Idlewild Duck-E-News
Spring 2012 Edition
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HAPPY EASTER
April 8, 2012
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
May 13, 2012
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HOA Dues

If you have not paid your HOA Dues for 2012, please send them to the address above. They are $100.00. 136 residents out of a total of 214 have paid their dues for 2012. The following is a list of residents who have not paid their HOA Dues for 2011. Are they your neighbors? You may want to remind them to pay their dues.

1. 590 Canvasback Cove
2. 490 Canvasback Cove
3. 50 Gadwall Court
4. 60 Gadwall Court
5. 2665 Goldeneye Ridge
6. 210 Mallard Drive
7. 270 Mallard Drive
8. 275 Mallard Drive
9. 415 Mallard Drive
10. 625 Mallard Drive
11. 665 Mallard Drive
12. 670 Mallard Drive
13. 2535 Merganser Point
14. 201 Muscovy Drive
15. 2705 Pintail Drive
16. 2760 Widgeon Way
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Common Area Maintenance

The Board will be taking bids on a contract for the maintenance in all the common areas. Only licensed lawn maintenance companies will be accepted.
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Neighborhood Views

28 March 2012
Idlewild Homeowners,
I’m a current homeowner in Idlewild and I love animals. If one of your pets have come through my yard, I’m sure I’ve tried to pet it or be cordial. Lately, there has been an increase in homeowners, while walking their dog, letting the animal poop on my lawn or pee on my shrubs. As far as the poop, I don’t have a problem if the owner carries a baggie to clean up the mess. I do have a problem when the owners allow the pet to pee on my shrubs. I’ve confronted some of these instances and have had responses like: “That’s where the pet wanted to go.” I really appreciate and love animals and I don’t want to be a jerk to my fellow neighbors, but we need to be responsible for the cleanup of our animals by carrying some type of “pooper scooper” and keeping the pets away from our plants.
Thanks,
Jim Stilwell
605 Mallard Drive
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Neighborhood Watch
The first meeting of the Idlewild Neighborhood Watch was held on March 12. The Crime Prevention Coordinator, Barron Hite was present and discussed some prevention information.
1. Know your neighbors so you know what is suspicious.
2. Don’t be afraid to call the police even if you don’t want a report made. Police patrol the areas they get the most calls
3. Make your house look like someone is home at all times.
4. Don’t post on Facebook that you will be away from your house at a certain time.
5. Use an alarm system and put sign in yard or window.
6. Get a tag number if the car looks suspicious, just incase there is a problem
7. Call police when you will be out of town and they will check each 12 hour shift. The number is 436-2700.
8. Mark your address to be seen easily from the street.
9. Define block areas and captains.

To ask for an evaluation or to have property monitored while away call the Citizens Assistance Unit at 436-2727 or 436-2728.

Chairperson, Ben Griffith will meet with Jeff Diven the Board’s maintenance chair to assign block areas and block captains. You will be notified of your Block Captain as soon as the list is compiled. If you missed the meeting and would like to participate, please contact Ben at 803-469-6800.

Block Captain responsibilities will include:
1. A group of 10 – 15 houses.
2. Get to know the residents in your group.
3. Distribute a questionnaire to find concerns.
4. Notify residents of any concerns.

In order to get to know your neighbors, the committee has decided to have a neighborhood picnic on May 19 with a rain date of May 20. The details are being discussed and currently include entertainment for both children and adults. Save the date and watch for signs and flyers.

