Idlewild Newsletter

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