500 Warner Robins St. • Robins AFB, GA 31098Phone: (478) 225-9374 • Fax: (478) 225-9367 • www.robinsiifamilyhousing.com

September 2011

Your Friendly StaffNikki Summers Community DirectorCharles Arnold Maintenance DirectorKisha Aultman Leasing AgentAngela Newman Leasing AgentRick Nall Asst. Maintenance DirectorCarl Burriss Maintenance TechKirk Johnson Maintenance TechTommy Bowman Grounds TechMarc Vachon Make Ready TechRichie Mills Work Order Coordinator

Office HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday and Sunday Closed

Three Things You Need to KnowDriving with less than a quarter tank

of gas can damage your fuel pump.Rotate your car tires every 5,000 to

10,000 miles to help prevent wear.Washing your car every few weeks,

especially if you live in a cold climate,helps prevent corrosion and rust.

Lights, Camera, Action!We’re hosting a movie night! Don’tworry about the popcorn or sodas,

we’ll provide all the snacks. Just takea seat and enjoy the show with your

family and neighbors!We’ll see you at the movies!

Huntington Village EastCommunity Center

Sept. 236–8 P.M.

Salute to Labor“I believe in the dignity of labor,

whether with head or hand, that theworld owes no man a living but that itowes every man an opportunity tomake a living.”

—John D. Rockefeller Jr.We’d like to salute the efforts of all

working people this Labor Day, andwe hope you enjoy the holiday tothe fullest.

Remember Your GrandparentsThe Sunday after Labor Day is

Grandparents Day, a time toremember with special affection theimportance of grandparents in ourlives. On this special day, take time tovisit your grandparents, send them acard or give them a call. It will brightentheir day to know that you care.

Maintenance MomentWe want to keep our property

well-maintained and a place that youcontinue to love to call home. Help usstay in top-notch shape by promptlyreporting all maintenance issues, bigor small, to the office. Thanks.

Show Your ChapeauSeptember is Fall Hat Month.

Bright IdeaSeveral times each year, check the

batteries in your emergency flashlightsand radio. During severe weather, youwon’t want to search forreplacements—especially withhurricane season among us.

Also remember to test your COdetectors and smoke detectors on aregular basis.

Hard-Core About ApplesApples appear as the archetypal

symbol of health, and for good reason.They are an excellent source ofantioxidants, fiber and potassium.Apples may lower the risk of asthma,lung cancer and other diseases, andthey also combat tooth decay bycleaning teeth and gums and fightingoff bacteria. Here are some other factsabout the fruit:

• Doctor deterrent. One of theearliest printed instances that “anapple a day keeps the doctoraway” can be found in an 1866edition of the Oxford Journal,Notes and Queries. It states: “Eatan apple on going to bed, andyou’ll keep the doctor fromearning his bread.”

• It’s official. The apple is theofficial state fruit of Rhode Island,New York, Washington, WestVirginia, Illinois, Minnesotaand Vermont.

• Terms of endearment. Thephrase “apple of my eye”appeared in a work by KingAlfred the Great titled “Gregory’sPastoral Care” written inA.D. 885. It also appeared inWilliam Shakespeare’s “AMidsummer Night’s Dream” inthe 1590s.

• By any other name. Apples arepart of the rose family, and soare pears, peaches, plums,apricots, cherries, blackberriesand strawberries.

• Famous name. Silver-screenqueen Gwyneth Paltrow namedher daughter Apple, who wasborn on May 14, 2004.

“Surely the apple is thenoblest of fruits.”

—Henry David Thoreau

Slay the Energy VampiresWe all get 24 hours a day. How are

some people able to get so muchdone in those 1,440 minutes?Chances are they’ve learned how todrive a stake through the hearts ofenergy vampires—activities that takea toll in tiredness. Try these tips forslaying some common culprits:

Late nights. After all the day’schores are done, who doesn’t crave alittle “me” time? TV, video games and

social media—all-night sources ofamusement—are temptingdistractions. Allow yourself an hour inthe evening for entertainment. Set atimer. When it goes off, it’s time to turnin for the night.

Sugary snacks. Sweet treatsdeliver a rush of energy followed by alingering crash. Instead, reach forcomplex carbohydrates such as rawveggies and whole-grain crackers,lean protein such as low-fat yogurt orhealthy fats such as walnuts andalmonds.

