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Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association May 11, 2009 MAY May 2-October 17 KC Organics and Natural Market will be on these Saturdays at Minor Park from 8am-12:30pm. 8-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am-9am. 9- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY -Three Trails Day at Hickman High School from 11am-4pm, 9010 Old Santa Fe Road. Lots of fun and games. FREE to the Public. 10-Mothers Day. 10-16 National Womens Health Week. 11-Mystery Book Club Blue Ridge Library, 7pm,Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz. 12-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING 7pm Ruskin High Media Center. Attorney Charles Renner will talk on CIDs. 14-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. 15- Angelfood Money for May is Due. - Deadline for sign up for Summer Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center. 16-Car Care Clinic at Sallas Motors from 9am-noon. Call ahead for a spot 765-6060. 20-52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Heights Tornado. -Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm. 22-Hickman Mills C-1 Last Day of School, half day. 23- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY 27-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell. 30- Angelfood Pick-up for May. -Homeownership Success: Now and Forever, 9am-1pm, sponsored by HomeFree-USA. Homeowner, home buyer and Fair Housing info seminar. Hillcrest Comm Center. Call 816-822-7241 for more info. President Obama wants ONE MILLION homes weatherized within the next couple of years. Income Qualified individuals will be able to take advantage of this Special Stimulus Money. Weatherization basic income guidelines for a family of four has a maximum of $44,100. This program is CITY WIDE. The City Paint and Minor Home Repair programs are now open also. For Your particular questions or to make an APPOINTMENT for ANY of these programs Call the OFFICE at 761-6050. Do your part and ask today. At our Bi-Annual Homeowner meeting we talked with Attorney Charles Renner about Community Improvement Districts with their advantages/disadvantages and how to become one. We were very excited, as we believe this is a better course of action to help our whole community. Basic CID info is on the website. More info to follow. Hillcrest Comm Center WILL have Summer Camp. Deadline to apply is May 15. Call the Center at 784-7000. Another best kept secret is that Hillcrest has Humana Senior Sneakers and general exercise passes for $15.00 per month / $10.00 month for Seniors for a walking track and equipment for your use. Get a friend and start walking. MARC Senior lunches are served Tues, Wed and Thurs of EVERY week. Senior or disabled are charged $2.00 and other guests are $5.00. Be sure to call 784-7005 atleast the day before for your reservation. Dues are NOW LATE. The Amount is $38.88 for one year and graduated there after. Late notices have been sent to everyone who has not paid on more than one year. We do have the right to take legal action regarding homeowner dues long past due. Our first lawsuit cases have been successful. Part of our TRASH 101 is Chapter 62. NOW IN EFFECT IN OUR AREA. All items for trash should be separated into different piles. BULKY translates into appliances and furniture. Still call 3-1-1 for appointments. MOVE-OUTS ARE at the OWNERS expense. Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. CALL 3-1-1 for Bulky appointments. Items are NOT to be on the street until the day BEFORE pickup. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN. Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road IS NOW OPEN Saturday-FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS. Our WEBSITE has been updated. Visit it at RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com We have lots more projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Our next weekend will be June 9. RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. No legacy is as rich as integrity. April Cushing

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
NOV 3, 2008 
 
November
10-Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge, 7pm, The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall.
11- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES ASSOC BI-ANNUAL Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center. New Board Members will be chosen. Tax hints for the end of the year and smoke detector info.
12-McCaskill Staff will talk at Hillcrest Comm Center on DTV Transition 11:30am-12:30pm.
13-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge, 10am, Dating Dead Men by Harley Jane Kozak.
14-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 99TH and Holmes, with our Councilpeople,7:30AM.
15- First City Curbside Leaf and Brush Pickup. Remember 4 foot bundles tied no more than 40 lbs and paper leaf sacks with a total of bundles and or sacks no more than 15 items. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you have any questions. Sat because of HOLIDAY.
23- Community Wide Thanksgiving Service at Grace Point Church at 6pm. Donations will go to CAC food pantry. Join us as we lift our voices in Thanks.
26-KUDL Christmas in the SKY at Longview Lake.
-Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge, 7pm, Bonesetters Daughter by Amy Tan.
26-28 Hickman Mills School CSD-1-NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving.
27- Dec 5 Office will be closed.
 
      Ruskin Trash Day is NOW FRIDAY. CALL 3-1-1 for Bulky appointments. They will be picked up the SECOND FRIDAY of every month. Items are NOT to be on the street until the day BEFORE pickup. Late/early Bulky out at the curb will be given TICKETS. PLEASE be aware.
Household trash is your two normal house trash and small bulky that can be in a plastic bag a week no more than 40 lbs each. Bulky trash is the oversized household items like furniture and appliances—NO boxes or plastic bags. Leaf and Brush Curbside are leaves and brush that are in PAPER BAGS, or limbs no longer than four feet long tied with twine. The limit is 15 items of either paper bags or tied limbs. PLEASE be alert to the PROPER DAY for EACH SERVICE.
        Flu Shot Season is here. Be alert to upcoming dates at Blue Ridge Library and surrounding groceries and drug stores and the KCMO Health Dept. Take advantage of early immunization.
        Cell Phone Numbers have gone public. To prevent this, call 1-888-382-1222 from your cell phone. This blocks your number for 5 years, otherwise you will be charged for these unwanted incoming calls.
        Parents of school age children PLEASE look into the Missouri Health Insurance Program for Children. It is income qualified and will cover well-child checks and more. Call 1-888-275-5908.
      CAC Food needs :
Now that school has started CAC is desperately in need of ALL food items and personal hygiene items. Christmas Store suggestions are out. Do NOT forget the gloves, socks and hats. Contact Pam at 763-3277 X 108 for any questions. Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be upon us. As always ANY contribution is greatly appreciated.
         The Community Wide Thanksgiving Service will be on SUNDAY, Nov 23 at 6pm at Grace Point Church. Donations will go to our LOCAL FOOD BANK-CAC.
             New City Forms are available for paint, emergency home repair and weatherization programs through the City. Income guidelines must be meet. For more info or applications call the Office.
    A new web site has been started to help us with crime in the area.  crimereport.com    If you have any information that would help the Police you can call 911, Sgt Hudson at 234-5550 or the Tips Hotline.
      DTV coupons can still be requested by calling         1-888-DTV-2009   or     email  www.dtv2009.gov     Mail in forms are available at the Office. Deadline is fast approaching.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are Saturdays from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. If you would like to become a Team Leader contact the Office at 761-6050 with your name and phone. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Nov 8.
              Our website is  http://beforemay.tripod.com  Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next meeting is DEC 9.
 
The only certainty in life is change…….
 
April Cushing

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
October 14, 2008 
October
 
14-EARLY VOTING at Community of Christ, 9801 Blue Ridge Blvd. Open Monday – Friday, 10am-7pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. You MUST have valid reason to vote early.
16-Hickman Mills School District Board Meeting, Admin Bldg, 7pm.
18- Ali Kemp Foundation will present Defense Training at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am. Please register at 784-7000.
-Community Give-a-Way Outreach at The Church of God 7th Day at 9207 Old Santa Fe Road from 2-4pm. For more info call Pastor Israel at 816-876-5500.
-Community Festival at Grace Point Church at 4pm with entertainment at 6pm, worship at 6:45pm.This will be outside. If it is cold or rainy it will be cancelled. Call 816-761-4342 for more info.
20-Red Cross FLU SHOTS at The View-Grandview, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $25.00.
22-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
23-KCMO Health Department will have a drive thru Flu Clinic at Hillcrest Comm Center from 11am-8pm. Cost is $20.00. For more info call KCMO Health Dept at 513-6219.
25- Neighborhood Block Watch Training at Hillcrest Comm Center from 10am-noon. Pre-register through our Office if you are interested.
-Angelfood Pick-up for October at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church.
27- CCO at St Matthews, 8001 Longview, 7pm.
30-Hickman Mills School CSD-1 NO SCHOOL K-5.
-Red Cross FLU SHOT at Red Bridge Library. 1-3pm, $25.00.
31-Hickman Mills School CSD-1-NO SCHOOL K-12.
 
November
2-Daylight Savings Time FALLS BACK. BE sure to CHECK the BATTERIES in your smoke detectors.
4- BE INFORMED –GO VOTE.
11- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES ASSOC BI-ANNUAL Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center. New Board Members will be chosen.
14-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 99TH and Holmes, with our Councilpeople,7:30AM.
15- First City Curbside Leaf and Brush Pickup. Remember 4 foot bundles tied no more than 40 lbs and paper leaf sacks with a total of bundles and or sacks no more than 15 items. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you have any questions.
23- Community Wide Thanksgiving Service at Grace Point Church at 6pm. Donations will go to CAC food pantry. Join us as we lift our voices in Thanks.
26-28 Hickman Mills School CSD-1-NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving.
 
 
        Early voting has begun. PLEASE, PLEASE be informed and VOTE. If you are elderly and NEED a ride contact Shirley at 761-3278.
     
      Rus kin Trash Day is NOW FRIDAY. CALL 3-1-1 for Bulky appointments. They will be picked up the SECOND FRIDAY of every month. Items are NOT to be on the street until the day BEFORE pickup. Late/early Bulky out at the curb will be given tickets. PLEASE be aware.
     For any CITY complaints concerning trash, bulky, animal control or the new charges at Leaf & Brush CALL 3-1-1 and get a confirmation number. For persistent problems get your City number first then call the Office.
      The WAVE is coming. Be alert to your water meter change. Be sure to run plenty of water through all faucets etc to eliminate the residue.
        Red Cross is in the area giving away smoke alarms. Be sure to identify the person completely before letting anyone in YOUR home.
        Flu Shot Season is quickly approaching. Be alert to upcoming dates at Blue Ridge Library and surrounding groceries and drug stores and the KCMO Health Dept. Take advantage of early immunization.
        Cell Phone Numbers have gone public. To prevent this, call 1-888-382-1222 from your cell phone. This blocks your number for 5 years, otherwise you will be charged for these unwanted incoming calls.
        Parents of school age children PLEASE look into the Missouri Health Insurance Program for Children. It is income qualified and will cover well-child checks and more. Call 1-888-275-5908.
      CAC Food needs :
Now that school has started CAC is desperately in need of ALL food items and personal hygiene items. Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be upon us. As always ANY contribution is greatly appreciated.
             New City Forms are available for paint, emergency home repair and weatherization programs through the City. Income guidelines=2 0must be meet. For more info or applications call the Office.
    A new web site has been started to help us with crime in the area.  crimereport.com    If you have any information that would help the Police you can call 911, Sgt Hudson at 234-5550 or the Tips Hotline.
      DTV coupons can still be requested by calling         1-888-DTV-2009   or     email  www.dtv2009.gov     Mail in forms are available at the Office. Deadline is fast approaching.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol. This weekend we cleaned streets. These are Saturdays from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. If you would like to become a Team Leader contact the Office at 761-6050 with your name and phone. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be OCT 25.
      Saturday, Oct 25 from 10am-noon there will be Neighborhood Block Watch Training at Hillcrest Comm Center. Pre-register through our Office if you are interested and in our area.
        Our website is  http://beforemay.tripod.com  Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next meeting is NOV 11, our BI-Annual HOME OWNER meeting.
 
