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It seems to me that Thanksgiving should be more than aday. We should consider making gratitude a daily part ofour lives. If we focus on gratitude, maybe we can put “badstuff” in perspective…a blip along life’s passage. It is saidthat thankfulness is healthy. People who are continuallygrateful are generally in better health than those whoaren’t. Samuel Adams agreed when on November 1,1777 he proclaimed the first official Thanksgiving, whichwas adopted by the 13 original states. “It is thereforerecommended…to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth dayof December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise, thatwith one heart and one voice the good people may expressthe grateful feeling of their hearts and consecratethemselves to the service of their divine benefactor.”

Judith A. Lindberg covered many things to be thankful forin her acrostic:

T is for the trust the pilgrims had so many years ago H is for the harvest the settlers learned to grow A is for America, the land in which we live N is for nature and beauty which she gives K is for kindness, gentle words, and thoughtful deeds S is for smiles, the sunshine everyone needs G if for gratitude…our blessings big and small I is for ideas, letting wisdom grow tall V is for voices; singing laughing, always caring I is for Indians, who taught them about sharing N is for neighbors, across the street, over the sea G is for giving of myself to make a better me.

It is said you should always “leave them laughing”, so hereare some jokes you can use at your Thanksgiving dinner. Iguarantee they will elicit a giggle, groan, or an “Oh, no!”

* Why do turkeys always go gobble, gobble? Because theynever learned good table manners.* Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected itof fowl play.* Why did they let the turkey join the band? Because hehad the drumsticks.

The Sentinel staff would like to wish all of you a HappyThanksgiving and a life of gratitude for all that we have andexperience each day.

June Stemmle

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 2015Volume XIII Issue 11

Sentinel Index Thanksgiving More Than a Day........................................Pg. 1 Annual Election Meeting… ……………………………….Pg. 1

Committee Reports - Property Community Events........Pg. 3Committee Reports - Clubhouse, Travel Group.............Pg. 5Bon Voyage Glenda .…………….……………….………….Pg. 5Charity, Communications, Board Notes, Motions..........Pg. 7Veterans Honored/Yoga & Meditation .…………………..Pg. 9Area Cultural Events ….…………..……….…………….....Pg. 11

Book Review - Leaving Time/Library Events .................Pg. 13 Newcomer’s Brunch/Eleanor Roosevelt Tea .…………..Pg. 14 Annual Meeting/Tennis Classic .......................................Pg. 15

Pickleball News ………………………………………………Pg. 16Etcetera - Do Not Disturb ............................................... Pg. 17Area Happenings/ Pearl - Open House Encore ............. Pg. 17Meet Your Neighbor - Carolee Burkey/Finance............. Pg. 19Middletown News/New Business.....................................Pg. 21Book Club Choices/Dance Party/Activity Group………..Pg. 23Game Corner - Dominoes/ Roof Algae .......................... Pg. 25Wine Tasting Groups ...................................................... Pg. 25Health South/ In Memoriam ……….…….………………... Pg. 26

On Wednesday, September 30 at 3:00 p.m. there were twomeetings held at the Springmill Clubhouse. The first was abrief Board of Directors (BOD) meeting. It was followedimmediately by the Annual Election Meeting which focusedupon the appointment of two current Board Members for theBoard seats that expired, the importance of committees, andthe recruitment of new members.

The Springmill by-laws require that a quorum of residents isnecessary to ratify the election of Board Members. Therequired quorum was met by residents who had submittedabsentee ballots prior to the meeting. Residents affirmed theirvotes for the two candidates (Carl Rifino for a third term andGary Merrick for his first full term) by a show of hands. Wewould like to congratulate Carl and Gary. They will join MarcLichtenfield, John Rutt and Cal Reuss to complete the Boardfor the next year.

Marc Lichtenfield, Board President, opened the meeting with areview of the Board’s accomplishments for the past year whichincluded, among other items, major progress on the “treeinitiative” and negotiating contracts which have saved thecommunity over $20,000. He addressed a documentsubmitted to the Board and residents by 70 concernedresidents relative to the process used in the Great Room floorrenovation that occurred in June. He said the Board took thedocument seriously and adopted immediate changes toprevent similar incidents from (Continued on page 15)

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302-376•5466Board of Directors

Marc Lichtenfield - PresidentJohn Rutt - Vice President

Cal Reuss - Secretary Carl Rifino - TreasurerGary Merrick - Director

Wilma Feinberg - 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 Reports

Property CommitteeThe annuals have been planted by our wonderful volunteerhomeowners around the clubhouse and front entrances.Many, many thank yous to Agnes Murray, Lois Baker, BettyFreeman, Frank Basler, Kathy Uranko, Chuck Hutchinson,Joanne Stump, and Janet and Mark Herner. (I was thesupervisor). A little rain and all will be lovely. Hopefully thenew rabbit repellent will do the job of preventing the littlecritters from devouring every pansy flower.

This fall is going to be a very busy season with all the treerenovation plans in the works. It looks like the most activeplanting period will be in the first week of November. Thisyear, trees are scheduled for Patience Way and WhisperingTrail front lawn areas. These two streets were selected by theTree Task Force due to their having the overall worst group ofstreet side trees. Also, they were a good place to start -- onestreet on the north side and one on the south side. Somecommon area dead trees are being removed with somereplacements as well.

Windmill center island is scheduled for 15 Japanese Lilactrees with Burning Bush shrubs being planted between thetrees. A color picture is posted on the bulletin board in theclubhouse for your preview.Three Emily Blount Magnolias will be planted in the gardenlocated directly in front of the clubhouse entrance. These twoareas were approved by the Tree Task Force to further “curbappeal” for our community value. We will be adding additionaltrees and shrubs for winter interest to the clubhouse front andside entrances. The entrance to the clubhouse parking lot willhave some additional shrubs as well for a much needed face lift.

REMINDER: We are planning a one-time leaf removal for the

community. This event will probably be close to the end ofNovember when most trees have shed their leaves. There will bea second fall lawn fertilization in November also. This is thesecond and final of two lawn fertilizations scheduled for the fall.

If you have new sod placed street side from a removed tree,PLEASE, water sod area for about two weeks.

The Property Committee meets the second Monday of themonth at 6:30 p.m. Come and meet us, hear us, maybe evenjoin us. Anyone who just wants to dig or make a suggestion,call or e-mail Tracey or myself.

Happy Gardening.................THINK......NO SNOW........

Carolyn Bodden

Community Events Committee“NEWCOMERS BRUNCH” Another great event. The residentsoutdid themselves with the variety of delicious food theyprovided, from fruit salad, egg casseroles, pasta with shrimp,breakfast chili, ham, sausage, and the most tempting bakedgoods. Yummy!!! The over one hundred who attended were allin a very festive mood (could it have been the Mimosas orBloody Marys)?? The new residents introduced themselves,told us where they had lived before, and why they choseSpringmill. Each was given a mum plant to take home. The50/50 was won by Bob & Ruth Cohen. Many thanks to ChairAnn Newswanger and Charlotte Smith, the CEC members, andall the great cooks.

“ELEANOR ROOSEVELT TEA” WOW!!! What a specialafternoon!! Rene Goodwin gave an excellent portrayal ofEleanor. One gentleman later said “if he closed his eyes hewould think Eleanor was in the room” No one wanted thepresentation to end and all ninety residents in the room raisedtheir voices to request her return. Then there was the food. The384 tea sandwiches prepared by the CEC members weredelicious but may have been a bit overshadowed by what Martinfrom 301 Plaza prepared -- Chesapeake Bay shrimp salad andNorwegian smoked salmon just to name a few. And the dessertswere all fabulous. Shirley Smith baked the most delicious littlecakes. She also made table favors with a quote from Eleanor.Thanks to all the CEC members who always do so much andalways with a smile (I think it’s a smile)? I truly appreciate it.

“THANKSGIVING DINNER” November 7TH This will be ourfourth year celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner withour friends and neighbors here at Springmill. Seating is limitedto 90 so I do hope you got your RSVP in on time.

