Crossville Housing Authority

67 Irwin Avenue

P.O. Box 425

Crossville, TN 38555

Phone: 931-484-2990

Fax: 931-456-1513

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Crossville Housing

Authority

67 Irwin Ave.

Crossville, TN 38555

(931) 484-2990

www.crossvillehousing.org

Emergency Numbers

Weekends and after

hours:

931-287-5206

931-287-5072

Gateway:

931-484-4546

DHS:

931-484-2573

UCHRA:

931-456-0691

I suspect that man’s boss already knows what

kind of person he is, and when, or if, the time

comes to make decisions as to who will stay and

who will go; well, I would not be surprised to see

him let go.

In this world we all have certain talents and we

either “use them or lose them”. The problem

with being unemployed or underemployed is that

you spend too much time doing nothing. As a

result of this you start to lose those skills. If you

are unemployed too long you start to slip into the

category of being unemployable. So rather than

sitting at home and rusting; use your talents

wherever you can. Volunteer your services at

church. If you don’t belong to a church, join one.

Worshiping is not the only thing that happens at

church. You get to know people who might be

able to point you in a rewarding direction.

Volunteer at a nonprofit agency; they need your

energy, and you might make some contacts that

could steer you to a paying job. There are a great

number of people who are working today as a

result of starting as a volunteer. Volunteer work

is something we all need, and there is no better

way to stay active when you are unemployed or

underemployed.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful

New Year!

From Don’s Desk

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I

hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left

and I could say “I used everything you gave me”

~~Erma Bombeck

Erma Louise Bombeck was an American humorist who

achieved great popularity for her newspaper column that

described suburban home life from the mid-1960s until

the late 1990s. Bombeck also published 15 books, most

of which became bestsellers. From 1965 to 1996, Erma

Bombeck wrote over 4,000 newspaper columns, using

broad and sometimes eloquent humor, chronicling the

ordinary life of a Midwestern suburban housewife. By the

1970s, her columns were read twice-weekly by

30 million readers of the 900 newspapers in

the U.S. and Canada. I liked her because of her ability to

see the world for what it is, and find some good in it. She

was the same age as my mother. My mother used to

read her books a lot. I guess somewhere along the line I

started reading them too.

A new year is upon us and I hope that 2016 is all you

desire it will be. That having been said, I worry about the

families that are struggling financially due to the

economy. Some people are working, but aren’t working

the number of hours they want or need to provide for

their families. To those people I say, your number one

responsibility is to look for work every day. Never give

up, and never get tired of trying to improve yourself. You

only have to be successful once, and you could secure a

job you will hold for years to come. When you do find

work, or if you already have work, put your heart and

soul into it. Be the best at that job that you can possibly

be. Job security sometimes hinges on little things like

your attitude or bigger things like your attendance. This

year I have hired 40 new people; many of them are

residents. My point: if the skills you have are not landing

you work, maybe it is time to get some new skills.

Recently I was talking to a man who was telling me how

stupid his boss is, and how often he “goofs off” at work.

He thought that just getting by was good enough. I told

him that was a bad attitude, and that his boss would not

appreciate hearing the things he was saying. He said

that he would not say those things to his boss, and

everyone at work feels he is a hard worker. I was

thinking about that, and I believe he is wrong. I have

been in a position to hire people or fire people for 40+

years. During this time I have had and do have some

excellent people working for me. An employer does not

have to be around someone very long to realize if that

person is a good person and sincere or a “goof off”.

Don Alexander

HOMEOWNERSHIP IS POSSIBLE WITH

Once again, we say goodbye to another year, and hello with hope and excitement of the possibilities in the

new one ahead us. 2015 was an exciting year at New Beginnings! We saw 4 homeowners take possession of

their new homes, and have 10 more that will follow within the next couple of months!

2016 will be another exciting year here at the New Beginnings Self-Help Housing Program, as we begin con-

structing homes for our newest community-The Grove! We already have 2 families approved for their new

homes, and several others expecting approval in the coming weeks! This beautiful community of homes will

feature 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans with 2 car garages, close to town, and surrounded by gorgeous trees and

rolling hills-the perfect place to raise your family!

We are currently accepting applications for this incredible opportunity for you to own your own home, with a

payment that’s often less than rent!

