1815 Bacons Bridge Road • Summerville, SC 29485

Sawbranch Apartments

August 2016

Your StaffProperty Manager Jessica MeadorAssistant Robin LacheneyMaint. Supervisor Duane Bense

Important NumbersOffice (843) 871-6880Fax (843) 871-4500Emergency Maintenance:(After Hours) (866) 437-1060E-mail sawbranch@darby

development.comWebsite www.sawbranch.comFire, Police, Emergency 911

Office HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Sunday Closed

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Hometown HolidayLooking for something to do this

weekend? Instead of heading out oftown, consider viewing your own citythrough the eyes of a visitor. Check outa local attraction that is popular withtourists. People often don’t explore thesites in their own hometown, and youmight be surprised by what’s rightaround the corner.

Welcome Robin to OurSawbranch Family!

Hello Residents!I would like to introduce myself. My

name is Robin Lacheney and I am thenew Assistant Property Manager hereat Sawbranch Apts. I am originallyfrom Long Island, New York. I moveddown south in 1993, fell in love withthe area, and decided to stay. I comefrom a hospitality background, so thisposition is perfect for me because Ican still see all the wonderful peoplewho come in and out of the office!Please feel free to stop by at yourconvenience so that I can formallyintroduce myself.

I look forward to building awonderful relationship with you andassisting you in any way that I can.

An Extra Layer of ProtectionPlanning some fun in the sun?

Along with sunscreen, wear red orblue clothing. Scientists have foundthat these shades offer betterprotection from ultraviolet rays thanlighter colors like yellow or white.

3 Things You Need to KnowIce is nice, but your freezer can be

used for other things, too.1) Store nuts in the freezer to

increase their shelf life by months.2) Make a big batch of rice, portion

it into zipper bags and freeze. Whenyou need some for a recipe, run hotwater over the bag to thaw the rice.

3) Make your own frozen yogurtsimply by putting your favorite brandand flavor of yogurt in the freezer.

August’s Beautiful BloomsThe birth flower for August is the

gladiolus. Its name is derived from theLatin word for “little sword,” so thelong-stemmed flower with showyblossoms is sometimes called thesword lily.

Beat the Heat!A/C filters should be changed

every 30 days. If you need one,please stop by the office. They areFREE of charge and will help keepyou cool and save on your electric bill.

Use your window shades to helpkeep your home cooler for less. Closethose window blinds in the summer tohelp keep out that heat.

Souvenir SuggestionIf you’re hunting for souvenirs in a

foreign country, browse the localhardware store. You might find a coolsign in a foreign language.

Simplify StorageA lazy Susan under the sink in your

bathroom or kitchen will make findingwhat you need a snap.

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Shooting StarsIf you keep your eyes on the night

skies this month, you might just seea meteor or two. Every year, thePerseid meteor shower peaks aroundAug. 10–13. This is when Earthcrosses the orbital path of CometSwift-Tuttle, and debris from thecomet enters Earth’s upperatmosphere.

• Asteroids, planets and moonscan also be sources of spacedebris. These rocks are knownas meteoroids.

• When a meteoroid hits Earth’satmosphere, it becomesa meteor and may be travelingas fast as 130,000 mph. If theobject survives the trip and fallsto Earth’s surface, it is known asa meteorite.

• Meteorites are named for theplaces they are found, usually atown or geographic feature.

• A meteorite that is seen as itlands is called a “fall.” One that isdiscovered later is called a “find.”

• The largest meteorite ever foundin the U.S. is the Willamettemeteorite, which weighs morethan 15 tons. Although alreadyknown to native tribes in thearea, the meteorite was“discovered” by an Oregonsettler in 1902. It is nowdisplayed at the AmericanMuseum of Natural History inNew York.

• The 66-ton Hoba meteorite,found in 1920 by a farmerplowing a field in Namibia, Africa,is the largest known on Earth.Because of its weight, it has notbeen moved, and the site is nowa national monument.

