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Oh Yuck It’s a Skunk 2

Back to School Event 2

Calendar of Events 3

Residents’ Council Message 4

School Tips 4

Neighborhood Pictures 5

August 2014

An old saying is that the older you get the faster time goes by. Maybe it is just the case if you are an adult as children sometimes complain they are bored dur-ing the summer. Par-ents see the time as

passing too quickly and I, as a parent, see that time passing quickly with my own chil-dren. Whether you see the time as passing quick-ly or slowly, summer break is over and a new school year has begun. Children and parents having the opportunity to start the year with a clean slate. You can set the path for a good school year as it is our responsibility as parents to give our chil-dren the tools to be successful in school. There are several tips on page 4 for a suc-cessful start to the school year. I encourage you to read those and implement them to help your child either become successful in school or to continue that success. One that I believe is extremely helpful is to develop a

positive relationship with your child’s teachers. Teaching our children is a part-nership between the parents and the school. A strong relationship with the teachers can establish positive communi-cations that will help your child be suc-cessful. Speaking of partnerships, several of the area churches are working together to host a back to school event on Saturday, the 9th from noon—6 pm. There will be entertainment, food and school supplies for those that still need them. More infor-mation is in the newsletter. In the coming weeks, watch for infor-mation about our next phase of develop-ment near the new senior building. We are working on the plans and drawings and will share them when completed. Sincerely,

Derwin Jackson

A Note from Derwin Jackson, FHA Executive Director

A great resource

Important Reminders 6

for our Residents

There is a great resource in the community center available to resi-dents . The computer lab is open from 8 am to 4 pm each day., Mon-day-Friday. Residents may search for jobs, update resumes, or prac-tice your computer skills for your job or next job. Not sure how to use the computer? Stop by and get started today. If you have questions, contact Marquisha Griffin, ROSS Coordinator, at 794-1247, ext 202

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Oh No! It’s a skunk!

We have had several sightings of skunks in the neighborhoods recently. While they might be cute they are wild animals and can make life very uncomfortable is you get too close. Below is an article provided by Doug Johns, FHA’s Director of Maintenance, that will help you keep those stinky animals away.

How to Get Rid of Skunks - Wikihow Edited by Carolyn Barratt, Tarun Parwani, Maluniu, BR and 7 others

Methods: Remove the Skunks' Food and Shelter

While skunks are generally harmless creatures, it's best not to get to close to them. You risk getting a dose of their noxious spray. Skunks are omnivores that can live off of human waste, so they often take up residence in yards and under decks and hiding places. Learn how to make your property less enticing to skunks who need a

home.

1 Remove food sources. Skunks are scavengers, so they'll eat anything nutritious they can find. Use a tray un-der your bird feeder to catch most of the seeds, and clean up stray seeds dropped by birds often. 2 Protect your waste. Similarly to raccoons and other stray animals, skunks can survive on garbage alone. It's important to keep your trash cans properly sealed. Use an enclosed container, since skunks like to eat old fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, and other items that you may be disposing of. Do not throw food waste on the ground.

3. Call the Franklin Housing Authority office. We have set out a few traps recently to attempt to capture and remove the skunks.

Back to School Event

You are invited to join area churches for a concert and back to school event. The event is

planned to show our children they are loved and supported as they head back to school.

Come out and enjoy entertainment from several of the area churches including choirs, gospel

rappers and praise dancers. There will also be food provided, games for the children and

school supplies available for those that need them.

Mark your calendars for:

Back to School Event

Saturday, August 9th

Noon to 6 pm

First Missionary Baptist Church parking

field across from the church on Natchez

Street

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Rent is Due

Late Fees

Apply

Warrants Filed

WCS-Last day of

school

FSSD-Last day

of School

Dressing for Success

1-3 pm

Community Center

Resume Best

Practices 1-3 pm

Community Ctr.

Acing the Interview

Part 1

1-3 pm Community

Ctr.

Acing the Interview

Part 2

1-3 pm Community

Ctr.

The Job Fair

Experience

1-3 pm

Community Ctr.

Rediscovering your

Mojo

1-3 pm

Community Ctr.

Business of Bak-

ing Orientation

9-11 am

Community Ctr.

Mother’s Day

Celebration

9-noon

Community Ctr.

Pest Control 8-4

Resident’s Council

Mtg. 5 pm

Comm. Ctr. Early Learning

Program

9-11 am

Community Ctr

Children

Check-up

9:30 am

Community Ctr.

Rent is Due

Late Fees Apply

Warrants Filed Pest Control 8 am—4 pm

Come by and

pick out a book

to read with

your kids

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—12 pm

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—12 pm

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—12 pm

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—12 pm

Residents’ Council

Mtg. 5 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night–

Bingo 4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night–

Bingo 4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night–

Bingo 4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night–

Bingo 4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night

Committee Mtg.

4 pm

Community Ctr.

FHA BOC Mtg.

5 pm

Board Room

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—noon

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—noon

Art Class

Redbud Room

10 am—noon

Residents’

Council Mtg

5 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night

4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night

4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night

4 pm

Community Ctr.

Game Night

4 pm

Community Ctr.

