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The Web Site Task Force and the Springmill Board ofDirectors have approved the selection of a web site hostingcompany. There is some initial paperwork and payments tohandle. Hopefully by the time youread this we will be well on our wayto creating a site.

Every web site needs “webmasters”who keep information up to date.Dick Rausch, Kathy Christie, and Iwill serve as webmasters. Any ideasor suggestions can be given to us.

Part of the site will be open to thegeneral public. It will be primarily apromotional area for people considering a move here.Homeowners, Tracey or real estate agents will be able todirect potential buyers to this area. The rest of the site willbe restricted to residents only, via a process thatis provided by the hosting company.

I have been trying to gather some content for the site.Much of it will be coming from past issues of the Sentinel. Ihave been picking out articles like restaurant reviews, bookreviews and Springmill Committee Monthly Reports. Iintend to have at least the last year's worth of full Sentinelissues on the site as PDF files. My reason for pulling outcertain articles is so the resident visitor to the site cansimply pull up a list of all the restaurant reviews, or otherspecific topics, written over the past year without searchingthrough each Sentinel.

I am requesting some help in preparing content forsome sections of the site. In particular I would like articlesabout what it is like to live in Springmill, some history ofSpringmill, about Middletown (history, demographics,resources, etc.), about some of the surroundingcommunities (Odessa, Townsend, Chesapeake City, etc.).Also I need articles about activities in Springmill ie. cardgroups, exercise, etc.

If you have an interest in writing one or more of thesearticles please let me know so that we don’t overlap efforts.The original request for submissions went to the Web SiteTask Force in mid January.

Tom Rigg

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITY FEBRUARY, 2016Volume XIV Issue 2

Happy Valentine’s Day

Sentinel Index

A Springmill Website is Coming..........................................Pg. 1Happy Valentine’s Day.........................................................Pg. 1Committee Reports - Property , Clubhouse, Activity........Pg. 3Committee Reports - Communications, Charity................Pg. 5MRC, BOD Motions...............................................................Pg. 5CEC/ Notes From Your Board..............................................Pg. 7Left Behind / Yoga History and Moves...............................Pg. 9Springmill Library Updat, Book Club Selections.......... Pg. 11Book Review, Classified Ads,/Library Programs ............Pg. 13New Years Eve Party, Hummer’s Parade..........................Pg. 14Bingo Night, Snowbird’s Report,, Maria Wendt ..............Pg. 15To Your Health PRP Injection Therapy.............................Pg. 17HealthSouth Support Group..............................................Pg. 17Meet your NEW Neighbors, Dot Wilson Birthday ...........Pg. 19Middletown News, Election Update, Etcetera/Walmart...Pg. 21Baltimore Music/Symphony Trip.......................................Pg. 21Game CornerCard Game“31” ………………………… …..Pg .23Restaurant Review - Metro Pub & Grill……….. ………... Pg. 23Area Cultural Events …………………………………………Pg. 25Advertiser Spotlight - A Stitch in Time …………………. Pg. 26New Businesses Coming Soon …...................................Pg. 26Springmill Sudoku............................................................. Pg. 27

This just looks like the beginningof a Valentine’s Day columndoesn’t it? And it is partly heartsand flowers, with a bit of realitytossed in.

As I pondered a quote by SomersetMaugham, “We are not the sameperson this year as last, nor arethose we love. It is just a happychance if, we, changing, continue tolove a changed person.”

Think about it, most of us have loved the people in our livesfor decades. None of us are the same person we were inour 20’s, 30’s….70’s, 80’s or even 90’s. We are what wehave experienced alone and together.

So as you celebrate Valentine’s Day this February 14th,keep love (kindness, helping, hugs, kisses, listening,promises, love, trust, forgiveness) for family, friends, andcommunity alive…and changing, because LOVE puts thefun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in your heart.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

June Stemmle

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Lauri Richardson

Tel (302) 379-9984Fax (302) 368-1060200 N. Dilwyn Rd.Newark, DE 19711

Laurir48@gmail.com

Residential / Office Cleaning

Springmill Sentinel StaffEditor: Dick RauschTreasurer: Diane DaigleSecretary: Sonya ComstockLayout and Production: Joan Gross, Dick Rausch,Marie & Tom RiggBusiness Manager: Julia HambrechtAdvertising: Carol Geiger, Janet Herner, Marie Rigg, JerryRyan, Pat Steskal,Editorial: Carolee Burkey, Sonya Comstock, Wilma Feinberg,Carolyn Fausnaugh, Carol Geiger, Lee Rosenson, Mary JoStarrett, June StemmleCalendar: Joe Grippo, Julie Hambrecht, Tracey LundDistribution: Ralph and Pamela Clair

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Springmill Homeowners Association2 Windmilll Lane, Middletown, DE 19709

302-376•5466Board of Directors

Marc Lichtenfield - PresidentJohn Rutt - Vice President

Cal Reuss - Secretary Carl Rifino - TreasurerGary Merrick - Director

Carolyn Bodden - Board Recording SecretaryTracey Lund - Community Manager:

Tracey.Lund@mamc.com

Charity Committee: Maria CorvinoClubhouse Committee: Phyllis LichtenfieldCommunications Committee: Dick Rausch

Community Events: Beverly Strong/Peggy AndrewsFinance Committee: Kathy Kobus

Maintenance & Repair Committee: Rotates monthlyProperty Committee: Carolyn Bodden

Anyone wishing to join a Committee should contact theChairperson of that Committee.

Please note: All committee meetings and activities using theClubhouse must be coordinated with Tracey Lund.

Calendar: Tracey LundFamily Emergency Numbers: Pat Howe, JoAnn Stump

Sunshine: Mary Elizabeth Rhoads / Faith Altman

Committee and Group ReportsClubhouse Committee

The Committee held their meeting on January 14th with 9members present.

Cal Reuss represented the BOD as the liaison. Hetouched lightly on the new upcoming website and theBoard’s recent approval for a keyed lock in the storagearea. Under the BOD’s recommendation, the committeewas asked to prepare a new guideline and include it withthe current General Clubhouse Rules and Regulations.Further explanation on the subject can be read in thisissue under, “Notes from the Board.”

A new sign for Pool rules will be acquired and in place bythe Memorial Day opening. The lettering on the currentsign is faded and difficult to read.

The estimates to either repair or replace the copingaround the pool deck are still under review. Subject wastabled until next month.

The new Universal remote for the TV is programmed. Ifinterested, Stan Heer will provide a demonstration onFriday, February 12th at 9:00 a.m. in the Great Room.

A few of the latches on the doors throughout theClubhouse are becoming problematic. There have beenseveral incidents where they locked on their own for noapparant reason. This is of serious concern shouldsomeone be in a room where the door wouldn’t open, andeven worse, if no one were to be in the building at thatparticular time. Therefore, we are investigating the cost toreplace all of the hardware now on all doors. A few of ourcommittee members have volunteered to take on this taskin order to keep cost down.

