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Community News -- November 2008
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Annual meeting. The annual meeting was held October
25, 2008 at the Central Oregon Realtors office – watch for
more news and updates concerning your community. |
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Conservation -- Power Down, Save Money. Looking to
cut back due to a tight budget or ready to go green? Here
are 10 quick and easy tips to accomplish both:
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Unplug appliances and electronics. TVs, computers and
kitchen appliances, as well as cell phone and laptop
chargers, all use energy when they are plugged in—even if
they are turned off. |
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Use power strips. “Smart” power strips automatically turn
off when electronics are off or when one main unit (like
your personal computer) is powered down. |
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Turn off lights. When you’re not in the room or not in the
house, there’s no need for all the lights to be on. |
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Clean and replace furnace or air conditioner filters. Dirty
filters block air flow, increase energy bills and shorten
equipment life. |
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In the warmer months, keep the shades and blinds down on
south-, east- and west-facing windows. In the colder months,
open them up and let the sun in. |
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Activate “sleep” features on your computer and office
equipment. When they go unused for a long period of time,
they power down. |
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Lower the thermostat. Wear a sweater around the house and
put an extra blanket on the bed at night. |
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Use fans instead of air conditioning when possible or
combine their use to turn down the air temperature a bit. |
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Close vents and doors to unused rooms. |
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Wash your laundry with cold water. It’s just as effective. |
Check with the Alliance to
Save Energy for more energy- and money-saving tips
or to subscribe to their free online newsletter.
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Bend in November. Looking for something to do? Check
out
these great ideas for events and activities in the
area in the month of November. |
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November recipe. Try this tasty variation on
bruschetta for a satisfying cold weather treat (from
www.wavejourney.com): |
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 tomatoes
1 sheet of frozen puff pastry - thawed at
room temperature
2 T. Dijon mustard
1/2 lb. fresh goat cheese
Fresh Basil (optional)
2 tsp. Herbs of Provence (mixture of
thyme, rosemary, basil)
4 T. olive oil
Salt and pepper
Cut the tomatoes into slices, salt lightly
and place in a strainer for 30 minutes to allow the extra
water to drip off. Roll the puff pastry out following
directions on box. Place pastry on parchment paper-lined
baking sheet. Spread the mustard onto the pastry sheet and
then fold edges over to make a lip - approx. 1/2 inch wide.
Place the tomato slices on the mustard. Add pepper; spread
the herbs and the fresh basil. Slice the goat cheese into
thin slices and place onto the tomatoes. Add the olive oil
onto the tart. Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for
30 minutes.
Serve with a green salad. Bon appétit !
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If you have any questions about The Parkwood Townhomes (The Bluffs)
Homeowners Association, please contact Central Oregon Community
Management at 318-0704.
David is
eager to hear from you!
Your Management Team
David Hummel, Community Manager
Kathy Oberst, Assistant Community Manager |
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Our community is managed by
They oversee the daily operations of
the association, making sure that the common areas are maintained,
assessments are collected, and residents' concerns are addressed.
Visit their
website
to learn more about their services.
Our community manager is David Hummel. He is available during
office hours - 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday - to answer your
questions. You can contact him by
email or
call him at 541-318-0704. |
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