Clean Dishes, Clean Dishwasher Even though dishwashers are intended to get our dishes clean, every now and then, they need a good cleaning as well. Food particles and debris can build up leaving a less than fresh smell when we open the dishwasher door. By taking a few minutes every few months to deep clean your dishwasher, you will not only keep the kitchen fresh but also help to make your dishwasher run more efficiently. 1. Just after running a cycle, empty the dishwasher completely, taking out the racks and utensil tray. 2. Check the spinning arm to make sure all of the holes are open so water can freely go though them. Clean any debris out of them with a toothpick. 3. Clean under the bottom of the door. Water doesn’t hit this area often so debris and can accumulate here. Wipe this down thoroughly with a vinegar soaked cloth. 4. Inspect the floor drain of the washer which has a grate around it. Look for debris such as food particles, jar labels, or stickers that come off in the washer that may accumulate in this area and remove them. 5. Wipe around the seal of the dishwasher with a cloth soaked in vinegar and a few drops of lemon juice. 6. Make a baking soda paste by mixing about 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a small amount of warm water. Use this with the toothbrush to gently scrub around the drain grate. 7. Hand wash the utensil holder with dish soap and warm water. 8. Pour two cups of white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher and run on a short cycle, stopping mid-cycle to allow the vinegar to sit and work. Let stand for 20 minutes then finish the cycle. 9. Wipe down the door panel and button panel with a vinegar soaked cloth and enjoy your clean dishwasher.
Saving the Grass! You Can Help! Unfortunately, some areas of the grass along the entry ways to the apartments have burned due to the acidic nature of dog urine. While this isn’t a pleasant thing to discuss, the brown patches in the grass aren’t very pleasant either. There is a solution though and we are asking dog owners on the property to consider using a product called Dog Rocks. These rocks are placed in the dog’s water bowl and by drinking the water the rocks are submerged in, the dog urine won’t burn the law. The rocks are 100% natural minerals, safe, completely natural rock, but proven to prevent urine lawn burns from dogs. They are available at ZamZow’s as well as online at www.dogrocksus.com. If you would like more information, you may go online or stop by Zamzow’s or the Leasing Office. Thanks for helping to make Gramery Villas a beautiful place to live! And thanks to one of our wonderful residents for this amazing idea!
Enjoy the Fresh Air! Now that the weather is nicer, it’s time to get outside and enjoy it. Looking for some ideas? Here are a few to get you started! Bike the Greenbelt Tour the local wineries Tour the Shoshone Ice Caves Scuba or snorkel Blue Heart Springs Ride the Thundermountain Rail along the Payette River Tour the Old Idaho Penitentiary Catch a Drive-in Movie in Nampa or Parma Bike the Greenbelt Hike the Ridge to River Trail System Float the Boise River Go Mountain Biking at Bogus Basin Zip line in Horseshoe Bend Hit Some Balls at the Centennial Golf Course Driving Range Take a Trolley Tour of Downtown Stay a night at Bruneau Dunes and stargaze from the Observatory GeoCaching at Eagle Island Park Visit The Springs in Idaho City
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Looking to make something special to make this Mother’s Day? Try this delicious French Toast. It’s a one of a kind breakfast dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ingredients: 12 slices day old bread (French Italian works best) cut in cubes 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese 2 cups fresh blueberries (divided) 1 tbsp. butter 2 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 cup white sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 cup water 12 eggs beaten
Directions: Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread crumbs. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for another 25-30 minutes until center is firm and surface is lightly browned. In medium saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring con-stantly, cook for 3-4 minutes. Mix the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat and simmer for10 minutes. Stir in the butter, mix and pour over the French toast. Serve and enjoy!
Gramercy Villas May Newsletter Knock Knock. Who’s There? It’s no joke. For our resident’s security, privacy, and peace, we discourage door to door solicitation on the property here at Gramercy Villas. Recently, we have had several solicitors going door to door offering to clean carpets. While this may seem harmless enough, there are a few things to keep in mind when opening your door to a solicitor: They MUST have a city issued license on them in plain view at all times. Door to door sales are only to take place between 9 am and ½ hour after sunset. They should never ask to enter your residence. While we do our best to keep salespeople from going door to door on the property, there may be a time when we are unaware of their presence. If you encounter a solicitor on the property, please be sure to call the leasing office so that we can request they leave flyers in the office for residence to take at their convenience, rather than going door to door. Please be sure to call not only the leasing office, but the local police department if: They will not give you their company’s contact information, nor are willing to leave you with any information regarding the company. They do not have their city issued permit, have asked to enter your apartment or are here before 9 am or a half hour after sunset. They say they are only here today and can’t come another time. They seem like they will not take no for an answer or make you feel uncomfortable in their dealings. They are offering a service but do not have any equipment to complete the job with them. Help us keep Gramercy Villas a great place to live. Help us by alerting us of door to door salespeople on the property. If they do arrive at your door, be sure to tell them you are contacting the leasing office and discourage them from returning.
Gramercy Leasing Office Hours Monday through Friday 12 pm to 6 pm For after-hours Property emergencies please Manager call our office phone at Sue Dominiak (208)995-2823 and follow the instructions Maintenance below: Nate McFain Press 0 for a Eric Salle maintenance emergency Porter Press 9 to repeat the Chase Borchardt menu
Mother’s Day May, 10th There is no velvet so soft as a mother’s lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted
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ACPM Preparedness Awareness Last month we provided a list of important numbers to keep readily available, should an emergency occur. There are also vital documents that you will want to make sure are safe in case of a disaster. These items should be kept in a safe, a safe deposit box, or a creative, secure place of your choice: 401K Pension Plan and Contact Info. Adoption, Custody or Foster Care Records ATM Debit Card and Pin Numbers Auto Registration, Title, Bill of Sale License Plate and VIN Numbers Bank Account Numbers and Contact Info. Birth and Marriage and/or Death Certificates Bonds Brokerage Statements Business Insurance, License and Records Cash and a Checkbook Contracts Court Documents Credit Reports Credit Card Information and Contacts Debts – What you owe and to whom Deeds to Cemetery Plots Dental, Medical, and Immunization Records Diplomas and Resumes Divorce Information and Settlements Employment Benefits Records and Contract Family Emergency Preparedness Plan Family History Guarantees and Warranties Home Inventory and Rental Agreement Contact Information for Family and Friends Insurance Policies and Agent Contact Info. Investment Account Statements Keys (extra for cars, apartment, work, mail) Living Wills Military Records Immigration / Naturalization Papers Passport Visas Serial Numbers of Valuable Items Social Security Numbers Tax Returns Trust Information Wills and Testaments