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B Y R U S H O R D E R T E E S . C O M

Woodbridge Housing Authority

10 Bunns Lane

Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Phone: 732.634.2750

Fax: 732.634.8421

Email Us at:

[email protected]

The fact that March is National Irish American Heritage Month

probably comes as no surprise, given that St. Patrick’s Day falls on

the 17th. Declared by Congress in 1995, Irish American History

Month reminds us of all of the immigrants who sailed across the

Atlantic in search of a better life, along with the trials and adversity

they once faced on our shores. Perhaps one of the benefits of having

an entire month dedicated to this important part of our population is

that it gives everyone time to reflect on the history and achievements

of Irish-American citizens on every day of the month–before and

after the one where people are more concerned with downing green

beer. Luckily, thanks to St. Patrick’s day, there’s no shortage of

t-shirts out there to celebrate Irish Heritage!

Towers AND Gardens Housing Authority of the Township of Woodbridge

Oh, March! As the famous saying goes, you “come in like a lion and go

out like a lamb.” Spring hasn’t quite arrived, and you still gift us with the

occasional surprise snow shower (or storm) to remind everyone that winter

is still very much alive. However, you are also a month that has been

deemed a worthy time to celebrate many important (and some not-so-important) causes and

traditions that pay homage to not just for a day, but for an entire 31 days. That gives everyone

significant time to show respect, and in honor of the first day of the month, we’ve brought you

some of the most noteworthy, as well as most…interesting national March-long holidays. We

wouldn’t hesitate to make a t-shirt commemorating any of these!

Editor Pick March 1 Rent From the Editor 2

Tower News 3-5

Events Around Town 6

Pet Page 7

Puzzle Zone 8

Recipes 9

Pest Inspections Horoscopes 10

Ukrainian Eggs Spring Cleaning 11

Executive Director 12 Resident Success

Holidays & Observances

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 20

1st Day of Spring

March 25 Palm Sunday

March 30

Good Friday

MARCH 2018

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RENT

Rent is due on the 1st.

If you are using any of the rent boxes, your check must be in the

box—before 4 PM on March 5, 2018

After 4 PM it is late—No exceptions!

Do not post-date your checks. When a check is received by the Housing

Authority, it must be deposited within 48 hours. We cannot deposit

checks that are post-dated and cannot hold them until the following

month.

If you have a third party paying your rent (e.g. family member), they

must put your name, building and apartment number on the check so it

can be identified and deposited correctly.

March 2018

From the Editor

Hi Everyone,

With Winter winding down, and Spring approaching, it’s time to do a little “Spring Cleaning”! It’s always good to go through the things you no long need or use and donate it to a local charity for those in need who are less fortunate than us! A little to us, could mean a pot of gold to someone else.

We are in need of reporters for : Stern, Cooper and Olsen Towers

Please see Melanie for Stern and Olsen, and Diane for Cooper Towers.

Stay warm!

Christina Olexa ( Editor & Finance Asst. ) Email: [email protected]

TOWERS & GARDENS

WHA Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the

Housing Authority of the Township of

NEXT SCHEDULED

MEETING:

March 5, 2018

Adams Towers, 555 Rahway Ave. Woodbridge

Community Room AT 7PM

ATTENTION:

Woodbridge

Garden Apartment Residents The rent drop off box has been moved to

the Garage office behind Bldg. #10. Please

place your rent in the rent box as opposed

to dropping it off at the office. Thank you!

Greiner Towers

Vice President Mary Ann Robson conducted our Resident Council meeting in the absence of our

President. The Council appreciated the services of Pat

Settles and Hansa for all the Valentine’s Day decorations in our lobby and our community

room.

Treasurer Dave stated that money for the use of the Council from HUD will be credited after the

audit. Once again, the post of President is currently vacant. We hope to find someone who

is well organized and capable to conduct our meetings effectively, and will come forward to

serve as President. All apartments will have new door locks and

handles as of February 2018.

Happy Birthday to:

Anthony, Betty, Willy, Dave, Jashubhai, Steve N. and other residents born in March.

Happy Holi an Indian festival of colors. Happy

Good Friday to all.

