GENERATIONS

News for Seniors and Disabled Residents of KCHA Communities

New Resident Services Coordinator begins job in north area

By Heather Miller
King County Housing Authority

Anna Yarmulnik has spent the past 10 years as a social worker, and all of her experience is in elder care. She’s provided in-home care and case management as well as worked with clients with mental health issues. Now, she’s merging her social work experience with the housing field as KCHA’s newest Resident Services Coordinator.

Yarmulnik serves residents at Briarwood and Lake House in Shoreline and The Northwood in Kenmore. Judy Lawler, the Resident Services Coordinator who formerly held the position, retired this summer.

“I like the fact that I can talk to my residents and be able to provide them with what they want,” Yarmulnik said. “I like empowering my clients to be independent.”

Yarmulnik says she was drawn to social work because she enjoys helping people.

“I like supporting them and making sure their life is better because of the services we provide,” she said.

Originally from Ukraine, Yarmulnik is fluent in Russian – a skill that she’s already seen come in handy in her new job. Many of her residents are native Russian speakers, who now can call on Yarmulnik to
translate for them.

“I’m glad to be of assistance,” said Yarmulnik, who moved to the United States as a child in 1988.

When it comes to her residents, Yarmulnik says she has an open-door policy. She emphasized that residents shouldn’t hesitate to get in touch with her by phone or in person, even if she’s not scheduled to spend time in their building that day.

“You can come and visit me or call me anytime,” she said. “That’s what I’m there for.”

Yarmulnik can be reached by phone at 206-826-5305 or by e-mail at AnnaY@kcha.org.

Telemarketing scams often target older adults

If you’re age 60 or older, you may be a special target for people who sell bogus products and services by phone. Telemarketing scams often involve offers of prizes, low-cost vitamins and health-care products, and travel offers.

There are warning signs of these scams, including promises of “free” or “low-cost” vacations and get-rich schemes. It’s very difficult to get your money back if you’ve been cheated over the phone. Before
buying anything by telephone, remember:

• Don’t buy from an unfamiliar company. Legitimate businesses understand that you want more information about their company and are happy to comply.

• Always ask for and wait until you receive written material about any offer or charity. If you get brochures about costly investments, ask someone whose financial advice you trust to review them. But unfortunately, beware: not everything written down is true.

• Always check out unfamiliar companies with your local consumer protection agency, Better Business Bureau, state Attorney General, the National Fraud Information Center, or other watchdog groups. Unfortunately, not all bad businesses can be identified through these organizations.

• Obtain a salesperson’s name, business identity, telephone number, street address, mailing address, and business license number before you transact business. Some con artists give out false names, telephone numbers, addresses, and business license numbers. Verify the accuracy of these items.

• Before you give money to a charity or make an investment, find out what percentage of the money is paid in commissions and what percentage goes to the charity or investment.

• Before you send money, ask yourself a simple question: “What guarantee do I really have that this solicitor will use my money in the manner we agreed upon?” You must not be asked to pay in advance for services. Pay for services only after they are delivered.

• Some con artists will send a messenger to your home to pick up money, claiming it is part of their service to you. In reality, they are taking your money without leaving any trace of who they are or where
they can be reached.

• Always take your time making a decision. Legitimate companies won’t pressure you to make a snap decision. Be sure to talk over big investments offered by telephone salespeople with a trusted friend,
family member, or financial adviser.

• Don’t pay for a “free prize.” If a caller tells you the payment is for taxes, he or she is violating federal law.

• Never respond to an offer you don’t understand thoroughly.

• Never send money or give out personal information such as credit card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers, dates of birth, or Social Security numbers to unfamiliar companies or unknown persons.

• If you have been victimized once, be wary of persons who call offering to help you recover your losses for a fee paid in advance.

If you have information about a fraud, report it to state, local, or federal law enforcement agencies.

Harrison House hosts birthday bash for its ‘most mature’ residents

By Gina Bellasario and Heather Miller
King County Housing Authority

They were born in the wake of World War I, when dial telephones had just been introduced and first-class stamps cost less than a nickel.
Residents at Harrison House who are age 90 or older attended a bash in their honor last month that was organized by their neighbors. They enjoyed fruit punch and carrot cake and a sing-along led by pianist Ed England.
It’s the fourth year that Harrison House residents have put together a party to celebrate those who have lived at least nine decades. This year, there are 11 residents who fit that description.
Marilynn Casteel, who helped organize this year’s event, said she thinks it’s a nice tribute.
“How many places have this many 90-year-olds?” she asked. “They sure deserve a party.”
Below is a little about each of the residents honored at the event:
Mable Booth is truly a military lady. Her husband was in the U.S. Navy for 25 years, and her son served in Vietnam. She’s lived at Harrison House for 15 years.
Elizabeth Huebner helped ensure Harrison House has a piano for the community room. She was involved both in tracking it down and raising money to pay for it.
George Koontz has traveled through 49 of the 50 states as well as several foreign countries. He is proud of his seven grandchildren, six of whom are college graduates.
Lorne McComb grew up on a farm in Alberta, Canada and moved to the United States as a young man. A military veteran, McComb had seven children with his wife, Betty.
Yvonne Monroe was born on New Year’s Day and has three children of her own. One of her sons is the mail carrier who delivers to Harrison House a few days each week.
Marie Nesteroff decorates the tables in the Harrison House community room and makes goodie bags that she gives to all of the residents for each holiday throughout the year.
Alice Noble has lived at Harrison House for 10.5 years. She has three wonderful daughters.
Betty Ann Schelter danced her way through World War II. She taught more than 3,000 soldiers how to dance so that they could take a date out dancing on Saturday nights.