On behalf of all of us in the New Beginnings Self-Help Housing Department here at the Crossville Housing

Authority, Happy New Year! And remember, YOUR New Beginning is just a phone call away!

-Stace Karge

CONTACT Stace Karge FOR MORE INFORMATION AT (931) 484-2990!

A F E W T I P S F R O M T H E C E N T E R O F D I S -E A S E C O N T R O L A N D P R E V E N T I O N F O R D R E S S I N G W A R M A N D T O S T A Y D R Y

Adults and children should wear:

a hat

a scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth

sleeves that are snug at the wrist

mittens (they are warmer than gloves)

water-resistant coat and boots

several layers of loose-fitting clothing

Be sure the outer layer of your clothing is tightly woven, preferably wind

resistant, to reduce body-heat loss caused by wind. Wool, silk, or poly-

propylene inner layers of clothing will hold more body heat than cotton.

Stay dry—wet clothing chills the body rapidly. Excess perspiration will

increase heat loss, so remove extra layers of clothing whenever you

feel too warm. Also, avoid getting gasoline or alcohol on your skin while

de-icing and fueling your car or using a snow blower. When these ma-

terials come in contact with the skin, they greatly increase heat loss

from the body. Do not ignore shivering. It’s an important first sign that

the body is losing heat. Persistent shivering is a signal to return in-

Is your retirement not quite

what you planned? Are you

bored sitting at home?

Would you like to earn a few

extra dollars?

We are looking for Volun-

teers age 55 and older to

work on a one-to-one basis

with special and exception-

al needs children at local

schools and head-start cen-

ters in Cumberland County.

Volunteering 15-40 hours a week of your time

will make all the difference to a child who needs

extra care, and the rewards gained aren’t just

one sided. Plus your gift of time can result in a

small tax free stipend that won’t be counted as

income toward any Government program.

There are income guidelines that must be met

and a few other benefits available to you as well.

All you need to do is make a simple phone call to

find out all of the details and REWARDS of being

a Foster Grandparent today!

DON’T WAIT! Contact Cheryl Pack: (931) 528-

6488 or

(887) 928-6488 (toll free)

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two un-joined adjacent dots. No diagonal lines. A player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 box colors

it in or marks it with their initial and takes another turn. The game ends when no more lines can be placed.

The winner of the game is the player with the most boxes. Have fun!

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U N M H W R J I T Y O X Y B H

S X A Z E M S G O E E R M T A

K M X Z A H N P L O R A X N T

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T H E R I G H T F I N D E A C H W O R D A N D C I R C L E , P U Z Z L E I S C O M P L E T E W H E N E A C H W O R D I S

F O U N D .

CHA Resident Council Care Closet Helps with Cleaning/Personal Hygiene Needs

The Care Closet program is open to Public Housing, Twin

Oaks and Willowwood residents who are in need of cleaning

and personal hygiene items.

The Care Closet is held on the third Tuesday of each month from

10AM to NOON at the Twin Oaks building on Mitchell Blvd. off of Wayne

Ave.

Those needing assistance must register for the pro-

gram once and are issued a card to pick-up supplies.

Those who are not elderly or disabled are requested to

provide volunteer time to their neighbors, church,

or a local non-profit.

Offered on the Every Tuesday at

10am at the Gateway Education

Center on Goodwin Court. The

1st Tuesday of every month is

the “Money Smart” Class

These classes are FREE and

can be counted toward your

Community Service hours.

For more information please

call: Ferlin at (931) 484-4546

The new year is here! What better time to re-examine

the steps you are taking toward the future and ask your-

self a few questions: Have I achieved my goals to provide

the best for my family? Am I employed to the best of my

potential? Do I have the education I need to improve my

employment options?

If you have answered “NO” to any of the above questions;

then the FSS Program could help you turn those NO’s into

YES!

A short meeting can help you set things in motion. All you

need is the “3-D Vision of Self-Sufficiency”.

Desire to want to move forward

Determination to take the needed steps

Dedication to make it happen

If you are ready to take the needed steps to improve your

lifestyle, Please contact Brenda Hays at the CHA office:

(931) 484-2990 for more information.

