1069 High St. • Dover, DE 19901Phone: (302) 678-3603 • Fax: (302) 678-3610 • www.doverfamilyhousing.com

March 2011

Dover AFB Properties1069 High Street (302) 678-3603Monday–Friday 0800–1700Saturday 0900–1200

Director Deborah AugustineAssistant Director Sandra NelsonLeasing Agent Andrea BeegleLeasing Agent Karina WrayLeasing Agent Tammie SimonAccountant Heidi Garrison

Maintenance Office3720 Pine Cabin Road (302) 736-0850Monday–Friday 0730–1630

Maintenance Director Dave MarriottAsst. Maintenance Director John Mast

A great place to call home!

Pods, Trailers, RVs and BoatsPortable On Demand (POD) storage

and storage trailers/autohaulers/utilitytrailers, RVs and boats are not permittedto be stored in your driveway or on yourpatio. You may have a POD for up tothree days before and after a move.Trailers, RVs and boats are onlypermitted for 24 hours. Have questions?Give us a call!

Housing HappeningsYou can submit your bulletins to be

posted on our webpage! It’s simple,just go to doverfamilyhousing.com,scroll down and click on CurrentResidents; then click on CommunityBulletin Board. You can read itemswe’ve updated or submit your bulletinfor approval. This is an approvedmethod for advertising your yardsales, once weather permits.

You can also use the site to put inRoutine Work Orders. Please do notsubmit EMERGENCY calls online.

Fitness CenterDo you need a 24-hour access

card? Come see us. One per family,please. Park in back and come inthrough the gate next to the pool.

Upcoming Activities16 March - St. Patrick’s Day

Drawing (moms and dads only,please). Winner will receive a $50certificate to a local restaurant.

18 March - Movie Night at theCommunity Center beginning at6:30 p.m.

25 March at 6:30 p.m. - EagleHeights BINGO! Prizes awardeddepending on age. No buy-in!

The Maintenance MinuteTo prevent your pipes from

bursting, please disconnect hosesfrom outdoor spigots when temps dropbelow 32ºF . If you have a leak, turnwater off at Manabloc. Don’t knowwhere it is? Please contactmaintenance (typically located behinda white panel, which is in your laundryroom, garage or closet—depending onyour floor plan).

We need access to yourmechanical rooms to change filters!Please do not lock your gates or placefurniture or other items in front ofmech room doors.

Can You Take the Heat?Once a year, clean the hose to

your dryer vent. Even if you diligentlyclean the lint filter after every load, lintbuilds up in your exhaust pipe and ishighly combustible. Cleaning theexhaust hose can prevent a buildupthat could cause a fire.

Friendly RemindersPlease clean up after your pet.

Whether they’re out back or out for awalk, you should always be preparedto clean up any little items they mayleave behind.

Please bag your trash and do notplace your trash on the curb before7 p.m. the evening before yourscheduled pickup.

Count the Hearts Winners!Congratulations to our winners!

Child Category - Jayden BroomeAdult Category - Miguel Vasquez

Spring Ahead forDaylight Saving!

Daylight saving time is March 13.This is a good time to replace smokealarm and carbon monoxide detectorbatteries.

Did You Know? Money Isn’t Made of Paper—It’s Made of Cotton!

Trivia Whiz: Showingthe Shamrocks

In March, shamrocks seem to popup everywhere. The three-leavedtoken of Irish luck has roots in bothDruid and Christian traditions, but inIrish lawns, the plant is considered aweed. Here are some other factsabout shamrocks:

• Sham shamrocks? Scholars,botanists and florists argue overthe species of the Irish shamrockof lore. The shamrock often iscounted as part of the cloverfamily, but in drawings of theplant, the typically heart-shapedleaves indicate wood sorrel, amember of the oxalis family.

• Badge of rebellion. In the 18thand 19th centuries, some Irishwore shamrocks to display theirdissatisfaction with British rule.The phrase “the wearing o’ thegreen” is said to have originatedduring this period.

• Snake stopper? The shamrockwas believed to be a remedy forsnake and scorpion bites.Tradition holds that snakes arenever seen near shamrocks.

• Here comes the luck. Toencourage a fortuitous union,shamrocks are sometimesplaced in a bride’s bouquet orworn on a groom’s lapel.

• Drinking of the green.McDonald’s introduced its mintygreen Shamrock Shake in 1970,whetting Americans’ appetite forseasonal specialty beverages.

A Mark of IrelandWhile the Celtic harp is the official

emblem of Ireland, the shamrock is apopular symbol, too. The Irish airlineAer Lingus uses the shamrock in itslogo, and the flag of Montreal featuresa shamrock to represent the Canadiancity’s Irish population.

Put Some Spring in Your StepSpring’s warmer days are perfect

for starting an outdoor walkingprogram. Walking is an ideal exercise.It’s weight-bearing, so it strengthensbones. It’s aerobic, so it improvesheart and lung function. And otherthan the price of a good pair ofwalking shoes, it’s free. So if yourdoctor says it’s OK, it’s time to hit theground walking.

How far? A good beginner’s goal isto head out the door, walk five to10 minutes and then walk back. Ifthat’s easy, next time walk 10 or15 minutes before turning back.Increase your time in five-minuteincrements. Focus on how you feel,not how far you’re walking.