Fern Scansen was among the first residents to move into Harrison House and really enjoys living there because she feels safe and has met many friendly neighbors.

Margaret Webber was born and raised in Ellensburg, and at 95, she is Harrison House’s oldest resident. She has three wonderful sons, and recently, her family had a reunion in northern Idaho.

Ruth Woodworth has lived at Harrison House since the building opened and enjoys it. She looks forward to weekly luncheons with a group of her friends.

Plan ahead to get the most out of doctor visits

By Karen Lewis
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

When an illness or check-up requires a visit to the doctor, most people give little thought to the appointment until they arrive at the clinic. Planning ahead, however, can help you live a healthier life by getting the most out of each visit.
The Healthy Aging Partnership suggests you plan in advance for your medical appointment by creating a one-page written “appointment planner” the day before your visit.

At the top of the page, write the date and time of the appointment and physician’s name.

List your concerns and symptoms, starting with the most important ones.

If you are seeing the doctor for an ongoing condition, describe any changes that have occurred since your last visit.
Note the ways you are treating the symptoms or condition.
In priority order, write down the questions you want to ask the doctor.

List anything else that is happening in your life that might affect your well-being: sleep problems,
alcohol use, emotional stresses, new activities, etc.

On a separate sheet, list all of the medications you are taking – prescription and non-prescription drugs – such as pain relievers, antihistamines, vitamins, herbal supplements, etc. Include the name of the medicine, strength (such as 325 mg), the reason you’re taking it, directions for use, any special instructions, and the prescribing physician’s name and phone number.

Take your planning sheet and medication list with you to the appointment and use the back of the sheet to write down your doctor’s instructions for treatment, new or changed medications, lifestyle adjustments such as increased exercise or dietary restrictions, referrals to other health care providers, date and time of your next appointment, etc.
Use the planning sheet to guide the conversation with your doctor. Some people feel intimidated by speaking with medical professionals or are afraid of taking too much of their time. But you have the right to fully understand your physical condition and should be assertive to get the information you need.
To communicate well with your doctor, follow these tips:
Use the letters “CPR” to make sure you understand what your doctor tells you:
Clarify: “Can you tell me more about that?”
Paraphrase: “So when you say that … (something technical), do you mean that (your wording)?”
Reflect Back: “I’m hearing you say that I shouldn’t drink alcohol when I take this drug. Is that right?”
Get to the point. Although you deserve to have your questions answered, time is limited. Summarize your concerns and symptoms as quickly and clearly as you can.

Be assertive. Repeat questions if you don’t get an answer the first time. Give your opinion about what might be causing the problem and what you think might help resolve it. Ask for a second opinion if you’re unsure about the doctor’s diagnosis or recommended treatment. Refuse a treatment if you’re uncomfortable with it.

Use good body language. Look at the doctor and lean forward to make sure you hear and see what’s important.

Residents with disabilities can seek Reasonable Accommodations

The King County Housing Authority is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that their living arrangements are, as a whole, comparable to that of other applicants and residents.

Requests must be medically necessary and sufficiently tied to the individual’s disability. To request a reasonable accommodation, please talk to your property manager or resident services coordinator. Also, a copy of the reasonable accommodation request form for public housing applicants and residents is available on the KCHA Web site at www. kcha.org/currentresidents/sh_reasonable.aspx.

HEALTHY FAMILIES

News for Families Living in KCHA Communities

YWCA Job Search 101
This month: How to stand out at a job fair

By Natalia Arredondo
YWCA Staff

Job and career fairs offer a great opportunity for job seekers to network and explore employment and career options. Below are tips about how to stand out to employers.

Before the job fair

• Check the business or “help wanted” sections of the newspaper for job fair announcements. Though usually designed to fill entry-level positions, job fairs can give you access to hiring officials at companies where you might want to work.
• Find out the companies that will be represented – information usually given in the advertisement. Look online to find out what the companies do and what jobs they have.
• Gather your job search tools together, including:
Plenty of up-to-date résumés. Remember that the telephone number you have listed should have an answering machine or voice mail system set up and an e-mail address that sounds professional.
A list of at least three personal and professional references, including their name, job title, company, phone number, and e-mail address to give to interviewers.
If you have a general recommendation letter from co-workers or old supervisors, this is a great document to attach to a résumé.

• Sharpen your interviewing skills

Practice your answers to interview questions.

Prepare your questions to ask each company representative.

Prepare and practice a 30-to-60-second commercial about yourself so that you can quickly articulate your abilities and the type of work you want to do. Make sure you sound upbeat.

