Flint Hills Pointe Apartments
February 2010
February 1st-Rent Due
February 2nd-Groundhog's Day &
FHP Early Bird Drawing
February 14th-Valentine's Day
February 15th-President's Day
Dustin Arndt
Property Manager
Amy Steinbrink
Leasing Consultant
Richy Nichols
Maintenance
From the Manager's Desk...
Dear Residents,
We would like to take a minute to say thank you to everyone for making our community a great place to live. We would also like to remind everyone that you can make it even better by referring your friends and family to live here. Residents who refer new tenants receive a referral bonus good toward money off of your rent. Being surrounded by friends and family and getting a deal on your rent? Unbeatable! This is just one perk to calling Flint Hills Pointe your home! Another perk is being entered for the Early Bird drawing. If you pay your rent by the first of the month you are eligible for $75 off your next month's rent! Things just keep getting better! Stay warm and be safe!
Dustin Arndt
Community Manager
Flint Hills Pointe Apartments
Energy Saving Lighting Tips
- Change the regular light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs. They have a higher initial cost but last longer and use less energy. Remember to dispose of them properly when they burn out; they contain mercury.
- Use dimmers on regular lights when possible.
- During the day, open window shades, blinds and curtains to let in natural light rather than turning on lights in the apartment.
- Light some candles (but never leave them unattended).
- Turn off lights when not in use or before you leave the apartment.
Presidents' Day dates back to our founding father and first President, George Washington. Washington was born on February 22, 1732. On his birthday in 1796, when Washington was in his last full year as president, the day became the holiday known as Washington's Birthday. However, Americans didn't observe this holiday until 1832, 100 years after his birth.
Abraham Lincoln was the next President to gain reverence similar to Washington. Born on February 12, 1809, Lincoln's birthday was first celebrated in 1865, the year after he was assassinated. Although his birthday was not honored as a federal holiday like Washington's, many states adopted it as a legal holiday.
In 1968, Congress passed legislation placing any federal holiday on a Monday, including Washington's birthday, to create a three-day weekend. In 1971, President Richard Nixon combined Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays into Presidents' Day. It would be celebrated on the third Monday in February, regardless of which day it fell on. Presidents' Day is now viewed as a holiday that pays tribute to both Washington and Lincoln, as well as all those who have served as president.
We hope that you enjoy Presidents' Day and take a moment to reflect on our country's history.
Flint Hills Pointe
2935 W. 24th Av.
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-9400
flint.hills.pointe@midlandmgmt.com
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Flint Hills Pointe
2935 W. 24th Av.
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-9400
flint.hills.pointe@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Game Day Blue Cheese Dip
5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Endangered species, pollution, and deforestation were once the buzzwords on every environmentalist's lips. As the twenty first century kicks into high gear, however, these issues are being pushed aside by the concern that has taken over the green movement almost entirely. Whether it is a result of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth or of a recent spate of severe weather, there is no denying that reducing carbon emissions has become the number one priority to environmentalists and politicians alike.
Reducing the carbon footprint has become a significant goal for governments, businesses and individuals, and with good reason. Fossil fuels seem to be running short, fuel prices are soaring, and there is no denying that the Earth seems to be heating up. But what can an individual do? Though it may seem insignificant, the dictum 'Think globally, act locally' has never been more applicable than in the case of reducing greenhouse gasses. Below are five painless ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
1. Minimize driving and use person power: Walk, jog or ride a bike to work. Save up small errands so they can all be taken care of in a single trip. Carpool with a friend. Whenever possible, use public transportation.
2. Switch light bulbs: Switching from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs will save energy with no inconvenience whatsoever. While you're at it, old, inefficient Christmas lights can be traded in for new LED ones, and electric patio lights can be replaced with solar powered lights.
3. Opt for green energy: More and more people are making the choice to go off the grid and produce their own energy through winds or solar power. When this isn't an option, many electric companies now offer the choice to select the source of energy billed to a particular account.
4. Buy local: Buying local saves on carbon emissions by reducing or eliminating shipping cost, and has the added benefit of supporting the local economy.
5. Become Energy Conscious: There are dozens of opportunities every day to make more energy conscious choices. Becoming conscious of the energy used in daily life is the first step to eliminating excess energy use, and reducing your carbon footprint.
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Ingredients
1.5 cups sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 pound blue cheese
chopped chives to taste
dash Worscestershire sauce
celery salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Puree sour cream, mayonnaise and blue cheese. Add chopped chives, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and celery salt and pepper to taste.
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