HEALTHY HAPPY ATTITUDES Harrietstown Housing Authority Volume 16 Issue 11 www.harrietstownha.org November 2016 Sarah’s News As October comes to an end, I am reminded of the old saying about March – that it comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. October has done just the opposite – it came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion. I am striving to put aside my grumpiness over the shorter days, colder weather, and cloudy skies and EMBRACE the change. I WILL raise my head and face into the wind-driven rain, sleet, and snow! With the Halloween decorations brightening the Lake Flower Apartments’ first floor, it is easier to smile. Tenants, staff, and visi- tors are enjoying them. Thanks to all who contributed to the effort. The elevator upgrade project progresses. If work continues as planned, Elevator #1 will be finished next week; and, work on Ele- vator #2 will begin immediately. Again, if all goes as planned, we’ll ring in the New Year with two mechanically new elevators. Also at the Lake Flower Apartments, the new intercom system is in place. Maintenance staff are working out any problems as they are identified. If you have not yet touched base with Tammy about the system, please do so. On November 11, please take some time to remember and thank our veterans and their families. They have sacrificed so much for us. I know I’ll thank my 90-year old father, a veteran of World War II. Then, a couple of weeks after Veterans Day, it’s Thanksgiving – a time for overall gratitude and thanks. Cherish the time with family and friends. HHA OFFICE HOURS HHA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 9:00am– 11:30am Chairperson: Emily Fogarty And 1:00pm—3:30pm Dave Bauer Jim Connolly Allen Dunham After hours Cecilia Meyer Emergency call Eugene O’Dell Dan Ruchkin number 923-1082 Harrietstown Housing Authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sarah A. Clarkin HOUSING ASSISTANT Debbie Zerrahn HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER SPECIALIST RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR Irene Snyder FACILITIES MANAGER David Siegrist MAINTENANCE STAFF John Burns Robert Mathers ACCOUNT CLERK Tammy Burdt TID BITS FROM DAVID SIEGRIST owhere is the weather more volatile than in the N Adirondacks nly the strong and maybe crazy people will O survive up here ery often, people only view New York as what’s V down in New York City nduring 40 below zero temperatures is something E everyone should have the opportunity to experience ore people are finding out that although it can M get cold outside, it is also beautiful iting wind chills are nothing to smile about B very exposed skin surface should be covered to E prevent frost bite emember that summer is only 232 days away with a R sunburn on the horizon RESIDENT NEWS AND ISSUES...By Debbie Zerrahn Yes, it’s true. The first snowfall has arrived. Thank goodness it did not last long. Clean out that unwanted stuff in your backyard. The dumpsters are there for your use. As I write this article, Halloween hasn’t arrived, but Christmas candy is already hitting the stands. Thanksgiving will be here faster than you know. Please plan now for the added expenses of the holiday sea- sons. Your rent must be paid on time to avoid the unpleas- ant consequence. Lake Flower residents, get ready for your annual re- certifications. Algonquin residents’ recertifications will be completed after the holidays. Christmas break will be here sooner than later. Think about outdoors activities for your children. A busy child is a happy one. Happy Holidays everyone….until next month. Get the Newsletter Via E-Mail! We encourage those with access to e-mail to sign up for e-mail delivery of the monthly newsletter. To sign up, send a quick e-mail to [email protected]. The Newsletter is also available on the website: www.harrietstownha.org EHRLICH PEST CONTROL INSPECTIONS Notices of inspections will be distributed. PLEASE BE ADVISED, IT WILL ALSO BE NOTED IF YOU ARE MAINTAINING YOUR APARTMENT IN A CLEAN, SAFE AND SANITARY CONDITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LEASE. GAME NIGHT AT LAKE FLOWER APARTMENTS Game night is now on Wednesday and Thursday eve- nings at Lake Flower Apartments. Everyone gets together around 6:00 in the 2nd Floor Community Room. Be sure to join your neighbors for some fun. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Please pay your rent on time. