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Veterans Day originated asArmistice Day and marked theend of hostilities of World War Ithat occurred at the 11th hourof the 11th day of the 11thmonth. Therefore, the day isalways recognized onNovember 11th. In 1954, theword "Armistice" was replacedwith "Veterans" as a way toformally include all Veterans ofall American wars in the day ofremembrance. Veterans Dayis a day not only to rememberthose who died in service toour country, but also torecognize those who continue to serve today. We wouldlike to thank all Springmill residents who are Veteransand those who fulfill this patriotic duty today tomaintain the freedoms of our country. This year’sofficial Veterans Day Poster is shown above.

Dick Rausch

Happy ThanksgivingA NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITYVolume X, Issue 11 November 2012

Breaking NewsBoard Approves 2013 Budget

Fees Rolled Back To $150.00/Mo

Annual Volunteers’ PartyClubhouse

Sunday, November 4th3:00-5:00 PM

(RSVP: Tracey Lund - 376-5466 by 11/1/2012)

Annual Budget PresentationClubhouse

Wednesday, November 28th6:00 PM.

Sentinel Index

Happy Thanksgiving.........................................................Pg. 1Veterans Day Tribute.........................................................Pg. 1Committee Reports...........................................................Pg. 3Notes From Your Board (Bob Gross)..............................Pg. 5Don’t Forget To Vote.........................................................Pg. 7NCCo Library Update........................................................Pg. 7New Business (Istoria)......................................................Pg. 7Cultural Events..................................................................Pg. 9301 Archeological Seminar.................................................Pg. 9What’s Happening (MRC)................................................Pg. 11Walking Club....................................................................Pg. 11Meet Your Neighbor (John & Linda Rutt)......................Pg. 13Car Accident Sheet .........................................................Pg. 13Living Green (Recycling.................................................Pg. 14Maine Trip.........................................................................Pg. 14Tribute to John Pope.......................................................Pg. 15Craft Show........................................................................Pg. 15CEC Report.......................................................................Pg. 17Charity Committee...........................................................Pg. 17Book Review (The Sunday Philosophy Club)...............Pg. 19Restaurant Review (Nhu Vu).............................................Pg. 19Sports & Fitness News....................................................Pg. 21Compputor Tutor (The Cloud)........................................Pg. 23Board Motions..................................................................Pg. 23

Count Our Blessings on Thanksgiving

Although we should bethankful for every day of ourlives, Thanksgiving is theday when we can formallycount our blessings. And, ofcourse, enjoy a feast withfamily and friends, usuallywith turkey as the main dish.And this year we can alsobe thankful that the tediousseemingly never endingPresidential Campaign isfinally over.

Despite the numerous trialsour nation has experiencedthis past year, there is still so much for which we should bethankful. Our nation has seen many bleak and worrisometimes throughout its history… Americans have always risento the challenge. The United States is the shining jewel ofthe world, the greatest tribute to human liberties andfreedom. The Pilgrims embarked on a journey to find a landwhere they could live without government oppression, andafter a long voyage and a treacherous,

A Veterans Day Tribute

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Springmill Sentinel StaffEditor: Dick RauschTreasurer: Joan SchoppSecretary: Janet GeftmanProduction Manager: Joe GrippoBusiness Manager: Carol GeigerAdvertising: Anne Currie, Jerry Ryan, Pat Steskal, Bert DekkerStaff: Mary Jo Starrett, June Stemmle , Sonya Comstock, Julie Hambrecht, Joe GrippoDirectory: Julie HambrechtDistribution Manager: Phyllis TorgersenCalendar: Tracey Lund

Please forward all articles & inquiries to:springmillnews@hotmail.com

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Springmill Homeowners Association

Board of DirectorsBob Lhulier, President

Bob Gross, Barb Kelly, Fred Bodden & Carl RifinoBoard Recording Secretary: Janet Geftman

Community ManagerTracey Lund

801 Windmilll Lane376•5466

Tracey.Lund@mamc.com

Clubhouse CommitteeJulia Hambrecht

Communications CommitteeDick Rausch

Community EventsBeverly Strong/Peggy Andrews

Finance CommitteeCal Reuss

Property CommitteeCarolyn Bodden

Maintenance & Repair CommitteeAnnie Hall

Charity CommitteeMaria Corvino

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

•• Please note: All committee meetings and activitiesusing a Clubhouse room must be cleared with TraceyLund of the Management Office at 376•5466.

Other Important Information

Calendar: Tracey LundFamily Emergency Numbers: Pat Howe, JoAnn StumpSocial Singles: Peg McMullenSunshine: Mary Elizabeth Rhoads/Faith Altman

Committee Reports

Communications Committee

The October meeting was held on the 9th with 8 committeemembers in attendance. Fred Bodden, Board liaison,attended the first meeting in his three-month rotation. TheAugust meeting minutes were approved as amended. JoanSchopp gave the treasurer’s report. Sentinel income forSeptember 2012 was $840. Income after expenses was$162. We are on target to meet and exceed our budgetforecast for 2012. The forecasted budget for 2013 wassubmitted to the Finance Committee. Income and expensewill be similar to this year.

Carol Geiger reviewed Sentinel advertising. There are 41advertisers currently. There is a half-page available.Advertisers whose agreements expire in November andDecember have been contacted for renewals. The status ofadvertisers for the 2013 Annual Directory was reviewed.Commitments for all directory ads have been received. Thereare commitments for 16 ads in the Directory.

Dick Rausch reviewed the editorial plan for November in JoeGrippo’s absence. The cover story will be a tribute to veteransand a Thanksgiving message. John Pope’s passing was

mentioned. It will be covered in the November issue.

Distribution block captains will be invited to the Board-sponsored volunteer party this year. This year’s event will beheld on November 4 at 3 PM.

Committee officers were reelected for an additional year. DickRausch, Chair; Joe Grippo, Co-chair; Joan Schopp, Treasurer;Carol Geiger, Business Manager; and Janet Geftman, Secretary.

Joan Schopp brought up the idea for a Holiday Open House.A brochure requesting residents who would like to show theirdecorated homes for two evenings in early December will beinserted in the Sentinel. The Committee agreed to be a co-sponsor of this event. The CEC will be notified as a courtesy.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next meeting isscheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. inthe Clubhouse Craft Room. Residents are welcome to attend.

Dick Rausch

Property Committee

SHRUB TRIMMING-This should happen in the beginning ofNovember, weather permitting. Please, put red flags aroundyour front landscape bed if NO trimming is wanted. If you donot wish trimming done by Springmill, YOU are thenresponsible for your own trimming in the same timeframe. Also, some homeowners have trees and shrubs thatare above the 8 foot allowance alongside their home. Thisfall or spring is a good time to trim them to the required height.

LAWN FERTILIZING-Final fall fertilizing has been done. Thisis the second and last fertilization for the year.

SNOW REMOVAL-See separate notice placed in Sentinel.Call Tracey for any questions.

GARBAGE –Please, DO NOT place any items for pick-up ongarbage day by the mailboxes. All garbage receptacles orpiles of trash should be placed on the street OPPOSITE themailbox.

TREES-Many dead street trees are being removed with sodbeing planted until a decision is reached concerning treereplacements.

HELPFUL HINT-If you have any left-over peat moss, fertilizeror potting soil, it is best to put these materials in a coveredcontainer. Field mice love to bed down in the winter in thesematerials and birth their babies. There are insects that will dothe same.

VOLUNTEERS have cleaned away old annuals and plantedmany new additions of perennials as well. Many thanks toMark and Janet Herner, Jo Verni, Dick Belber, Betty Freeman,Gerry Burney, Chuck Ruh, Diana and Bob Ryan, JessieCrisfield, Arlene Gurnee, Frank Basler, Mary Lou McKennaand Stella Sweeney. All of us should take a moment to “smellthe roses” and enjoy our beautiful community. Again, thankyou to any and all of the above volunteers. Your help isappreciated and welcomed. - THINK SPRING

Carolyn Bodden

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Notes From Your BoardCommittee ReportsRespite Care

At the general meeting in September, HerbFrank, a Springmill resident, announced thathe had initiated a volunteer Respite Group.No approval was sought by this group fromthe Board of Directors. In the October editionof the Sentinel an article appeared explainingthe purpose of the group and guidelines forthe service provided.

At the time the Board did not feel the need toget involved and viewed it as a laudable thing to do.Subsequently, several retired nurses in the community haveraised concerns about liability, HIPPA confidentiality, exposureto infectious diseases, security issues, etc.

With these issues raised the Board felt that we should passthis subject by our attorney. His opinion follows:

� No vote was taken to endorse this volunteer group or toencourage residents participation, and no other actionwas taken by the Association to promote the RespiteGroup or its activities.

