Idlewild Duck-E-News Summer 2011
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Important Numbers to Remember
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
HOA Mailing Address
Idlewild Homeowners Assoc.
PO Box 1341
Sumter, SC 29151-1341
Board Members
Frank Shuler 773-8676
David Ardis 469-0714
Jeff Diven 469-6434
Monte Duncan 905-1161
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact one of your board members.
Don’t Be A Litterbug
Help keep the streets of Idlewild clean. Don’t throw trash on the streets 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.
LITTER BUSTERS HOT
For information on trash pick-up by the city of Sumter, please copy and paste the following link:
http://www.sumtersc.gov/Departments/PublicServices_Sanitation.aspx
HOA Dues
Association Fees are $75.00 per year. These fees pay expenses for community maintenance and improvements. 20% percent of the homeowners in Idlewild are delinquent! Per the Restrictive Covenants a 10% finance charge will also be assessed. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Shuler.
*YARD SALE*
Idlewild Neighborhood Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, September 24, 2011 7am to 1pm
Great chance to clear out unused items, meet your neighbors and turn your “TRASH” into “CASH”! For more information call 803-236-9074 or e-mail aprildh@tmo.blackberry.net
Attention Pet Owners
Please respect your neighbors and clean up after your pet!
South Carolina Trivia
Which of the following is NOT on the South Carolina state quarter?
A. Carolina Wren
B. Palmetto Tree
C. Boll weevil
D. Yellow Jessamine
(answer on last page)
Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold!
What’s for Dinner?
Cheeseburger Macaroni
• 8 ounces macaroni
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
• 1 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
• 6 ounces Cheddar cheese or a blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
Cook macaroni in boiling water following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under hot water. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef in olive oil for about 3 minutes. Add onion and continue cooking until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened. Stir in the crumbled bacon, cheese soup, evaporated milk or half and half, cheese, and ketchup. Stir in the drained macaroni.
What’s for Dessert?
Peach Crisp
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup soft butter
Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Preheat oven to 375°.
Slice peeled, pitted peaches into the prepared baking dish. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon into a medium bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over peaches in baking dish. Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes, until topping is golden brown and peaches are tender. Serve peach crisp warm with cream or whipped topping.
Idlewild Spotlight
In each edition of the Duck-E-News a different Restrictive Covenant and Bylaw will be in the spotlight. This edition highlights Article VI of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #6.
BYLAWS
Article VI
Committees
Section 1
The Association shall appoint the following standing committees:
The Nominating Committee
The Maintenance Committee
The Architectural Committee
Unless otherwise provided herein each committee shall consist of a Chairperson and one (1) or more members and shall include a member of the Board of Directors for board contact. The committees shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to each annual meeting to serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The board of Directors may appoint such other committees as it deems desirable.
Section 2
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.
Section 3
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 in it’s discretion determines.
Section 4
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.
Section 5
With the exception of the Architectural Control Committee as to those functions that are set out in the Restrictive Covenants and with the exception of the Nominating Committee, each committee shall have the power to appoint a sub-committee from among its membership and may delegate to any such sub-committee any of its powers, duties and functions.
Section 6
It shall be the duty of each committee to receive complaints from members on any matter involving Association functions, duties and activities within its field of responsibility. It shall dispose of such complaints as it deems appropriate or refer them to such other committee or Director of the Association as is further concerned with the matter presented.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
6. No structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn or other outbuildings shall be used on any lot at any time as a residence either temporarily or permanently.
If you need a copy of the Bylaws or the Covenamts, please e-mail idlewildnewsletter@live.com with your request
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 so we may welcome them with a New Neighbor packet. If you get new neighbors in the future please e-mail us and let us know. We want to be sure everyone feels welcome and we don’t want to miss anyone.