Madhu Butala, Reporter Resident Council, Greiner Towers

EVENTS

BINGO Mondays and Fridays at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Comm.Room

SENIOR CENTERS / WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER Monday - Friday

Free Transportation Call Diane 732 726-2394

WOODBRIDGE MALL 2nd Friday of each Month


WAL-MART 4th Friday of each Month - Free Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W. at 732-726-2394

SHOPRITE FOOD SHOPPING Tuesdays, 11:00AM - Free Transportation

Call Diane from S.T.O.W. at 732-726-2394

LOCAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm - Free Transportation


MULTI SERVICE PROGRAM Tuesday March 20, 2018 in Comm. Room

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER Look for posting if determined

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING Look for posting

Questions or Concerns call: Diane Boyle at (732) 388-4103

NEWS

Any Cooper Resident interested in reporting for the newsletter

is encouraged to contact Diane Boyle at (732) 943-9102. Access to email would be ideal

but not necessary.

EVENTS BINGO

Every 3rd Wednesday @ 5:30pm in Comm. Room SENIOR CENTERS / WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER

Monday - Friday Free Transportation Call Diane 732 726-2394






LOCAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm - Free Transportation

Call Diane from S.T.O.W. at 732-726-2394 MULTI SERVICE PROGRAM

Wed., March 14, 2018 2:30-3:30 in Comm.Room


RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING

To be determined

Questions or Concerns call: Diane Boyle at (732) 388-4103

Cooper Towers

March 2018 TOWERS & GARDENS

NEWS

Well now that the ground hog saw his shadow, we will have 6 more weeks of winter. We are having cold weather, rain and another snow storm. The weather can’t make up it’s mind. We are looking forward to St. Patty’s Day! Stay sober and enjoy!

See you next month,

God willing,

Cathy Ellison

EVENTS

BINGO Saturdays at 6:00PM

at FINN TOWERS!

MULTI SERVICE PROGRAM Look for posting on board



To be announced

SENIOR CENTERS / WOODBRIDGE COM-MUNITY CENTER Monday - Friday


WOODBRIDGE MALL 2nd Friday of each Month Free Transportation

Call Diane 732 726-2394

WAL-MART 4th Friday of each Month -

Free Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W.

at 732-726-2394



LOCAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm - Free

Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W.

at 732-726-2394

Question or Concerns call: Danielle 732 634-6629

Adams Towers

NEWS

Hopefully this on and off warm weather will either stay at one

temperature.

We would love to see more residents come to our council

meetings. We all have concerns and even complaints about things

that go on in the building. We can just talk about whatever

needs anyone has on March 20, 2018 at our next meeting.

Your Finn Reporter,

Deborah Ellison

EVENTS

BINGO

Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Community Room

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER Look for posting on board


March 20, 2018

SENIOR CENTERS / WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER

Monday - Friday Free Transportation

Call Diane 732 726-2394

WOODBRIDGE MALL 2nd Friday of each Month Free Transportation

Call Diane 732 726-2394

WAL-MART 4th Friday of each Month

Free Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W.

at 732-726-2394



LOCAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm - Free

Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W.

at 732-726-2394

Question or Concerns call:

Danielle 732 634-6629

Finn Towers


Olsen Towers

EVENTS

BINGO

in the Community Room - see schedule posted

COFFEE TIME Tuesdays - 9:00AM to 10:00AM

MULTI SERVICE PROGRAM See Bulletin Board if scheduled

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER See Bulletin Board if scheduled

SENIOR CENTERS / WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER

Monday - Friday Free Transportation Call Diane 732 726-2394






LOCAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm -

Free Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W. at 732-726-2394

Questions or Concerns call: Melanie at (732) 362-5400

EVENTS

MULTI SERVICE PROGRAM See Bulletin if scheduled

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

See Bulletin if scheduled

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, March 21, 2018

at 3:00pm 3rd Wednesday of each month

SENIOR CENTERS /

WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER Monday - Friday







LOCAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm -

Free Transportation Call Diane from S.T.O.W. at 732-726-2394

Questions or Concerns call: Melanie at (732) 362-5400

Stern Towers


Out on the Town


Sunday, March 11, 2018 Starts at

Woodbridge High School Ends at

Woodbridge Town Hall

Time: 1:30pm

Main Street, Woodbridge

BARRONS ARTS CENTER

CONCERT: Stephane Wrembel Trio March 16, 2018 ~ 7:30pm Location: Barron Arts Center

A French born jazz guitarist who has settled in New Jersey, Wrembel is best known as a composer & performer of “Gypsy Jazz.” His unique 21st cen-tury homage to Django Reinhardt’s Romani French Jazz has earned him a place of honor in New Jersey’s new global sound. Reservation Required. Call (732)634-0413

582 Rahway Avenue , Woodbridge , NJ 07095

Woodbridge Township Recreation Department

Pictures with the Bunny!