� The Association should clarify its non-involvement with thegroup.

Based on our attorney's opinion, the Springmill communityshould understand that the Association does not sponsor,supervise or endorse the Respite Group, and, moreover,the Association does not train, monitor or screen thevolunteers.

Although the organizers of the Respite Group may have thebest of intentions, residents should proceed with commonsense and caution when allowing any person they do not knowinto their home to protect against the possibility of theft ofpersonal property, identity theft, breach of medical andpersonal confidentialities and other general liability issuesrelating to visitors who may be injured or exposed tocommunicable diseases while on a resident's property.

The BOD would like any person participating in theseservices to be aware of the issues raised.

Trees

"I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree"

Those words by Joyce Kilmer are very meaningful toSpringmill today. Over the past several months Roy Peters,Mike Potts and Paul Lloyd have been taking an inventory of allthe trees in our community. Would you believe we have over1600 trees that are our responsibility . Part of the inventory isto record the condition of the trees and what should be donewith them.

We have also looked at how the trees are affecting oursidewalks and utility lines. We have discovered that sidewalksare beginning to be raised due to root systems. We have alsobecome aware that street trees have been planted too close tounderground utility lines.

All of this has brought to the Board of Continued on Pg. 7

Maintenance & Repair Committee

The MRC held a meeting on the ninth day of October. Duringthis meeting, John Rutt reported about the completion andevaluation of this year’s sidewalk resurfacing project. Johnwas joined by Bill Altman for the final evaluation tour of workcompleted by CTI this year.

Both John and Bill will serve on a new task force that isheaded by Bob Lhulier (BOD president) and Carl Rifino (BODmember). This new task force will be looking at all issuesregarding Springmill trees as well as their impact uponcommunity sidewalks. The Property Committee will have amajor voice on this committee because the trees come undertheir jurisdiction. Some temporary corrections of trip hazards(related to tree roots) have been completed this year. If yousee gray-colored patch work near a tree, then you aredefinitely looking at temporary work.

The final order of business was election of a MRC chairperson.Although all MRC members were willing to continue serving onthis committee, the duties of chairperson were not desired byany of the current members. This topic was concluded with thecurrent chairperson agreeing to serve for one (1) more year.

The MRC meets on the second Tuesday of each month in theclubhouse. The next meeting will be held on November 13th at6:30 p.m. and residents are welcome to attend.

Annie Hall

Finance Committee

Our October meeting had 7 members in attendance includingCarl Rifino, Treasurer, Jim Merrill, Assistant Treasurer, andBob Gross, representing the BOD. The September minuteswere discussed and approved.

The Finance Committee held its annual election of officers forthe 2012-2013 year and both Cal Reuss and Larry Daigle werere-elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively andJoan Gross was re-elected as Secretary.

It was announced that Kathy Kobus and George Latsko willrepresent the FC on the newly-formed "Tree Task Force". JimChrisfield has agreed to head up a small committee with AnitaTucker that will look at long-range capital projects. Finally,Gary Merrick is looking into insurance costs for the future.

There will be no meeting in November due to the Thanksgivingholiday.

Cal Reuss

Clubhouse Committee

The Clubhouse Committee met on October 3rd, 2012. Wewelcomed Bob Hill as a new member of the committee. GerryCrennan has resigned and Ray Roullier was voted in as ViceChairman. We want to thank Isabel Aviles for her donation of acase of water.

The fans in the great room have been rewired so that each fanwill work on its own switch. This will ensure that everyone willbe able to enjoy their own comfort Continued On Pg. 23

Bob Gross

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Don’t Forget to Vote!

Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day. Inaddition to the Presidential election, there arelocal candidates running as well - incumbentsare highlighted:

U.S. Senate: Tom Carper (D) vs. KevinWade (R), Andrew Groff(Green) and Alexander Pires (I)

U.S. Rep: John Carney (D) vs. Tom Kovach (R)Governor: Jack Markell (D) vs. Jeffrey Cragg

(R) and Mark Perri (Green).Lt. Gov.: Matt Denn (D) vs. Sher Valenzuela (R)State Senate Bruce Ennis (D) vs. Scott Unruh (R)State Rep. Quinn Johnston (D) vs. Matt Brown (R)NC County Executive - Tom Gordon (D) vs. Mark Blake (R).

The new polling place is Appoquinimink High Schoollocated on Bunker Hill Road. Hours – 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sonya Comstock

June Stemmle

Around Town

Sonya Comstock

Library Update…November

Listed below are the on-going programsat NCC Southern Library, located inPettinaro Building on 651 North BroadStreet. Phone number for information orregistration is (302) 378-5588. Should youwant to get the updated information, youwill need to go to www.nccdelib.org andclick on “Happenings” for the seasonalchanges. Of course, we will also highlightprograms of interest in your monthlySentinel. The hours at the library are:Monday 10-8, Tuesday/ Wednesday 1-8, Thursday- Saturday10-5, and closed on Sunday. NOTE: The library will beclosed on November 6, 12, 22, and 23.

v Card Making and Scrapbooking at 6:30 pm Monday, Nov. 19 ( $5 material fee)v Knitting Circle Alternate Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (Nov. 20) For all levels of experience.v Tech Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 Free tutorial on using e- devicesv Wireless Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:00 Free tutorial on using e-devicesv Sew-Be-It Quilters Second Saturday at 10:00 am

(Nov.10) novice & experienced quilters welcomev Book Discussion for Adults Wednesday, November 21 at

7:00 pm

Programs for adults in the Community Activity Center…must registerv 3D Stampin’ $9 (material cost) for 1 ½ hr. class, Sat. 11/17, 10-11:30, create a handmade giftv Defensive Driving: Advanced Saturday Nov. 17 One 3- hr. class 9am-12pm $27v Yoga Mon. 10-11:00 $18 for three 1-hour classes with Crystal Walkerv Yogilates We. 10-11:00 $24 for four 1-hour classes with Crystal Walkerv Zumba Gold Sat. 10:30-11:30 $6 drop-in fee, I nstructor is Elisa Cordero

Children’s Programs/Fee & Registrationv Movers & Shakers (2-4) $18 for four 45 min. classes, Thurs. 10:30-11:15, Learning games, musicv Book Babies (under 2) Fridays 11 am No story time on Nov. 9 and 23v Rhythm, Rhyme & Story Time Fridays 10:15 No Story time on Nov. 9 and 23

June Stemmle

New Business

Istoria, an upscale eclectic consignment shop, has opened,and her items on display are beyond what is usually seen insuch shops. Bonnie Peebles is very selective about themerchandise she accepts, which excludes clothing. Apercentage of her profits benefits charity. She is alwayslooking for special items to add to her collection. Hours ofoperation are Wed-Fri 11-4 & Sat. 10-5 – Location – 101 N.Broad St. corner of Anderson Ave. Phone – 378-0300

Sonya Comstock

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

It’s that time of the year again when shoppers will hear thefamiliar Salvation Army bell ringers at six locations inMiddletown. The red kettles will be in place the evening beforeThanksgiving and will be asking for your help throughChristmas Eve. So far, the following residents from Springmillwill be ringing bells. They are Joyce Foster, Terry Markisohn,Carol Rifino and Don Strong. Jim Young is the coordinator forthis annual fund raising event, so if you would like to volunteer,call Jim at 378-5059. This organization donates 95% of itscollection to helping those in need.

Sonya Comstock

In MemoriamBoth the Springmill Community and The Sentinelwish to express our condolences to Joyce Simmonson the passing of her husband, Clyde, and toMaxine Pope on the passing of her husband, John.May they rest in peace.

Joe Grippo

Directors the need for acomprehensive plan to correct these problems. This is going tobe a long-term project that will need careful planning. It will bevery expensive and change the landscape of the community.

The BOD has already put together a group with representativesfrom the Property, MRC, Finance committees and the BOD.They are being tasked with developing a plan to solve thisproblem. We will keep you informed as to the progress beingmade. We will be having meetings to explain what will be doneand ask for community input.

Bob Gross

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RESIDENTS ARE OURBEST

REFERRALS!

