Gramercy Villas February Newsletter Property Manager Megan Milich Leasing Agent Sue-Ellen Dominiak Maintenance Nate McFain Eric Salle Porter Thomas Harris
Healthy Heart - Happy Heart! February is National Heart Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of heart health issues and promoting prevention in order to lower people's risk of death from heart disease. Every day, approximately 2,500 Americans die from heart disease and over 6 million people are hospitalized due to cardiovascular disease. Knowledge and prevention are key to lowering your risk. The five major symptoms of a heart attack are Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. Chest pain or discomfort. Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder. Shortness of breath. If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call 9–1–1 immediately. Visit www.heart.org for more information about the causes, signs and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
For After Hours emergencies, please call our office phone and follow the instructions below: -Press 0 for a maintenance emergency -Press 9 to repeat the menu Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 6 pm Saturday 10am-4pm
Finding Space - Ten Questions to Help You De-Clutter 1. Is this item something I use regularly? 2. If not, is it something I love? 3. Am I keeping this out of obligation or expectation? 4. Am I holding onto this because I think I should love it? 5. Am I saving it just in case? 6. Do I have multiples of the same thing?
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7. Could something else I own do the same job? 8. Am I holding onto a broken item to fix one day?
Call or come by one of our nine locations for more information about getting yourself some more space. Information also available at www.storit.com
9. Is the item worth the time I spend cleaning / storing it? 10. Could I use this space for something else?
Gramercy Villas 2549 E. Blue Tick St. Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208)995-2823
February's Fantastic Featured Favorite Local Business Focus
Slow-Cooker Chicken With Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions
Snuggled back on the northwest corner of S. Eagle Rd. and Overland Rd., Beef O 'Brady's is our local sports inspired restaurant, with a vast array of sporting events featured on the many T.V.s and loads of fun sports memorabilia. Featuring a menu with variety, signature dishes with an Irish twist, and award winning wings in twelve signature sauces, Beef O'Brady's has something for everyone. This location is opened from 11 am to 11 pm Monday through Friday and from 8 am to 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to take note that children eat free on Tuesdays (with a paid adult entree) and Wednesdays are "Wing Wednesdays" with $.60 wings from 3pm to close. Beef O'Brady's is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the country with over 213 locations in 23 states. Be sure to stop by our local Beef O'Brady's and tell them Gramercy Villas sent you.
Let the Games Begin Let's not forget that the 2014 Winter Olympics are right around the corner, running from February 6th through the 23rd. Dig out those red, white, and blue shirts and get ready to cheer on these amazing athletes. There will be six new events this year: luge team rely, figure skating team event, biathlon mixed relay, women's ski jumping, and ski half pipe (men's and women's). There will be a total of 98 events in 15 sports this year at a price tag of $51 Billion dollars, making this the most expensive Winter Olympics ever.
Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 35m| Total Time: 7hr RealSimple.com
Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced 1 4- to 6-pound chicken, cut up or 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup dry white wine (or 1/4 cup dry vermouth plus 1/4 cup water) 1/2 pound small white mushrooms 1 cup frozen small white onions, thawed 6 garlic cloves, chopped 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer it to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour off all but a light coating of fat from the skillet. Add the chicken and brown over medium-high heat; transfer to the cooker. 2. Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits; add the skillet contents to the cooker, along with the mushrooms, onions, garlic, rosemary, and salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours. 3. Transfer the chicken, bacon, and vegetables to a platter; keep warm. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan. Combine the water and cornstarch; stir it into the sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour over the chicken. 1.
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Interestingly, the Figure skating and ice hockey used to be a part of the Summer Olympics. They finally became a part of the Winter Olympics in 1948. www.acpmllc.propertyware.com