PARTY TONIGHT

Flip Flop Hip Hop party is tonight, Friday, 11/11/11.
The doors will open at 5pm with dinner being served
shortly after.  


Games & Fun for the Kiddos.
Live local entertainment and a DJ the rest of the evening.


This is a family affair, so come one--Come all.
(Readingites are not expected to donate as this is a
benefit for the Reading Recovery.


Merry Lu has done a LOT of work to put this all
together for your benefit and enjoyment!  See you there.

CAMARO GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

Tickets may be sold until Noon on Tuesday, November 15.
Drawing will be held at 1pm on Friday, November 18,
at McCarthy Auto Center in Olathe.


Tickets may still be purchased at Longbine Chevrolet, Lyon County
State Bank, Modern Air or from Barbara Schlobohm.
Tickets are $40 and the check is made out to Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity
and the memo line should read "Reading".

A New Christmas (from Paula Hanlon)

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition
 
  As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor.  This year will be different.  This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans.  There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands.  Yes there is!
    It's time to think outside the box, people.  Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut.  How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?
    Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.
    Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
    Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
    There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates.  And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.  Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
    How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?
    Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
    My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
    OK, you were looking for something more personal.  Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves.  They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
    Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip.  And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theater.
    Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
    Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community.  If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
    You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city.  Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams.  And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.  THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. 

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

The Public Square Steering Committee will meet Wednesday, November 23,
7pm at the Baptist Church.

FLIP FLOP BEACH HOP

You're the main guest at the party Friday night!
11-11-11         5pm  to  Midnight
Belle's Barn  on West Broadway in Lebo


Food and drinks will be provided with local musicians providing
entertainment.  Fun & Games for the kids.  A DJ will providing
beach, rock & roll and country music for listening and dancing!


Silent Auction


This is a FAMILY affair!  Donations will be accepted at the 
door to benefit the Reading Tornado Rebuild.


Questions?  merry_lu@yahoo.com  or 620-256-6272

STEERING COMMITTEE

The Public Square Steering Committee (minus the women, of course) will meet
at 7pm tonight in the Baptist Church.

GIRL'S JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! TONIGHT

Girls night out TONIGHT....Wed, November 9
6:30pm -- homemade soup and sandwich supper
7pm -- relaxing program
UMethodist Church basement


Come in your comfy, relaxing clothes....this is 
not a dress-up affair!


Questions?  Marion Jones  699-3471

Public Square Conference

There will be a state wide Public Square Conference next week in Great Bend.
The Reading Community Development has agreed to pay the $130 registration
fee for Readingites to attend.  You will be responsible for your own transportation,
food and lodging.  Contact Reta Jackson for more information.

Jr High and High School Students

The K-State students working on designs for the park would like to have your input!
Are there specific areas/facilities that you would like to see put into the new park design?
Walking/running/biking trail, skateboard park, basketball or tennis court, etc.


Think about what you would like to do in your spare time but do not have facilities
to do here in Reading.  Let Mrs. Briggs, Mr. Crawford or myself know your interests.

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!

READING RESIDENTS WHO FILED TEMPORARY ADDRESS CHANGE!

If you filed a temporary Change of Address, you will need to submit a NEW Change of Address card

after 6 months -- EVEN IF YOU FILED IT FOR ONE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!

Temporary changes are only good for 6 month periods.  You can resubmit to extend your temporary forward for 6 more months.  After one year you should make a decision as to filing a permanent change.

Remember a temporary address can be cancelled at any time upon your request and a permanent one made

whenever you are moved to what you feel will be your permanent address.

You can go online to  USPS.com   to file your change of address OR go to your post office and ask at the window for a hardcopy Change of Address card OR you can call the post office where you are receiving mail and have the carrier deliver a Change of Address card to your mailbox.

They apologize for any inconvience.

Please feel free to call the Lebo Post Office if you have questions.  620-256-6544

FREE DOCTOR APPOINTMENT

I have 3 appointment times available with the doctor that will be in town on Saturday.
Let me know if you will take one of the them.

bjschlobohm@gmail.com

Reading Community Development

Tonight -- Tues, November 8
7pm
UMethodist Church basement

Decisions about money items.

FLOWERS

The City of Reading received a variety of iris' to be used in the park from Becky Smyth of Derby.
She drove up Saturday morning to deliver them and take a little look around town.

Thank you so much, Becky.

