Andover Crossing Apartments
May 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...

Hello Everyone:  Welcome to all our new residents.  We have some new kids on the block and it is a pleasure to have you with us. 

HELP US TO HELP YOU!  To ensure a quick response to your needs and requests, please call the office early in the day.  (316) 218-1230 or email andover.crossing@midlandmgmt.com.  Make sure your apartment and phone number are on all correspondence.  We take pride in our ability to serve you and will do our best to achieve this in a professional manner and provide you a high quality of living.

Thank you,

Patsy, Carol, & Cory




May 1 Rent is Due
May 5 Cinco De Mayo
May 8 Happy Mother's Day! Our staff would like to wish each of our mothers a very special Day Thanks for all you do, you're the best!
May 21 Armed Forces Day
May 22 USD 385 High School Commencement - Congratulations to all of our residents who are graduating from high school or college this year.  We wish you continued success in the future!
May 25 Drawing for a Sandal Season Pedicure.  All residents are welcome to enter.  Have your entry to the office by this date! 
May 26 Last Day of School - Celebrate the Sweet Taste of Summertime.  Stop by the office for ice cream!
May 30 Memorial Day - Let us  honor all the men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice.
Energy Saving Air Conditioning Tips
  • Do not set the thermostat lower than the desired temperature when you first turn it on. It will not cool faster; it will only cool to a lower temperature than necessary and waste energy.
  • Make sure furniture does not obstruct air conditioning vents.
  • Do not position heat-producing appliances, such as televisions or lamps, near the thermostat.
  • A dusty filter reduces air flow. Examine your unit's air filters once a month and clean or replace filters when necessary. Keeping your filters clean can cut energy consumption 5 to 15%.
Just a friendly reminder:  the only exception to our "No Pet Policy" is for service animals.  Prior authorization and adherence to community rules is required.  The policy also applies to "visiting" pets.

Inspections were last month and let's talk safety for a brief moment.  If there was a fire or other emergency in your home, could rescue personnel easily access your entry and all your rooms?  Please keep toys, bikes, and other items away from the entry doorway as well as interior hallways and room entrances.  Please remove items so that there is clear access to all rooms in case of an emergency!  Thank you for the consideration.






Chocolate Marshmallow Milkshake
Directions
Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream (ideally extra-cold), 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine 1 cup cold whole milk and 1/4 cup chocolate sauce in a blender. Add 3 cups chocolate ice cream; blend until smooth. Fill 4 glasses one-quarter of the way with the shake; add some marshmallow cream, then more milkshake, then cream, then milkshake. Finish with a dollop of marshmallow cream and garnish with grated bittersweet chocolate.


Courtesy of FoodNetwork.com
5 Green Cleaning Tips for Your Bathroom

If you are trying to keep your bathrooms looking good without caustic chemicals and traditional high-power cleaners, try these green cleaning tips to help get your showers, sinks, toilets and floors sparkling using natural means. A few good guidelines are helping homeowners and renters take care of their homes without intense chemical formulations.

1. Use Vinegar-Based Products
For floors and tile, a vinegar-based cleaner can work just as well as some of the more costly and complex cleaners on the market. One of the challenges is to mix in additional elements to keep your bathroom from smelling like vinegar.

2. Use Baking Soda for Cleaning Drains
Using baking soda in conjunction with other natural cleaners can be an effective solution for cleaning out drains. This replaces some of the drain cleaners with potentially harmful fumes.

3. Plunging
Another alternative for drains is plunging and getting pipes unclogged by using the force of air over harsh chemicals.

4. Use “Elbow Grease”
Whether it’s floors or any other surface, some muscle power can be an effective alternative to high-powered chemicals.

5. Letting Surfaces Soak
Letting natural cleaners soak on a surface can increase their cleaning power. Here, the power of harsh chemicals is replaced by utilizing a longer time frame for cleaning. The natural use of lower intensity cleaners loosens dirt and grime by using moisture to help break it down and get surfaces and other items cleaner.

The above can help provide a deep clean for a bathroom without relying on chemicals that can cause health issues, harm to the environment, and your wallet.

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