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Cultural EventsHoliday HappeningsSpringmillSat. Nov 10 – 6 p.m. - Formal Thanksgiving Dinner - $12.50pp – respond by Nov. 5Sat. Nov. 17 – 7 p.m. - Saturday Night Social – dancing –BYOR – BYOBSun. Dec. 2 – 4-6 p.m. – Trim-A-Tree Party

MiddletownEverett TheatreFri/Sat – Nov. 2 & 3 - 7:30 p.m. - “Bourne Legacy” -PG13 - Tickets - $6Fri/Sat/Sun, Nov. 16-17-18 (Fri/Sat) – 7:30 p.m. - MatineesSat/Sun – 2 p.m. - “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Presented byGod’s Power and Light Co. - Tickets - $10/12 – Children - $6

Main StreetSat. Nov. 17 – 11-1 p.m. – “Main Street Christmas” – Parade,family activities, photos with Santa – Lamp post contest –voting begins Nov. 17-Dec. 17 – visit participating merchants

MOT Sr. CenterFri/Sat., Nov. 17 (Noon-6 p.m.) & 19 9-2 p.m. – “WinterFestival” – Arts & Crafts, Quilting, Knitting & Crochet,Ceramics, Jewelry & Bake Sale, good food & apple dumplings

Middletown High SchoolFri/Sat – 7:30 p.m. – “Romeo and Juliet” – Tickets - $8

OdessaCorbit-Calloway Library - 378-8838Sun. Nov. 11 – 2 p.m. – “Memories of a Delaware ContinentalSoldier” with Dr. John GardnerWed. Nov. 14 – Historic Odessa Houses tours – Christmasexhibit – “An Old English Christmas of Washington Irving” –the Wilson-Warner House – Storybook Trees Exhibit and DollHouse Exhibit 1910-1980 – Tickets $8Sat. Dec. 1 -10 - 7 p.m. - “Christmas in Odessa” – 48th year –Self-guided tour of private homes, Craft Show at Old OdessaSchool, lunch/dinner – Tickets - $15 in advance. $20 day ofevent.

BridgevilleVicinity of Royal Farms, Rt. 13 & Rt. 404Nov. 2-4 – Punkin Chunkin - Pumpkin hurling event andoutdoor celebration including vendors, crafts, liveentertainment and cooking contests. Tickets - $10 (children –free) Fund raising event.

ArdenThe New Candlelight Theater, 2208 Millers Rd, 302-475-2313Nov. 9 – Dec. 23 - Matinee & evening - “Christmas byCandlelight” – Holiday variety show for the entire family.Tickets - $56 (adult) $33 (child) – includes dinner buffet.

Smyrna Opera House, 7 W. South Street , 302-653-4236Fri. Nov. 9 – Dec. 16 - “17th Annual Art show” – Artwork fromlocal/regional artists.Sat. Nov. 10 – 2 p.m. - “Family Matinee – “The Stories ofEdgar Allan Poe” – Audience volunteers will play parts.Tickets - $8Sat. Nov. 10 – 7:30 p.m. – “A Night of Bluegrass” – featuringCarroll County Ramblers – Tickets - $16Sun. Nov. 18 –3 p.m. - “Copeland String Quartet” – featuring

music by Beethoven – Tickets $16Sat. Dec. 1 – 7 p.m. – “The Holly and the Ivy – A Festival ofHoliday Carols” – featuring Cathedral Choir School ofDelaware – Tickets - $15

DoverSchwartz Center for the Arts, 226 S. State St., (302) 678-5152Sat. Nov. 10 – 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - “Angelina Ballerina – TheMusical’ – family musical – Tickets - $20 (adults) Children$12Sat. Nov. 17 – 7 p.m. – “Hank Williams Remembered” –Tickets - $32 – children - $18

WilmingtonGrand Opera House, 818 North Market Street, 302-652-5577Fri. Nov. 2 – 8 p.m. – “Junior Mance” – jazz legend playspiano – Tickets – $22Sat. Nov. 3 – 8 p.m. – Baby Grand - “Howard Fishman” –guitarist/singer mixes jazz, blues – Tickets - $26Sat. Nov. 3 – 8 p.m. – “Nanci Griffith and the Kennedys” –folk singer – Tickets - $32-$38Sun. Nov. 11 – 7 p.m. – Baby Grand - “John Hammond” –blues guitarist for over 30 years – Tickets - $31Sun. Nov. 11 – 7 p.m. – “Robert Irvine” – star of TV’s Dinner:Impossible – Tickets - $45-$53Mon. Nov. 12 – 8 p.m. – “Chris Botti” – Pop trumpet master –Tickets - $48-$67Fri. Nov. 16 – 8 p.m. – “Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin”tribute to drummer of Led Zepplin – Tickets - $37-$45Sun. Nov. 18 – 7 p.m. – “Ron White featuring RobertHawkins” – comedy – Tickets - $47-$63Tues. Nov. 20 – 8 p.m. – “Smokey Robinson” – King ofMotown – Tickets - $56-$67Fri. Nov. 23 – 8 p.m. – “Paula Poundstone” – comedy –Tickets - $31-$39Sat. Nov. 24 – 8 p.m. – “Classic Albums Live Presents PinkFloyd” – Tickets - $28-$37Thurs. Nov. 29 – 8 p.m. – “Christmas with the Celts” – Irishmusic group – Tickets - $32-$40

Sonya Comstock

Rt. 301 Archeological PresentationRamsey/Polk Tenant Farm

On Tuesday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m., the MiddletownHistorical Society will have a presentation and display on theRamsey/Polk Tenant Farm/historical excavation from Route301. DelDOT and the archeaeologists found numerousbuildings and tenant farms that were developed during the18th and 19th centuries. Dr. Ilene Grossman-Bailey, theSenior Archaelogist from Richard Grubb and Associates, willspeak at the Tuesday, November 20 meeting. She will haveseveral artifacts with her. The dig was completed prior tofinalization of the Route 301 bypass. The MiddletownHistorical Society is located at the Old Academy Building (oldTown Hall) at 216 North Broad Street.

Terry MarkisohnPresident, Historical Society

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What’s Happening …Maintenance & Repair Committee

Annie Hall became Chairman of thisCommittee two years ago when it wasabout to be disbanded. She stepped up tothe plate by taking on this role and askingthe members to stay and support her inevery aspect. They did. Annie becameinvolved in the MRC three years prior tobecoming chairperson by serving as a non-voting member of the Architectural ReviewSubcommittee (ARC). This committee wasplaced under the MRC by the SpringmillBoard of Directors (BOD). Al Hobson was the MRCChairperson at that time, and Fred Bodden became chair afterAl resigned. When Fred Bodden was elected to the Board, itwas necessary to fill the role of Chairman. None of themembers wanted the responsibility of Chairman but werewilling to support someone who did.

Annie said with her MS in Nursing, this was definitely a majorchange in operation. However, with administrative experienceplus seasoned MRC members with experience in constructionand a willingness to support her, she could do the job. Shecredits Mel Geiger who works in construction for all hisknowledge, Jerry Steskal who contributed to many of the ARCguidelines, Bill Altman (Vice Chair), John Rutt (electricalengineer), Lee Rosenson (former BOD member), Art Lamb(excellent with graphs, etc.) and Georgianna Anderson(typed the entire ARC Guidelines packet and is first reviewerfor ARC requests) as well as Rosemarie Lamb (non-votingmember who acts as secretary).

The major responsibilities of the MRC include resealing of

driveways (done every five years to avoid buildup), resealingwalking paths, resurfacing community sidewalks and apronsas needed, repairs to the clubhouse exterior, which includesparking lot, lighting and community signs, windmill, etc., andrepairs to the exterior of homes. Resealing of driveways ismuch less frustrating and expensive than resurfacing ofsidewalks. Her budget for sidewalks in 2012 is $40,000annually which means resurfacing the worst sidewalks first.The BOD is considering adding to this amount so hopefullymore will be accomplished with a target of most (if not all)sidewalks repairs completed by the end of 2013. However,the sidewalk leading up to the homeowner’s front door is theresident’s responsibility. Annie works with the Board on herannual budget for all tasks listed as MRC responsibility.

This committee is also responsible for repairs to the exterior ofthe home which is limited to $500 annually. A phone call toTracey Lund, Community Manager, is the first step in seekingexterior repairs. Revised Architectural Guidelines along withSchedule C were sent out at the end of last year to allresidents. Any changes to the exterior of a resident’s homemust be approved by the Architectural Committee. Evenadding a water hose support to the exterior of a resident’shome requires a completed ARC request prior to completion.As Chairman for two years, she says she will continue in thisrole if re-elected. She says without the assistance andcooperation of the members, this position would have beendifficult, but they were there for her in every aspect and just aphone call or email away.

The MRC meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30p.m. Interested residents should contact Annie Hall.

Sonya Comstock

M/W/F Walking ClubWhen Ruth Rudloff visited The Villages (the Disney World of55+ communities), in Florida, last winter, she had the opportunityto join a walking group in the various clubhouses…anddiscovered she loved the idea. She thought it would be a greatprogram to bring back and introduce to Springmill, especially withthe newly installed hardwood floor, which made it safer toexercise.

