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Elizabethton Housing & Development Agency
NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It is hard to believe that we are entering a new year. Time flies around here. It just seems like yesterday that we were getting ready for spring and warmer weather. One of the traditions of the New Year is to make a resolution. I read where the number one resolution is to lose weight or to quit something. Do you have a new year's resolution? If you don't, I'd like to help you out. Why don't we make our resolution to make 2012 the best year ever? Think about what you can do as an individual to make this the best year ever. Of course, I want you to concentrate on what can I do to make this year great? I'd love to hear some of your ideas and suggestions. I hope you are with me and let's focus on making this the best year ever. Kelly |
| LATE CHARGES Please remember to pay your February rent and other charges promptly in February. If your rent & other charges are not paid in full on or before: 4:30 p.m.Thursday, February 9, 2012 a late charge of $ 7.50 will be added to your account and you will receive a Notice of Lease Termination. |
| THIS MONTH'S RENT CREDIT WINNER IS Chad A. Matherly His account will be credited with $25.00. Congratulations for being this month’s winner! Anyone who pays their rent on time is eligible for the monthly drawings. Remember to pay your rent before the seventh working day of the month to be eligible. |
| Coffee & Donuts with the Executive Director/Neighborhood Watch: The next coffee & donuts with the Executive Director will be Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the EHDA Community Room. Our on duty substation officer will also be on hand to discuss problems or concerns in our neighborhood. You may also call to schedule a time for a visit from the Executive Director. Resident visits are done every Wednesday, excluding the second Wednesday each month. |
Lawn of the Month Sharon Gilbert Congratulations on being chosen as our “Lawn of the Month." |
| RESIDENT OF THE MONTH: All the adults that helped with the children's Christmas Party. Your help is very valuable and we appreciate all that you did for us during the holiday season. CONGRATULATIONS for being selected as this month’s RESIDENT OF THE MONTH. Remember to let us know if you would like to nominate someone for Resident of the Month. |
| NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS Our next Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., in the Community Room of the Administration Office located at 910 Pine Ridge Circle Everyone is invited to join Neighborhood Watch. If you are interested, please come to the regularly scheduled meetings. This also counts toward your Community Service hours each month. |
Tips from the Inspector By: Genna Price Emergency pull cords are located in the units of the Walnut Manor and Hemlock Manor. Please do not remove or tie the pull cords into a know. Make sure that the pull cord reaches the floor. This is so that in the event you fall, you can reach the pull cord, sounding the alarm for help. The alarm sounds so that someone outside or next door will hear it, and check on you. If your cord is broken, missing or too short, contact our office for a repair or replacement. |
| SPEED LIMIT Housing community. Please keep an eye out for our children and help to keep them safe as they play as they play. |
| An Easy Way to Complete 8 Hours of Community Service Each Month: Second Wednesday of each month: 1 hours Coffee/Donuts/Neighborhoood Watch 10:00 a.m. Every Tuesday & Thursday (9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a. m.)Adult Group 2 hours You may also attend the children’s events to help the resident service staff and those hours will also count. Always be sure to sign in and make the staff aware that you are there to work on your community service commitment. For more information on any of these activities, please contact Vanessa at 423-543-3571 ext. 308. |
| ABOUT YOUR RENT PAYMENTS Thank you to all of those that pay their rent on time. Here are just a few reminders: Please DO NOT place cash in the night drop box. You can leave personal checks, cashier checks or money orders in the drop box. You may also use the drop box to drop off letters but please put who it is for and your name on it. Also, include a contact number where you |
| LEASE TERMINATIONS FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY During the month of December 2011, two residents had their lease terminated by the Elizabethton Housing Agency due to criminal activity. Some residents have contacted the office receiving a notice of lease termination for criminal activity. EHDA officials will be glad to discuss the situation with the resident and sometimes the EHDA finds that it should not terminate the household’ s lease for criminal activity. There are cases in which the EHDA feels that it is correct in termination the lease. In such cases, the resident has the right to a trial in court with legal representation. |
HANDICAP PARKING SPACES We have added an additional handicap parking space at the office. The new space is right beside the existing space in the employee parking lot. Please use these two spaces for handicap parking only. |
| UPDATE PET REGISTRATIONS Residents that register a cat or a dog are required to provide documentation from a veterinarian that the animal has received its shots. These shots will expire and new shots are required. Please remember to update your file and provide the EHDA office with a copy of the most recent shot records. |
| OXYGEN LIST If you require the use of medical equipment, such as oxygen, that requires electricity to operate, please contact our office. We are updating our list of residents that require such medical equipment, in the event there is a power outage for an extended period. You may call 543-3571 extension 303 to be included on this list. |
| Visit the Tree House Community Center -School Hours The Tree House is open every Tuesday at 3:15 P.M. Come join in the fun. |
| ATTENTION PET OWNERS Do not allow cats to run loose in the community. Even though there is not a City Ordinance regarding cats running at large, the EHDA's policy on pets state that when a pet is outside the owner's unit, it shall be properly restrained (leash) and under the control of a responsible person. The pet shall not be tied to any fixed object anywhere on the apartment complex. This policy is not just for dogs. Remember to keep waste picked up from the lawn. Provide a copy of your pet's annual shot records to the office. If you see any stray animals in the community, call the animal shelter at 547-6359. Their business hours are Monday through Friday 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PAYING YOUR RENT Do not wait until the last of the month to request assistance with your rent through any of the local service agencies. These agencies are funded at the beginning of the month with a specific amount and their funds usually run low toward the end of each month. The earlier in the month that you request assistance, the better chance the agency will have the funds to help you. |
NEED YOUR G.E.D? The Carter County Schools Adult Day and evening class times are available at locations throughout Carter County. For details on how to get started call: 547-8834 or 547-8348. This project is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
| ABOUT YOUR RENT PAYMENTS Thank you to all of those that pay their rent on time. Here are just a few reminders: Please DO NOT place cash in the night drop box. You can leave personal checks, cashier checks or money orders in the drop box. You may also use the drop box to drop off letters but please put who it is for and your name on it. Also, include a contact number where you can be reached. Thank you. |
| WHAT’S NEW FOR YOU!! The EHDA recently purchased a television and DVD player for our lobby. We will be playing informational DVD’s for your enjoyment when you visit the office. We hope you enjoy this provided service. |
| EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPING AWARD This month's winner is: Danny Williams, II Congratulations on being chosen as our Excellent Housekeeping Award winner this month. |