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Monday, February 29, 2016
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Duck-E-News Winter 2014 Edition
Board Members
Jeff Diven (P) 469-6434 jeff@sumterprecision.com
Eric Cooper (VP) ickre@yahoo.com
John Summerford (Treasurer) jsummerford79@gmail.com
Paul Johnson (V Treasurer) basil@ftc-i.net
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact one of
your board members or e-mail the Duck-E-News.
News from the Board
The HOA board discussed the
following items of concern at their bi-monthly meeting.
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Covenant and ByLaw abuse and enforcement
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Maintenance in common areas
** Picnic
review and ideas
The minutes from the board meeting
and treasurer’s report are included at the end of the newsletter. If you want
to be a part of the community but don’t want to be on the board you can join a
non-board committee. They include annual picnic, architectural, maintenance,
nominating and neighborhood watch committees.
The next board meeting will be January
21, 2014. If you have concerns or items to bring before the board please
contact one of the board members prior to the meeting so you can get on the
agenda.
Important Numbers
Street sign and pot hole issues 436-2558
Police (Speeding, vandalism) 436-2739
Animal Control 436-2066
Black River Electric 469-8060
Sheriff’s Office 436-2790
Poison Control 800-222-1222
PUPS(Call before you dig) 888-721-7877
Litterbugs 877-7-LITTER
Trash
Pick-up
Community Picnic
The picnic was held on October 26th in the
cul-de-sac at the end of Canvasback Cove.
Both the Sumter Fire Department and Sumter Police Department
participated. We also had a ‘bounce house’ from Space Walk of Sumter, a visit
from Randy Bennett “The Balloon Guy”, and free hot dogs, and drinks for all. We
kicked off the event at 3:30PM and attendance peaked about 60 residents. It was
a beautiful but brisk afternoon and the weather turned quite cool by sunset.
Lessons learned: we competed with numerous other Fall events
including a major Fall Festival at Millwood Elementary. We should keep this in mind in the future and
probably shift the schedule to have the event the Spring as we did in 2012.
Cost incurred by the Home Owner Assn. was $630. The good
news, we saved enough unused supplies to hold another picnic in 2014 without
the need to purchase additional cups, plates, utensils, napkins, etc..
John Summerford
HOA News
Your help is needed!
The following positions need to be
filled to help make our community the best in the area. Some are non-board
member committees. Please look them over and see if there is something you
would like to volunteer for.
One Board Member
The Board member shall attend board meetings, make
decisions, handle affairs of the community and oversee the Maintenance
Committee
Architecture Committee
The Architectural Control Committee shall have the
duties and functions described in the Restrictive Covenants. It shall be alert
for any proposals, programs or activities which may adversely affect the value
of the residences of members of the Association and shall advise the Board of
Directors regarding any necessary Association action on such matters. The Board
shall have final authority in matters of architectural control.
Maintenance Committee
The Maintenance Committee
shall advise the Board of Directors on all matters pertaining to the
maintenance, repair or improvement of the lots and common areas and shall
perform such other functions as the Board as it’s discretion determines.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee
shall have the duties and functions described in Article V of these bylaws and
such other functions as the Board in it’s discretion determines.
Picnic Committee
The Picnic Committee shall
have the duties and functions of planning for the Idlewild yearly picnic.
Neighborhood Watch Committee
The Neighborhood Watch Committee shall have the duties
and functions of gathering information and passing it on to the residents for
the safety of the community.
Let’s get our HOA back on track!
Contact one of your board members or the
Duck-E-News
Attention
Renters
You are invited to participate in the Idlewild community
activities, meetings, etc. You are a part of our community. Although you may
not vote, your opinion is valuable and you are invited to attend meetings and
participate on committees. We look forward to you volunteering to help make our
community a great place to live!
Welcoming Committee
Thanks to Stephanie Bomar and Kat Head for volunteering to
be the Idlewild Welcoming Committee. To date they have delivered more than a
dozen welcome packages to new neighbors. Do you have a new neighbor on your
street or know of one? If so, please e-mail Kat at katsgraphics@live.com or Stephanie at sbomar@uwaysumter.org. You may also
e-mail ildewildnewsletter@live.com
and the information will be passed on. We want to be sure everyone feels
welcome when they join the Idlewild community.