So, Ruth suggested the program to the CEC Committee, gotapproval, checked with Tracey for open availability in theGreat Room, ordered the walking DVD’s, and a new club wasborn. See, folks, it just takes one person with an idea, and thetenacity to follow through, to get something implemented.

Since it began, the club has grown from a few women to aroomful of 20 – 30 participants at each session. I say women,because to date, no men have joined the group. However,Springmill gentlemen are more than welcome.

The group meets at the Clubhouse every Monday,Wednesday, and Friday, at 8:00 am. They follow the LeslieSansone DVD on “walking at home.” The DVD advises youas you reach each ¼ mile, which Ruth finds veryencouraging. Some people walk just one mile, but mostmanage to exercise for the three mile duration.

Ruth added that the DVD starts off slowly with walking inplace to music, and then increases to a brisk walk with a

faster musical beat for an aerobic workout. Next, it has youslow down and stretch. If you continue to the two-milewalking segment, you’ll need weights and a stretchyband. Ruth mentioned that, while the ceiling fans are turnedon and the lights are turned off to keep the heat down, it’s stilla good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Thus far, the group has utilized the original DVD, but Ruthhas others that can be introduced, like the “5 Day SlimDown”…includes “classic” walking, sculpting, and a speedwalking. Looks like the ladies are thinking ahead.

Why should you participate? The obvious reasons are forsocial interaction, exercise, and weight loss. But it’s alsomore fun exercising in a group, conveniently indoors for anall-weather workout…and it’s FREE. Should this sound goodto you, set your alarm clocks (8:00 is a bit early) and show upany Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday for the latestsensation in the Springmill Clubhouse.

June Stemmle

Annie Hall

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Meet Your NeighborJohn and Linda Rutt and their precious dog, Dexter, live rightdown the road at 71 Springmill Drive, but I haven’t seen themfor a while, so it was nice to sit and chat.

Linda and her identical sister were born in Philadelphia (Lindaalso gave birth to twin girls many years later.)The familyresided there for about 22 years and then moved to southernNew Jersey. She was introduced to her future husband, John,on the University of DE campus, by her twin sister’s sister-in-law. A year later she and John were married.

John was born “at home” in Coolspring, Delaware. The homehappened to be that of a family friend, who was a nurse.Good thing. The birth occurred at the end of World War II,during a blackout. John grew up on a farm, south of Milford.(His father raised chickens for Swann Foods and then forPurdue.) John attended school in Milford, graduating fromMilford High School. Then, not wanting to be drafted during theVietnam War, he decided to enlist in the Navy. He spent hisboot camp training in San Diego, where he attendedelectronics technician school. This was followed by tours ofduty in the Mediterranean and Hawaii. Eventually he wastransferred to the East coast, where he got to see most of theCaribbean. After four years in the Navy, he went on to theUniversity of Delaware to study electrical engineering. He andLinda married during his senior year. Initially, the newlywedshad an apartment near the university. After graduation, John’sfirst job offer took them to Virginia. Employment transfers alsotook them to Maryland, New Jersey and southern Delaware,before finding a home in Springmill. They’ve been here fouryears now.

Happenstance brought them here. They actually stopped onthe way home from a funeral, liked what they saw, anddecided it was a good place to retire. Things that impressedthem were the appearance of the community. It was “neat andclean.” Springmill was also well located, with Linda’s sisterclose by in Williamstown, and John’s two brothers and onesister in Delaware. The price was right, but it was definitely aspur of the moment decision.

Since moving, the biggest positive has been their neighbors.They still love the fact that “everyone waves.” When they firstmoved here, John was still working and living in their otherhome until it was sold, while Linda was setting up house here.John is now retired and is becoming a working member of thecommunity…using his skills as a member of the MRC

Committee. The couple has been to afew parties and activities, but most oftheir leisure time is spent doing “couplestuff” and visiting with family.

Linda’s former occupation was inbanking, the Philadelphia National Bank,for eight years. She then stayed home toraise their two daughters, eventuallygoing back to work part-time. Then she went back to schooland studied to be a veterinarian tech, working or volunteeringin that field for a number of years. As a matter of fact, she hasoffered to assist with dog care (walking or feeding) if youare ill or need help…sort of pet respite. Besides her interestin animals, especially Dexter, Linda enjoys reading about theCivil War, cake decorating, antiquing, flower arranging, “ghosttripping,” and traveling with John. (I know you’re wonderingwhat ghost tripping is…involves visiting old cemeteries, orplaces like Pea Patch Island, with a history of ghostly events.So far, Linda hasn’t encountered anyone from the spirit world.I could actually relate because our Vermont house was nextdoor to a Revolutionary War cemetery…used to lovewandering through and reading some of the writings on thetombstones. Our ancestors were much more creative in thisarea than we are today.)

John retired in 2010. His last employer was the SouthernMaryland Electrical Cooperative. He now enjoys hunting,reading about WWII, riding his recumbent trike, and traveling.

The Rutts’ favorite vacations have been to Germany on aRhine riverboat cruise and their trip to Alaska. Having been toEurope numerous times, they are now looking forward totraveling the United States, especially the western states.

John and Linda have been married 41 years. They have twodaughters: Rachel and her husband, James, live in Oregon;and Rebecca, married to Nathan, resides in Virginia. Rachelhas blessed them with their only grandchild so far…Benjamin,age 6.

Linda and John feel faith and commitment has contributed to along and happy marriage. With retirement, they are enjoyingthe fruits of their labor. Life is pleasant here in Springmill.

June Stemmle

Car Accident Information Sheet

For those of you who may have missed reading MichelleSingletary’s column in the Aug. 19th issue of the SundayNews Journal, I thought enough of it to pass the informationalong. The main point she makes is that, in these days ofidentity theft, provide “just the basic facts” if you are involvedin a car accident, or you could put yourself and any witnessesin jeopardy. Personal information has become very valuable!

DON’T share personal information; driver’s license number,home address, or even your telephone number. In anaccident scenario, you are dealing with a stranger, and nextto your Social Security number, this is the easiest way to stealyour identity. Michelle also reminded us that sometimes“accidents” are staged just to get such information…I knowit’s hard to believe, but it’s true.

To help you out in the chaos of an accident’s aftermath, sheshares an accident checklist from the NAIC (NationalAssociation of Insurance Commissioners) that you candownload and print to carry in the glove compartment of yourcar. Just go to www.insureuonline.org . Once on the site,click on the link for “Auto” to access the link to the accidentchecklist. It has a place for your driver’s license, with anasterisk noting it is not required. All you need to collect is theINSURANCE INFORMATION. Let the agent/s deal with theother details. You should also always call the police…even ifno one is injured. It’s an extra layer of protection.

I suggest you go online, download the form and place it inyour car. I would also suggest filling in some of theinformation ahead of time…less you have to think about incase of an accident. Drive safely, but be prepared.

June Stemmle

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enter the warehouse. From there, it's dropped--unsorted--ontothe first of many conveyor belts by a small tractor, or a skid steer.

The first stop is wheremost of the employeeswork- -p re -sor t ing .People put all sorts ofthings that should notgo into recycling, suchas pots, pans, dogchains, and othermetal items. The worstoffender here, though,is plastic shoppingbags, which get caughtin the moving partsand regularly bring theoperation to a halt.

(Plastic bags, if you use them, can be recycled at supermarkets.)Workers simply grab junk that doesn't belong there and put itaside where it will be either sent to a landfill or collected for scrapmetal.

This stream of waste passes over a series of spinning discs.Since cardboard can't fit through the cracks in the discs, whichresemble a big screw, the cardboard sheets break off onto theirown conveyor belt and are dropped onto the floor below forcollection. Another set of screens allows the heavier plastic andmetal materials to fall to another belt while much of the papercontinues on to a separate bin.

Most of the glass is quickly separated,

Living GreenWhat Happens After the Recycling Pickup?

I’ve heard manycomments about theFriday recyclingpickup at Springmill.Some people believethe contents of thebig Green and Yellowcontainer are treatedjust like trash. This isnot true and now youcan “read the rest ofthe story”. I had thechance to tour as i n g l e - s t r e a mrecycling centercourtesy of theInternet. The tour opened my eyes to how single streamrecycling, where all recyclables are placed into a singlecontainer, works once your castaways leave the curb side.