Saturday March 24th Parker Press Park

400 Rahway Ave. Woodbridge, NJ

Egg painting 9:00 am—10:30 am Then pictures with the Bunny!

Annual Easter Parade—10:30am-12:00pm

You Must register for Egg Painting ONLY By March 20, 2018—no walk-ups accepted

Free Admission with a donation of Non-Perishable food items for “We Feed”

Woodbridge Food Bank


The Pet Page Meet the Dog Breeds

AMERICAN PITBALL TERRIER Dog Breed Group : Terrier Dogs Weight—30-85 pounds Life Span—12-16 years The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the so-called bully breeds often labeled a pit bull. In fact, “pit bull” isn’t a breed, but a term used to describe the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Some people say the American Pit Bull Terrier is the same as the American Staffordshire Terrier. Others, just as forcefully, say they’re entirely different breeds. But all experts can agree that the confusion started with a decision by the AKC in the early 1930’s to give it a new name, American Staffordshire Terrier, to separate it

from its pit-fighting past. The American Pit Bull Terrier has not been recognized by the AKC, while the American Staffordshire Terrier, which is slightly smaller, has been. The bull breeds are often grossly misunderstood. The qualities that make these dogs tenacious players in obedience and agility games also attract highly unscrupulous people looking for strong competitors for their dog fighting rings. The sorry result is that bull breeds, in particular the APBT, have gained a reputation over recent years for being dangerous. Nothing could be further from the truth. But rampant misinformation and fear caused by the actions of a minority of dogs kept by criminally negligent people have provoked legislation against the breed in a number of cities and countries around the world. As the owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier you must be aware that you may be met with anger and hostility by people who are misinformed about your wonderful dog. This is not a breed for everyone, especially those who aren’t willing to invest time in training and socialization and can’t or won’t provide consistent firm guidance. When raised with the proper training and socialization, the American Pit Bull Terrier makes an excellent companion for children. He is loving and gentle with people and often makes a lousy guard dog because of his tail-wagging eagerness to greet the person at the door. American Pit Bull Terriers are devoted and loyal to their family and will, if necessary, defend them to the death. These dogs are extremely intelligent and learn commands and tricks with ease. They have a zest for life and love to be involved in everything going on around them. They maintain a puppyish demeanor will into adulthood, and that vitality makes them a joy to live with. Once you have met and gotten to know this breed you will wonder how you ever lived without one.

ADOPT ME My name is Malti Adult Male Maltese / Poodle Mix House Trained Spayed/Neutered Vaccinations up to date Special Needs Malti came in to the shelter extremely matted and after his initial grooming must be feeling like a brand new pup! He does have some residual medical issues as a result of the years of neglect he experienced, but has been as sweet as can be since day 1 and deserves a taste of the good life!

ADOPTION INFORMATION If you would like to adopt this adorable little

guy please contact:

PERTH AMBOY ANIMAL SHELTER

597 Fayette St.

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

732 324-3877

Email: [email protected]

Please don’t shy away because of his medical issues until you find out what

they are. He really wants to love someone and be loved and deserves a wonderful home that you can provide

for him!


THE PUZZLE ZONE


Recipe Corner

ZUCCHINI PATTI

2 cups grated zucchini

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

These cheesy zucchini patties are an excellent way to use up that abundance of zucchini from the garden. Serve with a bit of tomato or sour cream dabbed on top.

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, parmesan cheese,

mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.

2. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini

mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until

golden.

