Jackson County Advocate Articles

Ruskin Heights Community News is printed weekly to keep members up to date.  The following Advocate articles are presented unedited as should have appeared in the Jackson County Advocate. Sometimes they are printed abridged so full information is available online.

CURRENT ADVOCATE ARTICLES by April Cushing

 

2010 Mar 22/ Mar15/ Mar 8/ Mar 1/ Feb 22/ Feb 15/ Feb 8/ Feb 1/ Jan 25/ Jan 18/ Jan 11/ Jan 4 /

2009 Dec28/ Dec21/ Dec14/ Dec 7/ Nov 31/ NovOct 05/ Sep28/ Sep18/ Sep 11/ Sep 4/ Aug 30/ Aug 24/ Aug 17/ Aug 9/ Aug 1/ Jul 27/ Jul 20/ Jul 13/ Jul 2/Jun 26/ Jun 19/ Jun 12/ Jun 5/ Jun 2 /May 26/May 18/ May 11/ May 04/ Apr 27/ Apr 20/ Apr 13/ Apr 06 / Mar 30 / Mar 23 / Mar 16 / Mar 9 / Mar 2 / Feb 23 / Feb 16 / Feb 9 / Feb 2 / Jan 26 / Jan 19 /Jan 12 / Jan 5

 

 

Apr 19, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
April 19, 2010
April
16-23 Office will be closed. Phones will be checked.
19-3 Trails CID Meeting, 2pm at 3 Trails Office.
21- Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26-May 5 Office closed. Phones will still be checked.

MAY

1-Electronic Recycle at OLD Lees Summit High School on 50 and North 291 from 9am-2pm.
8-Special Community Service Day, 7:45 am-noon, in front of Dollar Store at Ruskin Center.
11- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
14- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
19-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
20- Last Day of School Hickman Mills C-1.
22- Special Community Service Day, 7:45 am-noon, in front of Dollar Store at Ruskin Center.
29- Jackson County Beaches OPEN.
31- Memorial Day. TRASH BUMPED from Friday to SATURDAY.
Electronic Waste can be taken to Lees Summit High School May 1. Take advantage of this special service. Any electronic stuff-small size items are no charge and as it gets larger it does cost a nominal charge. Check www.cityofls.net for more info and prices.
We will have a new trash company May 1. Town and Country will do both our recycling and normal trash. Be ALERT to new trash people in the neighborhood.
Saturday, Sept 25 will be our BI-ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP. We will have ABOP (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil & Paint), SHRED-IT, Tires, a way to get rid of old medicines, and leaf and brush. All but ABOP will be at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview for drop off. ABOP will be at Smith-Hale. Start going through your stuff now. This is a chance to get rid of these extra materials without going downtown.


Chapter 62 Trash Tickets ARE BACK. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. BRUSH SITE is NOW OPEN at 470 & Raytown Rd on Saturdays from 8am-6pm. FREE to Kansas City residents.

SPECIAL CHANGE…We will have a
SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE the 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS IN MAY. We have lots of beautification and cleanup for spring. We meet from 7:40am-noon at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash bin at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be May 11.

Adversities are often blessings in disguise

April Cushing

 

 

Apr 2, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
April 2, 2010
April
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
15- Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
16- CURBSIDE LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP. NO MORE THAN 20 bags or bundles.
16-23 Office will be closed. Phones will be checked.
19-3 Trails CID Meeting, 1pm at 3 Trails Office.
21- Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26-May 5 Office closed. Phones will still be checked.

MAY

1-Electronic Recycle at OLD Lees Summit High School on 50 and North 291 from 9am-2pm.
8-Special Community Service Day, 7:45 am-noon, in front of Dollar Store at Ruskin Center.
11- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
14- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
19-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
20- Last Day of School Hickman Mills C-1.
22- Special Community Service Day, 7:45 am-noon, in front of Dollar Store at Ruskin Center.
29- Jackson County Beaches OPEN.
31- Memorial Day. TRASH BUMPED from Friday to SATURDAY.

Do Not Forget that our Spring Curbside Leaf and Brush will be Friday, April 16th. DO NOT HAVE IT OUT WEEKS BEFORE. Tickets can be given on ANYTHING AT THE CURB EARLY.
LIMIT is 20 PAPER bags or small bundles of twigs. Leaf and Brush Site at Raytown & 470 is OPEN EVERY Saturday now from 8am-6pm.

Electronic Waste can be taken to Lees Summit High School May 1. Take advantage of this special service. Any electronic stuff-small size items are no charge and as it gets larger it does cost a nominal charge. PLEASE CHECK for more details further in the paper.

Saturday, Sept 25 will be our BI-ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP. We will have ABOP (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil & Paint), SHRED-IT, Tires and leaf and brush . All but ABOP will be at St Matthew Apostle, 8001 Longview for drop off. ABOP will be at Smith-Hale. Start going through your stuff now. This is a chance to get rid of your extra above mentioned materials without going downtown.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets ARE BACK. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW OPENED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

SPECIAL CHANGE…We will have a
SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE the 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS IN MAY. We have lots of beautification and cleanup for spring. We meet from 7:40am-noon at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash bin at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be April 13. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Compassion puts love into action.

April Cushing

 

Mar 22, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 22, 2010
March
24-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

April
2- No School Hickman Mills C-1. Good Friday.
6- ELECTION DAY-Check your Voting Place.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
15- Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
16-23 Office will be closed.
21- Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26-CCO-SMA –Planning for Sept 25th CLEAN-UP,7pm.
26-May 5 Office closed. Phones will still be checked.

BE informed and VOTE April 6. IT IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

BILLS ARE LATE. Interest has been added to ALL outstanding balances.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets ARE BACK. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW OPENED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

NOTE CHANGE…FULL Community Service is the FOURTH Saturday ONLY from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are able to accept weekday CS people also, but you have to call the Office ahead and make an appointment. The projects are still varied and many are still outdoors. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Thank you Billy Saylor and Michael Jakobe for plastic bags. Our next weekend will be April 24. Leader/Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash bin at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be April 13. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

There is no better sermon than a good example.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Mar 15, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 15, 2010
March
18-Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
15-19- Spring Break for Hickman Mills C-1 Schools.
24-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

April
2- No School Hickman Mills C-1. Good Friday.
6- ELECTION DAY-Check your Voting Place.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
15- Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
16-23 Office will be closed.
21- Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.



BE informed and VOTE April 6.

BILLS ARE LATE. Interest is added to ALL outstanding balances. DO NOT ASK for grace. Do you ask your utilities to make their bill smaller. I always give everyone the basic 10 weeks to pay a four-week bill, then I take into account the post office. So, basically you have close to 11-12 weeks to pay YOUR BILL. GRACE HAS PASSED. If you are paid up –you will get the Jackson County Advocate if you live in Jackson or Cass Counties.
If you think you should be getting it and are not Call the Office. Otherwise if you owe us a lot of money, you are not eligible for the news. You can go on the internet at our Website listed in the Mast Head.


Southern Communities Coalition will have many guests March 24, a week later than usual. Lane 4 Owen Buckley, a representative from McDonalds and other updates besides meeting the School Board Candidates. PLEASE be INFORMED and VOTE.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets ARE BACK. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW OPENED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

NOTE CHANGE…FULL Community Service is the FOURTH Saturday ONLY from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are able to accept weekday CS people also, but you have to call the Office ahead and make a n appointment. The projects are still varied and many are still outdoor. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Thank you Billy Saylor and Michael Jakobe for plastic bags. Our next weekend will be March 27. Leader/Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash bin at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be April 13. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another person up.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Mar 8, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association

March 8, 2010

March
12-2^nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- 470 & Raytown Rd Leaf and Limb Site will open from 8am-6pm.
14-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. Check your Smoke Alarms.
18-Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
15-19- Spring Break for Hickman Mills C-1 Schools.
24-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

April
2- No School Hickman Mills C-1. Good Friday.
6- ELECTION DAY-Check your Voting Place.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
15- Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
21- Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.

BILLS ARE LATE. Interest is added to ALL outstanding balances. DO NOT
ASK for grace. Do you ask your utilities to make their bill smaller. I
always give everyone the basic 10 weeks to pay a four-week bill, then I
take into account the post office. So, basically you have close to 11-12
weeks to pay YOUR BILL. GRACE HAS PASSED. If you are paid up –you will
get the Jackson County Advocate if you live in Jackson or Cass Counties.
If you think you should be getting it and are not Call the Office.
Otherwise if you owe us a lot of money, you are not eligible for the
news. You can go on the internet at our Website listed in the Mast Head.
The City Wide Budget hearings are OVER, BUT we still need your help to
save some of our basic services. Third bag of trash, bulky pick-ups, CAC
funding, Legal Aide, Bridging the Gap, Blue River Watershed to name a
few. Please continue to email or call Council Members.
Southern Communities Coalition will have many guests March 24, a week
later than usual. Lane 4 Owen Buckley, a representative from McDonalds
and other updates besides meeting the School Board Candidates. PLEASE be
INFORMED and VOTE.
Chapter 62 Trash Tickets ARE BACK. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street
before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP.
You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF
bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW OPENED. These are
expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This
INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the
OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

NOTE CHANGE…FULL Community Service is the FOURTH Saturday ONLY from
7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are
able to accept weekday CS people also, but you have to call the Office
ahead and make a n appointment. The projects are still varied and many
are still outdoor. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and
water. Thank you Leo Hamilton, Billy Saylor, Michael Jakobe and Lydia
Pearce for water. _Our next weekend will be March 27. _Leader/Volunteers
are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash bin at
the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com is our webpage. Our Board of Director Meeting
is always the second Tuesday of every month at _RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media
Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be April 13_. NOTE- If Hickman
School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Anger left unchecked is cause for alarm.
April Cushing

 

 

Mar 1, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 1, 2010
March
3-City Budget Hearing, 7pm, Hillcrest Comm Center.
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
- 470 & Raytown Rd Leaf and Limb Site will open from 8am-6pm.
14-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. Check your Smoke Alarms.
18-Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
15-19- Spring Break for Hickman Mills C-1 Schools.
24-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

April
2- No School Hickman Mills C-1. Good Friday.
6- ELECTION DAY-Check your Voting Place.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
15- Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin Center.
21- Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.


BILLS ARE LATE. Interest is added to ALL outstanding balances.

The City Wide Budget hearings are OVER, BUT we still need your help to save some of our basic services. Third bag of trash, bulky pick-ups, CAC funding, Legal Aide, Bridging the Gap, Blue River Watershed to name a few. Please continue to email or call Council Members.

Southern Communities Coalition will have many guests March 24, a week later than usual. Lane 4 Owen Buckley, a representative from McDonalds and other updates besides meeting the School Board Candidates.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets have gone City Wide. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW CLOSED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

NOTE CHANGE… Community Service is the FOURTH Saturday ONLY from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Thank you George Chase, Jerry Mitchell, Jo McGahan and April Cushing Our next weekend will be March 27. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash bin at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be March 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Repentance is the soil in which forgiveness flourishes..

April Cushing

 

 

Feb 22, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
February 22, 2010
February
25- PTA Candidate Forum for Hickman Mills School Board, 7pm, Admin
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store

March
3-City Budget Hearing, 7pm, Hillcrest Comm Center.
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
- 470 & Raytown Rd Leaf and Limb Site will open from 8am-6pm.
14-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. Check your Smoke Alarms.
24-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

BILLS ARE LATE. Interest is added to all outstanding balances.

The City Budget hearings are VERY IMPORTANT. Please attend Wed, March 3, 7pm, at Hillcrest Community Center. MANY of our services are on the chopping block. This includes from our third bag of trash, our local CAC food bank and other services that they include like Meals on Wheels, Medicine Closet, utility assistance, and even the Recycle Center at Bannister.

Southern Communities Coalition will have many guests March 24, a week later than usual. Lane 4 Owen Buckley, a representative from McDonalds and other updates besides meeting the School Board Candidates.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets have gone City Wide. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW CLOSED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

Community Service is the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Feb 27. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash can at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be March 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

The seeds we sow today determine the kind of fruit we will reap tomorrow.

April Cushing

 

 

Feb 15, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
February 15, 2010
February
18-Hickman School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
22- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.
25- PTA Candidate Forum for Hickman Mills School Board, 7pm, Admin
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store

March
3-City Budget Hearing, 7pm, Hillcrest Comm Center.
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
- 470 & Raytown Rd Leaf and Limb Site will open from 8am-6pm.
14-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. Check your Smoke Alarms.
24-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets have gone City Wide. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW CLOSED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

Community Service is the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Feb 27. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash can at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be March 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

The character of your children tomorrow depends on what you put into their hearts today.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Feb 8, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Feb 8, 2010
February
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13-CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
12-15 Hickman C-1 Off School.
15- Presidents Day. Library Closed. TRASH BUMPED.
16-Town Hall Meeting for School Boundaries, 7pm, Baptiste.
17-Ash Wednesday.
-Southern Communities Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
18-Hickman School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
22- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.
25- PTA Candidate Forum for Hickman Mills School Board,7pm, Admin
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store

March
3-City Budget Hearing, 7pm, Hillcrest Comm Center.
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
- 470 & Raytown Rd Leaf and Limb Site will open from 8an-6pm.
14-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. Check your Smoke Alarms.
17-Southern Communities coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
28-Palm Sunday.

