Spring Break in Chattahoo-
chee Courts did not mean
kids would sleep late and
watch television all day.
Many kids attended SunRise
Camp at the Chattahoo-
chee Courts Center.
Camp focused on the
much talked about topic of
bullying. The students,
grades 1-6, had a chance
to interact with the Eufaula
Police Department’s Officer
Gilbert, who offered great
advice on dealing with bul-
lies in school and cyber
bullying.
Chester’s Martial Arts
Academy demonstrated
routines and challenges
that are required to
achieve a belt of a higher
level. Martial arts, the chil-
dren soon learned, is a way
of life, not just a sport.
Speakers stressed the fact
that using your head to
think and your energy to
concentrate can be the
best way to deal with a
bully.
More pictures of SunRise
Camp on page 3.
SunRise Camp a Success
Community Connector
Outstanding Outdoors! A Beautification Challenge
Yard of the Month is
Back...so to speak.
Eufaula Housing Authority
residents want to combat
existing and future littering
by enforcing neighborhood
beautification and commu-
nity improvement. So get
ready for the neighborhood
beautification challenge!
Eufaula Housing Authority
wants to recognize those
residents who take pride in
E u f a u l a H o u s i n g A u t h o r i t y May 2010 Volume 4, Issue 5
Points of Interest:
Resident Spotlight shines on
the Biggest Loser and all
excellent housekeeping
residents
SunRise Camp pictures
inside
Little Scholars’ Happenings
Last Day of Tutorials is
May 6
Summer Camp and Bucks
for Books begin on Mon-
day, June 7th, contact Ms.
Scharon
the appearance and main-
tenance of their yard.
The non-monetary award is
bestowed upon the resident
who demonstrates above-
average efforts to maintain
their yard’s appearance
and contributes to the over-
all appearance of the com-
munity. The resident se-
lected will receive a
“Beautification” award sign
to be displayed in their yard
for 2 months and an official
certificate from Eufaula Hous-
ing Authority.
Keep in mind it only takes
one seedy neighbor to leave
trash in the yard before an-
other neighbor feels less obli-
gated to keep up their yard’s
appearance. Before you
know it, the entire neighbor-
hood will be ruined.
Contact Scharon for more
info at 687-2451 ext. 110.
How do you lose weight?
Eat less+Exercise more=Weight
Loss.
Simple, right? Not so much.
Just ask the 2010 Biggest Loser
Weight Loss Challenge Winner
Jeanette Porter.
Jeanette lost 6 pounds in 8
weeks. She has a real-life story
to tell that is very common
among many in our commu-
nity. It all started with
Jeanette’s health. Ms. Porter
recently found out she has high
blood pressure. She was put
on two medications immedi-
ately for fear of complications
uncontrolled high blood pres-
sure can inflict on the body.
Since Jeanette lost weight she
reports she “has more energy,
feels less tired.” Jeanette’s
medication has been reduced
to one type of medication
instead of two. When asked
how did she do it, Ms. Porter
says, “I did it all by walking
more, cutting down on the
fats, eating more fruit and
vegetables, and sticking to a
low salt diet.”
Bonnie Jernigan, Fannie
Reeves, Earlie Lewis, Jackie
Callaway, Jeanette Gilbert,
Doris Murphy, Sherri Mahone,
Mildred Walton, Vivian
Haywood, Walter Tarver, Aisha
Curry, Bertha Simmons, Virginia
Glover, Tonya Williams, De-
shauna Bussey, Chandra
McCray, Willie Upshaw, Hazel
Sylvester, Annie McNair,
Johnnie Hildreth, Addie
Thomas, Makeila Flowers, Rosie
Scott, Patricia Ricks, Vonkayela
Daniels, Mary Hollins, Early
Lattimore, Lillian Hollins, Gloria
Adams, Sarah Brown, Ivory
Baker, Sharon Williams, Cynthia
Quarles, Janice Milton, Mary
Haslem, Margaret Parker,
Teresa Mallard, Dannette
Davis, Gwen Thomas
Sheila Hodge, Alicia Johnson,
Patrice Griglen, Bernice Smith,
Laqeitta Hogan, Virgie Hall,
Santressa Tiller, Dillya Davis,
Robert Bowen, Kerlean Tennille,
James Tennille, Addie Thomas,
Sarah Preston, Brenda Johnson,
J.L. Hawkins, Emma Christian,
Oscar Turner, Cecilia Turner,
Mattie Holloway, Winnie Brown,
Lula Garrison, Shirley Coleman,
Excellent Housekeeping-Thanks to All of You!
Resident Spotlight– Biggest Loser Winner
Community Connector Volume 4, Issue 5
Community Service
Opportunities:
Barbour Co.
