256 State Loop • Columbus, MS 39705Phone: (662) 434-8213 • Fax: (662) 434-0079 • www.columbusfamilyhousing.com

November 2012

Management OfficeKessler Cowans Community DirectorBeatrice Wolfe BookkeeperTamara D. Taylor Resident Coord.Paula Wilkes Resident Coord.Rachael Calhoun Resident Coord.

The Maintenance StaffTony Williams Maint. DirectorPam Painter Maint. CoordinatorJames Smith Maint. TechnicianBobby Wright Maint. TechnicianDon McMillian Maint. TechnicianMike Adcock Maint. TechnicianTodd Burgess Maint. Technician

CEL SurveyThe Annual Columbus Family

Housing CEL Survey is here! Theyhave all been delivered, and we hopethat your home and the services weprovide have exceeded yourexpectations.

Please take a moment to completeand send in your CEL Survey. Thiswill let us know how we are doing andwhat we can improve upon. YOUROPINION MATTERS!!!

THANKSGIVING LUNCHHey guys...

It’s that time of year again!! Be on thelookout for the details.

Our Offices Will Be ClosedNovember 22 & 23

• Rent is due on the 1st and latefees are applied after the 5th.Active duty members, unless youknow your allotment has started,please check your LES.

• We will not stop allotments untilall final damages are assessed.

• HMC has adopted a “NO CASH”policy. No cash will be acceptedin the office or in the paymentdrop box.

• RESIDENT REFERRALS arenow $200.

• Please make all checks andmoney orders payable to:

AETC II Housing

Thanks, VeteransOn Nov. 11, express your gratitude

for veterans’ service to our country.

Don’t Forget to Vote!Get out and Vote on November 6!

Be KindGive a helping hand or a

sympathetic ear on Nov. 13 tocelebrate World Kindness Day.

Welcome Home to Columbus Family Housing

Drive Carefully inWintry Weather

Winter driving can be dangerous.Snow and ice make roads slippery,and staying home is not always anoption. Follow these tips for saferdriving:

Be prepared. Always keep yourgas tank at least half full. Have anemergency kit in case you get stuck.Include a map, emergency phonenumbers, water, nonperishable snackfood, blankets, a flashlight, a brightlycolored cloth to tie to your antenna,insurance information and a tool kit.Also, know how to deal with commonemergencies such as a flat tire or adead battery. If you becomesnowbound, stay with your vehicle—itprovides shelter and makes it easierfor rescuers to find you.

Slow down. Accelerate anddecelerate slowly. When roads areslick, the most important advice is todrive slowly and allow extra roombetween you and the cars around you.This can give you time to react in acrisis. Remember, speed limits areintended for ideal, dry conditions.

Look ahead. Paying close attentionto the road and any potentialobstacles ahead allows you plenty oftime to slow to a stop if necessary.

Don’t panic if you skid. OSHA.govrecommends turning your wheels inthe direction of the skid, no matterwhat your instinct tells you.

CornerMaintenance

Work Orders/Service RequestAll work orders or service requests

should be submitted online atcolumbufamilyhousing.com. Just lookunder “Helpful Tools” on the left andyou will find the “Submit ServiceRequest” link. You may also call in aservice request at 662-434-8303.

Create a Story:Fill-in-the-Blank

Ask friends to provide nouns (n.),verbs (v.), and adjectives (adj.) to fill inthe blanks below. (PT=past tense.)Then read the story out loud for anoutlandishly funny tale.

My friend and I were getting readyfor the (adj.)____ game in ourhometown. I packed a cooler full of(n.)____, (n.)____ and (n.)____ andfilled it with ice. I thought it might bechilly at the game, so I stuffed(n.)____ in my pockets and wore anextra pair of (n.)____ under myclothes. My friend told me he wore twoextra pairs, which made me (v.)____.We walked into the stadium and saw(adj.)____ fans crowding around therailing. It looked like the (adj.)____team just (v. PT)____ a (n.) _____.Now that was a (adj.)____ surprise!

Stuffing or Dressing?You say “stuffing.” I say “dressing.”

Thanksgiving turkey’s savory side dishgoes by two names. What you call itprobably has more to do with whereyou grew up than whether the mixtureis served inside or outside the bird.Generally residents of the northernU.S. say stuffing, while Southernerstend to call it dressing. One theory isthat the word “dressing” is morepalatable to genteel Southernsensibilities than the graphic-sounding“stuffing.”