Our meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month inthe Craft room. Next meeting is February 11th at 10:00 AM.

Phyllis Lichtenfield

Property CommitteeSo far we have been blessed with very little “WHITESTUFF” from Mother Nature. But that ended, as theSentinel went to press, as the granddaddy of all stormswas predicted for January 23-24.

Tree Task Force- We have evaluated this year's treeplanting, and have begun planning this year's continuationof tree renovations at our first meeting in January. Inpreparation for this next phase, it would be very helpful ifhomeowners would sign their permission slip for a tree intheir front lawn with Tracey (if not done so already.) Ifthere are any questions, e-mail or call Tracey or myself.

Springmill Association will be fertilizing the newly plantedtrees in the spring. Watering of the new trees is essentialas the roots become active. A dry spring is not good forthese new trees so please keep them watered. Reminder:Nothing is to be hung or attached in the new trees.. please.

A BIG GIGANTIC THANK YOU to Chris Chappelle for hermany years of serving on the Property Committee.Reluctantly her resignation was accepted. (BOO-HISS)However, she has promised to continue digging holes,weeding or planting when needed.

Carolyn Bodden

Activity GroupCome and join us for SOUP & COFFEE on Feb 13th, from11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. featuring crab chowder andlasagna soup along with fresh bread, plus coffee andsweets. The cost is $4.00 per person, payable at the door.Sign up closes Feb.6th.

COFFEE HOUR will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. on Feb 27th and through March and April. Come withyour friends and invite new neighbors to come along.

Ann Hullinger and Claudia Garrett

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Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee held its monthly meetingon January 12th. Carl Rifino attended as BOD liaison.

The minutes of the December meeting were approved.Julie Hambrecht, subbing for Diane Daigle, reported the netincome for December was $223.67 bringing the total netincome for 2015 to $10,363.94. This figure represents theamount the committee contributed as income to Springmill’sgeneral fund during 2015.

Julie Hambrecht gave the advertising report. There arecurrently 43 advertisers; we currently have space available fornew ads.

Joan Gross provided an overview of the editorial content ofthe February Sentinel. The front page will feature an updateon the website and a Valentine message. A new page willfeature an update on the Springmill library, including all newbooks that have been donated. Hardcover and paperbackbooks, listed by author. Pictorial stories will center on theNew Year’s Eve dance party, the Hummer’s Parade, bingoand the soup and coffee event.

June Stemmle reported on the status of the Veteran’sCommemorative issue. An event planned for Springmillresident veterans of the Korean and Vietnamese wars isplanned for June 11, 2016.

Carl Rifino discussed the Springmill Group Facebook page.Dick said that no pictures of any individuals had beenposted since the BOD’s request. This prompted a spiriteddiscussion by those present about privacy, the website, etc.

The next meeting is on Feb. 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the craftroom. Residents are welcome to attend.

Joan Gross

Maintenance and Repair CommitteeThe MRC held its January monthly meeting on January 14,2016. Some of the issues discussed were: the finalconcrete work for the year, replacement of rain gutters onrear of clubhouse, new lights for our main entrance sign,and minor clarifications for the Architectural Specifications.

The final concrete work for this year has been completedand the committee agreed that the contractor did the jobvery well. More concrete work is planned for next yearand will probably be ongoing for years to come limitedannually by funds available.

Bids for the replacement of the gutters on the rear (poolside) of the clubhouse were reviewed and discussed. Thecommittee unanimously voted to accept the bid from one ofthe contractors and forwarded it to the BOD for theirapproval. This replacement of the gutters will increase thecapacity of the gutters and, hopefully, resolve the problemswith the heavy downpours overflowing the gutters anddestroying landscaping at the rear of the clubhouse.

If you haven't noticed, the lighting for the Springmill sign atthe main entrance has been replaced with modern lightingthat is both brighter and more economical to operate.

The railings at the clubhouse (both sides of the ramp fromthe door near the rest rooms to the pool, both sets ofrailings at the steps from the porch to the pool, and thesingle railing at the side entrance) will be replaced withcustom fabricated powder coated aluminum railings. Thiswill avoid the problems with rust and internal deteriorationon the steel railings that are there now. There will be norust streaks on the concrete and no rust-out of the railingsthemselves. The work should be performed sometime inthe spring of 2016 and should last for many years withoutdeteriorating as the existing railings have done.

Our regular meeting is held each month on the secondThursday of the month in the craft room at the clubhouse.The meeting starts at 7:00 PM and is open to all residents.If you think you might like to help out on this committee,please sit in on our meeting. We always welcome newmembers and fresh ideas.

Mel Geiger- Chairperson for January

Charity CommitteeOur Holiday fund for 2016 was a great success! About 90households contributed $6085. MOT received- $1710,Neighborhood House - $2250, Soldiers - $2125. With yourgenerous gifts, money cards were bought for 25 MOTSeniors. Gifts and gift cards for 45 family members,including 3 bikes purchased by 3 anonymous donors, madeit possible for these families to have gifts under their treethis year.

Checks  were sent to the following organizations. FisherHouse, Navy Seal Foundation, Gary Senise  Foundation,and Wounded Warrior Week, in Bethany Beach. Plus, wegave the coordinator of Delaware National Guard FamilyFoundation $600 in Walmart gift cards. The remainder ofKohls cash was used to purchase stockings, winter hats,and gloves for an organization that collects and distributesthese items for the homeless at the Sunday BreakfastMission.

BOD Motions

There were no board motions to report during the pastmonth.

Once again our community has outdone itself in helpingthe MOT Seniors, Middletown families, and our heroesto have a better holiday. A special thank you to CarolynRifino , Ilene Lipstein and all their shoppers and wrappers,who every year come out and help us make this fundraiser a great success.  . May God Bless you.

 Maria Corvino

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Notes From Your BoardYou may recall the listing of a BOD motion in the Jan. issue,namely the approval of installing a lock on the door to the atticarea. Several theories were floated by residents as to why thishappened. There was also some second-guessing concerningwhat led up to the BOD’s decision. This iswhat actually happened. During the Nov.and Dec. Clubhouse Committee (CC)meetings, the CC discussed the difficultieswith ensuring that medical equipment isstored in a safe manner. The CC is alsoresponsible for ensuring that there isadequate space for supplies that othercommittees must store. In short, if there isno orderly process to store items in theattic area, it does get cluttered. Thus, theCommunity Manager (CM) was requested to assist CC, butsome people apparently stored material without involving theCM. Though the community had been advised by the CC in theSentinel about the Manager’s role, it appears that not everyoneworked within the system.

