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Got Insurance? call the office. You need renters’
September 2012 There are many reasons you need insurance because you really can’t
renters’ insurance. The most obvious afford to be without it.
is that, as long as you are a resident
at Riverwood, you are required to Don’t Pay Too Much
have a minimum of $100,000 liability. If you own a car, you need to have
Your Staff But, the biggest reason is because, car insurance, but make sure you are
Property Manager Katie Underwood without it, your financial future is not paying too much for it. Once a
Assistant Manager Sarah Lynch at risk. year, take a look at your policy and
Maintenance This coverage that costs between see if you can reduce your premiums.
Supervisor Christopher Ballard $12 and $30 a month on average is One way is to increase your
far more affordable than any kitchen deductibles. As your car gets older,
Important Numbers consider canceling certain types of
fire, flooding or other unfortunate
Leasing Office (843) 884-0731 coverage. Also, many companies offer
accident that damages the rental
Fax (843) 856-1282 a discount on vehicles that have low
property and holds you financially
Emergency Maintenance: annual mileage.
responsible. Renters’ insurance can
(Weekday) (843) 863-2331 You often can save money if you
pay for damage done in your own
(Weekend) (843) 863-2064 purchase your vehicle insurance and
apartment, and it can cover damages
Website www.theriverwoodapts.com renters’ insurance through the same
the accident causes in your neighbor’s
24-Hour Information (866) 956-9901 company. If you still think you are
living space as well.
E-mail Riverwood@ paying too much, research the
How much it will cost you exactly
darbydevelopment.com coverage and rates available from
depends on the coverage you choose.
Fire, Police, Emergency 911 other companies.
We encourage all residents to opt for
Office Hours personal property coverage as well.
Lots to Do in September!
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Murphy’s Law says it best: Anything
If you are looking for some fun
Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. that can go wrong, will go wrong. So,
events this month, check out
Sunday Closed please be sure your renters’ insurance
www.charlestoncvb.com for plenty
is current and meets the
of ideas!
requirements. If you have questions,
Cold-Water Washing What’s Up?
Apples and Diabetes
Almost 90 percent of the energy Hey! We haven’t seen you all
A study published in the American
consumed while washing a load of summer! Now that summer is winding
Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that
laundry is due to heating the water, down, why don’t you stop by the office
people who ate five or more apples a
according to Energy Star. Using cold and say, “Hi”? We always have fresh
week had a 23 percent lower risk of
water during loads is just as coffee and would like to know what’s
developing type 2 diabetes compared
effective—thanks to new formulas up with you. Hope you drop by soon!
with those who didn’t eat apples. Certain
of detergent specifically for
flavonoids in the fruit may be the reason
cold-water washing—and conserves
for the lower risk.
substantial energy.
Summer Is Almost Over ... is Your Lease Term, Too? Stop by the Office and Sign Your Renewal!
How Sweet It Is know you are interested in them
A 10,000-year-old cave painting in makes them feel good, and they
Spain depicts two women collecting will want to continue the
honey from a wild bee hive. The conversation. Most people like to talk
practice of keeping bees to produce about themselves.
honey dates back to at least 700 B.C. No yes or no. Don’t ask questions
Here are some more facts about that can be answered with a simple
this sweet treat: “yes” or “no.” Instead, make a relevant
• In addition to a food source, comment, then ask an open-ended
honey is used for medicinal and question. For example: “Those are
cosmetic purposes. great boots. Where did you get them?”
It’s Nice to Meet You
• Honey is produced in every As the conversation progresses, you
Are you a little shy in social
state, and in most countries of will have opportunities to ask other
situations and not sure how to get a
the world. questions, perhaps about the person’s
conversation started? Here are a few
• According to the National Honey hometown, education or family.
tips to help:
Board, the average American Listen. The secret to a good
Relax. Don’t worry about trying to
consumes about 1.3 pounds of conversation is to listen. People are
impress someone; that will only make
honey per year. more likely to open up when they can
you nervous.
• Honey bees must visit 2 million tell you care about what they say.
First things first. Introduce yourself
flowers to produce one pound of Moderation. Too many questions
by smiling, offering a handshake and
honey. The bees’ source of will seem like an interrogation. Offer
telling the person your name.
nectar determines the color and information about yourself, too.