• Dress as if you’re going on an interview. You want your first impression to convey that you are serious about finding employment. No matter what you’re applying for, sneakers, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and chewing gum are not acceptable.

During the job fair

• Go early, and go alone. Allow yourself sufficient time to go through and talk to the company representatives. Also, you should not bring your children along. This could indicate that you have child-care issues that could cause problems at work.

• Wear a name tag to help employers remember you.

• Create the right first impression by making good eye contact, giving a firm handshake and a friendly smile, and having a positive attitude.

• Use your commercial as an opening statement about yourself.

• Ask questions. But avoid a “what does the job pay, what are the fringe benefits, when do I get vacation” attitude. If you portray yourself as being strictly interested in the salary, you might not appear to be the best choice for the job.

• Visit all of the participating employers. Don’t assume a company has no positions for you. A hospital may be looking for marketing staff, and a manufacturer may be hiring a network administrator.

• Ask for contact information, including business cards and brochures. Write down any special contacts or information.
After the fair

• Write thank-you letters to the contact people you met at the job fair.

• Give yourself a self-evaluation so that you can consider how you can improve next time.

Contact the YWCA

If you need help preparing for a job fair or need general job search assistance or career counseling, the YWCA can help. We offer résumé and cover letter writing assistance, computer training, e-mail setup, case management programs and even educational workshops. Monday through Friday, please contact the YWCA Greenbridge Career Development Center at 206-336-7000 or by visiting 9720 Eighth Ave. S.W., Seattle, or the YWCA Green River Career Development Center at 253-735-7030 or by visiting 1102 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn.

Find a job search resource in your community

In addition to the YWCA, for which information is listed in the above article, the organizations listed below also may be able to help you in your search for new employment.

AUBURN

Green River Community College
Free assistance with individual job searches and job listings is available to residents of the surrounding community.
Address: 12401 S.E. 320th St.
Phone: 253-833-9111 ext. 2553
E-mail: grcc_info@greenriver.edu
WorkSource
Offers free individual job search assistance, job preparedness workshops, and access to a computer laboratory and resource room.
Address: 2702 I St. N.E.
Phone: 253-804-1177
Online: Job seekers can visit www.go2worksource.com for listings.

BELLEVUE

Bellevue Community College

Offers career planning, job skills training, and job search assistance as part of a statewide program retraining unemployed adults in different fields. Worker retraining programs offer free tuition for occupational training. Participants must be receiving unemployment benefits, be eligible for unemployment benefits, have exhausted their unemployment benefits within the past two years, or have received written notice of future layoff from their employer and will be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E.
Phone: 425-564-4054
E-mail: admissions@bellevuecollege. edu

DES MOINES

Highline Community College Women and Working Parents Programs
Provides job search assistance and workshops on a variety of topics, including career choice, primarily for women entering college or the workforce, or going through other transitions. Most services are free.
Address: 2400 S. 240th St.
Phone: 206-878-3710
E-mail: apply@highline.edu

KENT

Center for Career Alternatives
Offers free employment placement, employment retention, and career progression services to low-income Kent residents.
Address: 13111 S.E. 274th St.
Phone: 253-639-1162
E-mail: KingCCA@ccawa.org

KIRKLAND

Lake Washington Technical College
Provides free job search assistance, including help with résumés, job interview techniques, job postings, and access to Internet resources.
Address: 11605 132nd Ave. N.E., East
Building, Room E126 Phone: 425-739-8113

REDMOND

WorkSource
Offers free individual job search assistance, job preparedness workshops, and access to a computer laboratory and resource room.
Address: 7735 178th Pl. N.E., Suite C
Phone: 425-861-3700

SEATAC

Refugee Women’s Alliance
Offers free employment placement and job training services to those on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. If not on TANF, you must have been in the United States less than five years and have a work permit and other immigration document that states your refugee/asylum status.
Address: 15245 International Boulevard, Suite 207
Phone: 206-957-2029
E-mail: Stephanie@ReWa.org

SHORELINE

Shoreline Community College Job Connections Center
Offers a wide range of services, including job search, job referrals, and career planning to members of the community. Most services are free.
Address: 16101 Greenwood Ave. N.
Phone: 206-546-5882

News Notes

Free health clinics weekly in Bellevue

RotaCare, a nonprofit corporation, offers free basic medical care and medicines to men, women, and children every week at the Bellevue Hopelink center at 14812 Main St. The clinic is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday.
You may come to the clinic if you do not have medical insurance and do not have the money to pay the full cost of a regular doctor visit. You do not need an appointment.
RotaCare Clinic does not offer school immunizations or physicals, or sports physicals for children.

Hopelink offers free money management classes

Hopelink’s free money management classes in November will help people learn the basics of credit and how to improve their credit scores.
Classes are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
They will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hopelink’s Bellevue center, 14812 Main St. The class on credit basics is Nov. 5; the class on rebuilding credit is Nov. 12.
You can sign up for one or both classes. To register and for more information, please call 425-943-7567.

