Wednesday, May 2 7pm
Reading Baptist Church
All members of the Public Square Steering Committee need to be present.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Friday, April 6
Good Friday Service - UMethodist Church
7 - 7:30pm
Harveyville Street Dance -- $5 donation to rebuilding fund
8:30 pm
7 - 7:30pm
Harveyville Street Dance -- $5 donation to rebuilding fund
8:30 pm
April City Council Meeting
Thursday, April 5
7pm City Hall
Park plan update. Discussion on civic building plans. You need to be there.
7pm City Hall
Park plan update. Discussion on civic building plans. You need to be there.
Please Read This
For those who are un-insured, or under-insured, we’ll give them a free Intake session, followed by two or three free treatment sessions. After that, we’ll do all we can to set a fee that they can live with. If they have insurance or Medicaid, then that will pay.
Mental Health Center in Emporia
Please do not let anyone in your family be afraid of storms now. There is
free help available. Call them today.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Please Remember
Hate to do this, but here goes. Reading United Methodist Church has always opened its doors to anyone needing help. Luckily, many people escaped real tragedy on May 21 last year. This week the building was opened again for all seeking shelter from the storm.
The basement had been scrubbed and set up for a shower on Saturday. A large number of people went to the basement....even taking their animals! Someone took down the chairs and laid them on the floor, got out and moved tables under windows, etc, etc. When the all clear was given, everyone left the building and left an absolute mess for someone else to deal with!
I am not involved in this activity in any way, but the shower hostess has had to go back in this afternoon and spend a couple hours cleaning up after you all.
Please remember, if YOU make the mess, YOU clean it up. Doesn't that seem fair? Do you want 50 people and their animals invading your cleaned home, moving furniture, dragging in dirt, etc and then just walking out and leaving you with the mess?
Okay, be mad at me.....but I felt it needed to be said. No, the church has said nothing...it is just me.
The basement had been scrubbed and set up for a shower on Saturday. A large number of people went to the basement....even taking their animals! Someone took down the chairs and laid them on the floor, got out and moved tables under windows, etc, etc. When the all clear was given, everyone left the building and left an absolute mess for someone else to deal with!
I am not involved in this activity in any way, but the shower hostess has had to go back in this afternoon and spend a couple hours cleaning up after you all.
Please remember, if YOU make the mess, YOU clean it up. Doesn't that seem fair? Do you want 50 people and their animals invading your cleaned home, moving furniture, dragging in dirt, etc and then just walking out and leaving you with the mess?
Okay, be mad at me.....but I felt it needed to be said. No, the church has said nothing...it is just me.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Habitat for Humanity Concert
Thursday, March 29
7pm
First United Methodist Church of Emporia
$10 donation -- tickets available at The Miracle Cafe
or at the door the night of the concert
7pm
First United Methodist Church of Emporia
$10 donation -- tickets available at The Miracle Cafe
or at the door the night of the concert
Community Bingo Party
Saturday, March 31
7 to 8:30pm
Reading School gymnasium
After the tornado Readingites asked for the chance to just get together and
enjoy the community and each other. The Communication team has put
together a family fun evening and are looking forward to seeing you there.
7 to 8:30pm
Reading School gymnasium
After the tornado Readingites asked for the chance to just get together and
enjoy the community and each other. The Communication team has put
together a family fun evening and are looking forward to seeing you there.
Friday, March 16, 2012
April 13 and 14
Reading to Serve as Teaching Ground for Disaster Coordinator Class
On April 13 and 14, Reading will serve as ground zero for a Disaster Coordinator Training Class through
Ottawa University. Students in the class and their teachers will be in Reading to do mock damage
assessment, communication, survivor search and rescue, etc. Both the United Methodist Church and
Reading School will be hosting the events for the students.
On April 13 and 14, Reading will serve as ground zero for a Disaster Coordinator Training Class through
Ottawa University. Students in the class and their teachers will be in Reading to do mock damage
assessment, communication, survivor search and rescue, etc. Both the United Methodist Church and
Reading School will be hosting the events for the students.
NEW Applications for Habitat for Humanity Homes
Reading Habitat for Humanity
Work has begun on the first Habitat for Humanity home in Reading. There’s a possibility that there
could be another one. New applications are now being taken and are available at Citizen’s State
Bank. Applicants must have been living in Reading at the time of the tornado, be able to secure a
small mortgage and complete a Housing and Credit Counseling course. The housing sub-committee of
Reading Long Term Recovery Committee will assess the applications and make a recommendation to the
committee. Applications must be received by April 10, 2012. All applicants will be contacted after the
review.
Work has begun on the first Habitat for Humanity home in Reading. There’s a possibility that there
could be another one. New applications are now being taken and are available at Citizen’s State
Bank. Applicants must have been living in Reading at the time of the tornado, be able to secure a
small mortgage and complete a Housing and Credit Counseling course. The housing sub-committee of
Reading Long Term Recovery Committee will assess the applications and make a recommendation to the
committee. Applications must be received by April 10, 2012. All applicants will be contacted after the
review.
Tornado Damage Financial Assistance
Long Term Recovery
This committee will continue taking applications for tornado damage relief through May 1, 2012. If you
have a case that has not yet been heard, or if you have newly revealed damage, please consider making
application for assistance. Note the following:
• The damage must be storm related
• If the damage was to a person’s home, it must be his/her main home (not rental) and applicants
should have been living there at the time of the tornado
• If the damage was to a person’s vehicle it must be his/her main vehicle (not business)
• You must provide documentation of insurance settlements
• You must provide documentation of the costs of repair if already completed
• You must provide estimates of repairs if the work is not already completed
To apply: Contact Marion Jones, 699-3471 or Jami Reever, United Way of the Flint Hills, 620-342-7564
This committee will continue taking applications for tornado damage relief through May 1, 2012. If you
have a case that has not yet been heard, or if you have newly revealed damage, please consider making
application for assistance. Note the following:
• The damage must be storm related
• If the damage was to a person’s home, it must be his/her main home (not rental) and applicants
should have been living there at the time of the tornado
• If the damage was to a person’s vehicle it must be his/her main vehicle (not business)
• You must provide documentation of insurance settlements
• You must provide documentation of the costs of repair if already completed
• You must provide estimates of repairs if the work is not already completed
To apply: Contact Marion Jones, 699-3471 or Jami Reever, United Way of the Flint Hills, 620-342-7564
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Tuesday, March 13
RCD will meet tonight at 7pm at The Miracle Cafe.
Need a car removed? They will give you $50 to get
it out of your yard. Have property you would like
to sell? Let them know.
Be a part of the solution!
Need a car removed? They will give you $50 to get
it out of your yard. Have property you would like
to sell? Let them know.
Be a part of the solution!
Habitat Begins
Dwight Adams, Osage City, is a member of Long Term Recovery for Reading. He serves through United Methodist Disaster Relief. Dr. Adams has already arranged for Caravaners to come from Minnesota, Illinois, Arkansas, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Kansas to work on the Habitat for Humanity home! Wow!
The pad and cement work need to be completed, then Dwight and Steve Burnett's skilled volunteers will begin
descending and creating. It is amazing!
The pad and cement work need to be completed, then Dwight and Steve Burnett's skilled volunteers will begin
descending and creating. It is amazing!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Do Not Call List for Cell Phones
REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go
Public this month.
REMINDER..... all cell phone numbers
are being released to telemarketing
companies and you will start to receive
sales calls.
. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE
CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number
from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only
take a minute of your time.. It blocks your
number for five (5) years. You must call
from the cell phone number you want to
have blocked. You cannot call from a
different phone number.
www.donotcall.govM a r c h 2 , 2 0 1 2 The Lebo Light
Public this month.
REMINDER..... all cell phone numbers
are being released to telemarketing
companies and you will start to receive
sales calls.
. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE
CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number
from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only
take a minute of your time.. It blocks your
number for five (5) years. You must call
from the cell phone number you want to
have blocked. You cannot call from a
different phone number.
www.donotcall.govM a r c h 2 , 2 0 1 2 The Lebo Light
Friday, March 2, 2012
City Council Meeting Notes 3/1
Present: Ed Sapp, Todd Hensley, Bill Paige, Heather Jones, Jenifer
Hanneman, Mayor Kevin Sorensen
City Employee -- Carol Ann Higgins, Tom Coerping, and Joyce Wilson.
CGB reported that the lagoon cleaning is going well.
The only thing left on the RV sites is grading and gravel. They should be
ready for the Habitat start date of Mar 19.