The center I saw is very similar to the centers that WasteManagement, Inc. (Middletown’s trash and recycling contractor)uses across the country. In the plant, over 100 full-timeemployees are hard at work, but 75% of the separation work isactually done by a combination of belts, magnets, and opticalreaders. These specialized machines vastly speed up thetraditional manual sorting method thatwas used just a couple of years ago. Here is how it works:

A mountain of garbage is dumped by recycling trucks as they Continued On Pg. 26

Travel LOGMaine Trip

Tuesday: Clear and in the mid to high 70’s…perfect weatherfor our Maine tour. When I arrived at the Clubhouse, the buswas already 2/3 full of eager travelers. You could tell Glendaand Betty were expert travel hosts. We were greeted with abeverage and a bag of “breakfast goodies” (yogurt, granola bar,fruit snacks and mini muffins). Something to sustain us for thefirst TWO hours and our first rest stop.

Games were also part of the experience; first Bingo (BobHambrecht won the $54 pot.) and after a lunch at Cracker barrel,a “horse” race…pay your $1, choose your number and thecritters (horses, zebra, leopard and dinosaur) were off andrunning around the bus. It was a neck and neck competition.A movie rounded out the day’s entertainment until we reachedour hotel, a Comfort Suites in Dover, NH. Dinner was at theWeathervane Seafood Restaurant.

Wednesday: Up at 6, breakfast at 7, and on the road by 8.Our first Maine vacation day started on the rails of the MaineEastern Railroad, traveling from Brunswick to Rockland. Itwas a different, roomier way to travel and see the sights. Ourbus met us in Rockland, and after lunch in this seaside village,we drove to Camden, ME for more gorgeous views, as ourstep-on tour guide filled us in on this Continued On Pg. 26

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A Tribute To John Pope Craft Show

Don Strong

Jim MahlaJim Mahla’s PaintingFaye Green

Peggy AndrewsLydia Olson

Shirley SmithMaria WendtJudy Graff

George RyorJoan GrossBernadette Hnat

Branson Trip

This was a combined Spring Arbor and Springmill trip lead bySpring Arbor. The trip included 5 shows: The SIX; JohnDenver Tribute; Yakov Smirnoff Show; Hits of the SixtiesShow; and The Shoji Tabuchi Show. There were side trips toDogwood Canyon, tour of Eureka Springs, St. James Winery,Ft Leonard Wood, and a wonderful tour of St. Louis. A greattrip for all.

Joe Grippo

John Pope passed away on Oct. 6 and his grandson, John,eulogized him at his funeral service three days later. Thesetwo events might seem very ordinary to the casual observer,but they significantly tell us what family is all about. Many of usin Springmill will miss John for a long time, and we pray thatGod’s love will heal his wife, Maxine, his family and hisfriends.

My friendship with John Pope started when I was asked toevaluate John’s idea about revitalizing the wetland arealocated off Springmill Dr. John had been nurturing his visionfor a few years and he convinced me that the project wasworth doing. The quest to seek financial support from theConservation District (NCCD) started by first getting theSpringmill Board of Directors to support us and thenconvincing NCCD to partner with us. We know that this led tothe Governor’s Award for urban conservation in 2011. Thisaward is in the Clubhouse for all to see.

John proved that he was a very unusual man, who never didthings for praise but to make his piece of the world a betterplace. He was a joy to work with, even when the work wasdifficult. He invited his neighbors to join him in the toil to clearthe land and plant the indigenous plants that would transformthe area. They expressed awe that this man would be sosteadfast to make this project successful. It was my privilegeto also see his work behind the scenes. He embodied what itis to be a volunteer. Yet he was so humble that he wouldn’tallow us to name the wetland after him.

John knew a lot about nature but we learned together that ourwork would enable us to build a special bond for us. Duringthis time, John told me about his special pride for his familyand about that grandson who would later give that memorableeulogy. And his grandson told us how he knew that Grandpawas proud of him. Once again we see how the simple thingscan mean the most. Thank you and well done, John, and mayGod grant you eternal peace.

Carl Rifino

Bocce Party

Bill & Judy GlassJulie & Bob Hambrecht

Ann & Andy Lucas,Helen & Greg Gaden

Jo & Mark VerniKaren & Richard Baggs

Betty Freeman & RichardBengermino

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Joe and Sandy Corrozi

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Springmill Activity Contacts

Book Club -Kay O’Day-AllenBocce – Ann LucasBowling – Larry DaigleBridge (Thursday Afternoon) - Joan GrossBunco – Looking for a CoordinatorComputer Resources – Dick RauschDominoes – Barb KellyGolf - Fred Wendt - MSML/Bob Lhulier-SSMGLGourmet Club – Debra KupperJazzercise – Gail RouillerLibrary – Julia Hambrecht & Eileen BengerminoMahjongg – Barb AbramsMen’s Hearts – Len BrusseeMen’s Poker – Tom FerraraMen’s Pool – Bob CohenPickleball – Carl RifinoRed Hat Society – Kay O’Day-AllenRomeos - Nick CiranniRummikub - Jo VerniSocial Singles - Cathy Cioffi/Bridget McGrathTennis -Terry Markisohn & Mark VerniTexas Holdem – Stan HeerThe Timeless Travel Group - Glenda SchneidermanWater Aerobics – Ann Raymond/Tad UrbanWelcoming Committee - Peggy AndrewsYoga - June Stemmle

Please note: All committee meetings and activities using aClubhouse room, must be cleared with Tracey Lund.

Springmill Activities

Charity Committee

We would like to thank all of our neighbors who contributeevery month to the MOT and Neighborhood House. Weappreciate all your donations. Even though the walkers anddriver go around twice to make sure they have collected anyfood bags they may have missed some. We are sorry if wehave inconvenienced anyone by having you bring the foodto my house. Anyone donating food, please leave the bagsout by 8:30am either in the driveway near the garage, or onthe ground near the mail box. This will cut down on themissed food bags.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the seniors andfamilies we help every month. God Bless .

Maria Corvino

Community Events Committee

Our Committee has been busy planning fun events for theSpringmill Community. Even though it was a small turn-out,the first Square Dance party, after a respite of several years,was enjoyed by everyone. The caller was enthusiastic andeven led us in some line dancing. If you missed this one andwould like to participate in another one, just let the Committeeknow.

A Sunday Brunch was held on October 14 to welcome ournew Springmill neighbors. We had a great turnout andeveryone seemed to enjoy Ann Newswanger's Mimosas!The next Saturday night social will be held on October 27.There is no sign up, just bring your own snacks and drinksand enjoy. The social provides residents with a time to meet

new neighbors, try out a new game, teach each other a newdance step or just watch the others show off their new dancemoves! This one will be hosted by Herb and Kay O'Day-Allen.The November social will be held on November 17 and we arestill looking for someone to host this one.

Also planned for November is an early Thanksgiving Dinnercatered by Stoltzfus from the Farmer's Market. We will beserving turkey with all the trimmings, including fresh madepies for dessert. Be sure to reply to Shirley Smith at 121Springmill Drive.

December brings us the Trim-A-Tree party. We will just betrimming the tree. Carolyn Rifino will supervise the decorating ofthe rest of the Club House. We have already seen some of theirhandiwork with the beautiful fall decorations. The treedecorating party will be held on December 2.

Our final event of the year is the New Year's Eve party onDecember 31 at 9pm. We have hired a different DJ this year.Skye Brady was already booked! Reserve the date to seewhat new steps will be introduced. It is a BYOB event butsnacks will be provided.

We are looking for individuals who would like to open theirhouses to share their beautiful holiday decorations withfriends and neighbors. The dates would be December 6 and7. See the enclosed flyer for further details. This could be thestart of a beautiful tradition here at Springmill.

Be sure to check the bulletin board to see what movies arebeing played this month.

Bev Strong

Book Club Choices for November

Book Club 1 (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) We will be readingin November - not reported.

Book Club 2 (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) Our groupwill be discussing “The Rose” by Leila Meacham this month.

Book Club 3 (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our book club’s choicefor November will be “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” byHelen Simonson.

Book Club 4 (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) We will be enjoying“The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman.

Book Club 5 (Joan Gross/3rd Tues.) When we meet inNovember, we will discuss “ The Chaperone” by LauraMoriarty .

June Stemmle

Thank YouA sincere thanks to neighbors and friends inSpringmill for your cards, prayers and expressionsof sympathy after the death of John. It is a comfortto live in such a caring community.

Maxine Pope, Children and Grandchildren

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Book Review Restaurant ReviewNhu Vu

Vietnamese Cuisine424 East Main Street

Middletown, Delaware 19709302.378.9338 - Fax Number 302.378.9332

Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for itsfresh ingredients, minimal use of oil, and reliance on herbsand vegetables. Vietnamese is often ranked as one of thehealthiest cuisines in the world.

