Recipe of the Month: Fish Tacos

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper • 1 quart oil for frying1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents July, 2018 • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas • 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded Table of Contents July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Page 2: Directions Month 1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine What to Do in Philly This June flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mental health conditions do not Blend egg and beer or water, then quickly stir discriminate based on race, color, into the flour mixture (don’t worry about a few Page 3: Tips & Ideas gender or identity. Anyone can lumps). experience the challenges of 2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix Monthly Financial Tip: Borrow mental illness regardless of their together yogurt and mayonnaise. Slowly stir background. However, culture, race, in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly Ingredients Fourth of July Safety Tips ethnicity and sexual orientation can runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. • 1 cup all-purpose flour oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne. • 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 • 1 teaspoon baking powder Page 4 America’s entire mental health system needs improvement, including when degrees C). it comes to serving marginalized communities. • 1/2 teaspoon salt 4. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer Recipe of the Month: Fish • 1 egg batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Tacos • 1 cup beer or water When trying to access treatment, these communities have to contend with: Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not • Language barriers • 1/2 cup plain yogurt too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, Monthly Quote • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • A culturally insensitive system and top with shredded cabbage, and white • Racism, bias and discrimination in treatment settings • 1 lime, juiced sauce. Never Write a Rent Check Again! • Lower quality care • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced Source: www.allrecipes.com • 1 teaspoon minced capers • Lower chance of health care coverage • Stigma from several angles (for being a minority and for having mental As a resident, Monthly Quote illness) do you have a These are all in addition to the usual road blocks. Many cultures also view grievance? mental health treatment as a luxury, considering symptoms a “phase” that will eventually pass. These harmful perceptions of mental illness can further Our grievance policy is available in our Brought to you by isolate individuals who desperately need help. management office. Please ask your Source: www.nami.org community manager for a copy of it.

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Check out what’s happening at Columbus Property Management from where you want. Plus it’s FREE! That’s right, FREE! Save time and money by paying your rent on- online! line or with our app! Please contact Susan McMichael at (215) 557-8414 x3211 to sign up today! Local Activities & Tips Tips & Ideas What to do in Philly this Monthly Financial Tip: Borrow June Sometimes it’s necessary to borrow for major purchases like an Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest: education , a car, a house, or maybe even to meet unexpected Summerfest draws crowds eager to expenses. Your ability to get a loan generally depends on your credit experience ’s only outdoor history, and that depends largely on your track record at repaying what roller skating rink and The Midway, you’ve borrowed in the past and paying your bills on time. So, be featuring a light-up 60-foot-tall Ferris careful to keep your credit history strong. wheel, an enchanting carousel, fun boardwalk games and a nine-hole Actions You Can Take mini-golf course. Between all the fun • Track your borrowing habits. and games, guests can chow down on • Pay your bills ontime. fare from Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crab Shack, Franklin Fountain Clubhouse Cabin and other • When you need to borrow, be sure to plan, understand and shop around for a loan with a low food vendors. Bars set up around Summerfest pour local beers and cocktails as well. May 11 - Annual Percentage Rate (APR). September 3, 2018, Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard • Learn about credit and how to use it effectively. • Pay attention to your credit history, as reflected by your credit score and on your credit report. Spruce Street Harbor Park: This beloved beer garden and relaxing waterfront hangout gives visitors a • Hints and Tips chance to sit back on colorful hammocks or Adirondack chairs while sipping on a refreshing • Borrowing money is a way to purchase something now and pay for it over time. But, you usually beverage during the day or at twilight under tons of twinkling light fixtures. endorsV serving pizza, pay “interest” when you borrow money. The longer you take to pay back the money you borrowed, burgers, tacos, ice cream and more of the fare they’re best known for include Harborside Pizza, the more you will pay in interest. Froman’s, Village Burger, Distrito, Chickie’s and Pete’s and Franklin Fountain. Three bars around the • It pays to shop around to get the best deal on a loan. Compare loan terms from several lenders, park offer a variety of local craft beers, cocktails and wine for the 21-and-over crowd. and it’s okay to negotiate the terms. May 11 - September 30, 2018, Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard • When repaying a loan, it may be better to pay more than the minimum amount due each month, so you will have to pay less in interest over the life of the loan. Summer Sounds in the Historic District: All summer long, guests of Philadelphia’s Historic District can • One of your most important aids when shopping for a loan is the APR – the Annual Percentage groove along to more than 50 live musical performances curated by Visit Philadelphia. Performances Rate. This is the total cost, including interest charges and fees, described as a yearly rate. include jazz shows in Spruce Street Harbor Park, concerts by the Philly POPS in Franklin Square, • Paying your bills on time will help increase your credit score. Even if you fell into trouble with Latin music night at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and DJ nights across the neighborhood. borrowing in the past, you can get on solid footing and rebuild your credit history by making June 1 - September 7, 2018, Locations including Spruce Street Harbor, 301 S. Columbus Blvd. regular payments as agreed. • You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three Broadway Philadelphia Presents Aladdin: Aladdin ends its run at the Kimmel Center on Sunday, July nationwide credit bureaus. Go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com or call toll free 1-877-322-8228 to 1 with a performance of impressive dance, colorful costumes and favorite Disney songs at the order the free reports. Beware of imposter sites. Academy of Music. July 13 – July 1, 218 (select dates), Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street Source: mymoney.gov Red Cross Safety Tips for 4th of July Celebrations PHS Farm for the City: This urban agriculture project, created by the Horticultural Fireworks Safety: The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a Society, brings a 2,000-square-foot working farm to the Thomas Paine Plaza of the Municipal public fireworks show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet Services Building across from City Hall throughout the summer months. The farm — a site for public away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. forums, gardening workshops and artistic performances — will produce 1,000 pounds of produce to Safety steps: be donated to Broad Street Ministry. June 15 - September 30, 2018, Thomas Paine Plaza, 1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard • Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the in- structions on the packaging. Wawa Welcome America: Philadelphia’s popular celebration of America’s birthday, Wawa Welcome • Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution. America, kicks off this year’s festivities on Thursday, June 28. The multi-day party consists of free • Make sure toalways wear eye protection. • Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.” events for all ages throughout the city, including outdoor concerts (like a free show from Pitbull on the • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. Fourth of July!), museum days, a patriotic parade, block parties and two fantastic fireworks shows. • Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable June 28 - July 4, 2018, Various locations including Independence Mall, Chestnut & S. 5th St. materials. Source: www.visitphilly.com • Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks. Source: The Red Cross