True compassion will put love into action.                                                          
 
April Cushing

APRIL 1, 2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
April 1, 2008

April
-A New WIC Clinic at Baptiste Education Center will be OPEN on Tuesdays. Call 513-6360 for hours

3- ATA Hearing at 7546 Troost from 11am-2pm to talk about extending BUS service to old Bannister. PLEASE attend.
4- Angelfood Ministries Money Due for April. Call 761-5441.
-FAMILY Night at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10401 Hillcrest, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, FREE. Call 784-7000 for more info.
7- All Mondays in April 7,14,21,28 and May5, Writing Workshop-Professionally Guided- at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call 761-3382.

8-VOTING DAY- Be informed and Vote.
8- Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm with Michael Shaw from TRASH.
10-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge, 10am, The Dead Hour by Denise Mina. Call 761-3382.
-Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center, 6pm. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
11-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, from 7:30am-9am.
14-18 The OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.
14-Crusade against Crime will meet at Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, at 7pm.
- Regular Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge, 7pm, The Dead Hour by Denise Mina. Call 761-3382.
-RSVP for Dad and Daughter at Hillcrest. Call 784-7000.
18- BULKY Pickup for Ruskin Heights, Village and Hills.
-Dad and Daughter at Hillcrest Comm Center from 7-9pm $10.00 per couple.
19-Guided Bus Tour to sites connected with Quantrill Raids, from 8:30 am-5pm. $45.00per person. For reservations call 816-941-0728. Price includes maps, handouts, snacks, drinks and lunch.
- Angelfood Ministries Food Pickup for April at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-FLIGHTS OF FANCY-2nd Annual MCC-Longview Kite festival from noon to 4pm. FREE. For info call Nicole at 816-672-2090
-Cartooning for teens at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call to register at 761-3382.
22- SPRING CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH for Ruskin Heights, Village and Hills.
-Self-Directed Job Search: Effective Job Search Strategies at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Call 761-3382.
23-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, All the Presidents Children by Doug Wead. Call 761-3382.
24- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center at 6pm.Call Deidre at 316-8521.
26-Ali Kemp TAKE Self Defense Training Class at Hillcrest Comm Center from 10:30am-12:30pm. Call 784-7000 to register.
28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview, at 7pm.

Pack our April 8th Meeting. We will have Michael Shaw, Director of Solid waste. Speak out on BULKY. MARK your calendar to attend- 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
Besides voting on School Bond and Levy, we will also consider the renewal of the 3/8 th cent bus tax, and School Board candidates and the Smoking Ban. PLEASE consider all of these items carefully. NO matter the outcome your taxes will probably increase. These will all be very important ISSUES on the April 8th Ballot. BE REGISTERED and BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
For ANY unusual behavior in our area CALL 9-1-1. Crime is everywhere, so be vigilant and cautious.
A NEW WIC Clinic will be open on Tuesdays at Baptiste Education Center starting March 18. Call 513-6360 for hours.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP for Ruskin will be TUESDAY, APRIL 22. No more than 20 Paper bags ONLY or bundled sticks no more than 4 feet should be at the curb. PLEASE get ready now- there has been alot of stuff leftover from Fall. After this pickup - leaves and brush will be a TICKETABLE OFFENSE.
SPRING has sprung and yards are turning green. Trash and basketball goals have already become a big problem. The Neighborhood Codes inspectors have been in our area targeting unlicensed, disabled and tarped cars for current tags. PLEASE take care of these as well as other nuisance, and trash items. We are working very hard at trying to make our area attractive.
It is not too early to be thinking about Summer Camp. Hillcrest Comm Center will have one from June 9-Aug 1. $45.00 per child per week with $90 activity fee. Ca.. Helston today to reserve your spot at 784-7000.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is April 8. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.
Judge yourself before you judge another.
April Cushing

MARCH 24, 2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 24, 2008

MARCH
25- A New WIC Clinic at Baptiste Education Center will be OPEN on Tuesdays. Call 513-6360 for hours.
26-Southern Communities Coalition (one week late due to Spring Break) will host a Meet the School Board Candidate Night. Come with questions.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm,Going to Ground by Amy Blackmarr.
28- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm.Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
29-The 4th Annual Bright Future Employment Fair for youth 15-22 at Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St from 8am-3pm. For more info call 816-513-1276.


April
1- A New WIC Clinic at Baptiste Education Center will be OPEN on Tuesdays. Call 513-6360 for hours
-Daytime Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Future Homemakers of America by Laurie Graham. Call 761-3382.
4- Angelfood Ministries Money Due for April. Call 761-5441.
-FAMILY Night at Hillcrest Comm Center,10401 Hillcrest, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, FREE. Call 784-7000 for more info.
7- All Mondays in April 7,14,21,28 and May5, Writing Workshop-Professionally Guided- at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call 761-3382.
8-VOTING DAY- Be informed and Vote.
8- Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm.
10-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge,10am, The Dead Hour by Denise Mina. Call 761-3382.
-Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
11-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, from 7:30am-9am.
14-18 The OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.

Our April 8th Meeting will have Michael Shaw, Director over Solid waste as well as updates on ongoing projects. MARK your calendar to attend- 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
The NO-INCREASE Bond for Hickman Mills CSD-1
will go for building a New Early Childhood Center, up dating elementary school Media Centers, and upgrading security systems in the schools. The requested 60-cent LEVY (per $100 home valuation) would go for increasing operating costs, maintaining competitive entry level salaries for school teachers and protecting class sizes. For more info go to: www.investwithyes.com and www.HickmanMills.org We will also consider the renewal of the 3/8 th cent bus tax, and School Board candidates and the Smoking Ban. PLEASE consider all of these items carefully. NO matter the outcome your taxes will probably increase. These will all be very important ISSUES on the April 8th Ballot. BE REGISTERED and BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
A NEW WIC Clinic will be open on Tuesdays at Baptiste Education Center starting March 18. Call 513-6360 for hours.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
For those who want a converter box go to: www.dtv2009.org There is a limited supply , so first come first served. Or you can call 1-888-388-2009.
CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP for Ruskin will be TUESDAY, APRIL 22. No more than 20 Paper bags ONLY or bundled sticks no more than 4 feet should be at the curb. PLEASE get ready now- there has been alot of stuff leftover from Fall. After this pickup - leaves and brush will be a TICKETABLE OFFENSE.
I realize a lot of my information is repeated, but it is as a verifying source for timely items. SPRING has sprung and yards are turning green. Trash and basketball goals have already become a big problem. The Preservation Codes inspectors have been in our area targeting unlicensed, disabled and tarped cars for current tags. PLEASE take care of these as well as other nuisance, and trash items. We are working very hard at trying to make our area attractive.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is April 8. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.
One sin becomes two when it is defended.

MARCH 17, 2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 17, 2008

MARCH
18- A New WIC Clinic at Baptiste Education Center will be OPEN on Tuesdays. Call 513-6360 for hours.
17-21 SPRING BREAK for Hickman Mills CSD-1, K-12.
22-Easter Egg Hunt at Hillcrest Comm Center, ages 3-12, from 10:30am-11:30am. Please bring a canned good. More info call 784-7000.
-CashFlow for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Call 761-3382.
21-GOOD FRIDAY.
23-EASTER SUNDAY.
24-SMA-CCO meets at St Matthews Apostle , 8001 Longview at 7pm.
- InnerLight FREE Seminar from 7-8:30pm Final Tax Checkup-Getting a Bigger Refund at Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd. RSVP to Peggy at 763-0802 or innerlightnews@hotmail.com.
25- Workshop on Vacant Properties: Neighborhood Strategies at 2534 Prospect Ave from 1:30pm-2:30pm. RSVP Renea at 816-784-4038 or renea_nash@kcmo.org
-Beginning Knitting for Families at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Second class. For more info 761-3382.
26-Southern Communities Coalition (one week late due to Spring Break) will host a Meet the School Board Candidate Night. Come with questions.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm,Going to Ground by Amy Blackmarr.
28- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm.Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
29-The 4th Annual Bright Future Employment Fair for youth 15-22 at Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St from 8am-3pm. For more info call 816-513-1276.

April
1-Daytime Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Future Homemakers of America by Laurie Graham. Call 761-3382.
4- Angelfood Ministries Money Due for April. Call 761-5441.
-FAMILY Night at Hillcrest Comm Center,10401 Hillcrest, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, FREE. Call 784-7000 for more info.
7- All Mondays in April 7,14,21,28 and May5, Writing Workshop-Professionally Guided- at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call 761-3382.
8-VOTING DAY- Be informed and Vote.
8- Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm.
10-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge,10am, The Dead Hour by Denise Mina. Call 761-3382.
-Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
11-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, from 7:30am-9am.
14-18 The OFFICE will be closed.
14- Regular Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge, 7pm, The Dead Hour by Denise Mina. Call 761-3382.
18- BULKY Pickup for Ruskin Heights, Village and Hills.
19- Angelfood Ministries Food Pickup for April at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-Cartooning for teens at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call to register at 761-3382.
22- SPRING CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH for Ruskin Heights, Village and Hills.
-Self-Directed Job Search: Effective Job Search Strategies at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Call 761-3382.
23-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, All the Presidents Children by Doug Wead. Call 761-3382.
24- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center at 6pm.Call Deidre at 316-8521.
26-Ali Kemp TAKE Self Defense Training Class at Hillcrest Comm Center from 10:30am-12:30pm. Call 784-7000 to register.