Pat and I had just come home from a weekend trip and lastminute decided to go out for dinner. We decided upon Nhu Vurestaurant (handicap accessible) named after their son anddaughter. The restaurant is to the far right of the AcmeSupermarket center with a second location in Bear, Delaware.

When we entered the restaurant we were pleasantlysurprised. The room was large, with ample table seating,no booths, immaculate and a full bar. With every first timevisit to a restaurant, my first observation is the overallcleanliness of the restaurant. If one does not have pride inthe cleanliness of their dining room or restrooms then whatis the condition of the kitchen? A kitchen that is preparingyour food!

Luncheon specials range from $5.99 - $6.99 whichincludes soup, entrée and hot tea. Entrées range from$7.25 - $13.95. There are two prices on the menu for allentrées, a lunch portion and a dinner portion.

On our first visit I ordered Spicy Chicken with Lemongrass.I generally use the number system 1 -10 to determine theamount of heat I want in my entrée,10 being the extreme.Although I preferred to have my entrée on a 3-4, the entreestill came with some heat but workable. The owner, uponcompletion of my entrée, brought a flan to the table withher compliments. Flan was pleasant to the palate anddiffused the heat. The owner and wait staff are veryresponsive and want every customer to have a pleasantdining experience. If you like a spicy dish and areconcerned for the amount of heat, they will gladly bring thehot spices on the side so you can add as you so desire.

Pat and I had the wonton soup on three separateoccasions. The broth was clear, not salty and thedumplings were extremely light.

One of the more popular entrées is Pho (noodle soup)which offers 28 entrees such as seafood noodle soup,steak noodle soup etc. The Pho entrees range from $7.25 -$8.95.

On all three visits we have always been greeted with afriendly smile and a pleasant thank you for dining at therestaurant.

Paul D. Wiedemann

“The Sunday Philosophy Club”by Alexander McCall Smith

I was looking for a quick read that wouldn’t tax my mind toomuch on a recent vacation. Since I enjoy mysteries, The“Sunday Philosophy Club,” only 250 pages long, seemed tofit the bill, so I tucked it into my suitcase. Surprisingly, thetale which takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a veryunlikely “sleuth,” was quite enjoyable and kept me guessingas to the perpetrator of, and reason for, the murder. And,when I reached page 140-141, the philosophy part hithome…especially during this past political season.

Isabel Dalhousie is a wealthy, educated widow. With adecisive sense of ethics and morality, it seems appropriatethat she is the editor of the “Review of Applied Ethics,” anda member of the Sunday Philosophy Club (which hardlyever meets and didn’t meet at all during this story).

A young man plummets to his death during a concert, rightbefore Isabel’s eyes. For no other reason than her curiosity,and the fact that her eyes locked with the man’s as he fell tohis death, Isabel is compelled to search out the reason forsuch an unseemly and untimely death. Along the way welearn a bit about wine and beer, gain some knowledgeabout orchestras and art, and meet some interestingcharacters…like her housekeeper, Grace, who seems to“know” things about people she meets. And, since authorsalways like a romantic twist, we also encounter Isabel’sniece, Cat, who does not have the best taste inmen…except for Jamie, a bassoonist and previousboyfriend, who, it is intimated, “auntie” wouldn’t mind gettingto know better.

Not wanting to overlook the reason why page 140-141“spoke to me,” let me just say that it has to do withmanners. Isabel felt, and I strongly agree, that it is “so easydealing with people who are well-mannered. They knowhow to exchange those courtesies which make life runsmoothly…which helps avoid friction between people,making conflict unlikely. And it works at every level, from aminor interaction between two people to dealings betweennations.” With everything going on…from daily articles inthe news to our national political arena, and in the world ingeneral, it just seems maybe it’s time we ALL revisited whatgood manners are and how to extend common courtesiesto one another. I, for one, would be very grateful.

June Stemmle

Thank You

I want to thank the Springmill community for the manyget well cards, phone calls, visits,and meals donated tome and Ilene after my recent surgery. It feels great tobe looked after by your neighbors at such a time.

Lee Rosenson

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Sports & Fitness News

End of Season Bocce Party

An end of season party was held for members of Springmill’sBocce League on September 21 in the clubhouse. About 35Bocce players, spouses and friends attended the event whichfeatured a tasty array of Italian food items and salads cateredby Immediatio’s. The desserts were especially good withImmediato’s pastries supplemented by a delicious cake andcookies prepared by Anne Lucas who hosted the party.

Jo Verni provided the entertainment by emceeing a 20question “Name That Tune” game using the player piano toprovide the musical clues. Some impromptu “Twisting” (one ofthe quiz songs) occurred at the end of the game.

Congratulations to the winning teams for 2012. The EasyRollers - Anne and Andy Lucas, Helen and Greg Gaden andTeam Forza - Jo & Mark Verni, Karen & Richard Baggs.(Pictures on Pg. 15)

Dick Rausch

Golf Tips DVD Available in Library

Ken Skrable has donated six sets of seven Monthly DVDCollections, Volume 1 through 7 which he received fromRevolution Golf. Each monthly DVD collection is comprised ofgolf instructions delivered on the website(www.RevolutionGolf.com) by various golf professionals. Thiscollection is in the clubhouse library. Please feel free toborrow a DVD. No sign out is required but we do ask that youreturn a DVD before borrowing another one. If you have anyquestions feel free to contact Ken.

Julia Hambrecht

Poolroom News - Bob Cohen reports: Again this month, wehave had only one perfect game: Bob Cohen - Eight ball

Official 2012 Sports Season Comes to a Close

Formal sporting events and leagues have concluded for the 2012season. But that does not mean sports and fitness activitieshave ended. As long as the weather remains comfortableSpringmill residents will continue to play Golf, Pickleball andTennis. Fitness activity continues year round with GymActivities, Jazzercise, Water Aerobics, Yoga, Meditation andwalking. There is no “couch potato” season at Springmill.

Bocce – The End-of-season Bocce Party - See below.

The Bocce and Tennis courts are always open, weatherpermitting. Whenever the mood hits you get a few peopletogether and start playing. The Bocce equipment is in thecloset in the Craft Room.

Golf - The Springmill Senior Men's Golf League – TheSpringmill Men’s Senior Golf League held its end of yearbanquet after play on Oct 18th at Back Creek Golf Club.Eighteen players (including a couple from Spring Arbor)enjoyed the scramble format on a picture perfect day. Abusiness meeting was conducted after the luncheon to electofficers and establish rules for the 2013 season.

Golf – Middletown Ladies Golf League – Dick Rauschreports: While taking pictures for the above mentioned event Icame across 3 women from Springmill (Marge Flynn, JoAnnStump and Doris Moscariello) that were playing golf at BackCreek. I was informed that several other Springmill womenare involved in this league. We will start covering their activitynext spring when the Sports Page returns. The SentinelEditorial staff apologizes for leaving this group out in the past.

Tennis – Terry Markisohn co-coordinator for tennis activitiesreports: The tennis group had their annual tennis event onSaturday, October 13th and it was "Luck of the Draw." Teamswere chosen randomly by drawing names. Players were:Carl Gundrum, Herman Feinberg, Jo Verni, Gary Merrick, GilRoyal, Jerry Ryan, Mark Verni, Bill Gurnee, and TerryMarkisohn. We had three guest players Gene Hester, KathyMarkisohn, and Polly Drummond. Each team played 3 setsand the team with the most wins won the prizes.

Congratulations to Carl Gundrum and Herman Feinberg ontheir outstanding 18 point score. Following the match, a lightbreakfast was served. We are looking forward to the coolerfall weather which makes playing tennis even more enjoyable.Come on out for the last few weeks before the cruel weatherforces us indoors. We have open play every Saturday andSunday morning 8:30 AM to 12 noon. Please join us. All arewelcome. If you have any questions, please call TerryMarkisohn or Mark Verni.

Pickleball – Carl Rifino Pickleball Coordinator reports: We’vecompleted another season of Pickleball at Springmill. However,activity in the sport will continue during the colder months. Aslong as the temperature stays in the mid-40s or above, we’llplay outdoors, but we have plans for the indoor version of thesport. This would ensure that our play isn’t limited by theweather. We have the option to play either at Delaware State’sWellness Center or the Bear YMCA facility. If you are interestedin playing at either place, kindly contact me or Jane Kimmins toget details on the days scheduled and time of day to play. We’llstart reporting on Pickleball again in March 2013.

Water Aerobics - Water Aerobics continues at the HamptonInn. It is $4.00 per person per session, times are Monday,Wednesday, Friday from 10:30 – 11:30. We have 14participants which is close to capacity for the pool. However,with vacations and some not attending full time, we couldpossibly take a few more. If you are interested, please contactSandy Corrozi for sign up information.