As a liaison I advised the committee to determine what the bestsolution might be, and to recommend their best solution to theBOD for action. As the published motion indicated, the BODwanted a procedure written to cover the implementation beforefinal approval. The procedure was written to cover who wouldhandle access to the locked attic. In addition, the BODrequested that a compartment, similar to a fire alarm enclosure,be installed in case designated persons were unavailable forcatastrophic situations. At this time the enclosure hasn’t beeninstalled. The procedure is available on the Clubhouse BulletinBoard for all homeowners to read and follow.

The BOD also discussed how we might improve ourcommunication with the community. A few people have alreadycomplained that they haven’t received the propercommunication, but it must be admitted that the people whohave come to the work sessions aren’t among them. Peoplewanted to know why the minutes haven’t been published rightaway. In our Jan.5 session we acknowledged that this was alegitimate complaint. We’re hoping to cut down the time forapproving the draft, so that the minutes would becomeavailable before the next session is scheduled. Another pointdiscussed is that we avoid publishing undecided issues andrelated discussions in the minutes. We’re listening to thecritiques, but we ask for your patience as we consider ways toimprove this process.

The BOD is trying to increase the community’s awareness onprivacy issues, especially when it comes to picture taking. Thishas come up with placing pictures on Facebook or other mediamore public than the Sentinel. People have told isolated BODmembers about their concern. If you have a similar concern, Isuggest that you so advise the photographer even if the personis a Sentinel representative. We hope that the issue will becomea thing of the past when the SM Website is established.

On a brighter note we’re very pleased that the CEC, ActivitiesGroup and Social Dancing Group worked well together in 2015.The events put on by the respective groups have been wellattended. We’re also upbeat about the new residents coming tosome committee meetings and learning about the respectiveactivities. In fact some have joined the group.

Carl Rifino

Community Events CommitteeBINGO! There were a lot of winners at the Friday nightbingo, several won more than once. Joe Grippo was thecaller, which only added to the fun of the evening that wasenjoyed by many residents. Thanks to Ginny Grippo for hertime and efforts in planning this event.

Regrettably, we had to cancel “MEET THE PRESIDENTS”on February 17, due to a health issue with Ed Okonowiczour guest speaker. We wish Ed a speedy recovery and lookforward to having him return.

POTLUCK SOCIAL Sunday February 28. You are askedto bring a casserole (for 6-8 people) Last year the residentsprovided such a fabulous array of dishes. Lasagna, beefstew, chicken chili, ham & noodle casserole, pot roast, mac& cheese a variety of salads and that is just to name a few.The CEC will provide dessert. Flyer is in the Sentinel.

MR. CHARISMA Saturday March 12, if you like the soundsof yesterday’s music. The smooth ways of Dean Martin,Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and how about Buddy Holly orthe Big Bopper and yes even Elvis. Then you will enjoylistening and dancing to this entertainer, Mr. Charisma.Flyer in Sentinel. Get your RSVP in early; seating is limitedto the first 100.

MENTALIST MARK STONE Friday April 1,

MYSTERY DINNER PARTY Saturday April 16,

KENTUCKY DERBY Saturday May 7,

MEMORIAL DAY PARTY Monday May 30,

The CEC is still looking forward to planning several newevents, and we need to have your input. Perhaps“Springmill Has Talent” and displaying your crafts. Pleasetake time to read the enclosed flyer, and if you have anyother ideas we would like to hear from you.

The CEC meets the first Wednesday of the month at9:30a.m. in the craft room. Our next meeting will beFebruary 3.

Peggy Andrews

The first flurries of the season:made things looks pretty on Sunday January 17. A majorstorm hit our area on January 22-23. Pictures next month..

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FinancesWe realize everyone mourns in their own way and time.No one can tell you when it’s time to “get back to life.”That said, there are some very practical details that mustbe addressed pretty quickly. That’s why it’s good to have asupport system of family and/or friends. Let’s talk money.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The funeral director will notify SocialSecurity on a person’s death.BUT, the spouse or next of kinneeds to call immediately andset up a phone appointmentwith the local Social Securityoffice (National toll free # 1-800-772-1213). The closestones for us are in Dover orElkton. It can take about threemonths just to get theappointment, and it will probably take about three moremonths to get it resolved. You should be aware that assoon as the funeral director makes that notification call,Social Security reverses and debits your last SocialSecurity payment, depending on the date of death. Therewill be an adjustment made. It will affect your financialplanning going forward.

CHECKING & SAVINGS/BROKERAGE ACCOUNT:Contact any institution (bank, on-line or brokerage firm)that has your checking, savings, stocks, or money marketassets. Using an original death certificate (or a copyprovided by the funeral home at about $25 a copy),remove the deceased’s name and add a trusted familymember/executor or a bonded surrogate’s (like yourattorney or financial advisor) to the accounts…just in caseyou are incapacitated. The reason for the additional nameis because on the survivor’s demise, the executor will need“working capital” to handle any day-to-day expenses(mortgage payment, house expenses, fees, utilities, etc.). I,personally set up a separate savings account with mydaughter to handle just such emergencies or unexpectedevent…just one of my pre-planning steps. IF you haven’talready done so, you may want to set up all accounts asTOD (transfer on death) to facilitate changes.

CREDIT REPORTING/IDENTITY THEFT:Forward a form letter to the three credit bureaus (Equifax,Experian, and Trans Union) requesting a “permanent hold”to be placed on the decedent’s Social Security number.Include in the letter the name of the decedent, currentaddress, date of birth, date of death with a copy of thedeath certificate, and their Social Security number. I wouldsend it “certified mail.” These organizations can also becontacted via the internet. OK…these items should keepyou busy until next month, when our topics will be HealthInsurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance andDisability Insurance.

June Stemmle and Joan Gross

In the mid-1800’s the Eastern philosophy of yoga wasgradually moving West. In 1854 Americantranscendentalist, Henry David Thoreau, refers to theHindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, in his book Walden,about a spiritual life in the woods. Thoreau had a copy of“The Gita” (considered to be the main source of thedoctrine of karma yoga) with him, and later consideredhimself a yogi.

Yoga Position: Reclining Spinal Twist

We usually divide our class into three parts. During thefirst third we do floor positionswhile lying on our back orside. Our photo this monthshows Jessie Crisfield in aspinal twist position.**Hint: Put a pillow betweenyour knees if it is difficult tokeep them together.

- The reclining spinal twist starts with you lying on yourback.- Next, bring both knees in near the chest with theknees together, and stretch your arms out at theshoulder on both sides.- Then slowly drop your knees to the right, keepingthem together, and look toward your left arm. Hold thisposition and breathe gently.- Now that you’ve twisted your spine to the right, we’regoing to bring our knees back to the center, and thentwist dropping your knees toward the left…rememberingto keep them together and looking toward your right arm.Hold and breathe.- Once you have completed the series of movements tothe right and left, do them again. Keep your breathingslow and steady.

June Stemmle

Thank YouTo our many Springmill friends and neighbors:Barbara and I would like to extend our most sincereappreciation to all for the overwhelming emotionaland financial support you have provided while weattempt to cope with the loss of our Grandson ConnorDant . Please know that your kindness has helped usto get through a most tragic time in our life.

