Duck-E-News Spring 2013

Idlewild Duck-E-News    

Spring 2013 Edition

idlewildnewsletter@live.com       

www.idlewildhoa.blogspot.com

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

http://www.sumtersc.gov/Departments/PublicServices_Sanitation.aspx

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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

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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     

www.meganmanusphotography.com

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 31^st 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 DAY
June 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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Idlewild Duck-E-News
Winter 2013 Edition

idlewildnewsletter@live.com www.idlewildhoa.blogspot.com

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 http://www.sumtersc.gov/Departments/PublicServices_Sanitation.aspx


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.


Lawn Care
L & S is contracted to do the lawn care in the common areas. This means all the circles in the cul-de-sacs and both entrances. They are responsible for the grass, bushes, trees and flowers in each circle and at both entrances. If you have leaves or debris in the street in front of your property it is your responsibility to remove it. L & S will remove leaves and debris from the grassy areas only. If you have questions, please contact one of the Board Members.


ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!
With the cool weather of winter and more folks out walking their pets, we would like to remind everyone to be courteous to your neighbors. Please don’t allow your pet to walk through or to do their business in people's yards. Be respectful of your neighbors and your neighborhood. Carry a doggie bag and clean up after your pet.

Neighborhood Watch
What is Neighborhood Watch?
In essence, Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that stresses education and common sense (Stegenga 2000). It teaches citizens how to help themselves by identifying and reporting suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. In addition, it provides citizens with the opportunity to make their neighborhoods safer and improve the quality of life. Neighborhood Watch groups typically focus on observation and awareness as a means of preventing crime and employ strategies that range from simply promoting social interaction and "watching out for each other" to active patrols by groups of citizens (Yin, et al., 1976).
Most neighborhood crime prevention groups are organized around a block or a neighborhood and are started with assistance from a law enforcement agency. Volunteers who donate their time and resources are typically at the center of such programs, since many do not have a formal budget or source of funding. One study (Garofalo and McLeod, 1988) found that most Neighborhood Watches were located in areas that contained high percentages of single-family homes, little or no commercial establishments, and residents who had lived at their current address for more than five years. This study also found that most of the programs used street signs to show the presence of the program to potentially deter any would-be criminals.
All Neighborhood Watches share one foundational idea: that bringing community members together to reestablish control of their neighborhoods promotes an increased quality of life and reduces the crime rate in that area. As Rosenbaum (1988) put it ". . . if social disorganization is the problem and if traditional agents of social control no longer are performing adequately, we need to find alternative ways to strengthen informal social control and to restore a 'sense of neighborhood'". That's precisely what Neighborhood Watch strives to do. In fact, from the earliest attempts to deal with the neighborhood structure as it relates to crime (through the Chicago Area Project of the early 1900s), to modern attempts at neighborhood crime prevention, collective action by residents has proved one of the most effective strategies.
The reason for this effectiveness is rather simple: Involving community members in watch programs decreases opportunities for criminals to commit crime rather than attempting to change their behavior or motivation.
Today's Neighborhood Watch Program is an effective means of crime control and neighborhood cohesiveness. While not all of the programs in place today go by the same name, they all accomplish the same goal: to bring community members together to fight crime. As Minor aptly wrote, "Neighborhood is the key to maintaining successful relationships."
http://www.usaonwatch.org/about/neighborhoodwatch.aspx

Your neighborhood is only as good as you make it.


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.


Famous Quotes
I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?
Mother Teresa


HOA Dues
If you have not paid your HOA Dues for 2012, please send them to the address above. Dues are $100.00.
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.


South Carolina Facts
What are the 4 regions of South Carolina?

• Lowcountry – Area along SC coast from Pawleys Island south to the Savannah River – sometimes spelled Low Country
• Midlands – Located in the center of the state stretching from Aiken County in the west to Clarendon County in the east, Fairfield County to the north and Orangeburg County at the south. Columbia is in the heart of the Midlands region.
• Pee Dee – Northeast area of SC including the Grand Strand
• Upstate – Northwestern part of SC featuring the Appalachian Mountains – sometimes called Upcountry


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
www.meganmanusphotography.com
Email is megan@meganmanus photography



Idlewild Spotlight
In the spotlight of this edition are Article VII, VIII, IX and X of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
Bylaws
Article VII

Books and Records

The books records and the papers of the Association shall at all times, during reasonable business hours, be subject to inspection by any member or first Mortgagee. The Restrictive Covenants, Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws shall be available for inspection by any member at the principle office of the Association, where copies may be purchased at a reasonable cost.