How fast? Aim to walk a bit fasterthan normal, as if you were late to anappointment. But slow down if you feelwinded. You should have enoughbreath to keep up a conversation.

How often? Walking five days aweek is ideal, but any amount ofexercise is beneficial.

Warm up. Stretching can injurecold muscles, so hold off until you’vewalked awhile.

Be safe. Don’t walk alone onsecluded trails, and always carry a cellphone. Protect your skin withsunscreen. Wear reflective clothing ifyou’re walking at dawn or dusk.

Walking is an ideal exercise. It’s weight-bearing, so itstrengthens bones.

Creating Safe PasswordsThese days, it seems as though

every website requires a password.People tend to use the samepassword for many accounts, but thismakes you vulnerable to hacking andidentity theft. The prospect of comingup with a bunch of hack-proofpasswords, let alone memorizingthem, is daunting, but there are sometricks that help.

Make a password at least eightcharacters long with a mixture ofnumbers and letters, upper- andlowercase. Avoid using info that couldbe obvious, such as your name, birthdate or the name of your child or pet.Think of a phrase you won’t forget,and use the first letter of each word.Then replace some of the letters withnumbers. For example, substitute 1for the letter I or L, or a zero for theletter O.

Come up with a core password youcan remember, then add a differentprefix or suffix with numbers for eachsite. For example, “HelloAmazon”becomes “He110Amaz0n5.” Toupdate your password, just changethe number but keep the corepassword the same.

Writing down your passwordscould be dangerous—what if someonefound that list? But you can writedown a clue or part of the password tojog your memory, just not enough soothers could figure it out. Also, don’tput any clues in an obvious placesuch as on a sticky note under yourkeyboard.

It’s Easy Eating GreenWe’ve heard we should try to live a

greener lifestyle by reducing, reusingand recycling. But what about ourdiets? Making environmentallyconscious choices can be better forour waistlines, our wallets andour planet.

Buy local. When you purchaselocally produced fruits, vegetables,meats, eggs and dairy products,you’re supporting area farmers andcutting back on the fuel it takes totruck food across the country.

Go organic. Treating produce withpesticides can pollute soil,groundwater and possibly you. Ifyou’re budget-conscious, aim fororganic when buying produce withthin, edible skins such as berries,grapes and bell peppers.

Eat lower on the food chain.Producing a pound of meat takesmuch more water and energy thanproducing a pound of grain orvegetables.

Ditch the drive-through. Idling inline at a fast-food restaurant wastesgas. Park the car and order inside.Better yet, whip up a quick meal athome. You’ll save packaging wasteand money, too.

Banish bottled water. Even if yourecycle those plastic bottles, it stilltakes energy to produce, transportand recycle them.

Take baby steps. You don’t have togo cold turkey on cheeseburgers.Even small changes, such as eatingone meatless meal a week, can makea big difference over time.

The Perfect Chicken SandwichIngredients:• 1/3 cup mayonnaise• 6 basil leaves, finely chopped• Zest and juice of 1 lemon• Salt and pepper• 8 slices multigrain bread• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 2 roasted chicken breasts, sliced

(use leftover roasted chicken orrotisserie chicken)

• 8 thin slices Gruyere cheeseDirections:In a small mixing bowl, stir together

mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest andjuice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Brush one side of each slice ofbread with olive oil. Spread basilmayonnaise on the opposite side ofeach slice. Top four slices of bread(olive oil-side down) with chicken.Sprinkle with salt and pepper, ifdesired. Add two slices of cheese overthe chicken and top with remainingfour pieces of bread (olive oil-side up).

Heat sandwich press or skillet, addsandwiches, and cook until goldenand cheese has melted.

To get more tips and recipes, visitwww.GoWithTheGrain.org.

Dangers ofEnergy-Efficient Bulbs

Please follow all safety instructionslisted when replacing your lightbulbs.Energy-efficient bulbs have a longerlifespan than traditional bulbs and onebulb can save you as much as $40over the life of the bulb! Werecommend you stick with reputablebrands, such as Sylvana, GE,Phillips, etc.

We encourage energy-efficiencyand savings, but would like for you toconsider the following warnings:

• Compact Fluorescent Lamps(CFLs) should not be used with adimmer switch unless CLEARLYmarked otherwise

• CFLs should not be used inplace of three-way bulbs unlessclearly marked otherwise

• CFLs being used outdoorsMUST be enclosed

• CFLs should not be used inEmergency Exit fixtures or lights

These types of bulbs also containsmall amounts of mercury and shouldnot be thrown away with householdwaste. Home Depot recycles CFLs!

Installation of Storm DoorsDue to the problems certain floor

plans have encountered with leaks attheir back doors, we have elected topurchase and install storm doors forALL homes that don’t already haveone. This process began in mid-February and will take approximatelyeight weeks to complete (weatherpermitting). Residents are beingnotified approximately five days priorto installation. This will be a one-dayprocess and resident must either behome or grant Permission to Enter forthat day. Thank you for yourunderstanding!

Positive Thought“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is

only to be understood.”—Marie Curie

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1069 High St. • Dover, DE 19901

SPRING IS ON THE WAY!As the weather warms, we’re looking forward to

seeing you enjoying all the amenities our community has to offer.

Thanks for making your home with us!