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JULY/2014

CELEBRATE SAFELY

No Fireworks Allowed at HRS

The Highlands Residential Services Newsletter

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CELEBRATE SAFELY Don’t forget that fireworks aren’t allowed at HRS!COMMUNITY EVENTS Local church groups provide free fun and fellowship.YOUTH NEWS Apply for Teens Need Training after-school program soon!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Have a happy Independence Day on July 4. But please remember the Highlands Residential Services fireworks policy:

“Not to use fireworks in any manner on HRS property and/or premises.”

This includes any and all types of fireworks, such as:• Bottle rockets• Firecrackers• Sparklers• Poppers, etc.

You are also responsible for any children or visiting nonresidents who are also

not allowed to use fireworks on HRS property.

In 2011, HRS experienced a fire that started from fireworks. The fire resulted in three homes burned, residents displaced and belongings lost. (PHOTO: Right, Fire and smoke damage to Willow Valley Court units in Cookeville due to a fireworks accident.) In the past year alone, HRS has had fires in four locations – two from cigarettes, one from a lighter and one from food left cooking unattended.

Please remember to put safety first.

Melinda’s MEMOS

Kathy’sCORNER

Winners’CIRCLE

Annual recerti-fication interviews for ALL of Gaines-

boro, Boatman Street and Darwin Street will be conducted this month. You should receive a let-ter notifying you of your appointment date and time. Questions? Call me at 931.526.9793 ext. 220.

Monday morning job postings in the main office lobby have been

temporarily discontinued. We will announce when this service resumes. Meanwhile, need commu-nity service hours or want to get ahead? HRS offers eight hours of opportuni-ties each month.

Our “What Home Means to Me” poster winners are: Grades K – 5 • Malerie Dickerson, Baxter Grades 6 – 8 • Kimberly Gaw, CookevilleGrades 9 – 12 • Veronica Martinez, Cookeville

Their posters have been sent to the state contest in Nashville. Check out our Facebook pages to see pictures of our winners!

ANNOUNCE

MENTSTax Free! Tennessee’s Sales Tax-Free holiday weekend begins at 12:01 a.m on Friday, August 1, and ends Sunday, August 3, at 11:59 p.m. Certain clothing, school supplies and computers will not be taxed. Check out tn.gov/revenue/sal-estaxholiday for more information.Resident Council. The next meeting is Tues-day, July 8, at the HRS main office community room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nominations will be accepted for the position of treasurer. Plus, Jean T. Smith with UCHRA will share information and appli-cations for assistance programs. “Meet the Council” continues in Cookeville to promote council activities. Resi-dent Council atten-dance counts as four hours of community service. Our monthly bread distribution will also be held during the meeting.Maintenance Minutes. Please help our staff by calling in work orders on a timely basis.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Get Your Faith On!

JULY 2014

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sponsored by West View Baptist Church WHEN – Sunday, July 6, through Friday, July 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE – 427 Laurel Ave. in Cookeville FEATURING – Dinner is provided for kids up to age 17. Transportation may be available by calling the church office at 931.526.7220, or register online at westviewcookeville.org.

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CAMP FOR BOYSWHEN - Putnam Co. boys camp, July 7 through 11; Jackson Co. boys camp, July 21 through 25.WHERE – 205 Serenity Place in Smithville FEATURING – Free camp (including transportation) to low-income youth ages 9 through 11. Apply right away! Applications are available at the HRS main office. More information is available at lighthousechristiancamp.com.

BE THE CHURCH DAY Sponsored by The River Community ChurchWHEN – Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE – The Putnam County Fairgrounds, rain or shine. FEATURING – Fellowship and music! Free gift cards for shoes to the first thousand school kids (must be present and low-income)! Free haircuts! Free basic auto checks and maintenance! Free food, games, prizes and more! All are welcome.

STREET R.A.G.E. (Reaching A Generation Effectively) YOUTH DAY Sponsored by First United Pentecostal Church WHEN – Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE – Baxter community room, 318 Alexander St. FEATURING – Loads of fun and games, food and words of encouragement. All are welcome.