KCHA Maintenance Crew builds new playground at Burndale Homes

Children living at Burndale Homes had a big surprise waiting for them as they got off their school buses on a sunny Friday afternoon earlier this fall.
A colorful, new playground – one they’d been anxiously waiting to use – was ready with slides, monkey bars, and much more. Many children spent the rest of the day playing on the new toys.
“It’s so much fun,” yelled out one child twirling on the Loopy Whoop – a small merry-go-round-style toy.
The old playground was very worn and desperately needed to be replaced, said Taraz French, Burndale Homes property manager.

“The installation of new playground equipment has stimulated positive creativity as the children enjoy free play, challenge themselves, and explore other possibilities as they grow and develop,” she said. “As school lets out, they rush home hoping to be the first on the Loopy Whoop, which seems to be the main attraction.”

Three members of KCHA’s Maintenance Crew – Kevin Johnson, Jay Feery, and Tom Jenkins – erected the playground. Within the Southeast region, it is the first playground to be built by KCHA staff.

Community groups provide free Thanksgiving meals, baskets

The following locations plan to offer free meals or baskets during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. For additional meal options, visit the community resources section of the Web site www.crisisclinic.org and do a search for “Thanksgiving.”

AUBURN

Auburn Food Bank
Address: 930 18th Place N.E.
What: Provides Thanksgiving food bags to eligible, low-income residents of the Auburn School District.

Instructions: Pre-registration is required. Walk in to register by Nov. 20. Registration times are from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and the second Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Required documentation includes verification of current address (a recent bill with name and address), proof of number of household members (piece of current mail or photo ID listing current address, for every adult; Social Security card, birth certificate, or school report card for every child).

More information: 253-833-8925

His Ministry

Address: 240 Auburn Way S., Suite 1-B (Use the back entrance)
What: Provides annual traditionalThanksgiving meal for homeless and low-income residents of Auburn.

Instructions: Walk in starting at 1:45 p.m. Nov. 25.

More information: 253-223-7330

BELLEVUE

Bellevue Parks & Community Services
– Crossroads Community Center
Address: 16000 NE 10th St.
What: Provides a holiday meal for Bellevue families in need. Offers children’s arts and crafts activities before the meal.

Instructions: Walk in at 6 p.m. Nov. 24. Children’s arts and crafts begin at 5:30 p.m.

More information: 425-452-4874

Salvation Army – Social Services Department – East King County
Address: 911 164th Ave. N.E.
What: Serves a full traditional Thanksgiving dinner to residents of East and North King County on Thanksgiving Day.
Instructions: Walk in between noon and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
More information: 425-452-7300

DES MOINES

Des Moines Area Food Bank
Address: 22225 Ninth Ave. S.
What: Provides food for a full Thanksgiving holiday meal for low-income residents of Des Moines, SeaTac and some Kent ZIP codes, based on each applicant’s immediate household size. Call ahead if unsure of geographic eligibility.
Directions: Walk in between 9 a.m. and noon Nov. 23-25. Typically a two- to three-hour wait, so show up as early as possible. Documents required include photo identification for all adults, and Social Security cards, medical coupons, or birth certificates for all children. Also, bring a current bill to verify address.
More information: 206-878-2660

FEDERAL WAY

Multi-Service Center
Address: 1200 S. 336th St.

What: Provides Thanksgiving food bags for eligible, low-income food pantry clients. Pre-registration is required. Walk in to register between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 16, 18, and 20. Documents required include photo identification, current proof of address, and Social Security cards for all family members.

More information: 253-838-6810

HIGHLINE AREA

(Includes Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, and parts of unincorporated King County)
HighlineArea Food Bank – Manhattan Community Center
Address: 18300 Fourth Ave. S., Seattle
What: Offers self-select Thanksgiving food for a full holiday meal.
Instructions: Pre-registration is not required but is preferred. Walk in to register between noon and 2:30 on Tuesdays, between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, or on the second Tuesday of the month between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Documents required include photo identification, proof of current address, and verification of family size such as school records or medical coupons for all children. Distribution is between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 24.
More information: 206-433-9900

KENT

Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services
Address: 515 W. Harrison St., Suite 107
What: Provides Thanksgiving boxes for low-income residents of Kent School District.

Instructions: Walk in to register by Nov. 18. Registration hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday and from 5 to 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the food bank. Documents required include proof of address, photo identification for each adult, and identification for each child.

More information: 253-520-3550.

Simple Delights

This month: Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup

While a healthy diet is the cornerstone to good health, meeting that goal can be a challenge. The recipe below conforms to the recommendations contained in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. We hope you find it easy, tasty, and economical.

Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup
Serves 4.

Ingredients:
Low-fat cooking spray
3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
2 cups carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
2 (14.5 oz.) cans low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup 1-percent milk
Salt to taste (Nutritional facts below calculated without added salt)

Directions:
1. Spray a large saucepan with low-fat cooking spray and heat pan to medium-high heat. Add squash, carrots, and leeks, and cook, uncovered for seven or eight minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add broth, pepper, and cinnamon, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3. Place a third of the soup mixture in a food processor or blender, cover, and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup, and then return to saucepan. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, then stir in milk. Add salt to taste.

Nutritional facts per serving:
Calories: 96
Total fat: 0 grams
Saturated fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 1 milligram
Sodium: 41 milligrams

Think you can’t afford college? Think again!

