1Over 100 residents attended a meeting at the Clubhouse onSeptember 9 to hear Mayor Branner speak about happeningsin Middletown. He introduced his staff: Dan Yeager, PoliceChief; Glen Tush, Supervisor of Codes andPermits Department; and Kristen Krenzer,Public Relations. Mayor Branner spoke andanswered questions for 75 minutes. Hementioned the expansion of the ChristianaCare Emergency Hospital which will add 225beds. He added that a patient can now stay atthe Center for three days should a bed not beavailable at Christiana Care Hospital.HealthSouth is also expanding, adding eight new rooms to itsfacility. It has been well received by the residents in the MOTarea.

The former Delaware Trust Bank (northwest corner of Broadand Market) is being renovated as an upscale restaurant, andnegotiations have begun with two vendors. He added thatMiddletown has no empty stores.

Coming to the Westown area is Marshalls which will open itsdoors on November 1. Joining this store will be Michaels Arts& Crafts, Dress Barn and Petco. Aldis will be another additionto the area along with Green Turtle Sports Bar and aJapanese Steak House. Another hotel will be built in the areaalong with several other retail establishments.

Discussion about the proposedTechnology Center noted theimportance of the center having itsown electric generation capability sothat power is always available. Headded that it is not primarily a powerplant as noted by some residents.

In addition, Chipotle Mexican Grill will be built behindWalgreens. A Wendys is being built near the Valvoline QuickOil Change facility and it is possible that Panera Bread will becoming to Westown. A Grotto Pizza is planned for across 301in the MOT Park area.

Asked about the progress of the 301 Bypass, the Mayor saidhe met with supervisors who said five separate bids will go outso that construction will be continuous at all times. Bids are tobe awarded by the end of October. Construction is to beginJanuary 2 and will take three years to complete. No soundwalls will be built as berms will be higher which is aestheticallypleasing to all. A resident asked about construction near Marl

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2015Volume XIII Issue 10

Sentinel Index Middletown Officials Meet with Residents .................... Pg. 1

Committee Reports - Charity, CEC, MRC........................Pg. 3Committee Reports - Clubhouse, Comm., Property.......Pg. 5Committee Reports - Finance, Board Notes, Motions...Pg. 7Restaurant Review - Chipolte/Noodles/Zoup ...Pg. 9Middletown News / Area Cultural Events .....Pg. 11

Book Review - Wild/Library Events .................................Pg. 13 Quarterly Birthday Party/Yoga Pose ..Pg. 14 Labor Day Party/Bocce Luncheon/Book Club 5 ............Pg. 15

Travel LOG - Virginias Historic Triangle ..................... Pg. 17Etcetera/Book Club Choices .......................................... Pg. 19Bill Glass - Springmills Rock Man ................................ Pg. 21Sports and Fitness News ................................................Pg. 23Magic at the Frons .......Pg. 23Meet Your Neighbor - Babs Fox ..................................... Pg. 25Game Corner/Bunco ........................................................ Pg. 26Captain Johns Sassafras Adventures .... Pg. 26

Pit Road and he explained that water and gas lines are beinglaid down prior to the January 2 start date.

A resident asked about a public golf course in town. The replywas that the construction of the Sports Complex will includeadding a golf course (12 holes) and clubhouse to the Estatesat St. Annes by the Sports Complex owners. A YMCA maybe built on 301 near the Cochran estate (across from Walmart)and will feature an indoor and outdoor pool.

Upgrades to Rt. 299 will become the responsibility of newbusinesses in the area. The Mayor said the town continues togrow, offering new services to all residents. He mentionedthat the $1 charge on our utility bills is dedicated for streetmaintenance. While the state allocates a certain amounttoward maintaining roads, it does not fully cover allmaintenance.

The Mayor was asked about all the algae in Springmillsponds. He stated that these ponds (storm drains) are theresponsibility of the town. However, the lack of rain hascaused the algae condition.The Mayor thanked all the residents for attending this meetingand being so interested in the future of Middletown.

Following the Mayors session, the two candidates for thisyears Board election were introduced.

Carl Rifino, who was elected to the Board four years ago,expressed his concern about the lack of interest for residentsto serve on the Board. He said that (Continued on page 9)

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302-3765466Board of Directors

Marc Lichtenfield - PresidentJohn Rutt - Vice President

Cal Reuss - Secretary Carl Rifino - TreasurerGary Merrick - Director

Board Recording Secretary - TBDTracey Lund: Community Manager:

Tracey.Lund@mamc.com

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

Community Events: Beverly Strong/Peggy AndrewsFinance Committee: Larry Daigle

Maintenance & Repair Committee: Fred Bodden (Oct.)Property Committee: Carolyn Bodden

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

Please note: All committee meetings and activities usingthe Clubhouse 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

Community Events CommitteeThe Labor Day Party was another great event. Over 90guests were treated to delicious food catered by MartinSeocik from American Eatery, great dance music from CharlieHannagan and the company of good friends and neighbors.Sal DiMenno was the lucky 50/50 winner. However, all thosewho attended the many events this past summer were allwinners, thanks to the efforts of the CEC members.

NEWCOMERS BRUNCH Looks to be another greatsuccess with residents responding with a variety ofcasseroles and interesting food that they prepared for thebuffet table. We reached capacity (90) by mid-September.With seventeen homes sold this year we had manynewcomers who attended. I hope we all made an effort towelcome them to their new community.Springmill.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT THE EARLY YEARS October14. Rene Goodwins (historical interpreter) presentation willcover the first fifty-five years of Eleanors life. Tea, minisandwiches and dessert will be served. We are delighted tohave several gentlemen attending. Incidentally, on October11 Eleanor would have been 131 years old.

THANKSGIVING DINNER November 14. This will be ourfourth year celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving Dinnerwith our friends and neighbors here at Springmill. Startingwith appetizers, there will be turkey, stuffing, mashedpotatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberrysauce, rolls and pie. No shopping, no cooking, and no clean-up...WOW is it any wonder we served over eighty-five

dinners last year. Get your reservation in early. Seating islimited (90). Flyer in Sentinel.

ENTERTAINER & PIANO MAN TOMMY ZITONovember 21. Back by very popular demand, since hisappearance last year everyone has been asking us tohave him return.and we did. Due to his popularity andwith limited capacity (90), we will have a signup at theClubhouse Craft Room on Thursday, November 5, from9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. For residents only. There willbe a standby list for guests if we do not reach capacity.Cost is $10.00 per person, BYOB & BYO(appetizers/snacks). Doors will open 6:30 p.m. with theshow at 7:00 p.m. NO SAVING TABLES. Coffee anddessert will be served after the show. Flyer will be inNovembers Sentinel.

TRIM THE TREE HOLIDAY PARTY December 6.

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY December 31.

Ro Lamb has graciously volunteered to be our committeescontact person for the Website Task Force Program.

The Community Events Committee meets the firstWednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the ClubhouseCraft Room. Our next meeting is on October 7th. Hey!New residents -- why dont you come join us!!

Peggy Andrews

Property CommitteeWelcome to our newest committee member, JoanneCampbell. She joins the rest of the wonderful crew whowork to keep our community landscape looking good. Thiscan be a formidable task but is time well spent when theresults are blooming. If anyone is interested in the PropertyCommittee, come to a meeting and check it out. We meet inthe clubhouse every second Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Fall is looking like it will be very, very busy. Street trees arebeing removed and sod will be put down in those areas.Front lawn area trees will be planted on Patience Way andWhispering Trail probably in October. Some common areatrees will be removed and replaced this fall also. Our treetrimmers did a fabulous job trimming street trees all throughthe community which makes walking a lot easier.