TIMELYTIDBITS

RESOURCECENTER: Clean Lungs and Happy Trees

APPLY FOR TNTPutnam County schools start back this month and so does the Teens Need Training after-school program! Let-ters will be mailed to Cookev-ille-area residents that have children eligible for TNT to announce the opening of ap-plications to join TNT.

TNT is available to 22 HRS youth in grades 5 through 12. The group meets Mon-days and Wednesdays after

school. We provide tutors, homework assistance, access to a computer lab and snacks. TNT members also have op-portunities to participate in fun events. This year, parents are required to attend a TNT enrollment meeting and will be expected to be involved with TNT. Please consider applying for your child or chil-dren; the rewards are great! If you have any questions, please call me at 931.526.9793 ext. 213.

SUMMER LUNCHIN’Summer lunch is going strong! The program is open to chil-dren through age 18, and par-ticipants must be able to eat a school lunch meal. Lunches are provided Mondays, Wednes-days and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until July 18 (with the ex-ception of Friday, July 4) at the 706 Pine Ave. police substation. Not only do participating chil-dren receive a healthy lunch, but they enjoy fun and games provided by area churches.

Setting Off Some TNT (No, Not That Kind!)

It is the policy of HRS to ensure that no citizen shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

DON’T QUIT, JUST COMEEveryone is invited to our free “Don’t Quit, Just Come” Smoking/ Tobacco Cessation Classes on Tuesdays, July 8 and 22, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the HRS main office, 235 West Jackson St. Learn the skills you need to avoid smoking or how to “Quit 4 Life” now. If you are a nonsmoker but are concerned about someone you know that does smoke, please join us. These classes are open to the public, and you can participate at any time. Each meeting counts as two hours of community service.

P.O.P. IN THE PARK Celebrate the beginning of another safe, drug-free school year with Power of Putnam and its community partners

on July 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dogwood Park pavilion in Cookeville. The day will feature food, fun and games, giveaways (like school supplies and prescription drug lock boxes) and more. This free event is open to the public. Visit powerofputnam.org for more information.

SOCIAL SECURITY GOES PAPERLESSBeginning in August, Social Security number printouts will no longer be available. If you have lost your card, you must apply for a replacement. In October, printed benefit verification letters will no longer be available. However, you can obtain your benefits letters online anytime at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount or by calling 1.800.772.1213.

HIGHLANDSRS.COM

YOUTH NEWS WITH SHAQUAWANA

WE GOTTA EAT. The office is closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

HAPPY FOURTH! The office will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4.

WISH LIST

• Back-to-school supplies • Teen hygiene items• Used or new coats and

jackets (all sizes)

TNT operates under Highlands Residential Resources, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Dona-tions are greatly appreciated.

S M T W T F S

RENT DUE!

RENT DUE!

TNT:Summer Program.

TNT:Summer Program.

Summer Lunch Program

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WALNUT VILLAGE:

Rent collection. INDEPENDENCE DAY:

Office Closed.

Vacation Bible School

(through July 11)5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

TNT:Summer Program.

Summer Lunch Program

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Lighthouse Christian

Camp - Putnam(through July 11)

WILLOW HEIGHTS:

Rent Collection. TNT:

Summer Program. Resident Council

and “Bountiful Bread” 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tobacco Cessation 4 to 5 p.m.

TNT:Summer Program.

(Last day!)Summer Lunch

Program11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:Due Date.

Summer Lunch Program

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LATE FEES ADDED.

Summer Lunch Program

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EVICTION NOTICES FOR

NON-PAY/COMMUNITY

SERVICE.

Summer Lunch Program

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.BOARD

MEETING

Summer Lunch Program

(Last day!)11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Be the Church” Day

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lighthouse Christian Camp -

Jackson(through July 25)

Tobacco Cessation 4 to 5 p.m.

Street R.A.G.E. Youth Day

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

P.O.P. in the Park11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LAST DAY TO CALL FOR

PEST CONTROL.

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MAILP.O. Box 400

OFFICE235 W. Jackson St.Cookeville, TN 38503

PHONE931.526.9793

EMERGENCY931.260.6080

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Please remember the HRS fireworks policy: “Not to use fireworks in any manner on HRS property and/or premises.” This is any type of fireworks and includes bottle rockets, firecrackers, sparklers, poppers, etc.

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JULY 2014

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