Notes & News

Early Bird Winner
Congratulations to Ntina Turner for being the Early Bird prize winner for August. You can also be eligible to win this monthly prize if you pay your rent on or before the 1st of the month, or by taking advantage of our convenient draft program!

Air Filters
The following buildings will have their air filters changed and their smoke detectors checked the week of Sept 1-5: 2720, 2724, 2728, 2730, 2740, 2742, 2744, 2746, 2748, 2750, 2752, 2754, 2756, 2758, 2768, 2770, 2772, 2774 and 2776. Please let us know if you have recently changed your filter or if you require special filters, so we can take you off the list.

Maintenance Moment
We want to keep our property well-maintained and a place that you continue to love to call home. Help us stay in top-notch shape by prompty reporting all maintenance issues, big or small, to the office. Thanks!

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HighLights

Howdy, Neighbor!
National Good Neighbor Day, Sept. 28, reminds us of the importance of being neighborly. Show you care by sharing a batch of cookies, running an errand or just visiting with those living nearby.

September's Federal Holidays
You've got one official day off this month. Septmeber has only one federal holiday: Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day

Fitness Tip for September
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family this month. Here are a few nontraditional ways to get active and burn some calories:

Ahoy, Me Mateys
Two guys talking pirate slang during a friendly racquetball game led to one of the silliest holidays celebrated-Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19. Me lads and lasses will love it.

Bright and Bold
Capture autumn's beautiful colors for year-round display by making a leaf pressing. Place the leaves between wax paper sheets, cover with a towel and gently press with a warm iron.

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Trivia Whiz

Football Facts

As the regular season in football kicks off on Sept. 4, consider the rich history of this All-American sport:

• Humble beginnings. Ten franchises formed the National Football League on Sept. 17, 1920, in Canton, Ohio.
• Go long. A local team in South Chicago created in 1899, the Racine Normals eventually became the Arizona Cardinals in 1994-the longest-continuing operation in pro football.
• Big bucks. The first player to turn pro, John Brallier, received $10 plus expenses to play for the Latrobe YMCA in 1895.
• The name of the game. The NFL commissioner wanted to call the championship game between the AFL and NFL "The Big One." The name "Super Bowl" was meant as a joke, but it stuck.
• Turkey classic. The first nationally broadcast Thanksgiving Day NFL game was in 1934.

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The One Minute Chef

Greek Cheese Torta

Ingredients:

• 1 French baguette loaf
• Garlic oil or olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen, chopped spinach (thawed and pressed dry)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2 (4 ounce) packages crumbled feta cheese
• 2 T. Pampered Chef Greek rub (or substitute 1 t. lemon zest, 1/2 t. dried oregano and 1/4 t. coarse black pepper)
• 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and patted dry)
• 3 T. pistachios (coarsely chopped)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º F. Cut baguette into 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange in single layer on baking stone. Brush with oil. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Mix spinach and Greek rub into softened cream cheese. Add feta; mix well. Finely dice sun-dried tomatoes. Line bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture into bowl, spreading evenly. Top with tomatoes. Spread remaining cheese mixture over tomatoes. invert torta in bowl onto serving platter. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Press pistachios onto top of torta. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Source: The Pampered Chef. Find additional recipies or a consultant in your area at www.PamperedChef.com

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From Sea to Shining Sea

To commemorate Patriot Day, Sept 11, memorial services and candlelight vigils take place in remembrance of the innocent victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers. U.S. flags fly at half-staff, and the country shares a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (EDT).

Although the country mourns this incredible loss, the spirit of the Twin Towers lives on. Steel from the towers, which once soared 1,362 feet into the sky, has risen from the ashes and is now part of the bow stem of a U.S. Naval warship, defendingAmerican freedom from its enemies.

Though State names are typically reserved for naval submarines, New York Governor George E. Pataki asked that this special warship bear the name "New York" in honor of the victims and heroes who immortalized that day. The ship will be the fifth of the U.S. Navy to have the name New York.

Governor Pataki eloquently stated, "In September 2001, our nation's enemies brought their fight to New York. The USS New York will now bring the fight to our nation's enemies well into the future."

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Movie Watch

The following films are scheduled to be in theatres soon, though release dates are subject to change. Please check local listings for ratings information.

Righteous Kill
Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and 50 Cent.
Hollywood fact:Born into a notorious Queens, N.Y., drug dynasty in the '70s and orphaned at and early age, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson ultimately escaped his violent drug-dealing past to become a rap millionaire and role model.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Starring Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis and Andy Garcia..
Hollywood fact:Born in Havana, Garcia was only five when his family fled to Florida after Fidel Castro's takeover of his homeland.

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Good Works

Get involved in some of the worthwhile causes taking place this month:

Library Card Sign-Up Month
Join this national effort to encourage children to read by helping them obain a library card. For info: www.ALA.org

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Learn how to detect and prevent these cancers that aflict women before they become fatal. For info:www.TheGCF.org

National Adult Immunization Awareness Week (Sept. 21-27)
Encourage adults to get vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, hepatitus B, tetanus, diptheria, influenza, pneumococcal disease and varicella. For info: www.NFID.org

National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28)
Help build a nation and world that cares by increasing appreciation and understanding of our fellow man. Plan a block party with your neighbors. For info:www.NatGoodNeighborDay.org

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Life Styles

Honor Your Living History

Nana, mima, papa, pops - grandparents by any other name are usually just as sweet. For all the times he slipped you a dollar bill without your parents knowing, for all the times she cut your piece of pie a little larger than everyone else's: here's to grandpa and grandma on their special day of recognition, National Grandparents Day, Sept. 7.

The first Grandparents Day celebrated nationawide was in 1978. The founder of the holiday, Marian McQuade, was a seasoned granny herself, with 40 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren of her own.

As Grandparents Day approaches, plan a special day for your loved ones. Incorporate some of these activities to helpo honor the patriarchs and matriarchs in your family:

Play it up. Gather the group for some favorite board games for young and old alike.

Sit back and listen. Allow grandpa and grandma to share stories of the past.

Construct a family tree. Educate the young ones on your family's lineage while learning about past generations.

Compile a family album. Let the children decorate pages as the adults identify and date family photos for a multigenerational keepsake.

Pass the baton. Use this day to learn to make the famous fudge only grandma can make or pass on other special talents, such as quilting.

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