From our family to yours!!

Closing out the holiday reminder!!

Please remember to take down your holiday decorations no later than the 15th of January.

If you have any questions please feel free to call the office at 919-489-7599.

Christmas tree Disposal

If you dispose of a tree please take them to the large blue dumpster near building number 6.

 

Do not leave trees by the trash dumpsters.

 

 If anything is blocking the dumpsters it will not be emptied.

 

Have a happy holiday!!

New rule for gym access

January 2, 2015 all gym access cards will be disabled. Please stop by the office to have your card

re-activated. Remember the fitness center is for residents only.

Effective January 1, 2015 NO GUESTS will be able to use the fitness center. Residents only

-no exceptions. All residents under 16 must be with a parent or legal guardian who is a lease holder to use the fitness center.

Effective January 1, 2015 access cards will be $25.00. Replacement cards will be $50.00. All fees are non

-refundable.

Some information on why we change our air filter. Dont forget to change yours!!

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is vital to the health of a building and its occupants, and it can impact productivity and the bottom line. Poor IAQ can lead to irritation, allergies, asthma, reproductive and developmental problems, and cancer.
Following a few rules can help maintenance and engineering managers maintain healthy indoor environments in commercial and institutional buildings. Proper HVAC system maintenance and reducing the amount of indoor air contaminants through source control are the most basic steps to ensure healthy buildings and the well-being of occupants and visitors.

IAQ Maintenance Strategies

HVAC systems play a significant role in promoting IAQ and are the primary method for providing thermal comfort, removing or diluting the byproducts of occupancy, and providing proper building pressurization. These systems also are the primary transport mechanisms for indoor contaminants and might become a source of IAQ complaints if neglected.
Because of the impact HVAC systems can have on a building’s indoor environment, it is important for technicians to adhere to proper maintenance practices. Technicians can perform a handful of procedures to keep systems working properly and free from contaminants that might negatively impact a building’s IAQ.
These procedures include: changing filters; cleaning coils; flushing the condensate system; lubricating moving parts; replacing components designed to wear out at appropriate intervals — sealed bearings and drive belts; and inspecting for signs of damage or premature equipment failure.
Failure to perform these maintenance practices can lead to mechanical failures or fouling of the equipment. Examples of failures include: stuck dampers; blocked evaporator or condenser coils; malfunctioning control components; clogged condensate drains; ineffective pipe insulation; and disconnected ducts or blocked strainers. Lack of proper maintenance also can lead to reduced cooling capacity and airflow, which might result in poor ventilation and thermal-comfort issues.
Good testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures are important tools in combating equipment failures or poor operation. Implementing these procedures when new construction and renovation projects are completed can help verify equipment operation, establish adequate air and water flows, and determine the general adherence of the mechanical systems to the intended performance.
Technicians can perform testing, adjusting and balancing procedures on existing systems as well to verify current operation meets the original design intent. Improper testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures can leave managers with poor or incomplete information and can cause technicians to overlook problems, such as inactive controls, duct leaks, missing air devices, or malfunctioning equipment.
Replacing filters at appropriate intervals also is important for healthy IAQ. Excessive dust loading on aging filters can lead to reduced airflow, and extreme loading can cause a filter to collapse and release captured dust. Replacing filters too often also can prevent filters from reaching their design efficiencies. As a filter loads, the efficiency will increase as particulate matter is captured more quickly.

Tips on saftey for the holiday's

Fresh tree:
- Be sure the needles are not falling off, that it is a fresh tree. When you bring it home be sure to trim two inches off the bottom of the tree and keep it full of water.
- Check the water every day to keep it from drying out.
- When the holidays are over take the tree out as soon as possible
Artificial tree:
- Tested UL approved tree.
- Check your lights, never have more than 3 strands put together. Make sure the connections and bulbs are not loose, plug is not falling apart, the insulation is not cracking on it.
Outside:
- Always use the plastic clips to hang your lights up, not nails. You always have a chance of clipping the wire .
- Again, never more than 3 strands together, also be sure they are outside lights, not indoor lights. Make sure to use the right extension cord for plugging them in.
- Unplug tree lights before going to bed or leaving home.

Closing early tommorow

Beech Lake will be closing at 12:30 on Wednesday, December 10th.