Chapter 62 Trash Tickets have gone City Wide. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW CLOSED. These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full. Watch the OPEN STORAGE – it has to be in a tight fitting container.

Community Service projects are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Feb 13. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash can at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be March 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Forgiveness is the glue that repairs broken relationships.

April Cushing

 

 

Feb 1, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
January 25, 2010
February
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
15- Presidents Day. Library Closed. TRASH BUMPED.
17-Ash Wednesday.
-Southern Communities Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
18-Hickman School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
22- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store


Community Improvement Districts, Why should we agree?
This is a chance we can take back our area instead of always waiting on the City to do anything for us. We are trying to stabilize our area by: having community service projects that address some of the trash; working on our eye sores and abandoned nuisance properties; we will start to have classes in credit repair and new owner classes, and much more for 2010. BUT WE NEED MORE. We need your cooperation in enabling us to become a CID. Since our dues are frozen, we are limited in what services we can provide. The CID would make us a small City within the bigger City of Kansas City. We could go after grants and other types of funds to help us become better faster. We REALLY NEED your support. THIS IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT WITH CITY CUT BACKS. Services from the CITY can ONLY get worse and cost US MORE. Watch for an information meeting coming soon. We need to be more a part of our own survival, and not so much just adding to the same problems.
PLEASE call the Office if you have any questions.
Watch for an informational meeting in February.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW CLOSED.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

Community Service projects are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Feb 13. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash can at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Feb 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Its better to declare the truth and be rejected than to withhold the truth just to be accepted.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Jan 25, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
January 25, 2010
February
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
15- Presidents Day. Library Closed. TRASH BUMPED.
17-Ash Wednesday.
-Southern Communities Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
18-Hickman School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
22- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store


Community Improvement Districts, Why should we agree?
This is a chance we can take back our area instead of always waiting on the City to do anything for us. We are trying to stabilize our area by: having community service projects that address some of the trash; working on our eye sores and abandoned nuisance properties; we will start to have classes in credit repair and new owner classes, and much more for 2010. BUT WE NEED MORE. We need your cooperation in enabling us to become a CID. Since our dues are frozen, we are limited in what services we can provide. The CID would make us a small City within the bigger City of Kansas City. We could go after grants and other types of funds to help us become better faster. We REALLY NEED your support. THIS IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT WITH CITY CUT BACKS. Services from the CITY can ONLY get worse and cost US MORE. Watch for an information meeting coming soon. We need to be more a part of our own survival, and not so much just adding to the same problems.
PLEASE call the Office if you have any questions.
Watch for an informational meeting in February.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. KEEP YOUR TRASH PICKED UP. You WILL get TICKETS. WE cannot help you if you do the wrong thing. LEAF bags are NOW your responsibility. BRUSH SITE is NOW CLOSED.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

Community Service projects are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Feb 13. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash can at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Feb 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Listening is an open door to understanding.

April Cushing

 

 

Jan 18, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
January 18, 2010
January
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.

February
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
15- Presidents Day. Library Closed. TRASH BUMPED.
17-Ash Wednesday.
22- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.



Community Improvement Districts, Why should we agree?
This is a chance we can take back our area instead of always waiting on the City to do anything for us. We are trying to stabilize our area by: having community service projects that address some of the trash; working on our eye sores and abandoned nuisance properties; we will start to have classes in credit repair and new owner classes, and much more for 2010. BUT WE NEED MORE. We need your cooperation in enabling us to become a CID. Since our dues are frozen, we are limited in what services we can provide. The CID would make us a small City within the bigger City of Kansas City. We could go after grants and other types of funds to help us become better faster. We REALLY NEED your support. Watch for an information meeting coming soon. We need to be more a part of our own solution,
and not so much just adding to the same problems.
PLEASE call the Office if you have any questions.
Watch for an informational meeting in February.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

Community Service projects are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Jan 23. Volunteers are always needed. PLEASE save your aluminum cans at the trash can at the Office. These are used for gasoline during Community Service.


RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Feb 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Let your light shine-whether you are a candle in a corner or a lighthouse on a hill.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Jan 11, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
January 11, 2010
January
12-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
-CSD District TOWN HALL MEETING,7pm,Baptiste
18-Martin Luther King Day. TRASHED BUMPED.
20-Southern Comm Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.

February
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
15- Presidents Day. Library Closed. TRASH BUMPED.
17-Ash Wednesday.


Community Improvement Districts, Why should we agree?
This is a chance we can take back our area instead of always waiting on the City to do anything for us. We are trying to stabilize our area by: having community service projects that address some of the trash; working on our eye sores and abandoned nuisance properties; we will start to have classes in credit repair and new owner classes, and much more for 2010. BUT WE NEED MORE. We need your cooperation in enabling us to become a CID. Since our dues are frozen, we are limited in what services we can provide. The CID would make us a small City within the bigger City of Kansas City. We could go after grants and other types of funds to help us become better faster. We REALLY NEED your support. Watch for an information meeting coming soon. We need to be more a part of our own solution,
and not so much just adding to the same problems.
PLEASE call the Office if you have any questions.
Watch for an informational meeting in February.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

Community Service projects are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Jan 23.

We will miss Nancy Simreel, who volunteered many hours in our Office and helped in re-storing pictures of our past. Also, Arthur McGregor ‘s smile and cooperation help with the Jackson County Advocate will be leave another hole in our heart. We hope both families know how very much a part of our daily routine these people were and how they brightened our day.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Feb 9. NOTE- If Hickman School is closed we DO NOT meet.

Beautiful character begins in the heart.

April Cushing

 

 

Jan 4, 2010

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
January 4, 2010
January
8-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
9- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
12-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
-CSD District TOWN HALL MEETING,7pm,Baptiste
18-Martin Luther King Day
20-Southern Comm Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.

February
9-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
12- 2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
15- Presidents Day.
17-Ash Wednesday.


There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree?
This is a chance we can take back our area instead of always waiting on the City to do anything for us. We are trying to stabilize our area by: having community service projects that address some of the trash; working on our eye sores and abandoned nuisance properties; we will start to have classes for credit repair and new owner classes, and much more for 2010. BUT WE NEED MORE. We need your cooperation in enabling us to become a CID. Since our dues are frozen, we are limited in what services we can provide. The CID would make us a small City within the bigger City of Kansas City. We could go after grants and other types of funds to help us become better faster. We REALLY NEED your support. Watch for an information meeting coming soon. We need to be more a part of our own solution,
and not so much just adding to the same problems.
PLEASE call the Office if you have any questions.
Watch for an informational meeting early February.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

Community Service projects are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General sign in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Jan 9.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Jan 12.

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
April Cushing

 

 

Dec 28, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
DEC 28, 2009
December
18-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
26-BUMPED Unlimited trash pick-up and recycle. NO BULKY.
31-Jan 4 Office Closed. Library closed 31& Dec 1.

January
1-Ruskin TRASH DAY bumped to Saturday.
2-Bumped Ruskin Trash Day.
8-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
9- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
12-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
-CSD District TOWN HALL MEETING,7pm,Baptiste
20-Southern Comm Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.



After Christmas RUSKIN UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be bumped to SAT, Dec 26. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

If you have less than perfect credit and want to buy a home, WE are interested in you. Call the Office and get on the list for credit repair classes and new owner classes. Lots of NEW things will be available through the home association in the NEW YEAR to help our residents, both owners and renters. Please watch for more updates. Call to reserve you spot in a class.

There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree?
This is a chance we can take back our area instead of always waiting on the City to do anything for us. We are trying to stabilize our area by: having community service projects that address some of the trash; working on our eye sores and abandoned nuisance properties; we will start to have classes for credit repair and new owner classes, and much more for 2010. BUT WE NEED MORE. We need your cooperation in enabling us to become a CID. Since our dues are frozen, we are limited in what services we can provide. The CID would make us a small City within the bigger City of Kansas City. We could go after grants and other types of funds to help us become better faster. We REALLY NEED your support. Watch for an information meeting coming soon. We need to be more a part of our own solution,
and not so much just adding to the same problems.
PLEASE call the Office if you have any questions.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Jan 9.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Jan 12.

Instead of complaining about the thorns on the roses, be thankful for the roses among the thorns.

April Cushing

 

 

Dec 21, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
DEC 21, 2009
December
18-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
24-27 Office Closed. Library closed 24 & 25.
25- Merry Christmas
26- NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Merry Christmas.
26- Friday UNLIMITED TRASH DAY Bumped to Sat from Friday. Rest of trash days will occur on their normal day after Christmas.
31-Jan 4 Office Closed. Library closed 31& Dec 1.

January
8-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
9- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
12-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
20-Southern Comm Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.

After Christmas RUSKIN UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be bumped to SAT, Dec 26. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

BILLS ARE OUT. Watch for yours in the mail. 2010 Dues are now due. Bills are sent to the last known owner and address. If your property has changed hands call the Office with the new information.

There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree? This would ensure easy payment from each homeowner and it would improve and expand services we are able to provide. As a CID we are not limited to just fees collected, we may research grants and other partnerships that could enhance our community. Your approval is necessary when you send in your payment. Our first CID project would be to address the leaf and brush problem. More items are on the drawing board. If you have any questions PLEASE call the Office.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leo & June Hamilton donated water, April Cushing and Goldie Wilder were team leaders. Our next weekend will be Jan 9.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Jan 12.

Repentance means hating sin enough to turn from it.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Dec 14, 2009

Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
DEC 14, 2009
December
18-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
24-27 Office Closed. Library closed 24 & 25.
25- Merry Christmas
26- NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Merry Christmas.
26- Friday UNLIMITED TRASH DAY Bumped to Sat from Friday. Rest of trash days will occur on their normal day after Christmas.
31-Jan 4 Office Closed. Library closed 31& Dec 1.

January
8-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
9- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
12-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
20-Southern Comm Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.

After Christmas RUSKIN UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be bumped to SAT, Dec 26. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

BILLS ARE OUT. Watch for yours in the mail. 2010 Dues are now due. Bills are sent to the last known owner and address. If your property has changed hands call the Office with the new information.

There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree? This would ensure easy payment from each homeowner and it would improve and expand services we are able to provide. As a CID we are not limited to just fees collected, we may research grants and other partnerships that could enhance our community. Your approval is necessary when you send in your payment. Our first CID project would be to address the leaf and brush problem. More items are on the drawing board. If you have any questions PLEASE call the Office.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leo & June Hamilton donated water, April Cushing and Goldie Wilder were team leaders. Our next weekend will be Jan 9.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Jan 12.

Repentance means hating sin enough to turn from it.

April Cushing

 

 

 

 

Dec 7, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
DEC 7, 2009
December
10-H1N1 Shots at St Lukes United Methodist Church from 2-6:30pm.
11- Curbside leaf and brushes pickup by CITY, 20 bags or bundles. Call 3-1-1 immediately if you are missed.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
18-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
24-27 Office Closed. Library closed 24 & 25.
25- Merry Christmas
26- NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Merry Christmas.
26- Friday UNLIMITED TRASH DAY Bumped to Sat from Friday. Rest of trash days will occur on their normal day after Christmas.
31-Jan 4 Office Closed. Library closed 31& Dec 1.

January
8-2nd Friday at the Trailside Center, 7:30am.
9- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
12-Ruskin Heights Meeting, 7pm, Ruskin High Media Center.
20-Southern Comm Coalition, 7pm, Baptiste.
21-Hickman C-1 School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
23- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25- SMA-CCO, 7pm, St Matthews Apostle.


H1N1 shots will be available given at St Lukes United Methodist Church at James Reed and Bannister Thursday from 2-6:30pm.

After Christmas RUSKIN UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be bumped to SAT, Dec 26. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

BILLS ARE OUT. Watch for yours in the mail. 2010 Dues are now due. Bills are sent to the last known owner and address. If your property has changed hands call the Office with the new information.
There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree? This would ensure easy payment from each homeowner and it would improve and expand services we are able to provide. As a CID we are not limited to just fees collected, we may research grants and other partnerships that could enhance our community. Your approval is necessary when you send in your payment. Our first CID project would be to address the leaf and brush problem. More items are on the drawing board. If you have any questions PLEASE call the Office.
Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.
Next CITY Curbside leaf and brush is Friday, Dec 11. ALL Leaf and Brush needs to be in PAPER BAGS. Plastic bags WILL BE TICKETED AS TRASH.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be DEC 12.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Jan 12.

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without adversity.

April Cushing

 

 

Nov 30, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 30, 2009
NOVEMBER
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.

December
8-Ruskin Heights Meeting 7pm at Ruskin Media Center.
11- Curbside leaf and brushes pickup by CITY, 20 bags or bundles. Call 3-1-1 immediately if you are missed.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
21-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
25- Merry Christmas
26- NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Merry Christmas.
26- Friday UNLIMITED TRASH DAY Bumped to Sat from Friday. Rest of trash days will occur on their normal day after Christmas.

