Our First Teacher Is Our Own Heart. - Cheyenne
NPHA Newsletter
October, 2015
Our first teacher is our own heart. - Cheyenne
NPHA Board of Commissioners:
Mark Peniska - Chair, Dist. 3;
Pam Noyes Vice Chair- Dist. 2; JoAn Ehlers - Secretary, Dist.1;
Conceta Zephier -Treasurer, At Large; William Wright - District 4
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1
The October Quarterly BOC meeting will be held in Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2015 @ 9:00AM at the NPHA office Conference Room. Visitors are welcome to all Board of Commissioner meetings. To be on the NPHA Board Meeting Agenda, contact Tara Remsing at the NPHA office or email
Those of you who receive Social Security statements – PLEASE don’t throw them away! Send them to NPHA and we will put them in your file for recertification. Tenants and/or applicants who struggle with getting your benefit statement from Social Security can call the Social Security Hotline at 1-800-772-1213 and request a benefits verification letter by mail. You will receive it within 7-10 business days.
Recipe of the Month
Pumpkin Muffins – so good and so good for you!!!
1/2 can pure pumpkin puree (7.5 ounces) – no sugar
2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon pure stevia extract 4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Line a muffin pan with paper liners or silicone muffin cups. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT almond four and walnuts with a hand mixer until well mixed. Stir in the almond flour and walnuts until incorporated. Batter will be very thick. Spoon batter into muffin cups and try to smooth the tops as much as possible. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes outclean.
Reminder: The NPHA office will be closed Friday, October 30th in honor of Ponca Restoration Day.
NPHA Job Opportunities:
NPHA has the following job opportunities available immediately:
1. Painter/Drywall Specialist – Omaha
2. Maintenance Technician – Norfolk
3. Finance Coordinator – Norfolk Office
Please submit your completed application AND resume to NPHA Human Resources, 10635 Birch Street, Omaha, NE 681303 or via email to our Human Resources Officer,
Brandi Liberty, at .
Don’t Miss the PTON upcoming Nutritional classes:
Tuesday, October 6 @ 5:00 in Niobrara
Tuesday, October 20 @ 12:00 (noon) in Sioux City
Preparing for Winter
From Mark Poeller, Construction & Maintenance Supervisor
Winter will soon be here!!!
Fall has arrived and winter is not far off. It’s time to start preparing for the cold and the snow. You should think about having your car checked and winterized. Get your snow blower out change the oil in it and the spark plug. Make sure it starts and runs properly. Watch for the sales for ice melt and shovels. When we have a light snow and it’s fluffy, it is easier to blow the snow off your driveway and sidewalks with a leaf blower rather than shovel or use a snow blower and it’s also quicker. Next month I will have a list of things you can do with your house that can help you lower your heating bills.
PTON Upcoming Events
Please call your local PTON office for more information on these events:
- PiYo Workout Classes at Norfolk –
8 week class Monday – Thursday form 12-1PM beginning September 14, 2015
- Teenage Talking Circle – 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
- District 2 trip for Ponca Members – Sunday, October 11, 12PM – 9PM
- PEDCO Community Focus Group –
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
- 25th Anniversary Restoration Powwow – Norfolk
Saturday, October 24, 2015
- PEDCO Community Focus Group – Norfolk
Friday, October 23, 2013, 5:30-7PM
- Native College Day at UNL –
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Financial Peace University Classes at NPHA
Who: All NPHA tenants and other Native Americans
What: First Ponca Financial and Northern Ponca Housing Authority are teaming up to offer our tenants and others a free class.
When: Every Thursday night for 9 weeks beginning September 24, 2015 (You are still welcome to come even if you missed a couple of classes)
Where: NPHA Norfolk Office – 1501 W Michigan Ave, Norfolk NE
Why: To become “DEBT FREE” and prepare to become a homeowner
Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM – meal at 6:00, class from 6:30-8:00
Other Information: Childcare can be provided but you need to call and let us know you need it!
Northern Ponca Housing Authority
1501 W Michigan Ave
Norfolk NE 68701
Northern Ponca Housing Authority – 1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224