Kevin and our KDEM helpers have been meeting with the KS Mitigatoin group
about the specifics on the safe room...still going to be at the civic
buliding just working out details on size need for our current population.
An architect with CGB talked about working with us on the community
building project. The city has also been contacted by other interested
firms.
JT updated us on the ball field. There will be volunteer groups in town
on April 14 and 21 to set posts and put up the fence and back stops.
The park committee is going to be presenting a formal request with
estimates and building plans to some funders in April for playground
equipment and the community center.
Hanneman, Mayor Kevin Sorensen
City Employee -- Carol Ann Higgins, Tom Coerping, and Joyce Wilson.
CGB reported that the lagoon cleaning is going well.
The only thing left on the RV sites is grading and gravel. They should be
ready for the Habitat start date of Mar 19.
Kevin and our KDEM helpers have been meeting with the KS Mitigatoin group
about the specifics on the safe room...still going to be at the civic
buliding just working out details on size need for our current population.
An architect with CGB talked about working with us on the community
building project. The city has also been contacted by other interested
firms.
JT updated us on the ball field. There will be volunteer groups in town
on April 14 and 21 to set posts and put up the fence and back stops.
The park committee is going to be presenting a formal request with
estimates and building plans to some funders in April for playground
equipment and the community center.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Kids Kaleidoscope for Spring Break
Thursday, March 22
1pm -- (Kdg, 1st and 2nd graders) Story, coloring, science experiment, treat
2pm -- (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) Story, science, word game, treat
Come have some fun at The Miracle Cafe with Barbara and Dr. Davies!
It's free -- and you Mom's and Grandma's can have a visiting time, too.
1pm -- (Kdg, 1st and 2nd graders) Story, coloring, science experiment, treat
2pm -- (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) Story, science, word game, treat
Come have some fun at The Miracle Cafe with Barbara and Dr. Davies!
It's free -- and you Mom's and Grandma's can have a visiting time, too.
Park Tree Fundraiser
Scentsy Open House
Saturday, March 10
2 - 4pm at The Miracle
Deanna Buss, consultant, and Vicky Tabor will host this event.
10% of all sales will go to the Reading Park Fund.
A new line of Scentsy and the Spring items will be featured.
Saturday, March 10
2 - 4pm at The Miracle
Deanna Buss, consultant, and Vicky Tabor will host this event.
10% of all sales will go to the Reading Park Fund.
A new line of Scentsy and the Spring items will be featured.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Sunday, February 26
Imagine being served a complete home-cooked roast beef dinner for only $6. Seriously???
Yes! Reading UMethodist Church wants to be sure that the students of Reading have all of their school
supplies next fall so we are starting now to be prepared.
Dinner will be served shortly after the end of service at 11:30am until it is gone (or we're tired, haha)
Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert, tea/coffee for on $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 10.
Yes! Reading UMethodist Church wants to be sure that the students of Reading have all of their school
supplies next fall so we are starting now to be prepared.
Dinner will be served shortly after the end of service at 11:30am until it is gone (or we're tired, haha)
Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert, tea/coffee for on $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 10.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notes on civic building
There is to be a basement safe room. FEMA 75%, state 10%, Reading 15%
There was much discussion about the size, moving city hall to the building, other parts, etc.
Motion made (Jen/Heather) to move city hall to the civic building when complete.
Approved 4 yea / 1 abstain
There are several funders waiting on plans and numbers to help. City council members were
asked by the Mayor to draw up plans of what they would like to see for a floor plan. They hope to have
a solid "general" idea at next weeks meeting so that a volunteer KSU architect instructor can draw them
up and figures can be gathered to present to funders. The funders are just waiting on concrete figures.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- MARCH 1, THURSDAY -- 7pm, City Hall
There was much discussion about the size, moving city hall to the building, other parts, etc.
Motion made (Jen/Heather) to move city hall to the civic building when complete.
Approved 4 yea / 1 abstain
There are several funders waiting on plans and numbers to help. City council members were
asked by the Mayor to draw up plans of what they would like to see for a floor plan. They hope to have
a solid "general" idea at next weeks meeting so that a volunteer KSU architect instructor can draw them
up and figures can be gathered to present to funders. The funders are just waiting on concrete figures.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- MARCH 1, THURSDAY -- 7pm, City Hall
CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notes
Present: Ed Sapp, Todd Hensley, Bill Paige, Heather Jones, Jenifer Hanneman, Mayor Kevin Sorensen
City Employee -- Carol Ann Higgins
7:05pm -- meeting called to order by Mayor
presentation of lagoon project bids on $200,000 grant from KS Dept of Commerce
Bid awarded to King Construction for $122,363 Sub-contractors Midland Fence, TWS out
of Lebo and Mayer Specialties from Goddard
Additional funds that will be available after ALL add-ons are paid are targeted for replacement
of deteriorated/damaged piping and to replace/place rock rip-rap.
7:30pm -- completed lagoon contracts
Richard Heathman asked to have a water meter run on the Hoop House lot. He will pay for
the water.
Old cement restrooms in park have been taken down. City was informed they would lose $5,000
in FEMA money. The city is filing a change of use of money from the restrooms to
office equipment: computer, copier, Jayhawk update, etc. up to $5,000.
NEXT ENTRY HAS NOTES ON CIVIC BUILDING DISCUSSION
City Employee -- Carol Ann Higgins
7:05pm -- meeting called to order by Mayor
presentation of lagoon project bids on $200,000 grant from KS Dept of Commerce
Bid awarded to King Construction for $122,363 Sub-contractors Midland Fence, TWS out
of Lebo and Mayer Specialties from Goddard
Additional funds that will be available after ALL add-ons are paid are targeted for replacement
of deteriorated/damaged piping and to replace/place rock rip-rap.
7:30pm -- completed lagoon contracts
Richard Heathman asked to have a water meter run on the Hoop House lot. He will pay for
the water.
Old cement restrooms in park have been taken down. City was informed they would lose $5,000
in FEMA money. The city is filing a change of use of money from the restrooms to
office equipment: computer, copier, Jayhawk update, etc. up to $5,000.
NEXT ENTRY HAS NOTES ON CIVIC BUILDING DISCUSSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT!
Reminder -- SPECIAL city council meeting tonight at 7pm to start getting suggestions, ideas and reactions to a new Civic Building. This is your chance to share and listen.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Wednesday, February 22
6pm to 6:30pm
Reading United Methodist Church
Lent begins today and a service will be held to help
in your preparation for Easter.
6pm to 6:30pm
Reading United Methodist Church
Lent begins today and a service will be held to help
in your preparation for Easter.
Monday, February 20, 2012
COMMUNITY PARTY
Community Bingo Party
March 31 6 to 8pm
Reading School
Remember how nice it was to share an evening together watching a movie
last fall? Well, here we go again. The Communication Team is putting
together a Bingo Party under the supervision of Peggy Fort.
It's fun! It's free! It's for you! Come be a part of the community!
March 31 6 to 8pm
Reading School
Remember how nice it was to share an evening together watching a movie
last fall? Well, here we go again. The Communication Team is putting
together a Bingo Party under the supervision of Peggy Fort.
It's fun! It's free! It's for you! Come be a part of the community!
Scentsy Open House
Saturday, March 10
2 to 4pm
Miracle Cafe
Introducing new line of Scentsy and new spring items
Deanna Buss -- Consultant (620-794-4508)
Vicky Tabor -- Helping Hostess
10% of all sales will go to the Reading Park Tree Fund
2 to 4pm
Miracle Cafe
Introducing new line of Scentsy and new spring items
Deanna Buss -- Consultant (620-794-4508)
Vicky Tabor -- Helping Hostess
10% of all sales will go to the Reading Park Tree Fund
School Supply Sunday Dinner
Sunday, February 26
Noon
Reading United Methodist Church
Everything homemade -- roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert & drink
Minimum $6 donation
All proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies for students at Reading School and North Lyon County Junior High.
This is the 15th year that Reading United Methodist Church has done this for Reading students.
Noon
Reading United Methodist Church
Everything homemade -- roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert & drink
Minimum $6 donation
All proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies for students at Reading School and North Lyon County Junior High.
This is the 15th year that Reading United Methodist Church has done this for Reading students.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Long Term Recovery Funds
LTRCommittee wants to remind you that if you need help with expenses directly related to the tornado,
you are asked to contact Marion Jones or The United Way. You will need to provide basic information,
insurance pay-out and bid forms. The committee will meet the end of February.
you are asked to contact Marion Jones or The United Way. You will need to provide basic information,
insurance pay-out and bid forms. The committee will meet the end of February.