After Christmas RUSKIN UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be bumped to SAT, Dec 26. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

BILLS ARE OUT. Watch for yours in the mail. 2010 Dues are now due. Bills are sent to the last known owner and address. If your property has changed hands call the Office with the new information.
There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree? This would ensure easy payment from each homeowner and it would improve and expand services we are able to provide. As a CID we are not limited to just fees collected, we may research grants and other partnerships that could enhance our community. Your approval is necessary when you send in your payment. Our first CID project would be to address the leaf and brush problem. More items are on the drawing board. If you have any questions PLEASE call the Office.
Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.
Next CITY Curbside leaf and brush is Friday, Dec 11. ALL Leaf and Brush needs to be in PAPER BAGS. Plastic bags WILL BE TICKETED AS TRASH.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be DEC 12.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Dec 8.

Gratitude should be a continuous attitude.

April Cushing

 

 

Nov 23, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 23, 2009
NOVEMBER
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.

December
8-Ruskin Heights Meeting 7pm at Ruskin Media Center.
11- Curbside leaf and brushes pickup by CITY, 20 bags or bundles. Call 3-1-1 immediately if you are missed.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
21-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
25- Merry Christmas
26- NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Merry Christmas.
26- Friday UNLIMITED TRASH DAY Bumped to Sat from Friday. Rest of trash days will occur on their normal day after Christmas.



After Christmas RUSKIN UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be bumped to SAT, Dec 26. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

BILLS are out. Watch for yours in the mail. 2010 Dues are now due. Bills are sent to the last known owner and address. If your property has changed hands call the Office with the new information.
There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree? This would ensure easy payment from each homeowner and it would improve and expand services we are able to provide. As a CID we are not limited to just fees collected, we may research grants and other partnerships that could enhance our community. Your approval is necessary when you send in your payment. Our first CID project would be to address the leaf and brush problem. More items are on the drawing board. If you have any questions PLEASE call the Office.
Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.
Next CITY Curbside leaf and brush is Friday, Dec 11. ALL Leaf and Brush needs to be in PAPER BAGS. Plastic bags WILL BE TICKETED AS TRASH.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be DEC 12.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Dec 8.

You cannot teach what you do not know, nor lead where you do not go.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Nov 16, 2009

Nov 16, 2009
NOVEMBER
18- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.

December
8-Ruskin Heights Meeting 7pm at Ruskin Media Center.
11- Curbside leaf and brushes pickup by CITY, 20 bags or bundles.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
21-Jan 4-Hickman C-1 Schools will be CLOSED
25- Merry Christmas
26- NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Merry Christmas.
26- Friday UNLIMITED TRASH DAY. Rest of trash days will occur on their normal day.


****CRIME ALERT****** DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOORS TO STRANGERS. There have been strangers walking and going door to door. PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY.

After Christmas UNLIMITED TRASH DAY will be SAT, Dec 26 for FRIDAY service. The rest of the days will occur on normal day.

BILLS are out. Watch for yours in the mail. 2010 Dues are now due. Bills are sent to the last known owner and address. If your property has changed hands call the Office with the new information.
There is important news explaining Community Improvement Districts. Why should we agree? This would ensure easy payment from each homeowner and it would improve and expand services we are able to provide. As a CID we are not limited to just fees collected, we may research grants and other partnerships that could enhance our community. Your approval is necessary when you send in your payment. Our first CID project would be to address the leaf and brush problem. More items are on the drawing board. If you have any questions PLEASE call the Office.
Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.
Big Bulky, 1st Curbside leaf and brush and normal trash were ALL collected over the weekend. NO other materials should be at the curb till trash on Friday. Next Curbside leaf and brush is Friday, Dec 11. ALL Leaf and Brush needs to be in PAPER BAGS. Plastic bags WILL BE TICKETED AS TRASH.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart off YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Team Leaders for Nov 14th were Jerry Mitchell, Jo McGahan, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Cheryl Farris, Goldie Wilder, John Scott, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be DEC 12.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Dec 8.

Real love puts actions to good intentions..

April Cushing

 

 

Nov 9, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 9, 2009
NOVEMBER
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
11- Veterans Day-NO TRASH, Library, Hillcrest
Comm Center.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Trash, Bulky & Curbside Leaf & Brush.
18- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.

December
8-Ruskin Heights Meeting 7pm at Ruskin Media Center.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
16- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.


****CRIME ALERT****** DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOORS TO STRANGERS. There have been strangers walking and going door to door. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.

All leaves in plastic bags, raked to the easement or even raked into the street will not be tolerated. These get in the drain system and backs water up.Leaves can be taken to 470 and Raytown Rd on Saturdays from 8am-6pm. Litter on easement-Chapter 48-City Code will be given on these materials or the Police can give tickets.


We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. It is NOT TIME for limbs, or early bulky to be at the street. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart of YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

I still will help fill out the following forms from the City for Weatherization. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Nov 14.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our next Meeting will be Dec 8.

It’s not the hours you put in that count, but what you put in the hours.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Nov 2, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Nov 2, 2009
NOVEMBER
7-Ali Kemp Self Defense Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am-noon. Call 784-7000 to register.
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
10- ANNUAL Homeowner Meeting, 7pm at Ruskin Media Center. To elect new Board Members and to see what is coming up next year. Be informed and come- Bring a neighbor.
11- Veterans Day-NO TRASH, Library, Hillcrest
Comm Center.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Trash, Bulky & Curbside Leaf & Brush.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.
December
8-Ruskin Heights Meeting 7pm at Ruskin Media Center.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.

****CRIME ALERT****** DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOORS TO STRANGERS. There have been strangers walking and going door to door. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.

All leaves in plastic bags, raked to the easement or even raked into the street will not be tolerated. These get in the drain system and backs water up.
Leaves can be taken to 470 and Raytown Rd on Saturdays from 8am-6pm. Chapter 62 citations will be given on these materials.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. It is NOT TIME for limbs, or early bulky to be at the street. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart of YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

I still will help fill out the following forms from the City for Weatherization. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Oct 24 team leaders included…Thank you goes to Lydia Pearce for water. Team Leaders for the 24th were Jerry Mitchell, Jo McGahan, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Nov 14.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our BI-ANNUAL HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

There are no gains without pains.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Oct 26, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Oct 26, 2009
October
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.
-Hillcrest Comm Center and Crosspoint Comm Church will have a Fall Festival from 2-5pm at Hillcrest for ages 12 and under.

November
1-Daylight Saving Time-Fall Back. Check smoke detectors. The life you save maybe your OWN.
7-Ali Kemp Self Defense Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am-noon. Call 784-7000 to register.
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
10- ANNUAL Homeowner Meeting, 7pm at Ruskin Media Center. To elect new Board Members and to see what is coming up next year. Be informed and come- Bring a neighbor.
11- Veterans Day-NO TRASH, Library, Hillcrest
Comm Center.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Trash, Bulky & Curbside Leaf & Brush.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.


CRIME ALERT- DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOORS TO STRANGERS. There have been strangers walking and going door to door. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

Mother Hubbards CUPBOARD is BARE. CAC is in need of ALL items. Christmas Closet is open for donations as well. PLEASE be generous.

All leaves in plastic bags, raked to the easement or even raked into the street will not be tolerated. These get in the drain system and backs water up.
Leaves can be taken to 470 and Raytown Rd on Saturdays from 8am-6pm. Chapter 62 citations will be given on these materials.

We are the pilot program for Chapter 62 Trash Tickets. NO MATERIALS are to be at the street before 3:00 pm the day before THAT pickup. PLEASE tell your neighbors. It is NOT TIME for limbs, or early bulky to be at the street. The Inspector DOES TRAVEL ALL OUR STREETS.
These are expensive if the City has to come back and cart of YOUR materials. This INCLUDES MOVE-OUTS. Get a dumpster if you have a house full.

I still will help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Oct 24 team leaders included…Thank you goes to Lydia Pearce for water. Team Leaders for the 24th were Jerry Mitchell, Jo McGahan, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Nov 14.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our BI-ANNUAL HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

Love in return for love is natural, but love returned for hate is supernatural.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Oct 19, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Oct 19, 2009
October
24 - CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.
-Hillcrest Comm Center and Crosspoint Comm Church will have a Fall Festival from 2-5pm at Hillcrest for ages 12 and under.

November
1-Daylight Saving Time-Fall Back. Check smoke detectors. The life you save maybe your OWN.
7-Ali Kemp Self Defense Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am-noon. Call 784-7000 to register.
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
10- ANNUAL Homeowner Meeting, 7pm at Ruskin Media Center. To elect new Board Members and to see what is coming up next year. Be informed and come- Bring a neighbor.
11- Veterans Day-NO TRASH, Library, Hillcrest
Comm Center.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Trash, Bulky & Curbside Leaf & Brush.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.
26-Dec 6 Heights Office will be closed.


CRIME ALERT- DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOORS TO STRANGERS. There have been strangers walking and going door to door. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

Our CAC is in need of everything. They are in
need of basic items, personal care and cleaning
items. PLEASE be generous.

All unanimous info to the Office HAS to have a name and phone so we can follow up.

Flu Shots are being given at the Blue Ridge Library Oct 21, 10:00am-noon. Walgreen, CVS, and many others are giving the NORMAL Flu shots. H1N1 will be a separate shot later. Get your shots TODAY. This is proving to be a challenging year for the FLU.


I still will help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Oct 24.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our BI-ANNUAL HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

Do not find a fault- find a remedy.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Oct 12, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Oct 12, 2009
October
21- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
24 - CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.
-Hillcrest Comm Center and Crosspoint Comm Church will have a Fall Festival from 2-5pm at Hillcrest for ages 12 and under.

November
1-Daylight Saving Time-Fall Back. Check smoke detectors. The life you save maybe your OWN.
7-Ali Kemp Self Defense Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am-noon. Call 784-7000 to register.
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
10- ANNUAL Homeowner Meeting, 7pm at Ruskin Media Center. To elect new Board Members and to see what is coming up next year. Be informed and come- Bring a neighbor.
11- Veterans Day-NO TRASH, Library, Hillcrest
Comm Center.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Trash, Bulky & Curbside Leaf & Brush.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY. Happy
Thanksgiving.


Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up. Leaf and limb drop off at 470 & Raytown Rd is OPEN every Saturday from 8am-6pm until Jan 16.


Our CAC is in need of everything. They are in
need of basic items, personal care and cleaning
items. PLEASE be generous.

All unanimous info to the Office HAS to have a name and phone so we can follow up.



Flu Shots are being given at the Blue Ridge Library Oct 21, 10:00am-noon. Walgreen, CVS, and many others are giving the NORMAL Flu shots. H1N1 will be a separate shot later. Get your shots TODAY. This is proving to be a challenging year for the FLU.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline
number to be able to make available up to $1500
leading to the arrest and conviction of persons
vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. 474- TIPS.

I still will help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Thank you goes to James Hoelzel for ice, Ellen Cook for treats, Virginia Woods for water. Team Leaders for the 10th were Jerry Mitchell, John Scott, Jo McGahan, Marianne Melena Tim and April Cushing. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Oct 24.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. Our BI-ANNUAL HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

To laugh is to be fully human.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Oct 5, 2009

 

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Oct 5, 2009
October
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
21- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
24 - CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.

November
1- Daylight Saving Time-Fall Back. Check smoke detectors. The life you save maybe your OWN.
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
10- ANNUAL Homeowner Meeting, 7pm at Ruskin Media Center. To elect new Board Members and to see what is coming up next year. Be informed and come- Bring a neighbor.
11- Veterans Day.
12- Ali Kemp Self Defense Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am-noon. Call 784-7000 to register.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Trash, Bulky & Curbside Leaf & Brush.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
28-NO CLEAN UP SATURDAY.


Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up. Leaf and limb drop off at 470 & Raytown Rd is OPEN every Saturday from 8am-6pm until Jan 16.


Our CAC is in need of everything. They are in
need of basic items, personal care and cleaning
items. PLEASE be generous.

All unanimous info to the Office HAS to have a name and phone so we can follow up.



Flu Shots are being given at the Blue Ridge Library Oct 7, 10:00am-noon and Oct 21, 10:00am-noon. Walgreen, CVS, and many others are giving the NORMAL Flu shots. H1N1 will be a separate shot later. Get your shots TODAY. This is proving to be a challenging year for the FLU.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline
number to be able to make available up to $1500
leading to the arrest and conviction of persons
vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. 474- TIPS.

I still will help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Thank you goes to James Hoelzel for ice. Team Leaders for the 26th were Jerry Mitchell, John Scott, Kim Hattery, Tim and April Cushing. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Oct 10.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Oct 13. Our BI-ANNUAL HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

A heartfelt apology cannot change the past, but it can brighten the future.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Sept 28, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Sept 28, 2009
September 28, 2009
October
6- 1st Tuesday Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am,Tom Brokaw The Greatest Generation.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
21- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
24 - CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.

November
9-Leaf and Brush Curbside for South Zone this week on YOUR TRASH DAY. Limit of 20 bags or bundles. L&B Site will be OPEN through Sat, January 16. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off there also.
10- ANNUAL Homeowner Meeting, 7pm at Ruskin Media Center. To elect new Board Members and to see what is coming up next year. Be informed and come- Bring a neighbor.
11- Veterans Day.
12- Ali Kemp Self Defense Camp at Hillcrest Comm Center, 10:30am-noon. Call 784-7000 to register.
14- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
25,26,27- Hickman C-1 School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving.

Ruskin Heights has NEVER been in the Bulky
business and has not been in the Trash business
for over four years. When the Action Center gives
you incorrect information. Call our Office and
Rhonda with the City at 513-2012. Every incorrect
call needs to be identified so the system can be
corrected. Thank you for your help.