LAWNS-The best time to consider renovating your lawn isin the fall. Landscaping companies will be advertising thisservice shortly. Get estimates before deciding on what todo. The most important part is core aeration as this helpsbreak up the compacted soil. Top dressing and seedingfollow the core aeration. This is the most successfulmethod to build up a good turf which helps prevent weedand insect infestation. A good turf also will withstanddrought conditions and bounce back easier. Happygardening.

Carolyn Bodden

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5Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee held its monthly meetingon September 8th with 12 members present. John Ruttattended as Board liaison and Linda Pokorny and TomRigg were guests. Lee Rosenson has joined the editorialstaff of the Sentinel with photography of community eventsas his major responsibility.

Dick Rausch presented the treasurers report in Diane Daiglesabsence. Income was based upon renewals from 4advertisers and 1 new advertiser (HealthSouth). After 8months, we are on target to meet the committees annual goalof contributions to the Associations General Fund.

Julia Hambrecht gave the advertising report. WithTradesmens new full page ad (appearing in October) allavailable space is taken. There is now a small waiting list fornew advertisers. Marie Rigg has expressed interest in theCustomer Service Rep position. She will begin working withexisting advertisers. Directory advertisers were assigned toReps and contacts regarding renewal are beginning. Wewould like to have all Directory ads in place by early December.

Joan Gross provided an overview of the editorial content ofthe September Sentinel. The front page will feature a storyon the visit of the Mayor and town staff to Springmill onSeptember 9. Travel LOG will be on the Virginia Historictriangle. Bill Glasss rock collection will be a featured story.

There will be an insert in the October Sentinel for residentsto submit updates to email and telephone information forthe 2016 Directory. Only changes are requested this year.

John Rutt mentioned that the Annual Meeting will be heldon September 30 at 3:00 pm in the Clubhouse.

The next meeting is on September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in theClubhouse Craft Room. Residents are welcome to attend.

Dick Rausch

Activity GroupThe COFFEE - GET TOGETHERS on the veranda willcontinue from 10:00 a.m. - noon October 10th and 24th, sowe can enjoy this beautiful fall weather. Dont miss thechance to welcome new neighbors and chat with friends.Bring your coffee mug and $1.00.

On October 30th, 7- 9 p.m. we will have a BIRTHDAY /HALLOWEEN PARTY. This will honor those with birthdaysin October, November and December. Come in costume ifyour inner child allows! Cake and coffee will be servedalong with apple cider and punch. All are invited. Pleasereturn the flyer enclosed in this issue. Specify the numberattending and your birthdate if you were born in Oct / Nov /Dec. We have a limit of 95 people.

Ann Hullinger & Claudia Garrett

Clubhouse CommitteeThe committee last met on September 10th. Im pleasedto report that we had full attendance with 11 memberspresent. Gary Merrick served his 3rd rotation as theBoard liason. The swimming pool was the main topic ofdiscussion at our meeting. Multiple areas of grout withinthe coping around the pool deck are flaking away, and thegrout above the tiles in the 3 ft. section of water iscracking. Ideally, these repairs should be completedbefore the pool opens in 2016. Were awaiting estimatesto present to the BOD.

Even though the pool is closed and summer is windingdown, that shouldnt be the end of enjoying some beautifuldays and evenings outside at the pool area. The furniturewill be out until mid-October. Take advantage and comeup and relax around the pool or on the veranda before thefurniture is put away for the winter. Tuesday, October20th is the scheduled date for the committee to clean andcover all furniture. Rain date is Thursday, October22nd. We are always in need of volunteers, so if you canspare an hour or so, wear your old clothes/shoes andmeet us poolside at 10:00 a.m. To get your juices going,coffee and donuts will be served. Note: A special thankyou to all of the pool volunteers who donated their timethis summer to keep that outside area neat and tidy. Yourefforts are greatly appreciated.

The Bocce canopies and wind screens for the tenniscourts will be taken down around the end of October.

The committee is researching a sound bar audio systemfor the TV in the Great Room. Although the TV isequipped with internal speakers, an external sound barwith a subwoofer would greatly enhance the whole viewingand listening experience. This topic will be put on theagenda for our October 8th meeting. We meet the 2ndThursday of the month in the Craft Room at 10:00 a.m.

Phyllis Lichtenfield

RemindersPlease refrain from putting any items in theupstairs area of the Clubhouse. That space isused by the Clubhouse, CEC and Charitycommittees for storing their supplies. Whiledonations are always appreciated, there is noavailable space at this time. You may want toconsider donating them to a local charity.

Clubhouse Committee

Please remember that your ARC request forchange is not completed until the project hasbeen inspected and the ARC Completion Form issigned and submitted to the Property Manager.

The MRC Committee

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7Notes From Your BoardIf you attended the Meet the Candidates Night onSeptember 9, you know that Carl Rifino and Gary Merrickran unopposed and subsequently, with a quorum at theSeptember 30 Annual Meeting, were elected byacclamation. It has been a busyyear for the Board of Directors, andthe 2015-16 year promises to be thesame.

The Meet the Candidates Nightalso brought Mayor Branner, ChiefYeager and the towns CodeEnforcement Officer to Springmill. Imissed that part of the meeting dueto another commitment, but Iunderstand Mayor Branner kept everyone entertained andtold the crowd about the changes and new shopping anddining opportunities coming to Middletown. We surelyneed some upscale dining options, dont we? However,few residents made any inquiries.

There was a special insert in the Sentinel last month withinformation about the Board members as well as thecommittees that we have here in Springmill. Carladdressed the issue of volunteering during CandidatesNight. Along that line, we are planning a special event, aCommunity Activities Fair, where new and long-timeresidents may learn more about the committees, sportsand other recreational activities that many enjoy. Comeone, come all. Date and time to be forthcoming.

Fall is upon us. We will soon have new trees beingplanted; more on that in the Property Committee report.The leaves will be changing, the days shorter, coolerweather. Lets hope that winter isnt too severe.

John Rutt

Board MotionsMotion approved ( 5-0) to discuss and approve OpenBoard Meeting minutes at the BODs next work sessionfollowing the Open Meeting.

Tracey Lund

Springmill Activity Contacts

Book Clubs - See Book Club Selections for contactsBocce Ann LucasBowling Larry DaigleBridge (Thursday Afternoon) - Joan GrossComputer Resources Dick RauschDoll Sewing - Carolyn RifinoGolf - Fred Wendt - MSML / -SMGL Paul Weber Spring ArborWomans Golf - Joann StumpGourmet Club Debra KupperHand and Foot - Jo Verni

Hand, Knee and Foot Carolyn Fausnaugh / Irene MenhenickJazzercise Gail RouillerLibrary Julia Hambrecht & Eileen BengerminoMahjongg Barbara AbramsMeditation - Cynthia FrankMens Hearts Len BrusseeMens Poker Tom FerraraMens Pool Lenny BrusseePickleball Jane KimminsRomeos - Art LambRummikub - Jo Verni/Jane KimminsSocial Singles - Cathy Cioffi / Bridget McGrathTennis -Bill GurneeTexas Holdem Stan HeerThe Timeless Travel Group - Glenda Schneiderman / Betty FreemanWater Aerobics Ann Raymond / Sandy CorroziWelcoming Committee - Peggy AndrewsYoga - June Stemmle

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

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Board Members Marc Lichtenfield, Gary Merrick, Carl Rifino, Cal Reussand recording secretary Wilma Feinberg at September 9 meeting.

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9Fast Casual Restaurants - relax after shopping

Eating out is one of the joys of retirement. I dont knowwhere this quote originated but Springmill residents know alltoo well that it is true. There are organizations that eat outregularly like the Red Hats and Romeos. Many groups ofneighbors go out weekly (or more frequently) to enjoy a mealtogether. And that doesnt count impromptu dining out whilewe are shopping or just in the mood to get out for a bite toeat.