If you have a child who is in seventh or eighth grade, he or she might be eligible for the Washington College Bound Scholarship. That’s a four-year scholarship that covers the cost of college tuition, fees, and books for low-income students who sign a pledge in the seventh or eighth grade promising to graduate from high school and to demonstrate good citizenship.

Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Washington families eligible for free or reduced-price lunches and foster youth may sign the pledge to participate. Their family income also must be at 65 percent or less of the state’s median income at the time of high school graduation to permit an award. The students must graduate from a Washington high school or home school and earn at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average through high school. Plus, students must stay crime free and apply for federal student aid.

To apply, parents/guardians and the middle school students must complete and sign a College Bound Scholarship application. A Web-based application can be found at www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound, and paper applications can be found at your child’s school.

The signature page of the Web-based application and paper applications should be mailed to HECB College Bound Scholarship, P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

The deadline to apply is June 30 of the student’s eighth-grade year.

For more information, please call 1-888-535-0747 or visit www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound or knowhow2go.org. The application forms and question and answer documents found online also are available in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

TRANSLATIONS

Translated Articles for Our Families

More ways to save money on food
Новые способы экономного питания
В это экономически трудное время все мы чувствуем ущерб для наших кошельков. Ниже приводятся советы как сэкономить деньги на существенной части вашего бюджета –еде.
Ешьте те овощи и фрукты, которые в сезоне. Когда каких-то продуктов много, их цены понижаются.
Планируйте использование овощей в зависимости от срока их хранения. Салат-латук портится гораздо быстрее, чем брокколи. Готовьте салаты в день покупки и в ближайшие дни, сберегайте стойкие к порче овощи на конец недели.
Разделяйте мясо на одноразовые семейные порции сразу после возвращения домой из магазина. Если ваша семья состоит из двух человек и вы купили упаковку из шести куриных грудинок, разделите их на три пакета по две грудинки и заморозьте. Когда вы будете готовить, то разморозите только нужную порцию.
Два раза в неделю обойдитесь без мяса. Фасоль, лапша и рис могут по калорийности заменить мясо и стоят дешевле.
Не увлекайтесь пищей, удобной в приготовлении. Например, пакет риса быстрого приготовления стоит 3 доллара за порцию, тогда как килограммовый пакет риса содержит 10 или больше порций и стоит столько же.
Перестаньте покупать печенья для тостера и готовые кондитерские изделия на завтрак. Вместо этого ешьте овсянку, оладьи, гранолу и фрукты.
Пейте воду с едой. Вы можете сэкономить более 500 долларов в год, если каждый член вашей семьи из четырёх человек будет пить ежедневно на один стакан сока меньше.
Запланируйте раз в неделю день досмотра. Посмотрите в кладовку и в холодильник и приготовьте обед из того, что найдёте из остатков или из запасов.
CÓ THÊM NHIỀU CÁCH ĐỂ TIẾT KIỆM TIỀN MUA THỰC PHẨM
Trong thời gian kinh tế khó khăn này, tất cả chúng ta cảm thấy túi tiền eo hẹp. Dưới đây là những chỉ dẩn nhỏ cho qúi vị cách để tiết kiệm tiền cho phần chi tiêu cần thiết trong tháng: thực phẩm.
Hãy mua ăn rau và trái cây có trong mùa. Lúc mà số rau quả có nhiều, thì giá rẻ hơn.
Tính tóan cho việc mua rau quả. Cải xà lách thì mau hư hơn bông cải xanh. Hãy dùng rau xà lách ngay vào các ngày sau khi mua về, để dành các rau cải lâu hư cho các ngày cuối tuần.
Chia thịt ra từng phần đủ dùng ngay sau khi từ chợ về. Nếu trong nhà có hai người, mà qúi vị mua gói ức gà có 6 miếng, thì hãy chia ra 3 gói mỗi gói 2 miếng rồi bỏ vào tủ đông đá. Qúi vị chỉ cần xả đá phần thịt nào qúi vị sắp đem nấu..
Mỗi tuần, hãy ăn 2 bữa ăn không có thịt thà. Đậu, cơm, các lọai bún cung ứng sự thay thế cho chất thịt.
Đừng mua thức ăn đã được nấu sẵn. Ví dụ như một gói cơm nấu sẵn một phần ăn có giá là $3 đô trong khi một túi gạo 1 kí lô có thể dành cho 10 phần ăn thì có giá tương đương như vậy.
Hãy ngưng mua những đồ nướng ăn sáng. Thay vào đó hãy ăn cháo lúa mạch, bánh bột nướng pancake, bánh cớm lúa mạch, và trái cây.
Hãy uống nước lạnh trong các bữa ăn. Qúi vị có thể tiết kiệm trên $500 đồng cho một năm khi cắt giảm 1 ly nước trái cây cho mỗi người trong 1 ngày và cho gia đình 4 người.
Mỗi tuần, dùng buổi tối sọan lại đồ ăn. Hãy tìm trong tủ đựng đồ ăn và tủ lạnh để đem ra nấu cho bữa ăn tối từ các thực phẩm còn dư lại, hay đã đuợc để dành trước đây.
Siyaabo badan oo loo dhaqaaleysto lacagta cuntada
Maadaama dhaqaala xumida darteed aan dhamaanteen dareemayno jeeb yari, waxaan halkaan hoose idinku soo gudbinaynaa siyaabo aad ku beekhaaminkartid qayb muhiim ah oo ka mid ah kharashka bile ah ee cuntada kaaga baxa.
Cun miraha iyo khudradda xiligooda la joogo. Marka mira xiligooda la joogo aadna u badan yihiin aad ayey raqiis u yihiin.
Qorshee qaabka cunitaanka saladka. Midda jilicsan ee la yiraahdo lettuceka wey ka lhalaabi og tahay midda broccoli-ga. Hor mari cunitaanka midda jilicsan gadaalna u dhig midda adag.
Markaad adeegga ka soo noqoto u goobo goobee hilibka in markiiba ku filan qoyska. Haddii matallan aad tihiin qoys ka kooban labo, aadna soo gaday lix baakad oo hilib digaag ah, diyaarso saddex ka mid ah, si aad talaagadda u geliso. La soo bax intaad u baahan tahay inaad karsataan markaad diyaar tahay.
Isku day inaad cunto labo dallac-bilaash todobaadkiiba sida digir, baasto, iyo bariis oo dhamaantood caloolbuuxis u geli kara booska hilibka.
Ka fogoow cuntada diyaarsan ee baakadaysan (instant meals) waayo bariiska hal mar la cuni karo ee baakadda ku jira waa $3.00. Isla lcagtaas wax-ay kuu goysaa 1kg oo bariiska caadiga ah oo toban jeer la karsan karo.
Iska daa soo gadashada waxyaabaha mac-macaanka iyo quraacda sida breakfast bars, balse isku day inaad cunto oatmeal, pancakes, granola iyo miro.
Biyo ku cab cuntada. Hadii aad qofkasta oo qoyska ka tirsan ka dhinto hal koob oo oranji ah, waxaad keydinkartaa illaa $500 sanadkii. Waa marka qoysku afar qof ka kooban yahay.
Qorshee habeen aad inta tallaagadda furtid raadiso waxyaabo har-haray oo aad iska kariso, cashana uga diyaariso qoyskaaga.