Barbara & Bob Lhulier

We wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone inSpringmill for their food, cards, phone calls andinternet help after Sonny’s passing. You cannot askfor a more caring community than Springmill. Wethank you all. God bless.

The Wingate Family

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SPRINGMILL RESIDENT SPECIALS

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Brown, Sandra Chill Factor Hello, Darkness Ricochet The Switch Tough CustomerCanfield, Jack Chicken Soup - Power of PositiveChild, Lee The EnemyClancy, Tom Full Force and EffectConnelly, Michael The Gods of GuiltCoulter, Ann SlanderCoulter, Catherine The Lost Key The Penwyth CurseDugard, Jaycee A Stolen LifeDonnelly, Jennifer The Wild RoseEvanovich, Janet Foul PlayHamilton, Laurell The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets NestJackson, Lisa Hot BloodedJance. J. A. Taking the FifthJohnston, Linda Beaglemania – Pet Rescue MysteryMacomber, Debbie Navy BridesMcBride, Laura We Are Called To RiseMcGarrity, Michael Nothing but TroubleO’Brien, Patricia Harriet and IsabellaPatchett, Ann RunPatterson, James Jester Burn Sunday at Tiffany’sRichman, Alyson The Lost WifeRoberts, Nora Black Rose IceRogers, Rosemary A Dangerous ManSheldon, Sidney Nothing Lasts ForeverTolle, Eckhart Awakening to Your Life’s PurposeWoods, Sheryl Moonlight CoveWoods, Stuart Paris Match Standup Guy

Thank you for all of your support,

Julie Hambrecht and Eileen Bengermino

The Springmill library has received approximately 1000donations in 2015. The duplicates are given to the OdessaLibrary (Appoquinimink Library does not want any) andalso the woman’s correctional facility in Wilmington. Over100 paperback books were donated to the Stocking forSoldiers through the Charity Committee.

Magazines – Please donate only those dated within thelast 2 months (space is limited).

Jigsaw Puzzles do not have to be signed out, but whenreturned, please be sure all pieces are there.

A reminder to all - the new books (with color circle) alongwith the large print books are on the back shelves(between the windows). The new books stay there for amonth and then are moved to the regular shelves. We willbe listing in the Sentinel each month the current donations.If anyone would like to receive a list before the nextmonth’s Sentinel please advise Julie or Eileen and yourname will be put on the email list.

The December new books are:

HARDCOPY:Anonymous                    Primary ColorsBaldacci, David              The Forgotten                                       The CollectorsBrokaw, Tom The Greatest GenerationChild, Lee                       The Hard Way                                        Personal                                        A Wanted Man                                        Never Go Back                                        Gone Tomorrow                                        Worth Dying For                                        Bad Luck and Trouble                                        Nothing To LoseChild, Lincoln                  Terminal FreezeFord, Richard                  The Lay of the LandPatterson, James            Don't BlinkPreston & Child               Fever Dream                                        Cold Vengeance                                        Gideon's Escape                                        Gideon's Sword                                        Blue Labyrinth                                        The Lost Island                                        Cemetery DanceReichs, Kathy Bones to AshesSada, George                 Sadam's SecretsSandford, John               Buried PreyShepard, Jean Down Through the YearsWoods, Stuart                 Paris Match                                        Insatiable Appetites

PAPERBACK:Brockway, Connie My Dearest EnemyBrown, Helen Cats and Daughters

Springmill Library Update

Book Club 1 (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) Our group will bediscussing “Belle Cora” by Phillip Margulies

Book Club 2 (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) This monthwe are all reading “Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule” byJennifer Chiaverini (available on Tuebl).

Book Club 3 (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our selection this monthis “The Marrying of Chani Kaufmann” by Eve Harris.

Book Club 4 (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) We will be sharing“A Pledge of Silence” by Flora J. Solomon.

Book Club 5 (Joan Gross/3rdTues.) When we meet, wewill be talking about “Deep Down Dark” by Hector Tobar(non-ficiton).

June Stemmle

Editors Note: This is a new series on the Springmill Library that willfeatures news and information about our fabulous library.

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February 2016Listed below are the on-goingprograms at NCC Southern Library.Phone number for information orregistration is (302) 378-5588.

The hours at the library are: Monday 10-8,Tuesday/Wednesday 1-8, Thursday-Saturday 10-5, and closed on Sunday.

**Celebrate Black History Month; check out a specialbook display, take home activities, crafts and DVD’s.**It’s also LOVE your Library month. Check out favoriteitems “Not to buy”. Keep track of your savings andreceive a prize if you return your log by March 7.

NOTE: The library will have one closure on Feb. 17 forPresident’s Day.

ON-GOING PROGRAMSAdult Book Discussion: The group will meet onWednesday, Feb.17 at 7 pm. Call the library for thecurrent title.E-book and E-Audio book tutoring: By appointmentduring library hours. Call 378-5588.Spin-a-Yarn Group: Chat as you knit or crochet.Meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, for all levels ofexperience and all ages.Sew Bee It Quilters: Meet the 2nd Saturday at 10:00am, for novice & experienced quilters.Delaware Money School: Call 1-800-267-5002 formonthly topics and to register.Inspiration Space: Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 pm on Feb.2 & 16. Get FREE one-on-one help with job hunting,resumes, interviewing skills, etc.New Castle County Register of Wills:Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5 -7:45 pm.New Castle County Office of Property Assessment: Ifyou are 65+, you may be eligible for a County and schooltax discount. A representative will be available everyFriday, 2-4 pm to answer questions or help you fill out anapplication.

ADULT PROGRAMS…registration requiredMeet Your Tax Advocate: Wednesday, February 10at 6 p m. Bring your tax questions. FREE and fairassistance.Optimize your iPad: Wednesday, February 24 at 6-7:30pm. What are the best free apps? All questionsanswered to get the most out of your iPad experience.

June Stemmle

Bittersweet by Colleen McCulloughLiving in Australia just after World War 1, thefour Latimer sisters, two sets of twins, strive tofind their life even though there are limitedprospects for them. Before the GreatDepression reaches Australia, their family hasa normal existence with men holding positionsof importance, while women were relegated tothe usual low level jobs. Wanting to do morethan just marry and have a family, thesesisters decide to enroll in a training programfor nurses which was a new option for women of their time.

They settle into their new career but still want to have a fulllife which includes love and marriage except for Tufts who isquite satisfied with her life as a nurse. The other three sistersseek love and marriage, and they find themselves incompromising situations that limit their ambitions. One sister,Kitty, the most beautiful one, strives to prove she is morethan just pretty and is intelligent. The sisters constantlyencourage and support each other to the disappointment oftheir spouses who want complete control of their wives.When the Depression begins to affect their lives, the wivesbegin a major adjustment to how they live, but one spousecannot accept a different life style and begins a spiral spininto depression.