Hand-embroidered Quilt

You can win a quilt that SURVIVED the Reading tornado!
The blue and white quilt was on display in the sanctuary the night of the tornado
when 38 people took refuge in the church basement.  (Even has a couple marks to
prove it!)

Tickets are 6 for $5 or $1 each.
The money goes to the Reading United Methodist Women for their service projects
in and around the Reading community.

Tickets are available from UMW women, City Hall, Reading Grain and Lumber
and The Miracle Cafe.

WOMEN!!!

Girls Just Want to Have Fun this Wednesday, Nov. 9.
You will have your choice of homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts at 6:30pm.
At 7ish, there will be a program designed to relieve stress and make life more fun!

Wear your jeans, wear what is comfortable.  Come and have some fun!

FREE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

This Saturday, November 12, counseling will be available for FREE here in Reading.
We are all dealing with depression, anger, sadness, nightmares, hostility, jealousy.......talk to a
professional and let them help lead you through this.


I have one appointment left at 3:15pm, but if we need to bring in a second counselor, we will.
Email the word NANCY or just tell me.   None of us are immune!


bjschlobohm@gmail.com

DONATION RECEIVED Courtesy of KC Musicians......

Sunday afternoon the William Baker Festival Singers presented a fabulous concert in Prairie Village.
Barbara Schlobohm spoke about the tornado and the continuing needs of the people of Reading.
A Free-Will Offering was taken to help get homes repaired with $1,350.00 being sent home with
us.

I was taken aside at the close of the afternoon and informed that a major donor for the Singers was
going to match, yes I said MATCH, the total offering.  I'm pretty sure I know who this is and you
will recognize his name!

$2,700 will be available to help with recovery thanks to the generosity of these musicians!
Marion Jones and Pat Gundy accompanied Barbara to the concert.

DONATION RECEIVED

The Osage City Eagles attended worship services at Reading United Methodist Church on Sunday morning
and presented a check for $2,300 to be used to help the people of Reading rehabilitate their homes.  They held two steak nights and a fish fry to raise this money for the people of Reading.  What a blessing to have such unselfish neighbors!

FREE HEALTH CLINIC RETURNS

Saturday, November 12
10 am  to  Noon
Reading School

Doctor, nurse, lab technician plus a lab and pharmacy on site.
This is your chance to have FREE medical care right here in Reading.

620-699-3371  or bjschlobohm@gmail

IF you need a flu shot, tetanus shot, childhood immunizations that you have not told me about, let me know by
Tuesday.  They will only bring the doses that are requested in advance.

Make an appt. OR  walk-in.   Just make use of the service, please.

Sunday afternoon concert

WILLIAM BAKER FESTIVAL SINGERS

A Festival of Hymns for the Feast of All Saints
Sunday, November 2
2pm
Faith Lutheran Church
4805  West 67th Street (at Roe Avenue)

No Admission  -- 100% of all donated funds go to support
                             Reading, Kansas, Tornado Victims

Barbara Schlobohm will be speaking and has one seat available in her car!

COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNER

Sunday, 11:30 am
Reading United Methodist basement
Drinks and Tableware will be furnished

Just bring something to share.

FLIP FLOP BEACH HOP

11-11-11  (next Friday)
5pm to midnight
Belle's Barn on West Broadway in Lebo

Food and drinks will be provided.
Local musical entertainment
Fun and games for the kids
DJ providing the oldest & best beach, rock & roll and
         country music
Questions?  Merry Lu 620-256-6272 or merry_lu@yahoo.com

Silent Auction
This is a family affair with surfer dudes of all ages welcome.

Readingites are invited to attend free, but donations will be accepted at the door
to benefit rebuilding efforts for Reading.

COMMUNITY PARTY TONIGHT

Friday, November 4
7 to 9pm
Reading School

Come with your lawn chairs or a blanket and kick back to enjoy the family
movie, THE SANDLOT.  Terry DeDonder will be poppin' up fresh popcorn
and ice cold bottles of water will be available.

See you tonight!

WANT TO TALK?

Saturday, November 12
10 am to Noon
Reading School


An experienced, trained  certified counselor from outside of the Reading community is being brought to town to talk.  To just talk and help us work through all of the turmoil, frustrations, fear, depression, anxiety, sadness, etc that we are all feeling.

Make an appointment by emailing me the word NANCY.  I'll give you a time and a location to meet with her personally.

This is a wonderful gift by a certified counselor.  Come talk.

PAINTERS NEEDED!