“ENTERTAINER & PIANO MAN TOMMY ZITO” November 21Due to his popularity and to our limited capacity of 90, we willhave a signup in the clubhouse on November 5th from 9:00 a muntil 12:00 noon for residents only. The cost is $10.00 per person,no reserving tables. BYOB setups and BYO snacks/ appetizers.Coffee & dessert will be served after the show. Flyer in Sentinel.Please bring the tear off with your name to the signup.

“TRIM THE TREE HOLIDAY PARTY” December 6 The CECcordially invites you to be our guest and (Continued on page 5)

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Travel GroupI would like to give you a heads up of some upcoming trips for2016. Where do these years go?? Betty, Bill and I have discussednot planning too much for the winter months, as we have so manysnowbirds that it's exceedingly difficult to fill a bus. There is lots ofplanning for each trip, so the same effort is put forth for a trip that isa go, and one that doesn't meet the passenger criteria (just a littleinfo). Starting with the spring of 2016:Sunday, April 3rd-- the show "BEAUTIFUL" with Carol King,straight out of the Broadway run, at The Academy of Music inPhiladelphia (sign up will be November 6).May -- day trip to the American Music Theater in Lancaster,Pa. to see "CROONERS"Early June -- overnight trip to NIAGARA FALLS. You will needup-to-date passports, so plan ahead.June 29th -- at Caesars, Atlantic City -- the Steve Solomonshow "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm InTherapy". This show is hilarious.October -- Get your passports ready again for a 9-nightCRUISE to Canada & New England aboard the newRCCL ship "Anthem of the SEAS".Thurs. Dec. 1st -- The real Brenda Lee "Rockin' Around TheChristmas Tree" show at Caesars in Atlantic City.

There may be some other shows, trips, etc. as we getadditional information. There will be a booklet in early Januarywith details on all all of these trips. Snowbirds can have theinfo sent to you. Email billalt1@verizon.net with your address.Call and send your deposit on February and March sign ups.

Okay, it's time for me to say goodbye to my title as travel clubleader. If I can leave any advice for our new neighbors, it wouldbe to give of yourself, and join in on as many activities as youcan, as life is so short, don't miss a minute of it.Glenda Schneiderman

Bon Voyage GlendaGlenda Schneiderman and her husband, Joel, along withBetty Freeman, and her husband, Guy, have been a part ofSpringmill’s Travel Club for years. So, if you’ve ever taken acommunity trip, from casino ones that took us to Atlantic City,New England and Las Vegas, tri-state journeys to New York,Maryland, and Pennsylvania, theater and musical experiences,overnights to states, north, south and west or one of thecruises, which in one case was a memorable adventure, youowe your fun to the research and planning the foursome diduntil Joel and Guy passed away this past year. Since then, thetravel torch has been carried by Glenda and Betty.

Last month, Glenda decided it was time to move closer to herdaughter in Arizona…she and Joel had been visiting duringthe winter for the past few years. So, after more than adecade of being a good neighbor and a consistent volunteer,Glenda packed up and made that transition on October 16.Now, her travel committee buddies couldn’t just say good-bywithout one last “nosh” together (the couples used tofrequently bring bagels or donuts to our meetings) and sogathered one last time for a breakfast at Friendly’s.

We’re happy to say the torch is now being carried by co-chairsonce again with Bill and Faith Altman, working alongsideBetty Freeman, to keep us all on the move and enjoyingretired life. We bid Glenda a fond adieu and a wish for manymore years of enjoyable escapades.June Stemmle

On October 7 a group had lunch at Friendly’s to pay fond farewellto Glenda Schneiderman. The Travel Club remains in good handsunder the leadership of Betty Freeman and Bill Altman.

to thank you for supporting our eventsthis past year. We will enjoy eggnog and a light buffet. Perhapsyou could bring a dessert to share. In order for the CEC to bebetter prepared, please RSVP if you are planning to attend. Flyerin Sentinel.

“NEW YEARS EVE PARTY” December 31

The CEC welcomes our newest member, Danese Collins.The CEC meets the first Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m.in the Clubhouse. Our next meeting is Nov. 4. Please try andjoin us.

Peggy Andrews

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Clubhouse CommitteeThe Clubhouse Committee met on Thursday, October 8th.Carl Rifino attended as Committee liaison. The Septemberminutes were approved and the Treasurer's Report wasgiven.

The committee officers were all re-elected: PhyllisLichtenfield, President; Joe Grippo, VP; and Stan Heer,Secretary/Treasurer.

A discussion was held concerning a purchase of a soundbar for the TV in the Great Room. Stan had done theresearch before the meeting and presented his findings. AYamaha sound bar was agreed upon for purchase.

The subject of “guests” using the clubhouse was nextaddressed. The Committee suggests everyone take note:

The third point of discussion concerned some problemswith the grout and coping around the pool. The committeeagreed to remedy the situation now and not impact theopening of the pool next year. We are awaiting estimatesfor repair or replacement.

The meeting ended with a welcome to a new member, JoeSpeno. Next meeting is Thursday, November 12th.

Joe Grippo for Phyllis Lichtenfield

Clubhouse Guidelines clearly state thatcommunity residents must accompany their guestsusing the clubhouse facilities both inside andoutside. Guests may not be left on their own.

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Notes From Your BoardAs the warm weather is waning and the colder weather isapproaching, I find myself enjoying the change of seasons.Hopefully, by the time you read this article, those ugly tree stumpswill be gone and the planting of the new trees will have begun.Once completed, the entrance to our community will be beautiful.You will start to see trees being planted on residents’ front lawnswith the starting of phase one of the Tree Initiative.

As we have been careful with our spending,even though we are in the midst of workingon very large projects which impact theentire community, the Board has onceagain been able to keep the HOAs at theirpresent level. For the calendar year 2016,the dues will remain at $150.00 per month.

A resident sent me a very good suggestion.I brought it to the Board and all agreed that we would moveforward with it. In the next couple of months, the Board willsponsor a Community Fair. We will ask all of the Committeesto set up a station in different areas of the Great Room. Eacharea will have representatives from the committees available toanswer any questions about the functions of their committees.We will also ask for representatives from the activities groupsto be available to answer questions as well. In this way, somepeople who found it difficult to approach these groups possiblywill find them interesting. Some may discover they like to plantflowers, participate in events, play cards, rummikub, shoot poolor pickleball. By the way what is pickleball? In any event, wewill showcase some of the things Springmill offers. Don’t just sitin the house. Come out and look for an activity you findappealing and interesting. By the way, we will be serving food.A date for this event will be announced in the December Sentinel.

We have decided for the time being to set up free cloud storagespace over the internet. Once we receive the permission slipsfrom the residents, the Web Taskforce, with the permission ofthe homeowner, will set up a shortcut on your computer or tablet.This will provide you with access to the storage site. The sitewill provide information about meetings, events, forms,schedules, agendas and updates. This site will be free to thecommunity. There is no cost expenditure required to have thissite. At some point, we may decide to use this information asa basis for a website. But for now, we are starting this processwith baby steps and allowing it to grow. More information willfollow for this project.

Once again, the Board of Directors would like to thank everyonewho participates on a committee or helps out in any way. It isyou, the volunteers, who make this community so wonderful andaffordable. No words can express what you do for the “meager”pay you receive.

Marc Lichtenfield

Charity CommitteeWe collected 90 bags of food and toiletries for NeighborhoodHouse in October.

The Stockings for Soldiers drive was a success. A specialthank you to Isabelle Aviles and all her cutters and sewers formaking 100 stockings for the project. There were 45 bags ofgoodies collected along with 3 boxes of books which weredonated by Julie Hambrecht from the community library. $320in checks for mailing was also donated by several communitymembers. Thanks again to everyone who gave; our gifts aregreatly appreciated by our soldiers.