Monday, February 13, 2012
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION NEEDED
Please have your group, church or business news to Barbara (bjschlobohm@gmail.com), Linda Woods or Heather Jones by the morning of Sunday, February 19.
Baptist Church, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Fire District, City of Reading, Citizens State Bank, The Miracle Cafe, United Methodist Church/Women, Reading Grain and Lumber, Cakes by Rhonda, Head/Hands/Feet, Reading School, Atchison Drywall, Hanks' Trucking, Veritas Bronze, etc............
Baptist Church, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Fire District, City of Reading, Citizens State Bank, The Miracle Cafe, United Methodist Church/Women, Reading Grain and Lumber, Cakes by Rhonda, Head/Hands/Feet, Reading School, Atchison Drywall, Hanks' Trucking, Veritas Bronze, etc............
Thursday, February 9, 2012
MARCH 10 AND 11
A group of 15 youth and 5 adults will be in town on March 10 and 11 to help individuals. If you need HELP working in your yard, clearing, cutting, hauling, digging a garden, etc., please contact Billy Paige. This is the
perfect opportunity for those still needing HELP to get it.
perfect opportunity for those still needing HELP to get it.
PUBLIC SQUARE
Joint Conversation with Osage City
February 22 7pm Mussato Bros Distribution Center
Osage City has asked to have this joint regional conversation because they are contemplating becoming a public square community. Reading members will be sharing our experience and each action team will make a 4 - 5
minute presentation of what the team has done so far.
You are invited to attend the conversation.
February 22 7pm Mussato Bros Distribution Center
Osage City has asked to have this joint regional conversation because they are contemplating becoming a public square community. Reading members will be sharing our experience and each action team will make a 4 - 5
minute presentation of what the team has done so far.
You are invited to attend the conversation.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NEW CIVIC BUILDING
Thursday, February 23, a special city council meeting will be held to get input from the Reading Community
on what they would like to see as a part of the new civic building.
Please be at City Hall at 7pm to look, listen and share your thoughts.
on what they would like to see as a part of the new civic building.
Please be at City Hall at 7pm to look, listen and share your thoughts.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
February 19
A re-dedication will be held at Reading United Methodist Church beginning
at 9:30 am with a Continental Breakfast followed by a service of re-dedication
at 10:30 am. District Superintendent Howard Johnson will conduct the service.
Those of you who rode out the tornado in the safety of the basement, received
help in various forms out of the building or attended any of the dozens of meetings
within the walls are asked to be present for the re-dedication. This is a big day
for the Reading community's return! We hope you will choose to be a part of it!
at 9:30 am with a Continental Breakfast followed by a service of re-dedication
at 10:30 am. District Superintendent Howard Johnson will conduct the service.
Those of you who rode out the tornado in the safety of the basement, received
help in various forms out of the building or attended any of the dozens of meetings
within the walls are asked to be present for the re-dedication. This is a big day
for the Reading community's return! We hope you will choose to be a part of it!
Park Meeting
Wednesday, February 1
6:30 pm Reading School
This action team will meet to continue work on the park. They presented to major funders
last Thursday in Emporia and have information and preparation that needs to be shared and
decided.
6:30 pm Reading School
This action team will meet to continue work on the park. They presented to major funders
last Thursday in Emporia and have information and preparation that needs to be shared and
decided.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Steering Committee Minutes
Only 5 members of the Steering Committee were present for the January meeting. (Only 1 lives in the city limits.)
If you could accomplish one thing what would it be?
--bring community together
--end power struggle
--make sure action teams are successful
--have community project everyone could come together to work on
Derek Patterson will be taking Tammy Patterson's place on the Steering Committee.
A Public Square narrative must be written to apply for a matching grant from the Dept of Commerce.
Monique Keith is writing that narrative and will have it at the February 8 meeting.
Decided to hold the regional conversation with Osage City on Feb 22 (tentatively). Jerry Karr is setting
the meeting up.
Angel was appointed the laison between the Steering Committee and Public Square.
Action teams / co-conveners are asked to attend the next meeting on February 8 to report on
the status of their projects.
If you could accomplish one thing what would it be?
--bring community together
--end power struggle
--make sure action teams are successful
--have community project everyone could come together to work on
Derek Patterson will be taking Tammy Patterson's place on the Steering Committee.
A Public Square narrative must be written to apply for a matching grant from the Dept of Commerce.
Monique Keith is writing that narrative and will have it at the February 8 meeting.
Decided to hold the regional conversation with Osage City on Feb 22 (tentatively). Jerry Karr is setting
the meeting up.
Angel was appointed the laison between the Steering Committee and Public Square.
Action teams / co-conveners are asked to attend the next meeting on February 8 to report on
the status of their projects.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME
Cookie sales begin January 21. If a Reading Girl Scout does not knock on your front door,
please contact Amy Crawford or Heather Jones, leaders. The eight varieties remain the
same for your selection with boxes costing only $3.50 a box.
Oh, Thin Mints and Lemon Cookies..........
RCD asks, "WILL YOU" ?
Reading Community Development leadership is now open for nominations.
If you would volunteer to share your responsibility and follow-through skills with the community OR if you
would nominate a community member, contact Reta (699-3009). Please speak to anyone you nominate to be sure they are willing to take on the role for which you have nominated them.
If you would volunteer to share your responsibility and follow-through skills with the community OR if you
would nominate a community member, contact Reta (699-3009). Please speak to anyone you nominate to be sure they are willing to take on the role for which you have nominated them.
Monday, January 16, 2012
From J T Crawford
The next Park ActionTeam meeting will be this Wed. the 18th at the City Hall 6:30.
AGENDA
Review Playscape Proposal for Funders meeting
Look at KSU proposed designs of park
Finalize plans for donated $ (New Foundation Account, City of Reading, RCD Foundation Account, or Reading Bank)
Ball Field
Please let me know if you're unable to attend.
Thanks,
JT
Monday, January 9, 2012
Wednesday Meetings
Park Action Team
6:30 pm Reading School
United Methodist Women
6:30 pm United Methodist Church
Supper then Bible lesson
Public Square Steering Committee
7pm Baptist Church
6:30 pm Reading School
United Methodist Women
6:30 pm United Methodist Church
Supper then Bible lesson
Public Square Steering Committee
7pm Baptist Church
Sunday, January 8, 2012
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Meeting
7pm Thursday
City Hall
It is important that every city resident, land owner and city water recipient attend the
meeting and stay on top of plans. PACK THE HALL!
7pm Thursday
City Hall
It is important that every city resident, land owner and city water recipient attend the
meeting and stay on top of plans. PACK THE HALL!
Friday, January 6, 2012
VERIZON TOWER
Word is: the Verizon tower will be in place here in Reading by September! Yippee skippy!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tonight's Park Meeting Postponed
J T Crawford has postponed the Park Action Team meeting that was scheduled for tonight.
He asks that team members and interested persons contact him with a date & time.
He asks that team members and interested persons contact him with a date & time.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
I was asked to repost this information:
If you have a concern with property that has trash and/or piles of "stuff", broken windows and/or doors, or there are multiple "homes" in unsafe proximity, you can report the property to Ann Mayo at
the Lyon County Health Department. She has the authority to inspect the property
and condemn it if it is deemed a concern.
County Health Department: 620-342-4864
If you have a concern with property that has trash and/or piles of "stuff", broken windows and/or doors, or there are multiple "homes" in unsafe proximity, you can report the property to Ann Mayo at
the Lyon County Health Department. She has the authority to inspect the property
and condemn it if it is deemed a concern.
County Health Department: 620-342-4864
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
The Long Term Recovery Committee held the first of several organizational meetings with the Executive Board of Emporia Habitat for Humanity. The original money donated from the car raffle was about $59,000 and Catholic Charities gave an additional $3,000 to help with the site supervisor administrative costs. When there is a complete plan for construction, funding, and interviews in place, the recipient will be informed of their selection by HFH.
NO recipients have been selected. Those in the running will be interviewed and required to provide financial information by HRH. There, also, is no certainty on the number of homes to be built. There is only money for one.
Park Action Team
Park Action Team
Wednesday, January 4
6:30 pm Reading School
If you are interested in helping to develop a new park for Reading, please attend this meeting.
Wednesday, January 4
6:30 pm Reading School
If you are interested in helping to develop a new park for Reading, please attend this meeting.