Neighborhood
Watch
Thanks to those who have passed on alerts to keep
our neighborhood safe. Keep up the good work!
Your neighborhood is only as SAFE as you make it.
We
would like to remind everyone to be courteous to your neighbors while walking
your dog. Please don’t allow your pet to walk through or to do their business
in your neighbor's yards. And if they do, be respectful of your neighbors and
your neighborhood and carry a doggie bag to clean up after your pet.
Do you rent your property?
Owners
– do you know you may be responsible if your renters own a dog and that dog
bites or hurts someone or damages another property? Check your insurance
policy.
$$ HOA Dues $$
If
you have not paid your HOA Dues for 2013, please send them to the address
above. Dues are $100.00. 22 homeowners have not paid their dues. If you have
questions about your dues, please contact John Summerford E-mail: jsummerford79@gmail.com
Idlewild’s Handy List
Covenants
A survey of the neighborhood was
taken before the board meeting in November and it was discovered that a lot of
the covenants are being abused. Boats, trailers, RVs, yard maintenance and many
other covenants are being neglected. These are things that make the
neighborhood unappealing to new residents. A flyer was delivered to each
mailbox in Idlewild notifying residents of the covenants abuse.
A new boat survey was completed
since the last board meeting. About 6 of the 12 boats and trailers
that were highly visible when surveyed before Thanksgiving and before we put
out the flyer on mailboxes have been moved. Some have been relocated to
the rear of the driveway and are much less prominent than they were.
Sumter Links
SumterFest 2014
The weekend 'kicks
off' on Friday, March 14th at 5pm with rides and entertainment beginning at
6pm. Then, Saturday, March 15th, and Sunday, March 16th the days begin at 10am
with vendors, entertainment, rides, games and activities until 10pm! This is
your chance to have some fantastic family time!
http://sumterfest.com/index.html
VOLUNTEER TO BE A BOARD /
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Idlewild Board Minutes
November 19, 2013
Attendance: John Summerford, Paul Johnson, Jeff Diven,
Theresa Diven,
Special Guests: Stephanie Bomar and Kat Head
Treasurer Report
Approved as presented
Welcome Packets
Kat Head and Stephanie Bomar brought sample items that they
include in the Welcome Packets for new neighbors. They have already given out
over 13 packets. Ideas are needed to learn of new residents. Welcome Packets
should be a budgeted item for next year.
Neighborhood
Picnic
The fall picnic was a success. But it competes with other
fall events. The cost to date is $569.00. Not all the invoices have been paid.
Left over paper products will be kept for the next picnic. Many items were
either donated or received at a discount. Discussion of ideas for the next
picnic include moving picnic to spring, adding more events, get more residents
involved, face painting, donated prizes and a scavenger hunt.
Common Area
Maintenance
Sprinklers are not working in 6 out of 9 areas. New
sprinkler heads have been paid for but have not been installed.
Lights at the front entrance need to be replaced. A decision
was made to get bids from landscape lighting contractors to upgrade the
lighting.
Barefoot common area needs a few bushes to complete the
upgrade. L&S has not finished the job. John will research the history of
the common area maintenance.
Do we have a signed contract with L&S for maintenance?
Is there a water meter for the front entrance? Where is it?
Who pays for it? John will research.
Neighborhood kids may do yard work for a small price for those
who cannot do it.
A suggestion was made for special recognition for yard of
the month or quarter.
Covenants
Discussion was held on the abuse of the Covenants and
ByLaws. Why don’t residents want to pay? An audit of the community was made and
22 homes were in violation of the Covenants. It was decided to draft a letter
to all residents and place on mailboxes about the abuse of covenants and
non-payment of dues. We need to be strict on the rules to improve our
neighborhood. A suggestion was made to get bids for offsite storage of boats,
trailers, etc. to give homeowners a choice if they do not have an area in their
yard for storage. All back dues should be collected. The steps to collect back
dues are: 1. Send a registered letter, 2. File a lien on the property.