The Holiday Fund is going to start in November. Look forinformation in your lower mail box. Thank you and hopeeveryone has a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Maria Corvino

Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee held its monthly meeting onOctober 13th with 10 members present. Cal Reuss attendedas Board liaison for the next 3 months.

The minutes from the last meeting were approved. Thecommittee then nominated and voted on officers for the next yearOctober 2015 through September 2016. The officers for the nextyear are Dick Rausch, Chairperson, Diane Daigle, Treasurer andSonya Comstock, Secretary. All committee members except LeeRosenson and Jerry Ryan are voting members.

Dick Rausch presented the treasurer’s report in Diane Daigle’sabsence. Income was based upon renewals from 3advertisers and 1 new advertiser (A Stitch in Time).

Julia Hambrecht gave the advertising report. There is 1/4page of advertising space remaining with one prospect for thatspace (Fletchers). Marie Rigg has joined the committee in aCustomer Service Rep position. She will begin working withexisting advertisers.

Joan Gross provided an overview of the editorial content of theNovember Sentinel. The front page will feature aThanksgiving story and a report on the Annual ElectionMeeting. A Veterans Day message and pictorial stories onseveral Springmill events will be featured.

There will be an insert in the November Sentinel for Veteransof the Korean and Vietnamese wars to submit informationregarding their service for the special booklet(s) that will bepublished next year.

It was agreed that The Sentinel staff will not report on BODworking sessions. Motions and minutes will be used tosummarize working sessions.

Cal Reuss thanked committee members for volunteering andmentioned that the extensive committee network at Springmill hashelped keep association fees from rising over the past few years.

The next meeting is on November 10th at 7:00 p.m. in theClubhouse Craft Room. Residents are welcome to attend.

Dick Rausch

Board Motions* Motion approved to continue the previous policy of BYOBat paid community hosted parties. (5-0)* Motion approved to create a storage site on the web forcommunity access. (5-0)Tracey Lund

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The Sentinel is working on a booklet/s similar to the onewe did on WWII Veterans a few years ago. With atleast 11 Korean veterans and 47 Vietnam veterans

living in Springmill, it will be a lengthy process. We wouldappreciate your input and, at some point, would like to takeyour picture. Please respond to the interview questions inthe Springmill Honors Veterans insert in this month’s

Sentinel.

Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is theday America sets aside to honor American military personnelwho died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained fromcombat. Actually Memorial Day is that day.

Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors ALL Americanveterans, both living and dead. Veterans Day is intended tothank LIVING veterans for dedicated and loyal service totheir country. November 11 of each year is the day that weensure veterans know that we deeply appreciate thesacrifices they have made in their lives to keep our countryfree. A little history.

Armistice DayTo commemorate the ending of the "Great War" (World War I), an"unknown soldier" was buried in the highest place of honor in bothEngland (Westminster Abbey) and France (the Arc de Triomphe).These ceremonies took place at 11 a.m. on November 11th, 1918(the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). This day becameknown internationally as "Armistice Day".

In America, November 11th officially became known asArmistice Day through an act of Congress in 1926. It wasn'tuntil 12 years later, through a similar act, that Armistice Daybecame a national holiday.The entire world thought that World War I was the "war toend all wars." Had this been true, the holiday might still becalled Armistice Day today. That dream was shattered in1939 when World War II broke out in Europe. More than400,000 American service members died during that horrificwar.

Veterans DayIn 1947, Raymond Weeks, of Birmingham Ala., organized a"Veterans Day" parade on November 11th to honor all ofAmerica's veterans for their loyal and dedicated service. In1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaimingNovember 11 as Veterans Day, and called upon Americanseverywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace.

Veterans Day National CeremonyAt exactly 11 a.m. each November 11th, a color guard, madeup of members from each of the military branches, rendershonors to America's war dead during a heart-moving

ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in ArlingtonNational Cemetery.

The President or hisrepresentative places a wreath atthe Tomb and a buglersounds Taps. The balance of theceremony, including a "Parade ofFlags" by numerous veterans’service organizations, takes placeinside the Memorial Amphitheater,adjacent to the Tomb.

Veterans Day ObservanceVeterans Day is always observed on November 11,regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.

The staff of the Sentinel would like to thank the over 60veterans living in Springmill for their service to thecountry.

June Stemmle, Dick Rausch

Yoga and MeditationMark Verni, one of our Monday yoga students, was niceenough to share a page from Real Simple magazine thatgave a basic history of yoga. Since it’s something mostpeople, including myself, might not know, I thought I’dshare a section of the article each month along with ourpose.

Circa 500 B.C. “Thousands of years before headstandswere the goal, Indian texts called the Upanishadsintroduced yoga as a ritual of meditation, breathing andprayer. In the beginning, yogis strictly remained seated ina cross-legged position. Today, we don’t just sit there,we do something.”This month’s position is one we use to “release ourbacks” after doing various poses involving the backmuscles. It’s one recommended by therapists for thosewith back problems and also for pregnant women. I’mthinking we are in the former group. Always check withyour physician before trying any new position!

Since it’s the Thanksgiving issue, I also wanted to include a“loving kindness meditation” that Cynthia Frank does withthose of us who stay for meditation after yoga. If you haven’tcome up for that, feel free to join us from 10:00 to 10:30. Noneed to come to yoga first.

“May I be happy, may I be healthy, may I be peaceful, may Ilive with ease.”The nice thing is that after you do it for yourself, you do it forsomeone else, someone who is struggling or someone withwhom you have issues. Namaste.

See this month’s Yoga Pose on Page 15.

June Stemmle

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Area Cultural EventsNovember 2015

MiddletownEverett TheatreThurs-Sun. Nov. 12-15 – 7:30 & 2 p.m. (Sun). – “Meet Mein St. Louis” - romantic musical comedy that focuses on foursisters on the upcoming 1904 World Fair. Tickets - $12 –Youth - $6Fri/Sat/Sun - Dec. 4,5,6 – 11,12,13 - Matinee/EveningPerformances - “Miracle on 34th St.” – Perennial Christmasfavorite – takes place between Thanksgiving and Christmasin New York. Tickets - $12Main StreetSat. Nov. 21 – “Main Street Christmas & Parade” – vote foryour favorite lamp post decoration at various businessesSat. Nov. 28 - 10–5 - “Small Business – support localmerchants.MOT Sr. CenterFri/Sat., Nov. 20 (10-3 p.m.) & 21 - 9-3 p.m. – “ChristmasFestival” – Arts & Crafts, Quilting, Knitting & Crochet,Ceramics, Jewelry & Bake Sale

OdessaNov. 13-Dec. 31 – Tour the Wilson-Warner house (noteseparate article page 17)Sat. Dec 5 - 10-7 p.m. - “Christmas in Odessa” – 51sth year– Self-guided tour of private homes, Craft Show at OldOdessa School, lunch/dinner – Tickets - $15 in advance. $20day of event

ArdenCandlelight Theater, 2208 Millers Rd., 302-475-2313Matinee & evening Nov. 14 – Dec. 20“Mame” – Life of eccentric Mame whose arty clique isdisrupted when her deceased brother’s 10-year-old son isentrusted to her care. Her life changes drastically.Wonderful music. Tickets - $59 – includes a dinner buffet.