No longer young girls, the sisters began to reshape their livesto reflect their maturity and acceptance into a new era. Whilewomen can never become physicians, one sister finds anopportunity to move up her place in the world and gratefullyaccepts what is offered to her. The dream that they had longago has faded away, and the sisters move into the beginningof the twentieth century knowing they must assert themselvesif they are to survive.

Sonya Comstock

June Stemmle

See page 11 for information on theSpringmill Clubhouse Library.

CLASSIFIED ADS

Sewing CircleIf you knit, crochet, embroidery or any other hand sewingand would like to join a casual group around the fireplacein the clubhouse please join us on Thursday February 4that 1 PM for a couple of hours. Meet some new neighborsand some old ones that you haven't seen in a while.

Julie Hambrecht

MahjongWednesday at 1:30 in the Clubhouse.Everyone who comes can play. Anyone wanting to learnis welcome.

Barbara Abrams

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The year, 2015, went out smoothly and in style. The DanceParty Group hosted New Year’s Eve to the delight of theattendees. Decorated with balloons, hats and noise makers, thetables were welcoming to all. Marion and Tom Smith added anextra touch by providing homemade dishes of penne pasta,Italian sausage and meatballs along with salad and Italian breadfor all. All the guests brought in a variety of dishes and desserts,but Sandy Hendricks topped the dessert table by adding a huge

tray of homemade cookies to please any palate. Dancingfollowed along with good conversation between tables andneighbors. As the year was ending, all the guests counteddown to midnight and watched the ball drop in TimesSquare. A hearty welcome to the New Year and bestwishes to all residents.

Story and photos by Sonya Comstock

New Year’s Eve Party

Ida and Joe Nelson Marian and Tom SmithNoreen and Jerry Ryan Mary and Bill Sapp Lynn and Chuck Ruh

Janet and Mark HernerDodie DiGiacinto, SharonMerrick

Carol and Trevor BaboolalThe food was good John and Freda Mitchell

New Year’s Day Hummers ParadeOne final event that Middletown residents look forward to isthe annual Hummer’s Parade. The streets of Middletownwere packed with folks of all ages anxious to see what theparade would highlight. It did not disappoint. The events thatwere full of life and at the forefront of news during 2015 werefeatured and well done, too. Everyone greeted and cheered

at each featured event, and the participants reacted withpleasure. It was a chilly day so spectators watching theparade were happy to be dressed warmly. Not so for thoseparticipants in the parade who wanted to stay true to theirrole, so we all said thank you to them. This entertainingevent was enjoyed by all.Story and Photos by Sonya Comstock

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Snowbirds Enjoying Warm Weather Activities

Bingo Night Featured Many WinnersThe Springmill annual bingo night was held on January 15.About 70 residents attended the fun event which featured14 bingo games half of which were straight bingo and halfincluded special combinations including the final grand prizegame in which all numbers had to be covered. The 50-50was won by Dan Prall. There were a total of 15 winners.

The CEC sold refreshments and snacks which includedwater, soft drinks, pretzel rods and cookies. Joe Grippodid a great job calling the numbers and Bernadette Hnatand Ann Basler helped verify winners cards.

Story and photos by Dick Rausch

Second Half Winners:Sandy Pugh, Connie Alexander,Sheila Rausch, JoanWalker, Dick Rausch, Noel Cole, Christine Laphan

A luncheon at Metro Restaurant was held by members ofthe Giving Doll program. Maria Wendt, who has beensewing clothes for the dolls for the past four years, isleaving the area to move to Willow Valley. Maria hasextraordinary sewing skills and has made hundreds of dolloutfits. She was given a gift of a doll as a remembrance.She will be greatly missed.

About 70 Springmill residents attended the annual bingo night.

First Half Winners:Lois Baker, Noel Cole, Bob Hambrecht, Diane

Daigle, Greg Gaden, Marie Rigg, HeleneSilverman

Peg Andrews, JoanneCampbell, Charlotte Smith sell

50 - 50 Tickets

Bernadette Hnat,Joe Grippo

Dan Prall50 - 50 Winner

While most of us suffer in the cold, several Springmill residents are soaking in the sunshine of Florida. Herb andCynthia Frank are enjoying Ft. Walton’s beach. Jim Mahla is teaching a watercolor class in Key Largo. Ilene Lipsteinand her cousin in the pool at their FL retreat. Lee Rosenson plays shuffleboard while Ilene basks in the pool.

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Let me explain how the body heals itself with this treatment.Regular blood is comprised of 95% red blood cells, 4%platelets, and 1% white blood cells. By using the centrifuge,the platelets jump to 95%. The 8X yield of plateletsincreases the healing power to the same degree.

Some people think it’s similar to steroid injections, but it’sjust the opposite. Steroids shut off inflammation. With PRPyou WANT inflammation. As a matter of fact, part of thepost-injection healing is to sit with a heating pad on thearea to help move the plasma around. The inflammationsignals the body that it is hurting and to come and “fix it.”

PRP is used to treat both acute and chronic sports andnon-sports injuries. When you visit the clinic, you will seethe office and patient rooms festooned with letters andsigned shirts from famous sports figures on every kind ofteam. I guarantee that you will get the same treatment andattention as the rich and famous.

I’m hoping for a similar outcome this time around, but onlytime will tell. I’ll keep you informed about the process and theresults. If you have any questions you’d like answered, juste-mail me or go on-line, the procedure is well documented.

June Stemmle

Surgery Alternative …PRP Injection Therapy

I’d like to share with everyone, the positive experience I’vehad with PRP injection therapy. My first series of injections,five years ago, enabled me to avoid surgery and theensuing physical therapy for a rotator cuff tear. At thattime, there was just one certified doctor in New Jersey andone in Pennsylvania…none in Delaware. Now there are atleast a few certified doctors, including mine, Dr. VictorKalman of the Morgan Kalman Orthopedic Clinic, 2501Silverside Road, Wilmington (He also has an office inGlasgow). The phone is 302-529-5500.

What is PRP? The acronym stands for Platelet RichPlasma. Once you find out you are a good candidate forthe procedure through an MRI and X-rays (needed todetermine where to inject the plasma), you “donate” yourown blood. It is then put in a centrifuge, where theplatelets are separated out from the blood...sort of likewhen you put broth in a measuring cup and the fat rises tothe top, and the gravy part stays near the bottom. Thesesame platelets are then injected back into the injured area.Since you use your own blood, there isn’t a chance ofrejection or complication. It feels the same as anyinjection; like a “bee sting.”

Usually you will have somediscomfort and/or swelling atthe injection site for one ortwo days (an ice pack orTylenol helps), but by thethird day you can go back toyour usual routine, andshould have less discomfortand more mobility with eachday. It usually takes morethan one round of injections to solve the problem. I tore atendon in my shoulder, and it required a series of sixinjections, about four to six weeks apart. The doctor saidbecause the knee area involved cartilage, it will probablytake just two or three injections, and “that I will know bywhat I can do. If I can do everything without pain, no moreinjections are needed.” (Sometimes, when cartilage isinvolved, stem cells are injected.)

