Issue #3: March 2015
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The History of March
March is the third month of the year, has 31 days, and is named after Mars, the Roman
god of war. March was originally the first month of the year in the Roman calendar
because of its association with the first day of spring. The vernal or March equinox falls
during this month between the 19th and 21st. March also marked a time when war would
resume after the long winter months. January became the first month of the calendar year
around 700 BCE. Although January 1st is New Year’s Day, many cultures and religions
still celebrate the beginning of the New Year in March.
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March’s birth flower is the
daffodil.
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The Vance Family Housing Staff would
like extend best wishes to our Leasing
Agent, Marjorie Begue. She has been a
valuable asset to our team and will be
greatly missed!
The birthstones for March
are aquamarine and
bloodstone which
symbolize courage.
Spring is just around the corner! Are
you ready? We sure are!
Hunt Update
CEL Resident Satisfaction Survey Comments
VANCE FAMILY HOUSING
STAFF
Jena McNaughton: Community Director
Melissa Patterson: Leasing Agent
Gina Penton: Maintenance Director
Erica Davis: Maintenance Coordinator
Ever wonder if anyone actually READS the CEL
comments? Your community director does and I
read every one from every property.
MANY of you commented about your
dishwasher.
I’d like your help to provide
guidance regarding replacements. Please email
me and tell me what you like or dislike about
your dishwasher. Be specific. “I hate it all” isn’t
as helpful as “food remains on the dishes after
washing”. Please include HOW you use your
dishwasher – such as, “I pre-rinse and run it
once a week, or “I run it daily”. Include the make
and model. The make is usually on the front, the
model number is usually on a plate or sticker on
the inside front or side of the door.
Wayne Toel: Maintenance Technician
Maintenance
Josh Wood: Maintenance Technician
We’re talking dishwashers…please let us know if
you like yours or tell us why not. Include make
and model number. Thanks!
Remember, if your dishwasher is fine,
please let me know that, too, along with
make and model. Email
paula.baker@huntcompanies.com
Thank you!
Dishwashers
With many survey comments on dishwasher woes, here are a few helpful tips:
If you’ll not be running the dishwasher right away, lightly rinse dishes before loading
If you’ll be running the dishwasher, no need to rinse, but scrape food debris from dishes
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Load plates facing the center – so half are facing one way, half the other
Do not place plates or platters in front, parallel to the front of the dishwasher. This blocks
the detergent from getting to the dishes. It’s ok to load them along the back.
Dishwashers and sinks share a water line. Run water in the sink until hot, AND THEN
start the dishwasher. This helps dissolve the detergent. Use the detergent cup, even with
packets, so the detergent is dispensed during the wash cycle
Different detergents work better in different areas, so ask what your neighbors are using
Don’t buy more detergent than you’ll use in three months. It works best fresh.
Scoop any debris out of the trap or the bottom of the dishwasher after each use
Consider using a dishwasher cleaner every few months
Issue #3: March 2015
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Daylight Savings
Time Begins.
Set clocks forward
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First Day of Spring
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Weather
Preparedness Class
11:30a-1:00p
VFH Community
Center
Calendar Events
•
Weather Preparedness Class.
Tuesday, March 31st – At the Vance
Family Housing Community Center from
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All residents are
welcome to attend! A light lunch will be
provided and if you plan to eat, you must
RSVP by Monday, March 30th.
The class will be hosted by Mike
Honigsberg, Certified Director of the
Garfield County Office of Emergency
Management. This is a very informative
class on being weather prepared and
weather aware.
You are encouraged to attend especially if
you are not familiar with Oklahoma weather!
We believe this is something everyone can
benefit from. We hope to see you there!
"How we prepare determines the
outcome of ANY situation. How we
cope with the reality of disaster depends
on our level of preparedness."