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2619 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-0582
www.phillipsmill.org
Newsletter of the
Phillips’ Mill Community Association Fall 2016
Grist from The MillGrist from The Mill
The 87th Phillips’ Mill
Art Exhibition is underway
John C. Mertz’s “Autumn Glory at Phillips’ Mill”
Receiving days for the 87th Phillips’ Mill Art Exhibition were
September 9 and 10, and 323 artists submitted paintings, drawings,
sculptures and portfolio pieces. Saturday also happened to be one of the
hottest September days in recent memory and the air conditioning in the
Mill was mistakenly turned to off. On September 11 (with the a/c
comfortably on), the jurors met and selected 93 paintings and drawings
and 20 sculptures for inclusion in the show.
The jurors this year were Howard Watson, a watercolorist from
Wyncote, PA, Holly Trostle Brigham, an oil and watercolorist from
Philadelphia, Ron Wyffels, who specializes in graphics, from
Havertown, Jennifer Frudakis, a Doylestown sculptor, and Joe Mooney,
a Philadelphia sculptor. The sculpture jurors also reviewed and selected
portfolio pieces, which are paintings, drawings and the like that are not
framed. The jurying process is almost a half day affair. Our thanks to the
jurors and all the dozens of Art Committee members and other volun-
teers who make receiving and jury days run smoothly. It is not a simple
undertaking. Jury day approaches choreography in how it works. And
the Art Committee remains committed to this traditional, high quality
process. Seventeen prizes will be awarded at a reception for entering
artists, patrons and benefactors, on September 23. The total amount of
prize money awarded this year is $9,100, including three $1,000
patrons awards — for painting; drawing, pastel and printmaking; and for
sculpture.
This year’s honored artist is Charles McVicker, a Princeton
watercolor, oil and acrylic painter, whose work has been selected for
inclusion in the art show numerous times.
The Art Show’s promotional image this year is John C. Mertz’s
“Autumn Glory at
Phillips’ Mill.” It
appears on promo-
tional postcards and
posters.
The show will
be open daily from
1-5 p.m. from
September 24
through October
29. Admission is
free for Mill
members.
The Phillips’ Mill Players
Sing Johnny MercerSkylark - Jeepers Creepers - You Must Have
Been a Beautiful Baby - Blues In The Night
Old Black Magic - One For My Baby -
Days Of Wine & Roses - Moon River…
HOOKED YET?
Pianist/singer/ lecturer Fred Miller will present
another ever-popular American Composer Series
with the Phillips’ Mill Players.
Starting in the Thirties, Mercer’s songs were
hits, and his much-deserved place as an American
icon of song is based on his achievements as a major
lyricist, composer, pop singer and recording execu-
tive. Interspersed with fascinating details of the life
and career of Johnny Mercer, the Players will
perform many of his solo compositions and collabora-
tions with Harold Arlen, Hoagie Carmichael and
Henri Mancini, to name a few.
Join us for this popular evening of song.
Saturday & Sunday
November 11, 12, 18 & 19Doors open 7:00 Performance 8:00
B.Y.O.B & snacks
Admission: $30.00
Mill members: $25.00
Visit www.phillipsmill.org to make reservations
Or call 215-348-3312
Mogul – Do you like these performances? Then
become a Mill Mogul for a tax deductible dona-
tion of $125.00 which includes one reservation,
seating of choice and upper lot parking.
Grist from the Mill Fall 2016
Phillips’ Mill Community
Association
2016 Board of Directors
Kathy Fernberger, President
Bill O’Donnell, Vice President
Dave Shenkle,Treasurer
Patty Darrah, Secretary
William Beaumont
Mary K Darrah
Claudia Davis
Valerie Eastburn
David Hewitt
Robin Heydenberk
Kathie Jankauskas
Michael Richardson
Liz Della Penna Rizor
Gale Sparrow
Lynn Stoner
Candace Wallace
Patricia Whitman
Committee Chairs
Art Show: Kathy Schroeher
Cindy Ruenes
Building & Billy Beaumont
Grounds: Kathy Schroeher
Calendar: Kathy Schroeher
Children’s Theater: Joe Nalty
Drama: Valerie Eastburn
Finance: Dave Shenkle
Bill O’Donnell
Chris Caputo
Forum: Robin & Warren
Heydenberk
Key: Billy Beaumont
Membership: Deborah Lang
David Hewitt
Photography Claudia Davis
Exhibition:
Special Events: Gale Sparrow
Candace Wallace
Preservation Fund: Kathy Fernberger
Website: Mike Seifried
Youth Art: Kathy SchroeherSusan Brussock
Newsletter: Elaine Crooks
Message from the President
Kathy Fernberger
Special Thanks to our Lathrop Circle Members:
Mary K Darrah and William Beaumont
Doreen Wright and Robert Beck
Betty Benton
Peter and Susan Brussock
Eva, Henry and Chris Caputo
Maureen and Greg Church
Kathy Schroeher and Jim Clare
Mary Ellen and Guy Cook
Chris and Patty Darrah
Carol and Lou Della Penna
Laure Duval, MD
Valerie and Rod Eastburn
Kathy and Ted Fernberger
A. Bryan Fisher
Mary and Patrick Fowles
Thomas Gamache - The Knowlton Collection
Joseph Demchur and Robert Goodwin
Paul Gratz
Jacqui and David Griffith
Pat and Bruce Hamilton
Robert Hanley
David Hewitt
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships
Kathy Groom and Charles Klein
Carole and Ernie Knight
David G Lewis
John DeVincentis and Dennis Mankin
Helen Tai and John McDevitt
Elizabeth and Charles Meredith III
Stephen Noonan
William J Novak
Rick Farris and Bill O’Donnell
Penn Wealth Planning, Inc.
