Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, May 3, 2019 BEACON | from page 17 funding for some key items including $100,000 to help the Vietnam Veterans of America in Massachusetts with the processing of VA claims; $85,000 to the NEADS program that trains service dogs to assist veterans; $124,000 for funding for additional housing for women veterans; and $550,000 to the Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base program to provide clinical care, education and training to address veterans’ physical and behavioral health issues to include PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder and suicide prevention. Sherlock Holmes play? 1. On May 4, 1791, what U.S. state became the 14th? (Hint: most covered bridges per square mile.) 2. Who was the star of “Dr. Kildare”? 3. When was the first Kentucky Derby: 1855, 1875 or 1920? 4. What is missing from a fillet? 5. Whose first novel was “The Time Machine”? 6. On May 6, 1992, what star of “The Blue Angel” died? 7. What U.S. city is thought to have the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration? 8. What game’s name involves water fowl? 9. In 1926 American Gertrude Ederle became the first female swimmer of what feat? 10. What instrument did 11. On May 7, 1833, what composer was born? (Hint: lullaby.) 12. In what game would you find a shuttlecock? 13. In what New York State resort was the potato chip invented? 14. In what city is Churchill Downs? 15. How are the words chizu, fromage and ost similar? 16. Frederic Remington specialized in portrayin g what American subject? 17. What has the nickname “The Run for the Roses”? 18. What painter of 19thcentury Paris was a chef and gourmand? 19. Who wrote Sonnet 18, which includes the phrase “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May”? 20. On May 9, 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the colonies’ first political cartoon, which urged them to unite during what war? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 18 “In the consolidated amendment, the House provides additional funding for veterans programs in the commonwealth over and above last year’s budget and the governor’s budget,” said Campbell. “I am proud that my colleagues in the House have once again demonstrated their support for critical programs and organizations that are providing the care that our veterans and their families deserve. Veterans can face a number of hardships as a result of their service, from PTSD to homelessness to substance abuse, and this increased investment will ensure our veterans can receive needed services within their own communities.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH (H 3800) House 160-0, approved a Follow us on Twitter advocatenewspaperma consolidated amendment on housing and mental health. Rep. Kevin Honan (D-Boston) the chair of the Committee on Housing said the consolidated amendment includes a $400,000 increase in funding for the Alternative Housing Voucher Program; a $250,000 increase in funding for Housing Consumer Education Centers; $300,000 for the Home Works Program; $50,000 for a computer technology center for Commonwealth Housing; funding for individual communities across the state including $65,000 for a shelter in Haverhill and $50,000 for mobility access enhancements and renovations in Brockton. “I am a strong supporter of the Housing Budget released by House Ways and Means for fi scal 2020,” said Honan. “It increases critical funding for programs such as the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, Rental Assistance for Families in Transition and funding for public housing. The budget was strengthened even further through an additional $1.735 million in funding through BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 by Jim Miller 2020 Census Offers Temporary Jobs Ideally Suited for Retirees Dear Savvy Senior, The U.S. Census Bureau is in the process of recruiting thousands of workers for temporary jobs to help collect valuable data for the 2020 Census, and retirees are ideal candidates. Can you write a column to get the word out? Thanks for your help! Census Recruiter Dear Recruiter, I’m happy to oblige, and I agree. This once-a-decade job opportunity is a great fi t for retirees that have some free time on their hands who wouldn’t mind earning some extra income while helping the community. Attention Retirees! The United States Census Bureau is currently in the process of recruiting over 500,000 temporary workers to help carry out the upcoming 2020 Census national head count of every person living in the U.S. The U.S Census helps determines each state’s representation in Congress, how funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and provides information to guide many decisions made by government agencies, private businesses and institutions. Jobs within the census vary from working in the fi eld canvassing, updating maps, doing follow up interviews with citizens in your community, or working in the offi ce as a clerk doing administrative tasks or offi ce operation supervisor, who oversees the fi eld staff . Some jobs will begin this summer, but the majority of positions will begin in late April 2020 and last a month or two. These temporary part-time positions are located in every county throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Some positions require evening and/or weekend shifts because you must be available to interview members of the public when they’re at home. And all positions require several days of online and classroom training. The pay ranges between $13.50 and $30 per hour depending on position and location. To fi nd the pay rates in your area, see 2020census.gov/en/jobs/locations.html. Job Qualifi cations To be able to work for the 2020 census you must be: Be at least 18 years old. Have a valid Social Security number. Be a U.S. citizen. Have a valid email address. Complete an application and answer assessment questions. Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959. Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fi ngerprinting. Commit to completing training. Be available to work fl exible hours, which can include days, evenings, and/or weekends. In addition, most census jobs require employees to have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license, unless public transportation is readily available. And have access to a computer with internet and an email account to complete training. How to Apply The fi rst step is to complete the online job application at 2020census.gov/en/jobs. The process takes about 30 minutes and will include some assessment questions about your education, work, and other experience. If you’re a veteran who would like to claim veterans’ preference, which provides preference over nonveteran applicants, you’ll need supporting documentation. For more information on the 2020 Census, or if you have questions or problems with the application process call 855562-2020. After you apply, an interviewer will reach out to potential hires to conduct a phone interview, but not all applicants will be interviewed. Job off ers are made verbally, but candidates will also receive a letter by email. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. Vermont 2. Richard Chamberlain 3. 1875 4. Bone 5. H.G. Wells 6. Marlene Dietrich 7. Los Angeles 8. Duck, duck, goose (tag) 9. Swimming the English Channel 10. Violin 11. Johannes Brahms (His Op. 49, No. 4 is referred to as Brahm’s Lullaby.) 12. Badminton 13. Saratoga Springs 14. Louisville, Kentucky 15. They mean “cheese” in Japanese, French and Swedish (respectively) 16. The Old West 17. The Kentucky Derby 18. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 19. William Shakespeare 20. The French and Indian War
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