The Sprayground at Longview has turned dirt for a dry playground and water fountains. Watch as we are under construction. Ribbon Cutting will be early spring.
The NO-INCREASE Bond for Hickman Mills CSD-1
will go for building a New Early Childhood Center, up dating elementary school Media Centers, and upgrading security systems in the schools. The requested 60-cent LEVY (per $100 home valuation) would go for increasing operating costs, maintaining competitive entry level salaries for school teachers and protecting class sizes. For more info go to: www.investwithyes.com and www.HickmanMills.org County home values will be going up according to the STAR. We will have to also consider the renewal of the 3/8 th cent bus tax, and School Board candidates. These will all be very important ISSUES on the April 8th Ballot. BE REGISTERED and BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
A NEW WIC Clinic will be open on Tuesdays at Baptiste Education Center starting March 18. Call 513-6360 for hours.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
For those who want a converter box go to: www.dtv2009.org There is a limited supply , so first come first served. Or you can call 1-888-388-2009.
CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP for Ruskin will be TUESDAY, APRIL 22. Paper bags ONLY and bundled sticks no more than 4 feet should be at the curb. PLEASE get ready now- there was a lot of stuff leftover from Fall. After this pickup - leaves and brush will be a TICKETABLE OFFENSE.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is April 8. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.
Someday the scales of justice will be perfectly balanced..

MARCH 10,2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 10, 2008

MARCH
13-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,10am, Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard.
14-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am-9am, 9901 Holmes.
-Family FUN NIGHT at Hillcrest Comm Center from 6:30-8:30pm, FREE.Call 784-7000.
- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm. Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
15- Angel Food Ministries Food Pickup for March from 9:30am-11:00am. For more info Call 761-5441.
- LEAF AND BRUSH SITE at 470 & Raytown Rd OPENS from 8am-6pm, EVERY Saturday.
16- Martin City St. Patricks Parade.
17- St Patricks DAY- wear the green.
17-21 SPRING BREAK for Hickman Mills CSD-1, K-12.
17- Pass it Forward-Sharing Past on Family Tree at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call for info 761-3382.
18-Spring Break at the Center, Hillcrest Comm Center from 9:30am-5:30pm, ages 8-14, $15.00 per child/per day, Bring Lunch. Pre-registration is required at 784-7000.
- Beginning Knitting for Families at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
Class one of two. Material fee of $10.00 or bring your own. Call for info 761-3382.
19- Mayors Town Hall Meeting at St Catherines from 6-7pm.
22-Easter Egg Hunt at Hillcrest Comm Center, ages 3-12, from 10:30am-11:30am. Please bring a canned good. More info call 784-7000.
-CashFlow for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Call 761-3382.
21-GOOD FRIDAY.
23-EASTER SUNDAY.
24- InnerLight FREE Seminar from 7-8:30pm Final Tax Checkup-Getting a Bigger Refund at Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd. RSVP to Peggy at 763-0802 or innerlightnews@hotmail.com.
25- Workshop on Vacant Properties: Neighborhood Strategies at 2534 Prospect Ave from 1:30pm-2:30pm. RSVP Renea at 816-784-4038 or renea_nash@kcmo.org
-Beginning Knitting for Families at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Second class. For more info 761-3382.
26-Southern Communities Coalition (one week late due to Spring Break) will host a Meet the School Board Candidate Night. Come with questions.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm,Going to Ground by Amy Blackmarr.
28- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm.Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
29-The 4th Annual Bright Future Employment Fair for youth 15-22 at Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St from 8am-3pm. For more info call 816-513-1276.

The Sprayground at Longview has turned dirt for a dry playground and water fountains. Watch as we are under construction. Ribbon Cutting will be early spring.
Do NOT forget we have a chance to attend a Mayors Town Hall Meeting that will be close to us on March 19, at St. Catherines from 6-7pm.
Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest has been added to ALL unpaid statements. THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS.
The NO-INCREASE Bond for Hickman Mills CSD-1
will go for building a New Early Childhood Center, up dating elementary school Media Centers, and upgrading security systems in the schools. The requested 60-cent LEVY (per $100 home valuation) would go for increasing operating costs, maintaining competitive entry level salaries for school teachers and protecting class sizes. For more info go to: www.investwithyes.com and www.HickmanMills.org County home values will be going up according to the STAR. We will have to also consider the renewal of the 3/8 th cent bus tax, and School Board candidates. These will all be very important ISSUES on the April 8th Ballot. BE REGISTERED and BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
The 48 hour Tickets from Codes has been changed to a 5 DAY Ticket. Please be advised as to the importance of these tickets. Ruskin Heights has posted 10 day warnings ON CARS that are un-tagged, disabled, or on unimproved surfaces before the codes inspectors come through, so there is NO excuse for these violations.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
For those who want a converter box go to: www.dtv2009.org There is a limited supply , so first come first served. Or you can call 1-888-388-2009.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, March 24 at 7:00pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP for Ruskin will be TUESDAY, APRIL 22. Paper bags ONLY and bundled sticks no more than 4 feet should be at the curb. PLEASE get ready now- there was a lot of stuff leftover from Fall. After this pickup - leaves and brush will be a TICKETABLE OFFENSE.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is April 8. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.
Difficult truth should be wrapped in the language of love.
April Cushing

MARCH 3, 2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 3, 2008

MARCH

- MARCH 12 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE in April 8 ELECTION.
7-THERE WILL BE SCHOOL for Hickman Mills CSD-1 for K-12. This is a snow make-up day.
9- DAYLIGHT SAVING DAY—spring ahead and check your smoke alarm batteries.
10-High School Seniors Career and Job Fair from 8am-4pm at First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy, Raytown. Eleven area High Schools and vocational schools will participate. Be dressed with resumes and be prepared to interview.
-Citizens Against Crime will meet 7pm, at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes.
-Regular Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm,Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard.
- InnerLight FREE Seminar from 7-8:30pm Budgeting: Part 2 at the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE RSVP to Peggy at 763-0802 or innerlightnews@hotmail.com.
11- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOME ASSOC Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm. Guest Speaker Shirley Winn Housing Administrator, more School Bond & Levy.
-Workshop on Vacant Properties- Goals and Operations, at 2534 Prospect Ave from 1:30pm-2:30pm. RSVP Renea at 816-784-4038 or renea_nash@kcmo.org
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Call 761-3382.
13-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,10am, Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard.
14-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am-9am, 9901 Holmes.
-Family FUN NIGHT at Hillcrest Comm Center from 6:30-8:30pm, FREE.Call 784-7000.
- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm. Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
15- Angel Food Ministries Food Pickup for March from 9:30am-11:00am. For more info Call 761-5441.
- LEAF AND BRUSH SITE at 470 & Raytown Rd OPENS from 8am-6pm, EVERY Saturday.
16- Martin City St. Patricks Parade.
17- St Patricks DAY- wear the green.
17-21 SPRING BREAK for Hickman Mills CSD-1, K-12.
17- Pass it Forward-Sharing Past on Family Tree at Blue Ridge Library at 2pm. Call for info 761-3382.
18- Beginning Knitting for Families at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
Class one of two. Material fee of $10.00 or bring your own. Call for info 761-3382.
19- Mayors Town Hall Meeting at St Catherines from 6-7pm.
22-CashFlow for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Call 761-3382.
24- InnerLight FREE Seminar from 7-8:30pm Final Tax Checkup-Getting a Bigger Refund at Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd. RSVP to Peggy at 763-0802 or innerlightnews@hotmail.com.
25- Workshop on Vacant Properties: Neighborhood Strategies at 2534 Prospect Ave from 1:30pm-2:30pm. RSVP Renea at 816-784-4038 or renea_nash@kcmo.org
-Beginning Knitting for Families at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Second class. For more info 761-3382.

Our Next Home Association Meeting will be Tuesday, March 11, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center. We will have Shirley Winn the Housing Administrator, more Bond and Levy info, and a few school board candidates. Do NOT forget we have a chance to attend a Mayors Town Hall Meeting that will be close to us on March 19, at St. Catherines from 6-7pm.
Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest has been added to ALL unpaid statements. THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS.
The NO-INCREASE Bond for Hickman Mills CSD-1 will go for building a New Early Childhood Center, up dating elementary school Media Centers, and upgrading security systems in the schools. The requested 60-cent LEVY (per $100 home valuation) would go for increasing operating costs, maintaining competitive entry level salaries for school teachers and protecting class sizes. For more info go to: www.investwithyes.com and www.HickmanMills.org County home values will be going up according to the STAR. We will have to also consider the renewal of the 3/8 th cent bus tax, and School Board candidates. These will all be very important ISSUES on the April 8th Ballot. BE REGISTERED and BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
For those who want a converter box go to: www.dtv2009.org There is a limited supply , so first come first served. Or you can call 1-888-388-2009.
Citizens Against Crime will resume Meetings Mon, March 10 at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, 7pm.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
CURBSIDE Leaf and Brush Pickup for Ruskin will be Tues, April 22. Paper bags ONLY and bundled sticks no more than 4 feet should be at the curb. PLEASE get ready now- there was a lot of stuff leftover from Fall. After this pickup - leaves and brush will be a TICKETABLE OFFENSE.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is March 11. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.
Our tongue can be our own worst enemy.
April Cushing

FEB 25

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
February 25, 2008

February
-Registration for the 4th Annual Bright Future Employment Fair held Sat, March 29 at Kansas City Convention Center from 8am-3pm. Young people 15-22 can register at http://kcmo.org/youth or call 816-513-1276 until March 1.
28- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center, 6pm-8pm. Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
29-- Angel Food Ministries Money for March is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.

MARCH

- March 12 is the Last Day to Register to VOTE in April 8 ELECTION.
1- Sallas Auto Spring Car Care Clinic from 9am-noon at 11110 Hickman Mills Dr. Please call 816-765-6060 to make a reservation. Check them out on the web www.SallasAuto.com
- Dr. Seuss READ ACROSS AMERICA, 9am-4pm at Blue Ridge Library. For info call 761-3382.
4-Daytime Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
-SCRABBLE at Hillcrest Comm Center at 4-5:30pm.All ages, FREE.
7-NO SCHOOL for Hickman Mills CSD-1 for K-12.
10-High School Seniors Career and Job Fair from 8am-4pm at First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy, Raytown. Eleven area High Schools and vocational schools will participate. Be dressed with resumes and be prepared to interview.
-Citizens Against Crime will meet 7pm, at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes.
-Regular Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm,Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard.
- InnerLight FREE Seminar from 7-8:30pm Budgeting: Part 2 at the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE RSVP to Peggy at 763-0802 or innerlightnews@hotmail.com.
11- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOME ASSOC Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm. Guest Speaker Shirley Winn Housing Administrator, more School Bond & Levy.
-Workshop on Vacant Properties- Goals and Operations, at 2534 Prospect Ave from 1:30pm-2:30pm. RSVP Renea at 816-784-4038 or renea_nash@kcmo.org
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Call 761-3382.
13-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,10am, Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard.
14-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am-9am, 9901 Holmes.
-Family FUN NIGHT at Hillcrest Comm Center from 6:30-8:30pm, FREE.Call 784-7000.
- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm. Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
15- Angel Food Ministries Food Pickup for March from 9:30am-11:00am. For more info Call 761-5441.

Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest has been added to ALL unpaid statements. THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS. If you have not received one by END OF FEB-PLEASE CALL the Office. Remember statements go to the LAST KNOWN address on our records. If your property has changed hands let the Office know. Tornado DVDs are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.
The NO-INCREASE Bond for Hickman Mills CSD-1 will go for building a New Early Childhood Center, up dating elementary school Media Centers, and upgrading security systems in the schools. The requested 60-cent LEVY (per $100 home valuation) would go for increasing operating costs, maintaining competitive entry level salaries for school teachers and protecting class sizes. County house values will be going up according to the STAR. We will have to also consider the renewal of the 3/8 th cent bus tax. These will all be very important ISSUES on the April 8th Ballot. BE REGISTERED and BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
Vacant houses have become a problem in our area. We have started a TASK Force including the Police, Dangerous Buildings, our Codes Inspectors, Legal Aid and the Neighborhoods to address this issue.
Citizens Against Crime will resume Meetings Mon, March 10 at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, 7pm.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is March 11. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.
Gratitude is the memory of a glad heart.
April Cushing

FEB 18

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
February 18, 2008

February
-Registration for the 4th Annual Bright Future Employment Fair held Sat, March 29 at Kansas City Convention Center from 8am-3pm. Young people 15-22 can register at http://kcmo.org/youth or call 816-513-1276 until March 1.
23-Teen Program-Tumbled Glass Necklaces for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Info call 761-3382.
25- SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 8001 Longview, 7pm.
-InnerLight Seminar-Budgeting to Win-Part 1,7:00pm,FREE, Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd. RSVP Peggy at 763-0802.
26-Family Program-A Different Look at Diversity at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.
-Center Planning and Development Council, 7:30pm at Church of the Nazarene, 801 E. 97th St. More info: Joyce at 942-6890.
- SCRABBLE at Hillcrest Comm Center at 4-5:30pm.All ages, FREE.
27- Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. Info call 761-3382.
28- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center, 6pm-8pm. Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
29-- Angel Food Ministries Money for March is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.

MARCH

-Registration to VOTE in April 8 ELECTION by March 12.
1- Sallas Auto Spring Car Care Clinic from 9am-noon at 11110 Hickman Mills Dr. Please call 816-765-6060 to make a reservation. Check them out on the web www.SallasAuto.com
- Dr. Seuss READ ACROSS AMERICA at Blue Ridge Library from 9am-4pm. For info call 761-3382.

4-Daytime Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
-SCRABBLE at Hillcrest Comm Center at 4-5:30pm.All ages, FREE.
7-NO SCHOOL for Hickman Mills CSD-1 for K-12.
10-High School Seniors Career and Job Fair from 8am-4pm at First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy, Raytown. Eleven area High Schools and vocational schools will participate. Be dressed with resumes and be prepared to interview.
-Citizens Against Crime will meet 7pm, at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes.
-Regular Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm,Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard.

At our last meeting we had Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1. He was very informative and emphasized their hours: Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat and Sun 8am-5pm and most holidays 8am-5pm except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He asked that we call 3-1-1 for information and or request for any City Service. Important dates to remember include Leaf and Brush Site OPENS MARCH 15 and Curbside Leaf and Brush Pickup for Ruskin will be Tues, April 22.
Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest has been added to unpaid statements. If you have not received one by END OF FEB PLEASE CALL the Office. Remember statements go to the LAST KNOWN address on our records. If your property has changed hands let the Office know. Tornado DVDs are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.
The NO-INCRESE Bond for Hickman Mills CSD-1 will go for building a New Early Childhood Center, up dating elementary school Media Centers, and upgrading security systems in the schools. The requested 60-cent LEVY (per $100 home valuation) would go for increasing operating costs, maintaining competitive entry level salaries for school teachers and protecting class sizes. These will be very important VOTE ISSUES on April 8th Ballot. BE INFORMED.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
Hillcrest Comm Center will have Youth Activities For All from 4pm-6pm FREE, on Mondays,Tuesday and Thursday. For grades K-8th Boys and Girls. Same days but from 6:30pm-8:30pm HCC will have FREE Homework Help for ages K-8th Boys and Girls. Call 784-7000 to register. Every Wednesday FREE Open Gym for Grade Schoolers (1st-8th) will be from 3pm-5pm. Every Friday will be FREE Open Gym for High Schoolers with CURRENT Student ID from 3pm-5pm. Do not forget SCRABBLE every Tuesday from 4-5:30pm.
Citizens Against Crime will resume Meetings Mon, March 10 at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, 7pm.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, February 25 at 7:00pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is March 11. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.
Pride and lust are hidden stones over which many people stumble.
April Cushing

FEB 11

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
February 11, 2008

February
-Registration for the 4th Annual Bright Future Employment Fair held Sat, March 29 at Kansas City Convention Center from 8am-3pm. Young people 15-22 can register at http://kcmo.org/youth or call 816-513-1276 until March 1.
14-Happy Valentines Day.
- Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.
-Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center,6pm-8pm.Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
15-19 The OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.
15- Hickman Mills SCHOOL CLOSED for Staff Development K-12
16- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Feb Food from 9:30am-11am.
17-Major Randy Hopkins KCPD takes command at South Patrol.
Welcome to the Neighborhood Major Hopkins. We wish Outgoing Major Dumolt good luck on his new assignment.
18-PRESIDENTS DAY-NO SCHOOL for Hickman Mills School.
-Blue Ridge Library will be closed. -RUSKIN BULKY bumped to Tues, TUESDAY TRASH bumped to Wednesday.
-Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN ONLY for fitness from 7am-11am.
19- SCRABBLE at Hillcrest Comm Center at 4-5:30pm.All ages, FREE.
20- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
23-Teen Program-Tumbled Glass Necklaces for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Info call 761-3382.
25- SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 8001 Longview, 7pm.
-InnerLight Seminar-Budgeting to Win-Part 2,7:00pm,FREE, Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd. RSVP Peggy at 763-0802.
26-Family Program-A Different Look at Diversity at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.
-Center Planning and Development Council, 7:30pm at Church of the Nazarene, 801 E. 97th St. More info: Joyce at 942-6890.
- SCRABBLE at Hillcrest Comm Center at 4-5:30pm.All ages, FREE.
27- Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. Info call 761-3382.
28- Women 4 Change at Ruskin High School Media Center, 6pm-8pm. Child care provided. Call Deidre at 316-8521.
29-- Angel Food Ministries Money for March is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.




Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest has been added to unpaid statements. If you have not received one by END OF FEB PLEASE CALL the Office. Remember statements go to the LAST KNOWN address on our records. If your property has changed hands let the Office know. Tornado DVDs are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.
The OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from Feb 15, Friday through Feb 19, Tues.
HOPE for Kansas City is a NEW Foreclosure prevention program for those behind or facing foreclosure. 1-888-995-HOPE is a 24 hour, non-profit hotline offering immediate help to homeowners. Calls are FREE and completely confidential. Local number is 816-822-7703, ext 214, Latriece with Neighborhood Housing Service.
AARP Tax Assistance with special consideration to those 60 years and older are available at: Mid-Continent Library-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Call 353-2052 for appointment AND Mid-Continent Library-Red Bridge, 11140 Locust. Call 942-1780 for appointment.
Hillcrest Comm Center will have Youth Activities For All from 4pm-6pm FREE, on Mondays,Tuesday and Thursday. For grades K-8th Boys and Girls. Same days but from 6:30pm-8:30pm HCC will have FREE Homework Help for ages K-8th Boys and Girls. Call 784-7000 to register. Every Wednesday FREE Open Gym for Grade Schoolers (1st-8th) will be from 3pm-5pm. Every Friday will be FREE Open Gym for High Schoolers with CURRENT Student ID from 3pm-5pm. Do not forget SCRABBLE every Tuesday from 4-5:30pm.
Citizens Against Crime will resume Meetings Mon, March 10 at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, 7pm.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, February 25 at 7:00pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC, 1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is March 11. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.
The character of our children tomorrow depends on what we put into their hearts today.
April Cushing

FEB 4

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
February 4, 2008

February
2-10 Register for FREE CURBSIDE BRUSH PICK-UP BY CALLING 3-1-1- for an appointment. Same rules apply as normal-bundles no longer than 4 feet and not weighing more than 40 lbs. NO LEAVES PLEASE. No calls will be accepted after Feb 10.
8- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, 7:30am-9am.
- Mother & Son Dance at Hillcrest Comm Center from 7pm-9pm, $10.00 a couple ($5.00 for each additional Child). Call 784-7000.
9- Missouri Childrens Id Program will be sponsored by Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 FREE OF CHARGE at Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church at 11000 Ruskin Way from 9am-3pm, For more info Call 816-358-0223.
11- Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.
-InnerLight Seminar-Budgeting to Win Part 1,8:30pm,FREE,Urban League of Greater KC,1710 Paseo Blvd. Call Peggy at 763-0802.
12- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOME ASSOC Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm. Bond & Levy, and 3-1-1 will be topics.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.
14-Happy Valentines Day.
- Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.
15-19 The OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.
- Hickman Mills School CLOSED for Staff Development K-12.
16- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Feb Food from 9:30am-11am.
18-PRESIDENTS DAY-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills School.
-Blue Ridge Library will be closed.
-RUSKIN BULKY bumped to Tues, TUESDAY TRASH bumped to Wednesday.
-Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN ONLY for fitness from 7am-11am.
20- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
23-Teen Program-Tumbled Glass Necklaces for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Info call 761-3382.
25- SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 8001 Longview, 7pm.
-InnerLight Seminar-Budgeting to Win-Part 2,8:30,FREE, Urban League of Greater KC,1710 Paseo Blvd. Call Peggy at 763-0802.
26-Family Program-A Different Look at Diversity at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.
27- Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. Info call 761-3382.
29-- Angel Food Ministries Money for March is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.