There are three major restaurant types: full-service, fast-casual and quick-service.Full-service operations include fine dining (examples in ourarea are Sullivans Steak House and Harrys Seafood Grill)and casual dining restaurants (like Olive Garden, Chilis,Applebees, Outback Steakhouse and Ruby Tuesday).Quick service, better known as fast food, includes places likeMcDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Wendys.

The fast-casual category is where we will spend our timetoday. Fast-casual is relatively modern terminology for arestaurant that falls between full-service and quick-service.Fast-casual restaurants offer better quality food and a moreupscale dining area than quick-service restaurants, but withless expensive menu items than full-service restaurants. Themost well known fast-casual restaurant in our area is PaneraBread. But there are three others that we found on shoppingtrips to Christiana Mall and Kirkwood Highway that we havetried recently.

Chipotle Mexican Grill recentlyopened in the Food Court atChristiana Mall. Chipotle's menuconsists of four items: burritos,bowls, tacos, and salads. The price ofeach item is based on the choice of chicken,pork carnitas, steak, tofu-based "sofritas", or vegetarian (withguacamole). Additional toppings include rice, beans, fourtypes of salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce. Ordering isvery simple. Select the type of meal you want and traveldown the line as attendants pile huge quantities of the itemsyou choose into your bowl, flour tortilla or three soft or crispycorn or flour tortilla shells. There is a kids meal available aswell as a variety of beverages. All menu items are priced thesame (between $6.50 and $8.00) based upon the proteinchosen. Chipotle is committed to using the freshestingredients hand made every day with no freezers ormicrowaves in any location.

Noodles & Company is located atChristiana Mall with an outsideentrance located between Barnesand Noble and Nordstrom. Noodles& Company offers 12 different international and Americannoodle and pasta dishes, as well as 4 types of soups, 4salads, and 4 sandwiches. There are combination mealsthat include a choice of 2 items (soup, salad or sandwich).Most noodle and pasta entrees come vegetarian, but have

Fast Casual Restaurant Roundupoptional protein toppings such as tofu, chicken, beef orshrimp. Flat bread and desserts are available.Customers order at the counter and are served at theirtable, usually within five to seven minutes. The averagecheck is approximately $8 per person. Beverages areserved from modern dispensers that offer more than onehundred combinations of various Coca Cola products.The restaurant has soft lighting and furniture made fromrecycled bamboo.

Zoup! is located on Kirkwood Highwayand Limestone Road in the strip shoppingcenter that houses Marshalls and HomeGoods. Zoup! offers hundreds of award-winning soups with 12 always-rotatingdaily varieties, including low-fat,vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and spicy options -each served with a hunk of freshly baked bread.Customer top picks include Chicken Potpie, LobsterBisque and Vegetarian Split Pea, but you can find yourown favorite by sampling their soups before you order. Infact, they encourage it. The menu also features adistinctive array of 8 made-to-order salads (calledGreenz) and 8 sandwiches (called Sandwichz). There are4 sizes of soup and combinations including soup, saladand/or sandwich. Beverage and desserts are available.A complete meal with beverage is well under $10.

These fast casual restaurants offer a perfect oasis tobreak up an exhausting day of shopping while offering avariety of delicious food at fair prices.

Dick Rausch

the more residentsbecome involved in the community, the more they would berewarded with low maintenance fees and an opportunity toshare their talents with others. Board members serve fortwo years. He asked that new residents become involved incommunity activities, making it easier to expand their socialworld and keep Springmill a first class community.

Gary Merrick said he becameinvolved with the communityalmost from the beginning andhas enjoyed making newfriends and experiencing abetter life here. He suggeststhat newcomers inquire aboutvarious activities and join whatinterests them.

Marc Lichtenfield, Board President, said he was pleased tohave the Mayor come and speak to residents about thechanges in town. He also thanked the many residents whocame out to listen to both the Mayor and the Boardcandidates.

Sonya Comstock Photos Lee Rosenson

(Mayor - Continued from page 1)

Reelected Board membersGary Merrick, Carl Rifino

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Town MeetingAt the monthly meeting, the Mayor andTown Council approved the conceptplan for Can-Do Playground atCharles E. Price Memorial Park atLevels Road. This playground will bebuilt to accommodate handicappedchildren and adults. Both the town andbuilder will work together to provide thisplayground. The cost is estimated at$800,000 and a committee is working on a grant to fundthis project. Once built, the town will maintain theplayground.

A Middletown resident expressed concern about the townroads and asked about improvements. The Mayor saidonce 301 is constructed, traffic will be eased somewhat.This should be noticeable in about 6-8 months. For otherroad improvements in town, developers are responsible forimprovements. Traffic lights will be synchronized making iteasier to go from one end of the town to another. Plans onroad development and improvements are on file, and thepublic is invited to study them.

Sonya Comstock

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Sonya Comstock

Area Cultural EventsOctober 2015

MiddletownEverett TheatreFri/Sat/Sun Oct. 9,10,11,16,17,18 Evening 7:30 p.m.Matinee 2:00 p.m. - Little Night Music Explores thetangled web of affairs centered around actress and the menwho love her. Tickets - $15Middletown Main StreetSat. Oct. 24 1-4 p.m. Fall Fest Halloween costumecontest in Everett Theatre more in Forest Church lot inflatables for kids and much more.

DoverKent County Theatre GuildPatchwork Playhouse, 140 E. Roosevelt Ave. ,302-674-3568Fri/Sat Oct. 2&3 9&10 8 p.m. The Glass Menagerie Tennessee Williams classic drama Tickets - $16Fri/Sat/Sun. Oct. 3-4-5 & Fri/Sat. Oct. 10-11 8 p.m. (Sun.2 p.m.) Arsenic and Old Lace Ludicrous comedycenters on two elderly sisters who are very involved incharitable events, but their charity also extends to poisoninglonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging.More complication follows when a mentally challengednephew and another nephew, a theater critic, enter thescene. Tickets - $16

SmyrnaOpera House, 7 W. South Street, 302-653-4236Sat. Oct. 10 8 p.m. Songwriters & Storytellers Craig Bickhardt, Don Henry, Michael Johnston, SolKnopf Tickets - $20

ArdenCandlelight Theater, 2208 Millers Rd., 302-475-2313Through Nov. 1, Matinee/Evening PerformancesSweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street -Winner of 8 Tony Awards Tickets - $59 includes dinnerbuffet

WilmingtonGrand Opera House, 818 North Market Street, 302-652-5577Fri. Oct. 2 8 p.m. Buddy Guy featuring Special GuestEthan Tucker - Blues guitarist and singer. Tickets - $50-$58Sat. Oct. 10 8 p.m. (Baby Grand) 8 p.m. EastMeets West Influenced by the music of india, theMiddle East and other locales, the Scott Davidson Triocombines beautiful melodies. Tickets - $24 Wed. Oct. 14(Baby Grand) 7 p.m. David Gonzalez Cuentos - Talesfrom the Latino World - Tickets - $20Sat. Oct. 17 7 p.m. "Sleeping Beauty Ballet- Tickets- $28-$48 ($14 for students 18 and underThurs. Oct. 22 8 p.m. Last Comic Standing Winner and finalists from NBCs stand-up comedycompetition Tickets $36-$46Delaware Theater Co., 200 Water Street, 302-594-1100Evening/Matinee Performances 7 p.m. & 2 p.m.Sept. 16-Oct. 4 Maurice Hines is Tappin Thru Life Broadway legend Maurice Hines teams up with theManzari Bros plus The Diva Orchestra Tickets $35-$50

