Cambridge CommunityProperties, LP

Cambridge CommunityHousing, Inc.

TrolleySquare

Cambridge CommunityHousing Development, Inc

ChapmanArms

PutnamGreen

March 2014

Important NumbersWinn Office (617) 491-5466HRI/CNAHS Office (617) 868-4858

StaffAmy Thomas Senior Property ManagerBrian Kean Property ManagerDan McCarthy Asst. Property MgrBen Smith Asst Property MgrLeah Sahlu Administrative AssistantKhim Kou Maint. SuperintendentMbarek Bidi Maint. SuperintendentMaintenance Technicians:Giedrus BaltaduonisJohn DraytonAddison ScantleburyMohamed MalhouniMansour EllebaneJoe Deignan Resident Services

College Prep Workshop:Financing Your Degree

Join us on Monday, March 24,6-8 p.m., for the third installment of ourCollege Prep Workshop Series:Financing Your Degree. With apresentation by staff from CEOC, learnthe tips and techniques on how to makea solid financial plan for your education.

HRI ScholarshipHomeowner’s Rehab Inc. and

CNAHS are offering severalscholarship opportunities this spring!Whether you are looking to attend atwo- or four-year undergraduatecollege program, graduate program orget a professional certification, wehave something for you! Multipleawards will be made ranging from$1500 to $4000 to eligible applicantswho will be attending an accredited 2or 4 year degree-awarding institutionof higher education starting in the fallof next year. Applications for thisprogram will be due by May 30. Lateor incomplete applications will not beaccepted. Awards for the certificateprogram scholarship will be made ona rolling admissions basis and theamounts will vary depending onprogram costs and the applicant’sneeds. Applicants interested inobtaining professional certification areencouraged to submit an applicationas soon as they are accepted to theirprogram of interest. Applications forboth awards can be found atwww.homeownersrehab.org or can be

mailed. Call Joe Deignan at(617) 868-4858 x 210 or via email:jdeignan@homeownersrehab.org forfurther information.

Free Tax Services From CEOCDo you qualify for the Earned

Income Tax Credit (EITC) for 2013?This federal tax credit is given tolow-income working individuals andfamilies to offset the burden of payingsocial security taxes. You do not haveto have children to be eligible for thisrefund. Even if you don’t normally filea tax return due to your income levelyou may be eligible for a tax refund!Don’t miss your chance to get moneyback this tax season.CEOC will provide FREE assistancewith filing your income taxes includinghelp in determining if you are eligiblefor the Earned Income Tax Credit.Contact the CEOC (51 Inman Street)at (617) 868-2900.

Loans, grants, scholarships andcredit will be discussed. Thisworkshop will be held at the 808Memorial Drive Community Space.Food will be served. Families areencouraged to attend. For more info,please contact Joe Deignan at:(617) 868-4858 orjdeignan@homeownersrehab.org.

www.cambridgecommunityhousing.com

Advocating for the EarthEarth Day debuted on April 22,

1970. The event was the brainchild ofU.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson ofWisconsin, who announced to themedia the idea for a “national teach-inon the environment.”

Nelson wanted Earth Day activitiesto be created by people and groups intheir own communities, not by nationalorganizers. People responded. About20 million Americans gathered atvarious venues to advocate for ahealthy, sustainable environment.According to EarthDay.org, “Groupsthat had been fighting against oilspills, polluting factories and powerplants, raw sewage, toxic dumps,pesticides, freeways, the loss ofwilderness, and the extinction ofwildlife suddenly realized they sharedcommon values.”

The event drew extensive mediaattention and led to the creation of theEnvironmental Protection Agency andpassage of the Clean Air, Clean Waterand Endangered Species acts.

In the years that followed, April 22continued to be celebrated as EarthDay in various forms. On the 20thanniversary in 1990, Earth Day wascelebrated worldwide and focused onrecycling efforts. The 2000 Earth Daycampaign saw a push for cleanenergy. In 2010, the campaign “ABillion Acts of Green” was announced,encouraging environmentalcommitments from individuals,businesses, governments andcivic organizations.

Spring Clean Your KitchenYou’re probably used to wiping

down your kitchen counters on aregular basis, but there are plenty ofother areas in your kitchen that need agood scrub, too. Here’s a short guide:

Refrigerator. Go through thefood and throw away anything that’sexpired. Remove drawers and cleanthem separately, then scrub allinside surfaces with hot water andbaking soda.

Oven and stove. Use a paste ofbaking soda and water to get the

surfaces of your stove and ovensparkling. To clean the microwave,zap a cup of water or lemon juice forthree minutes to loosen grime, thenwipe down the microwave walls with adish cloth.

Cabinets. Remove all contents,sweep out crumbs and dust, and wipeshelves with a wet rag. Check pots,pans and dishes to see if any arebroken or dirty before putting themback. Wipe down the cabinet fronts.

Sink. Fill the sink with warm waterand pour in a cup of bleach todisinfect. Baking soda or lemon juicecan be used to scrub off any stains.

Everything else. Wipe down othersurfaces around your kitchen,including the trash can and lightfixtures. Save the floor for last—firstsweep up dry crumbs with a broom,then use a mop for a final polish.

Manage Your MinutesIf you’re like most people, it often

seems there aren’t enough hours inthe day. To help you keep up withoutstressing out, try some of the followingtime-saving ideas.

