1815 Bacons Bridge Road • Summerville, SC 29485

Sawbranch Apartments

May 2018

Your StaffProperty Manager Jessica MeadorAssistant Robin LacheneyMaint. Supervisor Michael JonesMaint. Tech 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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A Day to RememberMemorial Day weekend is

considered the unofficial start ofsummer. Whatever your plans for thelong weekend, don’t forget that Monday,May 28, is also a time to remember andhonor all the military men and womenwho have given their lives in service toour country.

Birding BenefitsGood news for bird-watchers—the

hobby is “flock”-full of health benefits!Bird-watching has been shown toincrease alertness, reduce stress andperk up mood.

Happy Mother’s Day to all themoms and also a shout out to ourmilitary. Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely, Jessica, Robin, Michael,and Duane

Buy LocalWhen items are shipped from

overseas or even across the country,the result is fuel consumption andcarbon emissions. You can help outby buying local produce and otherproducts whenever possible. You willbe getting fresher food and supportingsmall-business owners. If you shop ata farmers’ market, you cut out themiddle man, putting more of everydollar you spend into the hands of theproducers themselves.

Spring Yard Sale!It is the season for Yard Sales! Let

us know if interested in doing aCommunity Yard Sale in May! It’salways a great way to do some springcleaning in your home while making alittle extra money! Contact office tosign up and help pick a date!

Helpful Maintenance TipsFrom Your Sawbranch Team ~Use the exhaust fan when taking a

shower and leave the door openafterward. It allows the trappedsteamy air somewhere to escape to.Because we live in a humid climate,the use of a personal dehumidifier willhelp to regulate humidity levels.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Moms in the MoviesSome memorable mothers have

made their marks on the moviescreen. This Mother’s Day, celebratethe maternal instinct found in thefollowing characters.

Maria Portokalos. At the head ofthe overbearing yet lovable family in“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is thisfeisty mother (Lainie Kazan), whosupports her children with love, adviceand fabulous cooking.

M’Lynn Eatenton. Sally Fieldearned a Golden Globe nomination forher emotional portrayal of thisSouthern mama, whose devotion toher grown daughter is a central themeof the beloved film “Steel Magnolias.”

Elastigirl. Voiced by Holly Hunter,this flexible crime-fighting mom has todeal with three kids who havesuperpowers of their own. But villainsdon’t stand a chance against thematriarch of “The Incredibles.”

Leigh Anne Tuohy. Sandra Bullockearned an Oscar for her turn in “TheBlind Side,” the true story of aMemphis, Tenn., mom who welcomeshomeless teen Michael Oher into herfamily. Leigh Anne’s guidance andlove help Oher become a successfulprofessional football player.

Rebecca Morgan. In the 1972movie “Sounder,” Cicely Tyson playsthe mother of a Louisiana familystruggling to survive during theDepression. Tyson was nominated foran Academy Award for the role.

Maria von Trapp. As the von Trappchildren’s governess and futurestepmother, Fraulein Maria (JulieAndrews) offers the young brood acomforting maternal figure andteaches them to sing in “The Soundof Music.”

“The art of motheringis to teach the art of living

to children.” —Elaine Heffner

Tips and Tricks for TravelingBedbugs are far more common

than people realize, and the hotel andtravel industry has 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 thebathroom 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.

The Salsa ScoopThe word salsa means “sauce” in

Spanish, and there are countlessrecipes and flavor combinations of thispopular condiment staple. Dip into thisserving of some favorite salsa styles:

Salsa roja. Meaning “red sauce”since it uses cooked tomatoes as abase, this is often simply referred toas salsa, especially in the U.S. It canbe thin or chunky, mild or spicy, withchili peppers, onions, garlic andcilantro rounding out the flavor.

Salsa verde. This salsa is similarto salsa roja but instead of tomatoes,uses tomatillos, a tart fruit that lookslike an unripe tomato, resulting in itssignature green, or verde, color.

Pico de gallo. The name of thissalsa means “rooster’s beak,”referring to the way the dicedingredients can be picked up betweenthe fingers, like a rooster pecking atthe ground. Also called salsa

fresca, or “fresh sauce,” because it isuncooked, pico de gallo is made fromraw tomatoes, chili peppers, onionsand cilantro, with a splash oflime juice.

Mole poblano. Mexico is home tomany types of sauces called mole,pronounced “moh-lay.” Mole poblano,the country’s unofficial national dish, isthe most popular. Roasted chilipeppers, unsweetened chocolate andalmonds are the key flavors in thisrich, dark sauce, which takes hours tomake. It’s typically served over meat.

Wit & Wisdom“Look deep into nature, and then you

will understand everything better.”—Albert Einstein

“Everything in nature invites usconstantly to be what we are.”

—Gretel Ehrlich

“Nature presides in all her dignity,permitting us the study and the use

of such of her forces as wemay understand.”—Beryl Markham

“Nature is not a place to visit.It is home.”

—Gary Snyder

“Study nature, love nature, stay closeto nature. It will never fail you.”

—Frank Lloyd Wright

“Nature does not hurry, yet everythingis accomplished.”

—Lao Tzu

“Nature is infinitely creative.It is always producing the possibility

of new beginnings.”—Marianne Williamson

“In every walk with nature onereceives far more than he seeks.”

—John Muir

“I would feel more optimistic about abright future for man if he spent less

time proving that he can outwit natureand more time tasting her sweetness

and respecting her seniority.”—E.B. White

“In nature, nothing is perfect andeverything is perfect. Trees can becontorted, bent in weird ways, and

they’re still beautiful.”—Alice Walker

1900: Thousands of people, including teams of scientists, gather in parts of the Southeastern U.S. to view atotal solar eclipse.

1916: The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first cover that features a painting by Norman Rockwell.

1927: Aviator Charles Lindbergh successfully completes the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

1932: Comedian Jack Benny’s first radio show is broadcast.

1942: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created, enabling women to enlist for noncombat military duties.

1952: Originally created in Austria as a breath mint, Pez candy is sold for the first timein the U.S.

1961: Aboard the Freedom 7 space capsule, astronaut Alan Shepard is the first American to travel into space. His suborbital flight lasted 15 minutes.

1971: The NPR radio program “All Things Considered” premieres.

1991: Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress.

2004: At age 40, Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks makes MLB history as the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game.

2014: The music video “Gangnam Style,” by South Korean pop star Psy, is the first video to reach2 billion views on YouTube.

2017: “Wonder Woman” premieres in Los Angeles. The superheroine’s story was the summer’s highest-grossing movie.

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