Architectural
Committee
Approval of a structure for a resident was given
Next board meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7PM at 321 Mallard Drive
Respectfully Submitted,
Theresa Diven
Treasurers Report
Beginning Balance 11/1/2013
$11,507.02 Checks: Space Walk of Sumter $
190.00
Checks written $1,786.11 City of
Sumter
(water) $ 119.36
Deposits $
100.00 USPS
(stamps) $ 9.20
Closing Balance 11/30/2013 $9,829.91 L
& S Landscaping $ 1,188.88
Simply
Amazing Pgms $ 125.00
Black
River Electric $ 35.57
City of Sumter (water) $
118.10
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Duck-E-News Summer 2013
Idlewild Duck-E-News
Summer 2013 Edition
Idlewild Homeowners Assoc.
PO Box 1341
Sumter, SC 29151-1341
Important Numbers
Street sign and pot hole issues 436-2558
Police (Speeding, vandalism) 436-2739
Animal Control 436-2066
Black River Electric 469-8060
Sheriff’s Office 436-2790
Poison Control 800-222-1222
PUPS(Call before you dig) 888-721-7877
Trash
Pick-up
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Board Members
Frank Shuler 773-8676 fshuler@jssjlaw.com
David Ardis 469-0714 davidardis@ftc-i.net
Jeff Diven 469-6434 jeff@sumterprecision.com
Monte Duncan 905-1161
duncandogs@ymail.com
Mark
Hopson 464-0796 mark.hopson@bd.com
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact one of
your board members or e-mail the Duck-E-News.
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HOA News
Are you concerned about our community?
Are you willing to get involved?
Are you interested in becoming a board
member?
Do you know other residents who are?
Let’s get our HOA back on track!
Contact the Duck-E-News
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Litterbugs
Help keep the streets of Idlewild clean. Don’t throw trash
on the street and lawns. Report litterbugs to the Litter Busters Hotline: #LB
from cell phone or 1-877-7-LITTER. Report the tag number of the vehicle, type of
vehicle and location. You can remain anonymous.
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New Neighbors?
Have you had a new neighbor move in next door or on your
street in the last 3 months? If so, please e-mail ildewildnewsletter@live.com or
contact a board member so we may welcome them. We want to be sure everyone
feels welcome in the Idlewild community.
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Dog Walking
We
would like to remind everyone to be courteous to your neighbors while walking
your dog. Please don’t allow your pet to walk through or to do their business
in neighbor's yards. And if they do, be respectful of your neighbors and your
neighborhood and carry a doggie bag to clean up after your pet.
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Neighborhood
Watch
Thanks to those who have passed on alerts to keep
our neighborhood safe. Keep up the good work! Have you noticed the Neighborhood
Watch signs near the entrances? Thanks to Ben Griffith for getting that done!
Your neighborhood is only as SAFE as you make it.
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Famous Quotes
And
if you are a parent, introduce your children to their neighborhood library. It
will give them a real sense of independence to have their own library card and
enjoy borrowing books.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
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$$ HOA Dues $$
If
you have not paid your HOA Dues for 2012, please send them to the address
above. Dues are $100.00. If you have questions about your dues, please contact Frank Shuler at 773-8676
or e-mail at fshuler@jssjlaw.com
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South Carolina Facts
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Neighbors Supporting
Neighbors!
Do you own and
operate a business and live in Idlewild? If so, send us your info (e-mail your
business card would be perfect) and we will list it in the next edition of the
Duck-E-News. Neighbors need to know your business so they can support you.
Megan Manus Photography
Email is megan@meganmanus photography
Pence: the Painter
Mark Rotker
Interior/Exterior
803-469-4001 / 803-795-3198
Income Tax Preparation
Lori A. Mors
906-250-2790 / 803-403-8911 (fax)
IRS Registered Tax Preparer / Military
Discount
Illia Howeth
Independent Designer
Orgami Owl – Custom Jewelry
801-645-7052
charmingyounow.OrigamiOwl.com
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Sumter Family Happenings
Family Night
Date: Friday, July 05, 2013
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 10:00 PM
Repeats: Weekly until 7/26/2013
Location
Aquatics Center
$5.00 for Family of Four – 2 Adults
and 2 Children or General Admission.
Downtown Market
Date: Saturday, July 06, 2013
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Repeats: Weekly until 9/27/2013
Beginning
in June, the City of Sumter
will host a Downtown Market
on Saturdays!
The event – previously known as the Sumter
Farmer’s Market – will be on the corner of Liberty Street and Main Street, right beside Centennial Plaza.
In addition to fresh produce, we will have music,
food demonstrations and Arts & Crafts!