Five years ago, this treatment cost me $1,000 perinjection…out of pocket. The success of the treatment, andits popularity has greatly lowered its cost over time. My firstinjection this time only cost me a total of $150 out of pocket.

Why do I choose PRP…... For one, a surgical optionleaves me with limited mobility for six weeks, and then anaverage of 6 additional months to achieve a completehealing process. Instead, my body is helping toheal/repair itself.

HealthSouth Support GroupAt its January meeting, Joe Kardine, OccupationalTherapist at Healthsouth Rehab. Hospital, presented avideo presentation on fall prevention and safety. Hediscussed risk factors and the importance of being awareof your surroundings at all times. While inside your home,take steps to make it safe. Clutter, as well as thin throwrugs, causes harmful situations that lead to falls. If youhave pets, note where they are at all times. By simplyrearranging furniture that makes it easier to move aroundin your home, falls can be avoided. Increase lightingthroughout your home. New medications may make youdizzy so check with your doctor on side effects. Have grabrails installed in your bathroom. Being outdoors, especiallyin the winter months, means paying extra attention to theground, and walking cautiously. Black ice is not alwaysvisible, but extremely dangerous. Should you fall, easeyourself up onto your elbows and move onto your handsand knees. Sit on a firm surface and determine whether ornot you need to call for help. By keeping active withexercise, falls can be avoided as a stronger person hasmore control of body movements.

Next month’s meeting on Wednesday, February 10 willfocus on returning to work after brain injuries.

Sonya Comstock

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Happy 95th

BirthdayTo Dot Anderson

On Feb. 11, 2016From

Carol Lee, Cathy, Chris,Nancy, Dawn, Evan,Reed, Cody & Nate

AndYour Springmill Friends

We’re sharing neighborly love with some of our newerneighbors this month. Most moved in the latter part of 2015,so you may have met them personally by now.

Ernest and Noel Cole, of 238 Patience Way, joined usfrom Avon Bridge at OdessaNational, where they had residedsince 2007. Prior to that, theyhad lived in Las Vegas, NV andNew Jersey. But now, they areofficially Springmillers.

While searching for a new home,the Coles also visited SpringArbor, but liked Springmill betterbecause it was more establishedand had more to offer. It also had a better location.Since moving, they have enjoyed participating in bingo, cardgames and bunco. They also like to use the pool for exercise.Noel mentioned she would like to join one of our Buncogroups. She’s already substituted in some.The couple commented that once they become more familiarwith the community, they may be interested in volunteering.

Nancy Shannon chose a house on Daylilly, number 327.Since meeting her, I have found that she does not like to haveher picture taken…that said; she did letus take one for this article.This is the first time Nancy has had anaddress outside of Wilmington. Shelived there her whole life, living in thePike Creek area for the last fifty years.Nancy said she visited a couple of 55+communities, including one condo. Shesaid she is so…ooo glad she choseSpringmill. As soon as she drove in,she thought it was “charming.” It helps that her good friend, Helen Jackson, lives here.

Nancy said she has many interests, especially games likebridge, canasta and rummikub. She also enjoys seniorexercise. She jumped right in joining various groups andgoing to several events at the Clubhouse.Nancy said, “Yes, I would be interested in volunteering, but Ineed a little more time to decide. I’ve had a difficult year andhave a tendency to overextend myself.”

Barbara Morris, of 561 Whispering Trail, is also a bitcamera shy, so we don’t have a photo of her. She didhowever, share some information so we can get to know hera bit more.

First you need to know that she has been a Delawarean forher whole life. Prior to moving to Springmill, she had lived inher home, 1/4 mile away from Prices Corner ShoppingCenter, for the past 46 years. She had no intention of movinguntil her son wanted her to move closer to him. Being a veryconsiderate mother, she chose Springmill primarily “so herson wouldn’t have to come over to shovel snow or mow.”

Meet Your New NeighborsMost of Barbara’s activities revolve around attending all hergrandchildren’s activities and having them come and visitGrandma. She said, “It may take me a while to enjoy theactivities.” Being so family oriented, she apologized whenshe told us she thought it was unlikely she’d be volunteeringin the community. But, that’s the nice part about being retired;you get to choose how and where you spend your time. We’llsend you some love this month anyway, Barbara.

I actually met Sam and Anne Merrick, of 45 SpringmillDrive, when they joined us on the Colorado Trip last year.

They are related to Helen Jackson. (With both NancyShannon and the Merrick’s moving here, it seems Helenshould get a percentage of thereal estate commission.) TheMerrick’s joined us from SalemWoods in Newark, Delaware.

They chose Springmill becauseof the location, the amenities,the type of house, and the factthat they had friends living here.They have already attended afew events at the Clubhouse,and hope to take advantage of some of the activitiesonce they get more settled.

June Stemmle

Noel and Ernest Cole

Nancy Shannon

Anne and Sam Merrick

February Sudoku answer

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Free Federal Tax Filing for SeniorsThe MOT Senior Center is again offering free tax service toseniors from February 1 to April 13 on Wednesdays from9-12 noon. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation withthe IRS, has trained and certified volunteers who willprepare and file your federal income tax return with the IRSfree of charge. All of the returns are prepared oncomputers and are e-filed at no cost. The service is offeredto seniors who have simple returns. An appointment isnecessary, so please call the MOT Sr. Center at 302-378-4758 to schedule. Dates available at this time begin onMarch 23.

Sonya Comstock

Town MeetingAt the first meeting of the New Year, theMayor wished everyone a Happy NewYear.

Approved was the Preliminary MajorLand Development Plan for a proposed36,170 sq.ft. retail grocery store (Lidl) inthe MOT Park near the new Grotto’s.Lidl, a German supermarket, is opening stores in the US onthe East Coast. They will offer their own brands as well asregular brands.

The Middletown Chamber of Commerce introduced NickManerchia as the new Middletown Main Street Managerreplacing Tracy Skrobot who resigned on December 31.

Walmart Savings CatcherMy daughter recently introduced me to the WalmartSavings Catcher. She redeemed close to $150 in savingsgathered over a six month period! Savings Catcher is anonline tool that requires Internet access. You can useSavings Catcher on a desktop, laptop, tablet, orsmartphone.

Walmart has long had a policy of price matching. If youbring in a competitor's ad showing a better price, thecashier adjusts the price at the register. This is a long alaborious process. The Walmart Savings Catcher makestaking advantage of this policy much simpler.

Here's the process for a phone connected to the internet.1. Go to https.//savingscatcher.walmart.com.2. Create a Walmart account3. Download the free app.4. Read, Frequently Asked Questions to learn details ofhow it works - what's compared. There are a few items thatreading the printed ads will get you rebates that SavingsCatcher will not.

