Flint Hills Pointe Apartments
January 2012
January 1- Happy New Year!
Rent is due.

January 2- FHP office closed.

January 13- Friday the 13th!

January 16- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 29- Happy Birthday Kansas!



Carrie Schubarth
Property Manager

Amy Steinbrink
Leasing Consultant

Brad Weakley
Maintenance

From the Manager's Desk...

At this time of year, most people have reflected on the past 12 months and are getting energized to jump into the new year.  Whatever your goal for the next year is, I wish you all the best. 

Something I think everyone strives to be, is more organized.  Having an organized home is visually more appealing, but it also saves you time and money.  When you know where everything is, you don't spend time looking for it, you don't go out and buy something you already have.  Have you ever cleaned out your fridge and found five ketchup bottles?  Most organization can be done with things you already have in your home, but to give you a little more inspiration, we are giving away some great organizational tools in January.  This will include a shoe rack, space bags, and much more. 

Our goal at Flint Hills Pointe Apartments is always to exceed your expectations of an apartment community.  We have enjoyed the past 12 months, but are so excited to see what the next year has in store.  Get out and make it a great 2012!

Carrie Schubarth
Property Manager

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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

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.


It's getting cold out there and we want you to be toasty warm in your apartmnent.  If you have any issues with your furnace, please report it immediately to the office. 






Old Fashioned Meatloaf
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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