SmyrnaOpera House, 7 W. South Street, 302-653-4236Sat. Dec. 19 – 8 p.m. – “Coro Allegro” – Choral music offamiliar carols that reflect the season. Tickets - $16

DoverSchwartz Center for the Arts, 226 S. State St.,(302) 678-5152Fri, Nov. 6 – 7:30 p.m. - “The Cashiore Marionettes” –Tickets - $22-$25Sat. Nov. 7 – 7:30 p.m. – “The Weight” – Members of TheBand performing music – Tickets - $35-$38Fri/Sat. – Nov. 13, 14 – 7 p.m. & 3 p.m. (14) – “James andthe Giant Peach” - Musical for whole family – Tickets - $10Fri/Sat. Nov. 20, 21 – 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. (21) – “Shrek theMusical” – Tickets - $8-$10

WilmingtonGrand Opera House, 818 North Market Street, 302-652-5577Fri. Nov. 13 – 8 p.m. – “Scott Bradlee’s PostmodernJukebox” - Jazz musician and 20th century song stylescommenting on pop form but funny – Tickets $29-$39Sat. Nov. 14 – 8 p.m. – (Baby Grand) “Tom Papa” – standupcomic delivers clean humor – Tickets $30

Sat. Nov. 14 – 8 p.m. – “Delbert McClinton” – Blend of blue-eyed soul with roadhouse rock – Tickets - $32-$40Wed. Nov. 18 – 8 p.m. – “Steve Hackett” – Progressive rockmusician – Tickets - $45-$59Thurs. Nov. 19 – 8 p.m. – (Baby Grand) – “Great Stand-upComedy” – Evening of clean, topical humor with emergingcomedy stars – Tickets - $31Thurs. Nov. 19 – 8 p.m. – “Arlo Guthrie” – 50th anniversarytour – Tickets $34-$42Fri. Nov. 20 – 8 p.m. – “Rhiannon Giddens” – lead singer ofCarolina Chocolate Drops – Tickets $38-$45Sat. Nov. 21 – 8 p.m. – “Classic Albums Live: The Wall” –Pink Floyd’s legendary album recreated – Tickets - $33Sun. Nov. 22 – 7 p.m. – “De Temps Antan” – French-Canadian folk trio with traditional music – Tickets - $27Fri. Nov. 27 – 8 p.m. – “George Winston” – Renowned pianistmixes melodies with folk influences -Tickets - $36Sat. Nov. 28 – 2 p.m. – “Clifford the Big Red Dog” – belovedchildren’s character in an all-new musical – Tickets $21 (child)$25 (adult)Delaware Theater Co., 200 Water Street, 594-1100Evening/Matinee PerformancesOct. 21-Nov. 8 – “Playing the Assassin” – based on true storyof the career-ending hit delivered by Jack Tatum on DarrylStingley in a 1978 NFL game. An exploration into the inherentviolence of football and hero worship. Tickets - $33-$50

NewarkRoselle Center, UD, 302-831-2204Nov. 11 – Dec. 6“Heartbreak House” – A weekend in the country with eccentricfamily, screwball friends and more. What could possibly gowrong? - Tickets - $15-$29

Foreign Films, UD, Trabant Center, 302-831-4066Sundays – 7:00 p.m. - FreeNov. 1 – “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” – sly slinkyvampire romance set in an imaginary Iranian underworld.2014 American – 101 minutesNov. 8 – “Timbuktu” – film takes place during the timeTimbuktu was occupied by Islamic extremists.2014 French-Mauritanian – 97 min.Nov. 15 – “Leviathan” – Man living in small fishing town innorthern Russia is forced to deal with a corrupt mayor whowants to take away his land. Human struggle in Putin’sRussia. 2014 Russian – 140 min.Nov. 29 – “White God” – powerful parable about humans andanimals. Young Lili is forced to give up her beloved dogbecause its mixed breed is deemed unfit by the state. Sheand the dog begin a dangerous journey. 2014 Hungarian-German-Swedish – 121 min.

Compiled by Sonya Comstock

Enrich your life by gettingout to a show, movie or

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Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

This novel, Jodi Picoult’s most recentof 23, has quite a mixture ofcharacters, stories and subplots…just

what I enjoy. The author, who researchesthoroughly, tends to integrate newsworthyissues and causes into her writing. Shegives all points of view, enabling you to stopand think before making any decisions. Atthe heart of this book is the extraordinarybehavior of elephants from birth to death,especially during separation and grief.Happily, Ms. Picoult schools you in “everything elephant” in anengaging and entertaining way…no laundry lists of facts here.

“When someone leaves you once, you expect it to happenagain. Eventually you stop getting close enough to people to letthem become important to you, because then you don’t noticewhen they drop out of your world.” This quote just about sumsup the quartet of narrators: a psychic, a detective, a mom, and adaughter, all struggling with loss of one kind or another, and allfilling in one puzzle piece as they search for Jenna’s missingmother. Throughout the book, the author draws parallelsbetween elephant and human behavior and reinforces theimportance of the bond between mother and child.

The setting takes us from Africa, where Jenna’s mother,Alice, started her research, to a New Hampshire elephantsanctuary run by Jenna’s father, Thomas. After a worker istrampled to death, Alice goes missing and Thomas ends upin a psychiatric ward. Jenna’s grandmother, all the family shehas left, has little patience with Jenna’s ten-year search tofind out what happened to her mother. She just wants toleave it in the past. But like the elephants her motherstudied, Jenna can’t forget and won’t believe that she wasabandoned. Not having much luck on her own, using hermother’s journals and information found online as a guide,she enlists the aid of Serenity Jones, a once famous, butnow disgraced psychic, and Virgil Stanhope, the originalpolice detective on the case, who is now a private eyedealing with alcoholism.

The chapters move back and forth, depending on whichcharacter is narrating, without being a distraction to the storyline. The alternating chapters also present the back story foreach character. There are also times that you will have tosuspend reality and just go with the “psychic flow.”Eventually, as we learn more about Alice, Jenna has to cometo terms with the truth of her disappearance.

On this literary journey, you learn a great deal aboutelephants, which it seems, with the exception of size, are notthat different from us emotionally. Through the characters,you will also explore a range of those emotions: love,friendship, passion, abandonment, determination, mentalillness, and grief. It’s a good read and free on Tuebl.ca!

June Stemmle

Library ProgramsNovember 2015

Listed below are the on-going programs at NCC SouthernLibrary. Phone number for information or registration is (302)378-5588.The hours at the library are: Monday 10-8,Tuesday/Wednesday 1-8, Thursday- Saturday 10-5, andclosed on Sunday.November is National Picture Book Month. Share onewith a young child.NOTE: The library will have three closures this month; Nov. 11 forVeteran’s Day and Nov. 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving.

ON-GOING PROGRAMSAdult Book Discussion: The group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 18at 7 pm. Call the library for the current 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 everyTuesday at 7:00 pm, for all levels of experience and all ages.Sew Bee It Quilters: Meet the 2nd Saturday at 10:00 am,for novice & experienced quilters.Delaware Money School: Call 1-800-267-5002 for monthlytopics and to register.Job Center: Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 pm on Nov. 3. GetFREE help with job hunting, resumes, interviewing skills, etc.New Castle County Register of Wills:Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 5 -7:45 pm.New Castle County Office of Property Assessment: If you are65+, you may be eligible for a County and school tax discount. Arepresentative will be available every Friday, 2-4 pm to answerquestions or help you fill out an application.

ADULT PROGRAMS…registration requiredExplore the World: Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30, to see and hearabout traveling with Road Scholar…local, national and internationallearning and traveling opportunities.Everett Theater Presents: Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 am. Get asneak peek at the upcoming show, Charlie Brown Christmasas the cast presents selected scenes.Young Readers Day: Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 1-7:45 pm.Pick out a book and activities to take home to a favoritegrandchild.Introduction to 3D design and Printing: Make a case for anLED Lantern while learning the basics. Saturday, Nov. 14, at2 pm.Optimizing Your Social Security for Retirement: Monday,Nov. 9, from 11-12:00 pm. Learn how to identify and developa secure income plan that is fortified against risk.Defensive Driving: Advanced One 3-hour class $30 payableto DSC on Sat., Nov. 21, from 9-12:00Beginner & Intermediate Yoga: Tuesday 10:30-11:30 $6.00for drop-in.Zumba: 1 hour classes, Saturday, 9:15-10:15, $6.00 for drop-in.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS…registration requestedExploring Station: Experience hands-on math and scienceactivities displayed in the Children’s Room each week. Forages 3+ during regular library hours.Lego Club Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30, ages 5-11, registrationrequired.Minecraft Open Play Club Drop in the 1st & 3rd Wednesday ofthe month to create and explore; combines technology, gamingand LEGO. Registration Required! Nov. 4 and 18, Ages 8+.Everett Theater Presents: Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 am for allages. Come see selected scenes from Miracle on 34th Street.