Gaming Comm

Mtg

4 pm

Community Ctr.

Pest Control

Last Day– New

Hope Camp

Columbia State Community College Math Camp-see article

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Rent is due

Late Fees

Apply

Warrants

Filed

Game Night

4 pm

Game Night

4 pm

Game Night

4 pm

Game Night

4 pm

Residents’ Council

Meeting

5 pm

Back to School

Event

12-6

Field on Natchez

Pest Control 8 am– 4 pm

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Residents’ Council Message

This month’s residents’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00 in the Tulip Poplar Room located at the FHA Community Center. Residents’ meetings are one way for residents to voice their opinion on issues that affect their quality of life and community. The monthly resi-dents’ meetings are also a great way to get involved in our neighbor-hoods and community by participating in activities, programs and events that will educate, empower or just make you feel good about changes in FHA. We hope to see you at the meeting this month.

Residents’ Game Night is getting better and better each week. For the residents that par-ticipate, it is more than just winning prizes. It’s about reconnecting with a neighbor, laugh-ing with an old or new friend and if you were to ask the Game Night Players, we’re sure that they would say, it’s the whole experience. We would also like to thank those residents that are truly supporting this activity by bringing food and setting up the room for game night. Without you this would not be happening. Again, thank you. We would name you but there are so many, we just don’t have the room. So if you are looking for a few hours of stress relief and fun….. Then come on down!

The Residents’ Council would like to thank Pastor Chris and OneGenAway for making Movie Night a reality. It’s our honor and privilege to have partners with so much love for our community. We hope to continue partnering with OneGenAway in making our commu-nity stronger. If you missed Movie Night, Game Night or need information on Residents’ Council events or activaties, please give us a call at 794-1247 extension 208. Also for pictures of events and more like us on Facebook, at FHA Residents’ Council

Thank you, Calvin Scruggs, FHARC, President

THIS MONTH’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

RA Monthly Trivia

Question: What’s black when you buy it, red when you use it and gray

when you throw it away?

Last Month’s Answer: 11

If you know the answer call the RC office at 794-1247 ext. 208. Be sure to speak clearly in your message! Please give your answer, name, and phone number in the mes-sage. If you do not leave a phone number or we cannot understand your message, we will not know how to get in touch with you if you win!

Tips to help your child succeed in school

With school back in session, parents play a major role in the success of their children in school. If you communicate firm and realistic standards and set up a home climate that contributes to positive achievement, your child will be more successful. Below are some other tips to help you and your child.

Establish a daily routine. Wake your child up every day at the same time and eat breakfast to-gether. Enforce the same bedtime. Children may not admit it but they crave structure.

Healthy bodies, healthy minds. Make sure your child has had all the regular physical exams and proper immunizations including regular dental, eyesight and hearing checkups.

Nutrition. The brain can be as little as 2% of body weight, yet it uses as much as 20% of the body’s energy. Proper nutrition gives your child the fuel to maximize energy and to perform well physically and mentally. Avoid junk food and encourage more fruits, vegetables and milk.

Exercise. Another way to supply the brain with energy is through exercise. Exercise seems to help activate brain chemicals for better attention and memory and is dissipates the “wiggles” that strike so many children when they have to sit for long periods.

Set goals with your child. All A’s may not be realistic for all children. Discuss specific goals for grades in each subject and go beyond grades to ask what your child is hoping to learn in school. Write these goals down and save them in a special place.

Agree on a specific time for studying. Schedule a set time each day for homework. Some children do better when working in short stretches including breaks. Help them develop a homework “to do” list that will keep them on track.

Start the year out right. Developing a working relationship with your child’s teachers helps you and the teachers better assess your child’s readiness and ability to do the job. Attend activities at the school and get to know the teacher before problems crop up.

Positive affirmations works well to encourage and instill self-confidence. Reprinted from The Tennessean, July 28, 2014

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Pictures from around the neighborhood

Important Reminders for Our Residents

F rank l in Hous ing Ser v i c es Cor porat ion

200 Spring Street

Franklin, TN 37064-0304

Phone: 615-794-1247

Email: sminor@franklinhousingauthority.com

“LIGHTING YOUR PATH TO AFFORDABLE

HOUSING”

We are required to file warrants by the 25th this month for all previous month balances. All balanc-

es should be paid by that date.

All money orders and checks should be completely filled out prior to mailing, dropping it in the rent collection box or at the reception window. Also, please do not use the abbreviation of “FHA” in the “Pay to the Order of” line. Instead, write out the entire business name, Franklin Housing Authori-ty, on that line. Rental checks should be mailed

to: 200 Spring Street, Franklin TN 37064.

Income Reporting: ALL income has to be report-ed, whether it is Child Support, Social Security, Wages from a job, Unemployment, or AFDC from the Department of Human Services. This includes income from all heads-of-household and adult (18and over) household members. HUD has a system in place, called EIV [Enterprise Income Verification System] that can pull all income

sources, except child support and AFDC.

It is important to us that you understand these policies. If you have any questions, call 615-794-1247, ext.

204 and speak with Michael.

Important Dates For AUGUST: Rent due on the 1st Late fees apply after 4 pm on the 11th Warrants filed on the 22nd

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