KEEPING THINGS GREEN NOW THAT WE ARE MID-SPRING, THE LANDSCAPING IS REALLY TAKING OFF AND LOOKING GREAT. TO HELP KEEP THE GRASS EVEN GREENER, WE ARE RECOMMENDING “DOG ROCKS” TO OUR RESIDENTS WITH DOGS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT ZAMZOWS AND HELP BY PREVENTING BURN PATCHES THAT APPEAR ON THE LAWN FROM ANIMAL URINE. THEY LAST FOR OVER TWO MONTHS AND ARE COMPLETELY JNATURAL AND SAFE FOR YOUR PET. PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING TO KEEP OUR LAWN AREAS AS GREEN AS POSSIBLE BY USING THESE IN YOUR DOG’S WATER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE COME BY THE LEASING OFFICE TODAY.
POP TOPS SODA AND CANDY Looking for unique soda brands or flavors? How about candies? Be sure to check out Pop Tops Soda and Candy. Located at 2310 E. Overland Rd. Suite 140, this local business is a modern take on the old fashioned soda fountain and candy store. Featuring over 450 different kinds of soda and 700 different candies, they have something to suit every taste. Bulk candy? Absolutely! They have over 70 flavors of bulk candy including 60 flavors of salt water taffy. Be sure to try them all to find your favorite! Pop Tops also has a selection of foreign candy and many of the nostalgic favorites. They also carry a wide assortment of gift items including vintage tin signs and pop culture gifts. And with an ever rotating stock of items, there is always something new to discover. Be sure to stop by today and check out this great local business. Questions? You can contact them at contact@poptopscandy.com, www.facebook.com/poptopscandy, or by phone at (208)887-3700.
POWER WASHING! WE WILL BE POWER WASHING THE ENTRY WAYS AND WALKS ON THURSDAY, MAY 5TH. PLEASE BE SURE TO MOVE YOUR DOOR MATS INSIDE SO THAT WE CAN COMPLETELY CLEAN THE ENTRYWAYS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR PATIO OR BALCONY POWER WASHED, PLEASE CONTACT THE LEASING OFFICE AND LET US KNOW SO WE CAN PUT YOU ON THE SCHEDULE.
We appreciate our residents picking up after their dogs. Please be sure when you are throwing the pet waste bags into the dumpster bins that you see the doors to the dumpster are opened up. If not, the bags land on top of the dumpster and other residents are forced to pick them up and put them in for you. Unfortunately, at times they land on the ground around the dumpster as well. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our property looking its very best! PLEASE REMEMBER ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHEDTHIS IS MERIDIAN CITY CODE AND HOA REQUIRED! LEASE VIOLATIONS MAY BE ISSUED!
Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin For the best flavor, be sure to marinate this meat at least 6 hours before grilling. Ingredients: ¼ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup oyster sauce 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1 tbsp. ketchup 1 tbsp. minced garlic ¼ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 2 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins Directions: Whisk honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, ginger, ketchup, garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork and coat it with the marinade, being sure to squeeze excess air out of the bag prior to sealing. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the pork tenderloins on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 20 – 30 minutes, turning occasionally. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F. Slice the tenderloin and serve. www.allrecipes.com
Gramercy Villas May Newsletter Manager Sue Dominiak
Maintenance Eric Sallee Nate McFain
Porter Chase Borchardt
Office Hours Monday – Friday 12 pm to 6 pm For after-hours emergencies, please call our office phone and follow the instructions below: -Press 0 for an emergency -Press 9 to repeat the menu
Reminder! The gramercy villas leasing office will be closed may 2731. If you need assistance please call the after-hours emergency number.
FIRE UP THE GRILL! Warm weather means grilling weather! There’s nothing like a delicious hamburger or steak cooked out on the grill. While there are great benefits to cooking outdoors (less clean up in the kitchen), there are a few reminders that we want to share with our residents in order to keep our apartment complex as safe as possible: Only gas grills are allowed – charcoal grills, standing fire pits and turkey fryers are prohibited. Grills should be placed well away from the patio or balcony door and close to the railing and fire sprinkler located on the exterior wall of the patio or balcony. Never leave a grill unattended Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it. Make certain that the grill is level and stable. Use insulated, flame retardant mitts, barbeque tongs and utensils when grilling. Propane tank is never to be stored indoors or near grill. Turn off the fuel supply to the grill first and then the burners when grilling is done. Check the grill regularly for signs of wear and tear, especially hose cracks and leaks. KNOW WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS LOCATED IN THE BUILDING STAIRWELL. AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. Every year 20-30 people are injured in the approximate 600 grill fires that take place nationwide. Additionally, over $27 million dollars in property damage have been caused by these fires. Let’s be extra safe this grilling season and enjoy the benefits of grilling safely.
WINDOW WASHING COMING SOON! The exterior windows of all buildings will be cleaned by window wizards this month. Buildings 2543, 2545, and 2547 will be done on May 11th and buildings 2111 and 2283 will be one on May 12th. Please be sure that all windows are fully closed on these days so that they can be cleaned and so that no water leaks into your apartment.
Shakespeare Under The Stars The evenings are staying warmer, and the days are getting longer. It’s the perfect time to reserve your seat for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s 2016 season. Starting off th with “And Then There Were None” on May 27 , the season will continue through September and offer titles such as “My Fair Lady”, “Twelfth Night”, and “Forever Plaid”. Come sit in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater and enjoy the show. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and low backed lawn chairs, as well their own picnic and beverages. If you don’t want to bring your own, there is food service from Café Shakespeare, and even chairs to rent for a minimal fee. Go to www.idahoshakespeare.org for reservations, schedules, and more information about how to be a part of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival experience.