Article VIII

Assessments

As more fully provided in the Restrictive Covenants each member is obligated to pay to the Association annual and Individual Lot Maintenance Assessments for maintenance of common lot areas. Payments are secured by a continuing lien upon the property against which the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date and delinquent assessments shall bear interest from the date of delinquency at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum and the Association may bring an action against the Owner personally obligated to pay same or foreclose the lien against the property in the manner provided in the Restrictive Covenants. No Owner may waive or otherwise avoid liability for the assessments provided herein and by the Restrictive Covenants by nonuse of the Common Properties or abandonment of such Owner’s lot.

Article IX

No Corporate Seal

There shall be no corporate seal.

Article X

Amendments

Section 1

These Bylaws may be amended at a regular or special meeting of the members by a vote of a Majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy. The procedure to amend the Bylaws she be: (a) the Board of Directors may propose the amendment to the Bylaws by resolution setting forth the proposed amendment and directing that it be submitted for adoption at a meeting of the members; or (b) any five (5) members may set forth the proposed amendment by petition by them submitted, which shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association Board. Notice of the meeting of the members, stating the purpose of the meeting, including the proposed amendment, shall be given to each member entitled to vote on the proposed amendment, and to each director. If notice required by Article III, Section 3, has been given, the proposed amendment may be adopted at any meeting of members by a majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy.

Section 2

In the case of any conflict between the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws, the Articles shall control, and in the case of any conflict between the Restrictive Covenants and these Bylaws, the Restrictive Covenants shall control.


Restrictive Covenants

20. The Architectural Control Committee shall be consulted and shall have final authority on the location and facing of the residence constructed on any lot.

21. All structures shall be completed within one (1) year from the date of groundbreaking unless the time is otherwise extended by the Architectural Control Committee.

22. All landscaping and outside decorations shall be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.

23. No inoperative vehicles shall be maintained on the property for longer than a thirty (30) day period.

24. All vehicles larger than a standard passenger vehicle, such as tractors, etc, will be parked in back of any residence and out of the view of the street.

25. No objects of any kind such as television dishes will be located on the property unless it has been approved by the Architectural Control Committee.

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


What’s for Dinner?
CHEESY PASTA BAKE
Recipe Ingredients:
4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1lb. lean ground beef
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
3Tbsp. OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1tsp. Italian seasoning
1-1/3 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
Make It:
HEAT oven 375°F.
COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
MEANWHILE, brown ground beef with vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add sauce, bacon and seasoning; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta. Add to sauce; mix well. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheese.
BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Make Ahead - Casserole can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, as directed.
Substitute - Prepare using KRAFT Finely Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese.
Substitute - Prepare using OSCAR MAYER Bacon Pieces or chopped OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon.
This recipe provided courtesy of http://www.kraftrecipes.com/


What’s for Dessert?
SNOWBALL CAKE

What You Need
1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg
2Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1/4cup powdered sugar
1cup cold milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
Make It
HEAT oven to 350ºF.
PREPARE cake batter, in 2-1/2-qt. ovenproof bowl, as directed on package; scrape side of bowl. Beat cream cheese, egg and granulated sugar until well blended; spoon into center of batter in bowl.
BAKE 1 hour 5 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in bowl 10 min. Loosen cake from bowl with knife; invert onto wire rack. Remove bowl. Cool cake completely.
MEANWHILE, beat dry pudding mix, powdered sugar and milk in bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to use.
PLACE cake on plate; frost with pudding mixture. Cover with coconut. Keep refrigerated.
This recipe provided courtesy of http://www.kraftrecipes.com/


From Harper's Magazine:

Amount of pizza eaten each day in U.S. (acres): 75

The four food groups: Fast, Frozen, Instant, and Chocolate.