Negative Nellies. Being a goodfriend means lending a listening earand a shoulder to cry on. Butfriendship is a two-way street. If therelationship is out of balance,establish boundaries. Limit theamount of time you’re available, and ifyour friend’s problems persist, tactfullysuggest she get professional help.

CookingWhat’s

Unusual Chili ChoicesHeat up a chilly night with a

steaming bowl of savory chili.America’s favorite stew is simmeringwith possibilities as unusualingredients crop up in recipes acrossthe country. From the traditional blendof beans and spices to theover-the-top additions of fruit, noodlesor seafood, chili stirs up lots ofattention this season. Here are someunconventional flavors found indifferent chili concoctions:

Tropical. Hawaiian-inspired recipesput a sweet spin on a savory favorite.Fruits such as pineapple and mangomake their way into this variation,

often with rice, ginger and spicy pork.Pumpkin. Pureed pumpkin puts a

slight twist on the traditional recipeand adds a mild, sweet flavor.

Pasta. Some chili recipes resemblea soup more than a stew, but thesethinner consistencies are no slouchwhen served over a bed of noodles.

Seafood. A twist to the popularwhite chicken chili variation nowincludes seafood. Shrimp, scallopsand pieces of white fish get caught upin this concoction, usually withsautéed garlic and bell peppers.

Chocolate. Bacon, sausage,barbecue sauce and chocolate mingleto make a statement for your sweettooth in chocolate chili.

Dollars and Sense:Save or Splurge?

We’re all trying to save a dollar, butwhen it comes to certain products,scrimping on value brands can leavecustomers disappointed. Take someadvice from beauty experts so you’llknow whether to dig up spare changeor hang onto your wallet when theseitems appear on your shopping list:

Anti-aging night cream: Splurge.Experts suggest shelling out moremoney for an expensive night creambecause it usually means moresophisticated research has been doneon the product and it may containhigher quality active ingredients.

Shampoo: Save. All shampoos areformulated to cleanse, so you canscale back on suds. The trick is tolook for a product designed for yourhair type. Conditioners, however,protect and repair hair, so splurgingon an expensive brand may deliverthe best results.

Toilet paper: Splurge.Bargain-priced bath tissue seems likea deal in the store, but if you have touse more, it’s not really a savings.

Undershirts: Save. White tees andtanks soak up perspiration and canget dingy in no time. Save your cashfor other threads and just replace yourundershirts when they’re worn out.

Gym clothes: Splurge. Washinggym clothes after every sweat sessionputs a lot of wear and tear on thematerial. Buy brands that can keep upwith you.

Tasty Tea Baked ApplesIngredients:• 1 cup water• 4 Lipton cup-size tea bags• 4 large baking apples (such as

Rome or Golden Delicious),cored

• 1/4 cup firmly packed darkbrown sugar

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts• 2 tablespoons raisins• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 4 teaspoons butterDirections:Preheat oven to 350° F. In 1-quart

saucepan, bring water to a boil;remove from heat. Add tea bags andbrew 3 minutes, dunking occasionally.Remove tea bags and squeeze;set aside.

Peel top 1/3 of apples. In8-inch-square baking dish, arrangeapples, peeled end up; set aside.

In small bowl, combine brownsugar, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon.Evenly spoon walnut mixture intocenter of apples, then evenly top withbutter. Pour tea over and aroundapples.

Bake uncovered, bastingoccasionally, 1 hour or until applesare tender.

For more recipes, visitwww.MakingLifeBetter.com.

Wit & Wisdom“All labor that uplifts humanityhas dignity and importance and

should be undertaken withpainstaking excellence.”—Martin Luther King Jr.

“Laziness may appear attractive,but work gives satisfaction.”

—Anne Frank

“By working faithfully eight hours aday, you may eventually get to beboss and work 12 hours a day.”

—Robert Frost

“Nothing will work unless you do.”—Maya Angelou

“Far and away the best prize that lifehas to offer is the chance to work hard

at work worth doing.”—Theodore Roosevelt

“If you put all your strength and faithand vigor into a job and try to do thebest you can, the money will come.”

—Lawrence Welk

“Opportunities are usually disguisedas hard work, so most people don’t

recognize them.”—Ann Landers

“Many people worry so much aboutmanaging their careers but rarely

spend half that much energymanaging their lives. I want to make

my life, not just my job, the best it canbe. The rest will work itself out.”

—Reese Witherspoon

“To find joy in work is to discover thefountain of youth.”—Pearl S. Buck

“Work spares us from three evils:boredom, vice and need.”

—Voltaire

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