The Downtown Market begins June 1 and will run through
September 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Downtown Friday Nights Classic Movie Series
Curse of the Pink Panther
Date: Friday, July 12, 2013
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location Sumter
Opera House
Part of the Downtown Friday Nights
Classic Movie Series
The show starts at 7:00
PM and admission is $2.50. Preceeded
with 1/2 hour of traditional cartoons, starting at 6:30. Refreshments
available at an additional cost.
Movie proceeds benefit the Sumter
County Library's children's programs.
Fourth Friday's on Main in
downtown Sumter
with live bands entertaining thousands every month from May through
September
on Main Street,
6:30-9:00 pm
July - Second Nature
August - The Tams
September - Mystic Vibrations
For more information, please log on to:
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VOLUNTEER TO BE A BOARD MEMBER
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Duck-E-News Spring 2013
Idlewild Duck-E-News
Spring 2013 Edition
Idlewild
Homeowners Assoc.
PO Box 1341
Sumter, SC 29151-1341
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Important Numbers
Street sign and pot hole issues 436-2558
Police (Speeding, vandalism) 436-2739
Animal Control 436-2066
Black River Electric 469-8060
Sheriff’s Office 436-2790
Poison Control 800-222-1222
PUPS(Call before you dig) 888-721-7877
Trash Pick-up
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Board Members
Frank Shuler 773-8676 fshuler@jssjlaw.com
David Ardis 469-0714 davidardis@ftc-i.net
Jeff Diven 469-6434 jeff@sumterprecision.com
Monte Duncan 905-1161
duncandogs@ymail.com
Mark
Hopson 464-0796 mark.hopson@bd.com
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact one of
your board members or e-mail the Duck-E-News.
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HOA Meeting
Coming Soon!
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Dog
Walking
We
would like to remind everyone to be courteous to your neighbors while walking
your dog. Please don’t allow your pet to walk through or to do their business
in neighbor's yards. And if they do, be respectful of your neighbors and your
neighborhood and carry a doggie bag to clean up after your pet.
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Neighborhood Watch
Thanks to those who have passed on alerts to keep
our neighborhood safe. Keep up the good work!
Your neighborhood is
only as good as you make it.
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New
Neighbors?
Have you had a new neighbor move in next door or on your
street in the last 3 months? If so, please e-mail ildewildnewsletter@live.com or
contact a board member so we may welcome them. We want to be sure everyone
feels welcome in the Idlewild community.
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Famous
Quotes
“The fence that makes good neighbors needs a gate to make good friends”
Unknown
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$$ HOA Dues $$
If
you have not paid your HOA Dues for 2012, please send them to the address
above. Dues are $100.00.
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Litterbugs
Help keep the streets of Idlewild clean. Don’t throw trash
on the street and lawns. Report litterbugs to the Litter Busters Hotline: #LB
from cell phone or 1-877-7-LITTER. Report the tag number of the vehicle, type
of vehicle and location. You can remain anonymous.
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
May 12, 2013
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South
Carolina Facts
Major Rivers - Santee
River, Edisto River, Savannah River
Major Lakes - Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Lake Murray, Hartwell Lake
Highest Point - Sassafras Mountain - 3,560 feet (1,085 m) above sea level
Number of Counties - 46
Bordering States - Georgia, North Carolina
Bordering Body of Water - Atlantic Ocean
Major Lakes - Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Lake Murray, Hartwell Lake
Highest Point - Sassafras Mountain - 3,560 feet (1,085 m) above sea level
Number of Counties - 46
Bordering States - Georgia, North Carolina
Bordering Body of Water - Atlantic Ocean
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Neighbors Supporting Neighbors!
Do you own and
operate a business and live in Idlewild? If so, send us your info (e-mail your
business card would be perfect) and we will list it in the next edition of the Duck-E-News.
Neighbors need to know your business so they can support you.
Megan Manus Photography
Email is megan@meganmanusphotography.com
Pence: the Painter
Mark Rotker
Interior / Exterior
Tel: 803-469-4001
Cell: 803-795-3198
pencethepaintr@gmail.com
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HOA BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
There will be two positions open on
the Board of Directors
Please consider running for one of
these positions and support your community
If you
are interested or know a neighbor who is interested, you may contact one of the
current Board Members or send an e-mail to idlewildnewsletter@live.com
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Idlewild Spotlight
In the spotlight of this edition are Article XI, XII and XIII
of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
Bylaws
Article XI
Dissolution
The Association may be
dissolved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of membership. Written notice of a
proposal to dissolve, setting forth the reasons therefore and the disposition
to be made of the assets consonant with Article XII hereof shall be mailed to
every member at least ninety (90) days in advance of any action taken.
