Clarion Park Apartments
September 2010
Enter our early bird contest, by paying your rent on or before the first of the month, to participate in the Early Bird Drawing. Three lucky residents will receive $75.00 off your next months rent.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule:
September 23rd and 24th Buildings: 710-770
Preventative Pest Control Schedule:
September 14th Buildings: 900-940
September 28th Buildings: 950-990
Kathi Doherty Property Manager
From the Manager's Desk...
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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
Vicki Schultz
Angie Mart
Your Maintenance Connection
Shawn Butler
John Ebert
Operating your Dishwasher
•Do not over fill the soap dispenser, as this will cause the dishwasher to create too many suds, which will overflow onto the floor.
•Only use detergent that is specified for dishwasher use.
•Periodically run your dishwasher through a cycle with citric acid or vinegar to help clear the lines. Citric acid can be purchased at your local drug store. See the office if you need more assistance.
•You may find that your dishwasher leaves a small amount of water standing in the bottom of the unit after it has completed the cleaning cycle.This is normal and does not require a service call.
•It is necessary to run your dishwasher at least once a week to keep the motor from freezing up.
•Periodically you will need to wipe out the interior of the dishwasher. Use only mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
BATTLING THE BUTTERFLIES. As with any new or potentially unsettling situation-like starting school for the first time or entering a new grade or new school, kids need time to adjust. Remind them that everyone feels a little nervous about the first day of school. Emphasize the positive things about going back to school. It's also important to talk to kids about what worries them and offer reassurance. To help ease the back-to-school butterflies, try to transition kids into a consistant school-night routine.
Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
4 cups peeled, sliced peaches
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Ground cinnamon, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Put the butter in a 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt.
Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping. Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if using. Batter will rise to top during baking. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
5 Garden Accessories for your Apartment
Using the right garden accessories, makes it easy to keep your house plants looking good. Even when you have limited outdoor space, you can still create a rich botanical scene in your apartment. It’s all about getting the right plant stands and garden tools in place to make for a thriving garden environment.
1. Gardening Tools and Supplies
Keep some essential gardening items in your apartment. A set of small gardening tools will help you maintain your plants and keep them flourishing. Start by setting up a gardening tool kit. To save on space, use an outdoor storage bin or even a wooden trunk as your toolbox. Here’s what to include in the garden kit: Gardening gloves, Small- and medium-sized shovels, Plant food, pellets, Clippers/plant sheers, Small bag of extra potting soil, Additional containers and plant liners.
2. Select a Few Planters
First, select a few large planters to house your mid- to large-sized floor plants. A great way to frame a room and offer a sense of depth is to position a large plant such as a palm in a corner spot. Just be sure there is adequate lighting for the plant. Plants that do well with diffused lighting are ideal for apartments.
Secondly, window box planters provide a beautiful and healthy environment for your plants to grow in as well. Select one with a liner to provide your plants with adequate soil and water retention. They come in many different styles such as wood, wrought iron and steel, and are easy to install under a window or from an iron railing as well.
Additional planters you may choose for your apartment: Ceramic styles, Terracotta with saucer base, Wood with plastic liner, Decorative plastic
3. Hanging Planters
When you have limited space, rely on hanging baskets to display your favorite plants. It’s a great way to maximize space and help add a splash of greenery to a room. At the garden center you will be able to select from an array of plant holders in macramé, fabric, beaded and wood. Make sure you also purchase ceiling hooks and hanging plant brackets.
4. Plant Stands
Along with hanging your plants, place some on stands to help add a bit of diversity to your apartment. Plant Stands are available in a wide variety of configurations from wood to metal. You may also consider an interesting shape such as an oval multi-tiered stand for a different way to display plants that are on the smaller side.
5. Watering Cans
Get a few watering systems to provide adequate hydration for your plants. Select two styles of watering cans and a misting bottle to keep on hand. The larger watering can should have a wide spout for accommodating your floor plants. The smaller watering container should have a thin spout for hydrating the more petite plants in your apartment. Some plants such as African Violets have fuzzy leaves that should not get wet or they brown. You’ll need a thin-spouted can to target the soil without harming the leaves of such plants.
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