Resident Newsletter - Murfreesboro Housing Authority

Murfreesboro Housing Authority
Neighborhood
News
May 2015 | Volume 5, Issue 5
Inside this issue:
Pictures/Summer Camps
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Activities
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Announcements/Gen. Info
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Our Mission
Our mission at the
Murfreesboro Housing Authority is to
provide decent, safe
and sanitary housing
in good repair for
eligible families in a
manner that promotes serviceability,
economy, efficiency
and stability of the
developments; and to
utilize all available
resources to maximize the social and
economic opportunities of our residents.
We have had many complaints about cats and dogs running-atlarge without leashes in our affordable housing neighborhoods. Please take
note of the excerpts from MHA’s Dwelling Lease Addendum Pet Policy:
1.
No animal shall be permitted to be loose and if the pet is taken outside it must be taken
outside on a leash and kept off other Tenant’s lawns.
2.
All authorized pet(s) must be under the control of an adult. An unleashed pet, or one tied to
a fixed object, is not considered to be under the control of an adult. Pets which are unleashed or leashed and unattended on HA property may be impounded and taken to the
local Animal Control.
Lascassas Food Pantry
Lascassas Food Pantry, provided by Lascassas Baptist Church, would like
everyone to know that they distribute food boxes once a month, which is on the Saturday following the first Wednesday of each month. The boxes are crammed with
nutritious food, which generally includes meats, fresh vegetables, canned and
boxed goods. You will need to arrive at Lascassas Baptist Church before 9 A.M. where you will
fill out and sign paperwork, so make sure you arrive before 9 A.M.
You must bring with you a picture id, utility bill that matches the address on your id, and
proof of low income; such as, proof of receiving food stamps or Families First, proof of receiving disability, or proof of low income housing or public housing. Once you fill out the required
paperwork, you must wait to be called to pick up your food box. The food box will be located
across the street at the Lascassas United Methodist Church. Lascassas Baptist Church is
located at 4750 E Jefferson Pike Lascassas, TN 37085
Activities including
Bingo—see page 3 for
details
Low Cost Camps for Our Kids this Summer
Murfreesboro City Schools Community Outreach will host two
self esteem camps for boys and girls 5-6th grades.
The Boys Camp is Tuesday May 26th through Friday May 29th from 8:00 A.M. till 2:00
P.M.
The Girls Camp is Monday June 1st through Friday June 5th from 8:30 A.M. till 2:00 P.M.
The fee is $20.00 for the week and you must provide your own transportation.
There will be field trips, arts and crafts, and other great activities. Lunch is provided.
If you are interested call Candy Clifford at 615-474-1078.
Low Cost Camps continued on page 2
Resident Activity Pictures
Easter Craft During March’s Resident Bingo
Low Cost Camps for Our Kids this Summer - continued from page 1
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Youth Development Program
(If you have heard of Project Go, it is now called the Youth Development Program)
CAMP HOURS ARE 10AM-2PM. OPERATING HOURS ARE 10AM-2PM 3PM-6PM. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL
BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM.
They will have arts and crafts, a summer reading program, cooking class, youth fitness program, cheerleader/football
camp (June 2nd-5th), sports camps, and various field trips like kayaking, and an adventure trip to Short Springs in Tullahoma along with other activities from outside partners. If you would like more information you are welcome
to call PRISCILLA MURRAY at 615-896-6710
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Activities - What’s Going on this Month
Bread and Sweets
School Age Homework Help
Franklin Heights Family Learning and Resource Center: Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting at 4:00
P.M. For more information, please call (615)474-1078
Youth Development: M-F starting at 3 P.M. For more information,
call Priscilla at (615)896-6710
On May 5th the Franklin Heights Family
Learning and Resource Center has bread and
sweets available on a first come fist serve basis starting at 9
a.m..
* If you need a ride to this event, please call Donald
Smith at (615)225-9484
Trip to Farmers Market
Food Distribution
On May 11th, the Franklin Heights Family Learning and
Resource Center will have a food distribution day starting
at 1:00 P.M. You must call a week in advance if you
plan to attend by calling Candy Clifford at (615)474-1078.
If you need a ride, please call Donald Smith at (615)225-9484.
Nissan Smyrna Plant Tour
We’re taking a trip to Famers Market on
May 15th to get some fresh veggies. Pick-up
will begin at 9:30 A.M. and will be back by noon.
The Rutherford county Farmers' Market is a Producer-Only
Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community
Center at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro. They accept
credit, debit, and EBT payments at the market!
