Class Homes Complete

Other than the landscaping, CLASS Homes I, L.L.C. has completed the three quad-plex apartment facilities in Pittsburg, Parsons, and Columbus. Landscaping will resume as soon as the weather permits.

Open houses were hosted in each facility with assistance from the Chamber of Commerce in each town.

The housing project was made possible through a partnership between CLASS LTD, the Kansas Equity Fund, the Kansas Department of Commerce, and the Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing Program. The apartment facilities are specifically for low-income individuals with disabilities.

"The clients living in the Parsons Quad-plex site really enjoy the independence of being in his or her own apartment, but appreciate the support they get from staff when necessary," stated Sondra Hall, Director of Services in Labette County.

"This is a good employment opportunity for our clients, plus it is helping the environment," stated Davis. "Our goal is to become a leading source of crushed glass for landscaping, construction aggregate, glassphalt-paving, and filtration/drainage systems in this area."

For information about commercial glass pick up, glass drop sites, or the finished product contact:

Bob Davis, 620-231-3131 or
Gretchen Andrews, 620-429-1212, ext. 123

Coffeyville Service Center Progressing

CLASS LTD purchased the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1117 W. 8th in Coffeyville, the new site for CLASS LTD's service center.

Architect, Heckman & Associates, redesigned the interior and are in the process of remodeling including five offices, IT room, conference room, and day services area.

Completion of the remodeling project is expected in late summer.



Eco Glass Products Providing Job Opportunities

Eco Glass Products is under way in their new home in Pittsburg. The building will house the glass crushing machine and glass holding bins for recycling.

"After some initial delays, we are very excited to receive our equipment, start the production process, and be able to offer such a versatile end product to the public," stated Gretchen Andrews, project director. Unfortunately, the building was vandalized in June. All the wiring was stripped from the building and insurance delays haulted the June start date. Andrews said that the project should be in production in August. "We have our glass pick up routes scheduled, but have room for expansion," stated Bob Davis, project manager. "We are looking at around 20 pick up sites by the end of July. Once we are in full operation, we will employ up to twelve clients, sorting, crushing, and bagging the glass product."