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”
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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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