Long Term Recovery
Long Term Recovery Committee
The Long Term Recovery Committee met the evening of December 21. A list of cases were presented but
most could not be acted upon because the homeowner had not turned in paperwork -- bids, bills, insurance report, proof of ownership, etc. It is impossible for the LTRC to help you if you do not give them the information so that they can help you!
LTRC will meet again on January 5. Please get all of the information you were asked to provide in to your
caseworker before that date.
Reminder: LTRC can only fund tornado damage.
most could not be acted upon because the homeowner had not turned in paperwork -- bids, bills, insurance report, proof of ownership, etc. It is impossible for the LTRC to help you if you do not give them the information so that they can help you!
LTRC will meet again on January 5. Please get all of the information you were asked to provide in to your
caseworker before that date.
Reminder: LTRC can only fund tornado damage.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
NEW YEARS' EVE
A family style New Year’s Eve Party will be held on Saturday, December 31, from 7 to 9 pm in the basement of Reading UMethodist Church. There will be a chili bar and cookie bar. Bring some finger foods and join in the fun! Bring your favorite new game to share.
Girl Scout Gift
The Girl Scouts of Reading crafted table decorations for the Grand Opening of
The Miracle Café. The girls tied 9 candy canes around a red candle so that the
candle stands on the hook of the cane. How clever is that!
Baldwin City
Barbara Schlobohm will represent the community of Reading at a joint meeting of service clubs and government entities in Baldwin City the evening of
January 23.
Barbara oversaw the funding and purchase of a game, sweatshirt and Miracle Café gift certificate for the Reading School tornado children. Junior and Senior High students were provided a hoodie and gift certificate. Thank you Nikki Senft, Heather Jones, Rhonda Sapp and Reta Jackson for all of the help in the sorting and distribution! A huge thank you goes out to the Ruritans of southeast Kansas for funding this project for the children
Habitat for Humanity
The Long Term Recovery Committee held the first of several organizational meetings with the Executive Board of Emporia Habitat for Humanity. The original money donated from the car raffle was about $59,000 and Catholic Charities gave an additional $3,000 to help with the site supervisor administrative costs. When there is a complete plan for construction, funding, and interviews in place, the recipient will be informed of their selection by HFH.
NO recipients have been selected. Those in the running will be interviewed and required to provide financial information by HRH. There, also, is no certainty on the number of homes to be built. There is only money for one.
Long Term Recovery Committee
The Long Term Recovery Committee met the evening of December 21. A list of cases were presented but
most could not be acted upon because the homeowner had not turned in paperwork -- bids, bills, insurance report, proof of ownership, etc. It is impossible for the LTRC to help you if you do not give them the information so that they can help you!
LTRC will meet again on January 5. Please get all of the information you were asked to provide in to your
caseworker before that date.
Reminder: LTRC can only fund tornado damage.
most could not be acted upon because the homeowner had not turned in paperwork -- bids, bills, insurance report, proof of ownership, etc. It is impossible for the LTRC to help you if you do not give them the information so that they can help you!
LTRC will meet again on January 5. Please get all of the information you were asked to provide in to your
caseworker before that date.
Reminder: LTRC can only fund tornado damage.
Home Owner Rehabilitation Grants
Nine Readingites have had their homes inspected and a plan drawn up to repair or replace
various parts of their dwellings. Jeff Lynch is responsible for the grant and can answer all
of your questions along with helping you to complete the paper work.
There is still grant money remaining and we want to use every bit that we can! You can
contact Jeff Lynch, city of Emporia Grant Writer, or go to Reading City Hall for a copy
of the application form.
You DO NOT need to have tornado damage. This grant has nothing to do with the tornado.
It is a golden opportunity if you are in the correct income bracket. Check it out!
various parts of their dwellings. Jeff Lynch is responsible for the grant and can answer all
of your questions along with helping you to complete the paper work.
There is still grant money remaining and we want to use every bit that we can! You can
contact Jeff Lynch, city of Emporia Grant Writer, or go to Reading City Hall for a copy
of the application form.
You DO NOT need to have tornado damage. This grant has nothing to do with the tornado.
It is a golden opportunity if you are in the correct income bracket. Check it out!
Friday, December 23, 2011
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Remember taking shelter in the basement?
Remember going to meeting after meeting in the tattered sanctuary
or piled high basement?
Remember filling out forms, meeting volunteers, picking up all types
of supplies/Christmas decorations/quilts/water, etc?
Reading United Methodist Church asks you to return for a time of
gratitude and solitude Christmas Eve at 6pm. The service will include
Christmas songs, special music, readings and a candlelight service
of communion.
Come in your comfy Christmas Eve clothes and start your evening
truly remembering the reason for the season!
Remember going to meeting after meeting in the tattered sanctuary
or piled high basement?
Remember filling out forms, meeting volunteers, picking up all types
of supplies/Christmas decorations/quilts/water, etc?
Reading United Methodist Church asks you to return for a time of
gratitude and solitude Christmas Eve at 6pm. The service will include
Christmas songs, special music, readings and a candlelight service
of communion.
Come in your comfy Christmas Eve clothes and start your evening
truly remembering the reason for the season!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Henderson's
Yahoo for Henderson's. They have new siding going on right this second.
That will make a great reason to celebrate!
That will make a great reason to celebrate!
A PERSONAL GIFT
This time of year is naturally stressful and hectic. We all deal with it in different ways!
You have been given a gift of FREE counseling to help you through the frustration of the disaster,
the stages of recovery and the depression of life right now.
Call 620-343-2296 Ext 104 and ask for Nancy. Each and every person in Reading can use
her counseling services and they will be paid for by Catholic Charities.
Merry Christmas!
You have been given a gift of FREE counseling to help you through the frustration of the disaster,
the stages of recovery and the depression of life right now.
Call 620-343-2296 Ext 104 and ask for Nancy. Each and every person in Reading can use
her counseling services and they will be paid for by Catholic Charities.
Merry Christmas!
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Start the New Year with a gathering of friends in Reading!
Family Fun and Frivolity
Saturday, December 31
7 to 9pm
UMethodist Church Basement
Chili and Cookie Bar provided -- bring a finger food to share
Games, Gab and Gaity Galore
Family Fun and Frivolity
Saturday, December 31
7 to 9pm
UMethodist Church Basement
Chili and Cookie Bar provided -- bring a finger food to share
Games, Gab and Gaity Galore
Monday, December 19, 2011
January Happenings
The Communication Team met tonight to gather and organize the information from all of the
organizations, churches and teams. The only groups we heard from were UMW, Park Action Team
and Girl Scouts.
Steering Committee, RCD, Housing Team, Incubator Team, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Lions Club,
Library, City Hall, Baptist Church and any other group that will have activities or meetings ---
PLEASE, send me the dates, times and places for any activities or meetings you will have in January and/or early February. bjschlobohm@gmail.com
organizations, churches and teams. The only groups we heard from were UMW, Park Action Team
and Girl Scouts.
Steering Committee, RCD, Housing Team, Incubator Team, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Lions Club,
Library, City Hall, Baptist Church and any other group that will have activities or meetings ---
PLEASE, send me the dates, times and places for any activities or meetings you will have in January and/or early February. bjschlobohm@gmail.com
TORNADO KIDS GIFTS
To the parents who have been contacted about Christmas gifts:
Due to a delay in receiving the sweatshirts, you will not be able to pick
up your child's gifts from the Ruritans until Wednesday, December 21,
between 2 and 7pm in the Green Room of The Miracle Cafe.
Don't be late!
Due to a delay in receiving the sweatshirts, you will not be able to pick
up your child's gifts from the Ruritans until Wednesday, December 21,
between 2 and 7pm in the Green Room of The Miracle Cafe.
Don't be late!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
HOUSING REHABILIATATION GRANT PROGRAM
For assistance call, 620-343-4285
COMMUNITY OF READING HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
There is still monies available and we want to see the insulation, windows, heating
and cooling, etc, of as many homes as possible improved in the Reading area.
The forms may be picked up at City Hall and assistance in completing the form
is friendly and specific by calling 620-343-4285.
COMMUNITY OF READING HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
There is still monies available and we want to see the insulation, windows, heating
and cooling, etc, of as many homes as possible improved in the Reading area.
The forms may be picked up at City Hall and assistance in completing the form
is friendly and specific by calling 620-343-4285.
