May 2016

Fund Raiser for

Kingsboro Towers Tenants Association

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May 7th at 5pm 5 Dollars per Person

Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes

Gravy Vegetables

Dessert See Joe or Maggie for any questions **************************************************

Summer Picnic............................................................

Our summer picnic has tentatively been scheduled for the second week in July, specifically July 16th. Check the bulletin boards in the community room and next to the laundry room for sign up sheets and further details when they become available. Also of note regarding the summer picnic: It will be open to guests.

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...........................................It is a good idea to periodically check the bulletin boards during the summer months while Tower Talk is on hiatus for the months of July and August.

A Mother's Day Prayer

Our Father in heavenWhose love is divine,Thanks for the loveOf a mother like mine.And in Thy great mercy,Look down from above,And grant this dear mother,The gift of Your love.And all through the year,What ever betide her,Assure her each day,That You are beside herAnd, Father in heaven,Show me the way,To lighten her tasks,And brighten her day.And bless her dear heart,With the insight to see,That her love means more,Than the world to me.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.Proverbs 31:28

Tenants Association Meeting Monday , May 2nd

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Our next Tenants Association meeting will be on May 2 at 6 PM In the Community Room. This will be our last meeting before the summer hiatus. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be in September. If it becomes necessary, our president, Fred Haviland, will call for a special meeting at anytime.

At the May meeting there will be a lot to discuss, especially regarding specifics about our summer picnic, as well as old and new business. Even though there will be no meetings this summer, your Tenant's Association officers will still be working hard for you.

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A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped make our Rummage Sale a big success. We had a net profit of $815.76 after expenses.

Also, a big thank you goes out to our maintenance staff, who take care of the building and made sure that the sidewalks and parking lot were clear and safe during the past winter (hopefully we have seen the last of the "white stuff").

A special thank you goes out to Margaret Anderson, who does such a great job decorating the Community Room and the Lobby.

Thank you to Maggie and Joe Sierra for putting on the breakfast and dinners for a special price (Please check the bulletin boards for dates, time and menus).

Tenant's Association April Meeting Notes

Discussed at our April Tenant's Association meeting: The front office closed on April 8th. The front doors will remain locked. Do not let anyone into the building that is not a resident. Guests must use the intercom to contact the resident they wish to visit to be admitted into the building. Don't forget - to schedule maintenance assistance you need to call the emergency number listed in the brochure we were sent recently. Also, you must attend 4 Tenants Association meetings per year in order to qualify for special prices on dinners and events. You are responsible for signing in at the door for every meeting, so that your attendance can be recorded.

There will be a Mother's Day dinner on Saturday, May 7th, in the Community Room. There will be sign up sheets posted on the bulletin boards.

As a short reminder, it is a good idea to periodically check the bulletin boards during the summer months while Tower Talk is on hiatus for the months of July and August.

Our summer picnic has tentatively been scheduled for the second week in July, specifically July 16th. Check the bulletin boards in the community room and next to the laundry room for sign up sheets and further details when they become available. Also of note regarding the summer picnic: it will be open to guests.

The 50-50 winners for April were: Margaret Manikewitz, Lillian Ladeau, Joe Sierra, and June Hagadone.

Tenant's Association News

There is a clerk at the butcher shop, he is five feet ten inches tall, and he wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh?

April 2016 Rummage Sale Results

Food $311.80Rummage $413.82Donations $147.00Jewelry $45.55Raffle $60.00Subtotal $978.17

Expenses (Hot Dogs, Chile , Hot Dog Sauce, Newspaper Advertising)

-$162.41

Profit $815.76

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March 2016

Get Well Cards to: Donna Filkins, Esther Foston, William Zajicek, and Alma Frederick.

Thinking of You card to: Sharon Paul and Arthur Byrne.

Sympathy cards to: The family of Nellie Ross on the passing of Nellie Ross, a long time tenant, and also to the family of William Briggs on the passing of his son.

Tenant's Birthday cards to: Herbert Buyce, Rosemarie Loucks, Bernard Manzer, Fred Haviland, and Robert VanDyke.

A very special thank you goes out to Pat Lee in the office, who through the years has helped the residents and visitors of Kingsboro Towers, for her efforts and help with the printing of all of the editions of Tower Talk, including the special editions. Pat's presence in the front office will be truly missed by everyone here at Kingsboro Towers. Thank you for everything you have done and God bless you, from all of the members of the Tenant's Association and the production staff of Tower Talk.

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7th Sharon Paul #910 15th Laura Wooster #909 16th Marvin Frasier #503 18th Margaret Manikewitz #1003 19th Barbara Toussaint #309 22nd Stephen Gaydusek #1102 27th Clyde Stuart #205 31st Mary Eschler #1106

In Remembrance

It is heavy heart the our sympathy goes out to the family of Nellie Rossi a long time resident of the building. She will be missed by those who knew her. We thank her family for sharing her with us for a while. God bless you.

John's Sunshine Report

An Important Note

There is an election for a representative on the Board of Commissioners in June. As a reminder, there is only one commissioner for both Kingsboro Towers and Forest Hills Towers. It is important for everybody to vote.

