Andover Crossing Apartments
August 2011
Patsy Sphar & Carol Overley
Co-Managers
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Andover Crossing Apartments
415 S. Sunset Drive
Andover, KS 67002
p (316) 218-1230
Emergency Maintenance (316) 218-1230 #3
andover.crossing@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Cory Riffel
Maintenance Tech
From the Manager's Desk...
As we can all see, the City of Andover is rehabilitating Andover Road by milling down the current street and doing a new overlay. This project is part of the City's long term street plan and is being funded by the one-cent sales tax. If anyone has any questions or would like more information on this project, please contact Les Mangus at 316-733-1303 at City Hall. Let's all be patient with the one-lane traffic and be safe!!
Please help us keep our grounds clean and tidy by placing trash and cigarette butts in the proper receptacles. Your help and consideration will be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone.
We would like to thank all the residents who renewed their leases with us. It is always a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to your continued stay in our community.
Thank you, Patsy & Carol
August 1 - Rent is Due. Remember, if you pay by the first, your name will go into our drawing to win $75.00 off your next month's rent. It pays to be early!
August 10th - Back to School!
Register to Win a New Backpack!!
August 18th - Andover USD 385 First Day of School
Green Cleaning
Toss away those harsh chemical cleaning products and replace them with eco-friendly, non toxic household cleaners. It's very simple to create your own cleaning products that are better for you and your family, as well as your pocket book. You can make your own glass cleaner, furniture polish and even laundry detergent with just a few common ingredients you likely already have. To get some great recipes for cleaning products, click here.
Is your child getting ready to enter Kindergarten through Sixth Grade? If so, have them stop by the apartment community office by August 10th to pick up their choices of school supplies. While in the office they'll be registered to win a new backpack!!
Here's hoping all you students have a super start to a great year at school. Remember, hard work pays off, so go for it. Being the best that you can be is all that really counts.
YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED IF YOU FAIL, BUT YOU ARE DOOMED IF YOU DON'T TRY. -- Beverly Sills
BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
* 12 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
* 1/2 cup milk
* 12 ounces lean bacon
* 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 4 tablespoons chopped chives or scallion greens
* 5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts
Directions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve at room temperature.
Stretch Your Budget-Couponing 101
Coupons are a great resource for saving money. Think of coupons as "free money". Would you walk by a dollar on the ground without picking it up? So why would anyone pass up "free money" in the form of coupons? The great thing about this method of saving money is that it is very easy and requires no special skills to get started. Items required for coupon clipping are a pair of scissors and the desired coupons. So, gather your tools and start clipping!
Generally, it is also a good idea to have some method of organizing your coupons. You can purchase a coupon organizer (typically found at craft and department stores) or create your own method of organizing your "free money". Once you have clipped your desired coupons, place them in a coupon organizer or place them in labeled envelopes. Titles for your envelopes can include: Today's coupons, Beverages, Snacks, Health, Beauty, Frozen foods, Cleaning supplies, Cereal, Entertainment, Dining, Dessert, Pets, Soups/Sauces, Condiments and Dairy. So where can you find these valuable items? They are all around you. If you like a particular brand or manufacturer, a visit to their website may also reveal coupons. Websites such are great sources. Typically, you have to provide an email address or sign up for a newsletter in order to receive the coupon. Sometimes, manufacturers will even offer free samples.
Tip: Did you know you can use more than one coupon on the same item? Use a manufacturer's coupon in conjunction with a store coupon for even more savings.
Besides manufacturer websites, some of the biggest sources of coupons include SmartSource & Redplum. These companies provide coupon inserts that can be found in your local Sunday paper, making it well worth your purchase. However, if you don't usually buy the Sunday paper don't fret! Some neighborhoods provide residents with free (well you paid for it with your county tax) local county or city papers and some editions are chocked-full of coupons.
Companies deliver deals right to your mailbox. Examples of offers include deals on automotive care, household maintenance, local drug stores and pizza parlors. Look out for special sales and promotions as well! If you live nearby two or more different grocery stores or retailers you may become the unexpected beneficiary of a "price war" in your neighborhood. Over the course of one month, my family saved $50.00 on our grocery bill as a result of a "price war". We were knowledgeable about the coupons because we had checked our "junk mail". So instead of tossing out those papers that gather at your front door and in your mail box, sort through it... you may be throwing away your "free money".
Tip: Look out for merchants that double and sometimes even triple your coupons' value.
I love a good bargain, so I never overlook store sale papers. I know that some shoppers may consider sale papers as mere distractions to the ultimate goal. But, please trust me on this. You simply have to grab the sale paper at the entrance of the store. You might feel ridiculous if you later realize that you could have saved 10% on a recent shopping trip because there was a coupon or special in the store circular. Some department stores even offer shoppers gift cards for purchasing certain items or for using their pharmacy to fill a prescription. The only way to be aware of these specials is to read the store circular or sale paper. When using your "free money" there are some important points to remember. Be sure to check the expiration dates on your coupons. One exception is the bedding and household apparel store, Bed Bath and Beyond. It does not matter how old the store coupon is, this retailer will accept it.
You may use as many store coupons as you have items to purchase (one per item). As with any coupon, always be sure to look for restrictions and specifications. Most importantly, only clip coupons for items that you already use. Buying an item solely because you have a coupon will cost you more money in the long run.
Tip: For extra savings, match your coupons with store sales for rock bottom prices!