The City has decided to do a BRUSH ONLY emergency PICK-UP. Call 3-1-1 Action Center between Feb 2 and 10 to get your NAME ON THE LIST. Once scheduled the collections will run from Feb 11-29. REMEMBER BRUSH ONLY. Any problems call the Office.
Our NEXT Home Association Meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb 12. We will have Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1, and a School Board Member talking about the Bond and Levy Vote coming up in April. Bring your questions or comments.
Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest WILL be added to unpaid statements Feb 1. So PLEASE pay your dues TODAY. Remember statements go to the LAST KNOWN address on our records. If your property has changed hands let the Office know. Tornado DVDs are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.
The Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 will sponsor a Missouri Children's Identification Program on February 9, at the Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 11000 Ruskin Way, across the street from Ruskin High School. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and will start at 9:00AM and end at 3:00PM. Children attending will be fingerprinted, photographed and have a dental impression taken by a licensed dentist. The dental impression will also contain DNA from the saliva. This information will be placed on a compact disc and be presented to the parents/guardians of the child/children. Parental approval/permission is required. The approval/permission slips will be available at the event. This service is provided FREE OF CHARGE. For further information, call 816-358-0223.
The OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from Feb 15, Friday to Feb 19, Tues.
It is still NOT TOO late to register your Rental Properties. Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC is available on line at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
Do not forget the NEW 48 HOUR NUISANCE TICKETS given to occupants or Landlords. This includes bulky out too early- even move outs, unlicensed/ expired or inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs, LEAVES, and brush, and excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. We are giving notice on cars that fit the above description. This is just a friendly notice to let you know there is a problem. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court. CALL the Office if you see excess trash out or bulky to early.
Hillcrest Comm Center will have Youth Activities For All from 4pm-6pm FREE, n Mondays,Tuesday and Thursday. For grades K-8th Boys and Girls. Same days but from 6:30pm-8:30pm HCC will have FREE Homework Help for ages K-8th Boys and Girls.Call 784-7000 to register. Every Wednesday FREE Open Gym for Grade Schoolers (1st-8th) will be from 3pm-5pm. Every Friday will be FREE Open Gym for High Schoolers with CURRENT Student ID from 3pm-5pm. Eric and Mary are teaching a Line Dance Class on Tuesday,1pm, starting Feb 5, Free of charge.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, February 11 at 8:30pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC,1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is March 11. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.
Grief is itself a medicine.
April Cushing

JAN 28

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 28, 2008

February

1- Angel Food Ministries Money for Feb is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.
5- SUPER TUESDAY PRIMARY- Be informed-VOTE
-Daytime Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Info call 761-3382.
-Line Dancing with Mary and Eric at Hillcrest Comm Center, 1pm. Call 784-7000 for info.
6- ASH WEDNESDAY
8- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, 7:30am-9am.
- Mother & Son Dance at Hillcrest Comm Center from 7pm-9pm, $10.00 a couple ($5.00 for each additional Child). Call 784-7000.
9- Missouri Childrens Id Program will be sponsored by Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 FREE OF CHARGE at Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church at 11000 Ruskin Way from 9am-3pm, For more info Call 816-358-0223.
11- Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.
-InnerLight Seminar-Budgeting to Win Part 1,8:30pm,FREE,Urban League of Greater KC,1710 Paseo Blvd. Call Peggy at 763-0802.
12- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOME ASSOC Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm. Bond & Levy, and 3-1-1 will be topics.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.
14-Happy Valentines Day.
- Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.
15- Hickman Mills School CLOSED for Staff Development K-12.
16- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Feb Food from 9:30am-11am.
18-PRESIDENTS DAY-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills School.
-Blue Ridge Library will be closed.
-RUSKIN BULKY bumped to Tues, TUESDAY TRASH bumped to Wednesday.
-Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN ONLY for fitness from 7am-11am.
20- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
23-Teen Program-Tumbled Glass Necklaces for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Info call 761-3382.
25- SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 8001 Longview, 7pm.
-InnerLight Seminar-Budgeting to Win-Part 2,8:30,FREE, Urban League of Greater KC,1710 Paseo Blvd. Call Peggy at 763-0802.
26-Family Program-A Different Look at Diversity at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.
27- Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. Info call 761-3382.
29-- Angel Food Ministries Money for March is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.

Voting is a PRIVILEGE. Be informed on the issues. The PRIMARY is TUESDAY FEB 5. Research the topics and VOTE INFORMED.
Our NEXT Home Association Meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb 12. We will have Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1, and a School Board Member talking about the Bond and Levy Vote coming up in April. Bring your questions or comments. Your DUES go for a copy of the Jackson County Advocate, an Office and extra security. Interest WILL be added to unpaid statements Feb 1. So PLEASE pay your dues TODAY. Remember statements go to the LAST KNOWN address on our records. If your property has changed hands let the Office know. Tornado DVDs are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.
The Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 will sponsor a Missouri Children's Identification Program on February 9, at the Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 11000 Ruskin Way, across the street from Ruskin High School. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and will start at 9:00AM and end at 3:00PM. Children attending will be fingerprinted, photographed and have a dental impression taken by a licensed dentist. The dental impression will also contain DNA from the saliva. This information will be placed on a compact disc and be presented to the parents/guardians of the child/children. Parental approval/permission is required. The approval/permission slips will be available at the event. This service is provided FREE OF CHARGE. For further information, call 816-358-0223.
Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC is available on line at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
CRIME ALERT – There has been a lot of activity this past week. CALL 9-1-1 on ANY unusual behavior. PLEASE BE ALERT crime can hit anywhere at anytime.
Do not forget the NEW 48 HOUR NUISANCE TICKETS given to occupants or Landlords. This includes bulky out too early- even move outs, unlicensed/ expired or inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs, LEAVES, and brush, and excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court. CALL the Office if you see excess trash out or bulky to early.
Hillcrest Comm Center will have Youth Activities For All from 4pm-6pm FREE, n Mondays,Tuesday and Thursday. For grades K-8th Boys and Girls. Same days but from 6:30pm-8:30pm HCC will have FREE Homework Help for ages K-8th Boys and Girls.Call 784-7000 to register. Every Wednesday FREE Open Gym for Grade Schoolers (1st-8th) will be from 3pm-5pm. Every Friday will be FREE Open Gym for High Schoolers with CURRENT Student ID from 3pm-5pm. Eric and Mary are teaching a Line Dance Class on Tuesday,1pm, starting Feb 5, Free of charge.
InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Monday, February 11 at 8:30pm. At the Urban League of Greater KC,1710 Paseo Blvd and is FREE. If you would like to attend Please call Peggy 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.
There is nothing so kingly as kindness, there is nothing so royal as truth.
April Cushing

JAN 21

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 21, 2008

January 2008

28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview Rd at 7pm.
-Your 2007 Taxes and the New Changes-FREE Seminar. Rockhurst University Community Center, 5401 Troost from 7-8:30pm. Call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.

February

1- Angel Food Ministries Money for Feb is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.

5- SUPER TUESDAY PRIMARY- Be informed-VOTE
-Daytime Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Pride and Prejudice_/ by Jane Austen. Info call 761-3382.
-Line Dancing with Mary and Eric at Hillcrest Comm Center, pm. Call 784-7000 for info.

6- ASH WEDNESDAY

8- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, 7:30am-9am.
- Mother & Son Dance at Hillcrest Comm Center from 7pm-9pm, $10.00 a couple ($5.00 for each additional Child). Call 784-7000.

9- Missouri Childrens Id Program will be sponsored by Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 FREE OF CHARGE at Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church at 11000 Ruskin Way from 9am-3pm, For more info Call 816-358-0223.

11- Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, "Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.

12- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOME ASSOC Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7 pm.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.

14-Happy Valentines Day.
- Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, "Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.

15- Hickman Mills School CLOSED for Staff Development K-12.

16- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Feb Food from 9:30am -11am.

18-PRESIDENTS DAY-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills School.
-RUSKIN BULKY bumped to Tues, TUESDAY TRASH bumped to Wednesday.
-Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN ONLY for fitness from 7am-11am.

20- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.

23-Teen Program-Tumbled Glass Necklaces for Teens at Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Info call 761-3382.

25- SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 8001 Longview, 7pm.

26-Family Program-/A Different Look at Diversity/ at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.

27- Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, /_Cold Mountain_/ by Charles Frazier. Info call 761-3382.

29-- Angel Food Ministries Money for March is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.

Voting is a PRIVILEGE! Be informed on the issues. The PRIMARY is TUESDAY FEB 5. School Board, School Bond and Levy, and possibly something on the Smoking Ban will be in April. Research the topics and VOTE INFORMED.

Our NEXT Home Association Meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb 12. We will have Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1, and a School Board Member talking about the Bond and Levy Vote coming up in April. Bring your questions or comments. Your DUES go for a copy of the "Jackson County Advocate", an Office and extra security. Interest WILL be added to unpaid statements Feb 1. So PLEASE pay your dues TODAY. Remember statements go to the LAST KNOWN address on our records. If your property has changed hands let the Office know. Tornado DVDs are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.

The Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 will sponsor a Missouri Children's Identification Program on February 9, at the Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 11000 Ruskin Way, across the street from Ruskin High School. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and will start at 9:00AM and end at 3:00PM. Children attending will be fingerprinted, photographed and have a dental impression taken by a
licensed dentist. The dental impression will also contain DNA from the saliva. This information will be placed on a compact disc and be presented to the parents/guardians of the child/children. Parental approval/permission is required. The approval/permission slips will be available at the event. This service is provided FREE OF CHARGE. For
further information, call 816-358-0223. Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC is available on line at www.kcmo.org/neigh <http://www.kcmo.org/neigh> There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.

CRIME ALERT &#8211; There has been a lot of activity this past week. CALL 9-1-1 on ANY unusual behavior. Teens as well as copper thieves have really disrupted normal activity around Longview and Oakland. PLEASE BE ALERT crime can hit anywhere at anytime.

Do not forget the NEW 48 hour NUISANCE TICKETS given to occupants or Landlords. This includes bulky out too early- even move outs, unlicensed expired or inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs, LEAVES, and brush, and excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court.

CALL the Office if you see excess trash out or bulky to early.

Line Dancing & 2 Steppin on every Thursday at _Hillcrest Community Center from 7-7:45pm. $45 for the 6 week session that started Jan 17. Call 784-7000. Eric and Mary are teaching a Line Dance Class on Tuesday,1pm, starting Feb 5, Free of charge.

Our Community Assistance Council (CAC) was hard hit during the Holidays. They are in NEED of the following items: Canned tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, dry great northern beans, toilet paper, shampoo, and liquid dish soap. As always any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.

InnerLight Ministries will be having seminars to help us in 2008. The next one is on Jan 28 dealing with 2007 Taxes. If you would like to attend Please call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.

Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com <http://beforemay.tripod.com/> Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET.

Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center** at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.

"Running with patience is perseverance in the long run."