We will re-open on Thursday 9 am.

Our apologies for any inconvenience.

For qualified maintenance emergencies call 919-489-7599 and leave a detailed voice message.




Saturday the 13th and 20nd! Stop by between 11am and 4 pm. We will provide all wrapping needs for the holidays! Coffee, hot coco, tea and snacks will be available. Any questions please feel free to call the office.

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                                                        When: November 19th, 2014

                  
                                                        Time: 6:00- until
                                   

                                                         Where: Clubhouse


        

Winner of the food drive

Winner of the Food Drive 

Debra (15 B)

Thanks to everyone that was able to participated.

We Appreciated all the donations....

Renters Insurance

Before you sign/renew your new lease please make sure you have insurance.

E-Renters insurance update in our system as soon as you apply!!

Hours of operation are-Mon-Fri 7am -9pm/ Sat&Sun 9am-7pm Easten 

Telephone Number-1888-906-5865

Please call our office or you can pick up a brochure anytime.

Job needed?

Gabriel Clemente is looking for two servers in the p.m. please contact @ 919-260-8978 mirada1_angel@yahoo.com

      Tips for tick or treating:

     *Plan a route in advance

     *Wear comfy shoes

     *Stay well lit
                                                   
     *Avoid mask

    *Use flexible props

  *Make sure all costumes are short

Thing's that is going on in the general area

Cary's Great Pumpkin Carve
October 25, 2014

Times: 2pm
Presenting Organization: Town of Cary
Venue: Cary Performance Green
Address: Corner of Academy St. and Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, NC 27511
Admission: Pumpkins for sale $3; Family-Friendly Halloween TV Specials are free
Phone:919.469.4061
Area: Cary
Visit Website
Stop by the Pumpkin Patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve at one of our carving stations or bring your own pumpkin to carve. After the pumpkin lighting, family friendly Halloween TV specials, including Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be shown outdoors under the stars.

After hours number: 919-489-7599

(Emergency only)

-Water Leak

-No power

-Refrigerator (not heating or cooling)

-Water Heaters

-Hvac (heating and Air)

-Lock outs

Please look at your after emergencies list given upon move in, as full detail is not giving up here.

As always thank you for being apart of beech lake!!

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You are invited

Halloween Party

Where: Beech lake Club House

When: 10/31/2014

Time: 6:00 p.m

*All PG-13 Hollo-ween Costume*

Winners will be announced on November 3rd.

Food and refreshments will be served!!

Stay Healthy

The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a flu shot. But there are also other important things you can do to stay healthy during flu outbreaks.
For many people, fall means the start of football season. Those shorter, cooler days also mark the start of flu season. So make fall a time to beef up your efforts to prevent the flu and other respiratory infections.
1. Wash your hands often. Hand washing is a simple but powerful way to prevent many types of infections, including the flu. Use soap (any type will do) and warm water. Scrub for 15 to 20 seconds. Rinse well, and dry with a clean towel or paper towel. If you don't have access to soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand wipe or gel sanitizer.
2. Keep your hands away from your face. Flu germs can live for hours on surfaces such as doorknobs and desks. They can enter your body if you touch a contaminated surface and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
3. Steer clear of sick people. Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick. If possible, stay out of crowds when flu outbreaks are highest in your area.
4. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue and then throw it away. If you don't have a tissue, use your hand. Then wash your hands to get rid of the germs.
5. Build your defenses. Keep your immune system strong by eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep and getting regular exercise. Always talk to your doctor before you increase your activity level.
If you get the flu
Sometimes even the best prevention fails. If you do get the flu, stay home until you're well. This can help keep the flu from spreading.
Antiviral medicine can often shorten the severity and duration of the flu. But it works best if you start taking it within the first two days after flu symptoms start. Symptoms of flu can include fever, headache, tiredness, sore throat, dry cough, nasal congestion and body aches.

FALL BBQ

Beech lake will be throwing a fall BBQ party,pool side on

10/18/2014 from 1 p.m to 3 p.m

We look forward to seeing you there.

Thanksgiving Food Drive!!!

BEECH LAKE APARTMENTS
ITS TIME TO GIVE BACK!

