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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, TN
PERMIT NO. 82
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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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DOTS AND BOXES! LET’S PLAY! Starting with an empty grid of dots, players take turns, adding a single horizontal or vertical line between
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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R O S Y R O B I N R O S S U C
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I P I O H C L E O I Z R B S T
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D A O I L C N H E Z K R L F N
Y Y R B T Y E G Z C E S T E T
L G V E B R W A T D N Z R U H
O A E Q S I Z A F W V O E L E
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
S O Z T H I N G O N E L I Q I
A I H S I F N E E R G R O P Q
Z N O T R O H V I S H B H O Z
BLUE-FISH
CAT-IN-THE-HAT
CINDY-LOU
GREEN-FISH
GRINCH
HORTON
JIBBOO
LORAX
MAX
ONCE-E-LER
RED-FISH
ROSY-ROBIN-ROSS
SNEETCHES
THING-ONE
THING-TWO
WICHERSHAMS
WILLY-WATERLOO
YERTLE
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ZIZZER-ZAZZER-ZUZ
ZOOKS
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S E E K A N D F I N D U S I N G T H E L I S T O N
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.