If you would like to join the Neighborhood Watch and/or help with the picnic, please send an e-mail to idlewildnewsletter @live.com

Your neighborhood is only as good as you make it.
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REMEMBER THOSE WHO SERVED
Memorial Day
May 28, 2012
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HOA Meeting Notes
February 7, 2012

Improvements
Comments from the last HOA meeting prompted the board to act on correcting some real problems in our neighborhood. These actions include upgrading the signs, planting flowers, entrance upgrade with better lighting, improving lawn care in common areas and enforcement of letters for violation of boats and RVs in driveways, storage containers in yard, property lawn care and parking on the street.
Dues
As of the HOA meeting there are 110 residents who have paid their dues. There are a total of 214 properties in Idlewild obligated to pay dues.
Several comments were made about the dues being raised to $100.00. A suggestion was made to discuss the amount of the raise at the HOA meeting before the dues are actually raised. The budget was explained to justify the raise in the HOA dues.
Improvements
Homeowners would like to see the Muscovy entrance improved. A quote for a sign has been received but approval from the residents will be needed to place the sign on their property. Also the necessary funds will have to be raised before the sign can be purchased.
More street lights were requested in some dark areas of the community. That is a city assessment but homeowners may have a street light installed on their property.
The Christmas wreaths / decorations need to be replaced for next year.
Natural Gas
Some areas have natural gas service but SCE&G said there is not enough interest to run any more gas lines due to the expense.
Neighborhood Watch
See the article about our newly formed Neighborhood Watch.
Welcome Packages
Ginger Cox has volunteered to make welcome packages for new residents. If you have a new neighbor, please contact either Ginger or the Duck-E-News and the information will be passed on to her.
Alerts
Watch out for a car driving around the neighborhood trying to open garage doors with an electronic device.
Proposed Budget for 2012
Income
Dues(214 Residents@$100) $21,400.00
Checking Account Balance $ 1,653.53
Interest $ .00
Total Income $23,053.53

Expenses
Administrative
Bank Services Charges $ .00
Liability Insurance $ 1,127.00
Paper/Office Supplies $ .00
Postage $ .00
PO Box Rental $ 70.00
Total Administrative $ 1,197.00

Common Area Maintenance / Landscape
Backflow Testing $ 585.00
Sprinkler Maintenance $ 300.00
Entrance Light Maintenance $ 175.00
Thames Landscape $ 7,068.00
Mallard Entrance Lights $ 1,500.00
Flowers/Christmas Decorations $ 500.00
Total Maintenance $ 10,128.00

Duck-E-Newsletter $ .00

SC State Taxes SC-1120 $ 25.00

Utility Bills
Electric $ 375.00
Water $ 1,575.00
Total Utilities $ 1,950.00

Total Expenses $ 13,300.00

Net Income $ 9,753.53

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Proudly Fly Your Flag
Flag Day, June 14, 2012
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
June 17, 2012
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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 pass their name on to Ginger Cox to 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 in the Idlewild community.
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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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Sumter Entertainment Series

1st Friday: Main Street, 6:00-8:30 PM
2nd Friday: Opera House, 7:00 PM
3rd Friday: Rotary Plaza or City Centre Terrace, 6:00-8:30 PM

May
4 Chief Complaint
11 Casablanca
18 As If (Plaza)
June
1 Virtually Unshockable
8 The Poseidon Adventure
15 Headin’ South (Terrace)
July
6 Still Cruzin’
13 Peyton Place
20 Old School (Plaza)
August
3 Terence London and the Untouchables
10 Grease
17 The Joe Sanford Band (Terrace)
September
7 The Holiday Band
14 Stalag 17
21 Latitude (Plaza)
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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 I and II of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenants #12, #13, #14 and #15.
Bylaws
Article I
Name and Location
The Idlewild Homeowners Association, Inc, hereinafter referred to as the “Association” is organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of South Carolina and Sumter County. It is an eleemosynary corporation. Meetings of members and directors will be held at places within said state and county as may be designated by the Board of Directors.
Article II

Definitions

The terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to the in the several sets of Restrictive Covenants for Idlewild Development as recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County South Carolina. The terms of the covenants are incorporated herein by reference.