We here at Beech lake believe in giving back. We feel that it is our duty to help the less fortunate, especially this time of year. I know that together we can make a difference.
We are having our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

We will accept donations from
October 9th, 2014-November 9th 2014
Your contribution will be donated to
The Durham Rescue Mission

As an added incentive to give, you will receive one raffle ticket per item donated. At the end of the food drive one ticket will be chosen ant random. The winner will receive $100 off of Decembers Rent!!!!! We will announce the winner on
November 10th.

Items most recommended: Canned meats, canned vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, soup, dried beans, canned fruit, rice, peanut butter and jelly, cereal , grits and oatmeal.

Personal Hygiene: Toothbrushes, tooth paste and floss, deodorant, razor and shaving cream, soap and shampoo, lotion, washcloth, feminine products, diapers, blankets.

All non-perishable items are appreciated!

Please fill up your bag and bring it to the office!









THURSDAY, MAY 5TH
7 P.M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT

1234 MAIN STREET BOTHELL, WA



BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!
RSVP: 425-555-0199

How many candy corn are in the jar contest!

              

  How Many Are in the Jar?

 

Stop by the Beech Lake Apartments leasing office for a chance to win tickets to the NC State Fair!  All you have to do is guess how many candy corn is in the jar.  This contest is open to residents and guests!

We will give away a pair of admission tickets and ride tickets to
 1 resident and 1 guest!!!

Beech Lake Community Watch Meeting

Community Watch Meeting

When: Wednesday, September 10th , 2014

Where: Beech Lake Club House

Hosted by The Durham Sheriffs Department

Please come out and be apart of our Community Watch meeting. We will have a representative from the Durham County Sheriff department onsite available to answer any and all questions you may have.

We encourage you to come a be apart of this meeting. It will be very informative. We here at Beech Lake care very much about your safety.

There will be snacks and drinks.

Hope to See you there!!!!

Watch vs. Warning

                    

Here are some meanings of weather related warnings and watches.

  Watches vs. Warnings:

A flash flood Watch means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding, a very dangerous situation. Do not attempt to cross water-covered roadways, as your vehicle could be swept downstream.
 
A flash flood Warning means a flash flood is imminent or is occurring. Take immediate action to protect life and property.

A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms over a larger-scale region for a duration of at least 3 hours. Tornadoes are not expected in such situations but isolated tornado development can also occur.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when there is evidence based on radar or a reliable spotter that a thunderstorm is producing, or forecast to produce, wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, structural wind damage, and/or hail 1" in diameter or greater.

A Tornado watch is issued when there is a threat of large hail, damaging wind, and the possibility of multiple tornadoes.

A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado (or sometimes a funnel cloud) has been spotted or is denoted by radar. When a tornado warning is issued for your area you should seek shelter immediately.

Be safe!

Spring Cleaning Donations

Spring Cleaning Donations

We here at Beech Lake Apartments believe in giving back. 

Here is your chance to clear out your closets and pantries and help people less fortunate.

We are excepting nonperishable items from now until May 13th. 

All of the items will be donated to the 

Durham Rescue Mission.

You can bring all items by the Beech Lake leasing office.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at (919)489-7599.

Thanks,

Beech Lake Staff

The pool is back open!

Swim! Swim! Swim!

The renovations to our pool has been put on hold. So this means that the pool is now opened back up!

Have fun and be safe!

Beech Lake Staff

Beech Lake will be closed for Easter

Here come the Easter Bunnies!

In observance of Easter Beech Lake Apartments leasing office will be closed on Sunday, April 20th.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!

New Cookout in Durham

There is a new cookout opening in Durham on shannon rd. 

( Where the old Taco bell use to be).

They need to hire employees to work in it. 

They are 

holding interviews on 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

from 2-5 PM

Root Beer Floats

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Stop by the clubhouse today from 5 pm - 6 pm for some delicious root beer floats!

Cheers!

YAPPY HOUR TOMORROW!

Valentine's Day Trivia Question

 

 

 

Who ever knows the answer to the question below call in NOW! (919)489-7599

 

 

 

What is the most common gift given on Valentine's Day?

 

 

The prize will be a BIG bag of candy!!!

Winter Weather Precaution Advisory!

Residents of Beech Lake;

There is currently a winter weather supply shortage (ie: salt) and therefore we will not be able to treat the property in preparation for the weather. We will do our best to work with what we have in stock.