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

Article IV

Board of Directors

The affairs of the association shall be managed by a five (5) member Board of Directors. Only property owning members may serve on the Board of Directors. Directors will normally serve a three (3) year term of office. At the first annual meeting, members will elect one (1) director to serve for a one (1) year term, two (2) directors to serve two (2) year terms and two (2) directors to serve three (3) year terms. Thereafter all directors will be elected for three (3) year terms. Any Director may be removed from the Board, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the Association. In the event of death, resignation or removal of a director, his or her successor shall be selected by the remaining Board members and shall serve for the unexpired term of said predecessor.

Next HOA Meeting – TBD (A new venue is being considered)

Idlewild Duck-E-News
Summer 2012 Edition
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Independence Day July 4, 2012
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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 http://www.sumtersc.gov/Departments/PublicServices_Sanitation.aspx
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Board Members
Frank Shuler, Treasurer 773-8676 fshuler@jssjlaw.com
David Ardis 469-0714 davidardis@ftc-i.net
Jeff Diven, Maintenance 469-6434 jeff@sumterprecision.com
Monte Duncan 905-1161 duncandogs@ymail.com
Mark Hopson, President 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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News from the Board of Directors
* The Board has ordered new "Charleston Style" entrance lights for the Mallard entrance. The lights will be installed with in the next few weeks.
* The Board would like to remind our residents that the restrictive covenants require lot owners to submit all plans for additions, fences, landscaping or other alterations to lots to the Board for approval prior to the initiation of work.
* The Board would like to thank the Neighborhood Watch Committee for sponsoring the first annual picnic. It was a huge success and a lot of fun.
* The Board has awarded a contract for the maintenance in all the common areas to L & S Lawn Maintenance. They have been voted ‘The Best of the Best’ in the Irrigation/Landscaping division in Sumter’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
L & S would like to extend an offer to the residents of Idlewild: “We will cut and trim, edge and blow each and every yard in the subdivision for $45 each. If you want hedges cut twice a year it will be $5.00 more per cut”. If you have questions or would like to inquire about this service, please contact Larry at 803-847-2529
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Neighborhood Watch
NOTES FROM CHAIR BEN GRIFFITH
Needless to say, your Neighborhood Watch Chair (2012 only) has learned his lesson… twice. Two weeks ago, a culprit came into my driveway where my unlocked car was parked for the evening. My wife and I had settled in, after enjoying a nice seafood dinner at a local restaurant. We set the alarms at our home and retired for the night. Never gave a thought to the likelihood that someone or something might be lurking in our yard and scouting our property after dark. Little did we know…
What we later learned was that our laptop computer and a valuable item of medical equipment are most attractive to thieves, especially in the dark. These items and other smaller items were removed from one of our vehicles, going undetected for more than 24 hours. But alas, local law enforcement has found our stuff stashed at a residence less than 1 mile from Idlewild. And I will not forget to lock my car doors, even when my car is parked in my own yard, from this day forward. And don’t you forget to LOCK YOUR CAR, EVEN WHEN IT’S PARKED IN YOU OWN YARD!
To all of you who came out to enjoy the Fun and Fellowship of our 1st Idlewild Neighborhood Picnic last month, we THANK YOU! We couldn’t have ordered better weather, and young and old seemed to have had a great evening. As we begin to make plans to host another Neighborhood Outdoor activity in the fall, your suggestions are welcomed and solicited. Please send your suggestions to the DUCK-E-NEWS for ideas to make our outings even more enjoyable and fun.
And when you see John Summerford or Heyward Hutson around the Neighborhood, say “THANKS” for their efforts toward making the Fellowship so enjoyable.
Finally, maybe you’ve noticed that NO NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH signage is posted at our Neighborhood entrances.
Please REPLY to DUCK-E-NEWS indicating your VOTE of:
YES, if you think Neighborhood Watch signage is a helpful reminder to residents, as well as “intruders.”
NO, if you think Neighborhood Watch signs are not necessary, and neighbors don’t need to be reminded.
Enjoy your summer. And be sure to let a couple of Neighbors know when you plan to be away for a few days. Remind them that if they see a Box Truck backed up to your carport door, it’s really not YOU !!!
Your neighborhood is only as good as you make it.
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Neighborhood Watch Walk Group
Are you interested in starting a neighborhood watch walking group? Possibly one in the morning and one in the evening to accommodate everyone’s schedule. If so, please forward your contact information and morning and/or evening interest to The Duck-E-News and it will be forwarded to Suzanne who will contact you.
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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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Jammin' July 4th 2012
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 11:00 PM
Location Dillon Park, 1210 Clara Louise Kellogg Blvd.
Come and enjoy great fun for the entire family at Dillon Park. This fabulous event is hosted by the 20th Fighter Wing of Shaw AFB and sponsored by the City of Sumter along with a large number of Sumter’s local businesses. The local sponsors help keep the children’s rides affordable and you can count on favorites in food and beverages as well as continuous entertainment. At 9:30pm, we’ll celebrate with Shaw’s famous fireworks display one of the largest free displays in South Carolina and as promised the festivities will re-open until 11pm. Parking with RTA shuttles to Jammin’ July festivities will be available every 30 minutes to and from the Sumter Mall. Pick up the shuttle Belk side of the Mall from the Bultman Drive or Broad Street entrance. For more information call 803-895-4897 or log on to www.sumtersc.gov or www.20thfss.com. BRING your blankets and chairs. But Please NO Coolers or Pets.
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Famous Quotes
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels
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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
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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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South Carolina Facts
Spotted Salamander - named the official state amphibian in 1999, following a year-long campaign by the third-grade class of Woodland Heights Elementary School in Spartanburg.
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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