Oct. 21-Nov. 8 Playing the Assassin Drama inspiredby the devastating true story of an NFL stars careerending injury at the hands of a player. Tickets - $30-$45The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. MarketSt.,302-656-4401Sun. Oct. 18 7 p.m. Craig Ferguson Comedianinitially known to audiences as Drew Careys boss on TheDrew Carey Show. Tickets - $55-$79.50Wilmington Drama League, 10 West Lea Blvd.,302-764-1172Oct. 16-25 The Laramie Project A strong messageabout LGBT tolerance. Tickets - $17

NewarkChapel Street Theater, 27 N. Chapel Street, 302-368-2248Oct. 17,18,23,24,25

Alone Together Story of two middle-aged parents whofind themselves empty nesters, but it all changes when theirthree children return home. This interrupts the parentsrediscovery of each other. Set in the 1980s. Tickets - $10

University of Delaware - Resident Ensemble PlayersRoselle Center for the Arts, 110 Orchard Road,302-831-2204Matinee/Evening PerformancesSept. 23-Oct. 11 The Patsy A lightning-fast Frenchfarce of old lovers, new flames and a wildfire of compromisingpositions. Tickets - $22-$27

Sonya Comstock

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Wild by Cheryl StrayedAfter vicariously experiencing every step of26 year-old Cheryl Strayeds 1,000+ milesolo journey along the Pacific Coast Trailin 1995, from the Mojave Desert throughCalifornia and Oregon to WashingtonState, I can definitely say I have no desireto follow in her footsteps. While thelandscape is diverse and breathtakingalong the way, the actual walking part isdifficult, painful and unpredictable.

The author began her hike because her life was a mess eversince her mothers death. Cheryl divorced a husband she stillloved, dropped out of college one credit short of graduating,used drugs and alcohol indiscriminately, was ratherpromiscuous and was steeped in a deep depression for fouryears. This was the part of the narrative with which I couldntreally empathize. While I realize we all deal with loss in ourown way and own time, most people dont spin out of controlto this extent.

However, once I stopped questioning the circumstances thatbrought her to the hike, the adventure became my focus.Then on page 378 I discovered a metaphor for her life as shedescribed Crater Lake, which used to be a mountainMountMazamabigger than all the other dormant volcanic peakson the PCT. When it erupted, the Klamath tribe whowitnessed it believed it was a battle between the spirits of theunderworld and the sky. It became a caldera, a mountain inreversethat had its very heart removed. For some reason,Cheryls description reminded me of her struggle, how herheart was torn out, and how over time, walking the Cascade,her life became beautiful and functional again.

Cheryl Strayeds story (She was born Cheryl Nyland, butchanged her name to Strayed at the time of her divorce.) isone of a life unfolding, self-discovery and reinvention. Ms.Strayed was physically unprepared for her adventure, fromtoting her overstuffed backpack, nicknamed Monster, to herill-fitting boots. She did say that, Growing up poor came inhandy. I probably wouldnt have been fearless enough to goon such a trip with so little money if I hadnt grown up withoutit. She was used to hard circumstances and goingwithoutprobably what helped sustain her in some verymean outdoor circumstances. While it began and ended as asolo journey, we are introduced to a number of otherpilgrims she encounters along the trail. They become aloosely connected family, happily reconnecting each timetheir paths intersect.

The story is part adventure, part personal reflection and partexploration of the authors emotional state as she deals withthe many obvious dangers along the way: high cliffs, ice andsnow, animal life from rattlesnakes to bears, and all thethings living outdoors nature can throw at you. While I dontwant to reenact her trek, I did learn a lot about how toprepare: what to buy, how to (Wild Continued on page 19)

Library ProgramsOctober 2015

Listed below are the on-going programs at NCCSouthern Library. Phone number for information orregistration is (302) 378-5588.The hours at the library are: Mon. 10-8, Tues./Wed. 1-8,Thur.- Sat.10-5, and closed on Sun.October is Fire Prevention Month: Visit the library andpick up take-home activity sheets and literature. It is alsoNational Friends of Libraries Week. Pick up anapplication to join Friends from Oct. 9-14.NOTE: The library will have one closure this month onMonday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day.

ON-GOING PROGRAMSAdult Book Discussion: The group will meet onWednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 pm. Call the library for thecurrent title.E-book and E-Audio book tutoring: By appointmentduring library hours. Call 378-5588.Spin-a-Yarn Group: Chat as you knit or crochet. Meets 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 formonthly topics and to register.Job Center: Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 pm on Oct. 6, 15 & 20.FREE help with job hunting, resumes, interviewing skills, etc.New Castle County Register of Wills: Tuesday, Oct. 6,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.A representative will be available every Friday, 2-4 pm.

ADULT PROGRAMSregistration requiredDelDOT Archaeology Program: Wednesday, Oct. 7, at6:30, to see and hear about some awesome artifacts foundat digs throughout Delaware.Introduction to 3-D Design & Printing: Saturday,October 10 at 2:00. Learn the basics of 3-D printing,drafting software and some of the design consideration.Genealogical Research: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:00.Learn how to get started on your research.Optimizing Your Social Security for Retirement: Monday,Oct. 26 from 11-12:00 pm. Learn how to identify and developa secure income plane that is fortified against risk.Defensive Driving: Advanced One 3-hour class $30payable to DSC on Sat., Oct. 3 from 9-12:00Beginner & Intermediate Yoga: Tuesday 10:30-11:30$6.00 for drop-in.Zumba: 1 hour classes, Saturday, 9:15-10:15 $6.00 for drop-in.

CHILDRENS PROGRAMSregistration requestedMath & Science Discovery Class: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30,ages 3+. Experience hands-on math and science concepts.Exploring Station: Hands-on math and science activitiesdisplayed in the Childrens Room each week.Lego Club Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30, ages 5-11,registration required.Minecraft Open Play Club Drop in the 1st & 3rdWednesday of the month to create and explore; combinestechnology, gaming and LEGO. Registration Required!Oct. 7 & 21, Ages 8+.Magic, Mystery & Fun: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:00, allages. Professional magician, Ran D Shine will astound you.

June Stemmle

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What a party! It seems that more folks have birthdays during thesummer months than any other time of the year. While a partyfor all those celebrating another year, the main event was thebirthday of Rose Sarao who will be turning 100 on September 26.Rose arrived dressed for the occasion with her sister and was thecenter of attention all evening. Quinn Johnson, Houserepresentative, arrived with a special tribute created just forRose. He read it first before presenting it to her. She was thrilledwith all the attention and before she had a chance to catch her

breath, Claudia presented her with a tribute from the Mayorwishing her a wonderful birthday. Next came another tribute fromthe Board presented by Marc Lichtenfield along with a basket offlowers. From her friends and neighbors, a beautifularrangement of flowers was placed at her table. More than 90residents sang Happy Birthday to Rose and wish her more yearsof good health and happiness. A special cake was presented toRose who said this celebration was the highlight of her birthdaywhich she will always remember.Sonya Comstock Photos Lee Rosenson

Annette Ianelli and sisterRose Sarao

Rose Sarao receivesproclamation from Quinn

Johnson

Marc Lictenfieldcongratulates Anna

Helene Silverman, CarlaRutolo, Carol Fron

Mary Jo and Ron Starrettwhose birthday was that

day (August 28)

Carolyn Rifino, ChrisChappelle, doll winner Noreen

Ryan, Ann Hullinger

Pat, Stella, Gerry, RoseMarie, Esselee, Marie

People who were celebrating their birthdaysfrom July through September

Smiling Faces Enjoying theParty

Yoga - Shavasana PoseDick Rausch is always asking if Id like to add anythingabout yoga for the Sports column. My response is usuallyno, just because we just do our thing each Monday at9:00 in the Clubhouse. But then I got the bright idea toshare a yoga pose each month, just so you can see whatwe do. Most people walking by just see us lying on thefloor, so I thought Id start with our pose for Shavasana,also known as the corpse pose. We usually start andend with this meditation pose to relax and to regulate ourheartbeat.

