Board members will be completing a follow up spring walk around later this week to identify areas of concern.
Please contact Ultimate Property Management or leave your comments on the Blog if you have any concerns.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Comments Welcome
Please feel free to leave comments on the Blog. It is checked regularly and a way for the Board to keep in contact with you. Do you have any suggestions for the our community?
The blog has received several spam comments in the past. In order to eliminate this problem I have enabled comment word verification. Therefore, when anyone leaves a comment on the blog they will be required to complete a word verification step. This prevents automated systems from adding comments to the blog, since it takes a human being to read the word and pass this step.
The blog has received several spam comments in the past. In order to eliminate this problem I have enabled comment word verification. Therefore, when anyone leaves a comment on the blog they will be required to complete a word verification step. This prevents automated systems from adding comments to the blog, since it takes a human being to read the word and pass this step.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Kitchen Safety Tips
To ensure your home stays safe from food-borne bacteria, here are some basic illness-preventing steps to follow:
Keep meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separate from other groceries - in the cart, bag and refrigerator.
Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least twenty seconds before preparing or eating food.
Clean cutting boards, dishes, bowls and utensils before, between and after preparing each food.
Vigorously rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water, using a clean veggie scrubber.
Always use a clean plate for cooked foods - never a plate that was used in preparation.
Use fridge and oven thermometers to ensure foods are properly chilled and adequately cooked.
Keep meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separate from other groceries - in the cart, bag and refrigerator.
Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least twenty seconds before preparing or eating food.
Clean cutting boards, dishes, bowls and utensils before, between and after preparing each food.
Vigorously rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water, using a clean veggie scrubber.
Always use a clean plate for cooked foods - never a plate that was used in preparation.
Use fridge and oven thermometers to ensure foods are properly chilled and adequately cooked.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Complex Update
Board members completed a spring walk around on April 28. Several areas of concern were identified and are being handled.
Replacement of back outside lights in Phase 2 has been completed.
Spring clean-up garbage bins - May 15 to May 27, 2011.
Unit water damage repairs are in progress.
Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 27, 7 pm, at Winston Heights Community Hall.
No dumping signs will be place in the alley behind Phase 2.
Phase 1 back decks to be stained in the near future.
Phase 1 still has outstanding Bylaws. Please send in your completed form if you have not already done so,
Siding repairs to be completed in the near future.
Replacement of back outside lights in Phase 2 has been completed.
Spring clean-up garbage bins - May 15 to May 27, 2011.
Unit water damage repairs are in progress.
Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 27, 7 pm, at Winston Heights Community Hall.
No dumping signs will be place in the alley behind Phase 2.
Phase 1 back decks to be stained in the near future.
Phase 1 still has outstanding Bylaws. Please send in your completed form if you have not already done so,
Siding repairs to be completed in the near future.
Siding & Window Cleaning
Between Monday May 16 and Friday May 20 Caution Window Cleaning Inc. will be power washing the vinyl siding and all exterior windows at our complex.
Please close all windows, remove windows screens and remove unnecessary items from your deck / porch.
Please contact Ultimate Property Management if you have any questions or concerns.
Please close all windows, remove windows screens and remove unnecessary items from your deck / porch.
Please contact Ultimate Property Management if you have any questions or concerns.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Garbage Bins - May 15 to May 27, 2011
Two large garbage bins are being provided to help facilitate your spring cleaning – May 15 to May 27, 2011. The bins are located on the cement pad in the alley between Merrill Drive and in the parking area between 32nd and 33rd Street.
Please place your items inside the bin. No large items (furniture, appliances).
Please think of the environment before throwing out items. What you consider garbage may be useful to someone else.
There are many centres that are looking for used furniture such as the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Clothing and light household items can be donated to thrift shops.
Household chemicals (antifreeze, automotive batteries, glues, nail polish and remover, propane tanks, fertilizer, ant, rodent or weed killer, bleach, cleaning solvents, etc. can be dropped off at Household Chemical Drop-Off locations (selected fire stations or landfill site). Our closest fire department is Fire Station # 4 at 1991 – 18th Ave. NE. Please check out the City of Calgary’s web site for acceptable items and other locations.
Electronics (computers, laptops, monitors, TV, printers, keyboards, etc) can be dropped off at the city electronic recycling depots. Our closest electronic recycling depot is Staples on 32nd Ave. NE. Please check out the City of Calgary’s web site for acceptable items and other locations.
Plastics, glass, paper, metal and cardboard should be recycled. Our Blue Bins are collected on Thursday.
These are all extra steps for us but a better solution for a healthy environment.
Please place your items inside the bin. No large items (furniture, appliances).
Please think of the environment before throwing out items. What you consider garbage may be useful to someone else.
There are many centres that are looking for used furniture such as the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Clothing and light household items can be donated to thrift shops.