Friday, December 16, 2011
MIRACLE CAFE'S GRAND OPENING TONIGHT
Grand Opening
6 to 9pm Friday, December 16
Menu -- smoked brisket, potato, salad bar, green beans,
cinnamon bread, and drink for $9.95
Live Entertainment -- Kendra White and Bill Ihling will be
playing Christmas carols, country and some surprises on the
fiddle and guitar for your enjoyment!
See you tonight!
6 to 9pm Friday, December 16
Menu -- smoked brisket, potato, salad bar, green beans,
cinnamon bread, and drink for $9.95
Live Entertainment -- Kendra White and Bill Ihling will be
playing Christmas carols, country and some surprises on the
fiddle and guitar for your enjoyment!
See you tonight!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERING
Saturday, December 24
6pm UMethodist Church
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas carols
Christmas story
Friends and Neighbors
6pm UMethodist Church
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas carols
Christmas story
Friends and Neighbors
TIGHTWAD BANK
TIGHTWAD BANK It has been reported by some that they are having difficulty closing their accounts at Tightwad Bank. Be sure that you take personal identification when you go -- driver's license, Passport, Social Security card, even a copy of your last bank statement will be good! IF you feel that you are hassled about closing your account, call this number -- 785-296-2266 . That is the line to the Kansas State Banking Commission. You will be directed to push #1 if you have a concern or a complaint. Making the call right there in the lobby of Tightwad with the facts might be very effective. You can lodge a written complain at www.osbckansas.org I have called and written a general complaint on behalf of several Readingites that have given me their stories this morning. The more stories they hear from individuals or organizations, the more on which they have to base decisions. Questions? bjschlobohm@gmail.com | draft |
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
COMMUNICATION TEAM MEETING
Monday, December 19
7pm UMethodist Church
Reading Baptist Church, Reading United Methodist Church, Veritas Bronze, Head Hands and Feet,
The Miracle Cafe, Reading Grain and Lumber, Citizens State Bank, City of Reading, Reading Fire
District, Reading School, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Lions Club, United Methodist Women, Reading
Community Development, Housing/Park/Communication Action Teams, Public Square Steering Committee, 4-H, and any other groups or businesses that I may have overlooked:
all of your January meeting dates & times along with agenda items and/or progress need to be
turned in to Heather Jones for this meeting. The city newsletter must be prepared. We, also, need
to be sure that groups are not planning meetings for the same place and time.
7pm UMethodist Church
Reading Baptist Church, Reading United Methodist Church, Veritas Bronze, Head Hands and Feet,
The Miracle Cafe, Reading Grain and Lumber, Citizens State Bank, City of Reading, Reading Fire
District, Reading School, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Lions Club, United Methodist Women, Reading
Community Development, Housing/Park/Communication Action Teams, Public Square Steering Committee, 4-H, and any other groups or businesses that I may have overlooked:
all of your January meeting dates & times along with agenda items and/or progress need to be
turned in to Heather Jones for this meeting. The city newsletter must be prepared. We, also, need
to be sure that groups are not planning meetings for the same place and time.
POST OFFICE LETTER
A letter was received by the City Clerk a month ago in regards to the
status of the Reading Post Office. I have not been provided with the
information, but am sure you can get it from the city clerk.
status of the Reading Post Office. I have not been provided with the
information, but am sure you can get it from the city clerk.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MOVED
The city council has voted to move their monthly meetings
from the school to the City Hall building beginning in January.
Ms. Higgins will provide you with the information on that meeting.
from the school to the City Hall building beginning in January.
Ms. Higgins will provide you with the information on that meeting.
City Council Report
Last Thursday evening I was in Kansas City preparing to be interviewed by
Ingram's Magazine to bring the tornado recovery efforts to the attention of
the businesses in the Greater Kansas City area. Because of that, I asked
Heather Jones, a member of the Communication Action Team, to give my
report to the City Council. As you can see from the attached report, NO
WHERE do I say I am leaving this position because I feel unappreciated!
Ingram's Magazine to bring the tornado recovery efforts to the attention of
the businesses in the Greater Kansas City area. Because of that, I asked
Heather Jones, a member of the Communication Action Team, to give my
report to the City Council. As you can see from the attached report, NO
WHERE do I say I am leaving this position because I feel unappreciated!
The past four weeks have been hectic for publicity and fund raising here in Reading. Besides the standard news releases, interviews, and contacts with
media, I represented Reading:
- William Baker Choral Society Concert where a total of $2600 was donated tohelp people rebuild their homes. (Speech)
- Flip Flop Hop – Merry Lu Pasley of Lebo held this fundraiser and presenteda check for $1500 to help rebuild homes. (Speech)
- United Way Board of Directors Meeting –walking tour of town followed bya speech.
- Ruritans of Southeastern Kansas District Meeting where a total of $1500 hasbeen pledged to purchase a Christmas game for Reading tornado children following my speech.
- McCarthy Auto Sales interviews live with 94.9 radio and channel 5 and then drawing the winning ticket of the Camaro.
- Lunch meeting with Kate Fields of Heartland Habitat for Humanity.
I organized:
- the Free Medical Clinics for Reading area residents wishing to see a doctor or get free immunizations.
- 60 Rotary Club members volunteering to clear tornado damaged trees.
- KSU students initial viewing of Reading and discussion with parkaction team.
- The sales of 59 tickets through Reading for the Habitat home. $2360
- The collection of information from clubs, churches and businesses for the city newsletter.
- The distribution of 3 vans full of Christmas decorations.
- The distribution of approximately 45 quilts.
- A Credit Counseling opportunity for residents that will not onlyhelp them get control over their finances but earn them $100 inWal Mart gift cards.
- The services of a counselor to help us all work through the stress,depression, anxiety and fear. Contact me if you want this free service.
- Contacting parents of Reading children, having them select a freegame and give a size for a possible free sweatshirt for Christmas.
- The KSU Park Plan Unveiling
I attend Long Term Recovery Meetings representing the city and serve as the Public Information Officer for that group.
I will be featured in Ingram's Magazine out of Kansas City, MO. This is a business magazine that once a year features individuals that have made a difference in the
life of their community. The photo shoot is Friday morning.
I will be turning Reta Jackson's name into Larry Hatteberg for one of his features.
When I asked for nominations, Reta and I tied in votes with Heather Jones coming in right behind.
I want to inform the council and community members that ________ Reading families have now been helped by Long Term Recovery to the cost of a little over
$200,000.
Quilts have already been distributed to: Kevin Sorensen, Shyan White, Stephanie Smith, Billy Paige, Jeff Meek, Bill Hooper, Craig Croucher, Alan Barrett, Virginia Barger, Iven Woods (3), Jill Scales, Mike Scales and Doug Scales. These are all people that completely lost their homes.
All of the Reading Kindergarten students received a quilt. I am in the process of
collecting other quilts for distribution to those that suffered loss.
This Sunday at the Reading Christmas Celebration, each tornado family in attendance will receive a bag filled with Christmas decorations and other surprises.
This was made possible from an Overland Park contact.
The assistance Reading has received over the past seven months has been phenomenal. It will raise the living standards of the people and property valuations. This, in turn, will raise more tax revenue for the city and entice others to want to move to Reading. Billy told us that our current infrastructure can
serve 20 more homes. If you build them......they will come!
The Baldwin City Lions Club called and asked if I would be willing to speak to a
joint meeting of all the service clubs and councils in their area on Monday,
January 23. I have accepted that speaking engagement on your behalf. However,
after December 15 I will no longer be able to work for the city of Reading. If there comes a time that you need someone with my skills and abilities, please let me know.
The following information is accurate as of 10am, December 8.
21 households did not receive financial assistance from the LTRC. Many of them declined assistance or did not qualify because of insurance settlements or other resources available to them. However, many of the people on this list did receive the assistance of volunteer labor which was organized though Steve Burnett of United Methodist Disaster Relief.
65 households have received a total of $193, 436 in financial assistance. This averages out to roughly $3000 per household. These cases have no current business before the committee.
18 cases are currently active with requests in process. Of these individuals, roughly $8900 has already been allocated and we are working with them to secure estimates, order material, or obtain additional information about their gap.
The committee believes that all residents have been interviewed and have had an opportunity for their case to be presented to the committee. If you have not had an opportunity to speak with a case manager, please let us know.
The total cash dispersed to residents is just over $202,000.
Steve Burnett sends the following volunteer hour report:
5,663 hours of outside volunteer time has been recorded through Umethodist Disaster Relief
The first 3 days of volunteer time was kept by the COAD out of Emporia.
Because my work time IS refundable through FEMA, he will be adding 450 hours of my volunteer time that has not been included in FEMA reporting.