TRANSLATIONS

Translated Articles for Our Senior and Disabled Residents

Senior Information and Assistance program can link you with services
Программа информации и помощи пожилым может связать вас с сервисами
Когда вы связываетесь со службой информации и помощи для пожилых, вы на пути к получению доступа к тысячам ресурсов, услуг и программ, возможных для жителей округа Кинг 60-ти лет и старше. Считайте нас бесплатной, всевозможной распродажей. Наши профессиональные, хорошо обученные сотрудники легко находят небходимую помощь для пожилых, членов их семей и для ухаживающих за ними.
Один телефонный звонок отделяет вас от возможности воспользоваться широким спектром услуг, включая ведение персональных дел, бытовые услуги, юридические услуги, Медикейд, питание, транспорт, благосостояние и поддержка здоровья, консультации, трудоустройство и здравоохранение.
Наша информация и ресурсы доступны двумя путями:
На ваш звонок по телефону 1-888435-3377 ответит опытный сотрудник, который поможет вам найти нужные услуги и укажет какая информация и помощь самые важные. На звонки отвечают с 8 утра до 6 вечера с понедельника по пятницу.
Если вы свяжетесь по электронной почте info@seniorservices.org, вы получите немедленный ответ.
При небходимости мы можем от вашего имени связаться с другими организациями. Если вы особо нуждаетесь, мы можем даже посетить вас на дому. Несмотря на обстоятельства, мы проследим за тем, чтобы вы получили необходимую помощь.
Наши сотрудники также отвечают на вопросы о финансовых требованиях для некоторых программ Медикейда, включая Медикейд для домов по уходу и COPES.
Услуги службы информации и помощи для пожилых бесплатны. Некоторые общественные ресурсы, с которыми мы связываем людей, имеют требования легальности и могут стоить денег.
CHƯƠNG TRÌNH THÔNG TIN VÀ TRỢ GIÚP CHO NGƯỜI CAO NIÊN( SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE )
CÓ THỂ GIÚP NỐI KẾT QÚI VỊ VÀO NHỮNG PHỤC VỤ TRỢ GIÚP
Khi quí vị liên lạc với chương trình Thông Tin Dành Cho Người Cao Niên (Senior I &A) thì qúi vị đi đúng vào đường tiếp cận với hàng ngàn thông tin trợ giúp, dịch vụ có sẵn dành cho cư dân 60 tuổi trở lên ngụ trong quận King. Hãy nghỉ tới cơ quan chúng tôi là một chặng dừng vào cữa ngỏ miễn phí. Những nhân viên trợ giúp của chúng tôi được huấn luyện cao và rất lành nghề cho việc giúp qúi vị cao niên, người thân của họ, và người chăm sóc nhận được những sự trợ giúp cách dễ dàng.
Qúi vị chỉ cần gọi một cú điện thọai để được những giới thiệu đến nhiều nguồn trợ giúp, gồm có dịch vụ giúp đở trọn vẹn, giúp việc nhà, dịch vụ pháp lý, trợ cấp y tế Medicaid, dịch vụ dinh dưỡng, chuyên chở, tập thể dục, tư vấn, tìm việc làm và chăm sóc sức khỏe.
Các nguồn thông tin của chúng tôi có sẵn (dành) cho qúi vị trong 2 cách:
Qúi vị gọi cho số 1-888-435-3377 sẻ có nhân viên thực, được huấn luyện cao, trả lời và giúp qúi vị tiếp cận với điều qúi vị cần được trợ giúp và tìm ra thông tin trợ giúp nào thiết thực nhất. Các nhân viên trả lời điện thọai từ 8 giờ sáng đến 6 giờ chiều từ Thứ Hai đến Thứ Sáu.
Nếu qúi vị dùng điện thư e-mail vào info@seniorservices.org, qúi vị sẽ được trả lời ngay lập tức.