JERK CHICKEN WINGS

1/2 yellow onion

1/2 C. green onion

6 cloves garlic

3 habanero peppers, seeded

and chopped

2 T. fresh thyme leaves

1 T. kosher salt

2 t. ground black pepper

2 t. ground allspice

1 t. dried thyme

1/2 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. ground cumin

1/2 t. freshly grated nutmeg

2 T. vegetable oil

3 T. soy sauce

2 T. brown sugar

1/3 C. lime juice

3 lbs. chicken wing drumettes

Cooking spray

Directions

1. Put yellow onion, green

onion, garlic, habanero

peppers, fresh thyme, kosher

salt, black pepper, allspice,

dried thyme, cinnamon,

cumin, nutmeg, vegetable

oil, soy sauce, brown sugar,

and lime juice, respectively,

in a blender and blend until

marinade is completely

smooth.

2. Place chicken in a large

bowl. Pour marinade over it

and toss to coat completely.

Cover with plastic wrap and

refrigerate for at least 8

hours or overnight.

3. Preheat over to 450. Line a

baking sheet with aluminum

foil and spray with cooking

spray.

4. Place chicken drumettes on

prepared baking sheet and

reserve marinade left in

bowl.

5. Bake 25 min. in preheated

oven.

6. Brush 1/2 reserved marinade

onto chicken and turn wings

over. Bake 15 min.

7. Turn chicken and brush on

remaining 1/2 the reserved

marinade. Bake until tender

and caramelized, 10-15 min.

more. An instant read

thermometer inserted near

the bone should read 165

degrees F. Rest wings on

baking sheet for 5 min.

before removing to a serving

platter.


This is a list of pest inspection dates for all of the WHA Senior Bldgs.

Two buildings will be inspected each week of each month. Highland Park Bldgs will be

inspected on the open weeks. Re-inspections and unit

treatments along with assisting maintenance staff will also be

done on the open weeks. I will be away on the

following dates for vacation: March 12th-16th April 26th—30th June 6th—11th

OLSEN & STERN TOWERS

Feb. 12th.—16th.

March 19th.—23rd. April 9th.—13th. May 7th.—11th. June 11th.—15th.

FINN & ADAMS TOWERS

Feb. 5th—9th. March 5th.—9th. April 2nd.—6th. May 1st.– 4th. June 4th.– 6th.

COOPER & GREINER TOWERS

Feb. 20th.-23rd.

March 26th.-29th. April 16th.-20th. May 14th.-18th. June 18th.-22nd.

PEST

INSPECTIONS

Mar 2018 - Horoscope: Aries March 21—April 19

The March 1st full moon says to tweak your happy place, be more comfortable, and have better health. Shine from within and be happier than ever. The new moon on the seventeenth could let you begin to fulfill a dream. Dream big. On March 20th, the sun enters Aries. This is your time of the year to tackle the biggest challenge. You aren’t easily discouraged. Love shines bright with the full moon, a blue moon, on the month’s last day. Don’t worry about coming on too strong or scaring away someone promising. The right person will be drawn to your flame. Be sincere and sensational.

Happy Birthday Monthly Horoscopes

Mar 2018 - Horoscope: Pisces February 19—March 20

Love and romance come naturally with the March 1st full moon. You are not the lackluster partner. You are the axle on which the wheel of love turns and depends. On the fourth, the sun conjoins Neptune in Pisces. This could make a romantic fantasy irresistible. Celebrate a bright, bold new you on the March 17th new moon. You may think you’re in the same, but people will know better and value you more. Appreciate this and live up to it. On the full moon, and blue moon, on the month’s last day, be the arbiter or peacemaker for some argumentative people. It will be easy.

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1 March 2018 TOWERS & GARDENS Page 1 1

Senior Transportation of Woodbridge is Excited

to Announce

We are Expanding our Services!!

GET UP AND GO WITH S.T.O.W. Transportation to:

Senior Centers/ WCC

Monday - Friday

Shoprite

Tuesdays

9am Pick Up (Sterns, Adams, Finn, Maple Tree)

11am Pick Up (Olsen, Cooper, Greiner)

(Private Residents - Thursdays)

Local Doctor Appointments

Monday - Friday

10am - 2pm

Woodbridge Mall

2nd Friday of the Month

Wal-Mart

4th Friday of the Month

Call Diane at 732-726-2394

Email: [email protected]

UKRAINIAN

EASTER

EGGS

Of all

the Easter eggs

from Eastern

Europe,

Ukrainian eggs

are perhaps the best known. They are so well-known that

many people don’t realize that the type of eggs made famous

by Ukraine are actually made in most parts of Eastern and

East Central Europe, calling Czech eggs, Polish eggs, or

Romanian eggs “Ukrainian eggs.” The Ukrainians do not

have a monopoly on egg decorating, though the popularity of

eggs from this region means that they are highly collectible

and this art continues to be practiced with both modern and

traditional methods.