Here is an interesting stat: In the state of Kansas, the dollar value of one volunteer hour is $17.80.
5663 hours
X $17.80
$100,801.40
That means over $100,000 of volunteer time that has been reported has been donated to Reading. That is pretty significant. Thank you, Steve, for locating these people to help us!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Long Term Recovery Committee
Everyone is reminded that the purpose of this committee is to work
on damage caused by the tornado. It's purpose is not to pay your
water bill, provide you with gasoline, etc., due to poor decision making.
HCCI is very willing to help you develop a budget and develop the
strength to stick to it.
If you have not been approached by a LTRC caseworker and have
tornado damage that has not been turned in, please contact Marion Jones.
on damage caused by the tornado. It's purpose is not to pay your
water bill, provide you with gasoline, etc., due to poor decision making.
HCCI is very willing to help you develop a budget and develop the
strength to stick to it.
If you have not been approached by a LTRC caseworker and have
tornado damage that has not been turned in, please contact Marion Jones.
Public Health Concern
Information was given me today that if you have a concern with property that
has trash and/or piles of "stuff", you can report the property to Ann Mayo at
the Lyon County Health Department. She has the authority to inspect the property
and condemn it if it is deemed a concern.
has trash and/or piles of "stuff", you can report the property to Ann Mayo at
the Lyon County Health Department. She has the authority to inspect the property
and condemn it if it is deemed a concern.
Monday, December 12, 2011
GRAND OPENING
The Grand Opening for The Miracle Cafe has been set for
FRIDAY, December 23
Mexican will be the Noon special with the evening brisket special
beginning at 6pm.
Bring your friends and neighbors!
FRIDAY, December 23
Mexican will be the Noon special with the evening brisket special
beginning at 6pm.
Bring your friends and neighbors!
MIRACLE CAFE
The Miracle Cafe opened at 9am TODAY!
Yes, there are those delicious cinnamon rolls along with
biscuits and gravy. Then at lunch you can enjoy
REAL roast beef with REAL potatoes & gravy.
Yes, there are those delicious cinnamon rolls along with
biscuits and gravy. Then at lunch you can enjoy
REAL roast beef with REAL potatoes & gravy.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
DUMPSTER
Please clean up your yard, garage, basement and other property
so that our hometown will look pristene for Christmas! The dumpster
is still located just south of the tracks and can hold a lot of "junk".
Fill 'er up and get it out of your hair!
so that our hometown will look pristene for Christmas! The dumpster
is still located just south of the tracks and can hold a lot of "junk".
Fill 'er up and get it out of your hair!
READING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
What a great day in Reading!
Over 120 people shared a terrific turkey and ham potluck meal
leaving with quilts and Christmas decorations to use in their homes.
Those who did not come missed out on a lot of good conversation,
food and a fun time.
Over 120 people shared a terrific turkey and ham potluck meal
leaving with quilts and Christmas decorations to use in their homes.
Those who did not come missed out on a lot of good conversation,
food and a fun time.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Christmas Program at Reading Elementary
Monday night, December 12
7pm
Followed immediately by a visit from Santa
Monday night, December 12
7pm
Followed immediately by a visit from Santa
Saturday, December 10, 2011
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Monday, December 12
Christmas Program
Reading Elementary School
7pm
Followed by a visit from Santa
Christmas Program
Reading Elementary School
7pm
Followed by a visit from Santa
Friday, December 9, 2011
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 11
10:30 am -- worship at both churches
Noon -- Christmas turkey dinner for all.......bring a vegetable or salad dish
Drawing for the UMW quilt that rode out the tornado in The Miracle Cafe -- Marion Jones
Kids Activities -- Amber Atchison and Ashley Barrett
Decorating Town Tree -- Amber and Ashley
Distribution of Christmas Decorations -- Barbara Schlobohm, Pam Barrett and Marion Jones
This is a day of celebration with your fellow Readingites. Come, relax and renew your spirits!
10:30 am -- worship at both churches
Noon -- Christmas turkey dinner for all.......bring a vegetable or salad dish
Drawing for the UMW quilt that rode out the tornado in The Miracle Cafe -- Marion Jones
Kids Activities -- Amber Atchison and Ashley Barrett
Decorating Town Tree -- Amber and Ashley
Distribution of Christmas Decorations -- Barbara Schlobohm, Pam Barrett and Marion Jones
This is a day of celebration with your fellow Readingites. Come, relax and renew your spirits!
HCCI Saturday
Credit Counseling has been arranged for all in Reading who chose to take advantage of the free offer. Saturday, December 10, there will be four counselors coming from Topeka to work with
10 participants. They will receive a $50 WalMart card at the end of tomorrow's initial work session. When they complete the "homework" and phone conversation they will receive another
$50 card.
There is a possibility that this can be arranged for the month of January for those who did not get to participate this time around.
10 participants. They will receive a $50 WalMart card at the end of tomorrow's initial work session. When they complete the "homework" and phone conversation they will receive another
$50 card.
There is a possibility that this can be arranged for the month of January for those who did not get to participate this time around.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
KSU PARK UNVEIL
What a wonderful adventure into possibilities Reading experienced last night!
Thank you to all of the KSU students and staff for their efforts to Redesign Reading
and upgrade our daily lives.
A huge thank you to USD 251 for the use of the building, RCD for purchasing the
chili ingredients, Virginia Barger for preparing the chili, Charles Schlobohm for
donating the bowls, napkins, spoons and crackers, Rosalee Voorhees for washing
all the dishes and cleaning the kitchen and J T Crawford for serving and cleaning
up afterward.
It does take a village!
ps -- For transparency, I sent half of the extra chili and crackers with the students.
The other half was placed in the freezer at the UMethodist Church for RCD to use
at their discretion.
Thank you to all of the KSU students and staff for their efforts to Redesign Reading
and upgrade our daily lives.
A huge thank you to USD 251 for the use of the building, RCD for purchasing the
chili ingredients, Virginia Barger for preparing the chili, Charles Schlobohm for
donating the bowls, napkins, spoons and crackers, Rosalee Voorhees for washing
all the dishes and cleaning the kitchen and J T Crawford for serving and cleaning
up afterward.
It does take a village!
ps -- For transparency, I sent half of the extra chili and crackers with the students.
The other half was placed in the freezer at the UMethodist Church for RCD to use
at their discretion.
MIRACLE'S FIRST EVENT
Last night The Miracle Cafe hosted it's first event in the new facility.
Thank you to the Lyon County Extension Council for honoring Reta's Return.
Opening for all on Monday, December 12, at 9 am!
Thank you to the Lyon County Extension Council for honoring Reta's Return.
Opening for all on Monday, December 12, at 9 am!
CITIZENS STATE BANK
Citizens State Bank and Trust
9am to Noon
1pm to 3pm Wednesdays, 1pm to 6pm
699-3900
9am to Noon
1pm to 3pm Wednesdays, 1pm to 6pm
699-3900
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
More Great Publicity
Working hard at this time of year to keep our wonderful little town
in the front of people's minds. My goodness, we've been on all the
Topeka stations, radio stations and even a KC station along with the
Emporia Gazette.
in the front of people's minds. My goodness, we've been on all the
Topeka stations, radio stations and even a KC station along with the
Emporia Gazette.
REHABILITATION GRANTS
Of the Reading families that completed the application process for the Rehab Grants of up to $25,000
on their homes, nine have cleared the "financial" level and their applications are moving forward.
If you live in or within 2 miles of Reading in Lyon County, you can contact Jeff Lynch in the Grant Writing Office of the city of Emporia for a form and help completing it. We have $250,000 in grant money available to residents.
Jeff said he will continue taking applications until all of the money is committed, so don't wait too long!
on their homes, nine have cleared the "financial" level and their applications are moving forward.
If you live in or within 2 miles of Reading in Lyon County, you can contact Jeff Lynch in the Grant Writing Office of the city of Emporia for a form and help completing it. We have $250,000 in grant money available to residents.
Jeff said he will continue taking applications until all of the money is committed, so don't wait too long!