Our CAC is in need of everything. They are in
need of basic items, personal care and cleaning
items. PLEASE be generous.

Flu Shots are being given at the Blue Ridge Library Oct 7, 10:00am-noon and Oct 21, 10:00am-noon. Walgreen, CVS, and many others are giving the NORMAL Flu shots. H1N1 will be a separate shot later. Get your shots TODAY. This is proving to be a challenging year for the FLU.

Cell Phone numbers go PUBLIC in Sept. To prevent this you need to call 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone to be blocked. You WILL be charged for sales calls that come through your phone. BE
PROTECTED.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline
number to be able to make available up to $1500
leading to the arrest and conviction of persons
vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. 474-TIPS.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up. Leaf and limb drop off at 470 & Raytown Rd is OPEN every Saturday from 8am-6pm.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Thank you goes to James Hoelzel for ice. Team Leaders for the 26th were Jerry Mitchell, John Scott, Kim Hattery, Tim and April Cushing. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Oct 10.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Oct 13 . Our Bi-Annual HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

Whenever we fall, it is usually at the point where we think we are strong.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Sept 18, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Sept 18, 2009
September
26- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store
-Angelfood Ministries Food Pickup from 9:30-11am.
28- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.

October
6- 1st Tuesday Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am,Tom Brokaw The Greatest Generation.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
21- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.

Ruskin Heights has NEVER been in the Bulky
business and has not been in the Trash business
for over four years. When the Action Center gives
you incorrect information. Call our Office and
Rhonda with the City at 513-2012. Every incorrect
call needs to be identified so the system can be
corrected. Thank you for your help.

Our CAC is in need of everything. They are in
need of basic items, personal care and cleaning
items. PLEASE be generous.

Flu Shots are being given at the Blue Ridge Library Oct 7, 10:00am-noon and Oct 21, 10:00am-noon. Walgreen, CVS, and many others are giving the NORMAL Flu shots. H1N1 will be a separate shot later. Get your shots TODAY. This is proving to be a challenging year for the FLU.

Cell Phone numbers go PUBLIC in Sept. To prevent this you need to call 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone to be blocked. You WILL be charged for sales calls that come through your phone. BE
PROTECTED.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline
number to be able to make available up to $1500
leading to the arrest and conviction of persons
vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. 474-TIPS.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up. Leaf and limb drop off at 470 & Raytown Rd is OPEN every Saturday from 8am-6pm.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Thank you goes to James Hoelzel for ice and Lydia Pearce for water. Team Leaders for the 12th were Jerry Mitchell, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Marianne Melena, Jo McGahan, John Scott, Goldie Wilder, Tim and April Cushing. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Sept 26.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Oct 13 . Our Bi-Annual HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

If you want to be rich, count all the things you have that money cannot buy.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Sept 11, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Sept 11, 2009
September
17-Hickman CSD-1 School Board Meetng, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
26- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store
-Angelfood Ministries Food Pickup from 9:30-11am.
28- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.

October
6- 1st Tuesday Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am,Tom Brokaw The Greatest Generation.
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
21- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.

Ruskin Heights has NEVER been in the Bulky
business and has not been in the Trash business
for over four years. When the Action Center gives
you incorrect information. Call our Office and
Rhonda with the City at 513-2012. Every incorrect
call needs to be identified so the system can be
corrected. Thank you for your help.

Our CAC is in need of everything. They are in
need of basic items, personal care and cleaning
items. PLEASE be generous.

Beneficiary Deeds are very important to your piece
of mind for your valued asset. Many of our vacant homes could have been helped if one of these Beneficiary Deeds would have been in place. Legal Aide is partnering with our community to provide this service. If you are interested PLEASE call the Office.

Cell Phone numbers go PUBLIC in Sept. To prevent this you need to call 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone to be blocked. You WILL be charged for sales calls that come through your phone. BE
PROTECTED.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline
number to be able to make available up to $1500
leading to the arrest and conviction of persons
vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. 474-TIPS.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up. Leaf and limb drop off at 470 & Raytown Rd is OPEN every Saturday from 8am-6pm.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Sept 26.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Oct 13 . Our Bi-Annual HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.

Tact is the ability to make a point without making an enemy.

April Cushing

 

 

 

Sept 4, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Sept 4, 2009

September
11- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
- Angelfood Ministries Money Due for Sept.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Ruskin Trash and Bulky will be postponed one day. 16-Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
26- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store
-Angelfood Ministries Food Pickup from 9:30-11am.
28- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.

October
9- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
10- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
21- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
24- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
31-Halloween. Please watch for our little people.

Ruskin Heights has never been in the Bulky business and has not been in the Trash business for over four years. When the Action Center gives
you incorrect information. Call our Office and Rhonda with the City at 513-2012. Every incorrect call needs to be identified so the system can be
corrected. Thank you for your help.

Beneficiary Deeds are very important to your piece of mind for your valued asset. Many of our vacant homes could have been helped if one of these Beneficiary Deeds would have been in place. Legal Aide is partnering with our community to provide this service. If you are interested PLEASE call the Office after September 9.

Cell Phone numbers go PUBLIC in Sept. To prevent this you need to call 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone to be blocked. You WILL be charged for sales calls that come through your phone. BE PROTECTED.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline number to be able to make available up to $1500 leading to the arrest and conviction of persons vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. 474-TIPS.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY.EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up. Leaf and limb drop off at 470 & Raytown Rd is OPEN every Saturday from 8am-6pm.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Our next weekend will be Sept 12.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Oct 13 . Our Bi-Annual HOMEOWNER Meeting will be Nov 10.
Adversities are often blessings in disquise.
April Cushing

 

 

 

Aug 30, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
August 30, 2009

Aug 31-Sept 8 Office will be closed.

September
7- LABOR DAY. Trash will be bumped one day.
Mid Continent Library, Hillcrest Comm Center and RHHA Office closed.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc at Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
- Angelfood Ministries Money Due for Sept.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Ruskin Trash and Bulky will be postponed one day. 16-Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
26- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store
-Angelfood Ministries Food Pickup from 9:30-11am.
28- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.

Ruskin Heights has never been in the Bulky business and have not been in the Trash business for over four years. When the Action Center gives
you incorrect information. Call our Office and Rhonda with the City at 513-2012. Every incorrect call needs to be identified so the system can be
corrected. Thank you for your help.

Beneficiary Deeds are very important to your piece of mind for your valued asset. Many of our vacant homes could have been helped if one of these Beneficiary Deeds would have been in place. Legal Aide is partnering with our community to provide this service. If you are interested PLEASE call the Office after September 9.

Cell Phone numbers go PUBLIC next month. To prevent this you need to call 888-382-1222 from the cell phone to be blocked. You WILL be charged for sales calls that come through your phone. BE PROTECTED.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline number to be able to make available up to $1500 leading to the arrest and conviction of persons vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. Local media has blown our burglars out of proportion. Our area has no more or less than any other area of the City. Our ONLY difference is WE want to be more proactive to curb these numbers in our neighborhood.

Our Local Food Pantry CAC is in need of some of the following items: hand and laundry soap, hair shampoo, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc. As always ANY donatins are greatly appreciated.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

The Ruskin Office will be closed the first week of September. Please be informed of this time.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY.EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leo and June Hamilton donated water. No clients were available for this weekend , so Our next weekend will be Sept 12.

RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Sept 8. Our Bi-Annual Homeowner Meeting will be Nov 10.
Sunset in one land is sunrise in another.
April Cushing

 

 

Aug 24, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
August 24, 2009
AUGUST
29- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
- Angelfood Ministries Food pick up for Aug from 9:30-11am.

Aug 31-Sept 8 Office will be closed.

September
7- LABOR DAY. Trash will be bumped one day.
Mid Continent Library, Hillcrest Comm Center and RHHA Office closed.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc at Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Ruskin Trash and Bulky will be postponed one day. 16-Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
26- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store
28- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline number to be able to make available up to $1500 leading to the arrest and conviction of persons vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. Local media has blown our burglars out of proportion. Our area has no more or less than any other area of the City. Our ONLY difference is WE want to be more proactive to curb these numbers in our neighborhood.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

The Ruskin Office will be closed the first week of September. Please be informed of this time.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY.EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water, Katherine & James Hoelzel for ice. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat Aug 22 were Jerry Mitchell, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Marianne Melena, Jo McGahan,Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Aug 29.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Sept 8. Our Bi-Annual Homeowner Meeting will be Nov 10.
Poverty of purpose is far worse than poverty of purse.
April Cushing

 

 

 

Aug 17, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
August 17, 2009
AUGUST
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
24-SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.
29- Angelfood Ministries Food pick up for Aug from 9:30-11am.
Aug 31-Sept 8 Office will be closed.
September
7- LABOR DAY. Trash will be bumped one day.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc at Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Ruskin Trash and Bulky will be postponed one day. 16-Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.
26- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store
28- SMA-CCO St Matthews, 7pm.

WE have NOW partnered with the TIPS Hotline number to be able to make available up to $1500 leading to the arrest and conviction of persons vandalizing and burglarizing OUR homes. Local media has blown our burglars out of proportion. Our area has no more or less than any other area of the City. Our ONLY difference is WE want to be more proactive to curb these numbers in our neighborhood.

I still help fill out the following forms from the City - Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified and to make an appointment. Call 761-6050.

The Ruskin Office will be closed the first week of September. Please be informed to this time.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets ARE BEING GIVEN for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Gaynell Cooper for refreshments, Lydia Pearce for her donation of water, Katherine & James Hoelzel for ice. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat July 25 were Jerry Mitchell, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Shirley Dobbins, Marianne Melena, Goldie Wilder, John Scott, Kimberly Hattery, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Aug 22.

Our website is RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Sept 8. Our Bi-Annual Homeowner Meeting will be Nov 10.
Words cannot break bones, but they can break hearts.
April Cushing

 

Aug 9, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
August 8, 2009
AUGUST
11- School Parade.
13- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
14-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
- Angelfood Ministries Money for Aug Due.
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.
29- Angelfood Ministries Food pick up for Aug from 9:30-11am.
Aug 31-Sept 8 Office will be closed.
September
7- LABOR DAY.
8-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc at Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11- 2nd Friday at the Trailside, 7:30am.
12- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
16-Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste, 7pm.


Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of school supplies. Other personal products are always needed. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair Grant applications are available through the City. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified. Call 761-6050.

Property Tax payments can NOW be in four installments if you are 62 or older. Contact Jackson County Tax Office for details

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets are being given for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Gaynell Cooper for refreshments, Lydia Pearce for her donation of water, Katherine & James Hoelzel for ice. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat July 25 were Jerry Mitchell, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Shirley Dobbins, Marianne Melena, Goldie Wilder, John Scott, Kimberly Hattery, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Aug 22.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Sept 8. Our Bi-Annual Homeowner Meeting will be Nov 10.
Time is one of the greatest gifts we can give each other.
April Cushing

 

Aug 1, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
August 1, 2009
AUGUST
8- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
10-Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
11- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
13- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
14- Angelfood Ministries Money for Aug Due.
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.
29- Angelfood Ministries Food pick up for Aug from 9:30-11am.


Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of school supplies. Other personal products are always needed. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair Grant applications are available through the City. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified. Call 761-6050.

Property Tax payments can NOW be in four installments if you are 62 or older. Contact Jackson County Tax Office for details

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. Chapter 62 Tickets are being given for any trash, big bulky or limbs out at the street before their time of pick up.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water, Katherine & James Hoelzel for the juice, treats and ice. Goldie Wilder for her donation of plastic bags. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat July 25 were Jerry Mitchell, Marianne Melina, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Goldie Wilder, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Aug 8.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Aug 11.
Your life either sheds light or casts a shadow.
April Cushing

 

 

July 27, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
July 24, 2009
AUGUST
4-Day Time Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Frank Mosher.
8- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
10-Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
11- Ruskin Heig hts Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
13- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.


Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of school supplies. Other personal products are always needed. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair Grant appli cations are available through the City. Call the Ruskin Heights Office to be income qualified. Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. EARLY BULKY and any other debris at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her=2 0donation of water, Katherine & James Hoelzel for the juice, treats and ice. Goldie Wilder for her donation of plastic bags. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat July 25 were……. Jerry Mitchell, Marianne Melina, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Goldie Wilder, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be Aug 8.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are always the second Tuesday of every month at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is Aug 11.
A clear conscience is a soft pillow.
April Cushing

 

 

July 20, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
July 17, 2009

July
20-24 Office Closed.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
27- SMA-CCO, St Matthew Apostle, 7pm.

AUGUST
4-Day Time Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Frank Mosher.
8- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
10-Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
11- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
13- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.


Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of canned meats and tuna, cleaning supplies and of course personal hygiene items to include laundry soap. School supplies are also needed before school begins soon. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair applications are available through the Ruskin Heights Office. To be income qualified Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. As a Home Association we will not tolerate the mentality of just putting items or move-outs at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat July 11 were Jerry Mitchell, Helen Wardlow, Michael Jacobe, Marianne Melina, Patrick Kelley, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be July 25.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
A clear conscience is a soft pillow.
April Cushing

 

July`13, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
July 9, 2009

July
16-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Office.
18- KC Free Health Clinic will have a FREE HIV Screening at Community Assistance Council from 9am-noon.
20-24 Office Closed.
22- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
27- SMA-CCO, St Matthew Apostle, 7pm.