April Cushing

JAN 14

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association

Jan 14, 2008

January 2008

17-Line Dancing & 2 Steppin at Hillcrest Comm Center from 7-7:45pm. $45 for the 6 week session. Call 784-7000.
18- BULKY PICK UP for RUSKIN.
19- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Jan Food from 9:30am-11am.
21- Hickman Mills C-1 CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day.
-RUSKIN TUESDAY TRASH DAY Bumped to Wednesday.
- Hillcrest Comm Center-OPEN ONLY for fitness from 7am-11am.
22-/Financial Strategies for Todays Woman/ at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
23- Cell Tower at 10518 Blue Ridge Blvd, Plans and Zoning Hearing City Council Chambers, 1:30pm. Testimony is welcome.
- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm, In "The Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez.
28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview Rd at 7pm.
-Your 2007 Taxes and the New Changes-FREE Seminar. Rockhurst University Comm Center, 5401 Troost from 7-8:30pm. Call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.

February

1- Angel Food Ministries Money for Feb is DUE by 4pm. For more info Call 761-5441.
5- SUPER TUESDAY PRIMARY- Be informed-VOTE
-Daytime Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Info call 761-3382.
6- ASH WEDNESDAY
8- 2^nd Friday at the Trailside, 9901 Holmes, 7:30am-9am.
- Mother & Son Dance at Hillcrest Comm Center from 7pm-9pm, $20.00 a couple ($5.00 for each additional Child). Call 784-7000.
9- Missouri Childrens Id Program will be sponsored by Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 FREE OF CHARGE at Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church at 11000 Ruskin Way from 9am-3pm, For more info Call 816-358-0223.
11- Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, "Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Info call 761-3382.
12- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOME ASSOC Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm. Info call 761-3382.

At our Home Association Meeting held last Tuesday the Executive Board was retained. They are Tim Cushing as President, Eva Miller as Vice-President, Virginia Woods as Treasurer and Sandy Sexton as Secretary. Your DUES goes for a copy of the "Jackson County Advocate" an Office and extra security. It was decided to wait before we sign up for the Rental Inspection Program. Too many questions are still left
unanswered. Tornado DVD&#8217;s are available now in the Office for $20.00 a set.

The Swope Park Masonic Lodge #617 will sponsor a Missouri Children's Identification Program on February 9, at the Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 11000 Ruskin Way, across the street from Ruskin High School. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and will start at 9:00AM and end at 3:00PM. Children attending will be fingerprinted, photographed and have a dental impression taken by a
licensed dentist. The dental impression will also contain DNA from the saliva. This information will be placed on a compact disc and be presented to the parents/guardians of the child/children. Parental approval/permission is required. The approval/permission slips will be
available at the event. This service is provided FREE OF CHARGE. For further information, call 816-358-0223.

Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC is available on line at www.kcmo.org/neigh <http://www.kcmo.org/neigh> There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.

Do not forget the NEW 48 hour TICKETS given for NUISANCE Violations to occupants. This includes bulky out too early- even move outs, unlicensed expired or inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs, LEAVES, and brush, and excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court. CALL the Office if you see excess trash out or bulky to early.

Those wanting the SOCCER PLAN for Bannister Mall should send Letters to the Editors of your favorite newspaper. (DO NOT use the name of our opponent.) Also DECLINE TO SIGN his petition. Pass the word to all your friends not to sign either. He will no doubt hit other areas for his signatures. This plan is still worth fighting for &#8211; do not give up yet.

The Cell Tower planned for 10518 Blue Ridge (next to Pauls) will be heard Wed, Jan 23, City Council Chambers at 1:30pm.

InnerLight Ministries will be having two seminars to help us in 2008. Jan 14 will be on Debt Collection and Jan 28 will be on 2007 Taxes. If you would like to attend Please call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.

Northland Neighborhoods is having a 3-part seminar on Home Ownership. It is $25.00 for all three classes to be held Jan 16, 23, and 30 from 6-9pm at 3015 NE Vivion Rd. A light dinner will be provided at 5:30pm. For more info call Jennifer at 816-454-2000.

Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com
<http://beforemay.tripod.com/> Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.

"Selfish gratification will lead to spiritual stagnation."

April Cushing

JAN 7 2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 7, 2008


January 2008

10- NEW Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 10am, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
12-Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at A Dogs Fun Place, 7833 Wornall from 10am-Noon. No appointment needed. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
-Leaf & Limb Center at 470 & Raytown Rd closes at end of business
14- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm,Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
-Debt Collection and Your Rights-FREE Seminar. Rockhurst University Comm Center, 5401 Troost from 7-8:30pm. Call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
16- Southern Community Coalition at Baptiste Ed Center at 7pm.
-Home Ownership Class from 6-9pm at 3015 NE Vivion Rd. See Northland Neighborhoods below for more info.
18- BULKY PICKUP for RUSKIN.
19- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Jan Food from 9:30am-11am.
21- Hickman Mills C-1 CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day.
-RUSKIN TRASH DAY Bumped to Wednesday.
22-Financial Strategies for Todays Woman at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
23- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm, In The Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez.
28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview Rd at 7pm.
-Your 2007 Taxes and the New Changes-FREE Seminar. Rockhurst University Comm Center, 5401 Troost from 7-8:30pm. Call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.

Southern Communities Coalition will meet on Wednesday, Jan 16, 7pm at Baptiste ED Center. The Police Chief will be one of the speakers. Come and be informed about what is going on in our community.
Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC will be available on line Jan 1, 2008 at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
Do not forget the NEW 48 hour TICKETS given for NUISANCE Violations to occupants. This includes bulky out too early even move outs, unlicensed/ inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs, LEAVES, and brush, excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court. CALL the Office if you see excess trash out or bulky to early.
Those wanting the SOCCER PLAN for Bannister Mall should send Letters to the Editors of your favorite newspaper. (DO NOT use the name of our opponent.) Also be sure NOT TO SIGN his petition. Pass the word to all your friends not to sign either. He will no doubt hit other areas for his signatures. This plan is still worth fighting for &#8211; do not give up yet.
The Cell Tower planned for 10518 Blue Ridge (next to Pauls) was postponed for three weeks.
CRIME is everywhere this time of year. It has come to our attention there are some boys breaking in and doing a lot of stealing of property. If you see ANYONE who does not belong in our neighborhood CALL 9-1-1 immediately. ALL KC Harp clients &#8211;Work has resumed on existing projects. NO NEW applications can be taken at this time. Any questions call the Office.
Leaf & Limb Site closes at end of day Sat, Jan 12. Leftover leaves will NOT be picked up by the City. They have already come by twice this fall. It is YOUR responsibility to get rid of this yard waste. Tickets can be given now.
InnerLight Ministries will be having two seminars to help us in 2008. Jan 14 will be on Debt Collection and Jan 28 will be on 2007 Taxes. If you would like to attend Please call 816-763-0802 for a reservation.
Northland Neighborhoods is having a 3-part seminar on Home Ownership. It is $25.00 for all three classes to be held Jan 16,23, and 30 from 6-9pm at 3015 NE Vivion Rd. A light dinner will be provided at 5:30pm. For more info call Jennifer at 816-454-2000.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.
Train up a child in the way he should go- but be sure you go that way yourself. April Cushing

JAN 1 2008

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 1,2008


January 2008
3- Hickman Mills School District Schools OPEN.
4- Angel Food Ministries Money for Jan is due by 4pm. Call for more information 761-5441.
5-Spay, Neuter, Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at 3710 Main from 9am-11am. No appointment necessary. Vaccinations are $5-10
depending on zip code. Microchips are $10.00. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
7- Grandparents as Caregivers, CAC at noon.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm. Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1 will be our guest speaker.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
10-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 10am, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
12-Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at A Dogs Fun Place, 7833 Wornall from 10am-Noon. No appointment needed. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
-Leaf & Limb Center at 470 & Raytown Rd closes at end of business
14- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm,Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
16- Southern Community Coalition at Baptiste Ed Center at 7pm.
18- BULKY PICKUP for RUSKIN.
19- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Jan Food from 9:30am-11am.
21- Hickman Mills C-1 CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day.
22-Financial Strategies for Todays Woman at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
23- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm, In The Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez.
28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview Rd at 7pm.


Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC will be available on line Jan 1, 2008 at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
Do not forget the NEW 48 hour TICKETS given for NUISANCE Violations to occupants. This includes bulky out too early even move outs, unlicensed/ inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs and brush, excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court.
The Cell Tower planned for 10518 Blue Ridge (next to Pauls) will be heard again by Planning and Zoning Committee in Council Chambers Wed, Jan 2, 2008 at 1:30pm.
CRIME is everywhere this time of year. BE ALERT to your surroundings and possessions. Report strangers in your neighborhood to 9-1-1 immediately. The redistricting of South Patrol has been put on hold, due to all the public comment. Angel Food Ministries January food share deadlines are: Money for month is due Fri, Jan 4 by 4:30pm with Pickup on SAT, Jan 19 from 9:30am-11am. For more info call 761-5441.
Our NEXT HOA Meeting will be Tuesday, Jan 8,7pm at Ruskin High School Media Center. We have lots to go over for the coming year as well as having Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1. Bring your questions and comments and join us. We will also talk about the Rental Registration/Inspection Program. If Hickman School District is out due to weather &#8211;WE DO NOT MEET.
ALL KC Harp clients &#8211;To our understanding bids for contracts and work should be starting up again soon. Our extension has been granted until May 15,2008. So ALL work must be done by then. Any questions call the Office.
Leaf & Limb Site closes at end of day Sat, Jan 12. Christmas trees can also be recycled there.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 1
You can teach more with your life than with your lips.
April Cushing

DEC 24

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Dec 24, 2007

Dec
20-Jan 2 Hickman Mills C-1 School is Closed for Christmas Vacation. School starts back Thursday, Jan 3.
26- UNLIMITED TRASH FOR RUSKIN.
28- Deadline for- Hillcrest Community Center Basketball League that will start Jan 5 and run through Feb 16. $150 per team or $36 per player. Divisions are from K-8. Please call Eric or Helston at 784-7000 for more info.
31- New Years Eve Day-Blue Ridge Library Closed.
-Hillcrest Community Center OPEN till 6pm. RHHA Office closed.