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WIC Office 9AM Closed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 HHA Board Meeting 4:30PM 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WIC 9AM Office Office Closed Closed 27 28 29 30 RED : ALGONQUIN COMMUNITY ROOM PURPLE: L.F. COMMUNITY ROOM GREEN: L.F. BOARD ROOM HEALTHY HAPPY ATTITUDES The Harrietstown Housing Authority has apartments for rent in the Lake Flower High-rise and Algonquin Apartment Complex. Additionally, we have a Housing Choice Voucher program that may assist you with your monthly rent in the community. For additional information and to obtain an application please contact us at 891-3050 or stop by the office at 14 Kiwassa Road, Saranac Lake. You may also go online at www.harrietstownha.org. Have you had your Cancer Screenings this year? Free Cancer Screenings Available: Clinical Breast Exam Pap Test Mammogram Colorectal (FIT) Test or Colonoscopy (depending on risk status) Eligibility: Women who are 40—64 years old without health insurance. Men who are 50-64 years old without health insurance. If positive results are found, coverage for cancer treatment is available to individuals who qualify. It’s easy to enroll. Just give us a call. 891-4471 ext. 3016 CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Thanksgiving edibles Jenny McCarthy 11/01 Turkey David Schwimmer 11/02 Stuffing Roseanne 11/03 Mashed Potatoes Ralph Macchio 11/04 Gravy Matthew McConaughey 11/04 Scalloped Potatoes Kevin Jonas 11/05 Sweet Potatoes Emma Stone 11/06 Turnips Joni Mitchell 11/07 Green Bean Casserole Gordon Ramsay 11/08 Corn Eric Dane 11/09 Squash Lou Ferrigno 11/09 Glazed Carrots Miranda Lambert 11/10 Corn Casserole Ellen Pompeo 11/10 Cornbread Leonardo DeCaprio 11/11 Buttery Rolls Demi Moore 11/11 Macaroni & Cheese Ryan Gosling 11/12 Peas Anne Hathaway 11/12 Cranberry Sauce Whoopi Goldberg 11/13 Cinnamon Applesauce Jimmy Kimmel 11/13 Cranberry Salad Prince Charles 11/14 Broccoli Shailene Woodley 11/15 Brussel Sprouts Danny DeVito 11/17 Asparagus Owen Wilson 11/18 Fruit Salad Jodi Foster 11/19 Bread Pudding Meg Ryan 11/19 Mince Meat Pie Mark Ruffalo 11/22 Pecan Pie Miley Cyrus 11/23 Pumpkin Pie Tina Turner 11/26 Apple Pie Ed Harris 11/28 Cool Whip Howie Mandel 11/29 Laura Marano 11/29 Kaley Cuocco 11/30 Ben Stiller 11/30 Volume 16 Issue 11 HAPPY HEALTHY ATTITUDES WORK ORDERS Please remember to call the office at 891-3050 option 3 For a work order. This is the only way to schedule your maintenance needs. In honor of Veterans Day - We will soon see the pictures of Veter- ans who are part of the Housing Authority family. If you or a fami- ly member have served in the services, please bring Irene a picture in order to be displayed. The next few months will be busy with holidays and activi- ties. Keep a look out for upcoming events. Also, make sure your neighbors know. The activities offered are a great way to be social without having to leave the building - especially with the winter weather upon us. Thank you to those residents who donated candy to the trick-or- treaters. Bed Bug Information Center Where should you look? Mattress (piping, sides, underside) Box spring (remove ticking) Bed frame Linens Furniture – seams, pleats, piping, joints Corners and drawers of desks, dressers, etc. Door, window, and baseboard trim Items on the floor What should you look for? All life stages: eggs, nymphs, adults Skin casts Blood spots How do you avoid them? Carefully inspect all used furniture, linens, and clothing be- fore bringing them into your home. Wash and dry clothes on hottest setting items can stand. Transport clothes in plastic bags. Do not put clean clothes in bags used to transport dirty clothes. Throw those away! Vacuum frequently. Remove clutter. If possible, use a high powered flashlight when looking around your unit. If you find a bed bug, notify staff immedi- ately. Staff and you will work together to prepare for any needed treatment. Don’t delay. It’s much easier to treat one or two than it is twenty or thirty. Again, successful eradication requires resident involvement and cooperation. The sooner we know, the lower the cost to you. Veterans Day Reflections On Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice Day or the Day of Peace—this day has many names—the world stops in silence to pay tribute to the heroes of the battle- field who never see themselves as heroes. To that, I say we owe veterans more than our silence, our memories, our thanks. For the last century, we have celebrated our Veterans on this day. When the cannons of World War I were si- lenced, we thought we had fought the “war to end all wars,” but as history proved, we still needed our Soldiers. We are here to celebrate the strength, courage and dedi- cation of our veterans who not only wield the hammer of conflict but also shape the world for lasting peace. It takes a profound strength to wear this nation’s uni- form. Though one day they remove this uniform, no amount of time, nor strife can sever the golden thread uniting these veterans in a unique and everlasting bond.