Humane Society
Summer Camp
(begins June 7th)
Bucks for Books
(begins June 7th)
Contact: Scharon at
687-2451
Page 2
Little Scholars’s Happenings
Easter Egg Hunt in
Ms. Lou’s flower
garden.
Jeanette Porter-Chattahoochee Courts
to help care for the pets at the
Barbour County Humane Society
animal shelter in Clayton, Ala.
Anyone who desires to fulfill com-
munity services requirements are
welcome to go with the group.
Coming Soon:
Bucks for Books at McCoo Library
Pets need to be taken care of.
They depend on humans to help
keep them safe and healthy.
Being responsible for a pet
means providing food, shelter,
vaccinations and love even
when you don’t feel like it.
On May 8, HERO Club kids will
volunteer their Saturday morning
Since 1915, Be Kind to Animals
Week has been celebrated by
pet owners and non pet owners
alike, according to the website,
www.americanhumane.org/
bkaw. It is a time to reflect on
the roles animals play in our lives
and be an advocate for treating
pets humanely.
HERO Club Activities
For the economically minded,
the telephone can be one of
the greatest time and money
saving tools around. But if
you’re not careful, pressure
from sweet-talking salespeople
to add multiple services to your
calling plan can double or
even triple your basic monthly
phone bill. Having a standard
home phone service as well as
Internet access and cellular
phones can mean that
“reaching out to touch some-
one” could cost you plenty.
Getting to the bottom line on
phone service costs can be a
consuming task. Some phone
service expenses exceed $150
per month for a household. If a
family’s budget is balanced
and include regular deposits in
savings, the expenditure can
be agreeable. But folks who
tread water financially or need
to free up cash to reach other
goals should hand up some of
these services.
What you can do about your
phone services:
Pull out your phone bills for
the past 6 months and
figure out your average
monthly costs. Pick three
simple changes you can
make to save money. Cut
some of those services!
For long distance, use a
phone card or free week-
end cell phone
Taken from America’s Cheapest
Family Gets You Right on the
Money by Steve and Annette
Economides.
Self Sufficiency-Talk Isn’t Cheap!
Community Connector Volume 4, Issue 5
Page 3
See Ms. Scharon to register for
Summer Camp and Bucks for
Books at EHA office.
Founded in 1952, the Housing Authority of the City of Eufaula is
chartered under the laws of the State of Alabama to provide
and administer affordable housing programs for the citizens of
Eufaula. We are committed to providing quality customer
service to our residents.
P.O. Box 36
Eufaula, AL 36072
We’re on the web!
www.eufaulahousing.com
May 3-Summer Camp Registration
May 6– Bingo at Chatt. Crts
May 6– After-school Tutorials’ last day
May 8-HERO Club volunteers at Barbour
County Humane Society animal shelter
May 10-11– Homeownership Workshop
May 25-Little Scholars’ May Day
May 25– Little Scholars Preschool’s last day
ceremony
May 26-Eufaula City Schools’ Last Day
Memo
To: You
From The Boss
Date: Today
Subject: Life
If life happens to deliver a situation to
you that you cannot handle, do not
attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in
the SFGTD (something for God to do)
box. All situations will be resolved, but
in His time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the
box, do not hold onto it by worrying
about it. Instead, focus on all the
wonderful things that are present in
your life now.
Submitted by Mary Pearl Thomas,
Property 2 Management
Phone:334-687-2451
E-mail: [email protected]
It’s your news, tell it! Submit entries to
Ms. Scharon at the EHA office or e-mail at
the above address.
Welcome Home!
E u f a u l a H o u s i n g A u t h o r i t y
Taurus
Charismatic marks: solid, big
bones, tends to gain weight
Weaknesses: stubborn, uncompro-
mising, possessive,
Strengths: dependable, patient,
musical, practical
Lucky numbers: 2 and 8
Likes: gardening, cooking, working
with hands, music, romance,
high-quality clothing
Dislikes: sudden changes, compli-
cations, insecurity of any kind,
synthetic fabrics
Opposite Sign: Scorpio
Compatibility: Virgo and Capri-
corn
Perfect Gifts: soft fabrics, floral
scents, cookbooks, flowers,
candy
Keywords: Stability, value,
practical
Announcements Condolences
Family of
Lorenzo Davis
Be Kind to Animals Week is May 1-8, 2010.
On May 8, HERO Club Kids will volunteer at the Barbour County Human Society
animal shelter. Any residents looking to fulfill community service requirements are
welcome to join us. Contact Scharon 687-2451 ext. 110.
Notice: Stoves must be clean when you
move. There will be a charge if EHA has to
clean it for you. Cathy Childree, Property 1
Management