HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF HENDERSON
111 South Adams Street
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
Phone: 270-827-1294
Fax: 270-827-1482
E-mail: [email protected]
PROMOTING, WITHOUT
DISCRIMINATION, AFFORDABLE
QUALITY HOUSING, ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY, AND A POSITIVE
LIVING ENVIRONMENT
FOR THE RESIDENTS WE SERVE.
Applications
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF HENDERSON
Public Housing & Section Eight Applications
are taken at the Housing Authority office
R ESIDENT N OTES
Monday - Friday
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTES
8:00 am - 10:45 am
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
All household members age 18 years and
older must be present to sign.
You must have Social Security Cards for
all members of the household.
Birth Certificates must be provided for all
household members and a photo ID for all
adults.
If anyone is pregnant a statement must be
presented as to due date.
For Public Housing you must have proof
of income. There may also be other documents that may be needed. You can come
to the office and pick up a list that show
what other documents will be needed.
INSPECTIONS
July 17, 2013– 840 N. Adams
July 24, 2013– Fagan Square,
303 & 305 Fagan, D&I, and
423 S. Ingram
2013
Save the Date!
Henderson County Schools Back to School Readifest
July 23, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
South Middle School Henderson, KY
Free * Give Away - Tee Shirts - School Supply Vouchers
School Physicals
Henderson County Schools Home Visit Blitz
The 2013 Home Visit Blitz will take place on Tuesday, July 30,
2013 from 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. The Henderson County
Schools Home Visit Blitz allows for each student to receive a brief
visit form a staff member from his/her school. The blitz is a way
to build a relationship between the home, community and schools
before the school year starts. These visits to the homes of elementary, middle, and high school students will set the tone for a successful school year. Research shows parent, guardian, and community support is the most important way to improve school/
student achievement. When parents, guardians, and the community
are involved, students typically have:
Housing Authority of
Henderson Board of
Commissioner’s
Meeting is Monday,
July 15, 2013
at 12:00 Noon
at the Housing
Authority
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MANAGER’S
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Higher grades
S ENIOR N EWS
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Higher test scores
SENIOR NEWS
CALENDAR
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Higher graduation rates
MAINTENANCE
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Increased motivation
CAT NEWS
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Better self-esteem
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Lower rates of suspension
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Better school attendance
RE-EXAMS
Begin Seeing Information on
Monday, July 8, 2013
Fagan Square, 303 & 305 Fagan,
D&I, 423 S. Ingram, and
740/750/752/754 N. Adams
111 South Adams Street
Henderson, KY
Tuesday
9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Decreased use of drugs and alcohol
Fewer instances of violent behavior
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The visit will be brief. At the end of the visit, you will receive an informational packet that
you are encouraged to look through as it contains important information in connection with
your child’s education.
JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS
As July 4th approaches, you and your children are probably thinking about sitting out in your
yard with family and neighbors, eating barbecue, and watching beautiful fireworks bursting
in the night sky. July 4th celebrations can be a lot of fun.
Fireworks, often the centerpiece of July 4th celebrations, can actually be very dangerous.
According to Prevent Blindness America, from 1980-1994, fireworks accounted for 29 fires,
65 explosions, and 114 deaths. Almost half of the injured are children ages 19 years old and
under.
Sparklers are perhaps even more dangerous because many people think of them as harmless
fireworks that children can use, but sparklers are the second highest cause of fireworksrelated injuries requiring trips to the emergency room. Sparklers can potentially catch
clothes or hair on fire, and they can heat up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit (hot enough to melt
gold).
To ensure that you and your children have both a fun and safe July 4th, please observe these
fireworks safety tips:
Do not let your child play with fireworks, and do not use them yourself. Instead,
take your family to see a public fireworks display put on by professionals who know
how to safely handle fireworks.
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Avoid sparklers. They can potentially catch clothing on fire.
Never attempt to make your own fireworks.
Keep yourself and your child away from other people who are using sparklers or
lighting their own fireworks. Bystanders are more frequently injured by fireworks
than the people who use them.
Have water near-by for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks.
Know where the closest phone is located or carry a cell phone in case a fire occurs
and the fire department is needed.
Have a safe holiday!