5.. Using a Walmart receipt that is seven or less days old,either scan the bar code or enter the TC number intoSavings Catcher. You'll find this number located near thebottom of the printed Walmart receipt. With the TC codeyou will also need to enter the date.

6. You'll immediately get an email acknowledging thereceipt. In no more than three days, you'll get anotheremail telling you if you have received any rebate. It ispossible to see your receipt online and see rebatesattached to the qualifying items.

The system takes your receipt, and compares what youpaid to the prices in the competitor’s ads. If a competitorhas a lower price, Walmart gives you a credit, which can beaccumulated. When you desire you can have theaccumulated savings posted to a gift card - and use it likeany other Walmart gift card.

I've been using Savings Catcher for a month and haveaccumulated $10.91. Not every receipt submission resultsin a rebate - but several have been $1 or more. For thefrugal amongst us, this is fun.

Carolyn Fausnaugh

Delaware Election Calendar – 2016This year is a big year for elections, both state andnational. Some information you need to know – if youwant to change party affiliation before the PresidentialPrimary, it must be done by February 26. If you need tojust register to vote before the Primary, that must be doneby April 2. The Presidential Primary Election takes placeon April 26.

If you want to change party affiliationbefore the state primary election, youmust do so before May 28. The deadlineto register to vote before the StatePrimary Election is August 20. The StatePrimary Election takes place onSeptember 13, and only registeredvoters from participating parties may vote.

The deadline to register to vote before the General Electionis October 15. The general election is November 8 whichelects the President along with state Governors and officials.

Forms to change party affiliation or to register to vote are inthe Library with return envelopes.

When patronizing ouradvertisers say

“I saw your ad in theSentinel”

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Metro Pub & GrillMiddletown welcomedits newest restaurant,The Metro Pub & Grill,in December. Locatedon Wood Street in thePeachtree ShoppingCenter, the pub openedjust before Christmas, tothe delight of folks in theMOT area looking forsomething different. The restaurant is opened seven daysa week from 11 a.m. to midnight. What was once theShone’s Lumber showroom, has now been transformedinto an impressive restaurant offering a menu that shouldplease all appetites. The décor is spectacular, and seatingis offered at the bar or tables. The dining rooms seats 150comfortably with ample space between tables. Theservers are eager to please, and orders are taken withouta long wait

I enjoyed lunch there with a friend, and was very pleasedto learn I could order my hamburger to my liking. Withoutwaiting an unusually long time, our lunch was delivered byour very friendly server who left us to enjoy our mealwithout interruption. However, in speaking with others, Ilearned that while the shrimp fritters were absolutelydelicious, the mashed potatoes that came with the platterwere barely there. Why so skimpy on the potatoes? Notskimpy was the long list (32) of beers offered to those whoenjoy drinking beer. The restaurant is still settling in, asother diners were disappointed to be served only half aCornish hen as that was not specified on the menu.Others waited a very long time to be served, and then thefood was cold. As a brand-new restaurant and openingduring the holidays, we can only trust that service and foodwill be greatly improved in time.

Guests at the Pub were mainly folks who really enjoyeddining here,and would come back again and so would I.While lunch seems to be on the casual side, with familiesbringing their children, the evening crowd caters tocouples, and singles who enjoy eating out in asophisticated atmosphere close to home. Patrick D’Amicois the chef at the Pub and has a long list of establishedrestaurants that he has worked at including the HotelduPont’s Green Room and Harry’s Savoy Grill. Living inMiddletown, he has always envisioned the MOT area as adining frontier where he could expand his talent and servethe residents in fine style.

For those residents looking to dine out in an upscalerestaurant close to home, make this new restaurant a muston your list. You will not be disappointed.

Sonya Comstock

Card Game ‘31'At 7:00 p.m. each Monday evening the men at Springmillgather in the Pool / Poker Room at the clubhouse for agame of "31". Len Brussee who brought the game toSpringmill, is the contact for the game, and encouragesinterested men to join the group. Len provided thedescription of the game used for this article:

Origin ….frequently played in the Netherlands - calledEenendertig.

Cards used: 7's up to Aces from one regular deck. Jokersand 6's down are discarded.

Number of players: Up to eight people can play at onetable.

Objective: Players have a three card hand with a goal ofcollecting cards in a single suit worth 31 points or as closeas possible.

Point values: 7's to 10’s are at face value. Picture cardsare 10. An Ace is 11. Example: a 7 + a 9 plus an ace inthe SAME suit would total 27 points. A 10 plus 2 picturecards in the SAME suit would total 30. Two picture cards(or a 10 plus one picture card) + the ace in the SAME suitwould be 31.

How to play:

(1) each person at the table is dealt 3 cards with another 3cards in a face down ‘kitty'. Any excess cards are setaside - sight unseen by the players. The current dealerhas an option. He can keep his 3 cards OR lay them downface up on the table and sight unseen play the ‘kitty’. Ifthe current dealer keeps his initial hand, the cards in thekitty are turned face up before play begins.

(2)The next player discards one of his cards and thentakes one from ‘ the kitty’ to build up his hand. Example: a10 of clubs to add to another 10 of clubs would give him20. When the player feels he can do no better, he may‘Pass’ when his turn comes again, and sit out while othersfinish playing their hands.

(3) Each player starts with an agreed amount of coins orbills. Currently each player is starting with three onedollar bills. The person with the lowest point total putsone of his bills into the pot. The other players all win so tospeak. If two players have an identical low score, theyboth pay.

(4) The last man standing (one with one coin or bill) wins thepot.

(5) NOTE: What happens when a player sees the card heneeds to give him 31? Example: There is club 10 or a clubpicture card to add (Game Corner Continued on page 25)

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RACHEL L. PERRY, M.D.Providing General

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Family Eye Care,Contact Lens andEyeglass Services

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soulful guitar and horn section. Tickets - $33-$39

Thurs. Feb. 11 – 8 p.m. (Baby Grand) – “Battles of theSexes Comedy Night”Adults only – Tickets $31

Sat. Feb. 13 – 8 p.m. – (Baby Grand)“Champian Fulton” – Pianist and Jazz Singer – Tickets - $28

Sat. Feb. 20 – 7 p.m. (Baby Grand)Sun. Feb. 21 – 2 p.m. –“Cinderella” – classic fairy tale choreographed by Alex BucknerTickets - $38-$48

Fri. Feb. 26 – 7:30 p.m. (Tatnall)“Delaware Symphony Orchestra” – David Amado – Classics3 - Fantastic GuitarsTickets - $60