“Successful people...focus on the rewards of success:

learning from their mistakes and thinking about how they

can improve themselves and their situations”.

John Maxwell, Your Road Map for Success

Are you receiving home health care services?

Do you know that The Caregivers can provide that

service for you? We strive to provide service to our

clients that’s graced with the virtues of integrity,

compassion, and patience.

If you need assistance with personal hygiene, light

housekeeping, shopping, errands, etc., give Ragenia a

call at 484-4546 for a free consultation. Services may

be provided free to you by your insurance.

The CHA Resident Council Food Pantry serves

residents of public housing and CHA-owned units.

Food is provided by donations from Second Harvest

and Resident Council fundraising activities.

So, bring a box to the CHA Activity Center on

Wednesdays, 11:30-12:30. Please don’t arrive too early! The doors will open at 11:30 am.

Thanks so much to everyone that came out to have their children’s pictures

made with Santa. There was a great turnout and everyone seemed to have a

great time. Cammie always does a great job taking the pictures and Santa

(David Potter) starts early each year to prepare for his big day. The sand art crafts were another big

hit with the kids this year. We are already looking forward to next year.

In next month’s article we will have more information and pictures of the Learning Works and TNT

Christmas parties.

Outside organizations and churches reached out to several of our residents in public housing again

this year with food boxes and Christmas presents. Each year I am overwhelmed with the generosity

of the people in Cumberland County. If you get the chance please let these organizations know you

appreciate them.

Please call or come by Gateway if you would like to sign your child up for FREE learning games and

activities on ABC Mouse. It is available on computers, tablets, and smart-phones. There are thou-

sands of learning activities that are targeted at your child’s age and learning ability. Full access to the

site can be used at Gateway any time, but your child can also do activities at home. If you are inter-

ested or have questions call Becky at 484-4546.

Don’t forget computer classes are every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Gateway. The first Tues-

day of each month is the Money Smart class which teaches money management.

Becky Davis

CHA Resident

Coordinator

Becky

We have had a good time over the past two months with our contests in the Newsletter, and want to thank every-one who entered for taking part.

Novembers “TURKEY HUNT” winner was drawn at the Thanksgiving dinner at the Housing Authority and Ms. Shirley Parsons was awarded the $50 gift card.

For December’s “COLORING CONTEST” we were

only supposed to have 3 winners, but all of the

pictures were so good, and so close in votes we

had to select 4

1. Hannah Cook 2. Amanda Heier 3. Breanna V 4. Veronica Rush

Winning entries are displayed in the lobby and may

pick up their prize at the Crossville Housing Au-

thority after January 11th.

Keep reading your newsletter. You just never

know when we may have another contest!

Being locked out of your unit does NOT count as an after-hours emergency. If you call maintenance after hours for being locked out of your unit you will be charged $35 plus the cost of the key.

Also, if you are locked out during CHA office hours, come by and purchase a key for $1.50. If you have us contact mainte-nance, you will also be charged for the $35 work order fee.

Updated Thursday, December 16, 2015

REMINDER: NO TRESPASSING POLICY

It will be a serious violation of the lease to allow any such person on or near the dwelling unit after notice to resident of the person’s name and nature of trespass notice.

The following people are not allowed on Crossville Housing Authority property:

Michael Almonrode Joseph Harris Alan Irvine Randy Floyd Phyliss Hill Amy Vaughn

Kozzi Christopher Cole Christina Ann Ran-

dolph Christopher Lee Taylor Tracy Wright Cody Rector Micheal Schebel

Mary Talley Marcus Clarnie Melear Mark Connolly Nathan Honeycutt Cody Craine Jean Ann Cowen

Brian Medley Shirley Pruett Gerald Pruett Robert E Miller Jairo Morales Mario Morales

Shawn Ridener Edward Miller Kevin Swanson Amber Artibee

A leaky faucet that drips one drop of water per second can WASTE 2,600 gallons

of water per year. Reporting a leaky faucet can SAVE 9.5 gallons of water per day!

We are always looking for volunteers to help fold , label

and sort the newsletter for mailing . This activity can be

counted toward your community service hours. Folding

dates are usually around the 25th of each month de-

pending on how it falls on the calendar. If you would

like to help; please contact Brenda Hays at the CHA

office: 931-484-2990.