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September 26 was a perfect fall day to enjoy a brunch andwelcome new folks to Springmill. Nine new families are nowsettled in our community and enjoyed meeting other residentsat this very popular event. There were a variety of dishes tochoose from plus a 50/50 raffle won by Ruth Cohen. TheChrysanthemum centerpieces at each table were given to thenewcomers who were pleased with the gift. Peggy Andrewstold all that this special event was the result of Ann Newswangerand co-chair Charlotte Smith working together on all the details,

and it was an impressive affair. Ann gave thanks to specialresidents who always come forward to help set up tables andmove furniture to other rooms and then assist in returning theroom to its former self. They are Dick Belber, Larry Jenkins,Jerry Ryan, Frank Bassler and Don Strong. Without theircontinued help, the task would fall on members of the CEC whohave many other chores to do in making events successful.

Sonya Comstock Photos Lee Rosenson

Ruth Cohen, Cal Reuss,Rodger and Barb Keller

Gloria and Joe SpenoLee, Joan, Dick, Debi,Noreen and Jerry

Aileen and David Poffenburger

Danese and Robert Collins Anne Merrick, Helen Jackson,Sam Merrick

Ernest and Noel Cole Jim and Kathy Cummins Bill and Eileen Bogel

Joann Campbell, AnnNewswanger, Pat Frail

Merle and Carolyn Fausnaugh,Bill and Eileen Bogel

Phyllis Burris, Bernadette Hnat,Dick Belber

Meet the NewcomersFront Row: Nancy Shannon, Gloria Speno, Anne Merrick, Eileen Bogel, Kathy

Cummins. Estelle Pearson, Danese Collins, Noel Cole, Ernest ColeBack Row: Joe Speno, Sam Merrick, Bill Bogel, Jim Cummins, Robert Collins

On October 14, 75 Springmill residents were entertained byRene Goodwin as she portrayed Eleanor Roosevelt in thefirst 55 years of her life. The program focused on theRoosevelts’ political climb and the challenges she faced as awoman.

Attendees were served mini sandwiches and canapesincluding smoked salmon, shrimp, turkey, deviled ham andmuch more along with several desserts and tea . Thanks toPeggy Andrews and the CEC for another enjoyable event.Dick Rausch

CEC Members with abeautiful array of goodies

Lois Baker, Jean Sweeney, CarolynBodden, Joan Lloyd, Helene

Rene Goodwin isEleanor Roosevelt

Irene Menhinick, Greg & HelenGaden, Lois Dimenno

Attractive table of“Tea Sandwiches”

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- Then just rock from side toside. A variation can be tomake circles with our legs;rotating first the right sideand then the left, or makinglittle circles to big circles.

The rocking not onlymassages the back but theorgans inside your body.

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occurring in the future. All BODworking sessions will now be open to residents to advance thepledge for transparency. This will also allow the community tobe made aware of requests made by committee chairpersonswhich have a major effect on the community. It was agreedthat the Board, committees and residents will work togethercooperatively to maintain Springmill as a Gold Star Community.

The following committee representatives provided a brief reporton recent events:Ilene Lipstein – Charity CommitteeDick Rausch - Communications CommitteePhyllis Lichtenfield – Clubhouse Committee

(Continued from page 1) Peggy Andrews -- Community Events CommitteeLarry Daigle – Finance CommitteeGeorgieanna Anderson - Maintenance and RepairCommitteeCarolyn Bodden – Property CommitteeClaudia Garrett – Activities Group

Each committee recognized members for their hard work. It wasrequested that residents consider joining committees in the future.

A short question and answer period ended the meeting.

Dick Rausch Photos Lee Rosenson

Annual Springmill Tennis ClassicThe Annual Springmill Tennis Classic was played on September 26thfollowed by our annual luncheon in the clubhouse. It was, as usual, avery competitive event highlighted by top quality tennis.  This year’swinners (pictured receiving their awards from tennis coordinator, BillGurnee) were the team of Jo Verni and Herman Feinberg.  Runner’s upwere the team of Mark Verni and Bill Gurnee.At the luncheon that followed a new award called the “Courage Award”was presented to Terry Markisohn (in absentia).

While no one was certain how long the tournament has been inexistence I’m guessing 12 years. Terry Markisohn said shepurchased in Springmill because of tennis as did the Verni’s and BillGurnee. She reminded us that early on Springmill was marketed as a“tennis community” by the builder so a tradition was created and hassurvived until now and hopefully well into the future.

We’re a hearty group, still swinging away this month with hats andgloves (if necessary) hopefully until Thanksgiving!!

Bill Gurnee Photos Marc Lichtenfield.

Bill Gurnee presents HermanFeinberg and Jo Verni with awards

Herman Feinberg, Jerry Ryan, Gary Merrick,  Gil Royal,Bill Gurnee, Jo Verni, Bud Morris, Judy Appleton, Mark

Verni, George Ryor, Steve Leshay and “just Vinnie”

Mark Verni is ingood form

Gary Merrick ready toreturn a serve

Marc Lichtenfiedaddresses community

Tracey LundProperty Manager

Board members andProperty Manager

Ilene LipsteinCharity Committee

Dick RauschCommun. Committee

Phyllis LichtenfieldClubhouse Committee

Carolyn BoddenProperty Committee

Claudia GarrettActivities Group

Larry DaigleFinance Committee

Peggy AndrewsCEC

- Lie flat on your back, with legs straight out and hands at yoursides.- Bring your knees in toward your chest…demonstrated byEileen Bogel.- Wrap your hands around your knees…demonstrated by GinnyGrippo.

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Pickleball had a great season. The sun was out almost everyday that we were scheduled to play. We had enough peoplewho wanted to play and, onsome days, we had more thanenough. We met some greatpeople from Spring Arbor aswell as from Newark andOdessa. Carl Rifino and BobHill won trophies for Pickleballin the Delaware SeniorOlympics. Carl for men’ssingles and Bob for mixeddoubles. We are continuing what we hope will be an annualevent with a pizza party at Pat’s Pizza thanks again to Janetand Mark Herner. So, all in all a successful Pickleball season.

And, to top the season off, the YMCA has agreed to hold therate at $68 for the year so the fun will continue through thewinter. See you next Spring.

Jane Kimmins

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Do Not Disturb! - Part 1

Are you tired of the uninvited interruptions in your life? Yourmailbox and your telephone are probably the two biggest culprits.There is help in reducing the unwanted from these two sources.

Stopping Unwanted Snail Mail - use all three listed belowtogether:1. catalogchoice.org - it will take a little work. Start bycollecting unwanted mail. Then go to the site and follow itsinstructions. Sometimes the site will handle the wholeprocess for you. Sometimes the site will give you specificinstructions that the vendor requires - and you will need to goto the vendor's site. I have entered several and found theinstructions to be clear.2. optoutprescreen.com - this is the official Consumer CreditReporting Industry website for consumers to Opt-In or Opt-Out of firm offers of credit or insurance. If you choose toOpt-Out on this site, you will no longer be included in offerlists provided by the four consumer credit reportingcompanies [Equifax, Experian, Innovis and TransUnion].Choosing Opt-Out takes you to a second screen where youneed to choose whether you are opting out for five years orpermanently. I choose five years and hope I rememberwhere the site is when the five years is over!3. dmachoice.org - this site is run by the Direct MarketingAssociation. If you explore the site you will learn quite a bitabout Direct Mail - and some of what is presented will causeyou to think a bit about the unsolicited mail you receive andwhat purpose it might serve - that you haven't considered.