“There’s nightingales calling,shooting stars falling, like

jewels in the rain.”—David Gray

Darby Development Co. Inc.Offering Bedbug-Free

Apartment Living!Bedbugs are far more common

than people realize, and the hotel andtravel industry have been hit thehardest. This is why people who travela lot are at a higher risk of having abedbug problem. Although bedbugsare common, try the following steps tohelp you avoid bedbugs whileyou travel.

Pull back linens to check for signsof bedbugs, exoskeletons andspotting.

Always look behind the headboardif possible.

Always check the dust ruffle onthe bed.

Try not to use the dresserssupplied by the hotel.

Leave all clothing in your luggageat all times.

If you can, put your luggage in the

bathroom at night.When you return home, run any

clothing through a clothes dryer for30 minutes.

Leave luggage outside the home(i.e., garage, storage building, etc.).

Inspect all belongings for any signsof bedbugs.

Cut Back on Salt,but Not Flavor

Celebrate More Herbs, Less SaltDay in August by experimenting withnew ways to season the food you eat.

A diet too high in sodium can leadto calcium deficiency and high bloodpressure, and can adversely affectkidney, stomach and brain function.

Herbs, on the other hand, havemany health benefits, includingantibacterial and antiviral properties,and many are high in B-vitamins andtrace minerals. Most herbs and spicesalso contain antioxidants.

Farmers’ markets and grocerystores often carry a variety of freshherbs. The ones you are most likely tosee include basil, parsley, cilantro,rosemary, sage and dill.

If you don’t have access to freshherbs, opt for quality dried versions.

One place to incorporate moreherbs and less salt is at the table.

Keep a shaker of herb mix handy, inaddition to or as a substitute for thesalt shaker. A blend of onion powder,cayenne, and dried basil, parsley andthyme is one option. Experiment tofind your favorite medley.

You can also cut back on sodiumwhile preparing a meal. Rosemary isoften used in Mediterranean cookingand is delicious with chicken androasted root vegetables. Cilantro’slemony acidity complements multiplecuisines, from Thai to Mexican. Aclassic Italian herb, basil is delicious insalads and sauces.

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Wit & Wisdom“The sky is the daily bread

of the eyes.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Together we can face any challengesas deep as the ocean and as high

as the sky.”—Sonia Gandhi

“More varied than any landscape wasthe landscape in the sky, with islands

of gold and silver, peninsulas ofapricot and rose against a background

of many shades of turquoiseand azure.”

—Cecil Beaton

“The sky broke like an egg into fullsunset and the water caught fire.”

—Pamela Hansford Johnson

“The artist is a receptacle for emotionsthat come from all over the place: fromthe sky, from the Earth, from a scrapof paper, from a passing shape, from

a spider’s web.”—Pablo Picasso

“The sky lovingly smiles on the Earthand her children.”

—Henry Morton Stanley

“I think the Earth and everythingaround it is connected—the sky and

the planets and the stars andeverything else we see as a mystery.”

—Marion Cotillard

“There is the sky, which isall men’s together.”

—Euripides

“The sky is always there for me, whilemy life has been going through many,many changes. When I look up at the

sky, it gives me a nice feeling, likelooking at an old friend.”

—Yoko Ono

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1790: The first U.S. Census is completed and records a population of 4 million people in America.

1909: A penny for your thoughts! The Lincoln 1-cent coin is issued and goes into circulation.

1914: The Panama Canal officially opens. The 50-mile-long waterway is a vital shipping shortcut, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

1924: “Little Orphan Annie,” a daily comic strip by Harold Gray, debuts.

1930: Clarence Birdseye is granted a patent for his quick-freeze method of packaging frozen foods.

1942: Walt Disney’s animated film “Bambi” premieres in New York City.

1954: The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.

1963: On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his stirring “I Have a Dream” speech to thousands of civil rights supporters in Washington, D.C.

1974: French aerialist Philippe Petit gains fame for his high-wire walk between the twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Center.

1992: The largest shopping mall in the country, the Mall of America, opens in Bloomington, Minn.

2000: Contestant Richard Hatch wins the $1 million prize on the first season finale of the reality TV competition “Survivor.”

2008: American swimmer Michael Phelps splashes into the history books, winning a record eight gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

AUGUST

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