Grandparents Day - September 11, 2011
Hurricane Disaster Kit
1. Non-perishable food
2. Drinking water
3. Flashlights, batteries, bulbs
4. Battery powered radio
5. First Aid Kit
6. Non-electrical can opener
7. Essential medicines
8. Sturdy Shoes
9. Baby supplies
10. Games and Books
11. Fire Extinguisher
12. Toiletries, personal hygiene
13. Cash & Credit Cards
14. Important Documents
15. Evacuation Route
Health Link - www.guidewell.com
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States. It gives workers a day of rest and it celebrates their contribution to the American economy.
Trivia on the Brain
Approximately 20% of the oxygenated blood flowing from the heart is pumped to the brain.
Do it yourself tip
Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.
South Carolina Trivia answer: C. Boll weevil
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Idlewild Duck-E-News Spring 2011
Board Members
Frank Shuler 773-8676
David Ardis 469-0714
Jeff Diven 469-6434
Monte Duncan 905-1161
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact one of your board members.
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HOA Meeting
The Idlewild Homeowners Association held the annual meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm at the Millwood Elementary School Cafeteria. The following issues were discussed:
New board members were elected.
Street signs are scheduled to be finished this year.
Signage at Muscovy entrance.
Rules of trailers, boats and RVs per the Restrictive Covenants.
Residents not paying dues.
Speeders – get car description & tag #
Speeding school buses
Some yards need manicured to comply with the Restrictive Covenants
Parking in street should be avoided
Call BREC for faulty street lights
More volunteers needed for neighborhood watch.
Cars seen cruising empty houses
Trash out night before only
Lights at Mallard entrance need fixed
HOA Dues
Association Fees are $75.00 per year. These fees pay expenses for community maintenance and improvements. So if any of you are wondering why certain improvements have not been made it is more than likely due to delinquent Association Fees. 20% percent of the homeowners in Idlewild are delinquent! Per the Restrictive Covenants a 10% finance charge will also be assessed. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Shuler.
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WIN WIN WIN
The Winner of free dues for 2011 is Robert & Cheryle Stone!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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*ATTENTION*
Idlewild Neighborhood
Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, April 30, 2011
7am to 1pm
Great chance to clear out unused items, meet your neighbors and turn your “TRASH” into “CASH”! For more information
call 803-236-9074 or e-mail aprildh@tmo.blackberry.net
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Attention Pet Owners
Please respect your neighbors and clean up after your pet!
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South Carolina Trivia
What lighthouse, built in 1876, is located in Folly Beach? (answer on last page)
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Mother’s Day is May 8
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What’s for Dinner?
Foil-Pack Taco Chicken
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
4 tsp. Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 lb. red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup Sour Cream
HEAT oven to 400°F.
SPRINKLE chicken with seasoning mix. Place 1/2 cup potatoes on center of each of 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil; top with chicken, cheese and salsa.
BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place in 15x10x1-inch pan.
BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Cool 5 min. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening. Top with sour cream.
What’s for Dessert?
Pudding Grahamwiches
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Instant Pudding, any flavor
1 cup thawed Whipped Topping
20 whole Honey Grahams, broken crosswise into squares (40 squares)
BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating until well blended. Add pudding mix; beat 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping.
SPOON about 1/4 cup of the pudding mixture onto each of 20 graham squares; top with remaining graham squares to form sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap.
FREEZE at least 4 hours or until firm.
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Idlewild Spotlight
In each edition of the Duck-E-News a different Restrictive Covenant and Bylaw will be in the spotlight. This edition highlights Article VI of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #5.
BYLAWS
Article VI
Board of Directors: Powers, Duties and Restrictions
Section 1 (Powers)
The Board of Directors shall have the power:
A. To adopt and publish rules and regulation governing the use of the Lots within the subdivision and the personal conduct of the members and their guests thereon and to establish penalties for the infractions thereof; notice of any proposed rule or regulation or amendment thereto, shall be furnished to the members and shall be deemed adopted ninety (90) days after such notice unless the members at a special meeting called for this purpose, vote to amend or repeal such proposed rule or regulation;
B. To suspend the voting rights of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment levied by the Association. Such rights may also be suspended after notice and hearing, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days for the infraction of published rules and regulations;
C. To exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Association and not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or the Restrictive Covenants;
D. To declare the office of a member of the Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors; and
E. To employ a manager, an independent contractor or such other employees as it deems necessary, and to prescribe their duties.
