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Social Security Corner
How Do I Do This Now?
Elizabeth Pivonka Social Security Services Can Help You Online W e recognize that you may have questions about how the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) will affect Social Security services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay Social Security and SSI benefits. Also, beware of scammers who may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments. This threat is not true. Don’t let the scammers fool you.
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We want to share other important information about our services during this pandemic.
To protect you and our employees, and help stop the spread of COVID-19, we cannot accept visitors in our offices at this time. We provide many services online and limited, critical services via phone and email. During the pandemic, we are dedicating available staff to serve people in most critical need of our services.
We strongly encourage you to try our convenient and secure online services before calling us. Please be aware that our call wait times are much longer than normal. Save time and go online.
For more information, please visit our COVID-19 page at www.ssa.gov/coronavirus. There you can find out what limited services we can provide by phone, and important information about deadlines we are extending to ease the burden on you and medical providers during this pandemic. You can also subscribe to get an email or text message notification when we update the page so you stay informed. Elizabeth Pivonka, Social Security Administration
Need help from Social Security? Go online at www. ssa.gov/onlineservices to find help with, · Applying for benefits. · Setting up or changing your direct deposit. · Changing your address, if you get benefits. · Getting proof of your benefits.
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A Cinco de Mayo party-starter
Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican army’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. While that victory was a relatively minor one, modern celebrations of Cinco de Mayo have become incredibly popular across North America.
Cinco de Mayo provides an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and enjoy some tasty food along the way.
No Cinco de Mayo celebration would be complete without a spicy, tangy salsa dip. In fact, May is also National Salsa Month, making it an ideal time to whip up some homemade salsa. When planning Cinco de Mayo parties, consider this recipe for “Salsa” from “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International) from the PI Kitchens. Why not pair it with the equally delicious “Guacamole” for plenty of menu options? Salsa
Ingredients: Makes 41⁄2 cups
1 can (28 ounces) whole Italian plum tomatoes, undrained 2 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles 1 tablespoon canned diced jalapeño peppers (optional) 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Instructions
Combine tomatoes with juice, fresh tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños, if desired, vinegar, garlic, onion powder, sugar, cumin, garlic powder and salt in food processor; process until finely chopped.
Guacamole
Ingredients: Makes 2 cups
2 large ripe avocados 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1⁄2 jalapeño, finely chopped 1⁄2 teaspoon salt Instructions
Cut avocados in half lengthwise around pits. Remove pits. Scoop avocados into large bowl; sprinkle with lime juice and toss to coat. Mash to desired consistency with fork or potato masher.
Add onion, cilantro, jalapeño and salt; stir gently until well blended. Taste and add additional salt, if desired.
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