January 2008
1-NEW YEARS DAY-Blue Ridge Library Closed.
-Trash is bumped till Wed. Hillcrest Community Center OPEN ONLY 7am-11am for Fitness ONLY. RHHA Office closed.
3- Hickman Mills School District Schools OPEN.
4- Angel Food Ministries Money for Jan is due by 4pm. Call for more information 761-5441.
5-Spay, Neuter, Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at 3710 Main from 9am-11am. No appointment necessary. Vaccinations are $5-10
depending on zip code. Microchips are $10.00. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
7- Grandparents as Caregivers, CAC at noon.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm. Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1 will be our guest speaker.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
10-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 10am, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
12-Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at A Dogs Fun Place, 7833 Wornall from 10am-Noon. No appointment needed. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
-Leaf & Limb Center at 470 & Raytown Rd closes at end of business
14- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm,Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
16- Southern Community Coalition at Baptiste Ed Center at 7pm.
18- BULKY PICKUP for RUSKIN.
19- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Jan Food from 9:30am-11am.
21- Hickman Mills C-1 CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day.
22-Financial Strategies for Todays Woman at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
23- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm, In The Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez.
28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview Rd at 7pm.


HAPPY NEW YEAR from All the Board. May this year be especially bright for all of us.

Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC will be available on line Jan 1, 2008 at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
The Cell Tower planned for 10518 Blue Ridge(next to Pauls) will be heard again by Planning and Zoning Committee in Council Chambers Wed, Jan 2, 2008 at 1:30pm.
CRIME is everywhere this time of year. BE ALERT to your surroundings and possessions. Report strangers in your neighborhood to 9-1-1 immediately.
ALL KC Harp clients &#8211;To our understanding bids for contracts and work should be starting up again soon. Our extension has been granted until May 15,2008. So ALL work must be done by then. Any questions call the Office.
Angel Food Ministries January food share deadlines are: Money for month is due Fri, Jan 4 by 4:30pm with Pickup on SAT, Jan 19 from 9:30am-11am. For more info call 761-5441.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Leaf & Limb Site closes at end of day Sat, Jan 12. Christmas trees can also be recycled here.
Our next HOA Meeting will be Jan 8 at Ruskin High School Media Center with Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1. We will also talk about the Rental Inspection Program.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 1
If you seek wise counsel- you multiply your chances for sound decisions.
April Cushing

DEC 17

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Dec 17, 2007

Dec
20-Jan 2 Hickman Mills C-1 School is Closed for Christmas Vacation. School starts back Thursday, Jan 3.
21-25 RHHA Office Closed for Christmas.
22-First day of Winter.
24- NO SMA-CCO for Dec. Blue Ridge Library Closed.
-Hillcrest Community Center OPEN till 6pm. RHHA Office closed.
25- MERRY CHRISTMAS&#8212;trash is bumped to Wed.
-Hillcrest Community Center CLOSED. RHHA Office
closed.
26- UNLIMITED TRASH FOR RUSKIN.
31- New Years Eve Day-Blue Ridge Library Closed.
-Hillcrest Community Center OPEN till 6pm. RHHA Office
closed.

January 2008
1-NEW YEARS DAY-Blue Ridge Library Closed.
-Trash is bumped till Wed. Hillcrest Community Center
OPEN ONLY 7am-11am for Fitness ONLY. RHHA Office
closed.
3- Hickman Mills School District Schools OPEN.
4- Angel Food Ministries Money for Jan is due by 4pm.
Call for more information 761-5441.
5-Spay, Neuter, Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at
3710 Main from 9am-11am. No appointment necessary.
Vaccinations are $5-10 depending on zip code. Microchips are $10.00. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
7- Grandparents as Caregivers, CAC at noon.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm. Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1 will be our guest speaker.
-Internet 101 at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm.
10-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 10am, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
12-Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at A Dogs Fun Place, 7833 Wornall from 10am-Noon. No appointment needed. For more info go to www.snkc.net or call 816-353-0940.
14- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at 7pm, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.
16- Southern Community Coalition at Baptiste Ed Center at 7pm.
18- BULKY PICKUP for RUSKIN.
19- Angel Food Ministries Pickup of Jan Food from 9:30am-11am.
21- Hickman Mills C-1 CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day.
22-Financial Strategies for Todays Woman at Blue Ridge
Library at 7pm.
23- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library at
7pm, In The Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvare.
28- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 8004 Longview Rd at 7pm.

Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC will be available online Jan 1, 2008 at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
Red Bridge/71 Park and Ride is now available for South KC Commuters. There are five rush hour departures Monday-Friday between 6:30am to 7:43am. For more information on the #471-71 Hwy Express check online at www.kcata.org or call 816-221-0660.
Now that we have had our first snow it is time to review Snow Routes and winter emergency procedures.
To report an electrical outage call 1-888-LIGHTKC.
CRIME is everywhere this time of year. BE ALERT to your surroundings and possessions. Report strangers in your neighborhood to 9-1-1 immediately.
ALL KC Harp clients &#8211;To our understanding bids for contracts and work should be starting up again soon. Any questions call the Office.
Angel Food Ministries January food share deadlines are: Money for month is due Fri, Jan 4 by 4:30pm with Pickup on SAT, Jan 19 from 9:30am-11am. For more info call 761-5441.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Leaf and Brush site at 470 and Raytown Rd closes after work on Jan 12 for the winter.
Unlimited trash pickup will occur on WED, DEC 26- bumped trash day for Ruskin.
Our next HOA Meeting will be Jan 8 at Ruskin High School Media Center with Mr. Rouse, Director of 3-1-1.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our
meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Feb 12. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up.
Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 12.
Prosperity may be a greater test of character than poverty. April Cushing

DEC 10

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Dec 10, 2007

Dec
13- Citizen Support for Bannister Mall Redevelopment at City Council Chambers at 3pm. Buses from Transit Center on Red Bridge LEAVE at 2pm. Cost is estimated to be $5.00. RSVP the Office at 761-6050 by Fri Dec 7 or Carol McClure at 966-0855 no later than Sun Dec 9.
14- 2nd Friday at the Trailside 7:30am-9am.
15- Angel Food Ministries at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church will have PICKUP of Dec food from 9:30am-11:30am.
-19th Annual Kris Kringle Run at Minor Park 9am. Pre-reg is through Hillcrest Comm Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd, 784-7004, at $15.00. Day of Run registration is $20.00
17-Grandparents as Caregivers meet at CAC at noon.
18- BULKY for Heights, Village and Hills
-CURBSIDE Pickup of LEAVES and Limbs in Heights and Village. Limit of 20 PAPER lawn bags.
-Santa With A Tune. Santa will sing and have pictures at the Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Please call ahead at 761-3382.
19- NO Southern Comm Coalition for Dec.
-Regular Book Club- Mr. Ives Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos, Blue Ridge Library,7pm.
20-Jan 2 Hickman Mills C-1 School is Closed for Christmas Vacation. School starts back Thursday, Jan 3.
22-First day of Winter.
24- NO SMA-CCO for Dec. Blue Ridge Library Closed.
25- MERRY CHRISTMAS&#8212;trash is bumped a day.
26- Unlimited trash pickup for Ruskin.




2008 DUES are out NOW to beat the holiday rush. Bills will be sent to the last known owner and address. It is NOT OUR responsibility to keep up with owner changes. PLEASE help us in this matter. If you DID NOT get one or your property has changed hands call the Office at 761-6050 or email us at RHHA1874@netscape.net
Rental Registration Information and application for rental property within KC will be available on line Jan 1,2008 at www.kcmo.org/neigh There is no registration fee, BUT there is a late fee of $50.00/per month until it is registered. Registration is good for a calendar year. For more information Call Neighborhood Preservation at 816-513-9041.
Red Bridge/71 Park and Ride is now available for South KC Commuters. There are five rush hour departures Monday-Friday between 6:30am to 7:43am. For more information on the #471-71 Hwy Express check online at www.kcata.org or call 816-221-0660.
Now that we have had our first snow it is time to review Snow Routes and winter emergency procedures. Snow Routes are plowed after the main streets. Be alert to older neighbors and pets in this cold weather. Have an emergency box PREPARED incase the electricity goes out. Have the basics of canned food, candles and check the batteries in your flashlights and radio.

CRIME is everywhere this time of year. BE ALERT to your surroundings and possessions. Report strangers in your neighborhood to 9-1-1 immediately. DO NOT answer your door unless you know who is on the other side. Take your boxes to the recycle center instead of putting them at the curb for all to see what Santa brought. CAUTION is the word of the month.
ALL KC Harp clients &#8211; risk assessments have almost been completed. To our understanding bids for contracts and work should be starting up again soon. Any questions call the Office.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Our Next City Curb-side Leaf & Brush Pickup will be Dec 18. Be sure to have materials out at the curb by 7am. No more than 20 leaf paper bags or bundled branches. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you are not picked up within 24 hours of your date or for any questions. Leaf and Brush site at 470 and Raytown Rd closes after work on Jan 12 for the winter.
Unlimited trash pickup will occur on DEC 26- bumped trash day for Ruskin.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Jan 8. If Hickman Mills is out of school- we DO NOT MEET. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 12.
A good example always makes a good sermon.
April Cushing

DEC 3

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Dec 3, 2007

Dec
7- Office RSVP for City Council on Thurs Dec 13 for Bannister Mall Redevelopment 761-6050.
10-Mystery Book Club-Christmas Thief by Mary Higgins Clark, Blue Ridge Library,7pm.
11-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
-Online Catalog Training at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
13- Citizen Support for Bannister Mall Redevelopment at City Council Chambers at 3pm. Buses from Transit Center on Red Bridge LEAVE at 2pm. Cost is estimated to be $5.00. RSVP the Office at 761-6050 by Fri Dec 7 or Carol McClure at 966-0855 no later than Sun Dec 9.
14- 2nd Friday at the Trailside 7:30am-9am.
15- Angel Food Ministries at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church will have PICKUP of Dec food from 9:30am-11:30am.
-19th Annual Kris Kringle Run at Minor Park 9am. Pre-reg is through Hillcrest Comm Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd, 784-7004, at $15.00. Day of Run registration is $20.00
17-Grandparents as Caregivers meet at CAC at noon.
18- BULKY for Heights, Village and Hills
-CURBSIDE Pickup of LEAVES and Limbs in Heights and Village. Limit of 20 PAPER lawn bags.
-Santa With A Tune. Santa will sing and have pictures at the Blue Ridge Library at 7pm. Please call ahead at 761-3382.
19- NO Southern Comm Coalition for Dec.
-Regular Book Club- Mr. Ives Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos, Blue Ridge Library,7pm.
20-Jan 2 Hickman Mills C-1 School is Closed for Christmas Vacation. School starts back Thursday, Jan 3.
22-First day of Winter.
24- NO SMA-CCO for Dec. Blue Ridge Library Closed.