SHAVASANAheres how- Lie flat on your back, with your legs about a foot apart. Ifthe small of your back is not flat on the floor, place arolled towel under your knees.- Your arms are by your sides with palms up. Now youlllook like a corpse.- Close your eyes and inhale deeply from the abdomen.

(Your abdomen should raiselook 3 months pregnant),hold for a count of 4, and then exhale for a count of 4. Dothis three times slowly and then resume a normal patternof breathing. Just relax, lying still and breathing for about2 minutes.

Each month, Illinclude a picture ofone of our classmembers in the pose,so you have avisualthe old pictureis worth a thousandwords. This monthLinda Pokorny wasnice enough to lie still for us.Hope you try it, especially to start or end your day. Youllfeel very peaceful.Namaste.

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Book Club 5 members Gloria Nichols, Joan Gross, MaryLou McKenna, BarbLhulier, Marge Flynn,Phyllis Burris, Rita Ryorand Danese Collins meton the clubhouseveranda on a beautifulSeptember day todiscuss Everything INever Told You byCeleste Ng. Thanks tomember Ilene Lipsteinfor the photo.

With the last scheduled event of the summer, the seasondraws to a close and fall is not far behind. A full houseenjoyed a meal catered by 301 Plaza complete with aspecial ending dessert. The Charlie Hannagan Band playedmusic we all knew well, and it was followed by dancing later

in the evening. The 50/50 raffle was won by Lois and SalDimenno. Thanks to the CEC committee who plannedthe event and made it so enjoyable for all the residents. Itwas a great ending to the summer season.

Sonya Comstock

CEC Members Joyce,Bernadette, Ann and Pat

Special Dessert BeingPrepared

Dick Belber, Sal and LoisDimenno, Joe Grippo

Carl Rifino takes Wilmafor a spin

The Sapps, the Franks,the Herners

Charlie Hannagans BandEntertains

Rita Ryor, Mary Lou McKenna Popular Event Draws aCrowd

Jerry and Noreen Ryan,Don Pries, Jerry Geftman

Vera Bagnatori, Eileen &Richard Bengermino, Betty

Freeman

Thanks to Anne Lucas for coordinating another successfulseason of Bocce that ended with a group of over 30 playersand guests attending a buffet lunch at Schaefers Canal Housein Chesapeake City.

Winning teams are shown below. There were about 50people involved in Bocce with 8 teams and manysubstitutes. We are looking forward to the 2016 seasonwhich will begin next May. Photos Lee Rosenson

Tuesday winners - Andy & AnneLucas, Bill Glass, Bob & Julie

Hambrecht

Wednesday winners - Lynn Ruh,Tony Giantonio, Jerry & Pat Burney

Group awaiting their turn in thebuffet line

Players and guests fill their platesduring buffet luncheon

Book Club 5 Meets

June Stemmle on the arm of aColonial Williamsburg resident

Ryan greets a statue ofour first president

Virginia History (see story on Page 17)

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Jamestown, Yorktown & WilliamsburgSince this grandma was a social studies teacher, a recentfamily vacation took us to Virginias historic triangle. Butsince I also know boys (big and small) can only handle somuch educational information, we included time in BuschGardens and Water Country.

We had four days to enjoy our choices, so finding a hotel inproximity to all of them was key. We chose the WyndhamGarden Hotel in the Busch Gardens Area. It was lessthan 2 miles to four out of five of our destinations; theexception was Yorktown, which was a bit farther out (about20 minutes) but worth the time. The hotel had a pool andrestaurant on the premises, a refrigerator and microwavein each room, and also offered a free breakfast. Whenmaking your reservations, see if your concierge can arrangefor a Combo Package. Ours covered all 5 places wewanted to visit and included free parking passessaved usmoney and the tour specialist was very helpful in finding usjust the package we needed for the ages in our group.

If you travel in the summerprime family time, be sure tobook a month or more in advance. I thought 2 weeks wassufficient, and ended up having to call about 5 hotels to findone that could give the rooms I wanted on the days Irequested. I used AAAs book and my TripAdvisor app toreview my choices. There is also a great Busch Gardensapp and Williamsburg app that I would recommend lookingat ahead of time and also keeping on your phone or iPad. Itgave my grandsons a chance to choose the rides they likedand the adults to plan each days itinerary.

We didnt have a mini-van, and so decided to rent one fromEnterprise, just down the road. It cost $400 and was worthevery penny. It gave us plenty of space for us and stuff,the boys could each watch their own DVD, and the adultscould relax in comfort. The trip takes about 4 hoursunlessyou hit weekend or commuter traffic, so plan accordingly.Luckily, I ALWAYS travel with a stocked cooler. It came invery handy when we were stuck in bumper to bumper traffic(adding an extra 3 hours) on the way down due to twoaccidents. And there was no place to get off for food or reststops. With two grandsons under 10, I also bring along apee canan old coffee can, which also came in handy.

Eventually we got there, checked in, went out to dinner, andthen headed to Busch Gardens for some fun, after a longday in confined spaces. We discovered evening was thebest time to go; it was cooler, there were fewer people andshorter lines, and you can see a fireworks showeven ifyoure headed to the parking lot!

The first full day, we got serious. We had planned to start inJamestown, the earliest settlement and work our way up toWilliamsburg, but ended up doing just the opposite and itworked out fine. You will need to go to the WilliamsburgVisitor Center and hop on a shuttlethey run on a 15-20minute circuit. You can hop on an off if you like, but thearea is very walkable. We visited only one historic home,where there were hands-on activities for the children. Other

Travel LOG - Virginias Historic Trianglethan that, we just followed the list of activities for the day thatwould be kid-friendly, but also gave them an overview of whatlife was like in colonial times. The historical interpreters wereeasily engaged and informative. Being very organized, I hada paper with specific venues to visit for each site. (Ill behappy to copy and share if you are planning to go.) There areany number of restaurants on site; from a caf at the visitorscenter, to the bakery (salads & sandwiches), to sit-downchoices. Right outside the village are more places to eat. Myfavorite activity was the horse-drawn coach ride($25/person). The boys loved it, and I was happy to sit downand have someone drive me through town while narrating thehistory. Well worth the expense.

Every day, our plan was to visit an historic site, havelunch, go in the hotel pool or the water park, go out todinner and then visit Busch Gardens. It worked!

Our second days destination was Jamestown. This was byfar, my favorite. You can visit the Powhatan Indian Village,the fort settlement, and finally a ship, the Susan Constant.ALL are hands-on experiences. There is also a wonderfulmuseum on site, but again, we just dealt with things thatappealed to the boys senses.

Our third days destination was Yorktown. This was specialbecause you could see what it was like to be a colonialsoldier under George Washingtons commandcompletewith a musket and cannon demonstration. Again, there isa fantastic museum experience, where you can even try oncolonial garb. We spent a bit of time there on our way tolunch in their cafeteriamore for older children and adults.A word about the gift shops: we allowed the boys topurchase something to remember each historic place for $10each day. Some choices were colonial toys, a penny flute, atube of figurines that created an Indian village and a anotherthat allowed them to recreate a battle scene depictingWashington and his troops fighting the British. No souvenirswere purchased at the fun placesjust dessert. Food atBusch Gardens and the Water Park is very pricey and notthat good according to one moms website I visited, and abottle of water will cost $3multiply that times five people.Thats why we ate before going. No food is allowed in theparks. You can tailgate if youll be there a long time, but its ahike to the parking area even after using the tram service. Ido recommend renting a strollerwas a godsend with longdistances and short four-year-old legs. Like Disney, you pickit up and drop it off at each stop.