AUGUST
4-Day Time Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Frank Mosher.
8- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
10-Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
11- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
13- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.


The KC FREE Health Clinic will start having HIV screenings. The first date will be Saturday, July 18 at the Community Assistance Council, 10901 Blue Ridge Blvd, from 9am-noon. This will be the first of many that will be arranged.
Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of canned meats and tuna, cleaning supplies and of course personal hygiene items to include laundry soap. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair applications are available through the Ruskin Heights Office. To be income qualified Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. Two household bags of trash per week with recycling are allowed. As a Home Association we will not tolerate the mentality of just putting items or move-outs at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat July 11 were Jerry Mitchell, Helen Wardlow, Michael Jacobe, Marianne Melina, Patrick Kelley, Kathy Alivernia, LaReita Boyer, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be July 25.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
Wise is the person who knows what to say and when to say it.
April Cushing

July 2, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
July 2, 2009

July
7-Library, 10am, Russian Debutantes Handbook by Gary Shteyngart.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.
10-MID YEAR UNLIMITED household bags with recycle in Ruskin.
11- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
14- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
16-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Office.
18- KC Free Health Clinic will have a FREE HIV Screening at Community Assistance Council from 9am-noon.
20-24 Office Closed.
22- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
27- SMA-CCO, St Matthew Apostle, 7pm.
AUGUST
4-Day Time Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Frank Mosher.
8- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
10-Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
11- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
13- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
22- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
26- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

Mid YEAR UNLIMITED household bag pick up
WILL be the week after the 4th. RUSKIN will be FRIDAY the 10. Get those EXTRA bags from the basement and garage. This is YOUR chance to get rid of them at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
The KC FREE Health Clinic will start having HIV screenings. The first date will be Saturday, July 18 at the Community Assistance Council, 10901 Blue Ridge Blvd, from 9am-noon. This will be the first of many that will be arranged.
Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of canned meats and tuna, cleaning supplies and of course personal hygiene items to include laundry soap. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair applications are available through the Office. To be income qualified Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. As a Home Association we will not tolerate the mentality of just putting items at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat June 27 were Jerry Mitchell, Goldie Wilder, John Scott, Tim and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be July 11.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
All work and no play will take the joy of life away.
April Cushing

 

 

June 26, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
June 26, 2009

July
3- Ruskin Regular TWO household bags of trash with recycle. Kansas City Offices Closed and Hillcrest Comm Center.
4- Independence Day. Blue Ridge Library CLOSED. Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN.
7-Library, 10am, Russian Debutantes Handbook by Gary Shteyngart.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.
10-MID YEAR UNLIMITED household bags with recycle in Ruskin.
11- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
14- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
16-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Office.
20-24 Office Closed.
22- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.


Mid YEAR UNLIMITED household bag pick up
WILL be the week after the 4th. RUSKIN will be FRIDAY the 10. Get those EXTRA bags from the basement and garage. This is YOUR chance to get rid of them at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
BE AWARE of Chapter 62 Trash tickets. When in doubt check our website for all the rules. No materials out before 3 oclock the day before a service. Household waste storage by the house has to be in sealed containers. No tree or leaf trash by the street. Raytown Rd & 470 is OPEN Saturdays from 8am-6pm. FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

Our local food pantry, CAC, is in need of canned meats and tuna, cleaning supplies and of course personal hygiene items to include laundry soap. As always any donations are appreciated.

Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair applications are available through the Office. To be income qualified Call 761-6050.

Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. As a Home Association we will not tolerate the mentality of just putting items at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level and weather. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat June 13 were Jerry Mitchell, Goldie Wilder, Nancy Simrell, Tim Cushing, and George Chase. Our next weekend will be July 11.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
To conquer sin, nip it in the bud of temptation.
April Cushing

 

June 19, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
June 19, 2009

June
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Angelfood FOOD Pick-up from 9:30-11:00.
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July
3- Ruskin Regular TWO household bags of trash with recycle. Kansas City Offices Closed and Hillcrest Comm Center.
4- Independence Day. Blue Ridge Library CLOSED. Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN.
7-Library, 10am, Russian Debutantes Handbook by Gary Shteyngart.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.
10-MID YEAR UNLIMITED household bags with recycle.
11- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
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14- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
16-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Office.
20-24 Office Closed.
22- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.


Mid YEAR UNLIMITED household bag pick up
WILL be the week after the 4th. RUSKIN will be FRIDAY the 10. Get those EXTRA bags from the basement and garage. This is YOUR chance to get rid of them at NO EXTRA CHARGE.< /span>
BE AWARE of Chapter 62 Trash tickets. When in doubt check our website for all the rules. No materials out before 3 oclock the day before a service. Household waste storage by the house has to be in sealed containers. No tree or leaf trash by the street. Raytown Rd & 470 is OPEN Saturdays from 8am-6pm. FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.


Income Qualified individuals may be able to take advantage of Special Programs that include Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair from Kansas City. To be income qualified or to make an APPOINTMENT for ANY of these programs Call the OFFICE at 761-6050. Do your part and ask today.

More… Chapter 62 TRASH. 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 A RE at the OWNERS expense.
Ruskin Trash Day is FRIDAY. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. As a Home Association we will not tolerate the mentality of just putting items at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We would like to Thank Lydia Pearce for her donation of water. We are always in need of heavy plastic bags and water. Leaders that showed up for Sat June 13 were Jerry Mitchell, Goldie Wilder, Nancy Simrell, Tim Cushing, and George Chase. Our next weekend will be June 27.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
To conquer sin, nip it in the bud of temptation.
April Cushing

 

 

June 12, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
June 12, 2009

June
18-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
21-Fathers Day.
22-SMA-CCO at St Matthews20Apostle, 7pm.
24-Regular Day Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Angelfood FOOD Pick-up from 9:30-11:00.

July
3- Ruskin Regular TWO household bags of trash with recycle. Kansas City Offices Closed and Hillcrest Comm Center.
4- Independence Day. Blue Ridge Library CLOSED. Hillcrest Comm Center OPEN.
7-Library, 10am, Russian Debutantes Handbook by Gary Shteyngart.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.
10-MID YEAR UNLIMITED household bags with recycle.
11- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
14- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
16-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Office.
20-24 Office Closed.
22- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.


Mid YEAR UNLIMITED household bag pick up
WILL be the week after the 4th. RUSKIN will be FRIDAY the 10. Get those EXTRA bags from the basement and garage. This is YOUR chance to get rid of them at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
BE AWARE of Chapter 62 Trash tickets. When in doubt check our website for all the rules. No materials out before 3 oclock the day before a service. Household waste storage by the house has to be in sealed containers. No tree or leaf trash by the street. Raytown Rd & 470 is OPEN Saturdays from 8am-6pm. FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.


Income Qualified individuals may be able to take advantage of Special Programs that include Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair20from Kansas City. 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.

More… Chapter 62 TRASH. 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. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. As a Home Association we will not tolerate the mentality of just putting items at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone.

Any anonymous complaints to the Office need to be signed and have a phone number. We will keep the info confidential and report it to the right people.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Leaders that showed up for Sat June 6 were, Jerry Mitchell, Tim & April Cushing. Our next weekend will be June 13.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
You are rich when you are satisfied with what you have.
April Cushing

 

 

 

June 5, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
June 5, 2009

June
11-Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Real Murders by Charlaine Harris.
12-Angelfood Money for June is Due.
< b>13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
14-Flag Day.
18-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
21-Fathers Day.
22-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm.
24-Regular Day Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Angelfood FOOD Pick-up from 9:30-11:00.

July
3- Ruskin Regular TWO household bags of trash with recycle.
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4- Independence Day. Blue Ridge Library CLOSED.
7-Library, 10am, Russian Debutantes Handbook by Gary Shteyngart.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.
10-MID YEAR UNLIMITED household bags with recycle.
11- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
13- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
14- Ruskin Heights Homes Association, 7pm, Ruskin High School Media Center.
16-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Office.
20-24 Office Closed.
22- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
25- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.


Mid YEAR UNLIMITED household bag pick up
WILL be the week after the 4th. RUSKIN will be FRIDAY the 10. Get those EXTRA bags from the basement and garage. This is YOUR chance to get rid of them at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
BE AWARE of Chapter 62 Trash tickets. When in doubt check our website for all the rules. No materials out before 3 oclock the day before a service. Household waste storage by the house has to be in sealed containers. No tree or leaf trash by the street. Raytown Rd & 470 is OPEN Saturdays from 8am-6pm. FREE to Kansas City RES IDENTS.


Income Qualified individuals may be able to take advantage of Special Programs that include Weatherization, Paint and Minor Home Repair from Kansas City. 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.

More… Chapter 62 TRASH. 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. Items are NOT to be on the street until 3 pm the day BEFORE pickup. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the cur b or on the side of your house is not allowed. If you are storing waste it needs to be in a sealed trash container beside the house. As a Home Association we can not tolerate the mentality of just putting items at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone. Call 3-1-1 for an appointment and keep your materials contained or stored until the day before that particular pickup.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Leaders that showed up for Sat May 30 were Leona Dekat, Jerry Mitchell, Tim & April Cushing and Goldie Wilder. Our next weekend will be June 13.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is July 14.
Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.
April Cushing

 

 

 

June 2, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
June 2, 2009

June
4- Rain Garden Workshop FREE at Hillcrest Comm Center from 12:30pm-1:30pm.
6- United Way Day of Caring. Representatives from Sprint will help us Paint a house in our Community. Thank you Sprint for ALL your help.
8-Night Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
9-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11-Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Real Murders by Charlaine Harris.
12-Angelfood Money for June is Due.
13- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
14-Flag Day.
18-Hickman Mills School Board Meeting, 7pm, Admin Bldg.
21-Fathers Day.
22-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm.
24-Regular Day Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg.
27- CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon, Dollar Store.
-Angelfood FOOD Pick-up from 9:30-11:00.


Income Qualified individuals may be able to take advantage of Special Programs from the City. Weatherization basic income guidelines for a single person has a maximum income of $ 21,600. This program is Kansas City- 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.

Basic Community Improvement District info is on the website. To become a CID we need signed petitions from approximately 60 per cent of our landowners. Then it would be approved by the City Council. Our dues would be on our Jackson County Tax Bill, but we would also be able to have a small self tax. With this CID self tax we qualify to be a Local Agency where we can apply for other Federal funds and use them directly. This would enable us to take part in projects faster to help our area. Our Mission is to be clean, green and secure. The CID would hold normal meetings open to all under the Sunshine laws. There are currently around 32 other CIDs throughout our City.

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. Items are NOT to be on the street until 3 pm the day BEFORE pickup. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up. EARLY BULKY and yard debris still at the curb or on the side of your house is not allowed. If you are storing waste it needs to be in a sealed trash container beside the house. As a Home Association we can not tolerate this mentality of just putting items at the curb and it will disappear. Those days are gone. Call 3-1-1 for an appointment and keep your materials contained or stored until the day before that particular pickup.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road IS NOW OPEN Saturday-FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

We have lots of Community Service projects on the drawing board and there will be something for every skill level. These are normally the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Leaders that showed up for Sat May 23 were LaReita Boyer, Jerry Mitchell, Tim & April Cushing. Our next weekend will be June 13.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next meeting is June 9.
Happiness is not a destination but a day by day journey.
April Cushing

 

 

 

May 26, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
May 22, 2009
MAY

27-Hickman Mills C-1 Last Day of School, half day.
30- Angelfood Pick-up for May.
- Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.
-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.

June
2- Day Time Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Chasing Shakespeare by Sarah Smith.
6- United Way Day of Caring. Representatives from Sprint will help us Paint a house in our Community. Thank you Sprint for ALL your help.
8-Night Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
9-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11-Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Real Murders by Charlaine Harris.
13- Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.
14-Flag Day.
21-Fathers Day.
22-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm.
24-Regular Day Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg.
27- Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.

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 single person the maximum is $ 21,600. This program is Kansas City- 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.

Basic Community Improvement District info is on the website. We have been given the ok to proceed with getting information. Advantages include that we would become a political governmental entity. We, as a CID, could take more responsibility for some of our own actions.
These could include being able to take care of leaf and limbs ourselves as well as other issues. Our dues would then become part of your Jackson County Tax Bill. As part of other available activities we could apply for grants and other funds not available as a regular Homes Association. More info will follow.

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 3 pm the day BEFORE pickup. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up.
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 May 30.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm next meeting is June 9.
No deception is more dangerous than self-deception.
April Cushing

 

 

 

May 18, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
May 18, 2009
MAY

20-52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Heights Tornado.
-Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm.
23-Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.
27-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm,
Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell.
27-Hickman Mills C-1 Last Day of School, half day.
30- Angelfood Pick-up for May.
- Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.
-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.

June
2- Day Time Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Chasing Shakespeare by Sarah Smith.
6- United Way Day of Caring. Representatives from Sprint will help us Paint a house in our Community. Thank you Sprint for ALL your help.
8-Night Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Chase by Clive Cussler.
9-Ruskin Heights Homes Assoc Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
11-Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Real Murders by Charlaine Harris.
13- Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.
22-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm.
24-Regular Day Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg.
27- Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY, 7:45-noon.


52nd ANNIVERSARY OF RUSKIN TORNADO.


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 single person the maximum is $ 21,600. This program is Kansas City 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.

