The Village Weekly

Volume 7, Issue 3 July 15, 2011

Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 20th between 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for training. We will resume normal business hours at 10:30 a.m.

Housing Office Closed

Ten Key Fire Hazards

1. Excess grease on the stove and hood 2. Papers, boxes, and other combustibles stored on or near stove 3. Excessive use of candles 4. Careless Smoking 5. Overloaded electrical outlets 6. Excessive use of extension cords 7. Improperly used space heaters 8. Unstable light fixtures that can easily be knocked over 9. Prohibited grilling 10. Bathroom fans overloaded with lint STOP Fires before they start.

Please join us on Thursday, July 21st at 10:00 a.m. for the New Town Center ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the New Town Center between Barstow Road and Langford Lake Road. Following the ceremony, the Fort Irwin Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation will also be holding the Red, White & BOOM Bash. Come join in the FUN!!! All are welcome and we hope to see you there

Town Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Trash and Bulk Pick Up

Friendly reminder on trash and bulk pick up days for your area: Monday Mojave Sage Brush Dove Gulch Granite Canyon Tuesday Tiefort View Coyote Springs Sandy Basin Wednesday Cactus Cove Cracker Jack Flats Sleepy Hollow Thursday Bitter Springs Desert Winds Calico Friday TCT

Please remember that all bulk pick up items should remain inside your garage or yards until the morning of your scheduled trash pick up day or the morning of your bulk pick up appointment. Trash and recycling containers are to be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. Please remember to bring back trash and recycling containers no later than 9:00 p.m. on your schedule trash day.

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Town Center Ceremony 10:00-8:35 p.m.

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Housing Office Closed 8:00-10:30 a.m.

Fantastic Fridays at your Management Office 8:00-5:00 p.m.

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Fantastic Fridays at your Management Office 8:00-5:00 p.m.

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Volume 7, Issue 3 July 15, 2011

Cleaning Tips
If you hate cleaning, you are not alone. It is much more fun to be out and about, playing with friends or just enjoying some relaxation time. While cleaning is a "necessary evil" for many people, there are things you can do to make your cleaning time shorter and more productive. Range Hood Fan: During routine cleaning, there is one part of the range hood that is often forgottenthe fan inside the hood. While it may not be necessary to clean very often, if the fan is not cleaned periodically then you are not getting the fan's full effect. Stove grease: It is easier to remove the grease while in the liquid stage rather than waiting until it congeals. There are various degreasing products on the market, look around to get the best deals. Microwave: It is best to clean the microwave using natural methods instead of cleaners that can leave a smell and taint the taste of your food. Using steam, you can loosen tough spots in your microwave and then wipe the interior clean with a damp cloth. Microwaves absorb the smells of the foods cooked in them. To stop these odors and leave a temporary sweet smell, cook a lemon in water for three minutes in your microwave. This mixture will cleanse your microwave of any offensive odors and leave it with a temporary lemon scent. Please remember to pick up after your dogs. Due to the heat the smell can get pretty strong. You might be offending your neighbors.

Tips to Save Energy and Keep Cool This Summer

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Raise your thermostat to 78. This is the number one way to conserve energy. When you are away from home for more than eight hours, raise the thermostat setting and you can possibly see a 1% savings for each degree of setback. This will reduce the amount of energy used to cool your home while you're away. You can learn more about your thermostat online by visiting the U.S. Department of Energy website. Keep shades closed when the air conditioner is on. Sunny windows account for 40 percent of unwanted heat and can make your air conditioner work two to three times harder. Check and clean filters. Cleaning and replacing air conditioning filters monthly allows the system to run more efficiently. Run appliances with large energy use late in the evening. Use the dishwasher and clothes washer late in the evening. When used during the day, these appliances produce additional heat, causing your air conditioner to work harder. Use cold water to wash dishes and clothes. This will save on water heating costs. Unplug equipment not in use. Electric chargers, televisions and audio/video equipment use electricity and produce heat even when they are not in use. Running an older refrigerator can use up to three times the energy of a modern one. Unplug any appliance when it's not in use. Turn off lights. Turn lights off when exiting a room. Consider replacing incandescent bulbs with energy efficient compact florescent lights (CFLs). And remember to recycle CFLs whenever possible.

Website: http://www.dom.com/about/conservation/summer-tips.jsp

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