Express interest. Your curiosity is
flavor of honey. Types include Now get out there and
your best asset. Letting someone
alfalfa honey, which is light in meet someone!
color with a mild flavor, and
orange blossom honey, which
has a slight citrus taste. Breads Around the World flour and cooked on a griddle using
• Store honey tightly sealed and Grain and water are the mainstay special tools.
out of direct sunlight. If honey ingredients of most types of bread, Pita. The pocket in pita bread is
crystallizes, place the container with a variety of additions possible, created by steam during the cooking
in hot water for 15 minutes. including salt, nuts, fruit, oil, sugar and process. The slightly leavened
• A tablespoon of honey provides spices. Bread dough can be baked, flatbread is a staple in the Middle East
17 grams of carbohydrates. steamed or fried. and the Mediterranean, where it is
Athletes can get an energy boost Bread has been prepared for used to make sandwiches or
by adding honey to their bottle thousands of years and is a staple scoop dips.
of water. food around the world. Put away the Scone. Similar to a biscuit, this
• For centuries, honey has been sliced white and try one of these British quick bread can be sweet or
used to help heal wounds. breads sometime soon: savory. Raisins or cheese are often
Researchers think this works Chapati. Common in India, chapati added to scones.
because honey’s main is an unleavened flatbread made of
components, glucose and whole wheat flour and cooked on a
fructose, attract water, drying the skillet. Pieces are often torn off to
wound and inhibiting the growth scoop up other food during mealtime.
of bacteria. Tortilla. Similar to chapatis, tortillas
are made with corn or wheat flour.
“No bees, no honey;
This staple in Mexico and Central
no work, no money.”
America has become a mainstream
—Proverb
food in the United States.
Lefse. This Scandinavian soft
flatbread is made of potato, milk and
Wit & Wisdom
“The time to relax is when
you don’t have time for it.”
—Sydney J. Harris
“Tension is who you think
you should be. Relaxation
is who you are.”
—Chinese proverb
“For fast-acting relief,
try slowing down.”
—Lily Tomlin
“Besides the noble art of getting things
done, there is a nobler art
of leaving things undone.
The wisdom of life consists in the
elimination of nonessentials.”
—Lin Yutang
“There’s never enough time to do all
the nothing you want.”
—Bill Watterson
“I try to take one day at a time,
but sometimes several days
attack me at once.”
—Jennifer Yane
“Stress is an ignorant state.
It believes that everything
is an emergency.
Nothing is that important.”
—Natalie Goldberg
“How beautiful it is to do nothing,
and then rest afterward.”
—Spanish proverb
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie
sometimes on the grass under trees
on a summer’s day, listening to the
murmur of the water, or watching the
clouds float across the sky, is by no
means a waste of time.”
—J. Lubbock
September 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Rent Is Due
Office Is Open
10 a.m. 4 p.m.
2 Labor Day 3 4 5 6 7 8
RENT DUE
RENT DUE Office Open
Rent Is Due Rent Is Late
RENT DUE Office Open Until 6 p.m.
Office Closed Add $35
Office Closed Until 6 p.m. Last Day to
Avoid Late Fees
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Magistrate Fees
Applied International Coastal
Pest Control Cleanup
Bldgs. 9, 10, 11 & 12
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Quality Assurance
National POW/MIA
Visits
Recognition Day
Bldgs. 9 & 10
23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29
First American Quality Assurance
Newspaper Visits
Published (1690) Bldgs. 11 & 12
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Supplies Inc ude
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During Hurricane Season, Be Prepared : Water (three gallons per person)
: Nonperishable food
The first step to prepare for a hurricane : First-aid kit and prescription meds
is to understand what hazards threaten : Battery-powered weather radio
your family and your home. Based on : Important documents
your vulnerability to storm surges,
flooding and wind, create a plan for
your family in case a hurricane watch
or warning is issued. Store essential
items and have them ready.
Listen to local officials; if evacuation
is advised, follow your plan and
leave immediately.
Sources: American Red Cross,
National Hurricane Center and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