Before you knew it, our mini-vacation was over, but we haddays full of memorable experiences. Some excellentwebsites are: www.minitime.com, www.motherofalltrips.com,and www.visitwilliamsburg.com . They will give you theopportunity to use your time wisely. Two restaurants we reallyliked for dinner were the Sportsmans Grill and DoraldoItalian Restaurant. Our last mornings breakfast was at theCapitol Pancake Houseprovided perfectly delicioustummy filler for the four-hour ride home.(See pictures Page 15)

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send mail and packagesto myself, and even the fact that REI will provide newequipment for free if your purchase doesnt meet yourspecifications. Too bad Cheryl didnt know thatsoonerher feet would have been much morecomfortable. I also learned that hikers are willing to shareknowledge and experience and are fun companions evenin the worst of circumstances.

Along this unlikely passage, Cheryl acquires a healthyrespect for the uncertainty we all live with and thegratefulness that comes when we overcome it. The bookdoes have the proverbial happy ending because Cheryldoes excise her demons and goes on to a fulfilled life.Youll be glad you take the journey with her and be veryhappy you can do it sitting in comfy surroundings.

June Stemmle

(Wild -Continued from page 13)

Discovered on The Internet! InvestmentInformation

In late August 2015 as the stock market was "a rockin anda rollin", I found myself visiting my three favorite resourcesfor online investment and general finance information - twoare free and one is by membership. My father gave me alifetime membership years ago - not a bad idea!

finance.yahoo.com This site is my favorite site for free,up-to the minute stock information."Yahoo Finance provides a comprehensive set of financialdata, information, and tools that help users make informedfinancial decisions. Yahoo Finance features a robustcontent offering that is a mix of original editorial andsyndicated news via relationships with several third-partyproviders and is available on mobile phones, tablets andPC." (Extracted from: Yahoo! Inc. Form 10-K filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission.)

The market information on the site is real-time with marketquotes and news. The search feature allows you to selecteither "finance" or "search web". There is a feature forPortfolio Management which intrigues me - but I've resistedusing it because I don't want my portfolio informationanywhere on the net -- even if it's supposedly secure!

www.aaii.com This site contains some free informationbut the best information is available with a membership.There is a 30-day free trial available and the membershipfee is only $29 a year as I write this article. However, itlooks like it might be slated to increase to $49 a year soon -but it will still be a bargain in my opinion. This site is thelifetime membership my father gave me years ago!

"AAII is a nonprofit organization that arms individualinvestors with the education and tools they need to buildwealth. From stock investing to financial planning andretirement funding, AAII covers all your needs." (Extractedfrom website.)

Among the free information is the Getting Started, investorupdate and the blog. An example of a relevant articleavailable under Getting Started is: Extreme Anxiety:Evaluating Current Market Levels. Seehttp://www.aaii.com/investing-basics/article/extreme-anxiety-evaluating-current-market-levels.

This site is designed for people who manage their ownportfolio. However, it recognizes that as we age we mayno longer be able to manage our own financial affairs. Likegiving up the car keys, this is a very touchy topic.

As the population ages, the incidence of cognitiveimpairment increases dramatically. There is an excellentarticle titled "When It's time to Transfer Financial Decision-Making at http://www.aaii.com/journal/article/when-its-time-to-transfer-financial-decision-making.

Financeweb.org This site features educational andinformational content only. The site is maintained by ateam of financial writers, computer programmers anddevelopers, financial researchers, and online mediaprofessionals from all over the world dedicated tospreading financial knowledge.

Information on this site is not real time. When readingarticles, always check the date. This is a good site torecommend to children and adult grandchildren who wantmore financial education.

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

Carolyn Fausnaugh - cfausnaugh@verizon.net

Book Club Choices for October

Book Club 1 (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) Our group will becontemplating a book to be announced at a later date.

Book Club 2 (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) Ourgroup will be reading and then sharing a book of ourchoice in the mystery genre.

Book Club 3 (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our book clubsselection for October is A Spool of Blue Thread by AnneTyler.

Book Club 4 (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) We will besharing A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman .

Book Club 5 (Joan Gross/3rd Tues.) When we meet, wewill be critiquing The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.

June Stemmle

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In Springmill, we have numerous nurses, teachers, engineers,artists, musicians, and business people, but the only geologistIve met is Bill Glass of 609 Poets Waywho it turns out isone smart and interesting person, very much like his sisterJune, whom Ive known for a while.

Theres a LOT of background I could share,but Im going to stick to some basics andthen, when you meet Bill, you can have himfill you in on the rest. He was born inMemphis, Tennessee, but the family moved toOak Ridge, TN when he was three. It wasalso known as the Atomic City or the SecretCity, where uranium was refined for theatomic bomb. Another move during hisfreshman year in high school brought thefamily to Norris, Tennessee, where he was close to theoutdoors and some geological mysteries of nature wererevealedthe first being pockets of agate and then karsttopography. He started collecting minerals in Oak Ridge, butbecame a serious collector during his high school years, evenearning a Boy Scout geology merit badge. It was whileworking on this badge that he met a mentor in the Bureau ofMines office, who helped him with his mineral collection andeven gave him some uranium minerals.

Next it was onto the University of Tennessee where he startedin an engineering physics program, but switched over to ageology major, eventually receiving his B.S. in Geology in1963. It was during his time as a graduate student atColumbia University that he became interested in studyingsubmarine geology, and found he enjoyed doing the researchand publishing. During his research for his PhD, hediscovered small glass beads in an 800,000 year-old layerof sediment below the ocean floor, near Indochina andAustralia, which had been formed by an asteroid impact,virtually melting the surface material and creating a splash outof droplets that covered 10% of the Earths surface. Billnamed the glass beads microtektites because they weremicroscopic in size and similar to larger glass bodies calledtektites found in nearby areas. Maybe its my interest in theareas of social studies and science, but I thought this was socool! (I even got to see samples of both kinds of minerals.)Imagine making a discovery like that on our planethe didnteven have to go to the moon.

Speaking of the moon, it was a little later in Bills life, as he wasfulfilling a commitment to active duty in the Army Corps ofEngineers (He had been in R.O.T.C in college.) that an offercame his way to study some of the first samples Apolloastronauts brought back from the moon. When his servicetime was over, Bill got a Professor position in the GeologyDepartment at the University of Delaware, where he continueddoing research on lunar samples from other space missions,including three obtained from the Soviet Union. He retired fromUD in 2005, after 35 years, eleven of them as DepartmentChair. Research during his career resulted in the publication ofabout 100 articles in scientific journals and two books. It hadbeen a rewarding career, rich in its diversity and discovery.

Not wanting you to think Bill is a one-dimensional kind of guy,you should also know that he met and married Judy Nigglduring his research as a graduate student. Judy was a

psychology major. She learned sign language and worked asan interpreter/tutor at the Delaware School of the Deaf. Muchof her tutoring was in science and math. She was his partnerin every sense of the word, typing his earlier papers, includinghis PhD dissertation and his first book, and editing all his workfrom the time of their marriage in 1966 until she died onMarch 29, 2014. Their joint interest in the outdoors alsobenefited the community. Im sure many of you saw themwalking each day with bags in hand, picking up any debrisfound along the waySpringmills own green team.

