Bring Some Books to the Lodge and Support a Great Cause!

Dear Residents,

Hello, my name is Averie.  I am a sixth grader at St. Aloysius grade school.  Every fall each student in my school completes a Social Justice service project.  This year, for my project I am holding a book drive for women and children in need.  If you would like to donate any new or used women’s and/or children’s books, there is a drop box in the lodge.  Books are being collected now through November 30^th.  On December 1^st, they will be taken to the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant (WCFR) for distribution to the restaurant patrons.  Thank you very much for any contributions you are able to make.

Sincerely,

Averie

Women’s & Children’s

Free Restaurant

Information about the WCFR:

Since 1988, the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant has been serving the needs of low-income women and children from their location at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1620 N. Monroe St. The WCFR promotes good nutrition and healthy eating habits throughout their programs. It serves three meals a week, using real plates and utensils, instead of plastic.  Servers take meals to guests seated at tables as they would in a restaurant.  After serving meals, servers sit with guests and converse.

Over 100 guests and visitors attend dinner at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and about 150 to 200 come at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

In 2004, the Friday Take-Out Program began.  It addresses hunger over weekends when the restaurant and most agencies are closed.  After the Friday meal, guests can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables at a fresh food market in an adjacent dining room.  Volunteers accompany “shoppers” offer cooking tips for foods selected. Guests take fresh, prepared, or packaged food home. 

Two of the volunteers at Women’s & Children’s Free Restaurant have committed to providing books for both the women and the children that come to the Restaurant.  They beg, borrow (oh, no stealing) and solicit books wherever they can.  The books are kept on a bookshelf and the diners can take books home with no obligation to return them.  It’s just the hope that having the books available will encourage our patrons to read and perhaps even pass the books on to their friends.  They are always in need of donations – used, new or whatever can be obtained.

Apartment Insurance: Coverage for Renters

Apartment insurance, more commonly known as renter’s insurance, protects you against loss and damage to your personal belongings when you rent a house or apartment.  Many renters make the mistake of assuming that any damages will be covered by their landlord’s insurance when, in actuality, the landlord’s insurance will only cover damage to the structure of the building. It’s up to you to protect your items from damage or loss. This is where apartment or renter’s insurance comes in.

 

What It Covers

Renter’s insurance protects you from the following catastrophes: Fire and smoke, theft and vandalism, flood and water damage (from appliances, for example), wind, lightning and windstorm

Your renter’s policy would cover damages to items like:  Computers, TVs and other electronics, furniture, clothing, antiques or vintage items, household items and personal appliances

 

In addition to covering your personal belongings, renter’s policies also cover your liability if someone is injured in your home and decides to sue. Furthermore, most renters’ policies cover your living expenses if you’re temporarily unable to live in your home because of a catastrophe. Most renters are also pleasantly surprised to learn that this coverage is very affordable. Because the policy only covers the contents of your home—and not the structure of the building—you may spend as little as $160 per year on renter’s insurance, depending on what policy you buy.  Needless to say, the “package deal” protection and affordable cost of renter’s policies make them more than worth it.

Types of Policies

According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), there are two types of renter’s policies:

(1)   Actual Cash Value: Pays to replace your items minus a deduction for depreciation, up to your policy amount.

This means if you bought your laptop two years ago for $1,000, the insurer will only reimburse you for its worth at the time of damage—which could be a several hundred dollar difference.

(2)    Replacement Cost: Pays the actual cost of your possessions with no deduction for depreciation, up to your policy amount.

This means no matter when you bought your laptop, you’ll be reimbursed for the amount you paid for it.

Because replacement cost policies don’t deduct for depreciation, they are most recommended by insurance experts.

Winter is Here!

Your maintenance team is working hard to quickly remove recent snowfall from the walkways and other areas. We currently are placing buckets of Ice Melt at each stairwell for your convenience. Please use as necessary and feel free to call the office for a refill if needed. We thank you for your patience and hope you are enjoying the season.

Reminder:

The office will also be closed on Thursday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

From all of us here at Big Trout Lodge we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

EWU Football Team is Named Big Sky Champions!

December 4th 2010

1:05 PM

Southeast Mo. St. Eastern Wash.

NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs Second Round

Visit http://www.goeags.com/ for ticket information

Prepare your Apartment for Winter

We will have ice melt buckets placed at each stairwell for your use
Please let us know if your area bucket needs to be refilled or if  you need assistance and we would be happy to help.

Have maintenance plug up gaps
Windows aren’t the only drafty places in your apartment.  Check for cracks and gaps outside your apartment near windows and inside by outlets and doors.  Call maintenance and have them use caulk to plug up these leaks.  You can also purchase door draft stoppers to stop cold air from seeping in through cracks.

Set the thermostat
Prepare for winter by setting it to heat your home only during the hours you’re there.  It’s much cheaper to turn the thermostat down during the day when you’re at work and back up when you get home, rather than keeping your apartment warm 24/7.
Turning the thermostat down just three degrees can save you money. That’s why utility companies recommend setting your thermostat to 68 degrees.  Even if you don’t have a programmable thermostat, you can still save money by adjusting your thermostat manually each day.

Check smoke detectors
Check your smoke detectors when you prepare for winter.  While you’re at it, make sure your fire extinguisher still works, too.  Winter weather brings a lot of indoor fire hazards, so checking these devices now is a good idea. Again we would be happy to help you with this just ask.

Winterize yourself
When it’s cold outside, dress appropriately for the weather.  Get the right indoor garb for winter weather:  sweat pants, slippers, warm pajamas, a blanket for the couch.  Instead of turning up your thermostat, make yourself more comfortable with warm clothing.
Just a few small, inexpensive changes can help you stay comfortable — and keep you in the black — this winter.

Please feel free to contact the office if you need assistance with anything. We are here for YOU. (509)926-6539

If you have an after hours maintenance emergency please call 1-877- 801-5175.

It's a Beautiful Fall Day Here at Big Trout Lodge!

Kids Club Next Week!

Calling All Kids!

Join us for a fun turkey craft project and snack!

Thursaday, November 18th 2010

We will meet in the Lodge at 3:00p.m.

Hope to see you there!



Friends Make the Best Neighbors!

It's true, friends really do make the best neighbors. They can make you some extra cash too!

Refer a friend or coworker to live at Big Trout Lodge and receive $200.00 when your friend moves in!

Call or stop by the office for details (509) 926-6539.