Thursday and/or Friday
November 3 or 4th

The Miracle Cafe has been primed and Albert is sanding it today.  Now it is time to get color on those blank walls!  Come in your grubs and help with the cause!

WILLIAM BAKER FESTIVAL SINGERS

A Festival of Hymns for the Feast of All Saints
Sunday, November 2
2pm
Faith Lutheran Church
4805  West 67th Street (at Roe Avenue)

No Admission  -- 100% of all donated funds go to support
                             Reading, Kansas, Tornado Victims

Barbara Schlobohm will be speaking and has one seat available in her car!

COMMUNITY EVENT #1

Friday, November 4
7 to 9pm
School Lunchroom

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an indoor "Drive-In" movie!  The popcorn will be furnished.

The Communications team has round a way for you to relax and enjoy one another's company.
Come with your family to watch The Sandlot and kickback.   Get a look at the beautifully repaired
gymnasium, too!  You're gonna like it!!!!!!!!!

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, November 3
7pm
School Lunchroom


Stay informed on FEMA projects, bids being let, plans for the future, etc.
This is the time that actions are being taken on topics that have been discussed
for months.  Be sure you understand what is happening.

COMMUNITY UPDATE TONIGHT!

Tonight (Wed. Nov. 2) is the Public Square Community Update.  Each action team will be presenting
their accomplishments over the past two months.  Incubator, Housing, Communication, Park

You know what your team is doing, now come learn exactly what the other teams have been doing.

Wed, Nov 2
7pm
UMethodist Church

CORRECTION! CORRECTION! CORRECTION!

Community Update from the Public Square Envisioning last summer will be held
           WEDNESDAY, November 2
            7pm
           UMethodist Church

You will see and hear updates from the Housing, Incubator, Communication and Park action teams.

KSU Park Visit

Due to an evaluation conflict in the architecture department, the visit to Reading has been moved
from Friday, Nov. 4 to MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 around 3:15pm.

Students will be visiting to gain insight first hand into the lay of the park property and the business
district.

HALLOWEEN PARTY TONIGHT!

A Community Halloween party is being held uptown for all the ghoulies and ghosties tonight.
Hot dogs & chips in the UMethodist Church starting at 4:30 followed by games around the Miracle Cafe
and Trunk or Treating at 5:30.

Come join the fun!

COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT

The first Community night will be held this Friday from 7 to 9 in the school lunchroom.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for the indoor "drive-in" movie.  Mrs. Fort will have the popcorn.  Get a look at the newly remodeled gymnasium and just relax!

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Reading City Council will meet this Thursday, November 3, at 7pm in the Reading School cafeteria.
There will be a discussion on the bids for removal of 23 trees along with the other tornado projects.

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Public Square has planned a Community Update gathering at 7pm this Tuesday, November 1, at 7pm.
You are asked to come to the Miracle Cafe for some snacks and the latest information on action team happenings.

FREE Health Clinic to Return

Heart-to-Heart will return to Reading with a FREE health clinic on November 12 from 10 to noon
at the school.

All 18 adult flu shots and 10 child flu shots will be given at that time.  If you would like an appointment to see medical staff please let me know.

CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS -- Parents are asked to provide me with your child's name and age along with the immunizations they will need that day by Tuesday, November 8.  If you are not sure what they need, give me the child's name and age.  Heart-to-Heart is working with the County Health Dept to get all of this taken care of for your child.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Come join the fun uptown Monday night.

Starting at 4:30, there will be hot dogs and chips at the United Methodist Church basement.
Trunk or Treating will be uptown from the school to the UMethodist Church from 5:30 to 6pm.  Please do NOT block the driveway at the fire station!

Questions can be directed to Rhonda Sapp.  She has generously planned this project to help keep our kids safe!

Saturday, OCTOBER 29

CLEAN UP YOUR  YARD DAY!

Break out your gloves & trash bags.  Walk your OWN yard and get all the stones, sticks & limbs, and
rubbish out to the dish for pick up.  (Call 699-3870 to leave a message and let the city know it needs to be picked up)  Then walk it glass, metal and other shards.  It will soon be too cold to enjoy being out and we want the town to lookin nice for those coming through this winter. 

Fill up the dumpsters!  What a great chance to get rid of that stuff that is just sittin' around!!!

Childhood IMMUNIZATIONS

The Lyon County Health Dept will bring needed childhood immunizations to town on Saturday,
November 12.  However, they need to know exactly what is needed.