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The Gloversville Housing Authority has a new website on the internet. If you have a computer with Internet access, take a few minutes to check it out. Also, in the near future, Kingsboro Tower Talk will also be available on the Internet (more details in the June issue of Tower Talk).

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Helpful Hints for Food Storage

•Uncooked potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for three or four days if they are kept in water that has a few drops of vinegar added to the water.

•Store leftovers in the refrigerator in clear containers that allow you to see what is inside so that you don't have to take everything out. Square or rectangular containers take up less space and stackable containers take up even less space.

•Popcorn that's been kept in the freezer not only will stay fresh longer, but there will also be fewer un-popped kernels.

•To keep ice cream fresh, top with a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper before closing the lid. Press it down over the un-used portion in the container.

•Toss out moldy bread without opening the package. Mold spores can live a long time in the air: An opened package may contaminate the kitchen and hasten spoilage of the the next loaf.

•Surfaces that have been in contact with mold should be wiped down thoroughly with a solution of vinegar and water.

Website News

Joke of the Month

“Sugar why don’t you sit down by the table and we’ll start supper.” Said Dorothy to her Husband of 50 years. “Sure thing,” said her husband settling h imse l f down. “Now darling, would you like

the soup first or the salad?” Questioned Dorothy. “Umm I guess I’ll take the soup.” He responded. After a whole meal of one endearing term after another, their guest Bob couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer. Bob snuck into the kitchen and asked, “Dorothy do you always talk to your husband like that?” “Bob, I’ll be honest with you,” Dorothy replied. “It’s been five years now, I just can’t remember his name, and I am just too embarrassed to ask him!”

MAY 2016:

Temp. 56° (1° above avg.)Precipitation 2.5” (1” below avg.). 1–5 Sunny, warm. 6–10 Showers, then sunny, cool. 11–14 Sunny, warm. 15–20 Showers, cool. 21–31 Sunny, then a few showers, cool.

Excerpt From: Old Farmer's Almanac. “The Old Farmer's Almanac 2016.” Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (www.hmhco.com).

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Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

"The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braising."

Ingredients

1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roastsalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 ounces sliced mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon tomato paste2 1/2 cups chicken broth3 medium carrots, cut into chunks2 stalks celery, cut into chunks1 sprig fresh rosemary2 sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

• Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

• Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.

• Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.

• Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.

• Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the heat.

• Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.

• Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.

• Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)

"This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter."

Ingredients

Pie Filling:12 eggs2 cups white sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 pounds ricotta cheese1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste (optional)

Sweet Crust:4 cups all-purpose flour5 teaspoons baking powder1 cup white sugar1/2 cup shortening, chilled1 tablespoon shortening, chilled4 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon milk (optional)

Directions:

Beat the 12 eggs, 2 cups sugar and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Stir in the ricotta cheese and the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 cup sugar together. Cut in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in 4 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Divide dough into 4 balls, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C). Grease two deep-dish pie plates.

Roll out 2 of the balls to fit into the pie pans. Do not make the crust too thick, as it will expand during cooking. Do not flute the edges of the dough. Roll out the other 2 balls of dough and cut each into 8 narrow strips for the top of the crust. (Alternately, you can use cookie cutters and place the cutouts on the top of the pies.)

Pour the ricotta filling evenly into the pie crusts. Top each pie with 8 narrow strips of dough or cookie cut-outs. Brush top of pie with milk for shine, if desired. Place foil on the edge of crust.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes; remove foil. Rotate pies on the rack so they will bake evenly. Continue to bake until a knife inserted in the center of each pie comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes more.

Cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate until serving.

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Prayer Of An Unknown Soldier

I asked God for strength that I might achieveI was made weak, that I might learn humility to obey

I asked for health, that I might do great thingsI was given infirmity, that I might do better things

I asked for riches, that I might be happyI was given poverty, that I might be wise

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of menI was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God

I asked for all things that I might enjoy lifeI was given life, that I might enjoy all things

I got nothing I asked for - but everything I hoped forAlmost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered

I am among all men, most richly blessed!

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Tenant's Association Meeting 6:00pm

Price Chopper Bus 8:15am.

(Gloversville) Music Jam. 6:00pm

Bingo 6:00pm Sharp

Food Distribution 11:00am to 1:00pm

Po-Ke-No 5:00pm

Mother's Day Dinner $5.00

by Joe & Maggie

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Mother's Day Po-Ke-No 5:00pm

Bingo 6:00pm Sharp

Mass Distribution 1:00 to 3:00pm

Po-Ke-No 5:00pm

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Supper Time Buddies 5:00pm

Price Chopper Bus 8:15am

(Johnstown) Music Jam. 6:00pm

Bingo 6:00pm Sharp

Food Distribution 11:00am to 1:00pm

First Baptist Church Singing &

Refreshments 6:00pm

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Po-Ke-No 5:00pm

Bingo 6:00pm Sharp

Food Distribution 11:00am to 1:00pm

Po-Ke-No 5:00pm

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Memorial Day

Price Chopper Bus 8:15am.

(Gloversville) Po-Ke-No 5:00pm

NOTE: GHA Offices Closed for Memorial Day (May 30th)

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