Section 2 (Duties)
A. To cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members, or at any special meeting when such statement is requested in writing by one-fourth (1/4) of the members who are entitled to vote;
B. To supervise all agents and employees of the Association, and see that their duties are properly performed;
C. To as more fully provided in the Restrictive Covenants:
i. Fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at least (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period;
ii. Send written notice of each assessment to every owner subject thereto at least thirty (30) days in advance of each assessment period; and
D. To issue upon demand by any person, a certificate setting forth whether or not any assessment has been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board for the issuance of these certificates. If a certificate states
E. an assessment has been paid, such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of such payment;
F. To procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance to protect the Association, its Board of Directors and members for actions committed consistent with these Bylaws;
G. To cause all Board Members or employees having fiscal responsibilities to be bonded, as the Board shall deem appropriate and in accordance with the Restrictive Covenants; and
H. To cause the Lots to be maintained in accordance with the Restrictive Covenants.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
5. No lot may be subdivided or reduced in size from that which is shown on the recorded plat without the written permission of the Architectural Control Committee.
If you need a copy of the Bylaws or the Covenamts, please e-mail idlewildnewsletter@live.com with your request
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Idlewild Community is NOT a race track – SLOW DOWN!
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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 so we may welcome them with a New Neighbor packet. If you get new neighbors in the future please e-mail us and let us know. We want to be sure everyone feels welcome and we don’t want to miss anyone.
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Father’s Day June 19
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Savings Tips
1. Leave your shoes at the door to cut down on dust pollutants in your home.
2. Buy products with natural fibers like cotton and wool, plus they are naturally fire resistant.
3. Filter your water for drinking
4. Use re-useable plastic bottles instead of bottled water.
5. Skip rinsing your plates before loading the dishwasher.
6. Use both sides of the paper.
7. Use warm or cold setting on the washing machine.
8. Get a reusable bag for shopping.
9. Keep your tires properly inflated.
10. Pay your bills online.
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Health Link www.webmd.com
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School is out in June!
Watch for children playing
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Trivia on the Brain
The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, like breathing air, digesting food, and circulating blood.
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Do it yourself tip
Improve your grip by wrapping a thick rubberband around the plastic handle of a screwdriver. This makes tightening and loosening screws less strenuous.
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South CarolinaTrivia answer:
Morris Island Light
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Frank Shuler 773-8676
David Ardis 469-0714
Jeff Diven 469-6434
Monte Duncan 905-1161
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact one of your board members.
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HOA Meeting
The Idlewild Homeowners Association held the annual meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm at the Millwood Elementary School Cafeteria. The following issues were discussed:
New board members were elected.
Street signs are scheduled to be finished this year.
Signage at Muscovy entrance.
Rules of trailers, boats and RVs per the Restrictive Covenants.
Residents not paying dues.
Speeders – get car description & tag #
Speeding school buses
Some yards need manicured to comply with the Restrictive Covenants
Parking in street should be avoided
Call BREC for faulty street lights
More volunteers needed for neighborhood watch.
Cars seen cruising empty houses
Trash out night before only
Lights at Mallard entrance need fixed
HOA Dues
Association Fees are $75.00 per year. These fees pay expenses for community maintenance and improvements. So if any of you are wondering why certain improvements have not been made it is more than likely due to delinquent Association Fees. 20% percent of the homeowners in Idlewild are delinquent! Per the Restrictive Covenants a 10% finance charge will also be assessed. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Shuler.
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WIN WIN WIN
The Winner of free dues for 2011 is Robert & Cheryle Stone!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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*ATTENTION*
Idlewild Neighborhood
Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, April 30, 2011
7am to 1pm
Great chance to clear out unused items, meet your neighbors and turn your “TRASH” into “CASH”! For more information
call 803-236-9074 or e-mail aprildh@tmo.blackberry.net
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Attention Pet Owners
Please respect your neighbors and clean up after your pet!