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 III of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenant #15.
Bylaws
Article III
Meeting of Members
The first annual meeting of the members shall be held within one (1) year of the incorporation of the Association and all subsequent regular meetings shall be on such dates and such places as the Board of Directors shall designate in a written notice to be furnished to all Members in the manner required by law. Special meetings may be called at any time by the President, Board of Directors or upon written request of twenty-five percent (25%) of the members. Written notice of each meeting shall be given by the Secretary or person authorized to call the meeting, by mailing a copy of the notice, postage prepaid, at least five (5) days and no more than thirty (30) days before such meeting to each member entitled to vote thereat, addressed to the member’s address last appearing on the books of the Association or supplied to the Association by the member for the purpose of notice. Such notice shall specify the place, date and hour of such meeting and in the case of a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting. The presence at any meeting of twenty-five percent (25%) of the members entitled to vote, and/or to cast proxy votes for absent members, shall constitute a quorum for any action taken at the meeting. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting, those members present shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. Members shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each lot owned in the subdivision. Lots which are titled in two (2) or more names shall be entitled to only one (1) vote. Members may vote by proxy. Proxies shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Secretary. Proxies shall be automatically voided upon conveyance by the member of his/her/their lot.

Restrictive Covenants
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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Health Tip Website
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/HomePage

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What’s for Dinner?
Garden Pasta Salad with Chicken
Here's a new take on pasta salad that combines slow-roasted chicken, corkscrew noodles, kid-friendly veggies, such as edamame, and a light dressing flavored with a hint of Dijon mustard. Take a shortcut on a busy night by using a store-bought bird instead of roasting the chicken yourself.
Ingredients
• 4 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
• Coarse salt and pepper
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 cups whole wheat rotini
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and transfer it to the baking sheet. Drizzle on the lemon juice and oil, then bake the chicken until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Transfer the meat to a plate to cool, reserving the cooking juices.
2. Cook the rotini according to the package instructions, adding the broccoli to the pot for the last 2 minutes. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the water, plus 2 tablespoons if you're using a rotisserie chicken that has no cooking juices. Transfer the rotini and broccoli to a large bowl. Add the reserved cooking juices and pasta water and toss to coat the ingredients.
3. When the chicken has cooled, remove the skin. Pull the meat from the bone, tear it into bite-size pieces, and add it to the pasta.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and mustard until well blended. Add the mixture, along with the remaining ingredients, to the bowl and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if desired. Serves 8.

