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Elizabethton Housing & Development Agency
| NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DO NOT LET WHAT YOU CANNOT DO INTERFERE WITH WHAT YOU CAN DO This quote is from Coach John Wooden, the winningest coach in college basketball history. He must have known what he was talking about. I read the quote and first thought it did not make much sense. I got to thinking about it and I think I understand it more and I hope you can get something positive out of it. Do you spend more time thinking about what you cannot do or what you can do? I hope that for every cannot do you have two can dos. You may not be able to fly an airplane but you may be able to drive a car. You might spend so much time and energy worrying about flying an airplane that you forget you can drive a car. I hope you will think about it and remember to not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do in all areas of your life. Kelly |
| LATE CHARGES Please remember to pay your March rent and other charges promptly in March. If your rent & other charges are not paid in full on or before: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 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 Linda Carr Her 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: The next coffee & donuts with the Executive Director will be Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 9:00a.m.-11:00a.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 first Wednesday each month. |
| Lawn of the Month Jerome Harmon It is very difficult each month to choose a lawn. However, we want everyone to know we appreciate their efforts to make our neighborhoods stay clean and beautiful. Lets all work together in 2010 to make this the cleanest, most beautiful neighborhoods in town. Congratulations on being chosen as our “Lawn of the Month." |
| RESIDENT OF THE MONTH: This month’s Resident of the Month is Mr. Romney Markland of the Rolling Hills Estates community. Mr. Markland offers to get groceries for his neighbors during bad weather and sweeps the sidewalks at his building. This is a wonderful example of being a good neighbor. We appreciate Mr. Markland for his efforts and please join us in thanking and congratulating him. CONGRATULATIONS for being selected as this month's Resident of the Month . Please 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 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 4:30 p.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 Recently someone ask how we can pick a lawn of the month during winter months? It does not take hanging baskets and flower beds to have a nice lawn. Actually, you don’t have to have a lawn. Your porch area is looked at as much, if not more, than the lawn. If you keep trash picked up, your porches swept off and items neatly stored around the unit, you will be considered for Lawn of the Month. Please take the time, no matter the season, and keep the exterior of your home looking neat. |
| SPEED LIMIT Please be aware of the 15mph speed limit in the Public Housing community. Please keep an eye out for our children and help to keep them safe as they play. |
| Angel Food Ministries To place your order for next month contact First Christian Church- Hattie Avenue at 423-542-5651. Checks and EBT cards are welcome. |
| An Easy Way to Complete 8 Hours of Community Service Each Month: First Tuesday of each month: 1 hour for Neighborhood Watch Meeting (4:30 p.m.). First Wednesday of each month: 2 hours Coffee/Donuts. (9:00 a.m.-11:00 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 January 2010, 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 The Tree House is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the summer. |
| 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 Education Program offers FREE G.E.D. CLASSES 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. |