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South Carolina Trivia
What lighthouse, built in 1876, is located in Folly Beach? (answer on last page)
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Mother’s Day is May 8
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What’s for Dinner?
Foil-Pack Taco Chicken
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
4 tsp. Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 lb. red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup Sour Cream
HEAT oven to 400°F.
SPRINKLE chicken with seasoning mix. Place 1/2 cup potatoes on center of each of 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil; top with chicken, cheese and salsa.
BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place in 15x10x1-inch pan.
BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Cool 5 min. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening. Top with sour cream.
What’s for Dessert?
Pudding Grahamwiches
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Instant Pudding, any flavor
1 cup thawed Whipped Topping
20 whole Honey Grahams, broken crosswise into squares (40 squares)
BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating until well blended. Add pudding mix; beat 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping.
SPOON about 1/4 cup of the pudding mixture onto each of 20 graham squares; top with remaining graham squares to form sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap.
FREEZE at least 4 hours or until firm.
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Idlewild Spotlight
In each edition of the Duck-E-News a different Restrictive Covenant and Bylaw will be in the spotlight. This edition highlights Article VI of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #5.
BYLAWS
Article VI
Board of Directors: Powers, Duties and Restrictions
Section 1 (Powers)
The Board of Directors shall have the power:
A. To adopt and publish rules and regulation governing the use of the Lots within the subdivision and the personal conduct of the members and their guests thereon and to establish penalties for the infractions thereof; notice of any proposed rule or regulation or amendment thereto, shall be furnished to the members and shall be deemed adopted ninety (90) days after such notice unless the members at a special meeting called for this purpose, vote to amend or repeal such proposed rule or regulation;
B. To suspend the voting rights of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment levied by the Association. Such rights may also be suspended after notice and hearing, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days for the infraction of published rules and regulations;
C. To exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Association and not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or the Restrictive Covenants;
D. To declare the office of a member of the Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors; and
E. To employ a manager, an independent contractor or such other employees as it deems necessary, and to prescribe their duties.
Section 2 (Duties)
A. To cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members, or at any special meeting when such statement is requested in writing by one-fourth (1/4) of the members who are entitled to vote;
B. To supervise all agents and employees of the Association, and see that their duties are properly performed;
C. To as more fully provided in the Restrictive Covenants:
i. Fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at least (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period;
ii. Send written notice of each assessment to every owner subject thereto at least thirty (30) days in advance of each assessment period; and
D. To issue upon demand by any person, a certificate setting forth whether or not any assessment has been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board for the issuance of these certificates. If a certificate states
E. an assessment has been paid, such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of such payment;
F. To procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance to protect the Association, its Board of Directors and members for actions committed consistent with these Bylaws;
G. To cause all Board Members or employees having fiscal responsibilities to be bonded, as the Board shall deem appropriate and in accordance with the Restrictive Covenants; and
H. To cause the Lots to be maintained in accordance with the Restrictive Covenants.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
5. No lot may be subdivided or reduced in size from that which is shown on the recorded plat without the written permission of the Architectural Control Committee.
If you need a copy of the Bylaws or the Covenamts, please e-mail idlewildnewsletter@live.com with your request
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Idlewild Community is NOT a race track – SLOW DOWN!
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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 so we may welcome them with a New Neighbor packet. If you get new neighbors in the future please e-mail us and let us know. We want to be sure everyone feels welcome and we don’t want to miss anyone.
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Father’s Day June 19
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Savings Tips
1. Leave your shoes at the door to cut down on dust pollutants in your home.
2. Buy products with natural fibers like cotton and wool, plus they are naturally fire resistant.
3. Filter your water for drinking
4. Use re-useable plastic bottles instead of bottled water.
5. Skip rinsing your plates before loading the dishwasher.
6. Use both sides of the paper.
7. Use warm or cold setting on the washing machine.
8. Get a reusable bag for shopping.
9. Keep your tires properly inflated.
10. Pay your bills online.
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Health Link www.webmd.com
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School is out in June!