Another option ($20 available for IOS, Android and Windowsphones) is an app PaperKarma available from the AppleAppStore and Google play. I have not tested it - but it waswritten up in Woman's Day Magazine and sounds less workintensive than the three options listed above. You simplydownload the app and take photos of the unwanted mail youwant to stop. PaperKarma contacts the Mailer and removes youfrom their distribution list. My reaction is that I like more directcontrol - but just maybe I'm a bit outdated to new ways!For all of these options, if you have purchased from the vendor, theonly way to get off their list is to contract them directly.

Stopping Unwanted Phone Calls -www.nomorobo.com - Winner of the FTC Robocall Challenge.Joan Gross told me about this one! The site eliminatesunwanted robo calls - the ones that are automatically dialed,your phone rings, and then you wait for a human.

Here's what Joan told me about her experience. “Click on thehome button and get started. This is a bit complicated and itdidn't work for me the first time but the second time I tried it, Ihad success. Not all providers support this service butVerizon does. You have to alter your calling services to havea simultaneous ring. You enter the phone number nomorobogives you. You always must let the phone ring at least oncebefore picking it up. Good luck because it is working for me."

P.S. If you know of an interesting site that you would like tonominate for this article - send me the link. Thanks.

Carolyn Fausnaugh (cfausnaugh@verizon.net)

Etcetera

PEARL … Open House EncorePearl Kastli, Springmill’s fleurage artist, e-mailed that shehas decided to have her annual Open House to display herlatest botanical artwork of pressed plant and flower parts.All her pieces are distinctive and one of a kind.

While all residents andfriends are invited to stop by586 Whispering Trail onSaturday, November 21,from 9:00 to 5:00, I wouldespecially encourage all ournewer neighbors to do so.You’ll have a chance tomingle, look, and have anibble…Pearl and Fred always have yummies on the table.And you just may find something special for your home orfor a holiday gift…all within walking distance. You can’tbeat an offer like that. Smaller works start at about $60, butthere is no need to purchase. You can just appreciatePearl’s talent as you stroll through the art in this “homey”museum. The door will be open, you just need to walkthrough and enjoy.

June Stemmle

Area HappeningsHistoric Odessa’s Holiday Season

Take a step back in time at the Historic Odessa’s annualHoliday Celebration – a seasonal tradition of interpretingscenes from classic children’s literature. This year you areinvited to tour the National Historic Register Wilson-WarnerHouse that has been transformed into vignettes inspired byLewis Carroll’s famous book, Alice’s Adventures inWonderland. 2015 celebrates 10 years of the reopening ofthe houses of Historic Odessa with the book’ssesquicentennial (150 years). It reacquaints us with thebeloved characters and the memories of its fantastic scenes.Save the dates for a visit to this season’s celebration thatstarts November 13, 2015 and ends on December 31, 2015.

In addition to their Holiday Celebration, Historic Odessa willagain have the Storybook Trees Exhibit that will be heldthis year in the National Landmark Corbit-Sharp House. Thiswill be a festive display of Christmas trees decorated by localfamilies, schools and organizations that will reflect books andworks of children’s literature.

Historic Odessa will be open Tuesday through Sundaythrough the end of the year (closed Christmas Eve andChristmas Day). Tour hours are 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Costsfor the tours are: adults, $10; seniors and students, $8 andchildren under 6 are free.

Rita Ryor

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Friendship at first meeting. There are just some peoplethat you know are keepers the first time you sit downand start chatting with them. I believe this will be true

of this month’s neighbor, Carolee Burkey, of 148 SpringmillDrive. She insists she is shy, but during our conversation,she was friendly, trusting, and very open about her life.Which made it easy to respond in kind; and that’s whatfriendship is all about.

Carolee is a native Delawarean. Shewas born in Wilmington, attended P.S.DuPont High School, and MemorialHospital School of Nursing. Except fortime away for her husband’s work inMinnesota and Pennsylvania, she hasspent her whole life in the Wilmingtonarea.

She met her husband in 1962 andmarried in 1964. They lived in Newark until 1967, when W.L.Gore transferred them to Minneapolis, MN, where they livedfor 11 years. Their youngest daughter, Kristin, was born there.From there they moved to Titusville, PA and finally home toDelaware in 1981. They lived in Woodbine for the next 30years.

Carolee moved to Springmill in 2012, after she lost both herdaughter and her husband within a few years of one another.Carolee started feeling rather isolated, since her otherdaughter lived in North Carolina, many friends had moved,and the neighborhood started changing. Her house was toobig and too much to take care of on her own. She wanted todownsize and wanted a place with activities, where shecould find people of her own age and interests. It was timeto move.

While driving around with her cousin, Joan, who lives inMiddletown, they happened upon Springmill. Having familyin the area is one reason Carolee considered a move here.She thought Springmill looked nice and well-maintained. Asluck would have it, she put her house on the market…it soldin 5 days. Now she really had to find a place to live. Herdaughter was visiting about the same time her realtor founda house that had just come on the market and that hethought would be perfect…it was in Springmill. At first shewas concerned about being near the highway, but after a“listening tour,” she decided it was OK, bought it, and has“never regretted her decision for a minute.”

Then, to sweeten her decision, Carolee came to discoverthat three people who went to the same nursing school livedhere: Joan Lloyd, Carol Geiger, and Ann Newswanger. And,Joann Campbell and Carol Geiger graduated in the sameclass from Memorial Hospital. She had no idea they wereSpringmill residents…after all these years, friendships wererenewed. Joann took her under her wing socially, and hercousin, Joan, took her to church. It was an auspicious newbeginning.

Having lived here a few years, the things she finds

Meet Your Neighbor - Carolee Burkeyappealing are the friendliness and helpfulness of herneighbors, the fact that there are lots of things to do, havinga pool that’s great for walking when you have bad knees,and she especially likes her location on the pond with all thewildlife. It also turns out to be a great spot for watching theJuly 4th fireworks.

Before moving, she had retired from her occupation as aregistered nurse. While she started her career at MemorialHospital, she later worked at the University of Delaware inthe Health Department, and ended her career working for 30years at Brandywine Pediatrics.

With time to spare, she loves to knit (used to also doneedlepoint and crewel), does crafts with her friend, Joann,reads all kinds of books (especially mysteries), volunteersdoing blood pressures at the MOT Center, occasionallygoes to Clubhouse events, and helps out with a variety ofthings at her church…New Covenant Presbyterian. Whenwe discussed churches, I also found out that she knew mypastor, Karin Tunnell; Carolee had once been a parishionerat Aldersgate, Pastor Karin’s church before becomingPastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist. It really is a smallworld.

Carolee enjoys her beach house near Bethany Beach. Sheespecially likes it when her daughter and family come tostay in the summer. She also tries to visit them in Charlotte,NC a few times a year. Time spent in Myrtle Beach withJoanne is always fun. She traveled a lot with her husbandand family earlier, and so is quite content not to flyanymore…driving is more her speed.

As mentioned earlier, Carolee has two daughters; KristinStranahan (NC) and her deceased daughter, Pamela (DE).Kristin has given her two grandchildren; Ryan (21) andAbbey (18), who’s just starting her first year at college,majoring in nursing.

For a final thought, Carolee wants you to know that havingfaith, family, and friends can get you through all theunexpected things life throws at you. After hearing some ofthe recent life passages she’s gone through, I’m sure shespeaks the truth. We’re happy to have you as part of thecommunity, Carolee, and I’m looking forward to getting toknow you even better.

June Stemmle

Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee met on October 2, 2015. As a resultof Larry Daigle’s retirement from the committee the followingwere elected: Kathy Kobus, Chair; Carolyn Fausnaugh,Vice-Chair; and Jane Kimmins, Secretary. An organizationalmeeting was held on the 22nd, and will be reported on in thenext issue of the Sentinel. We are always looking for newmembers and our meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday ofthe month at 3:00 pm. All are invited.

Kathy Kobus

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Town MeetingMayor Branner announced that RoyalFarms will build a new store along withgas and diesel dispensers on the cornerof Levels Road and Rt. 301. Theconvenience store will be over 5,000 sq.ft. It expects to break ground later thisyear. Aldi’s Supermarket will be comingto Middletown and will be located behindWalgreen’s in the Westown area.