2008 DUES are out NOW to beat the holiday rush. Bills will be sent to the last known owner and address. It is NOT OUR responsibility to keep up with owner changes. PLEASE help us in this matter. If you DID NOT get one or your property has changed hands call the Office at 761-6050 or email us at RHHA1874@netscape.net
Our next Board of Directors Meeting is Tues, Dec 11, 7pm, at Ruskin High School Media Center. We will talk about goals for 2008 and updates on community projects to include Bannister Mall and Landlord Registration Neighborhood Inspection Program. When Hickman Mills School is called off for weather, we DO NOT MEET.
Thurs Dec 13 there will be Citizen Support for Bannister Mall Redevelopment at City Council Chambers at 3pm. Buses from Transit Center on Red Bridge LEAVE at 2pm. Cost is estimated to be $5.00 each. RSVP the Office at 761-6050 by Fri Dec 7 or Carol McClure at 966-0855 no later than Sun Dec 9.
CRIME is everywhere this time of year. BE ALERT to your surroundings and possessions. Report strangers in your neighborhood to 9-1-1 immediately. Take your boxes to the recycle center instead of putting them at the curb for all to see what Santa brought. CAUTION is the word of the month.
ALL KC Harp clients - the project is still going, but it just hit a few snags. These are improving and should be back on track soon. Watch for more updates next week.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Our Next City Curb-side Leaf & Brush Pickup will be Dec 18 (Southtown/Tuesday trash). Be sure to have materials out at the curb by 7am. Branches need to be tied with twine no more than four feet in length. No more than 20 leaf paper bags or bundled branches. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you are not picked up within 24 hours of your date or for any questions.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Jan 8. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 12.
Gratitude should not be an occasional incident
but a continuous attitude.
April Cushing

NOV 26

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 26, 2007
November

26-30 Office will be closed.
30- Angel Food Ministries ORDER deadline for Dec at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church. For info call 761-5441 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

Dec
3-Grandparents as Caregivers meet at CAC at noon.
5-Finance Committee will hear about Bannister Mall Redevelopment at 8:30am, 10th Floor City Hal.
-One KC Voice public forum on PUBLIC TRANSIT will be held at Hillcrest Comm Center from 6-7:30pm. For more info call Liana at 816-701-8269.
10-Mystery Book Club-Christmas Thief by Mary Higgins Clark, Blue Ridge Library,7pm.
11-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting at Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
-Online Catalog Training at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
15- Angel Food Ministries at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church will have PICKUP of Dec food from 9:30am-11:30am.
-19th Annual Kris Kringle Run at Minor Park 9am. Pre-reg is through Hillcrest Comm Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd, 784-7004, at $15.00. Day of Run registration is $20.00





2008 DUES are out NOW to beat the holiday rush. Bills will be sent to the last known owner and address. It is NOT OUR responsibility to keep up with owner changes. PLEASE help us in this matter. If you DID NOT get one or your property has changed hands call the Office at 761-6050 or email us at RHHA1874@netscape.net

Our next Board of Directors Meeting is Tues, Dec 11, 7pm, at Ruskin High School Media Center. We will talk about goals for 2008 and updates on community projects to include Bannister Mall. When Hickman Mills School is called off for weather, we DO NOT MEET.
Be Safe for the Holidays. Remember to CALL 9-1-1 if you observe suspicious behavior over the holidays. Be alert to your surroundings and watch for strangers. Keep valuables out of sight.

Do not forget the NEW 48 hour TICKETS given for NUISANCE Violations. This includes bulky out too early even move outs, unlicensed/ inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs and brush, excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court.
ALL KC Harp clients - the project is still going, but it just hit a few snags. These are improving and should be back on track soon. Watch for more updates. NO formal status letters will be sent at this time. Risk assessments and inspectors should be getting in contact with you soon. Call the Office if you have any questions. Roger and his staff have moved to City Hall.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Our Next City Curb-side Leaf & Brush Pickup will be Dec 18 (Southtown/Tuesday trash). Be sure to have materials out at the curb by 7am. Branches need to be tied with twine no more than four feet in length. No more than 20 leaf paper bags or bundled branches. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you are not picked up within 24 hours of your date or for any questions.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Jan 8. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 12.
Be humble and you will not stumble.
April Cushing

NOV 19

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 19, 2007
November

21-23 No School K-12 Hickman Mills C-1. Thanksgiving Holiday.
22-Thanksgiving Day.
22-30 Office will be closed.
26-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle,7pm.
27- CURB-SIDE Leaf and Limb pickup for Heights and Village.
-FREE FLU SHOTS at Hillcrest Community Center from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Call ahead at 784-7000.
- Christmas card making for the family at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
28-Southern Communities Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste Education Center.
-Zoning Committee Meeting, 1:30pm City Council-26th Floor will discuss Bannister Mall Redevelopment changes.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge, Feather Crowns by Bobbie Ann Mason, 7pm.
30- Angel Food Ministries ORDER deadline for Dec at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church. For info call 761-5441 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

Dec
3-Grandparents as Caregivers meet at CAC at noon.
5-Finance Committee will hear about Bannister Mall Redevelopment at 8:30am, 10th Floor City Hal.
-One KC Voice public forum on PUBLIC TRANSIT will be held at Hillcrest Comm Center from 6-7:30pm. For more info call Liana at 816-701-8269.




2008 dues are out NOW to beat the holiday rush. Bills will be sent to the last known owner and address. It is NOT OUR responsibility to keep up with owner changes. PLEASE help us in this matter. If you DID NOT get one call the Office at 761-6050.

FREE FLU SHOTS will be given at Hillcrest Community Center Tuesday, Nov 27 from 12:30pm-2:30pm. PLEASE Call ahead at 784-7000.
At our ANNUAL Meeting South Patrols boundary expansion was presented by Scott Chambers. This will go into effect at the first of the year. For all Calls for Service CALL 9-1-1. If you observe suspicious behavior over the holidays PLEASE Call. Basic Holiday Safety Rules were gone over.
Our Board of Directors includes- Eva Miller, Virginia Woods, Tim Cushing, Katherine and James Hoelzel, June and Leo Hamilton, Charles Johnson, Ellen Cook, Sandy Sexton, and our new member Odell Jackson. Congratulations to all.
Councilman John Sharp brought us up to date on Bannister Mall Redevelopment and some special DATES to remember in Dec concerning City Council Approval of Bannister Mall Project. He also answered questions about the TIF process. His New Assistant is Ariane Coleman at 513-1615.
A City Codes Representative told us about the NEW 48 hour TICKETS given for NUISANCE Violations. This includes bulky out too early even move outs, unlicensed/ inoperative cars, tall grass, tree limbs and brush, excessive open storage of other than lawn furniture and yard tools. All MAINTENANCE issues will still go through housing court.
ALL KC Harp clients will be receiving a STATUS letter soon. The project is still going, but it just hit a few snags. These are improving and should be back on track soon. Watch for more updates.

To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
City Curb-side Leaf & Brush Pickup this year will be Nov 27 and Dec 18 (Southtown/Tuesday trash). Be sure to have materials out at the curb by 7am. Branches need to be tied with twine no more than four feet in length. No more than 20 leaf paper bags or bundled branches. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you are not picked up within 24 hours of your date or for any questions.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Dec
11. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 12.
True compassion is love in action
April Cushing

NOV 12

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 12, 2007
November
17- Angel Food Ministries at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church Food Pickup is from 9:30-11:00am. Please bring a box.
19-Grandparents as caregivers&#8211;noon at CAC. Sponsored by Childrens Mercy
20- Hickman Mills Community Wide Thanksgiving Service, 7pm, St. Lukes United Methodist Church, Bannister and James A. Reed Rd.
21-KUDL Christmas in the Sky at Longview Park at dusk with lighting of Christmas in the Park displays.
21-23 No School K-12 Hickman Mills C-1. Thanksgiving Holiday.
22-Thanksgiving Day.
22-30 Office will be closed.
26-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle,7pm.
27- CURB-SIDE Leaf and Limb pickup for Heights and Village.
- Christmas card making for the family at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
28-Southern Communities Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste Education Center.
- Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge, Feather Crowns by Bobbie Ann Mason, 7pm.




2008 dues are going out NOW to beat the holiday rush. Bills will be sent to the last known owner and address. It is not OUR responsibility to keep up with owner changes. PLEASE help us in this matter.

The Rental Registration Ordinance No. 071046 was passed. This means Landlords will have to start to register units January 2008.
To contact our City Council people and the Mayor about BANNISTER MALL Redevelopment or ANY other community issues you can email council@kcmo.org mayor@kcmo.org
POLICE ALERT: Different streets have had activity lately. This is the SEASON to be ever vigilant to your surroundings when you are at home and holiday shopping. Many people are ready to take advantage of you. Do NOT answer the door if you do not know who it is and especially do not let strangers in your home to use the phone. They look at what you have then come back later and rob. PLEASE use the community recycle center for Christmas boxes that held anything of real value. At the street these boxes are an open advertisement to what is now in your home. FOR ANY unusual behavior CALL 9-1-1 if it is just to document the incident. With our new re-districting this is the ONLY way we can give feedback to how it is working for OUR area.
To report really early bulky AND move outs PLEASE CALL the Office at 761-6050. These will be immediately reported to the appropriate inspector for quicker response.
Tuesday, Nov 20, Hickman Mills Community wide Thanksgiving Service will be at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, 7pm, Bannister and James A. Reed Rd. Non-perishable canned goods for our local Food Pantry CAC would be greatly appreciated.
City Curb-side Leaf & Brush Pickup this year will be Nov 27 and Dec 18 (Southtown/Tuesday trash). Be sure to have materials out at the curb by 7am. Branches need to be tied with twine no more than four feet in length. No more than 20 leaf paper bags or bundled branches. Call the Action Center at 3-1-1 if you are not picked up within 24 hours of your date or for any questions.
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Dec
11. Metropolitan Security is 842-4040. CALL the Action Center at 3-1-1 for missed trash or BULKY. Call the Office as a follow up. Leaf & Brush Site is OPEN at 470 & Raytown Road Saturdays Only from 8am-6pm until Jan 12.
Work is a blessing when it blesses others.
April Cushing

NOV 7

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 5, 2007
November
11-Veterans Day-TRASH delayed one day.
12-Flu Shots at Blue Ridge Library from 2-5pm. Call
the Library at 761-3382 or Red Cross at 816-931-8400
for more info.
-Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge, Skeleton Man by Tony
Hillerman, 7pm.
12-17 American Girl Dolls on display at Blue Ridge
Library.
13-Ruskin Heights Home Association Annual Meeting, 7pm