Please contact me with your child's name and age along with the immunization you know they are in
need of receiving.  If you are not sure, the Health Dept will help determine their need.

bjschlobohm@gmail.com

NOV 12 -- Flu and Tetanus Shots

"Barbara I have a final confirmation from the Health Dept that they will come on Nov 12 to Reading. They will do the Flu vaccine for the 17 adults and 7 kids and 2 Tetanus vaccines."  A message from
Jorge, VP of  South American Disasters.

More info to follow.

Clean Up

There are piles of rubbish around town that need to be discarded.  Please load up your (and your
neighbors) rubbish and take it to the giant trash receptacles provided by the city.  If you have piles
of wood that need to be taken somewhere, call city hall (3870) for help.  (There's no wind today
and it just dampened everything....maybe you can burn it.  Just a thought.)

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Due to construction holdups, the FREE hot dog feed from 4:30 to 6 pm on Halloween will be held
in the UMethodist Church basement.  The games, this year, will be on the veranda of The Miracle Cafe beginning at 5pm.

Questions?  Call Rhonda Sapp or Reta Jackson.

NEW Health Clinic Info

Jorge Coromac of Heart-to-Heart International just called to say they have not received their allottment of flu and tetanus vaccines. 

If you were scheduled to get a flu or tetanus shot on Saturday, please know they will NOT be available.
He is hoping they will arrive for the Nov 12 clinic.

Blood pressures, labs and doctor appointments are still being held.

Jorge apologizes for this problem.

HEALTH CLINIC -- FREE

There is still time to schedule service from the health clinic on Saturday, October 29, between 10am and 2pm.  You can just walk-in, but be aware you will have a wait without an appointment.

Flu shots and tetanus shots will be available for those who request them in advance. 
If there are specific lab tests you are interested in, let me know. 

Remember that this is FREE and right here in town.  Take advantage of it.

620-699-3371
bjschlobohm@gmail.com

FOOD BOXES

The Food Boxes are here and can be picked up at the school's east door after 1pm today.

Lagoon

B & G Consulting is moving forward with the cleaning out of the city lagoon project.

TREE REMOVAL BIDS

The city of Reading has opened the bidding process on the removal of 28 trees.
Specs can be obtained at City Hall between the hours of  9am and 4pm or call
620-699-3870.

FREE Trees Available

Lois Symmonds called and has 3 or 4 trees that are transplantable that she is willing to give to
whomever goes and digs them up.   Terry DeDonder believes there was an oak and a couple redbuds.

POST OFFICE

We may be on hold, but it is important not to "HOLD" back on sending letters to those with the ability to stop this nonsense and bring in at least a temporary post office.

Sylvester Black
VP of Western Area
1745 Stout St
Suite 1000
Denver, CO   80299

This gentleman's information was given to me as the direct boss of Rick Pivovar and the Omaha/Kansas
people.  Let's try to get at least 100 letters to this man by November 1.  We must keep our case in front
of the higher ups face!

PS -- spent yesterday with the school superintendent from Greensburg.  He said after 4 years they still have a temporary post office.

Tree Stump Grinding

Randy Wellnitz was awarded the contract for the grinding of tree stumps on public property.

(Just an idea, but....if you have personal stumps that need grinding you might contact Randy for
perhaps a "group" price -- since he will already be here with his equipment.  Just a thought!)

PANCAKE FEED

Saturday, December 3
5pm to 7pm
UMethodist Church

LIONS CLUB PANCAKE FEED
All proceeds will be used for Christmas treats for the Reading students.

Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, milk, juice and coffee

CITIZENS STATE BANK AND TRUST

Jaret Moyer has completed the process to bring his bank to Reading.
The State Banking Commission is reviewing it and will give an
official certification later in the month.

Cindy and Debbie are busy repapering and preparing the building
for the new bank!

Mr. Moyer will release the date for the grand opening celebration
later this month, so......stay tuned!

PRE-TORNADO PICTURES AVAILABLE

The Reading Birthday Calendars have pre-tornado pictures from around town.
Besides the pictures, you will have all of your neighbors birthdays available at
your finger tips.

You may purchase one for $5 from Debbie Garrison or Reta Jackson.

COMMUNITY WIDE CELEBRATION

You, yes YOU, and your entire family are invited to the unveiling of the refurbished Reading School
gymnasium!  Come and take a look and then join us for a relaxing family movie and snacks.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets or pillows and we'll have a great time celebrating the school's
recovery from the tornado.