Jot it down. Never underestimatethe value of lists and a calendar.Whether on your smartphone or atraditional notepad, have a daily planof what needs to get done. This willhelp keep your day organized, and it’sfulfilling to cross items off the list.

Limit distractions. Even pleasantdistractions, such as television andsocial media, can become major timedrains. Decide how much time youcan reasonably spend on theseactivities and stick to it; set a timer ifyou need to.

Double up. When preparing meals,especially dishes such as soups,stews and casseroles, double therecipe and freeze the extra portions.

This is handy not only when you’rebusy, but also on nights you just don’tfeel like cooking.

Clear the clutter. A home that looksefficient usually is efficient—keeping itorganized and clutter-free eliminatesthe need to rush about looking forhidden or misplaced items.

Get a jumpstart. Do as much asyou can the night before: set out thecereal box and bowls, pack lunches,lay out the next day’s clothes, andplace backpacks and handbags nearthe door.

Strolling Among the StarsEvery year, millions visit the

Hollywood Walk of Fame, locatedalong Hollywood Boulevard and VineStreet. More than 2,500 terrazzo andbrass stars make up the Walk, eachone paying tribute to achievements inthe entertainment industry.

Each star includes an honoree’sname, as well as one of five emblemsdesignating the industry category forwhich the honoree is best known—motion pictures, broadcast television,audio recording/music, broadcastradio, or theater/live performance.

Honorees consist of actors,musicians, directors, producers andmore, and some even have multiplestars. Gene Autry is the only honoreewith five stars on the Walk, one foreach of the industry categories.

The Walk is credited to membersof the Hollywood Chamber ofCommerce, who proposed it in 1953.After approval was granted and adesign concept chosen, actualconstruction on the Walk beganin 1958. More than 1,500 initialhonorees were selected by specialcommittees, and since that time,earning a star on the Walk is a careermilestone for many members of theentertainment industry.

The Walk’s Selection Committeereceives about 200 nominationsannually, typically from fan clubs,studios, record companies orother sponsors.

The Hollywood Walk of Famehonors achievements in the

entertainment industry

Chicken and WildRice Casserole

Ingredients:• 2 (6-ounce) packages

long-grain and wild rice blendwith seasonings

• 1 (10-ounce) can chunk breast ofchicken, drained and flaked

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup• 1 can cream of chicken soup• 1 (4-ounce) can sliced

mushrooms, drained• 3/4 cup chopped celery• 1/2 cup bacon pieces• 1/4 teaspoon pepper• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs• 1/2 cup slivered almonds• 2 tablespoons butter, meltedDirections:Heat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease

2-quart casserole dish.Prepare rice according to the

package directions.In large bowl, combine rice,

chicken, soups, mushrooms, celery,bacon pieces and pepper. Transfermixture to casserole dish. Bake30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combinebreadcrumbs, almonds and butter; mixwell. Sprinkle over casserole. Bakefive to 10 additional minutes or untiltopping is golden brown.

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CansGetYouCooking.

Wit & Wisdom“Sports do not build character.

They reveal it.”—Heywood Hale Broun

“It doesn’t matter whether you arepursuing success in business, sports,

the arts, or life in general. Thedifference between wishing and

accomplishing is discipline.”—Harvey Mackay

“We can have no progress withoutchange, whether it be basketball or

anything else.”—John Wooden

“One man practicing sportsmanship isfar better than a hundred teaching it.”

—Knute Rockne

“Basketball is my passion, I love it.But my family and friends mean

everything to me.That’s what’s important.”

—LeBron James

“Sports teaches you character,it teaches you to play by the rules,it teaches you to know what it feelslike to win and lose—it teaches you

about life.”—Billie Jean King

“I’m not comfortable being preachy,but more people need to start

spending as much time in the libraryas they do on the basketball court.”

—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

“Baseball is like driving, it’s the onewho gets home safely that counts.”

—Tommy Lasorda

“Sports is a metaphor for overcomingobstacles and achieving against great

odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty,can be important role models.”

—Bill Bradley

March 2014

Boston

Through March 30

Elegant Contortions:

Renaissance PrintsMuseum of Fine Arts

www.MFA.org

March 6

Imagine DragonsDCU Center

Worcester

www.DCUCenter.com

March 7-April 5

“The Whale”Speakeasy Stage

www.SpeakeasyStage.com

March 13-22

All-Beethoven ProgramBoston Symphony Hall

www.BSO.org

March 20, 21

Patton OswaltWilbur Theatre

www.TheWilburTheatre.com

March 28, 29

Wendy Whelan—

Restless CreatureCiti Performing Arts Center

www.CitiCenter.org

Dates and venues are subject to change.

Crossword PuzzleACROSS

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Little Boy41. Work unit42. Embarrass43. Famous 1871 opera44. Snacked45. Vex46. Lurch from side to side48. Pedestal49. Word with silver or hard50. Bits53. Shopping outlet54. Small __; tots

57. Developed60. Creative suggestions62. Pretensions63. Not here when expected64. Sudden, sharp increase65. Printing process, for short66. Four-legged animal67. Copy machine additive

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33. Go through bit by bit35. “__ of Two Cities”38. Pester continually39. Sacred bird of the Nile40. Naked46. Detroit export47. Portrait producer48. Choir member49. 39 Down, for one50. Straight metal beam51. Hodgepodge52. Wrongful act53. Distribute54. Non�owering plant55. Become angry56. River in Europe58. Out-of-date59. West, for one61. Singing team