Wreaths Across America will again pass throughMiddletown on its final destination to Arlington Cemetery.Robert Hutchison (Hutchison Funeral Home) is the primarycontact of this event which will take place on Thursday,December 10.

Plans to revitalize West Lake Street were brought to theMayor’s attention with plans for two new duplexes at thecorner of West Lake and North Broad Streets. A vacanthouse will be torn down to make way for this project.

New BusinessesElite Feet has opened a store in the Summit PlazaShopping Center near Dunkin Donuts. Sneakers for menand women, children – name brands. Sizes up to 15 formen. Hrs. of operation – Mon-Fri – 11-7 p.m., Sat. 10-7p.m., Sun 11-5 p.m. Owner – Jason Hunt – 302-464-1028.www.elitefeet302.com for coupons, discounts.

Peachtree Family Medicine offers full service outpatientprimary care. Same day and next day appointments.Location – 216 W. Main St. - 302-659-9153. Dr. ChristinaBovelsky welcomes new patients.

Sonya Comstock

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Springmill EventsDance Club Halloween Party

Even though Halloween was 2 weeks away, nothing stoppedthe Saturday night dance party in celebrating Halloween. Thetricks were few, but the treats were abundant and everyoneenjoyed a “spook”tacular evening of dancing.

Sandy Maguire

Top-Tony Silva, Joe Nelson, HermanFeinberg Bottom-Ida Nelson,Bonnie

Silva, Wilma Feinberg

Top-Clint & Angie Robertson, Eileen Bogel,Herb Frank Bottom-Gary & Sharon Merrick,

Cynthia Frank, Bill Bogel

Linda & Gary FrySal & Bill Taylor

Top-Herb & Cynthia Frank, SandyMaguire, Joe Nelson Bottom SharonMerrick, Eileen Bogel, Bonnie Silva

Book Club Choices for NovemberBook Club 1 (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) Our group will becontemplating The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

Book Club 2 (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) Ourgroup will be reading and sharing a fiction or non-fictionhistorical novel of their choice.

Book Club 3 (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our book club’sselection for November is Remember Me Like This byBret Anthony Johnston.

Book Club 4 (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) We will besharing Some Girls: My Life in a Harem by Jillian Lauren.

Book Club 5 (Joan Gross/3rd Tues.) When we meet, wewill be critiquing The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

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Activity GroupTHE COFFEE GET TOGETHER has officially moved inside.The time will change to 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, on second andfourth Saturday. Please continue to bring your mug and $1.00

and meet friends and new neighbors. However on November28th, and December 26th we will cancel due to the number of

holiday activities and “away time“ for many people. Bypopular demand we will be planning to continue thesoup/chowder/chili surprise.

We have much to be thankful for with our friends at Springmilland wish everyone a joyful holiday.

Ann Hullinger & Claudia Garrett Photos Lee Rosenson

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Editors Note: In August of 2013 a group of Springmill residentsnegotiated an attractive price for an outside company to wash roofsto remove algae. About 50 residents took advantage of this offer.

Roof AlgaeA reminder that as our homes age, we do not want them tolook older than they are. However, you may have noticedthat some homes do look older due to black streaks on theroof shingles. Those black streaks are the accumulation ofdead, dark colored roof algae cells. The roof algae growon the shingles, primarily on north-facing roof slopes,feeding on the limestone filler. Limestone was used to addbody and weight, and thus life, to the shingles. Prior to theuse of limestone, the algae did not have a food source.Left untreated, it will eventually destroy the roof material,decreasing the expected life of the shingles.

There are a couple of reasonable cost options available toremedy the situation: wash the roof with chemicals, requiringre-application in 12-18 months, or wash the roof withchemicals and install zinc strips. Of course, safety is alwaysan important issue in regards to any work on a roof. Due tothe steepness of many of the roofs in Springmill, one shouldconsider using a professional. The end results are that thiswork will improve curb appeal and the life of the roof.

Option 1 (Temporary fix) - Wash the roof with zinc inliquid form. Coating the roof with zinc ions will keep theroof clean – free of stains, algae, moss, lichen and mildew.Apply with an ordinary garden pump sprayer, low pressure.Do NOT power wash. Reapply every 12-18 months tokeep roof clean – no roof stains.

Option 2 (Permanent fix by a professional contractor) -Wash the roof with liquid zinc and apply zinc strips.The roof is washed, not power washed, as pressure willremove the granules from the shingles. Zinc strips are theninstalled at the top of the roof (below the roof ridge vent)and below any obstruction such as chimneys, skylights,dormers, etc. that block the natural flow of rainwater downthe roof. Solid zinc strips with a trace of copper providestrength and proper hardness. Pure copper strips are alsoeffective but may be cost prohibitive. Zinc strips should beinstalled with non-rusting nails with rubber washers thatseal the nail holes, or an adhesive. Rainwater releaseszinc carbonate, a proven fungi stat that washes down theroof preventing destructive roof moss, algae and fungusgrowth. Zinc strips quickly weather so the finish will have adull, pewter-gray appearance. Pure solid zinc strips willnever rust and will protect your roof for 20 years or more.

For more information on this subject, do an Internetsearch for “roof algae.”(Source of the above information: Zinc Shield, Z Stop, Askthe Builder.)

Maintenance and Repair Committee

Game Corner - DominosDominos are believed to have originated in China in the 12thcentury and to have evolved from dice. However, bothEgyptian and Arabian origins are also theorized. Dominosappeared in Italy in the early 1700's and spread to the rest ofEurope throughout the remainder of the 18th century,becoming one of the most popular games in both familyparlors and pubs.

Like playing cards and dice, dominos are a generic gamingdevice. Physically, they are simply building blocks that can becombined in many different ways resulting in a large variety ofgames - some complex and some almost mechanical, somerequiring great skill and strategy and others simply "mindless"entertainment and opportunity for socializing.

Dominos have many nicknames (bones,cards, tiles, stones and more). Eachdomino is a rectangular tile with a linedividing its face into two square ends. Eachend is marked with a number of spots (alsocalled pips, nips, or dobs).Here at the Springmill Clubhouse, thedomino game Mexican Train is playedevery Monday night at 7:00 p.m.

Players: Any number of players can be accommodated.

Play: The dominos are shuffled, facedown, and then eachplayer draws a set number of tiles that only they can look at.The number of tiles drawn depends on the number of playerstaking part. Any remaining tiles are used as the boneyardand may be drawn upon by players during the course of play.The first round is started by placing the double twelve tile in thecenter of the table. Each player who has a tile which has atwelve can start his train. A player can also start the Mexicantrain as long as no other player has his train piece up whichmeans they are in need of a number twelve tile. Each playercan continue playing on their own train or play on the Mexicantrain once it is started. If a player has his train piece up thismeans he has no tile to start or to follow his last play and mustdraw a tile from the boneyard. Once a player can play a tile heis able to remove this train piece and no one can play on histrain. The player with no tiles left is the winner of that round.The next round of play starts with the double 11 tile andcontinues until the double zero tile is played. The person withthe lowest score is the winner of the game.

The rules permit multiple "trains" to run simultaneously.Should a player be unable to play a tile either onto his owntrain, the Mexican train, or another player's train that has atrain piece, then they must draw a tile from the boneyard orpass on their turn if the boneyard has been exhausted.

Scoring: The game ends when a player has emptied his/herhand or when no player can move and the boneyard isempty. The score consists of the total pip count of the losinghands. The lowest score wins.

Remember: Monday evenings – 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse.Jo Verni coordinates the group. Call her if you'd like to join in.She'll give a quick preview of the game before actual play.

Carolyn Fausnaugh and Jo Verni

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What brings people in a neighborhood together?Activities! And, a popular activity in Springmill isbeing a member of a wine tasting club. Four clubs

were identified and interviewed. There may be more. Thesefour clubs have more than 70 members between them. Ourappreciation to the member of each club who agreed to beinterviewed for this article!