Friday, November 4
7pm to 9pm

COMMUNITY UPDATE ACTIVITY

Remember the Community Conversation last July when everyone gathered to make suggestions for
what they would like to see happen in Reading?  Well, it is time for the action teams to report on
what has been happening, what they have learned and what has been accomplished!

Mark your calendar now:   WEDNESDAY,  November 2
                                            7pm
                                            Miracle Cafe

STEERING COMMITTEE

The Public Square Steering Committee will meet November 9 at 7pm in the Baptist Church. 

Grant Writing Workshop

A Federal Grant Writing Workshop will be conducted by Kathleen Fenton, U.S. EPA
on Monday, November 7, from 9am to 12pm.  The workshop will be at the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce/Pawnee County Economic Development Commission located at 502 Broadway, Larned Kansas 67550.

Barbara Schlobohm has signed up for the event and others are free to attend.  There is a maximum
of 40 participants.

E-mail Kathleen Fenton at  fenton.kathleen@epa.gov

TREE TRIMMERS

The tree trimmers volunteering their equipment and labor had to cancel today

FREE Used Piano

A gentleman named Kirk Kress has called Carol Ann and has a piano he is willing to let
someone have for FREE if they pick it up.  You can contact Kris at 620-338-3405.

He lives north and east of Topeka.

NEEDED: Number of Shot Dosages

The Health Clinic staff for Oct 29 needs to know the number of dosages they should bring
for flu shots and insulin.  They also need to know which types of immunizations children/people will
need.  Please email me  bjschlobohm@gmail.com  or call, 699-3371, to tell me which you will need them to bring.  They do not store these things because of shorter shelf life and storage needs, so they will get them fresh from the company just for you.

Beautiful Queen Quilt

The United Methodist Women had completed working the squares of a beautiful queen size quilt prior to the tornado.   Opportunities to have this beautiful quilt are available for $1 each or $5 for 6.  Checks can be made to Reading UMW.  Tickets are available from any of the women -- some of whom are: Carol Brock, Jill Jones, Heather Jones, Donna Davies, Jann Briggs, Rosalee Voorhees, Cindy Wilson, Reta Jackson or Barbara Schlobohm.

Log Splitters Needed

I am trying to locate folks with log splitters that would allow them to be
used the weekend of Nov 11.  The Rotary Clubs of the Kansas City Area
are coming down to do a mass clean up, then sell the wood in KC and
put the money earned in the Reading Park Fund being overseen by the
Park Action Team ( J T Crawford).  It is a win-win activit

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FREE Health Clinic in Reading

A FREE Health Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 29, from 10 am to 2pm in Reading School.
Heart-to-Heart International will bring a pediatrician, a general practitioner, registered nurses, lab technicians, a mobile lab and pharmacy.  There is no charge for any of these services including the medications! 

Diabetes testing/checkup/bottled insulin: flu shots; immunizations for all ages; blood pressure checks;
urine analysis: physicals: or time to just speak with a doctor are just some of the capabilities of these folks.

No, they do not ask for or bill your insurance.  Yes, they do want you to come for a checkup or other needs.

Call Barbara Schlobohm for an appointment time or walk-in and wait!  I do have a patient information sheet you can get and fill out in advance for each member of your family being seen by the medical personel to save time that day.

Barbara   620-699-3371

Community Member Concern/Comment

went into the bank in Osage City to close my account. It must have been the owner who was working there.

He tried to talk me into keeping my account open, telling me that a "new" bank moving into Reading was "just a rumor", that Tightwad may still be back. (LOL).

He was not very friendly. And when he gave me my money I noticed he did not credit my accounts for the interest earned this last quarter (due 9/30/11). You may want to post a warning to everyone if they close there account to make sure they get ALL their money including interest.

I'm just waiting to open accounts for my granddaughter and me at the NEW Reading bank.

This message was sent to me and I am posting it as requested.

CAMARO CONVERTIBLE TICKETS

I have more tickets available.  They are $40 each and only 3,000 will be sold.

Trash Pods

The trash pods are empty and just waiting for all that junk you want to get rid of from your yard, basement, garage, outbuilding, etc.  Take advantage of it and let's get our town cleaned up and
lookin' good!

CAMARO "Donation" TICKETS

I have received two dozen tickets for the drawing of the 2011 bright red Chevy Camaro Convertible
to be given away by John McCarthy Auto Sales of Kansas City.  For a donation of $40, you will receive
one ticket.  One ticket per person!   There are only 3,000 tickets being sold.  The drawing will be held
on November 15.