Restrictive Covenants

12. The property subject to these covenants is designated as a bird sanctuary. There shall be no trapping, hunting, shooting, or attempting to shoot or molest in any manner any bird or wild fowl or to rob birds’ nests or wild fowl’s nests or to shoot, hunt, or trap any wild animal; provided however, if starlings or similar birds, such as jays or English sparrows, are found to be congregating in such numbers in a particular locality that they constitute a nuisance or a menace to health or property in the opinion of the proper health authorities of the county, then in such event, such health authorities shall meet with representatives of the Audubon Society, Bird Club, Garden Club, or Humane Society or as many of such clubs as are found to exist in the county, after having given at least three (3) days actual notice of the time and place of such meeting to the representative of such clubs. If, as a result of such meeting, no satisfactory alternative is found to abate such nuisance, then such birds may be destroyed in such numbers and such manner as deemed advisable by such health authorities under the supervision of the Sheriff of Sumter County.

13. The streets or roads shown on the above-mentioned plat are hereby dedicated to the legal authorities for the perpetual maintenance and use by the public. No additional street or driveway shall be added to existing streets and roads by any lot purchaser save by agreement with the Architectural Control Committee.

14. No curbs or any pavement shall be broken or disturbed in any manner whatsoever and in the event such is done, intentionally or unintentionally, such property owner shall be responsible for the replacement thereof.

15. All boats, trailers or trailer hitches, and similar non-self-propelled vehicles shall be parked or stored on the rear of the dwelling on any lot.

If you need a copy of the Bylaws or the Covenants, please e-mail idlewildnewsletter@live.com with your request.
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South Carolina Facts

The call letters for WIS-TV in Columbia (which began as WIS Radio in 1930) stand for "Wonderful Iodine State."
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Swan Lake Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7, 2012
12 Noon
Call 803-436-2249 for more information
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What’s for Dinner?

Mexican Pizza

Prep Time: 17 Min.
Cook Time: 30 Min.
Serves 4

Ingredients
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 8 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 tablespoon black olives, sliced
Directions
1. Heat the refried beans.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Stir in the seasoning packet.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Place a small amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Let the oil heat, then place one corn tortilla in the skillet. After 15 seconds, flip the tortilla over and let it fry another 15 seconds. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas, letting them drain on paper towels once they have been heated. When the tortillas have drained, arrange them on a cookie sheet.
5. Spread a thin layer of beans on the tortillas, followed by a layer of beef, and cheese.
6. Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Slice the tortillas into wedges and arrange them on plates or a serving platter and garnish them with the sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, chiles, avocado, and olives.
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SUMMER BEGINS JUNE 20, 2012
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What’s for Dessert?
S'MORE BROWNIES
Ingredients
Crust:
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch fine salt
Brownie:
• 1 box brownie mix
Topping:
• 4 cups large marshmallows or marshmallow fluff
Directions
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 by-8-inch square baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges by about 1 inch.
For the crust: Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter. Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the brownie. Pour batter into the prepared crust. Bake until the top is crispy and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean, with a few crumbs, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and carefully position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat on low. Layer marshmallows or spread fluff across the top and toast under the broiler until golden, (keep an eye on it, it can go quick), about 2 minutes. Cool on a rack, gently removing the brownies from the pan using the aluminum flaps. Carefully separate any marshmallow from the foil and fold away. Cut into 12 (2-inch) squares.
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Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share? Send it to idlewildnewsletter@live.com
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SUMTER IRIS FESTIVAL
May 25 – 27, 2012
www.irisfestival.org
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SHAW AIR EXPO
Shaw Air Force Base
Sumter , SC 29152
Dates: May 05, 2012 - May 06, 2012
Performers: Thunderbirds and Golden Knights Parachute Team
http://www.shawairexpo.com/
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Health Tip Website
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/main.asp
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Idlewild Neighborhood
Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, May 28, 2012
7 AM til ?
Proposed Next Sale Date: Not scheduled yet

Great chance to clear out unused items, meet your neighbors, and turn your “trash” into CA$H

Call 236-9074 for information.

**********Don’t forget to get your permit **********
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