Household chemicals (antifreeze, automotive batteries, glues, nail polish and remover, propane tanks, fertilizer, ant, rodent or weed killer, bleach, cleaning solvents, etc. can be dropped off at Household Chemical Drop-Off locations (selected fire stations or landfill site). Our closest fire department is Fire Station # 4 at 1991 – 18th Ave. NE. Please check out the City of Calgary’s web site for acceptable items and other locations.
Electronics (computers, laptops, monitors, TV, printers, keyboards, etc) can be dropped off at the city electronic recycling depots. Our closest electronic recycling depot is Staples on 32nd Ave. NE. Please check out the City of Calgary’s web site for acceptable items and other locations.
Plastics, glass, paper, metal and cardboard should be recycled. Our Blue Bins are collected on Thursday.
These are all extra steps for us but a better solution for a healthy environment.
Spring Cleanup Tips
With the arrival of spring comes the annual spring cleaning. Nothing can make you feel better in your living space than having it freshly cleaned.
Here are some tips to conquer cleanup projects.
* Wash the blinds - Metal blinds can be removed from the window and taken outside for washing. Use a scouring brush with a mild cleaner and some water to loosen dirt. Hang the blinds on a slanted surface and hose down with the garden hose to clean off the dirt.
* Clean the windows - Use water and dish soap and a sponge to wipe the inside and outside of windows. A rubber-tipped squeegee can be used to remove the excess moisture and provide a nice sheen on the window. It's less wasteful than using a handful of paper towels.
* Switch fan directions - Ceiling fans set to spin in a clockwise rotation draw air upward and then redistribute the warm air that collects at the ceiling. Clockwise is the ideal direction for the winter, but when spring arrives, it's time to hit the switch to change the blades to spin counterclockwise. Be sure to thoroughly dust the fan blades first, or you could end up with dust bunnies blowing around the room.
* Replace surface protectors - The small, adhesive pads that are placed on chair legs and furniture to protect against wood floor scratches need to be changed periodically. That's because dirt can accumulate under the pads and eventually damage the floor.
* Switch the linens - Change out comforters and darker shaded fabrics for lightweight items that bring a fresh, clean feeling that's perfect for spring.
* Clean the refrigerator - Remove old food and discard and take out other items and place in a cooler. Use a baking soda and water solution to scrub stains and sanitize the shelves and walls of the refrigerator.
* Clean the carpets - Rent a carpet shampooer and thoroughly clean the carpeting. Open the windows and let the crisp spring air help dry the damp carpeting afterwards.
* Clean the filters, ducts and vents - Spring might be synonymous with warmer temperatures, but for allergy sufferers spring can be a difficult time of year. When spring cleaning, don't forget to thoroughly clean filters, ducts and vents to help decrease exposure to airborne allergens.
Clear the basement of potentially harmful supplies - basements are often used to store paints, paint thinners, oils, solvents and other potentially toxic supplies. If any of these toxic supplies are old, consult the Recycling Centre to determine how best to discard such items. For those you want to keep, be sure the lids are tight and not leaking potentially harmful chemicals into the air.
Here are some tips to conquer cleanup projects.
* Wash the blinds - Metal blinds can be removed from the window and taken outside for washing. Use a scouring brush with a mild cleaner and some water to loosen dirt. Hang the blinds on a slanted surface and hose down with the garden hose to clean off the dirt.
* Clean the windows - Use water and dish soap and a sponge to wipe the inside and outside of windows. A rubber-tipped squeegee can be used to remove the excess moisture and provide a nice sheen on the window. It's less wasteful than using a handful of paper towels.
* Switch fan directions - Ceiling fans set to spin in a clockwise rotation draw air upward and then redistribute the warm air that collects at the ceiling. Clockwise is the ideal direction for the winter, but when spring arrives, it's time to hit the switch to change the blades to spin counterclockwise. Be sure to thoroughly dust the fan blades first, or you could end up with dust bunnies blowing around the room.
* Replace surface protectors - The small, adhesive pads that are placed on chair legs and furniture to protect against wood floor scratches need to be changed periodically. That's because dirt can accumulate under the pads and eventually damage the floor.
* Switch the linens - Change out comforters and darker shaded fabrics for lightweight items that bring a fresh, clean feeling that's perfect for spring.
* Clean the refrigerator - Remove old food and discard and take out other items and place in a cooler. Use a baking soda and water solution to scrub stains and sanitize the shelves and walls of the refrigerator.
* Clean the carpets - Rent a carpet shampooer and thoroughly clean the carpeting. Open the windows and let the crisp spring air help dry the damp carpeting afterwards.
* Clean the filters, ducts and vents - Spring might be synonymous with warmer temperatures, but for allergy sufferers spring can be a difficult time of year. When spring cleaning, don't forget to thoroughly clean filters, ducts and vents to help decrease exposure to airborne allergens.
Clear the basement of potentially harmful supplies - basements are often used to store paints, paint thinners, oils, solvents and other potentially toxic supplies. If any of these toxic supplies are old, consult the Recycling Centre to determine how best to discard such items. For those you want to keep, be sure the lids are tight and not leaking potentially harmful chemicals into the air.
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