Article XII
Disposition of assets upon dissolution
Upon dissolution of the
Association, other than incidental to a merger or consolidation, the assets of
the Association shall be distributed to its members, or if it has no members,
to those persons to whom the Association holds itself out as benefitting or
serving.
Article XIII
Miscellaneous
The fiscal year of the
Association shall begin on the first day of January and end on the 31st
of December every year, except that the first fiscal year shall begin on the
date of incorporation.
Restrictive Covenants
26. Any fences and mailboxes or docks must be approved by
the Architectural Control Committee.
27. All recreational activities shall take place in the back
yard or to the rear of residences and any and all equipment such as basketball
goals and badminton and volleyball nets shall be located in the back yard or to
the rear of residences.
28. The lot owner will keep his lawn in like keeping with
the majority of the lot owners. If after
written notice, said lot is not brought up to standard, the other lot owners
may have said lot cut and cleaned and all costs involved shall be paid by the
lot owner.
29. Any person violating any of these restrictive covenants
understands and fully agrees that all attorney fees and court costs for the
enforcement of said covenants will be paid by the violating party.
30. Enforcement of these covenants shall be by proceedings
at law or in equity against any person or persons violating or attempting to
violate any covenants either to restrain violation or to recover damages.
31. Invalidation of any one of these covenants by judgment
or court order shall in no way affect any of the other provisions, which shall
remain in full force and affect.
32. These covenants are to run with
the land and shall be binding on all parties and persons claiming under them
for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date these covenants are
recorded, after which said covenants shall be automatically extended for
successive periods of ten (10) years unless an instrument signed by a majority
of the owners of said property has been recorded agreeing to change said
covenants in whole or in part.
33. The ponds shown on said plats will be for the exclusive
use of the owners of the lots bordering said pond. The undersigned owners intend to convey the
ponds to a non-profit corporation, which will govern the use and maintenance
thereof.
If you need a copy of the Bylaws or the Covenants, please e-mail idlewildnewsletter@live.com with your
request.
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAYJune 16, 2013
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What’s for Dinner?Quick-Fix Beef Burrito Skillet
It’s the savory goodness of a beef burrito with the ease of
an all-in-one dinner. Let everyone top it off their own way with fresh lettuce,
ripe tomato and creamy avocado.
Time - prep: 30 min total:
30 min
Servings - total: 4 servings
What You Need
1lb. lean ground beef
1pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) Taco Seasoning Mix
1can (15.5 oz.) no-salt-added
red kidney beans, rinsed
1cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1cup water
4 flour tortillas (6 inch), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1cup Mexican Style Finely
Shredded Four Cheese
1/3cup Sour Cream
1large green onion,
chopped
Make It
BROWN meat in
large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
ADD next 4
ingredients; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
STIR in tortilla
pieces; top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until
cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.
Kitchens Tips
Size-Wise: Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion
size in mind.
Special Extra: Add more of your favorite Mexican-style
toppings, such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and/or chopped avocados,
before serving.
Substitute: Prepare using extra-lean ground beef, 2% Milk
Finely Shredded Four Cheese, and Light Sour Cream.
What’s for Dessert?
Peanut Butter Bumble Bees
Everyone loved these. They are tasty little treats!!!
Time: prep: 30 min total: 30 min
Servings: total: 15 servings, 2 bees each
What You Need
1/4cup (1/2 stick) butter
or margarine, softened
1cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1cup powdered sugar
1-1/2cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or finely crushed Honey
Grahams
1oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/3cup Sliced Almonds, toasted
Make It
BEAT butter,
peanut butter and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium
speed until well blended. Add cracker crumbs; mix well.
SHAPE tablespoonful
of butter mixture into 1-inch oval to resemble body of bumble bee. Repeat with
remaining butter mixture for additional "bees."
MELT chocolate as
directed on package. Drizzle in lines on top of bees to resemble bees' stripes.
Insert almonds into both sides of each body for "wings." Store in
refrigerator up to 3 days.
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