So what skills did it take for this successful career? First, thecuriosity that developed into a continuing course of study thatover time included sub-disciplines: marine geology,micropaleontology, paleomagnetics, stratigraphy andsedimentation, planetology, petrology, mineralogy, andgeochemistry, not to mention knowledge of geology,geomorphology, biology, physics, chemistry and math. Andthen you need to learn how to use all kinds of microscopesand identify all kinds of mineral samples. I was exhaustedjust listing all of that, but it still gets down to the basics offollowing your passionand those passions are usuallyignited at an early age.If any of you have budding geologists, Bill says that collectingrocks, minerals and fossils is a good way to get started. Butsince geology or earth sciences covers a broad range oftopics, you will also need to take all the math, physics,chemistry and biology you can get. And youll want to shareyour findings, so some writing and a variety of computerclasses would be good as well.

One funny story that Bill shared involved security for samplesNASA was sending him. He informed the Research Office at UDof his needs and soon a safe that was 6 feet high, 4 feet wide, and2 feet deep was delivered. It was so big and heavy that he had tomove his office, and the safe, to the ground floor. When thesample arrived it was in a vial smaller than his finger and weighedless than a gram. Needless to say, it was VERY secure!

If this sounds like a really extraordinary career, Bill wouldprobably agree with you. He loves doing research and solvingproblems, making discoveries, publishing and traveling aroundthe world including Antarctica. In Antarctica, he collected (with 3colleagues) over 300 meteorites which are the oldest rocksfound on Earth, dating back to 4.5 billion years!

It is said that if you work at something you love, it never feelslike work. I think Springmills Rock Man found that. And hisrocks will live through the ages, because he is presentlycataloguing and describing all the samples that he hascollected over a period of 55+ years. When completed, theywill be shipped to the Natural History Museum in Vienna,Austria. When asked why hes sending a lifetime of work tothis particular institution, Bill responded its because he knowsChris Koeberl, the Director General of the museum. Theyhave similar scientific interests and have published severalpapers together. Bill is confident that Chris will put thecollection to good use. From this depository, researchersfrom around the globe will be able to request samples for theirown research. Bills generosity and Mother Earthswondersthe gift that will keep on giving.

June Stemmle

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Sports and Fitness NewsBocce: Anne Lucas reports: The end of season Bocce Partywas held at Schaefers Canal House on September 3 at 12:30PM. See story and pictures on Page 15.Final team standings for the 2015 season are shown below.

Tuesday League Wednesday LeagueEasy Rollers23 The BrusSpringmill Rollers ForzaNorthside Ladies Morning GloriesNewcomers + One Happy Rollers

Tennis: Bill Gurnee reports: The Annual Springmill TennisClassic 2015 will be played on September 26th. Results andpictures will appear in the November Sentinel. Thetournament does not mark the end of our season as wetransition into hats and gloves tennis. In October and intoNovember we will begin to play a bit later depending on thetemperature, typically 9 or 9:30 AM. Tennis days areSaturdays, Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays. Finally I amcontinually amazed at the quality and level of tennis in thiscommunity. Age wise we range from mid 60s to early 80s.Yesterday while taking a break between sets HermanFeinberg said, I think were all still getting better at this. Idhave to agree.Pickleball: Jane Kimmins reports: While Labor Day markedthe official end of summer, Pickleball will continue throughOctober and possibly continue into November. In the past, wehave been seen on the courts the day after Thanksgiving. Wehope to celebrate the end of the summer season with oursecond annual pizza party.The YMCA is considering requiring full membership in order toplay Pickleball. This would change the fee from $68 per yearto $621 per year. We have communicated with the Y and oursponsors at the Y are presently trying to convincemanagement to reconsider the current pricing structure. Ourbackup plan is to find playing time in Dover. Stay tuned asthe winter approaches. Thanks to all who came out to tryPickleball this season. We have added some great newplayers.Horseshoes: Rob Bishop reports: I have revamped one ofthe two horseshoe pits, so that it is ready for play. I havecontacted those I know that have interest in playing, and weare in the process of setting up an evening play time. Ifanyone is interested, that did not receive my email, please callRob Bishop, or email me at rwbishop@verizon.net.Middletown Ladies Golf League: Joann Stump reports: Ourgolf season is quickly coming to a close. We continue to playeach Thursday morning. Our last day of league play isOctober 8th. We will have our closing luncheon, but continueto play through the end of October. Interested players cangive me a call to come out and play as a guest. We lookforward to seeing you.Springmill/Spring Arbor Men's Golf League (SMGL): PaulWeber of Spring Arbor is the coordinator for 2015. Leagueplay alternates between Back Creek and Frog Hollow. Theseason runs through October.Water Aerobics: Ann Raymond reports that Water Aerobicswill continue throughout the fall and winter at the Hampton Innpool. Sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Registration is required. Contact mefor more informationFitness: Staying fit should be a goal which will help all of usto age gracefully. Springmill offers several ways to helpeveryone stay fit. With Jazzercise, Yoga, Meditation, the

Tyler Carroll (13), while visiting his grandparents, Jim andCarol Fron of 502 Whispering Trail, with his brother,Andrew, had an inspiration to share his magical talentswith some neighbors and any available grandchildren. So,the phone invitations were extended and a date set for allto gather for a two-hour presentation complete withsnacks. (It should be noted that snacks to Carol and Jimmeant enough food for a complete dinner to the rest of us.)

During an impromptu interview with Tyler, before and afterthe show, I discovered that he became interested in magicaround the age of seven, when his uncle showed him a cooltrick with toothpicks. He started visiting a magic store nearhis home in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Tyler has never hadany formal training, but has taught himself over 300 magictricks by studying magic books and going on-line forinformation. He said a good site was www.vanishinginc.com. This was of particular interest to my grandson, Brett, whohas always been curious about how tricks are done and haspurchased some of his own magic equipment.

Tylers presentation was veryprofessionally done, especially for athirteen-year-old. The audience sawand assisted with tricks using cards,cups, ropes, coins, etc. Many of hisfeats involved sleight of hand or well-rehearsed storylines. He had excellentrapport with his audience. We allespecially applauded (and laughed)when he brought out BIG cards for onetrick, as some of us were havingdifficulty seeing the normal deck ofcardssomething to consider with a senior audience.

He credited his brother for his patience watching many ofthe tricks over and over, as well as time spent practicing infront of a mirror until his skills were honed enough for apublic presentation. Tyler has his own Facebook page atMagicMaxxNJ, if you or your grandchildren would like tosee some of his magic routine.

We all left with full tummies and a sense of wonder on howhe did some of those tricksall except my grandson, Brett,who was invited behind the scenes and taught a trick withcups and balls. Tyler was VERY patient instructing hisyoung protg, who was skilled enough to give it a try infront of everyone before leaving. He has since done hisone trick for family, friends, and neighbors, and cant waitfor Tyler and Andrew to visit again. Kudos Tyler!

June Stemmle

Walking Club, the Gym, Water Aerobics, and miles of scenicpaths and streets for safe walking and bicycling, it is easy toget out and help stay fit at your own pace and ability.

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As I was preparing for this interview, I was trying toremember the time Beverly (Babs) Fox, of 407 MorningGlory Lane, and I first met. I thought it must have beenthat we were both involved in yoga or water aerobics. Iknow that we went on to be movie buddies during thesummer, and she was part of Jim Mahlas watercolorclass. But it wasnt until we sat down for a chat that I got tocheck her memory of that first acquaintance. It turns out itwas all four occurrences during the past eight yearsshemoved to Springmill in 2005. People tend to flow into andout of your life, so it was nice to sit down and reminisce.

Babs (No one called me Beverlyunless Id been naughty.) wasborn in PA, but was raised on theMain Line in Chester County. Shelived there for about 20 years.Noticing a number of horse relatedpictures and art work, Babsmentioned that she was raised ina home that was all abouthorses. Her family raisedthoroughbreds for show, hunting, and racing. Her niece,Beth, was the 10th woman in the United States to become ajockey. She then went on to be a trainer and a judge athorse shows. Babs doesnt have any children, but she haslots of nieces and nephewsher sisters and cousinschildren that she loves and worries about like they are myown. We had to laugh when I asked how old they wereand she said they were in their 50s. But considering Babsis 83, theyre still kids to her. She is aunt to Doug, Roband Beth, and Stewart. Her cousins children are Robin,Tony and David. She also has a grand-niece, Anna Lee,who is 25.