If you would like to go on this trip, please give Donald a call at
(615)225-9484
Nissan Tour—Free
Taco Bell– $7-$10
Come join us for an educational tour of the Nissan
Plant in Smyrna. It’s sure to be interesting, especially when
you think about how they can take a block of steel and turn it
into a vehicle. The tour takes a little over an hour to complete
and it’s free. Very little walking involved. After touring the plant
will do lunch across the street at Taco Bell. You must call in advance to reserve a seat in the van, since you have to have a special pass to park at the Nissan Plant you will need to ride with us.
The first 14 folks that sign up get to go, so don’t delay! For more
information or to call and reserve a seat, please call Donald
Smith at (615)225-9484
Bingo at Patterson Park Community Center
Cost:
Entrance fee of $2.00
Lunch at Subway—$6-$10
The entrance fee allows you to play bingo with a chance
of winning small prizes and a grand prize. The entrance
fee also gives you access to the game room with pool tables and the walking track.
We will play bingo then walk a bit and finally go
get some lunch. Bingo is from 10am till 11am on
May 20th. Pick up time will start at 9:15am. Please call
Donald at 615-225-9484 to reserve a seat on the van if you would like
a ride to this event.
GED Preparation Classes
For the month of May, every Monday and Wednesday
starting 9:00 A.M. and ending at 12:00 P.M., a teacher from the
County School system will be at Franklin Heights Family Learning
and Resource Center to prep you for your GED. This class will end
for summer break the last week of May.
To register or gather more information, please call (615)4741078
MHA Resident Bingo
Come join us for Bingo at the MHA’s main office on May 29th from 10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.. Our
speaker this month will be Sharon Baker who is a TennCare
Representative. She will talk to us about enrollment and assistance. She is a certified TennCare Navigator and understands
the Medicare system. Lite refreshments will be served.
If you need a ride to this event, please call Donald Smith at
(615)225-9484.
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Announcements and General Information
Yard Inspections
Every Tuesday the Maintenance Department will
Pest Control Schedule
inspect each and every yard. If the following viola-
Second Thursday and Friday of each month: Franklin Heights
tions are noted they will be corrected by our staff
and you will be charged accordingly:
Third Thursday and Friday of each month: Oakland Court
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Picking up trash in the yard—$20
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Removing indoor furniture from porch/yard,
swing sets, swimming pools, etc.—$20
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Returning trash cans to station—$10 (Franklin
& Parkside only)
Fourth Thursday and Friday of each month: Parkside and Mercury Court
All apartments will have to be serviced for pest control unless you are
paying for your own pest control service. You must have a contract to
show proof that you are receiving pest control service.
Frequently called phone numbers:
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MHA 893-9414
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Mid-Cumberland 893-8938
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Community Helpers 898-0617
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Family Resource 898-7159
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Franklin Hts. Police 904-6545
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Parkside Police 904-6544
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Police Dispatch 893-1311
The Murfreesboro Housing Authority wants to invite
all parents to let us know of any of your children who have
at least a B average (3.0) in the current grading period. Please let
Donald Smith know by calling 615-225-9484 or by email at
dsmith@mha-tn.org We will post the names of these good students in this newsletter.
We know how important education is and want your son
or daughter to shine for their efforts.
TAHRA Scholarship Applications NOW AVAILABLE
Maintenance Calls—After Hours
Emergencies
The number to call for after hours emergencies is 893-9414 option 2. Keep in mind that if
maintenance is called to your apartment
after hours and it is not an emergency you
will be charged for the visit.
TAHRA college scholarship applications are now available for students
and/or adults who reside in our housing authority.
Interested residents should call
Ms. Sheena King at (615)225-9482
Emergencies consist of:
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Investigating gas leaks;
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Light heater pilots when temp is
Neighborhood Network Computer Lab
Internet available - A good place to do homework
below 50 degrees;
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Water leaks that create a safety
hazard;
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Stopped commode in units with
only one bathroom;
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Any other situation that may pose a
danger to tenants or excessive
property damage if ignored.
or
Community Service Hours
Open daily M-F, except holidays and weekends, between 9 a.m.
and 12 p.m.; Re-opens from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MUST call
to check availability. This service is only available to our residents who live in MHA housing, including families with Housing
Choice Vouchers. For lab availability please call 615-225-9484.
ANY OTHER WORK ORDERS NEED TO BE
CALLED IN DURING OFFICE HOURS.
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