What’s for Dessert?
Red White and Blue Cheesecake
Few people make cheesecake, because it has a reputation for being difficult to bake. The truth is, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare. The raspberry sauce and blueberries provide just the right fruity tartness -- and a festive look.
Ingredients
• CRUST
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• FILLING
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• TOPPING
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 325º F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with waxed paper.
2. Put the graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl. Add the butter and mix with a fork until evenly moistened. Press the mixture over the bottom and up 1 inch of the sides of the pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary. Beat in the sour cream until blended. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Pour half of the batter into the pan.
4. Put the jam and lemon juice in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth (about 4 minutes). Drizzle one fourth of the jam mixture in stripes over the batter in the pan. Spoon the remaining batter over the jam, then drizzle with 1/8 cup of jam. Reserve the last of the jam mixture to drizzle over the cheesecake.
5. Swirl the batter gently with a thin knife to marbleize it slightly.
6. Bake the cheesecake until firm around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center, 70 to 80 minutes. (Don't worry if your cheesecake cracks while baking or cooling.) Set the cake in the pan on a wire rack, run a knife along the inside edge to loosen the sides, and let it cool completely. Wrap the cake in plastic and chill it for at least 4 hours.
7. Take the cake out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Remove the pan sides and place the cake on a platter. Warm the remaining jam mixture until liquid, then drizzle it over the cheesecake. Serve with the fresh blueberries. Serves 12 to 16.
Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share? Send it to idlewildnewsletter@live.com
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Sumter Green Fall Feast
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location USC Sumter Nettles Auditorium, 200 Miller Road

Sumter will enjoy a fabulous evening with great food and great entertainment. A perfect Parent’s night out! Delicious food from the traditional tastes of Mom's home cooking to exotic flavor bites from the wild. Flavors and tastes like Sumter’s never eaten before will be served. Come and feast on the flavors of Sumter! Admission in to the festivities is a donation of $30.00 per person at the door and includes your fabulous feasting, adult beverages, entertainment and lots of fun with great friends new and old. Investment sponsors, food donations and your ticket donation all go to Sumter Green’s beautification mission. Limited advance tickets will be available for a reduced rate of only $25.00 per person at the Swan Lake Visitors Center (Visa/MasterCard accepted). For more information on how to purchase tickets call 436-2640.
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Autumn Begins September 22, 2012
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Idlewild Neighborhood Semi-Annual Yard Sale
Saturday,
September 29, 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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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.

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Duck-E-News Winter Edition

HOA Meeting
February 7, 2012
6:00PM
Millwood Elementary School
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Neighborhood Watch

A meeting to form a neighborhood watch group was held in December. We had about 24 residences represented. The Law Enforcement Officers who conducted the meeting were Lt. Don Florence, and Capt. Jeffery Jackson. The Crime Prevention Coordinator is Barron Hite. Barron is a civilian who coordinates all Neighborhood Watch groups for the City of Sumter. Some great information was passed on to the Idlewild community. The chairperson (Ben Griffith) will maintain a list of participants, coordinate with police, receive crime prevention material and arrange training for newcomers. He will also pass information to Block Captains who are in charge of notifying several residents of any concerns in the neighborhood. 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.
Crime Prevention Hints
1. Don’t post on Facebook that you will be away from your house at a certain time.
2. Use alarm system and put sign in yard or window.
3. Most vulnerable days for robberies are Wednesday to Friday. They monitor the neighborhood before the break-in.
4. If you have an alarm system and a digital phone system, check to see if you are being monitored. They may not be compatible.
5. Report any suspicious activity to police.
6. To ask for an evaluation or to have property monitored while away call the Citizens Assistance Unit at 436-2727 or 436-2728.
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Neighborhood Views

1. I think it would be good as concerned neighbors, especially after the armed robbery here at Halloween that we start alerting through email. Idlewildnewsletter@live.com would be a good point of contact since everyone could be emailed from there. Phone calls to neighbors would be good also. We need to look out for each other when possible. There are many break-ins we don’t hear about going on all over town.

2. Please do not park in the streets - especially in the cul-de-sacs. Emergency vehicles must be able to get in and out and because of their width they are being blocked from getting to houses.

3. I spoke with a Ms Sandy Floyd of SCE & G sales about the availability of natural gas service for our home. Short answer was that it wasn’t available here, although there are spots in Idlewild that do have gas available. She told me that they had looked at adding more gas service here, but it was expensive and they needed a high percentage of new customers to justify the cost of laying the pipe. I responded that the presence of service would inspire more demand for gas if it were here. She agreed, but said it was a hard sale to decision makers without customer response in hand. To help generate the kind of response that would help support adding lines to our neighborhood, she suggested that she come to speak at one of the meetings of the community group. I think gas service would be great for our neighborhood and add value to our property.
If you have an interest in getting natural gas service, please respond to idlewildnewsletter@live.com .
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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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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.
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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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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 XI, XII and XIII of the Bylaws and Restrictive Covenants #9, #10 and #11.