Yoga and Meditation – Cynthia Frank leads the meditationsessions. She says our meditation practice meets everyMonday in the Clubhouse Great Room after Yoga. We learnhow to relax, de-stress, empty our minds and go to a place ofcomfort and peace. If you can breathe you can meditate. It is assimple as that. We try to stay focused in the moment, leavingour problems, aches and pains behind and enjoy the journeytowards peace, acceptance, forgiveness and enlightenment.

Please join us at 10:00 every Monday. You are also welcometo come to our Yoga class too, which starts at 9:00. There isno charge for either group, and you are welcome to do eitheror both. Namaste.

Horseshoes – The Horseshoe pits are ready for play. Theycan be used for recreational play while the weather remainsgood. We have high hopes that there will be enough interestto start some sort of formal play in the spring of 2013.

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Thank You

We wiant to thank everyone for your prayers, visits,calls and thoughtful concern.

Earle & Helene Silverman

In Memoriam

The Springmill Community and The Sentinel wishes toexpress their condolences to Joanne Kurych on thepassing of her brother.

Joe Grippo

Thank You

Our sincere thank you to all of our friends andneighbors for their cards and expressions of sympathyon the death of my brother/best friend, Philip J Corrozi.

Joe and Sandy Corrozi

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BOD Motions

1. Motion approved to nominate Bob Lhulier as BODPresident. (5-0)

2. Motion approved to nominate Bob Gross as BOD VicePresident. (5-0)

3. Motion approved to nominate Fred Bodden as BODSecretary. (5-0)

4. Motion approved to nominate Carl Rifino as Treasurer. (5-0)5. Motion approved for T. Lund to contact Verizon to make

approved changes to the Verizon phone accounts.6. Motion approved to have the BOD draft a letter to the

community explaining the process for the Town to beeligible for a $ 100,000. Grant. (5-0)

7. Motion approved to nominate Jim Merrill as AssistantTreasurer. (5-0)

8. Motion approved to approve, adopt and pass the 2013Budget draft, as presented. (5-0)

9. Motion approved to accept Mid-Atlantic's flex hours foroffice staff to leave early on Fridays for a trial period until12/31/12, upon which it will be reconsidered. Should thispose a problem, original weekday hours would resume.(5-0)

Board of Directors

Computer TutorApple Juice for Seniors-The Cloud

This month I will cover the cloud. In futurecolumns I will cover the iPad and the iMac.As always if you need help with your Appleproduct give me a call.

The Cloud - The latest buzzword amongcomputer users is “The Cloud.” What is it?What does it do? How can I use it? Howmuch does it cost? All are valid questionsthat I will tackle one by one. The concept can be confusing tomany but in practice it is basically no different from yourcurrent usage.

If you Google it then your first hit is Wikipedia. They define itas “Cloud computing is the use of computing resources(hardware and software) that are delivered as a service over anetwork (typically the Internet). The name comes from the useof a cloud-shaped symbol as an abstraction for the complexinfrastructure it contains in system diagrams. Cloud computingentrusts remote services with a user's data, software andcomputation.”

To break it down into a simple analogy, you buy a computer,tablet or other device to input data (Hardware). You buy or geta program or app that allows you to input data (Software) .Yousend that data over a network (your router, FIOS, AtlanticBB,etc and the internet itself) to an off location server (Hardware).The server stores the data until you need it. You then accessit via your computer, tablet, phone etc by signing into youraccount.

Here is an example of how I use it. As most readers know Ihave set up Respite Care for Springmill. Recently I was awayon a trip. I called home to retrieve my messages and found a

call for help and a volunteer. Although I had my IPad with me Idid not have my file on it. I had not loaded it on my IPadbecause the file keeps changing. When I got home I resolvedto remedy the situation.

I downloaded the app onlive from the app store. It’s free andonce you set up an account (also free) it puts a Windows 2008desktop on your iPad when you open the app and sign in.Now I know this is heresy for an Apple user but since my filesand docs are Excel and Word, I have no choice. Besides itreally doesn’t put it in my IPad I am just viewing it on a remoteserver.

Next I signed into my account on the webpage from my iMac. Ithen uploaded the files that I would need using my freestorage allotment. Then I opened the onlive app on my IPad. Isigned in and it synced so the files were available to me. Loand behold I had files I could add to, delete, modify, and save.

So what did this cost me? To date not one red cent. Nowthere are cloud sites that charge. In fairness the storage youget for free is limited. If you want to back up your entirecomputer you can sign up for sites like: Carbonite, GoogleCloud Storage, JustCloud, LineDrive, iCloud and others.

The prices vary according to the capacity you require. Thedata you send to it can be accessed and used from anycomputer. It is securely stored and is as secure as thecomputer you are using to access it.

Here is a tip. Sign up for free storage on Justcloud. They willthen offer their service for you. Decline it and close youraccount. They will then offer you the service at heavydiscounts. I have seen as little as $12 a year!

If you have a topic you want me to cover, just email me athsfrank53@gmail.com. Until then remember, “an Apple a daykeeps the virus away!”

Herb Frank

level. At this writing the fansare still not working correctly due to age and some motorfailure and the committee is working on a proposal to have thefans replaced.

We want to remind everyone that it is difficult to maintain atemperature in the clubhouse that is comfortable for everyoneso dress accordingly.

A proposal for the renovation of the swimming pool has beengiven to the Board of Directors.

Our decorating committee has been busy this past monthacquiring new items for the clubhouse. For those residentswho do not get up to the clubhouse, the pictures in the cardroom and also some fall decorations will give you an exampleof what is being done.

A signup sheet has been placed on the door where thewalkers are stored. If you borrow an item please be sure to fillout the form. Wheelchairs are available in the coatroom.

The light switches by the back door near the men’s room arefor the hallway and the veranda. Please be sure that theveranda lights are not left on by mistake.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 3rd at 11:15AM.

Julia Hambrecht

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Renovation 101Faucets and Toto Toilet

As I said last time, we had to wait twenty-four hours for theplumbing to be reconnected. Joe, from Oliver, arrived at 9am the next morning. Only the kitchen plumbing was involved.

As you may remember from last year, we had remodeled thesink area of the master bath. I had wanted a new toilet at thetime as well, but it wasn’t “needed,” so we decided to wait.Well, when we were preparing for the kitchen, Joe agreed tohave the plumber install a new toilet as well. When Olivercame out for an estimate, we checked out faucets and toiletsfrom the catalogue. Now, being the little researcher I am, I hadperused the aisles of Home Depot and Lowes and had chosenthe items I wanted…had actually purchased the new faucet.

Luckily for us, when Joe checked our “old” Moen faucets, hetold us they didn’t need to be replaced…the cartridges justneeded to be changed…saving us $200 for each faucet.Moen has a lifetime warranty for parts. I know thatbecause they had already sent us some replacement parts.

I had also chosen an American Standard toilet, which got anexcellent review in Consumer Reports for flow and quietness.(Quietness is my new quest in appliances.) While looking atOliver’s catalogue, Joe mentioned a toilet called Toto. I’m aKohler, American Standard kind of gal…this was a brand Inever heard of. But he said he had them in his house…thatthey were great and proceeded to expound on all their finequalities. The biggest was the size of their flush valve…Totowas the originator of the 3” flush valve, compared to 2

inches on most toilets. This allows for better flow. You mayhave seen ads where screws and golf balls and things godown without getting stuck. My Joe was very impressed withthe technology, even though it would cost a bit more.Needless to say, since we had saved money on the faucets,we agreed to get the Toto “Drake” toilet. Strange as it mayseem, I have now seen Toto toilets in the numerousrestrooms. There’s one at the car wash at Green Hill. Theywere also mentioned on the Kardashians…Courtney went tothe Toto showroom and LOVED their products. Who knew?!?

Today, we had the plumbing done. A quick update for yourfaucet is to remove the escutcheon, the piece underneath tohide holes in more than a one-hole sink. You will be amazedat how updated and modern it looks.

As for the toilet, it went in without a hitch, has a really quickand complete flushing action, and is fairly quiet. So, we’rehappy with our choice.

Now that the countertop and plumbing is complete, we’removing on to our last project for this year…new flooring fromthe laundry room to the sunroom. I originally wanted ceramictile, or wood, or a Karndean vinyl “wood look”. Joe wascompletely against ceramic…too hard underfoot and possiblyslippery in the kitchen. And, after speaking with a number ofpeople, we decided wood wouldn’t be the best for us, since ittends to scratch or have sun fading over time. So, wecompromised on Congoleum Dura Ceramic 16” tiles. Again, itwas rated #1 by Consumer Reports. More on the wholeresearch process next month.