Schedule
PARK DESIGN REVEAL
Tonight 6pm -- chili 6:30 -- presentations & questions Reading School
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday night 7pm Reading School
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
Sunday -- Worship at 10:30 am (both churches)
Turkey dinner at NOON -- UMethodist Church--bring a side dish or dessert
Kids Activity -- Amber
Drawing for Quilt -- Marion
Christmas bags -- about 2pm at the school
Tonight 6pm -- chili 6:30 -- presentations & questions Reading School
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday night 7pm Reading School
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
Sunday -- Worship at 10:30 am (both churches)
Turkey dinner at NOON -- UMethodist Church--bring a side dish or dessert
Kids Activity -- Amber
Drawing for Quilt -- Marion
Christmas bags -- about 2pm at the school
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
KSU PARK UNVEIL
Wednesday, December 7 (tomorrow)
6pm -- light chili supper
6:30pm -- presentations begin
Reading School
The K-State Architecture and Architectural Landscaping students will
present their plans to Readingites that are interested in seeing possibilities
for the new civic building and the new park facilities.
You will want to see this.
6pm -- light chili supper
6:30pm -- presentations begin
Reading School
The K-State Architecture and Architectural Landscaping students will
present their plans to Readingites that are interested in seeing possibilities
for the new civic building and the new park facilities.
You will want to see this.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Here's a Golden Opportunity
The Reading Long-Term Recovery Committee is pleased to offer one-on-one financial counseling for Reading residents on Saturday, December 10, at the Reading Elementary School.
We know that recovering from the tornado has taken a toll on your financial well being, and we want to help you with your financial recovery. We have contacted Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) to send certified financial counselors to Reading to meet with those interested in developing a budget, receiving credit counseling and developing a plan to pay off debt. This counseling session is being offered free of charge and will take one hour for the initial meeting with some additional on-line and telephone follow up over the following weeks. A description of the types of counseling offered by HCCI are below.
To sign up for an appointment, please contact HCCI at 1-800-383-0217 and inform them that you’d like to make an appointment in Reading on December 10. It is very important that you reference Reading immediately in your conversation. When you contact them, they can provide you with additional information about your appointment and what you will need to bring. Your appointment will take place in a classroom with just you and your financial counselor and is completely confidential. No information will be shared with members of the LTRC.
This counseling is available to all residents of Reading. For those who participate, the LTRC will provide a $50 Wal-Mart gift card to those who attend a counseling session on December 10 (one per household) and an additional $50 Wal-Mart gift card once you have successfully completed the follow up steps as directed by HCCI (one per household).
The types of counseling available are:
Financial Counseling assists and educates clients in personal financial management such as setting goals, paying themselves first, tracking spending, completing paycheck-to-paycheck plans, identifying non-monthly expenses, prioritizing expenses, calculating general percentages of income spending, increasing income, and reducing expenses. Financial counseling is used in all types of counsel and can include tracking property maintenance and/or rental expenses as well as personal budget expenditures. Financial counseling includes identifying debt-repayment options available to them.
Credit Building Counseling educates clients regarding the importance of knowing what is on each of their 3 different credit reports, how to access their credit reports, how to read and understand them, how to dispute errors, how positive and negative credit affects them, and how to begin rebuilding credit for the future.
Bankruptcy - Pre-Bankruptcy Counseling and/or Education provides clients considering filing bankruptcy with budgeting information, a brief description of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, other options and alternatives to repay debt, how each option affects credit, timeframes involved, and a review of the major changes in bankruptcy law.
Foreclosure Prevention, Mortgage Default, Loss Mitigation, and Rental Delinquency Counseling assists clients whose housing is at risk and may be facing eviction, mortgage default and foreclosure. Counselors provide options for mortgage default, foreclosure and delinquency resolution. Counseling may include restructuring debt, arrangement of reinstatement plans, loan forbearance, and other loss mitigation tools.
We know that recovering from the tornado has taken a toll on your financial well being, and we want to help you with your financial recovery. We have contacted Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) to send certified financial counselors to Reading to meet with those interested in developing a budget, receiving credit counseling and developing a plan to pay off debt. This counseling session is being offered free of charge and will take one hour for the initial meeting with some additional on-line and telephone follow up over the following weeks. A description of the types of counseling offered by HCCI are below.
To sign up for an appointment, please contact HCCI at 1-800-383-0217 and inform them that you’d like to make an appointment in Reading on December 10. It is very important that you reference Reading immediately in your conversation. When you contact them, they can provide you with additional information about your appointment and what you will need to bring. Your appointment will take place in a classroom with just you and your financial counselor and is completely confidential. No information will be shared with members of the LTRC.
This counseling is available to all residents of Reading. For those who participate, the LTRC will provide a $50 Wal-Mart gift card to those who attend a counseling session on December 10 (one per household) and an additional $50 Wal-Mart gift card once you have successfully completed the follow up steps as directed by HCCI (one per household).
The types of counseling available are:
Financial Counseling assists and educates clients in personal financial management such as setting goals, paying themselves first, tracking spending, completing paycheck-to-paycheck plans, identifying non-monthly expenses, prioritizing expenses, calculating general percentages of income spending, increasing income, and reducing expenses. Financial counseling is used in all types of counsel and can include tracking property maintenance and/or rental expenses as well as personal budget expenditures. Financial counseling includes identifying debt-repayment options available to them.
Credit Building Counseling educates clients regarding the importance of knowing what is on each of their 3 different credit reports, how to access their credit reports, how to read and understand them, how to dispute errors, how positive and negative credit affects them, and how to begin rebuilding credit for the future.
Bankruptcy - Pre-Bankruptcy Counseling and/or Education provides clients considering filing bankruptcy with budgeting information, a brief description of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, other options and alternatives to repay debt, how each option affects credit, timeframes involved, and a review of the major changes in bankruptcy law.
Foreclosure Prevention, Mortgage Default, Loss Mitigation, and Rental Delinquency Counseling assists clients whose housing is at risk and may be facing eviction, mortgage default and foreclosure. Counselors provide options for mortgage default, foreclosure and delinquency resolution. Counseling may include restructuring debt, arrangement of reinstatement plans, loan forbearance, and other loss mitigation tools.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
PANCAKE FEED
Today, December 3
5 to 7pm
UMethodist Church
Lions Club Pancake Feed
DONATION gets you pancakes, sausage & eggs, biscuits & gravy
until you need to unbutton your britches!
ALL donations will be used for the children's treats when Santa
visits December 12.
5 to 7pm
UMethodist Church
Lions Club Pancake Feed
DONATION gets you pancakes, sausage & eggs, biscuits & gravy
until you need to unbutton your britches!
ALL donations will be used for the children's treats when Santa
visits December 12.
IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY --Do NOT Miss Out!
The Reading Long-Term Recovery Committee is pleased to offer one-on-one financial counseling for Reading residents on Saturday, December 10, at the Reading Elementary School.
We know that recovering from the tornado has taken a toll on your financial well being, and we want to help you with your financial recovery. We have contacted Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) to send certified financial counselors to Reading to meet with those interested in developing a budget, receiving credit counseling and developing a plan to pay off debt. This counseling session is being offered free of charge and will take one hour for the initial meeting with some additional on-line and telephone follow up over the following weeks. A description of the types of counseling offered by HCCI are below.
To sign up for an appointment, please contact HCCI at 1-800-383-0217 and inform them that you’d like to make an appointment in Reading on December 10. It is very important that you reference Reading immediately in your conversation. When you contact them, they can provide you with additional information about your appointment and what you will need to bring. Your appointment will take place in a classroom with just you and your financial counselor and is completely confidential. No information will be shared with members of the LTRC.
This counseling is available to all residents of Reading. For those who participate, the LTRC will provide a $50 Wal-Mart gift card to those who attend a counseling session on December 10 (one per household) and an additional $50 Wal-Mart gift card once you have successfully completed the follow up steps as directed by HCCI (one per household).
The types of counseling available are:
Financial Counseling assists and educates clients in personal financial management such as setting goals, paying themselves first, tracking spending, completing paycheck-to-paycheck plans, identifying non-monthly expenses, prioritizing expenses, calculating general percentages of income spending, increasing income, and reducing expenses. Financial counseling is used in all types of counsel and can include tracking property maintenance and/or rental expenses as well as personal budget expenditures. Financial counseling includes identifying debt-repayment options available to them.
Credit Building Counseling educates clients regarding the importance of knowing what is on each of their 3 different credit reports, how to access their credit reports, how to read and understand them, how to dispute errors, how positive and negative credit affects them, and how to begin rebuilding credit for the future.
Bankruptcy - Pre-Bankruptcy Counseling and/or Education provides clients considering filing bankruptcy with budgeting information, a brief description of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, other options and alternatives to repay debt, how each option affects credit, timeframes involved, and a review of the major changes in bankruptcy law.