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.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals this 24th day of March 1999.


Restrictive Covenants
9. No garbage or domestic trash shall be disposed of by burying on any lot and no lot shall be used as a dumping ground for rubbish. Trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept in a sanitary covered container behind the residences and out of sight of the street. All incinerators or other equipment for the storage or disposal of such material shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. No individual water supply system shall be permitted on any lots unless such system is located, constructed, and equipped in accordance with the requirements, standards, and recommendations of the Sumter County Health Department. Approval of such system as installed shall be obtained from such authority.

10. The Architectural Control Committee is composed of Tyler B. Dunlop, Jr., Van Hugh Jackson, Sr., and Doris J. Gardner. The majority of the committee may designate a representative to act for it. In the event of death or resignation of any member of the committee, the remaining members shall have sole authority to designate a successor. Neither the members of the committee nor its designated representative shall be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this covenant.

11. The committee’s approval or disapproval as required in the covenants shall be in writing. In the event the committee or its designated representative fails to approve or disapprove within thirty (30) days after plans and specifications have been submitted to it, or within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the completion of such improvements if no plans have been submitted to the committee for approval, approval will not be required and the related covenants shall be deemed to have been fully complied with.


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

SC is the 40th largest state with 31,189 square miles
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What’s for Dinner?

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Courtesy of Hellmann's®
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
• 4 tsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
3. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Timesaving Tip: Try making this dish with thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts! Prepare as above, decreasing bake time to 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
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What’s for Dessert?
Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 35 min
Level: Easy Serves: about 48 squares

Ingredients
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch fine sea salt, if desired
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fleur de sel
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch jelly roll pan with softened butter or cooking spray.
Beat your butter in the bowl of a stand mixer until it is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the brown and granulated sugars a little bit at a time, pouring them in on the side of the bowl. While you're adding your sugars, stop the mixer occasionally and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure that everything is fully mixed. Cream the butter and sugar mixture until it is light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. (Creaming creates air pockets in the dough, and therefore these blondies have a light and delicate texture.)
Whisk your flour, baking soda and sea salt, if using, in a bowl. (Add the salt only if desired because there is plenty on top of the finished brownies.) Add your eggs 1 at a time, adding the second only after the first is fully incorporated. Once the second egg is fully incorporated, add your vanilla. Turn your mixer down to low speed and slowly add the flour mixture. Once the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the wet ingredients, add in all those chocolate chips. Your machine will seem to be struggling to mix in the chocolate chips because there are so many of them, but don't turn it up, leave it on low and allow it to fully mix the chips in. Spread your cookie dough into the prepared jelly roll. Evenly sprinkle the top of the dough with the fleur de sel.
Pop the blondies in the oven until they are golden brown on top and not wobbly in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the blondies to cool in the pan on a wire rack or on a dishtowel on your counter.
Cut the blondies, still in the pan, with a sharp knife into bars, about 48 pieces. Remove with a spatula and serve. (Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week, but they will not last that long!)
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HOA Dues

What are your HOA dues spent on? The following is a brief list of items your HOA Board is responsible for paying from dues collected. Please come to the HOA meeting on February 7th to hear a breakdown of all expenses.

Approximate Yearly Expenses (Does not include extras like: New signs, Sprinkler replacement, Emergency repairs, etc.)

Liability Insurance
Electricity
Lawn Maintenance
Valve Flush
Postage
Paper/ink/Misc

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Can’t Attend the HOA Meeting?

Since the HOA only meets once a year it is very important that all residents attend the meeting to get information about our community. It’s also a time to ask any questions or bring up any concerns you may have about Idlewild. If you can’t attend the meeting we would like to know if there is a problem with the time, day, place, childcare, etc. You may contact one of your Board members or reply by e-mail to the ildewildnewsletter@live.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, March 31, 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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