Ukrainian Easter eggs are called pysanky, which

derives from the verb for “to write.” The practice of

decorating eggs dates back to pagan times. Though ancient

examples of pysanky have not survived due to the delicate

nature of the eggshells, ceramic “eggs” decorated with

patterns and images have been found in burial sites and during

archeological digs. Pagan symbolism, such as the “tree of

life” or goddess symbolism, adorns eggs even today,

hearkening back to the Pre-Christian era and providing

information about pagan religious worship and the priorities

1. The best refrigerator cleaner is a combination of salt and soda water. The bubbling action of

the soda water combines with the abrasive texture of the salt to make a great cleaner.

2. The best way to get rid of lime buildup around the faucet is to lay paper towels over the fixture,

soak it with vinegar and let it set for an hour. The deposits will soften and become easier to

remove.

3. Clean screens with a scrap of carpeting. It makes a powerful brush that removes all the dirt.

4. Clean windows with a rag and soapy water, and then dry them with another rag. You can also

go to an auto-parts store and buy a windshield squeegee, which cleans very well.

5. If drapes are looking drab, take them out of the window, remove the hooks and run them

through the air-fluff cycle in the dryer along with a wet towel (to draw off the dust) for 15

minutes. Hang them back in the windows immediately.

6. Clean the blades of a ceiling fan by covering them with a coat of furniture polish. Wipe off the

excess and lightly buff.

7. Sometimes comforters, blankets and pillows don’t need to be cleaned, but they do need to be

aired out after a long winter in your closed-up home. Take them outside and hang them on a

clothesline for a day.

7 SPRING CLEANING TIPS

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From the Executive Director - Donna Brightman

A number of years ago, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiated the Earned Income Disregard policy (EID). The EID was incorporated into the public housing requirements as a mechanism to assist low-income families to attain self-sufficiency by allowing for 100% and 50% of an increase in their earnings to be disregarded when determining the family’s income-based rent. A family member qualifies for the EID once in their lifetime as they experienced a change in their earning capacity due to certain mitigating factors. The factors that will qualify an individual for the EID are as follows: 1. Annual income increases as a result of employment after being unemployed for one or more years. 2. Annual income increases as a result of participation in an economic self-sufficiency or other job training

program. 3. Annual income increases as a result of new employment or increased earnings during or within six months

after receiving assistance, benefits or services under any state program or temporary assistance for needy families funded under Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act.

During the initial twelve months of the qualifying event, 100% of the increase in income is disregarded. Therefore, the family’s rent, which was based on their income, remains the same as it was prior to the increased earnings for an entire year. During the second twelve months, 50% of the increase over the original, base income is disregarded, still allowing the family to maintain a significant portion of their new earnings. I would like to share the success story of one of our families who took maximum advantage of this EID policy in conjunction with the public housing program which allowed for the family’s rent to be adjusted commensurate with the family income. Jennifer Ratiner moved into our public housing complex known as Woodbridge Garden Apartments in March 2008 along with her young son. When she moved in, Jennifer was working for Kensington Bus Company and she was attending Middlesex County College. Her rent at that time was based on her wages plus the small amount of child support she received. In September 2009 Jennifer stopped working so that she could really concentrate on completing school. She was able to survive on the child support she received since the housing authority reduced her rent to coincide with the reduced amount of income. After finishing school, Jennifer was able to secure a good job in the medical profession in August 2011. Upon securing this new job, Jennifer qualified for the EID and the housing authority disregarded 100% of her earnings and continued to charge rent as if Jennifer was still only collecting child support for twelve months. During the following twelve months, Jennifer’s rent was calculated after disregarding 50% of her increased earnings. Jennifer used this program to her utmost advantage by saving the money she would have paid out in rent, and continuing her education by attending seminars and classes to receive additional certifications thereby, increasing her earning power. The Woodbridge Housing Authority is very happy to announce that Jennifer has moved out of public housing and has purchased a town home for her and her son. We Congratulate her and wish her continued success!

A residents Story of Success!

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