Watch for children playing
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Trivia on the Brain
The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, like breathing air, digesting food, and circulating blood.
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Do it yourself tip
Improve your grip by wrapping a thick rubberband around the plastic handle of a screwdriver. This makes tightening and loosening screws less strenuous.
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South CarolinaTrivia answer:
Morris Island Light
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Winter 2011
Idlewild Duck-E-News
HOA Meeting
The Idlewild Homeowners Association will conduct it’s annual meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm at the Millwood Elementary School Cafeteria. New board members will be elected. Please plan to attend this important meeting and meet and greet your neighbors – old and new!
HOA Dues
Association Fees are $75.00 per year. These fees pay expenses for community maintenance and improvements. So if any of you are wondering why certain improvements have not been made it is more than likely due to delinquent Association Fees. 20% percent of the homeowners in Idlewild are delinquent! Per the Restrictive Covenants a 10% finance charge will also be assessed. Addresses and amount owed will be published in the next edition. If you have any questions, please contact John Martin. You may pay your dues at the annual meeting.
WIN WIN WIN
Join the winners list! Attend the HOA meeting and you may be the lucky homeowner to win your HOA Fees free for 2011! Must be present to win! See you there!
Idlewild Neighborhood Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, April 30, 2011
7am to 1pm
Great chance to clear out unused items, meet your neighbors and turn your “TRASH” into “CASH”! For more information
call 803-236-9074 or e-mail aprildh@tmo.blackberry.net
Attention Pet Owners
Please respect your neighbors and clean up after your pet!
South Carolina Trivia
South Carolina has The University of South Carolina, but does it have a South Carolina State University as well? (answer on next page)
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011
What’s for Dinner?
Beef & Mushroom Lasagna
1 lb. ground beef
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
¼ cup of milk
2 cups Prego Fresh Mushroom Italian
Sauce
9 cooked lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese or
Mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 400ºF. Stir soup and milk in small bowl until smooth. Brown beef and drain. Stir in sauce. In 2 qt shallow baking dish layer ½ beef mixture, 3 noodles and 1 cup soup mixture. Top with 3 more noodles, remaining beef mixture, remaining noodles and remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover baking dish. Bake 30 min. or until hot. Uncover baking dish. Bake until cheese is golden brown. Let stand 10 min.
What’s for Dessert?
Banana Cream Pie
2 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Banana Cream or
French Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2-1/2 Cup milk
1 cup Cool Whip (thawed)
2 Bananas
1 Graham Cracker Crust
Whisk pudding and milk together until smooth. Fold in cool whip. Peal and slice bananas and line graham cracker crust. Pour pudding on top and garnish with bananas. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Word-Ladder
Change just 1 letter on each line to go from the top word to the bottom word. Do not change the order of the letters.
MOON
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BEAM
Idlewild Spotlight
In each edition of the Duck-E-News a different Restrictive Covenant and Bylaw will be in the spotlight. This edition highlights Article V of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #4.
BYLAWS
Article V
Nomination and Election of Directors
Nomination for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors and two(2) or more members of the Association who need not be members of the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to the annual meeting and shall serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. Nominations shall be restricted to only members of the Association.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
4. Easements for installation and maintenance of utilities and drainage facilities are reserved unto the undersigned owners, their successors and assigns, over the rear ten (10’) feet of each lot and that portion of the property where such easements, no structure or planting or other materials shall be placed or permitted to remain which may damage or interfere with the installation or maintenance of utilities or which may change the direction of the flow of the drainage channels in the easements, the easement area of each lot and all improvements for which a public authority or utility company is responsible
President’s Day
February 21, 2011
Trivia on the Brain
Approximately 20% of the oxygenated blood flowing from the heart is pumped to the brain.