Foreclosure Prevention, Mortgage Default, Loss Mitigation, and Rental Delinquency Counseling assists clients whose housing is at risk and may be facing eviction, mortgage default and foreclosure. Counselors provide options for mortgage default, foreclosure and delinquency resolution. Counseling may include restructuring debt, arrangement of reinstatement plans, loan forbearance, and other loss mitigation tools.
We know that recovering from the tornado has taken a toll on your financial well being, and we want to help you with your financial recovery. We have contacted Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) to send certified financial counselors to Reading to meet with those interested in developing a budget, receiving credit counseling and developing a plan to pay off debt. This counseling session is being offered free of charge and will take one hour for the initial meeting with some additional on-line and telephone follow up over the following weeks. A description of the types of counseling offered by HCCI are below.
To sign up for an appointment, please contact HCCI at 1-800-383-0217 and inform them that you’d like to make an appointment in Reading on December 10. It is very important that you reference Reading immediately in your conversation. When you contact them, they can provide you with additional information about your appointment and what you will need to bring. Your appointment will take place in a classroom with just you and your financial counselor and is completely confidential. No information will be shared with members of the LTRC.
This counseling is available to all residents of Reading. For those who participate, the LTRC will provide a $50 Wal-Mart gift card to those who attend a counseling session on December 10 (one per household) and an additional $50 Wal-Mart gift card once you have successfully completed the follow up steps as directed by HCCI (one per household).
The types of counseling available are:
Financial Counseling assists and educates clients in personal financial management such as setting goals, paying themselves first, tracking spending, completing paycheck-to-paycheck plans, identifying non-monthly expenses, prioritizing expenses, calculating general percentages of income spending, increasing income, and reducing expenses. Financial counseling is used in all types of counsel and can include tracking property maintenance and/or rental expenses as well as personal budget expenditures. Financial counseling includes identifying debt-repayment options available to them.
Credit Building Counseling educates clients regarding the importance of knowing what is on each of their 3 different credit reports, how to access their credit reports, how to read and understand them, how to dispute errors, how positive and negative credit affects them, and how to begin rebuilding credit for the future.
Bankruptcy - Pre-Bankruptcy Counseling and/or Education provides clients considering filing bankruptcy with budgeting information, a brief description of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, other options and alternatives to repay debt, how each option affects credit, timeframes involved, and a review of the major changes in bankruptcy law.
Foreclosure Prevention, Mortgage Default, Loss Mitigation, and Rental Delinquency Counseling assists clients whose housing is at risk and may be facing eviction, mortgage default and foreclosure. Counselors provide options for mortgage default, foreclosure and delinquency resolution. Counseling may include restructuring debt, arrangement of reinstatement plans, loan forbearance, and other loss mitigation tools.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Nancy Romine
Nancy is a certified counselor who is working with many folks in Reading
that are dealing with post tornado stress and depression. PLEASE be willing
to just sit and talk with her -- it does help.
Call: 620-343-2296 Ext 104
If you had heart problems would you not see a heart specialist? Diabetis a doctor?
A broken foot an orthopedist? Then give her a call. It helps.
that are dealing with post tornado stress and depression. PLEASE be willing
to just sit and talk with her -- it does help.
Call: 620-343-2296 Ext 104
If you had heart problems would you not see a heart specialist? Diabetis a doctor?
A broken foot an orthopedist? Then give her a call. It helps.
NEWSLETTER CORRECTION
The city newsletter will be mailed soon. The date for the Community Christmas Dinner is correct
in the article, but was accidentally placed on the calendar December 4. Please correct it:
Sunday, December 11
Noon
Christmas Community Dinner
Bring a side dish or dessert to go with turkey, dressing, potatoes & gravy.
in the article, but was accidentally placed on the calendar December 4. Please correct it:
Sunday, December 11
Noon
Christmas Community Dinner
Bring a side dish or dessert to go with turkey, dressing, potatoes & gravy.
FOOD PANTRY
I received calls from different groups about the possibility of donating
food to a pantry here in Reading. I found a wall at the Baptist Church
where we could put the donated food.
Thank you's go to Clifton-Clyde High School's FBLA and New Life Church.
If you are in need of food, please call Billy Paige. I do not have a key to help you.
food to a pantry here in Reading. I found a wall at the Baptist Church
where we could put the donated food.
Thank you's go to Clifton-Clyde High School's FBLA and New Life Church.
If you are in need of food, please call Billy Paige. I do not have a key to help you.
Sausage & eggs, pancakes, biscuits & gravy............
Saturday night supper is being prepared by the Lions Club members of Reading.
For a donation, you can eat until you pop! and donate so that the kids will have
treats from Santa.
Saturday, December 3
5 to 7pm
UMethodist Church Basement
For a donation, you can eat until you pop! and donate so that the kids will have
treats from Santa.
Saturday, December 3
5 to 7pm
UMethodist Church Basement
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
How pleasant it is to drive through town in the evening and see houses with
some type of Christmas lighting. Thank you, also, to Westar for rewiring the
poles uptown for public lighting, Schuman Electric for wiring boxes on the
poles and Tom & Galen for hanging all of the pole decorations.
What will you do to bring the Christmas holidays to light?
some type of Christmas lighting. Thank you, also, to Westar for rewiring the
poles uptown for public lighting, Schuman Electric for wiring boxes on the
poles and Tom & Galen for hanging all of the pole decorations.
What will you do to bring the Christmas holidays to light?
SEAMLESS UPGRADE
Seamless internet service is in town to upgrade your equipment.
Takes about 15 minutes and it runs faster. For more information, call
seamless or Ed Sapp.
Takes about 15 minutes and it runs faster. For more information, call
seamless or Ed Sapp.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Free Veggies TODAY
Abundant Harvest, a non-profit charity that provides hot meals for the hungry, has received a surplus of produce. Since it cannot be stored or used before it will spoil, the public is welcome to come and take some today (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to noon. The address is 1028 Whittier Street.
DECEMBER'S FIRST WEEK
December
1 -- JrHi BB games beginning at 4pm
3 -- Lion's Club Pancake Feed, 5-7pm
4 -- Christmas worship, 10:30 am, both churches
5 -- Long Term Recovery Meeting
7 -- KSU PARK presentation 5:45 -- chili 6:30 -- presentation
8 -- City Council Meeting, 7pm, school
1 -- JrHi BB games beginning at 4pm
3 -- Lion's Club Pancake Feed, 5-7pm
4 -- Christmas worship, 10:30 am, both churches
5 -- Long Term Recovery Meeting
7 -- KSU PARK presentation 5:45 -- chili 6:30 -- presentation
8 -- City Council Meeting, 7pm, school
Monday, November 28, 2011
HAUL IT OFF!
See that "stuff" that piled up? The huge sled trash pod is empty and waiting for you
to fill it up. The one thing that makes a town "look" trashy and uninviting is exactly
that.....trash and piles of "stuff" sitting around.
PLEASE get rid of as much as possible. Your neighbors will like you a lot more!
to fill it up. The one thing that makes a town "look" trashy and uninviting is exactly
that.....trash and piles of "stuff" sitting around.
PLEASE get rid of as much as possible. Your neighbors will like you a lot more!
PROJECT WARMTH DISTRIBUTION
TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 29
9:30-Noon, 1:30-4pm
209 W 4th Ave, Salvation Army Annex Building
FREE coats, hats, gloves, and blankets to those
in need. LIMIT ONE COAT per family member.
9:30-Noon, 1:30-4pm
209 W 4th Ave, Salvation Army Annex Building
FREE coats, hats, gloves, and blankets to those
in need. LIMIT ONE COAT per family member.
PARK ACTION TEAM MEMBERS
Greetings All,
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! With deadlines fast approaching it's important that we have a good turn out to this weeks meeting. (6:30 Wednesday @ the school)
AGENDA
1. Finalizing Civic Building Plans
2. Preparing presentation for Dec. Donator Meeting
3. Adding new donated totals to our park spreadsheet.
4. Opening new account for Park @ Reading Bank.
5. Preparing information to give to our Grant writing team.
Looking fwd to seeing you all, thanks.
JT CRAWFORD
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! With deadlines fast approaching it's important that we have a good turn out to this weeks meeting. (6:30 Wednesday @ the school)
AGENDA
1. Finalizing Civic Building Plans
2. Preparing presentation for Dec. Donator Meeting
3. Adding new donated totals to our park spreadsheet.
4. Opening new account for Park @ Reading Bank.
5. Preparing information to give to our Grant writing team.
Looking fwd to seeing you all, thanks.
JT CRAWFORD
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