Bobbie W. Jarrett, Executive Director
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July 2013
MANAGER’S NOTES
CAT Center Fall Schedule:
Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
School and CAT Center Programming starts back August 7, 2013. The Staff at the CAT Center is
looking forward to the new school year. The CAT Center provides a safe and fun environment for
children to continue to grow and learn after regular school hours. In order to provide the best service for your child, our programming will be centered on academic success, a healthy self image,
and positive recreational activities. In cooperation with the Henderson County School System, the
CAT Center, located at 111 South Adams St., will become a bus stop for the Henderson County
Schools. Housing Authority vans will transport children who live in the Housing Authority Complex home around 5:00 pm., or you may pick up your child from the CAT Center before 5:15
pm. Any child age 6 –16 is welcome to attend the CAT Center. All parents/guardians must complete an enrollment form and a van transportation form for the new 2013—2014 school calendar
year. For additional information, please contact Donna Rigsby at 827-1294 ext. 1147. Thank you.
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MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS:
KEN SCHMIDT AND SUSAN GAY
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Fireworks: Residents are again reminded that the use of fireworks on Housing Authority
property is not allowed.
On page 2, Section 6(m) of your signed dwelling lease states in part: The resident shall not:
“Use fireworks of any type on Housing Authority property.” This policy is to reduce the risk
of injury and damage to property.
Residents are encouraged to attend one of the publicly scheduled fireworks displays over the
July 4th holiday and are asked to contact the police department to report those using fireworks. Those residents identified as causing damage to housing property or to the property of
others risk being evicted.
Bank Statements for Annual Recertification: As you know, we require a minimum of
The Henderson County Schools Family Resource Youth service centers will be holding their annual
Back to School Readifest on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, from 9:00 am -12:00 pm. Participants will
receive free giveaways, tee shirts, school supply vouchers and school physicals. The Readifest will
be held at South Middle School.
the most recent six months of bank statements as part of your recertification process. Some
banks charge for copies of the statements. We will not require you to purchase these copies if
you can provide a statement from the bank showing their copy fees. However, this will only
be granted one time. After that, you will be required to produce them. This may mean that
you need to start saving your bank statements so that they will be available for the next recertification. They will be required.
Henderson County Schools Third Annual Home Visit Blitz
Lease Terminations: Unfortunately, several families have lost their homes because they
On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., employees from the Henderson
County School system will conduct home visits to all the elementary students in the Henderson
County Schools. The events of the Home Visit blitz day will be fairly simple. Henderson County
elementary students and parents will receive a brief visit from their teacher(s) either on their porch
or in their yard.
1. Pay your rent on time
2. Keep and maintain a clean apartment
3. Follow the rules
Henderson County Schools/Back to School Readifest:
The Henderson County School Home Visit Blitz is a way to build a relationship between the home,
community and schools before the school year starts. It is an invitation to become more engaged
with their child’s school, teacher, and academic life.
do not follow the rules. If families can remember the following, there will be no problems
and they can enjoy their homes.
It is that simple. Following the rules also includes reporting all changes in household income,
household members, providing specific documentation as needed in a timely manner, and to
meet the requirements of Community Service if you are required to participate. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact us at the office at 827-1294.
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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
July 2013
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS
DAVE WATHEN and TROY COX
JULY WORK
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Continued from page 3
MANAGER’S NOTES CONTINUED
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YARDS Please remove all personal items from the yards. It is against the Housing Authority policy to have items in the yard and is causing problems for our mowing company. We
appreciate your cooperation.
Changing out electrical panels at 840 North Adams
Remodeling bathrooms at Lawndale and Dixon as vacant
Replacing tile floor as needed throughout the Housing Authority properties
Electrical Assessment of Housing Authority Property
FIRE DEPARTMENT
SLOW DOWN It is summer and people are “out and about”. Please be more cautious and
slow down while driving in the complexes. Thanks.
UNREPORTED GUESTS You are allowed an overnight guest for up to 14 days per
year. If you have used your 14 days, you cannot allow anyone to stay at your home without
adding them to your lease. Please be aware of this matter and follow the reporting rules of
your lease.
If the Fire Department is called to your apartment, it is your responsibility to immediately
contact the Housing Authority by calling the answering service. Contact the Housing
Authority by the next business day about any damages or problems that may have occurred
in your apartment. Maintenance will need to check the apartment to confirm the apartment
is safe and any problems are fixed.
HAVE A SAFE AND
HAPPY SUMMER!
PROBLEMS
Please do not attempt to repair problems yourself. Please call work orders in immediately!
LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES
For Life Threatening Emergencies Call 911.
Answers to July 4thTrivia
1.The people were taxed without representation. 2. 56 3. Philadelphia, PA 4. “When in
the course of human events” 5. John Hancock 6. 2.5 million 7. red, white and blue
8. bald eagle 9. Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA/ No, It is cracked. 10. Originated
in 1812 when a meat packer by the name of Sam Wilson provided meat to the US Army.
Someone saw the meat shipments that were stamped with U.S. and joke that the initials
stood for “Uncle Sam” and the name stuck. 11. “Star Spangled Banner 12. Francis
Bellamy 13. Betsy Ross 14. to show that all the colonies were equal 15. 151 feet tall
16. 150 million 17. 74 million 18. 211 million dollars 19. It became an unpaid holiday
for federal workers in 1870, a paid holiday in 1938 and a federal holiday in 1941.
20. Francis Scott Key urged the adoption of “In God We Trust” as the national motto.
The US adopted the motto by law on July 30, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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The Housing Authority of Henderson Offices will
be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observation of
Independence Day.
July 4th Trivia Questions
1. What was the main reason the U.S. declared independence?
2. How may people signed the Declaration of Independence?
3. In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
4. What are the first seven words of the Declaration of Independence?
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July 2013
SENIOR NEWS
Senior Service Coordinator
Rachel Jackson
JULY BIRTHDAYS
MARY CLEVELAND JULY 4
RUBY NUNN
JULY 5
NANNIE KEENE
JULY 11
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVERYONE!!!
5. Whose signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence?
6. How many people were living in the U.S. in 1776?
7. What were the colors of the first flag?
8. What is our national bird?
WALKING Don’t forget that we are still walking Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday beginning at 8:30 am at Sunset Park. If you need transportation, please call
Rachel at 827-1294 ext 1132.
9. Where is the Liberty Bell located? Does it still ring?
10. How did the name “Uncle Sam” originate?
11. What is the name of the National Anthem?
12. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
SIGN-UPS Please make sure to sign up for the Potluck Dinners and the Housing
Authority Bingos. This is important to make sure that everyone gets to eat and win
at Bingo.
13. Who sewed the first official American flag?
14. Why were the stars in a circle on the first flag?
15. How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
16. How many hotdogs are consumed on July 4th each year?
17. How many people have cookouts on July 4th?
18. How much money is spent on fireworks every year?
840 ELEVATOR Please be courteous and close the door to the elevator after
getting on and off. Thanks!
DUMPSTER LIDS Please close the lids on dumpsters. During the heat of the
summer, it is important to close the lids to limit flies and suppress the smell. Thank
you for your cooperation.
19. When did July 4th become a national holiday?
20. How did the U.S. get the motto “In God We Trust”?
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 CARETENDERS
BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS
840 Rec Hall-10:30 am
Fagan Hall– 1:00 pm
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3
4
Independence Day
Office Closed
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6
7
8 CARETENDERS
BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS
840 Rec Hall-10:30 am
Fagan Hall– 1:00 pm
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10 COMMODITIES
11 INTREPID
BIRTHDAY
840 N. Adams Rec Hall
10:00 am
12
13
14
15 CARETENDERS
BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS
840 Rec Hall-10:30 am
Fagan Hall– 1:00 pm
16 BARRY’S BINGO
840 N. Adams Rec Hall
10:00 am
17 INSPECTIONS
840 N. Adams
18 CARETENDERS
PRICE IS RIGHT
840 N. Adams Rec Hall
10:45 am
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19 FAGAN POT LUCK
FAGAN HALL 4:00 pm
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22 CARETENDERS
BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS
840 Rec Hall-10:30 am
Lecture - 11:00 am
Fagan Hall– 1:00 pm
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24 INSPECTIONS
D&I, 423 S. Ingram,
Fagan Square
303 & 305 Fagan
25 INTREPID BINGO
840 N. Adams Rec Hall
10:30 am
CARETENDER
LECTURE
Fagan Hall 1:00 pm
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26 840 N. ADAMS
RESIDENTS BINGO
840 N. Adams Rec Hall
2:00 pm
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29 CARETENDERS
BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS
840 Rec Hall-10:30 am
Fagan Hall– 1:00 pm
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31 MEDCO BINGO
840 N. Adams Rec Hall
10:00 am