Health Link
Spryliving.com/SmartMoves
Word-Ladder Answers
MOON
MOAN
MEAN
BEAN
BEAM
South Carolina Trivia answer: Yes
The university is located in Orangeburg, and their mascot is the bulldog. Orangeburg is located in central South Carolina and is nicknamed "The Garden City".
St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2011
HOA Meeting
The Idlewild Homeowners Association will conduct it’s annual meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm at the Millwood Elementary School Cafeteria. New board members will be elected. Please plan to attend this important meeting and meet and greet your neighbors – old and new!
HOA Dues
Association Fees are $75.00 per year. These fees pay expenses for community maintenance and improvements. So if any of you are wondering why certain improvements have not been made it is more than likely due to delinquent Association Fees. 20% percent of the homeowners in Idlewild are delinquent! Per the Restrictive Covenants a 10% finance charge will also be assessed. Addresses and amount owed will be published in the next edition. If you have any questions, please contact John Martin. You may pay your dues at the annual meeting.
WIN WIN WIN
Join the winners list! Attend the HOA meeting and you may be the lucky homeowner to win your HOA Fees free for 2011! Must be present to win! See you there!
Idlewild Neighborhood Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, April 30, 2011
7am to 1pm
Great chance to clear out unused items, meet your neighbors and turn your “TRASH” into “CASH”! For more information
call 803-236-9074 or e-mail aprildh@tmo.blackberry.net
Attention Pet Owners
Please respect your neighbors and clean up after your pet!
South Carolina Trivia
South Carolina has The University of South Carolina, but does it have a South Carolina State University as well? (answer on next page)
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011
What’s for Dinner?
Beef & Mushroom Lasagna
1 lb. ground beef
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
¼ cup of milk
2 cups Prego Fresh Mushroom Italian
Sauce
9 cooked lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese or
Mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 400ºF. Stir soup and milk in small bowl until smooth. Brown beef and drain. Stir in sauce. In 2 qt shallow baking dish layer ½ beef mixture, 3 noodles and 1 cup soup mixture. Top with 3 more noodles, remaining beef mixture, remaining noodles and remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover baking dish. Bake 30 min. or until hot. Uncover baking dish. Bake until cheese is golden brown. Let stand 10 min.
What’s for Dessert?
Banana Cream Pie
2 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Banana Cream or
French Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2-1/2 Cup milk
1 cup Cool Whip (thawed)
2 Bananas
1 Graham Cracker Crust
Whisk pudding and milk together until smooth. Fold in cool whip. Peal and slice bananas and line graham cracker crust. Pour pudding on top and garnish with bananas. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Word-Ladder
Change just 1 letter on each line to go from the top word to the bottom word. Do not change the order of the letters.
MOON
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BEAM
Idlewild Spotlight
In each edition of the Duck-E-News a different Restrictive Covenant and Bylaw will be in the spotlight. This edition highlights Article V of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #4.
BYLAWS
Article V
Nomination and Election of Directors
Nomination for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors and two(2) or more members of the Association who need not be members of the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to the annual meeting and shall serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. Nominations shall be restricted to only members of the Association.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
4. Easements for installation and maintenance of utilities and drainage facilities are reserved unto the undersigned owners, their successors and assigns, over the rear ten (10’) feet of each lot and that portion of the property where such easements, no structure or planting or other materials shall be placed or permitted to remain which may damage or interfere with the installation or maintenance of utilities or which may change the direction of the flow of the drainage channels in the easements, the easement area of each lot and all improvements for which a public authority or utility company is responsible
President’s Day
February 21, 2011
Trivia on the Brain
Approximately 20% of the oxygenated blood flowing from the heart is pumped to the brain.
Health Link
Spryliving.com/SmartMoves
Word-Ladder Answers
MOON
MOAN
MEAN
BEAN
BEAM
South Carolina Trivia answer: Yes
The university is located in Orangeburg, and their mascot is the bulldog. Orangeburg is located in central South Carolina and is nicknamed "The Garden City".
St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2011
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