Trick Or Treat Festivities At Salem Green

Halloween is almost here and the kids are getting excited! To help everyone be good neighbors this holiday we have a few guidelines for Trick-or-Treating at Salem Green. Watch for a paper notice being delivered to your apartment about Trick-or-Treaters. 

The notice will have a cut-out picture that you can cut out (or print the photo on this post) and post on your apartment door if you wish to welcome Trick-or-Treaters. If your children will be joining in the festivities, please instruct them to visit only those neighbors who have posted the welcome message, and kindly respect the privacy of those who elect not to. Please make sure to have safe treats to give out. That includes anything boxed or sealed.

Trick-or-Treaters may come to the Rental Office between 3PM - 6PM on Halloween to pick up a special treat from the staff!

Have a frightfully wonderful Halloween!

Today's Hot Topic: Installing New Boilers

Salem Green is getting eight new boilers in the 1455 building. Boilers are the mechanical equipment used to heat your apartment. This installation process takes about two days. Currently, we have three professionals installing the first four boilers; they will return next week to install the other four. Boilers are extremely heavy and need to be lifted with large machinery such as a Bobcat. The boiler room is extremely hot and can reach temperatures of over 100°F. An average boiler, when maintained properly, can last up to twenty years.

One of our hired professionals working in the hot boiler room!

Resident Highlight: Meet Beth Anne

For this installment of our Resident Highlight we'd like to introduce you to Beth Anne. Beth Anne has lived at Salem Green since February, 2007. She chose to live at Salem Green because of the solid construction and the friendly staff! Beth Anne is originally from Kentucky and has two children. Her son lives in Oregon, and her daughter lives in Ohio. She has four grandchildren! Beth Anne is currently in graduate school pursuing a doctorate in psychology. If you see Beth Anne out and about be sure to say 'Hi!'

Watch Your Step!

We have some visitors that arrived recently. You may have seen or heard them along the lake side of Salem Green's property. The Canadian Geese are the most common water fowl species in North America. These birds are very recognizable by their long black neck, white chin strap, V-shape flight pattern and of course the obvious honking noise that we've been hearing. 

Since geese are grazers and mainly consume seeds, grass and aquatic plants, the lake area by Salem Green is a great place for them to get in a good feast before heading south for the winter. Although we enjoy having natures creatures in our backyards,these birds can become a nuisance and stick around longer than they are welcome. 

We just want to remind residents: DO NOT feed any animals or birds on the property. Feeding these animals only causes them to stay longer and look for additional food sources like our dumpsters, garbage containers and possibly plants on patios.

New Movies In The Office At Salem Green

We have new movies in the office at Salem Green! Stop on by and peruse our new selections in the DVD library and check one out. We also received the new releases listed below:

In Search Of The Great Pumpkin!

We're well into Fall and it's pumpkin time around here! If you're in search of your own great pumpkin adventure then read on - we've listed some places you can seek out your perfect pumpkin.

This Saturday head to Gerten’s in Inver Grove Heights for Pumpkin Fest.
Every Saturday Oct 6th thru Oct 27th 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Enjoy family fun activities like:
· Kids Costume Contest - Sat. Oct. 27th @ 11:00AM – 2 Age Groups - (Great prizes for the winners of each age group)

· Hayrides
· Spooky Walk

· Straw Maze
· Face Painting
· Petting Zoo
· Fun Games & Prizes
· Fun Fall Treats
· Pumpkin Painting
· Scarecrow making
· Story Time
· Scarecrow Making Contest

$1 to $3 per person & only $5 per pumpkin

Other great places to Get a perfect pumpkin:

Cub Foods, Walmart, Target, Menards.

Pine Tree Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Rd, White Bear Lake
651-429-7202

Afton Apple Orchard
14421 South 90th Street , Hastings MN
651-436-8385

How to pick a great Pumpkin 

1. Make sure it is visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
2. The pumpkin is free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily.
Infections can invade easily and cause rot.
3. Make sure the stem is attached.

What to do with all those seeds?
Toasted Pumpkin seeds
1 ½ cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons butter, melter
Pinch of Salt
Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. While oven is heating put seeds in bowl with melted butter and salt. Coat seeds thoroughly and spread in a single layer on cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy!

It's Fire Prevention Day Today! Plus Other Important Days In October

October 9-Fire Prevention Day
Fire prevention efforts were sparked by the Great Chicago fire in1871. Take time today to re-evaluate your fire prevention measures and practice a home fire drill. Do you and your family have a plan on what to do if there is a fire in your home? If you don’t have a plan, today is a perfect day to make one!

October 11- Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
Yes! It’s an excuse to feel like a kid, even for just a moment.

October 16- Boss’ Day 
Celebrate your boss today! Let them know how much you appreciate them.

October 20-Sweetest Day
Originally founded by Herbert Birch Kingston in 1922. Herbert wanted to bring happiness to orphans and under-privileged children and began this holiday by giving them small gifts and candy. Today, this holiday is celebrated almost as a second Valentine’s Day by acts of giving flowers and candy to loved ones. However, in addition to showing your love to people close to you, use this day as Herbert intended and show kindness to those in need.

October 31- Halloween 
Trick or Treat! That’s right; it’s that time of year where little ghosts and goblins roam the neighborhood seeking sweet treats. Some local businesses have indoor trick or treating available; check your local listings to see if there are any in your area. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

If An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away, What Will A Peck Of Apples Do? Visit An Orchard This Fall!

One of the best things about a Minnesota fall is… APPLES! At quite a few area apple orchards you can enjoy picking apples, hayrides, corn mazes, petting animals and spending time outside in this perfect fall weather. These are some great orchards that are close to home that you are sure to enjoy. This year has been tough on apple crops, but most orchards still have apples available, although some varieties may be missing. For additional information about hours, directions, and events please check out the websites or call ahead. Have fun!

Pine Tree Orchard

450 Apple Orchard Road

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

(651) 429-7202

www.pinetreeappleorchard.com

Afton Apple Orchard

14421 South 90^th Street

Hasting, MN 55033

(651) 436-8385

www.aftonapple.com

Fireside Orchard & Gardens

2225 Lonsdale Blvd Hwy 19

Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 663-1376

www.firesideorchard.com

Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard

12971 St Croix Trail South

Hastings, MN 55033

(651) 437-7126

www.fischerscroixfarmorchard.com

Salem Green Is Bright With Fall Colors

The seasons are just beautiful here at Salem Green, and Autumn is no exception! We recently snapped some photos of the brilliant fall colors around our apartment community. Be sure to step outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and take in all the fall colors.