June Stemmle

Jazzercise“Move your Body and Find Your Beat” is themotto established by Jazzercise. LeanneBrown, owner of the franchise since January2012, lives by those words. Her main office islocated on 24 N. Broad St. where she offers33 classes during the week which includesSaturday and Sunday. Having so manyclasses means more people can takeadvantage of Jazzercise according to theirschedule. Weekend classes are full as women fit them in withtheir busy lifestyle. When Pat Shannon retired in May, Leannetook over the classes at Springmill.

The one-hour total body workout consists of cardio, strengthtraining and stretching, core work and balancing all necessaryto keep the body in top condition. When a woman signs upand becomes a member of Jazzercise, she is entitled to takeall the classes offered in a month. What’s different atSpringmill is that exercise is on the light side with no impactinvolved, but some regulars “kick it up a notch” and that’s okwith her if they are comfortable doing so. At her studio highimpact is offered, and women may choose to keep it high or low.

Jazzercise comes to Springmill four times a week –Tues/Thurs/Sat. morning at 9:30 and then on Wed. evening at6:15 p.m. About half of the women take all four classes.Springmill residents do not pay a joiner fee, and the monthly

rate is $37. They can also take extra classes at her homestudio. She has two instructors, Gail Duncan and Jan Ragan,who are the regular instructors for Springmill, but she fills inshould they not be available. What’s important to know is thatthe format for teaching is the same with all instructors. Theroutine has been choreographed according to the music and isthe exact routine followed by all instructors. In order to be afitness trainer, one must be certified, and that means a three-month training process with intensive physiology, dancetechnique, and Jazzercise teaching technique, whichculminates in a written exam as well as an audition beforejudges to see if qualified to teach their method of exercise.

Jazzercise was developed forty years ago by Judi SheppardMisset, now 65 years old and still Jazzercising. She and herdaughter run the company which offers classes world-wideand is the No. 1 dance fitness program. While the classeshave only women attending, men could also join, but so farthat has not happened. Leanne would like to see men in herclasses as well as male instructors. At Springmill 24 womenare enrolled, and the new dance floor makes movingsmoother. To encourage more to join, she offers a free firstclass. She also suggests that the members take 3-4 classes aweek and then do some other form of exercise on alternate days.

To encourage women to continue their exercise routine,Leanne offers promotions such as free apparel during thesummer months and the holiday season. She also carries afull line of Jazzercise wear.

To Leanne, exercise is what keeps us fit and healthy. Theconvenience of having Jazzercise in the Clubhouse four timesa week should encourage all to come out, take a FREE class,and experience what Leanne says. It’s your body – keep it fit!Join your neighbors for an hour of total body workout and havefun too! Call Leanne at 302-383-4604 to register.

Sonya Comstock

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too, as garbage passesthrough a large spinning tube, which sends the glass crashingonto the perforated floor of the tube and into collectors below.Tin gets snatched by large magnets en route. Later in theprocess, another type of magnetic field called an eddy currentyanks aluminum cans from a fast-flowing conveyor belt. Insteadof dropping straight down, aluminum materials (including foils)jump into another collection bin.

With mostly just plastics left, machines use optical readers toidentify one type from another. Machine programmers spentdays "teaching" the infrared optical readers to recognize differentplastic types based on more than 100 different parameters,including the color, density, and shape. Once the machine knowsthat a number 3 plastic is coming, a few feet later it shoots a jetof air to blow it off the conveyor belt and into a collection bin.

At that point, most everything is separated and a large vibratingmachine called a destoner blows the remaining bits of paper offfrom the remaining stream and collects the "residue," such assmall shards of glass and other material that can't be recycled.

At the back of the warehouse is a compressor to create balesof all the different materials, including the residue, which arestacked over 20 feet high. There they wait for the next stage oftheir life, sold through regular contracts or on-the-spot marketfor recycled material.

Now you know the “rest of the story”. When it comes tohousehold waste, 60 percent is recyclable. For many Americans,recycling is already a routine practice, but higher recycling ratespay off in a number of ways. For starters, municipalities pay lessto garbage haulers by reducing the amount of tonnage that goesto landfills or incinerators. Additionally, recycling a product fora second (or third or fourth) life means less energy is used toextract and process virgin materials. Last, but not least, recyclinghelps to save natural resources such as timber, water, andminerals, according to the EPA.

Dick Rausch

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maritime town. After a fullday of touring, we were ready for dinner and relaxation. Ourhotel for the next two days, Comfort Inn Ocean’s Edge, providedboth. We ALL had ocean views and balconies, and the buffetmade for a quick-serve dinner.

Thursday: The morning routine of 6, 7, 8 continued today,but no bags had to be out, since we would be staying anothernight. Our itinerary today included Acadia National Park,Cadillac Mountain (the highest mountain on the east coast),and Sieur de Mont. Be sure to bring your National Parkpassport. It can be stamped at all three visitor centers. Shouldyou stop at Jordan’s Pond, the food is good and the popoversare famous. Our guide regaled us with stories before droppingus at the Bar Harbor waterfront. There are numerousrestaurants in town. If you want local ambiance, head forGeddy’s down near the water. West End Deli was suggestedfor fresh, generous sandwiches…but it’s take-out only. Icecream parlors also abound. Look for signs of premiumhomemade ice cream “fresh daily.” Since the weather wascooperative, we took advantage of a reason for the treat. Weboarded our bus with full tummies, ready for train ride #2 onthe Belfast and Moosehead Lake RR, which was supposedto give us a “glimpse of the countryside.” Postscript on the traintrip…after an hour of trees, trees and more trees, even JoyceKilmer would have rethought that famous poet line,” I think thatI shall never see…” Needless to say, I’m looking forward towater views tomorrow. Meanwhile, it’s time for dinner at theLobster Pound Restaurant, which was featured in Coastalliving. I think I ate my fair share of the crustacean. Though,between chomping on corn cobs and wrestling with lobsterappendages, we looked like we were in the dinner scene forTom Jones.

Friday: We woke up to a thick fog this AM. I can’t see beyondmy balcony railing, but the day is supposed to return to its sunnynature by 10:00…just in time for our Boothbay Harbor tour.John, our step-on guide made an immediate good impression.He took no time in getting us off for a rest stop, and since heowned a candy store, provided samples after we returned tothe bus. I have learned during our tours, that Mainers have agreat sense of humor and are great storytellers of “mostly true”stories. Boothbay is a charming seaside town, well worthvisiting for a long or short stay. It’s 2:35 and time for our LASTtrain ride. At least this time we’re on Amtrak and the seats arecomfy. The most interesting parts of the trip were theanticipatory comments of 3 ½ year-old Boston, headed to hisnamesake town on his first train ride and our adventurousmishap on exiting the train, when some of us didn’t realize wehad to cross the tracks and got separated temporarily from thegroup. We reunited fairly quickly and went on our way toGloucester House Restaurant for an early dinner andentertainment. To be honest, when we pulled into Gloucester,my first impression was less positive compared to Bar Harborand Boothbay. But by the time, Lenny, the restaurant’s owner,completed his storytelling trilogy between courses, we heldGloucester and its historic residents in high esteem.

Saturday: We got to sleep an extra ½ hour…didn’t leave until8:30. And we had the pleasure of Carolina’s assistance atbreakfast, which had some of us humming “Nothing could befiner than to be with Carolina in the morning.” On thebus…surprise…our first rainy day, for about fifteen minutes.Guess New England is sad to see us depart. Sprits were highand with scrambled word finds in hand, we started home. Reststops and games, deftly handled by Guy Freeman, keeping usentertained through MA, CT, and NY. Then it was a lunch stop,

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deadly first winter atPlymouth Rock, felt blessed for the bountiful crops theygrew the next year. Thanksgiving should not only remind usof what we have as a nation, but for what we must do toprotect and preserve the future.

We are truly blessed to be residents of Springmill, acommunity whose members care about each other and tryto make the world a better place to live for others, with itsmany outreach efforts. As the Holiday season approachesit is a good time to reflect upon all that we have to bethankful for. First and foremost is our health. Every aspectof life is easier when we enjoy good health. Let us makethis season joyful by having a positive attitude about ourlives and everything we do. Let us pray for those of us whoare not as lucky we are.

Thanksgiving has been commemorated in art for manyyears. This classic Norman Rockwell “Freedom of Want”painting on Pg.1 is a great example.

Dick Rausch

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bingo, and a movie for the remaining three hours to Springmill.Good friends, good food, good weather, and fond memories.

June Stemmle

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