Checks can be made out to:  Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity/Reading Relief

AT&T DSL Internet Service

AT&T has informed Andrew Brown on Chestnut St that if they receive enough phone calls requesting
DSL service to Reading that it is a possibility.     Phone:  800-697-6500
Request that DSL service be wired into Reading.

Reading Bank Available

Mr. Moyer has announced that he will begin moving into the bank building on
Saturday, October 15.  They will be begin opening accounts on Friday, October 21
with an "official" opening scheduled for November 15.

Housing Team Meeting

The Public Square housing team will meet Wed, October 12, at 7pm in the UMethodist Church.

Saturday, October 15

If you would like the large magnets rolled over your yard and ditch, get in touch with
Steve Burnett (785-410-0210) by Friday night.  There is a large group of K-State volunteers
coming in this Saturday that could do this.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

As announced at the regular council meeting last week, there will be a "special" city council meeting
to go over and accept a bid for the grinding of tree stumps on city property and right-a-ways.
Information on the bid specs and process can be obtained from City Hall, 699-3870.

Reading School Donation Opportunity

The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are arriving and we have much to be
grateful for this year!  If you are willing to share with all of the children of
Reading, the school has set up a Wish List on amazon.com from which
you can select.

Here are the steps (I just double checked them and they work):

amazon.com
Wish Lists (top right of screen)
Center of Screen you will enter :  houckl@usd251.org
There  will be two listings for Lori and one is Reading School Tornado Relief.

TEMPORARY POST OFFICE

Rick Pivovar
District Manager
P O Box  199500
Omaha, NE   68119-9500

This is the gentleman who could have a portable post office here by the end of the week.
He needs to have a 100 letters this week. 

A portable post office is available, but the District Manager needs to give the okay
to send it and set it up.

Please write a polite letter of request and mail it this week.
This is IMPORTANT.

RCD MEETING

Reading Community Development is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct 11,
at 7pm in the United Methodist Church.

2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible to be Given Away

In conjunction with the Telethon for Reading next Saturday morning in KC, there is a
"raffle" style event to give away a bright red, suped up Camero to some lucky participant.
A donation of $40 gets you one opportunity to receive the Camero. 

More information is available at    www.heartlandhabitat.org/donate   then about halfway down the page
you click on "Camaro raffle ticket" in blue letters which then takes you to Paypal.

You can get tickets locally by contacting Barbara Schlobohm, Reta Jackson or Mike Dorcey.

STUMP GRINDING BIDS

The City Council approved the letting of bids for the grinding of 66 stumps
on city property.  Interested parties can obtain the requirements from city hall
or by calling 699-3870.

CARAVANERS

Dwight Adams, a Long Term Recovery Committee member, addressed the Council in reference to
skilled laborers known as "Caravaners".   When asked, they travel from across the country to a location and help to build Habitat for Humanity homes.  Knowing that next spring and summer there will be Habitat work in Reading, he suggested an appropriate site be put in the park or on lots around town,
where these campers could be hooked to water and electricity.

If you have a lot with hookups and know it will be empty next spring and summer, please let
City Hall know so that plans can be made to help these skilled volunteers be of service to our
community.

CAR REMOVAL

Dean Moriello addressed the city council in reference to the cars at the back of his yard.
He realizes it is a hazard and does not reflect well on the Reading community and has
promised to remove them as soon as he can get help to get them out of his yard.

Contact Dean or City Hall if you would be willing to help with the removal process.

$250,000 IN HOME REHABILITATION GRANTS AVAILABLE

The community of Reading has received a HUD grant for home rehabilitation.  You do NOT have to
have tornado damage to qualify.  Anyone in Lyon county within 2 miles of Reading is eligible to apply.
The Income Limits are: 1 person -- $30,000, 2 -- $34,400, 3 - $38,700, 4 - $42,950, 5 -- $46,400,
6 -- $49,850, 7 -- $53,300, 8 -- 56,700.  You do get extra points for storm damage, elderly, etc.

Forms are available in City Hall or from Barbara Schlobohm.  Please use this money if there is a way to qualify.

Questions or help filling out the form -- call Jeff Lynch, Grant Administrator, 620-343-4285.

EDDIE SAPP APPOINTED TO CITY COUNCIL

Eddie Sapp was appointed to fill the City Council seat vacated with the
resignation  of Marc Atchison.  The Council is now complete with the
seating or election of Kevin Sorensen (Mayor), Billy Paige (President),
Todd Hensley, Jenifer Hanamen, Heather Jones and Eddie Sapp.