At 18 1/2 Babs got married to someone in the service. Hefought in Korea, and was never the same when hereturned, so they divorced after one year and she neverremarried. Babs shared that the marriage was a bigmistakeshe was just too young to deal with the problems.Since the dissolution of her marriage, she has movedaround a bit: Florida, San Francisco, Virginia, and NewJersey. She worked as a court typist and stenographer,legal secretary, sold real estate, and eventually went backto school, attending various colleges and graduating fromthe Chicago School of Interior Design.

She moved back to the Main Line in 1963 and lived in theWest Chester area before moving to Springmill in 2005.Open heart surgery convinced her to sell her home andextensive garden and move to an adult community.Springmill was still in its infancyjust a muddy field withthree models when she first saw it, but Babs said it was stillpreferable to the development in West Grove where shelived for three years. The design of the houses, the layoutof the village, the amenities and the low taxes are whatappealed to her. Having lived here a number of years,shes appreciative of her comfortable house, her niceneighbors, the maintenance plan, the variety of activities to

Meet Your Neighbor - Babs Foxsuit any interest, and the fact that the shopping isimproving every year.

As far as work history, Babs last full-time position was withWyeth Ayerst International as a Senior Administrator in theFinance Department. When she first retired, she taughtEnglish in the ESL Program in Chester County. She alsoboarded and cared for dogs when people went on vacationand enjoyed every minute of it. Knowing how much sheloves animals, I told her she still had four-legged creaturesto care forjust switched from horses to dogs. Her ownYorkie, Miles, greeted me at the door and then remainedclose by during the whole visitthink I made a new friend.

It was at this point in the interview, that Babs invited me tothe dining room for tea. It was obvious she goes all out forguests. She had laid the table with embroideredplacements, and carried out a tray with the tea in asilvered teapot, complete with a British service ofteacups, cloth napkins, scones, butter, and homemadejam. It made a lovely afternoon even more special. (I waseven taught a clever solution to a problem that Babssgrandmother taught her. If something burns on the stoveand leaves an odor, sprinkle some cinnamon powder onthe burner to get rid of the smell.

Besides a love of cooking, Babs delights in her winetasting group, participating in a book club, going to themovies with Mary Lou Kobosko, gardening, trying herhand at a variety of mediumswatercolor, acrylics, fauxpainting, and doing needlepoint. She told me she oncehad a needlepoint businessshe designed and paintedthe canvas for someone else to complete. She gotinvolved in selling in order to feed her horse. Over theyears, she was active on a number of committees,including being a founding member and two-termpresident of the Brandywine Battlefield Park Association.

Babs favorite getaway spot is Avalon, New Jersey, whichhas always been a favorite family gathering place. Shealso likes Bermuda, St. Martin, Cannes, anywhere inEngland, and Ireland...her grandfather was born there. Asour visit was coming to a close, I asked what herphilosophy of life was. She commented, Get one foot infront of the other and keep going. And always be hopefulthat tomorrow will be better than today.

June Stemmle

Thank youI wish to express a sincere thank you for all your kindnessand thoughtfulness shown to me since my recent fall. Whata wonderful community we have. I'm so blessed to be ableto live in such a caring place. Your concern for me wasdeeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.Joann Campbell

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Captain Johns Sassafras AdventuresCaptain John Ellis began offering river cruises four yearsago on the beautiful Sassafras River and Chesapeake Baydeparting from The Granary Restaurant. He purchased a32-foot custom-builtChesapeake Deadriseoriginally designed forcrabbing and fishing, butknew it had to berefurbished and convertedto a luxury boat before itcould be offered for cruises.No fishy smells as folksenjoy cruising on the River.Accommodations include LED deck and guest lighting,dinette tables, bench seating, heat and stereo. The boatcalled Poor Dorothy has all of the required safetyequipment and has been examined by the US Coast Guard.

Captain Ellis holds a 50-tons Masters license from the USCoast Guard. He is an avid boating enthusiast with over 35years of boating experience on the Sassafras River andChesapeake Bay. He is also a 30-year member of the USCoast Guard Auxiliary and has received numerous awards.What could be more relaxing than a cruise with Johnseeing wildlife and the best of nature along the way. Forthose who like to snack while cruising, boxlunches, hors doeuvres or special dinnerscan be arranged beforehand. A wonderfultranquil day from beginning to end.Captain John wants folks to know thatGeorgetown on the Sassafras isoverlooked by Middletown residents.Wonderful restaurants are available alongthe river which provide extraordinary viewsof wildlife and exquisite sunsets. He considers this areaMiddletowns backyard just 20 minutes away.

Most folks prefer cruises between 2 and 3 hrs. althoughlonger and shorter times can be arranged. Cruises areavailable seven days a week. Design your trip with CaptainJohn for a maximum of six people from one to eight hours.The cost of cruising is $100 the first hour and $40 eachadditional half-hour for one to six people.

What pleases Captain John the most is when folks returnfor a second cruise and bring their friends. Weather isalways a factor on the water, but somehow has alwayscooperated with John in turning sunny when cruisingbegins. A recent wedding turned an overcast day into asunny one for the bride and her party. Captain Johnenjoys being out on the water and hopes others do too.Call him for information and reservations at 410-648-5935.

Sonya Comstock

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Game Corner - BuncoBUNCO originated in 19th-century England where it wasknown as "eight dice cloth." It was imported to SanFrancisco as a gambling activity in 1855. After the CivilWar the game evolved to a popular parlor game.

BUNCO is a social dice game involving 100% luck (thereare no decisions to be made), scoring and a simple set ofrules. The object of the game is to accumulate points andto roll certain combinations. A game consists of 12 fun-loving people who play four to a table. You can findgeneral rules of the game atwww.worldbunco.com/rules.html.

Here in Springmill there are currently two groups of 12playing BUNCO at the clubhouse. Since a game requiresexactly 12 people, each group maintains a list of substituteplayers. And, substitutes are frequently needed,especially during the winter months. When openingsoccur, members of the substitute list become regularplayers - if they wish.

BUNCO 1, coordinated by Debra Kupper, meets the thirdTuesday each month at 7 p.m. Each member of thegroup contributes $2.00 to a kitty which is then paid out tothe player with (1) the most wins; (2) the most losses; (3)the most BUNCOs and (4) the last BUNCO. This groupdescribes themselves as Food Bunco". Everyone bringsa treat to be shared during the game!

BUNCO 2, coordinated by June Stemmle, meets the thirdMonday each month at 7 p.m. No food here!BUNCO is easy. BUNCO is fun! Call either coordinator orboth to join a substitute list. Remember, substitutes areneeded and often called upon. Substitutes becomeregular players when openings occur.

Carolyn Fausnaugh

Springmill Sentinel Staff

Editor: Dick RauschTreasurer: Diane DaigleSecretary: Sonya ComstockLayout and Production: Joan Gross, Dick Rausch,Tom RiggBusiness Manager: Julia HambrechtAdvertising: Carol Geiger, Janet Herner, Jerry Ryan,Pat Steskal,Editorial: Sonya Comstock, Carolyn Fausnaugh, LeeRosenson, Mary Jo Starrett, June Stemmle ,Calendar: Joe Grippo, Julie Hambrecht, Tracey LundDistribution: Ralph and Pamela Clair

Women's BridgeClubhouse Thursday 1- 4 PMContact Joan Gross if you

would like to play

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