 In lieu of our supply shortage we ask that you all take extreme precaution when venturing out on the property.

In the event that your power goes out, please be patient and call Duke Energy (1-800-726-3853) for updates on when it will be restored.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Beech Lake Management

Safety Letter- PLEASE READ

BEECH LAKE APARTMENTS

　

　

Important Reminder-Please Read Carefully

To all residents of Beech Lake Apartments:　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　                                     February 2014

　

　

Please be sure that when you are away, your windows are closed and locked as well as your sliding glass door/patio. If you have a sliding glass door, please check to be sure the Charlie Bar is fully functional and will close across the glass. If you have any concerns about the functioning of the Charlie Bar, please contact maintenance. You are able to do this online through your resident portal. (Please call the office with questions about accessing your resident portal.)

　

We recommend that you get to know your neighbors and always lock your apartment door/ patio doors and windows whenever you are inside your apartment and whenever you leave your apartment.　 Always keep your windows securely latched. Please close all blinds when you are not at home.

We also suggest that you contact your insurance agent and maintain insurance coverage for your personal belongings in case of theft.

Keep your car doors locked at all times. Do not leave any electronics or valuables in your car. This includes chargers for your GPS or phones. Take your things inside where they can not be seen.

If you see a crime occurring, you need to immediately call 911.　 Failure to do so could result in crucial delays. After first notifying local law enforcement authorities, you should then contact the apartment answering service, the management office or other appropriate onsite personnel.

We urge all residents to double-check to make sure all existing locks and latches are working and to notify us immediately if these security devices are not working.　

As you can appreciate, while we care about your safety and security, no one can ensure your safety or the security of your personal items.

Please remember that your security is your responsibility and that of the local law enforcement agencies. If you see suspicious activity call 911 and report it. Do not wait.

We thank you for your prompt attention to these matters. Please contact the office with any questions or concerns you may have.

　

The Management Staff for Beech Lake Apartments

　

　

Stop by the clubhouse this afternoon to decorate a cookie!

Fun Trivia Question

Here's a fun question....

What building is the new cell phone tower next to?

Lets see who knows the property.

Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

Warm up by the fire place

WE LOVE OUR RESIDENTS!!!!

Stop by he clubhouse tomorrow to warm up by the fire place,enjoy some hot cocoa, tea or coffee and goodies.

5-7pm. Tuesday, January 28th 

Drop off your full February rent and utility payment to enter into a drawing to win $100.00 off March rent!!!

Our New Grill

 

 

Look at what's new here at

Beech Lake Apartments!!!

 

 

This is a picture of our new grill!

 

It is located in our pool area and

open all year long!

 

It closes at dark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duke Energy Tips for the current extreme temperature conditions

Duke Energy asks customers to conserve electricity for the next 24 hours

As temperatures across the nation continue to plummet to historic lows, Duke Energy officials are asking the company’s customers to conserve power during the next 24 hours, as extreme temperatures continue.

Below are some steps customers can take:

• Turn off unnecessary lights and postpone household chores, where possible, that involve the use of electricity.
• The thermostat is a real culprit of higher winter bills. To help save energy and money, select the lowest comfortable setting when home, and bump the thermostat down a degree or two when leaving home.
• The ceiling fan in the home is a great way to stay cool in the summer – and warm in the winter. Simply set the fans to operate in a clockwise direction, which pushes warm air back down into the room.
• Leave your drapes or blinds open to allow the sun’s rays to warm the house.
• Inefficient heating can also add to monthly power bills during colder temperatures. One of the easiest things customers can do to support heating efficiency is to change air filters regularly. A dirty air filter makes a heating system work harder, which uses more energy.
• Find these and other tips at www.duke-energy.com. Just click on the “save energy and money” link.

Customers who experience an outage should call Duke Energy’s automated outage-reporting systems for their respective utility:

• Duke Energy Carolinas: 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
• Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky: 1-800-543-5599
• Duke Energy Progress: 1-800-419-6356

Customers may also report an outage or view current outages online at www.duke-energy.com/storms.

If you lose power, please turn off as many appliances and electronics as possible. This will help with restoration efforts as it will reduce the immediate demand on the power lines when power is restored.

Once your power is restored, wait a few minutes before turning your equipment back on.