Basic Community Improvement District info is on the website. We have been given the ok to proceed with getting information. Advantages include that we would become a political governmental entity. We, as a CID, could take more responsibility for some of our own actions.
These could include being able to take care of leaf and limbs ourselves as well as other issues. Our dues would then become part of your Jackson County Tax Bill. As part of other available activities we could apply for grants and other funds not available as a regular Homes Association. More info will follow.

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 3 pm the day BEFORE pickup. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN. USE Paper bags for lawn debris when you have a Service to pick them up.
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 May 30.
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm next meeting is June 9.
No deception is more dangerous than self-deception.
April Cushing

 

May 11, 2009

 

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
May 11, 2009
MAY

May 2 through October 17 KC Organics and Natural Market will be on these Saturdays at Minor Park from 8am-12:30pm.

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

 

 

May 4, 2009

MAY

May

2- through October 17 KC Organics and Natural Market will be on these Saturdays at Minor Park from 8am-12:30pm.

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.
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.


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 will have Attorney Charles Renner to talk about Community Improvement Districts with their advantages/disadvantages and how to become one.
We are very excited, as we believe this is a better course of action to help our whole community. Come and join us Tuesday, May 12, 7pm at Ruskin High Media Center.
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.

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA before the 52nd Tornado Anniversary. Part of this is Cleanup 101-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. Cheryl Farris, April Cushing, Leona Dekat, LaReita Boyer, Kathy Alivernia, Jo McGann, Jerry Mitchell were Team Leaders for April 25. 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 May 9.
Our NEW website is RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Opportunities to be kind are never hard to find.
April Cushing

 

 

April 27, 2009

April 27, 2009

MAY
1- Ruskin Leaf and Brush CITY Curbside pickup. NO more than 15 paper bags or tied sticks.
5-Daytime Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA. What YOU CAN DO is to first pickup your own yard. Then help us cleanup before the 52nd Tornado Anniversary.
Part of this is Cleanup 101-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. ANY construction needs a dumpster. NOTHING can be out for any TRASH DAY till the DAY BEFORE its collection. PLEASE help us keep our area clean. Dumping at a vacant house is NOW illegal dumping and is a ticketable offense. We are using May 9 to cleanup OUR Area in preparation to the 52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Tornado. Anyone who wants to help can call the Office or meet us at Ruskin Center Dollar Store these Saturdays by 8am.
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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and NEW home repair funds. Forms are available ONLY FOR WEATHERIZATION and PAINT. If you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and make an appointment.
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. Cheryl Farris, April Cushing, Leona Dekat, LaReita Boyer, Kathy Alivernia, Jo McGann, Jerry Mitchell were Team Leaders for April 25. 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 May 9.
Our NEW website is RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

To love to teach is one thing, to love those you teach is quite another.
April Cushing

 

 

April 20, 2009

April 20, 2009
April
NOW through April 24-Abraham Lincoln Self-Made in America a FREE traveling exhibit at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO.


20-24 Ruskin Heights Office will be closed.
22-Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Night by Elie Wiesel.
25- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.
27-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm, 8001 Longview Rd.

MAY
5-Daytime Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA. What YOU CAN DO is to first pickup your own yard. Then help us cleanup before the 52nd Tornado Anniversary.
Part of this is Cleanup 101-Chapter 62. 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. ANY construction needs a dumpster. NOTHING can be out for any TRASH DAY till the DAY BEFORE its collection. PLEASE help us keep our area clean. Dumping at a vacant house is NOW illegal dumping and is a ticketable offense. We are using April 25 and May 9 to cleanup OUR Area in preparation to the 52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Tornado. Anyone who wants to help can call the Office or meet us at Ruskin Center Dollar Store these Saturdays by 8am.
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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and NEW home repair funds. Forms are available ONLY FOR WEATHERIZATION and PAINT. If you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and make an appointment.
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 April 25.
Our NEW website is RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

To forget the elderly is to ignore the wisdom of the years.
April Cushing

 

 

April 13, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
April 12, 2009
April
NOW through April 24-Abraham Lincoln Self-Made in America a FREE traveling exhibit at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO.

16- Hickman Mills School Board, 7pm at the Admin Bldg. Welcome of New MEMBERS.
- Blue Ridge Library and ALL Mid-Continent Libraries Closed for in service training.
18-Community America Bank at 11501 Blue Ridge (Longview Square) will SHRED-IT from 8am-NOON.
Shred your materials for Free. Keep ID Theft under control. A small donation would be appreciated.
-MCC-Longview FLIGHTS of FANCY, noon-4pm, 500 SW Longview Rd.
20-24 Ruskin Heights Office will be closed.
22-Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Night by Elie Wiesel.
25- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.
27-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm, 8001 Longview Rd.

MAY
5-Daytime Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin.
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.
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.
14-Daytime Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler.
20-52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Heights Tornado.
-Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm.
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.

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA. What YOU CAN DO is to first pickup your own yard. Then help us cleanup before the 52nd Tornado Anniversary.
Part of this is Cleanup 101-Chapter 62. 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. ANY construction needs a dumpster. NOTHING can be out for any TRASH DAY till the DAY BEFORE its collection. PLEASE help us keep our area clean. Dumping at a vacant house is NOW illegal dumping and is a ticketable offense. We are using April 25 and May 9 to cleanup OUR Area in preparation to the 52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Tornado. Anyone who wants to help can call the Office or meet us at Ruskin Center Dollar Store these Saturdays by 8am.
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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and NEW home repair funds. Forms are available ONLY FOR WEATHERIZATION NOW. If you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and make an appointment.
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 Leaders from April 4 were Jerry Mitchell, April Cushing, Tim Cushing, Leona Dekat, Joe Dekat, Lareita Boyer, Goldie Wilder, Nancy Simrell, Marianne Melena. Our next weekend will be April 25.
Our NEW website is RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

We are not buried by our problems. We are only planted for a newer day.
April Cushing

 

 

 

April 6, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
April 6, 2009

April
NOW through April 24-Abraham Lincoln Self-Made in America a FREE traveling exhibit at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
10-GOOD FRIDAY. NO Hickman Mills School. Hillcrest Comm Center and Blue Ridge Library open.
12-Happy Easter.
13-Night Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Saving Fish For Drowning by Amy Tan.
14-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
15- Southern Comm Coalition meets at Baptiste Education Center at 7pm.
16- Hickman Mills School Board, 7pm at the Admin Bldg. Welcome of New MEMBERS.
- Blue Ridge Library and ALL Mid-Continent Libraries Closed for in service training.
18-Community America Bank at 11501 Blue Ridge (Longview Square) will SHRED-IT from 8am-NOON.
Shred your materials for Free. Keep ID Theft under control. A small donation would be appreciated.
-MCC-Longview FLIGHTS of FANCY, noon-4pm, 500 SW Longview Rd.
20-24 Ruskin Heights Office will be closed.
22-Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Night by Elie Wiesel.
25- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.
27-SMA-CCO at St Matthews Apostle, 7pm, 8001 Longview Rd.

MAY
9- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY
12-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING 7pm Ruskin High Media Center.
20-52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Heights Tornado.

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA. What YOU CAN DO is to first pickup your own yard. Then help us cleanup before the 52nd Tornado Anniversary.
Part of this is Cleanup 101-Chapter 62. 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. ANY construction needs a dumpster. NOTHING can be out for any TRASH DAY till the DAY BEFORE its collection. PLEASE help us keep our area clean. Dumping at a vacant house is NOW illegal dumping and is a ticketable offense.

We are using April 4, April 25 and May9 to cleanup OUR Area in preparation to the 52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Tornado. Anyone who wants to help can call the Office or meet us at Ruskin Center Dollar Store these Saturdays by 8am.

ID Theft can hit anyone of us. Community America will put on a SHRED EVENT at 5 local banks. Our closest is at Longview Square on April 18 from 8am-noon. Mark your calendars. Donations will be accepted and donated to Junior Achievement of MiddleAmerica, Inc.

The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and NEW home repair funds. Forms are available ONLY FOR WEATHERIZATION. If you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and make an appointment. As soon as the other MHR forms become available, we will call you in with your supporting documents.
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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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

April 12th we will be celebrating our ONE Year Anniversary of having Community Service workers helping in OUR Community. Thanks to ALL their help in cleaning up trash, passing out fliers and helping us clean up foreclosed properties.

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 Leaders from April 4 were Jerry Mitchell, April Cushing, Tim Cushing, Leona Dekat, Joe Dekat, Lareita Boyer, Goldie Wilder, Nancy Simrell, Marianne Melena. Our next weekend will be April 25.
Our NEW website is RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next regular meeting is April 14. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Praise has the power to lighten our heaviest burden.
April Cushing

 

 

 

 

March 30, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 30, 2009

April
4- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.
7- SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS  GO VOTE.
-Daytime Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Old School by K.C. Big Read.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
10-GOOD FRIDAY. NO Hickman Mills School. Hillcrest Comm Center and Blue Ridge Library open.
12-Happy Easter.
13-Night Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Saving Fish For Drowning by Amy Tan.
14-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
16- Blue Ridge Library and ALL Mid-Continent Libraries Closed for in service training.
18-Community America Bank at 11501 Blue Ridge (Longview Square) will SHRED-IT from 8am-NOON.
Shred your materials for Free. Keep ID Theft under control. A small donation would be appreciated.
-MCC-Longview FLIGHTS of FANCY, noon-4pm, 500 SW Longview Rd.
20-24 Ruskin Heights Office will be closed.
22-Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Night by Elie Wiesel.
25- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.

MAY

12-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING 7pm Ruskin High Media Center.
20-52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Heights Tornado.

     Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA. What YOU CAN DO is to first pickup your own yard. Then help us cleanup before the 52nd Tornado Anniversary.
Part of this is Cleanup 101-Chapter 62. 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. ANY construction needs a dumpster. NOTHING can be out for any TRASH DAY till the DAY BEFORE its collection. PLEASE help us keep our area clean.  Dumping at a vacant house is NOW illegal dumping and is a ticketable offense.

      We are using March 28, April 4 and April 25 to cleanup OUR Area in preparation to the 52nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Tornado. Anyone who wants to help can call the Office or meet us at Ruskin Center Dollar Store these Saturdays by 8am.

       Hickman Mills School Board Elections will be Tuesday, April 7. BE INFORMED and GO VOTE.

    ID Theft can hit anyone of us. Community America will put on a SHRED EVENT at 5 local banks. Our closest is at Longview Square on April 18 from 8am-noon. Mark your calendars. Donations will be accepted and donated to Junior Achievement of MiddleAmerica, Inc.

    Spring is a good time to think of POISON AWARENESS. As we are spring cleaning be aware of chemicals we have around the house in our garages and sheds. These are many times very inviting to children and pets. The POISON CONTROL HOTLINE is 1-800-222-1222. Proper disposal is very important. Call Household Hazardous Waste at 784-2080 for an appointment.

     The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and home repair funds. Forms are NOT available yet, but if you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and be put on the list. As soon as the forms become available, we will call you in with your supporting documents.
     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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
        Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road IS NOW OPEN Saturday-FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.
     The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from 9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

     Our WEBSITE has been updated. Visit it at
          RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com

     April 12th we will be celebrating our ONE Year Anniversary of having Community Service workers helping in OUR Community. Thanks to ALL who have helped in cleaning up trash, passing out fliers and helping us clean up foreclosed properties.

   We have lots more projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Our Leaders from March 28 were Jerry Mitchell, April Cushing, Tim Cushing, John Scott, Cheryl Farris and Goldie Wilder.  Our next weekend will be April 4.
              Our NEW website is  RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next regular meeting is April 14.  The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart.
                          April Cushing

 

 

March 23, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association

March 23, 2009

March

28- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.

April 4- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.

7- SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS GO VOTE.

9 - Daytime Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Old School by K.C. Big Read. 9-Daytime Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.

10 - GOOD FRIDAY. NO Hickman Mills School. Hillcrest Comm Center and Blue Ridge Library open.

12 - Happy Easter.

13 - Night Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Saving Fish For Drowning by Amy Tan.

14 - Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm. 16- Blue Ridge Library and ALL Mid-Continent Libraries Closed for in service training.

18-Community America Bank at 11501 Blue Ridge (Longview Square) will SHRED-IT from 8am-NOON. Shred your materials for Free. Keep ID Theft under control. A small donation would be appreciated. -MCC-Longview FLIGHTS of FANCY, noon-4pm, 500 SW Longview Rd.

20-24 - Ruskin Heights Office will be closed.

22-Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Night by Elie Wiesel. 25- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store. CLEAN UP SATURDAY.

MAY 12-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING 7pm Ruskin High Media Center.

20-52 nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Heights Tornado.

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has partnered with us to CLEAN UP OUR AREA. What YOU CAN DO is to first pickup your own yard. Then help us cleanup before the 52 nd Tornado Anniversary. Part of this is Cleanup 101-Chapter 62. 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. ANY construction needs a dumpster. NOTHING can be out for any TRASH DAY till the DAY BEFORE its collection. PLEASE help us keep our area clean. Dumping at a vacant house is NOW illegal dumping and is a ticketable offense.

 

We are using March 28, April 4 and April 25 to cleanup OUR Area in preparation to the 52 nd Anniversary of the Ruskin Tornado. Anyone who wants to help can call the Office or meet us at Ruskin Center Dollar Store these Saturdays by 8am.