All of the clubs have existed for many years. The longest inexistence was founded 12 years ago. Two groups celebrate10 years, and the youngest is 8 years. Each interviewee wasasked to rank - in order of importance - the most importantaspect of the wine tasting evening - conversation, food, orwine. Each one came back with the word camaraderie! Thecombination of spending an evening with people whosecompany you enjoy combined with food, wine andconversation is a welcome evening out.

Given the positive response to the interview and the longevityof the existing clubs, we decided this article should describethe facets of the evening and act as a primer for anyonewanting to start another group.Organizer - Contact Person: Since the groups have existedfor so long, they have evolved. Each started with someonewho thought wine tasting was a good idea and invited a groupover to try it out! Most of the groups have someone who actsas a de facto secretary - prepares the list of host / hostessesfor the year and whatever other e-mail correspondence mightbe needed.

Number of members: Three groups began as couples only.These groups continue to welcome their member when aspouse passes. So, they have evolved to a mix of couplesand singles. The fourth group is a gathering of women only -both single and married. This is the largest group with 20+members.Where they meet: All the groups rotate through themembers' homes. Since the women's club is so large, amember only hosts once every two years! Meeting in thehomes puts a natural limit on the ultimate size of the group.Our homes are not large. One group considered moving to theclubhouse but decided it would not be the same event. Eventsat the clubhouse are open to all residents. A formal winetasting at the clubhouse would not be an intimate event andmight be unwieldy with a large group of unpredictable size andvarying participants.Frequency of meeting: All groups mostly meet monthly andtake turns hosting. One group takes the summer off, anothertakes a break in February and possibly March because theirmembers tend to winter in warmer climates.Responsibilities of the Host/Hostess: The duties of theHostess varied across the groups.Informal - casual - The most casual group (the women) was alsothe largest. The Hostess provides the location -maybe somefood, but not always. Members are paired and one person inthe pair brings a wine while the second person brings anappetizer or hors d'oeuvre. The result is 1/2 bottle wine perperson spread across multiple wines. People bring a wine theylike. There is no discussion of the particular wine by this group.

Mid-range formality 2 - Host/Hostess selects the theme which

gives guidance on the wines to be selected by the couples.This group likes to periodically include a game in theevening’s activities. For example: At their next gathering thewomen will each receive a book of questions, the men willreceive a race car. The cars will progress along the racetrackby how well the men can answer the women's questions.Sounds like fun!

Each couple brings a bottle of wine and a food item. Thecouple bringing the wine pours the wine and talks about it.Sometimes the couple brings a sweet like a chocolate thatpairs well with the wine. The Host/Hostess provides candiesand water. A few participants in this group no longer drinkwine but enjoy the evening and substitute water. AtChristmas the group goes out to dinner for a Christmas Partybut this party is not centered on wine.

Mid-range formality 1- Host/Hostess selects the theme. Theythen select and purchase the corresponding wines. Eachmember of the group contributes $5 to the hosting couple tohelp defray the costs. Along with the wine, the Host/Hostessprepare a handout describing the wines they have selected.About once a year this group comes up with something out ofthe ordinary. Once they toured a winery. At Christmas theyselect a restaurant able to incorporate wine tasting into theirdining experience.

Approaching formal - This is the only group that has giventhemselves a name and continues to use the name – In VinoVeritas. The Host/Hostess chooses the monthly theme,selects and acquires the wines, and prepares an appetizerand desert. The host describes each wine to the guests asthe wine is served. Guests contribute $5 per person to defraycost of wine and bring appetizers. The interviewee for thisgroup described their appetizers as "pretty elaborate." TheChristmas dinner at a selected restaurant is a formal winedinner and formal attire is welcome but not required.

The menus: Given that all groups feasted on appetizers orhors d'oeuvres, I asked for examples of what was served atthe last gathering. Here's the list in no particular order:brownies, crab dip, bowl of fruit, Swedish meatballs, lovelycheese tray with selection of fruits, submarine sandwichesdivided into 2" servings, deviled eggs, always steamedshrimp already peeled, melon balls wrapped in Prosciutto,quiches - but they are difficult to keep warm in most houses,bruschetta, loin of pork with a sauce.Describing the groups: I asked each interviewee to selectone of the following to describe their group:* Simply enjoying wine and a night out* Super Sophisticates carefully selecting wines and studyingthem* Continuous learning about winesThe most formal group said "it's a little of all three - dependson how the Host/Hostess has structured the evening. Itdepends on who you talk to among the guests. Some aremore serious about the wine than others, some are morestudious, but they all enjoy each other's company. Food andwine add to the enjoyment.If you like the idea of a wine tasting club, this article hasprovided some guidance. And, each group has memberswho would be glad to give you advice and cheer you on.Here's hoping this article inspires the formation of yet morewine tasting at Springmill!

Carolyn Fausnaugh

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HealthSouth

Not quite a year old, HealthSouth has made a positiveimpact on the MOT community. The Director ofMarketing Operations, Melissa BoNey, says 504

patients have been admitted to their facility year to date.The warm reception from the community has been ongoingsince it opened its doors. Patients come in with greatexpectations and leave a short time later able to move onwith their lives. Rehabilitation begins from day one andcovers everything needed to return to a normal life.

Upon admission, a private room isassigned to each patient with alarge picture window and privatebathroom. The rehabilitative careoffered to patients recovering fromconditions such as stroke and otherneurological disorders, orthopedic,cardiac and pulmonary conditionsand brain and spinal cord injurieshelps patients with the healingprocess. Proper nutrition is anotherservice offered, and meals areplanned according to the patient’s needs.

Many consulting doctors serve HealthSouth and areavailable 24 hours a day. Dr. Ashish Khandelwal serves asMedical Director with a full staff of qualified nurses andtechnicians along with a pharmacist. Ruth Homiak is thehospital educator who works with all staff from new hireorientation to ongoing education. A friendly face is alwayschecking on patients throughout the day. Even afterpatients retire for the day, the staff checks on themperiodically. The comprehensive group of physical,occupational, and speech therapists work in a 3,000 sq. ft.gym and are available every day to help patients. Theentire team at HealthSouth works together with the goal ofgetting patients home safer, stronger, and sooner.

HealthSouth has a cafeteria which is opened Monday-Friday and serves meals to employees and visitors too.Food is better than normally expected at a hospital. Sothat patients do not have to stay in their room all day, a dayroom offers them a place to sit with their families or justread a book. Refreshments are always available topatients. Pet therapy is something new for patients whoenjoy having a dog visit with them.

The week of September 21 was National RehabilitationWeek and to celebrate the success of HealthSouthMiddletown, all patients were invited to an alumni barbequewhere they could reminisce about their journey from beingadmitted as a patient to exiting as a healthy individualagain.

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HealthSouth says it is their pleasure to fulfill the need foracute inpatient rehabilitation in the area. Their location isideal as they are away from the center of town but close tomajor highways such as Rt. 1. A quiet and exceptionallyclean facility is what HealthSouth offers all who walkthrough their doors. Friendly and helpful staff membersare eager to make new patients comfortable as they growstronger through therapy before returning home. “Being apart of this community gives us great pride. Our physicians,nurses, therapists and staff work collectively at providingexceptional high quality rehabilitation,” says MelissaBoNey. “HealthSouth of Middletown looks forward to beinga part of the continuum of healthcare in this area for yearsto come.”

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239 Patience Waypassed away October 12 at Season’s

Hospice. Wife Annie. 328 Daylilly Way passed

away on October 9. Wife Sally. He was apatient at Broadmeadow.

637 Poets Way passedaway on September 20 after a short

illness. Wife Catherine. 130 Springmill Dr.

passed away on October 9. She was onlya resident for one month.

578 Whispering Trailpassed away on October 4 at the VA

Hospital. Wife, Estelle. 28 Springmill Dr. passed

away on August 29.

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