Clarion Park Apartments
May 2011
Want $75.00 off your next months rent? Enter the Early Bird Contest by paying your rent on or before the first of the month to be one of three lucky winners!

Preventive Pest Control dates are May 10th for buildings 800-840 and May 24th for buildings 850-890.

Preventative Maintenance dates are May 26th and 27th for buildings 710-770.


Kathi Doherty      Property Manager
From the Manager's Desk...

Come enjoy some delicious cookies in the office when you pay your rent May 1st-3rd!

Happy Mother's Day!
Come to the office to receive a bath gift bag for your special someone. Limited supply, one per household, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

May 20th is Super Miracle Bubble Day for kids. Stop by the office and pick up your bubbles. Limited supply and one per child.

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Clarion Park Apartments
16700 W. 127th St.
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 764-3355
clarion.park@midlandmgmt.com

Office Hours
Monday-Friday:  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturdays:  10 am - 2 pm


Your Resident Connection
Ada Bagdasaryan
Annalea Epp
Your Maintenance Connection
Shawn Butler
Chad Burnett
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%.
Great FREE events happening in Kansas City in May. Check them out:

Joho Storyteller/Aesop's Fable theme for May 18th is Under the Sea. Learn the simple details of the ocean's inhabitants. Located at the Johnson County Muesum of History. 913.715.2562

The World's Greatest Rock-n-Roll Dueling Piano Show at Howl at the Moon. 1334 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO, five nights a week. 816.471.4695

Alice in Wonderland Mother Daughter Tea Party at John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO on May 7th. Enjoy a tour and tea with Alice and friends. $15 per mother/daughter team. 816.444.1858

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.

Courtesy of Oh My Apt