Hickman Mills School Board Elections will be Tuesday, April 7. BE INFORMED and GO VOTE.

ID Theft can hit anyone of us. Community America will put on a SHRED EVENT at 5 local banks. Our closest is at Longview Square on April 18 from 8am-noon. Mark your calendars. Donations will be accepted and donated to Junior Achievement of MiddleAmerica, Inc. If you need a list of credit counselors PLEASE call the Office. Many FREE sources are available throughout the City. The main site for more info is www.kcforeclosurehelp.org

The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and home repair funds. Forms are NOT available yet, but if you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and be put on the list. As soon as the forms become available, we will call you in with your supporting documents.

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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED. Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road IS NOW OPEN Saturday-FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from 9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted. www.Bridgingthegap.org

Our WEBSITE has been updated. Visit it at RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com

April 12 th we will be celebrating our ONE Year Anniversary of having Community Service workers helping in OUR Community. Thanks to ALL their help in cleaning up trash, passing out fliers and helping us clean up foreclosed properties.    

We have lots more projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. Our Leaders from March 14 were Jerry Mitchell, April Cushing, Tim Cushing, Leona Dekat, Helen Wardlow, Michael Jacobe, John Scott, and Leonard Boerger. Our next weekend will be March 28 .

Our NEW website is  RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next regular meeting is April 14. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Your life either sheds light or casts a shadow.

April Cushing

 

 

March 16, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 16, 2009
March

16-20 Hickman Mills School District Spring Break-NO SCHOOL.
21-Hillcrest Community Center OPEN HOUSE from 10am-2pm. See many of the different classes and opportunities available at the Center.
25- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm. Hickman Mills School Board candidate
forum.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
28- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.

April
4- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store.
7- School Board Elections, GO VOTE.
-Daytime Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Old School by K.C. Big Read.
9-Daytime Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, They Did It With Love by Kate Morgenroth.
10-GOOD FRIDAY.
12-Happy Easter.
13-Night Mystery Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Saving Fish For Drowning by Amy Tan.
14-Ruskin Heights Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
18-Community America Bank at 11501 Blue Ridge (Longview Square) will SHRED-IT from 8am-NOON.
Shred your materials for Free. Keep ID Theft under control. A small donation would be appreciated.
-MCC-Longview FLIGHTS of FANCY, noon-4pm,500 SW Longview Rd.
22-Regular Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, Night by Elie Wiesel.
25- Community Service-7:45am-noon, Ruskin Center Dollar Store.

MAY
12-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY

IT IS STILL NOT TOO LATE TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.

District Hearings have been successful. BUT EVERYONES voice needs to be heard. Many CUTS are coming and that cannot be helped. We are looking for compromises and suggestions to help on the Final Decisions which need to be made very soon. If you have ANY COMMENT on the CITY BUDGET - PLEASE email or call the Council.

Council@KCMO.org Mayor@KCMO.org
John Sharp 513-1615 Cathy Jolly 513-1602
Mayor Funkhouser 513-3500

ID Theft can hit anyone of us. Community America will put on a SHRED EVENT at 5 local banks. Our closest is at Longview Square on April 18 from 8am-noon. Mark your calendars. Donations will be accepted and donated to Junior Achievement of MiddleAmerica, Inc.
If you need a list of credit counselors PLEASE call the Office. Many FREE sources are available throughout the City. The main site for more info is www.kcforeclosurehelp.org
The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and home repair funds. Forms are NOT available yet, but if you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and be put on the list. As soon as the forms become available, we will call you in with your supporting documents.
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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road IS NOW OPEN Saturday-FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.
The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from 9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted. www.Bridgingthegap.org
Our WEBSITE has been updated. Visit it at
RuskinHeightsHomesAssociation.com
We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol. These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our Leaders from Feb 28 were Jerry Mitchell and April Cushing. Our next weekend will be March 14 .
Our website is http://beforemay.tripod.com Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm. The next regular meeting is April 14. The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Do not spend time, invest it.
April Cushing

 

 

 

March 9, 2009

 

Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
March 9, 2009
March

12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams.
14- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.
-Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Rd OPENS. NO CHARGE to City residents.
16-20 Hickman Mills School District Spring Break-NO SCHOOL.
17- St Patrick's Day.
21-Hillcrest Community Center OPEN HOUSE from 10am-2pm. See many of the different classes and opportunities available at the Center.
25- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm. Hickman Mills School Board candidate forum.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
28- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.

April
4- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon
7- School Board Elections.
14- Ruskin Heights  Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
18-Community America Bank at 11501 Blue Ridge (Longview Square) will SHRED-IT from 8am-NOON.
Shred your materials for Free. Keep ID Theft under control. A small donation would be appreciated.

MAY
12-Th e NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY

  IT IS STILL NOT TOO LATE TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. 

District Hearings have been successful. BUT EVERYONES voice needs to be heard. Many CUTS are coming and that cannot be helped. We are looking for compromises and suggestions to help on the Final Decisions which need to be made very soon.   If you have ANY COMMENT on the CITY BUDGET -  PLEASE email or call the Council.

Council@KCMO.org Mayor@KCMO.org
John Sharp 513-1615   & nbsp;     Cathy Jolly 513-1602
Mayor Funkhouser  513-3500

If you need a list of credit counselors PLEASE call the Office. Many FREE sources are available throughout the City. The main site for more info is     www.kcforeclosurehelp.org

The new stimulus program will contain some home weatherization and home repair funds. Forms are NOT available yet, but if you would be interested in applying Call the Heights Office and be put on the list. As soon as the forms become available, we will call you in with your suppo rting documents.

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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road WILL OPEN Saturday March 14- FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

Delinquent bills are being sent out. We are having success at litigations. If you need a payment plan just call the Office at 816-761-6050.

At our next HOA meeting we will do more discussion about the Urban Renewal Plan. Any feedback or questions can be called into the Office at 761-6050. Our PROPOSED MAP will be ready.

The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from 9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our Leaders from Feb 28 were Jerry Mitchell and April Cushing.  Our next weekend will be March 14 .
              Our website is  http://beforemay.tripod.com   Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next regular meeting is April 14.  The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

To stay youthful, stay useful.
                          April Cushing

 

 

Mar 2, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights H omes Association
March 2, 2009
March

8-Daylight Savings Time Begins-Check smoke alarms and batteries. The life you save may be your own.
9-Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, White Night by Jim Butcher.
10-Ruskin Heights  Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams.
14- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.
-Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Rd OPENS. NO CHARGE to City residents.
16-20 Hickman Mills School District Spring Break-NO SCHOOL.
17- St Patrick's Day.
21-Hillcrest Community Center OPEN HOUSE from 10am-2pm. See many of the different classes and opportunities available at the Center.
25- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm. Hickman Mills School Board candidate
forum.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
28- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.

April
7- School Board Elections.
14- Ruskin Heights  Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.

MAY
12-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY

  District Hearings have been successful. BUT EVERYONES voice needs to be heard. Many CUTS are coming and that cannot be helped. We are looking for compromises and suggestions to help on the Final Decisions which need to be made very soon.   If you have ANY COMMENT on the CITY BUDGET -  PLEASE email or call the Council.

Council@KCMO.org Mayor@KCMO.org
John Sharp 513-1615         Cathy Jolly 513-1602
Mayor Funkhouser  513-3500

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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road WILL OPEN Saturday March 14- FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

Delinquent bills are being sent out. We are having success at litigations. If you need a payment plan just call the Office at 816-761-6050.

At our next HOA meeting we will do more discussion about the Urban Renewal Plan. Any feedback or questions can be called into the Office at 761-6050. Our PROPOSED MAP will be ready.

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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road WILL OPEN Saturday March 14- FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from 9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our Leaders from Feb 28 were Jerry Mitchell and April Cushing.  Our next weekend will be March 14 .
 

Our website is  http://beforemay.tripod.com   Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next regular meeting is March 10.  The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Destroy gossip by ignoring it.
                          April Cushing

 

 

FEB 23, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Feb 23, 2009
February

23-26- Hickman Early Childhood Screening for children 3 to 5 at Baptiste Ed Center.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
-Angelfood Ministries Food for February Pickup at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-SCOUT Discover Day at Anita Gorman Conservation Center, 4750 Troost. Come for woodworking, knot tying, cooking, tree id and more. Call 816-759-7300 for more info.

March

3-Day Time Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle.
8-Daylight Savings Time Begins-Check smoke alarms and batteries. The life you save may be your own.
9-Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, White Night by Jim Butcher.
10-Ruskin Heights  Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams.
13-AngelFood Money for March is due.
14- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.
-Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Rd OPENS. NO CHARGE to City residents.
16-20 Hickman Mills School District Spring Break-NO SCHOOL.
17- St Patrick's Day.
19- Citizen Police Academy starts at Penn Valley College. See www.KCPD.org for details and sign up.
23- Creating Powerful Resumes and Cover Letters at the Blue Ridge Library, 2pm. Call 761-3382 for info.
25- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm. Hickman Mills School Board candidate
forum.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
28- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.
-AngelFood Pick up for March HMCCC from 9:30-11am.
-         
-The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

If you have ANY COMMENT on the CITY BUDGET -  PLEASE email or call the Council.
Council@KCMO.org Mayor@KCMO.org
John Sharp 513-1615         Cathy Jolly 513-1602
Mayor Funkhouser  513-3500
District Hearings have been successful , BUT EVERYONES voice needs to be heard. Many CUTS are coming and that cannot be helped. We are looking for compromises and suggestions to help on the Final Decisions which need to be made very soon.

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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road WILL OPEN Saturday March 14- FREE to Ka nsas City RESIDENTS.

CENSUS Testing EVERY FRIDAY at Hillcrest Comm Center. Be there no later than 12:30 to register.

Delinquent bills will be sent out soon. We are having success at litigations. If you need a payment plan just call the Office at 816-761-6050.

  The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from 9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Feb28 .
Our website is  http://beforemay.tripod.com   Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next regular meeting is March 10.  The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

An interruption may be a divine appointment.
                          April Cushing

 

 

FEB 16 , 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Feb 16, 2009
February

23-26- Hickman Early Childhood Screening for children 3 to 5 at Baptiste Ed Center.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
-Angelfood Ministries Food for February Pickup at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-SCOUT Discover Day at Anita Gorman Conservation Center, 4750 Troost. Come for woodworking, knot tying, cooking, tree id and more. Call 816-759-7300 for more info.

March

3-Day Time Book Club, Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle.
8-Daylight Savings Time Begins-Check smoke alarms and batteries. The life you save may be your own.
9-Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, White Night by Jim Butcher.
10-Ruskin Heights  Homes Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams.
14- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.
-Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Rd OPENS. NO CHARGE to City residents.
16-20 Hickman Mills School District Spring Break-NO SCHOOL.
17- St Patrick's Day.
25- Southern Communities Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm. Hickman Mills School Boa rd candidate
forum.
-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
28- Community Service-Ruskin Center Dollar Store, 7:45am-noon.

    At our last HOA meeting we had guests from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. They were able to share some information with us on an Urban Renewal Plan that I think YOU NEED ALSO.
    IF my neighborhood is an APPROVED Urban Renewal Plan, what is the process for applying for tax abatement?  New construction or rehabilitated real property owned by a resident need only to submit an application for tax abatement along with the appropriate fees and documentation.Any feedback or questions can be called into the Office at 761-6050.

   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 & Brush CURBSIDE PICKUP for RUSKINS will be Friday MAY 1. PAPER BAGS of leaves NO PLASTIC, and limbs no more than 4 feet in length and less than 40 pounds tied with string WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Leaf and Brush at 470 & Raytown Road WILL OPEN Saturday March 14- FREE to Kansas City RESIDENTS.

       CENSUS Testing EVERY FRIDAY at Hillcrest Comm Center. Be there no later than 12:30 to register.


    The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from  9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Feb28 .
              Our website is  http://beforemay.tripod.com   Our Board of Director Meetings are at RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Media Center at 7pm.  The next regular meeting is March 10.  The NEXT HOMEOWNER MEETING will be MAY 12.

Prayerful thinking leads to purposeful thanking.
                 ;          April Cushing

 

 

FEB 9, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Feb 9, 2009
February

13- 2nd Friday at the Trailside at 99th and Holmes, 7am-9am. Meet your City Council People.
-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills-Staff Development
-Angelfood Ministries money for February is DUE. Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church by 4pm.
14- Valentines Day…
-Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
16-Presidents Day. NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills. Hillcrest Comm Center CLOSED. TRASH ONE DAY LATE.
23-26- Hickman Early Childhood Screening for children 3 to 5 at Baptiste Ed Center.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
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-Angelfood Ministries Food for February Pickup at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-SCOUT Discover Day at Anita Gorman Conservation Center, 4750 Troost. Come for woodworking, knot tying, cooking, tree id and more. Call 816-759-7300 for more info.