Carol Ann Higgins, City Clerk, can be reached at 699-3870 between
9 and 4, Mon - Friday.

HATTEBERG'S PEOPLE

Reading has the opportunity to nominate one of its own for a Hatteberg's People segment.

Larry said he likes the unique, the unpredictable. His examples were a person who perhaps had a particular career but because of the tornado is finding themselves doing something entirely different or, perhaps, a person who has found themselves living or working in a unique situation,

or, perhaps, a quiet or unassuming person who has found themselves thrust into a leadership role.

I need your recommendations now! I have four peoples names with one vote each. Come on, Readingites. You can do better than this! Send them to bjschlobohm@gmail.com or to

reading_clerk@seamless.net

CHRISTMAS FAMILY ADOPTION

We have a request for the names of 5 families with children that a church can adopt for Christmas. The RCD has decided to put the names of families that were here during the tornado and are still here now in a hat and pull out five. If your name is pulled out, you will be contacted within the next few days and asked for a wish list by October 22. Those 5 families will not be included if there are other requests for adoptions.

HARVESTER'S FOOD DISTRIBUTION

A FREE food distribution will be made available from Harvester's for Reading tornado victims

on October 26. Pickup will be at Reading School east door from 1pm to 7pm.

You MUST complete a request form by Wednesday, October 19, to pick up a box.

Get your form from Barbara Schlobohm or at City Hall and be sure it is turned in on time.

All it asks for is your name, address and ages of those in the home.

Updated OCTOBER Calendar

October
6 -- Girl Scout meeting right after school at UMethodist Church (Amy Crawford/Heather Jones)
6 -- Long Term Recovery meets
6 -- CITY COUNCIL MEETING , 7pm at Reading School
7 -- School picture retakes
8 -- UMethodists to help plant bulbs
10 -- Lions Club meets at UMethodist Church
11 -- RCD meeting at 7pm at UMethodist Church
13 -- Long Term Recovery meets
12 -- United Methodist Women meet at Cynthia Wilson's house at 6:30pm
15 -- KSU and the Andover and Augusta UMethodist Churches will be in town to help you.
15 -- KANSAS CITY TELETHON, WDAFtv and McCarthy Auto Dealerships. A bright red
2011 Corvette is being raffled in conjunction with the Telethon.
19 -- FREE Harvester Food Box forms must be turned in to Barbara today!
19 -- Girl Scout meeting after school in UMethodist Church (Heather/Amy)
19 -- Communication Action Team, 6:30pm at the UMethodist Church
20 -- Boy Scout meeting after school in UMethodist Church (Eddie Sapp)
20 -- Long Term Recovery Team meets
24 -- Lions Club meeting at UMethodist Church
25 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:30pm to 9pm NO MEAL SERVED at the school
26 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:30pm to 9pm NO MEAL SERVED at the school
26 -- FREE Harvester Food Boxes are to be picked up at the east door of the
school between 1pm and 7pm.

27 -- Long Term Recovery Team meets
28 -- NO SCHOOL
31 -- Reading School Fall Festival

October City Council Meeting

Thursday, October 6 -- 7pm in the Reading School Lunch Room

Jeff Lynch -- rehabilitation grant coordinator

Information about Oct 15 Kansas City Telethon

Sign Up for FREE Food Boxes from Harvester's

Discuss possibility of medical clinic coming to town

City Business

Hatteberg's People Nomination

Larry Hatteberg, Wichitat KAKE-tv, has a segment on People of Kansas. He called today asking for someone whose life or career has been changed by the tornado. He said he likes the "twist" ending....someone who had always had a certain job but is suddenly thrust into a totally different field, someone who perhaps has found themselves suddenly buying and refurbishing businesses/homes who had never thought of it before, someone who has stepped forward to be of service, etc.

Think of a person you would nominate to him. Email that person to me, bjschlobohm@gmail.com or to Carol Ann, reading_clerk@seamless.net. We must have your

nomination by Thursday, October 6.

Medical Lab and Staff

The possibility of a medical team and lab coming into town on a monthly basis exists.

However, I need to be able to show a need. If you are without insurance, need to see a doctor and have not been able to do so, have a chronic disease such as diabetes/arthritis/high blood pressure, etc that should be monitored regularly OR you are in need of medication that you cannot afford......please let me know asap.