NewarkRoselle Center Thompson HallUniversity of Delaware302-831-2204

Wed-Sat – Feb. 3-6 7:30 p.m. – “Wait Until Dark” - dramaTickets - $23-$29

Sonya Comstock

February 2016Middletown

Everett TheatreFri/Sat-Feb. 12/13/19/20 – 7:30 p.m.Sat./Sun Feb. 13 & 21 – 2 p.m “The Secret Garden” – A spoiled orphan girl is sent to livewith her uncle on the Yorkshire moors. While there shediscovers renewed life for herself and her sickly cousin, whilebringing her dead aunt’s secret garden back to life. The showoffers beautiful music, and a beautiful garden. Tickets - $15

St. Andrews’ School Noxontown Rd.302-378-9511

Fri/Sat Feb. 19 & 20 – 8 p.m.“Into the Woods” presented by the students. Free

SmyrnaSmyrna Opera House 7 W. South Street302-653-4236Sat. Feb. 6 – 7 p.m.“An Evening of Musical Comedy” – featuring Mean WendyBank, Hot Breakfast and Todd Chappelle. Full Bar available.Tickets $14-$16 – adults onlySat. Feb. 20 – 7 p.m.“Citizens Hose Company Band” – Patriotic music, show tunesand salute to veterans – Performed for three presidents -Tickets - $10

DoverPatchwork Playhouse Kent County Theatre Guild140 E. Roosevelt Ave.302-674-3568

Fri/Sat, Feb 26 & 27– 8 p.m.Sun, Feb 28 – 2 p.m.“Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” – tragicomedy –exploits of two characters from Shakespeare’s Hamlet –Tickets - $20

Arden

New Candlelight Theater 2208 Millers Rd.302-475-2313

Matinee & Evening PerformancesJan 23-Feb. 28 –“Monty Phyton’s Spamalot” – a new musical –Tickets - $59 includes dinner buffet

The Playhouse on Rodney Square1007 N. Market St.Wilmington, DE 19801302-888-0200

Matinee (2 p.m.) Evenings 7:30 & 8 p.m.Tues-Sun – Feb. 23-28 –“Chicago, the Musical” Tickets - $80-$95

WilmingtonGrand Opera House 818 North Market Street302-652-5577Sat. Feb. 6 – 8 p.m. –“Johnny and the Asbury Jukes” - classic blend of hard-coreR&B and street-level rock, along with

to the 21 he hasin his hand. He must then immediately put his whole handface up on the table to declare 31. This STOPS ALLFURTHER PLAY.

Other methods of building the hand:

(1) All hands must be in the same suit EXCEPT when aplayer has the chance to get 3 of the same cards. Example:3 sevens or 3 queens. Such a hand is worth 30 1/2.Should two people both have 30 1/2 then 3 tens would beat3 eights for example.

(2) A player is forced to discard a third jack into the kitty inorder claim to the card he needs. The 3 jacksnow in the kitty may be claimed by the next player whoturns in his 3 and takes the whole kitty. That player is outfor the rest of the hand, and has immediately passed.

Carolyn Fausnaugh and Len Brussee

(Game Corner -Continued from page 23)

CondolencesThe Sentinel Staff and Springmill community offer

sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pamelaand Ralph Clair on the passing of Pamela’s father,

Kenneth Kent on January 20, 2016.

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A Stitch in TimeSusan and Thomas Flanagan have been in business forthirty years helping folksdecorate their homes in a waythat reflects their taste and style.“We bring the showroom to you”using samples of blinds, shades,verticals, shutters and loads ofbeautiful fabrics. Looking atsamples in a store underultraviolet lights and trying toenvision them in your home isdifficult. Samples always look different when you get themhome. One call to A Stitch In Time, and Susan is on herway to your home with a van full of ideas and samples toshow you next to your sofa, your rug and your walls. Shecomes complete with ideas and suggestions to enhanceyour home without breaking the bank. She will spend timegetting to know you and asking questions about your needsand desires in a window treatment and then, states Tom,“she will walk out to the van and come back in with theperfect fabric, or the perfect blind. In addition, if you are notsure of paint color for your room or furniture placement, justask Susan.

Many years ago, Susan and Tomrealized that to stay competitive,they had to come up with ways tosave the customer money but alsomake a profit. Not having aphysical store was one sure wayto cut costs and pass the savingson to the customer. Not only is theprice reasonable, but with years ofexperience in window treatments, they are quiteknowledgeable about the products, how they work and howthey can solve your light and privacy issues. Tom is a HunterDouglas certified installer with 18 years of experience inblinds, shutters, and drapes. His accuracy and expertise ininstallations is another reason for their success.

Her favorite room is the kitchen which is she loves todecorate. She creates window treatments that allow forplenty of sunlight to come through, while framing thewindow with color. The kitchen should always remain abright sunny room to work in and enjoy. Soft shades allowthe light to be filtered when the sun is intense. It gives theroom a soft glow. In addition to the kitchen, she enjoysdecorating bedrooms with bedspreads,shams, dust ruffles and lots of fun decorative pillows. “Youcan really add drama to a bedroom with a custombedspread, drapes, and pillow shams,” Susan exclaims.“Your bedroom should be your sanctuary - a place of peaceand enjoyment.”

Advertiser’sSpotlight

What’s new in color? Aquas and browns – neutrals, goldsand reds – along with clean, simple lines, are very big thesedays. The always popular pinch-pleated drapes remain instyle along with cornice boxes in every size, shape andcolor. You can visit their website at www.astitchintimedesign.com for photos of their work in the MOTarea. “Just click on everything. There is so much to see.”

Susan adds that most of their windows treatments have alife-time warranty, as they sell Hunter-Douglas, Comfortexand Kirsch products. Any problems with the products, suchas broken strings, or parts not working, can easily beresolved with a phone call. Usually, no cost is incurred bythe owner. They also sell Norman Shutters and TimberBlinds. One of their favorite features in a blind or shade isthe TopDown/ BottomUp feature which allows for privacyat the lower part of the window and lots of light at the top ofthe window. Most of the blinds and shades can beupgraded to the cordless feature for child safety - a featurethey love. They also carry motorized blinds and shades, areally neat feature for hard-to-reach windows. In additionto window treatments, they carry a large variety of lightingand ceiling fans.

Susan and Tom want all their customers to be satisfied withtheir services and strive to please all. Being in business forso many years and having so much talent has proven to bethe reason for their success. They say most of theirbusiness is in the MOT area, and many of their clients arefrom Springmill. They would like to continue serving theresidents of MOT and help them envision their dream of aspectacular home. Their motto is… If you can dream it,we can design it. One phone call is all that is needed, andA Stitch In Time is on its way – 302-449-5223.

Sonya Comstock

Susan and Thomas Flanagan

New Businesses Coming Soon

Petco, Michaels Arts & Crafts, Dress Barn and more

Left: The return of Grotto Pizza in MOT ParkRight: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panda Express, AT&T in Westown

Town Center. Not shown Wendy’s next to Valvoline.

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Springmill Sudoku for February

Medium difficulty(Answer Page 19)

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Valid at our Middletown Office only through December 31, 2016