    At our last HOA meeting we had guests from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. They were able to share some information with us on an Urban Renewal Plan that I think YOU NEED ALSO.
      WHAT is the process to establish an URBAN RENEWAL PLAN?
  In requesting an Urban Renewal Plan Area we would have to meet with a Development Services Specialist to see if this is an appropriate tool to foster redevelopment in an area. If this is determined, the applicant submits an application with a fee to engage the services of Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA). The LCRA w ill research the area, identify the blighting factors and write a plan with recommendations for the removal of the blighting factors.
  Once the Urban Renewal Plan is written, it is submitted to City staff for review of the plan and input regarding any planning, zoning and infrastructure issues in the plan area. City staff reviews and makes recommendations to City Planning for review and recommendations. After City Planning the plan is submitted to the LCRA Board for approval. If approved, LCRA will then submit the plan for final approval to the City Council. The Plan makes property ELIGIBLE for real property tax abatement, but does not automatically grant tax abatement.
Any feedback or questions can be called into the Office at 761-6050. More to come next week.

CENSUS Testing EVERY FRIDAY at Hillcrest Comm Center. Be there no later than 12:30 to register.

THANK YOU Rosehill for tending to our trees in the Memorial Strip. We look forward to a lovely, blooming area.

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The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from  9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

   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.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Feb14 .
              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 March10.

Genuine concern for others is the mark of a great spiritual coach.
                          April Cushing

 

 

FEB 2, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Feb 2, 2009
February

9- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Silver Lies by Ann Parker,
10- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde.
13- 2nd Friday at the Trailside at 99th and Holmes, 7am-9am. Meet your City Council People.
-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills-Staff Development
-Angelfood Ministries money for February is DUE. Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church by 4pm.
14- Valentines Day…
-Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
16-Presidents Day. NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills. Hillcrest Comm Center CLOSED. TRASH ONE DAY LATE.
23-26- Hickman Early Childhood Screening for children 3 to 5 at Baptiste Ed Center.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
-Angelfood Ministries Food for February Pickup at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-SCOUT Discover Day at Anita Gorman Conservation Center, 4750 Troost. Come for woodworking, knot tying, cooking, tree id and more. Call 816-759-7300 for more info.

At our last HOA meeting we had guests from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. They were able to share some information with us on an Urban Renewal Plan that I think YOU NEED ALSO.
      WHAT is the process to establish an URBAN RENEWAL PLAN?
  In requesting an Urban Renewal Plan Area we would have to meet with a Development Services Specialist to see if this is an appropriate tool to foster redevelopment in an area. If this is determined, the applicant submits an application with a fee to engage the services of Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA). The LCRA will research the area, identify the blighting factors and write a plan with recommendations for the removal of the blighting factors.
  Once the Urban Renewal Plan is written, it is submitted to City staff for review of the plan and input regarding any planning, zoning and infrastructure issues in the plan area. City staff reviews and makes recommendations to City Planning for review and recommendations. After City Planning the plan is submitted to the LCRA Board for approval. If approved, LCRA will then submit the plan for=2 0final approval to the City Council. The Plan makes property ELIGIBLE for real property tax abatement, but does not automatically grant tax abatement.
Any feedback or questions can be called into the Office at 761-6050. More to come next week.

CENSUS Testing EVERY FRIDAY at Hillcrest Comm Center. Be there no later than 12:30 to register.

THANK YOU Rosehill for tending to our trees in the Memorial Strip. We look forward to a lovely, blooming area.

The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from  9-5. Check their website for changes in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change with only rechargeable batteries being accepted.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

   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.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Feb14 .
              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 Feb 10.

Those who have suffered are the best ableare the best able to help those who are suffering.
                          April Cushing

 

 

JAN 26, 2009

Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 26, 2009
30-CENSUS Testing at Hillcrest Comm Center. Be there no later than 12:30 to register.
February

3-Day Book Club at Blue Ridge. 10am, Witch Child by Celia Rees.
9- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Silver Lies by Ann Parker,
10- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde.
13- 2nd Friday at the Trailside at 99th and Holmes, 7am-9am. Meet your City Coun cil People.
-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills-Staff Development
-Angelfood Ministries money for February is DUE. Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church by 4pm.
14- Valentines Day…
-Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
16-Presidents Day. NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills. Hillcrest Comm Center CLOSED. TRASH ONE DAY LATE.
23-26- Hickman Early Childhood Screening for children 3 to 5 at Baptiste Ed Center.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
-Angelfood Ministries Food for Feb ruary Pickup at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-SCOUT Discover Day at Anita Gorman Conservation Center, 4750 Troost. Come for woodworking, knot tying, cooking, tree id and more. Call 816-759-7300 for more info.

    At our last HOA meeting we had guests from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. They were able to share some information with us on an Urban Renewal Plan that I think YOU NEED ALSO.
      WHAT is an URBAN RENEWAL PLAN?
  Urban renewal plans are redevelopment plans whereby certain areas of the city have been identified and declared by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) and the City Council of Kansas City, Missouri to be blighted. These plans, therefore, also determine that the areas should be conserved and rehabilitated.  Out of many benefits to THIS PLAN is the ONE most beneficial to us - which is the tax abatement/ freeze for rehabilitation of property in the plan area. Any feedback or questions can be called into the Office at 761-6050. More to come next week.

CENSUS Testing EVERY FRIDAY at Hillcrest Comm Center. Be there no later than 12:30 to register.

The Recycle Center in front of the Old WalMart is Open Wed-Sat from  9-5. Check their website for change in materials they accept. Batteries are the biggest change.         www.Bridgingthegap.org

   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.
     Research has uncovered Ruskin Heights is 55 years old this year. Happy Birthday!!!
    &nbs p; POLICE REPORT: BE ALERT to YOUR surroundings. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CARS WARMING UNATTENDED.CALL 911 when needed.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Feb14 .
              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 Feb 10.

A small light can dispel great darkness.
                          April Cushing

 

 

JAN 19, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 19, 2009


January

19-Martin Luther King Day- Hickman Mills School OFF, Blue Ridge Library OFF, Hillcrest Comm Center OFF.  TRASH ONE DAY LATE THIS WEEK.
20-Debt Management Seminar at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
20-23- Hickman Early Childhood Screening appointments for Febrary 23-26 Call 316-7127.
21- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm.
22-Hickman Mills School Board, 7pm at the Admin Bldg.
24- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
-        Angelfood For January Pickup from Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
26- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 7pm.
28-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm, What is the Matter with Kansas? By Thomas Frank.

February

3-Day Book Club at Blue Ridge. 10am, Witch Child by Celia Rees.
9- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Silver Lies by Ann Parker,
10- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde.
13- 2nd Friday at the Trailside at 99th and Holmes, 7am-9am. Meet your City Council People.
-NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills-Staff Development
-Angelfood Ministries money for February is DUE. Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church by 4pm.
14- Valentines Day…
-Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
16-Presidents Day. NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills. Hillcrest Comm Center CLOSED. TRASH ONE DAY LATE.
23-26- Hickman Early Childhood Screening for children 3 to 5 at Baptiste Ed Center.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
-Angelfood Ministries Food for February Pickup at Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
-SCOUT Discover Day at Anita Gorman Conservation Center, 4750 Troost. Come for woodworking, knot tying, cooking, tree id and more. Call 816-759-7300 for more info.

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.
    Research has uncovered Ruskin Heights is 55 years old this year. Happy Birthday!!!
     The Home Association NOW has a blue trash bin at the side of the NEW Office, 11229 Hickman Mills Dr. This is for recycling aluminum cans to be used for gas to work Community Service. Your cooperation is appreciated.
      CAC Food needs :
After the Holiday Season the cupboards ARE bare. Be mindful of store specials to help replenish the Pantry. Contact Pam at 763-3277 X 108 for any questions. As always ANY contribution is greatly appreciated.
      POLICE REPORT: BE ALERT to YOUR surroundings. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CARS WARMING UNATTENDED.CALL 911 when needed.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7:40am-noon meeting at the Dollar General in Ruskin Center. We have lots of projects on the drawing board and there will be something for everybody. Our next weekend will be Jan24 .
              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 Feb 10.

Fear hinders faith, but trust kindles confidence.
                          April Cushing

 

 

JAN 12, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 12, 2009


January

15- Hickman Mills School Board Meeting at Administration Bldg at 7pm.
17- Leaf and Brush Site at Raytown Road and 470 Will CLOSED at end of Business TODAY until Mid-March.
19-Martin Luther King Day- Hickman Mills School OFF, Blue Ridge Library OFF, Hillcrest Comm Center OFF.  TRASH ONE DAY LATE THIS WEEK.
20-Debt Management Seminar at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
21- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm.
24- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
- Angelfood For January Pickup from Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
26-20SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 7pm.
28-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm, What is the Matter with Kansas? By Thomas Frank.

February

3-Day Book Club at Blue Ridge. 10am, Witch Child by Celia Rees.
9- Evening Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, Silver Lies by Ann Parker,
10- RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES Association Meeting, Ruskin High School Media Center, 7pm.
12- Day Time Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Big Over Easy by Jaspe r Fforde.
13- 2nd Friday at the Trailside at 99th and Holmes, 7am-9am. Meet your City Council People.
- NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills-Staff Development
14- Valentines Day…
-Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.
16-Presidents Day. NO SCHOOL Hickman Mills. Hillcrest Comm Center CLOSED. TRASH ONE DAY LATE.
25- Evening Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm, The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold.
28- Community Service, 7:45am at Ruskin Center Dollar store till NOON.  

  Our January Home Association Meeting will have guests from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City to talk to us about possible plans we could qualify for. PLEASE come listen and bring your questions. They have projects that could REALLY help us as well as our surrounding area.
       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.
     Research has uncovered Ruskin Heights is 55 years old this year. Happy Birthday!!!
     The Home Association NOW has a blue trash bin at the side of the NEW Office. This is for recycling aluminum cans to be used for gas to work Community Service. So if you have pop cans instead of putting them in the City recycle bring them up to the Office at 11229 Hickman Mills Dr.  Your cooperation is appreciated.
      CAC Food needs :
After the New Year the cupboards will be bare. Be mindful of store specials to help replenish the Pantry. Contact Pam at 763-3277 X 108 for any questions. As always ANY contribution is greatly appreciated.
      POLICE REPORT: BE ALERT to YOUR surroundings this Season. Thieves are waiting for you to make a mistake. CALL 911 when needed.
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month 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 Jan24 .
              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 Feb 10.

In the beginning we make our habits, in the end our habits make us.
                          April Cushing

 

 

Jan 5, 2009

Ruskin Neighborhood Community Newsletter
Published by Ruskin Heights Homes Association
Jan 5, 2009


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6- Hickman Mills School resumes for students.
6-Daytime book Club at Blue Ridge Library, 10am, The Bookseller of Kabul by Ashe Seierstad.
8-Daytime Mystery Book Club a Blue Ridge Library, 10am, In a Strange City by Laura Lippman.
9-Office closed.
-Angelfood Money is DUE for January by 4pm. Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church 761-5441.
-2nd Friday at the Trailside, 99th and Holmes, 7:30am-9am.
10- Community Service meeting at Ruskin Dollar Store at 7:45 am-noon.
12-Office Closed.
-Mystery Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm, L.A.Outlaws by T. Jefferson Parker.
13-RUSKIN HEIGHTS HOMES ASSOCIATION at Ruskin High School Media Center at 7pm.
17- Leaf and Brush Site at Raytown Road and 470 Will CLOSED at end of Business TODAY until Mid-March.
19-Martin Luther King Day- Hickman Mills School OFF, Blue Ridge Library OFF, Hillcrest Comm Center OFF.  TRASH ONE DAY LATE THIS WEEK.
20-Debt Management Seminar at Blue Ridge Library, 7pm.
21- Southern Comm Coalition, Baptiste Ed Center, 7pm.
24- Angelfood For January Pickup from Hickman Mills Comm Christian Church from 9:30am-11am.
26- SMA-CCO at St Matthew Apostle, 7pm.
28-Regular Book Club at Blue Ridge Library,7pm, What is the Matter with Kansas? By Thomas Frank.

  Our January Home Association Meeting will have guests from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City to talk to us about possible plans we could qualify for. PLEASE come listen and bring your questions. They have projects that could REALLY help us as well as our surrounding area.

BILLS ARE OUT. IF you do not have yours -Call the Office at 761-6050. The WEBSITE has been updated. PLEASE visit it for your questions.

        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. Late/early Bulky out at the curb will be given TICKETS. PLEASE be aware. Household trash is your two normal house trash bags to also cover small bulky that can be in a plastic bag no more than 40 lbs each. Bulky trash is the oversized household items like furniture and appliances—NO boxes or plastic bags. PLEASE be alert to the PROPER DAY for EACH SERVICE.

         The Home Association NOW has a blue trash bin at the side of the NEW Office. This is for recycling aluminum cans to be used for gas to work Community Service. So if you have pop cans instead of putting them in the City recycle bring them up to the Office at 11229 Hickman Mills Dr.  Your cooperation is appreciated.
      CAC Food needs :
After the New Year the cupboards will be bare. Be mindful of store specials to help replenish the Pantry. Contact Pam at 763-3277 X 108 for any questions. As always ANY contribution is greatly appreciated.
      POLICE: BE ALERT to YOUR surroundings this Season. Thieves are waiting for you to make a mistake. Take your new present boxes to the recycle center at the Old Walmart. Do not advertise your NEW purchases to the world. CALL 911 when needed.
Recycle Christmas trees
    We are now having Community Service workers from South Patrol.  These are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month 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 Jan10 .
&nb sp;             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 JAN 13.

When trouble grows, your character shows.
                          April Cushing

 

 

 

 

Updated Mar 22, 2010

 

 

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