This is a golden opportunity to not have to travel and to have health care right here in Reading.

Let me know if you would take advantage of this FREE service.

bjschlobohm@gmail.com

Children's Clothing Opportunity

An Emporia woman has an enormous amount of clothing. She would like to know the age, sex and size of Reading children needing winter clothing. Please email me at bjschlobohm@gmail or

call me 620-699-3371 with that information.

Mike's Sporting Goods Donation

Mike Tidwell has made a very helpful donation to the concession stand and

organizations of Reading this past week. He came with two huge thermos

coolers, gatorade mix and a "ton" of cups. Thank you so much for supporting

our community and it's activities!

Reading (Mass.) Has a Heart as Big as Kansas

(Copied from the Reading, Massachusetts, blog site.)

A couple of months ago, a few folks from Reading got together to raise awareness of a tiny city in Kansas that shares our name. On May 21, 2011, Reading, Kansas was struck by a massive tornado that destroyed 14 businesses and 56 homes. This tiny city, with a population of under 250 people, saw their one grocery store, the one bank, and their one gas station damaged or destroyed. Their post office and fire station were seriously damaged.

In response, John Feudo and the Reading Recreation Department collect $3,500 to send to Reading, Kansas to help them rebuild their athletic fields and facilities. Our Lions Club made a generous contribution to the Lions Club in Reading, Kansas. The First Baptist Church in Reading, MA, made a generous contribution to their counterpart in Kansas. Other local churches are making contact with their "sister" churches in Kansas to see what they can do to help.

The Wine Bunker in Reading, MA, has generously offered to host a wine tasting fundraiser to support our sister city. They were quickly joined by the Swissbakers, Reading Butcher Shop and Harrow's Chicken Pies, all of whom have offered to supply tasty treats to enjoy with the wine. Fourteen local businesses have put coin collection jars at their registers to show support for Reading, Kansas.

And the residents of Reading have proven both their compassion and generosity. The people of Reading, MA, have already donated more than $1,500 to support our "sister city". That money has come through mailed-in donations, donations in coin jars at local businesses, and donations collected at the Fall Street Faire this past weekend.

There simply are not words to describe the generosity in this town. If you have not yet contributed to help our neighbors in Kansas, there are several ways you can"

-Friend us on facebook at Reading Cares.

-Join us at a Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Reading, Kansas on Thursday, October 20 from 7 to 9pm at The Wine Bunker. Tickets are $15 each/$25 per couple.

-Make a donation. Make your check out to Reading Cares and send to:

Reading Town Hall

Attn: Town Manager

16 Lowell St

Reading, MA 01867

HARVESTER'S FOOD DISTRIBUTION

ABATE Poker Run and Flint Hills Truck Pull

What a gorgeous Saturday in Reading and what a fun, new experience with very nice people!

Lots of interesting vehicles and L-O-U-D motors. These groups have made a donation of

approximately $7,000 to help Reading recover from this storm. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended!

Scout Meetings

Wednesday, Oct 5 -- Girl Scouts, after school, UMethodist Church (Heather Jones or

Amy Crawford)

Thursday, Oct. 6 -- Boy Scouts, after school, UMethodist Church (Eddie Sapp)

Rehabilitation Assistance

If you know people who have not been contacted by an LTRC caseworker or heard back from them, please have them call Jami Reever at the United Way. 620-342-7564

October City Council Meeting

The October City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7pm in the Reading School

lunchroom.

PSI Check Presentation

Policy Studies, Inc staff members Angela Redmon, Cynthia Johnson and Scott Wilson presented a check for for $1,005 to the United Way of the Flint Hills Director Jami Reever on Sept 23 to be used to assist the people of Reading recover from the tornado damage of May 21. Also present was Mike Dorcey of LRTC, Mayor Kevin Sorensen, Councilman Billy Paige and City Clerk Carol

Ann Higgins. Thank you PSI for helping to relieve the stress of recovery!

CIty Council Meeting Info for 9/27

Heather Jones and Jenifer Hanneman were sworn in as City Council members last night. Billy Paige was elected Council President. Also our new Mayor Kevin Sorensen was officially sworn in. YEA!! More information to come tomorrow, 9/29/2011.

Public Information Officer

The City of Reading has hired Barbara Schlobohm as the Public Information Officer. Any information that is to be posted, announced or put in the newsletter should be sent to bjschlobohm@gmail.com . Barbara will get it distributed to the most beneficial sources.