Khi cần thiết, chúng tôi sẻ liên lạc với cơ quan khác để giúp quí vị. Nếu qúi vị là người có cần nhiều giúp đở, thì chúng tôi có thể thu xếp đến thăm nhà quí vị. Dù hòan cảnh thế nào đi nữa, chúng tôi sẻ theo dỏi với qúi vị để biết chắc rằng qúi vị có nhận được sự giúp đở mà qúi vị đã cần đến.
Những nhân viên trợ giúp của chúng tôi cũng trả lời những câu hỏi về những điều kiện tài chánh đòi buộc để hợp lệ cho nhiều chương trình y tế Medicaid, gồm cả chương trình y tế cho người vào duỡng đường.
Các dịch vụ của chương trình Thông Tin Dành Cho Người Cao Niên (Senior I & A) đều miễn phí. Một vài cơ quan cung cấp thông tin trợ giúp trong cộng đồng mà chúng tôi giới thiệu đến có thể đòi buộc tiêu chuẩn và lệ phí.
Barnaamijka caawimaadda iyo macluumaadka duqaytidu wuxuu kugu xiri karaa adeegyo aad u baahan tahay.
Markaad la xiriirto xarunrta adeegga duqaytida waaxdeeda caawimaadda iyo macluumaadka, waxaad haysaa waddo toosan oo kugu xiraysaa kumanaan adeeg, barnaamij iyo illo u diyaar ah waayeelka degan king County ee lixdan ama ka wayn. Nooga fakar inaan nahay adeeg bilaash ah. Hal meel oo aad waxkasta ka helayso. Shaqaaleheena tababaran ayaa u sahla waayeelka, qoysaskoodaba iyo kalkaalisooyinkoodaba inay helaan adeegga ay u baahan yihiin.
Telefoon aad wacdo ayaa kaa xiga in lagugu xiro adeegyo badan oo ay ka mid yihiin maaraynta kayskaaga, gaadiidka sharciyada, caymiska caafimaadka dawladda, nafaqada, fayo-qabka, talo-siinta, shaqada iyo fayo-dhawridda.
Macluumaadkeenna iyo adeegyadeenu waxay u jiraan labo qaab:
Wicitaanka telefoonkaaga 1-888-4353377 waxaa ka jawaabidoona adhfokeydyo eegidoona baahidaada kuuna diro doona barnaamijka kuugu haboon ee aad u baaahan tahay. Adhfokaydyadu waxay telefoonka ka jawaabaan inta u dhaxaysa 8:00 a.m. iyo 6:00 p.m. Isniin illaa Jimcaha.
Haddii aad soo dirtid email info@seniorservices.org , waxaad helaysaa jawaab deg-deg ah.
Mararka qaar haddii aan laga maarmi Karin, waxaan kuula xiriiri karnaa hay’adaha kale, gurigana kugu soo booqan karnaa, duruuf kasta oo nahaysa, lana socon karnaa hadba meesha ay wax kuu marayaan iyo inaad heshay caawimaaddii aad u baahnayd.
Adhfokaydkeenu xataa waxay kaaga jawaabi karaan su’aalaha ku saabsan u xaq lahaanshaha sida qaar ka mid ah barnaamijyada medicaidka iyo COPES.
Adeegaan macluumaad siinta iyo waacinta waayeelku waa bilaash. Balse adeegyada aan dadka ku xirno waxay leeyihiin shuruudo iyo khidmad la bixiyo.

WHITE CENTER SCENE

News About the Greenbridge and Seola Gardens Communities

Park Lake Homes II to transform into Seola Gardens

By KCHA Staff

A major redevelopment project is set to begin soon at Park Lake Homes II.

The redevelopment will be so dramatic that we felt a name change was in order – something to reflect the new look and feel. We are excited to announce that Park Lake Homes II will be renamed Seola Gardens.

In Spanish, Seola means “to know the wave,” and the word is closely tied to the community’s history. Before White Center was named in 1918, it was called Seola. In 1877, a timber operation started at Seola Beach, providing the area’s first payroll.

“We liked the deep and genuine historical roots of the name Seola and wanted the new community’s name to honor that history” said Deborah Gooden, KCHA’s Development Director.