Teatime Tames TensionWhen temperatures drop, folks find

themselves drinking more hotbeverages throughout the day.Instead of coffee, drink black tea toreduce stress. Research shows thattea has tension-taming properties, sowarm up and unwind with a steamingcup of tea today.

Pace Yourself on ThanksgivingThanksgiving dinner might seem

like an opportunity to gorge ondelicious food, but binge eating isunhealthy. Don’t fast the morning ofThanksgiving. Have your usualbreakfast, and then you can enjoyThanksgiving dinner withoutovereating.

Everything Has Its PlaceNov. 15 is Clean Out Your

Refrigerator Day. Throw out spoileditems and organize the fridge soeverything has a specified place. Thisway, you can more easily see whatyou need to shop for.

Casino TripWhen: Friday, Nov. 2Where: Leaving from BX parkingLeaving at 1730, returning at 0100.

Casino trip to Philadelphia cost is $25and that includes $25 in bonus bets.Must be 21 to gamble, register by theday before. FMI call 434-2505

Dodge Ball TourneyThere will be a Dodge Ball Tourney

at the Fitness Center on 16Nov at1730, register by 14Nov Teams of 6,Blind draw bracket for first round andwinner advances. Double Eliminationstyle, 10 minutes per match, winningteam gets t-shirts.

School Age ProgramThanksgiving Camp

RegistrationDates: 19-21Nov12Closed: 22-23Nov12Cost: Based on annual family

incomeRegister by 13Nov12 FMI

- 434-2504

Tenant RepresentativesDennis Dunn

dennis.dunn@columbus.af.milCharles Ball

charles.ball@columbus.af.milMSgt Hairston

patricia.hairston@columbus.af.milSrA Copeland

jon.copeland@columbus.af.milMSgt Andrews

shawn.andrews@columbus.af.mil

Members that have a line numberfor promotion to another category ofhousing, may be placed on the waitlist60 days prior to the projected date ofrank. If the member is currentlyresiding at Columbus Family Housingand is adequately housed, themember may be placed on the waitlistupon the date of promotion.

Word NerdFeast your brain on these

scrambled words related toThanksgiving.

NCSRERBAEIRIPUNAROCCOAVSHTRELPGMIISRUKNIPSMPHWENBSIOFOTLVRESEAnswers: 1. CRANBERRIES, 2.

CORNUCOPIA, 3. HARVEST, 4.PILGRIMS, 5. PUMPKINS, 6.WISHBONE, 7. LEFTOVERS

Turkey TV DinnersEveryone wants a holiday

gathering that goes off without a hitch,but even the best-laid plans can goawry. Here are some famous and,luckily, fictional Thanksgiving fiascoesaudiences shared with their favoritetelevision sitcoms over the years:

Trifle troubles. In a1999 episode of“Friends,” the gang tries to stomachRachel’s (Jennifer Aniston) botchedEnglish trifle dessert. When hercookbook pages stick together, sheends up making a dish that’s halfEnglish trifle, half shepherd’s pie.

Turkey turf. In a 1996 episode of“Everybody Loves Raymond,” Debra(Patricia Heaton) plans to bucktradition and serve fish forThanksgiving dinner. Whenoverbearing mother-in-law Marie(Doris Roberts) hears the news, sheruffles feathers when she shows up todinner with her own turkey.

Food fight. The 1986 Thanksgivingepisode of “Cheers” features agigantic turkey dubbed “Birdzilla.” Theshow ends in an infamous food fightwhere Norm’s (George Wendt) wifemakes her first appearance, but Diane(Shelley Long) throws a pie that hitsher face, obscuring her to theaudience.

Grocery grief. A 1989 episode of“The Cosby Show” features afrustrated Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable (BillCosby) who makes several trips to thegrocery store because he keepsforgetting items wife Clair (PhyliciaRashad) needs. After breaking eggsand getting caught in a downpour, Cliffcan finally sit down to Thanksgivingdinner.

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Sports@ 434-2504

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Rights TripDeparting @0800FMI Contact ODR

434-2505

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9:30-11:00Veterans Day

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