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GETTING RID OF PESKY HOUSEHOLD ODORS BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is starting and that may mean lots of extra family and friends in your home But before the cooking and family gatherings start you ll want to make sure that any unwanted odors don t scare off your guests One of the easiest ways to get a bad smell out of your home is to open some windows Accidentally burnt that new pie recipe you re testing out for Thanksgiving That s an easy fix clean it up and air it out Even though the air may have a chill in it now opening the windows and letting in some fresh air can help eliminate strong smells within minutes When it comes to smells that may be a bit tougher to get rid of try absorbing the odor before adding other scented deodorizers to the mix Baking soda and white vinegar are great odor absorbers and are items most people already have in their home Depending on what you re trying to deodorize a simple mixture of one of the two may be the quick fix you re looking for If the refrigerator is where your bad smells are coming from the first step is to clean out any old and expired food Next to maintain a fresh smell keep a box of opened baking soda in the back of the fridge and replace it monthly A more natural way to get rid of smells is to use things like vanilla extract or lemons to combat odors fourmidable com 06

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fourmidable.com  | 07Food getting stuck in the garbagedisposal is one of the biggest culpritsof unpleasant household odors. For asmelly sink and disposal, using lemonand ice cubes can help cut the smelland leave your kitchen sink smellingcitrus-y. Another easy way to freshenup musty smells in your home is touse another item you likely already have laying around – dryer sheets.Tucking a dryer sheet into yourdresser drawers can help your clothesand items retain that “fresh out of thedryer” smell. You can also use thismethod in your car, storage, luggageand cupboards.When the smell is especiallystubborn, a professional cleaning maybe the only way to get it out. In thatcase, talk to your Residential Managerand they may be able to assist you infinding someone to help you. Once allof the bad odors are gone, your homewill be ready for all of the good smellsand memories the holidays have instore.fourmidable.com  |  07

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Sweet Potato INGREDIENTS ONE 10 PIE CRUST CAN USE PRE MADE 4 MEDIUM LARGE SWEET POTATOES ABOUT 3 LBS 1 2 CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 2 CUP LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 1 4 CUP REAL MAPLE SYRUP 3 LARGE EGGS LIGHTLY BEATEN 2 TBSP UNSALTED BUTTER MELTED 2 TSP PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 2 TBSP FRESH LEMON JUICE 1 2 TSP OF EACH KOSHER SALT GROUND CINNAMON 1 4 TSP OF EACH ALL SPICE GRATED NUTMEG 1 8 TSP GROUND GINGER fourmidable com 10

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Prepare pie dough to 11" circle and place in a 9" deep dish piepan. Refrigerate until firm. Line with foil and pie weights (or rice)and bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and coolcompletely but leave oven on.P R E P A R E P I E D O U G H1Pierce sweet potatoes a few times on each side. Place on acookie sheet and bake for about an hour or until soft and tender. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked and cooled to roomtemperature scoop potatoes out of the skin and into a bowl.Mash until smooth. C O O K S W E E T P O T A T O E S2To the sweet potato mash, whisk in heavy cream, brown sugar,maple syrup, lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla, lemonjuice, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ginger.M I X I N G R E D I E N T S T O G E T H E R3Scrape filling into your prepared pie shell and bake at 375degrees for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn oven down to 350degrees and continue to bake for about 40 minutes longer oruntil filling is set. Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool. This pie can be made up to 3 days in advance. Keep inrefrigerator until the day you want to serve. Bring to roomtemperature before serving.B A K E A N D E N J O Y !4DirectionsTipAlternatively, you can cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave on a paper towellined microwave safe plate. Just pierce and turn every 3 minutes until soft andtender.potatoesfourmidable.com  | 11

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R A I N E S E A S TT H E B E S T O F L I V I N G & L I F E S T Y L EModern kitchens withdishwasher and in-unitwasher and dryerFitness center and BusinesscenterFurnished clubhouse,playground and swimmingpoolRaines East is a 64-unit garden-style apartment community, offering spacious one,two and three-bedroom floor plans. Bolivar is the quintessential small town to raise a family with its great schools,great people and great community. For those who want a weekend escape to thecity, Jackson is less than an hour's drive and Memphis is less than two hours away.fourmidable.com  |  13

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F R O M T H E D E S K O F M I K E S C H O C K E R Hello This time of year like many of you I think of Thanksgiving That holiday more than most makes us reflect on what we are most grateful in our lives Of course that includes our families friends co workers jobs health opportunities etc This time of the year also includes Veteran s Day As a proud father of son a that is currently serving in the Air Force in Kuwait and the realization that all veterans are what has made this country so special this holiday brings me as much gratitude as Thanksgiving Honoring those that choose to serve all of us regardless of our differences is special Honoring those who have sacrificed time with their families so we can enjoy time with ours is special Honoring those who have put themselves in places to be injured both physically and emotionally so we can enjoy the comforts of our homes and professions is special Honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom so we can pursue all of the opportunities this country affords is special At Fourmidable we have tried to honor our Veterans by working with Wounded Warriors Project the Gary Sinise Foundation and others In my opinion that is one way to honor our Veterans Seeking out a Veteran any day not just Veterans Days and saying thank you is another simple but meaningful way of showing our gratitude Sending care packages to those currently serving is another simple way to show your appreciation and I can say from experience they truly appreciate receiving those reminders from home There are endless ways to show our gratitude to our Veterans In my opinion the most important thing we can do is remember their sacrifice for all of us and do something to show our thanks They deserve it Happy Thanksgiving and to all our Veteran s thank you fourmidable com 14

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Landis "Joe"TaylorSpecialist3 yearsArmy Currently in Maintenance at FOURMIDABLE.JohnElliottJohn joined the Air Force in 1988 and served asa firefighter through August 1994, mostly basedat Elgin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach,Florida, but also on a remote tour of duty inAlaska. It was in Alaska that he sustained atraining accident injury that later resulted in hisHonorable Discharge. Now a Disabled Veteran,John sees "faith, family and the opportunity tohelp others achieve their goals and becomesuccessful" as being key motivators. Currently a Regional Property Supervisor atFOURMIDABLE.fourmidable.com  |  16

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