The Gardens part of the community’s new name represents the rain garden and pea patches that will be a part of the new development.

Project update

In fall 2008, KCHA received a $20 million HOPE VI grant that made the redevelopment project possible. The existing units are functionally obsolete and must be replaced.

At this point, all residents have moved off site so that demolition can begin before the end of this year. Construction is expected to start in early 2010.

The redevelopment will:
• Replace all 165 Public Housing units with a similar variety of bedroom sizes;

• Construct a three-story building with 65 units for elderly and disabled residents that will include ground-floor space for community service providers;

• Add 100 to 130 for-sale homes;

• Maintain the existing building that houses the Highline Head Start program;

• Create new pedestrian trails, parks, children’s play areas, and green gathering spaces.

Once the project is finished, those in good standing with KCHA will be the first to be invited to move into the redeveloped homes.

Club members chosen to interview the Black Eyed Peas

This year’s Bumbershoot was extra special for three members of the Southwest Boys & Girls Club because they were given the opportunity to meet headlining hip hop musical group the Black Eyed Peas. Dina Friah, 16, Peter Chan, 17, and Ngan Thai, 15, along with Executive Director Emily Slagle all traveled to Bumbershoot on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus – a mobile audio and video recording and production facility.

In addition to the meet-and-greet, the club members got to interview the Black Eyed Peas and record their own footage for a music video that will be edited by the Lennon Tour Bus professionals.

“I had so much fun,” Ngan said. “They liked me!”

Families with asthma in Highline schools may benefit from new grant

KCHA has received a federal grant to assist low-income families within the Highline School District with children between the ages of 3 and 17 who have been diagnosed with asthma. This new KCHA-led project will help families reduce the substances that trigger asthma, as well as other health hazards, in their homes.

Up to 75 households in the Highline School District can participate in the Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant, including those living in KCHA Public Housing. Those who do participate will learn ways that they can reduce the frequency and severity of asthma. Participants also will receive a variety of tools to help them including:

• Mattress and pillow coverings for the child’s bed that trap asthma trigger-causing substances;

• A low-emission vacuum with a power head and dirt finder.

In addition, KCHA will conduct an audit of the unit to identify ways to improve health and safety and energy efficiency. KCHA also will look for ways to prevent moisture from entering the home. Based on that audit, KCHA will complete the needed upgrades to each unit.

KCHA’s partners in this effort include Public Health – Seattle & King County, Highline Public Schools, the Puget Sound Educational Service District, Neighborhood House, the Education Childhood Assistance Program, and the National Center for Healthy Housing.

If you think you might qualify and are interested in participating, please contact: Public Health – Seattle & King County at 206-263-8182.

A generous Walsh donation

Walsh Construction Co. – the contractor working on the latest phase of the Greenbridge project – recently contributed 80 backpacks to children who live in the community. Thank you for your generosity!

News Notes

YWCA Career Development Center Honored

StartZone – a new Highline Community College program that helps entrepreneurs start or expand their small businesses in Southwest King County – recently recognized the YWCA Career Development Center at Greenbridge as one of its top referral partners in the past year.

Mina Amin, the center’s program manager, accepted the award on behalf of the YWCA.

Greenbridge Library

• Family Story Time: 2 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18. Join us in the meeting room for 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, and silliness.

The Greenbridge Library is at 9720 Eighth Ave. S.W., Seattle. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, please call 206-762-1682.

White Center Library

• Game On!: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Play your favorite multi-player video games on GameCube, Xbox 360, and the Wii.

• Study Zone: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, and 19. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from trained tutors.

• Computer Class-E-mail Level I: 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Adults can learn how to create and use their own personal e-mail accounts.

• Alphabet Soup Family Story Time: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, and fun as we read our way through the alphabet.

• Early Learning Fiestas: 6 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, and 19. This series of workshops is designed for Spanish-speaking families to prepare their children for kindergarten. Parents and caregivers can teach children the basic learning skills they will need before they can actually read and write.

• World Language Story Times: 6 p.m. Nov. 10 and 24. Join us for Vietnamese stories, songs, rhymes, dances, and more.

• “’Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving” Story Time: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25. Celebrate Thanksgiving with some stories, songs, and games. We will finish our celebration with a Thanksgiving craft.

The White Center Library is at 11220 16th S.W., Seattle. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 206-243-0233.

Highline Public Schools
• Nov. 6: End of first quarter
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day – No School
• Nov. 23-25: Elementary School Conferences – No Elementary School except for your scheduled conference
• Nov. 24: Secondary School Evening Conferences
• Nov. 25: Secondary School Conferences – No Secondary School except for your scheduled conference
• Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving Break – No School

To communicate well with your doctor, follow these tips:

Residents with disabilities can seek Reasonable Accommodations

Residents honor soldiers of past, present on Veterans Day

By Jim Green and Heather Miller
King County Housing Authority

KCHA wins $16 million in competitive stimulus grants to improve housing

By KCHA Staff

GENERATIONS

By Heather Miller
King County Housing Authority

Telemarketing scams often target older adults

Harrison House hosts birthday bash for its ‘most mature’ residents

Plan ahead to get the most out of doctor visits