Laurence Booth and Michael Richardson
Happy and Sam Shipley
John and Carol Small
Mary Alice and Joseph Smith
Renny Reynolds and Jack Staub
Carol and Jim Stinnett
Lynn and Robert Stoner
Hariett Sullivan
Cleta and Ernest Szoke
Bruce Norman Long and Mark Todaro
Jim Wescott
Patricia Whitman
I hope all of you had a wonderful
summer even though it was a hot one. I
also hope you got to see our annual
Photo Show in June. It has been called
the best ever and ably chaired by Claudia
Davis with a little help from her friends.
Robin and Warren Heydenberk
staged a most interesting Forum reminisc-
ing with Daniel Dorian and his life story
from World War ll Paris to living in New
York. The charming author had us all
enthralled as he wove his life story.
Thanks to the Heydenberk’s and their
committee for providing a lovely after-
noon.
Joey Nalty and her crew of young-
sters treated us to a Children’s Talent
Show. They had plenty of it.
The Preservation Fund staged its annual
party on what was possibly the hottest night
of the summer. I checked the weather forecast
and it was hotter than Havana, but those
attending had a great time as the Mill was
transformed into a period Cuban nightclub.
We also raised some funds that will help us
update the upstairs lighting. Many thanks to
the loyal committee and the nearly 100 of
you who partied with us.
We now approach our Fall season with
the upcoming 87th juried Art Exhibition
opening September 24 until October 29.
The hours are daily from 1 to 5.
To round out the Fall, the middle 2
weekends of November will feature Fred
Miller and the Phillips’ Mill players bringing
us Johnny Mercer. Thanks to all of you for
your continued support, and we look forward
to seeing many of you at our autumn events.
Grist from the Mill Fall 2016
Many thanks to our event Sponsors:
The Tonamora Foundation
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships
Ted & Kathy Fernberger
David & Jacqui Griffith
Robert & Lynn Stoner
Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio
Gale Sparrow
Bob Hanley & Phil Philpot
Valerie & Rod Eastburn
Liz & Brian Rizor
Cleta & Ernie Szoke
Landmark Hospitality
Michael Richardson & Lawrence Booth
James Westcott
Patricia Whitman
This years fundraising effort will improve and
update our lighting inside the mill.
Members and Friends gathered on August 13 for
“Havana Nights”, our annual fundraiser
Photos by Diana Evans
Pam Morrison, Ted Fernberger & David Hewitt
Kathy Hausman & Richard Hoffman
Mill Members at the Buffet
David Griffith & Patricia Hamilton
Eleanor MIller & Ernie Szoke Happy Shipley
Sam Shipley and Jim Hill
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The 24th Annual Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition
was held on June 5 to June 26. Chairperson Claudia E. Davis
said she heard is called the best show ever!
New this year was the forming of a photo committee to
streamline the show and make it more organized. Volunteers
that helped on this were Bill O’Donnell, acting as treasurer,
Valerie Eastburn, Liz Rizor and MaryKay Darrah. Jurors
were Stephanie Lisle, John Stritzinger and Roberto Quezada.
When asked about jurying the show, John said “How wonderful
it is to say ‘Yes!’ to a photograph! Jurying is such a unique
opportunity to engage in a partnership of exploration, viewing
and discussing the fine work of many artists and then selecting
from a diverse group of images that drew collective hallejuhas
for bold composition, delicate details and exquisite light. Thank
you to all that answered the call for art!”
Best of Show: Sandra Dillon, “Loa in Hotpot by Midnight
Sun”(Iceland)
Best Body of Work: David Ackerman for “Ascent,” “Gla-
cier Perito Moreno,” “Ice Blue Trails,” “Wall of Ice”
Patrons’s Awards:
Donna Lovely, “Chinese Card Players, Kaifeng China”
Evie Billiekiewicz, “Looking Fear”
Susan Kott, “Time One”
William Earle, “Zoe”
Sharon Maloney, “Lines”
Judges Award: Mike Zaikowski with 4 images: “Pinelands,”
“Sheep Shed,” “The Watcher,” Wissahickon”
Spencer Saunders Award: Kristopher Schoenleber “Room
To Roam”
Peoples’ Choice: Gerri Ricci, “Magic” – an iconic image of
a horse peering out of its stable that sold twice.
All in all, 146 images out of 810 entered both digitally and
framed were accepted.
Photographic Exhibition called the “Best Show Ever”
Sheldon Roseman, former juror and retired
advertising photographer and Claudia
Davis, Chairperson of the Photo Show.
Gail Sparrow, Kathy Fernberger and Candy Gallagher.
The Phillips’ Mill children’s theatre presented a
“talent showcase” in July. Youth ages 7 to 16 performed
various talents including solos, duets, Irish dancing,
comedy acts and more. The show was a huge success!
Please check the website in 2017 for information
about next summer’s Children’s Theatre plans.
Showcasing our Talented Youth
Grist from the Mill Fall 2016
Welcome to our New Members
We recently lost two active Mill members.
Joanne Keller passed peacefully in April of
this year. Joanne was friend and wife of long time
Mill member, past treasurer and past president David
Keller. We will miss her kind, smiling face in the
audience, encouraging Dave at all his performances
with the drama group.
Jules Smith passed away recently. Jules served
as the DJ at our summer party and was owner of
Annie Hauls.
In Memorium
Greetings from the
Membership CommitteeWe hope you’ve been having the best summer ever and
are ready to attend a couple upcoming Mill events.
You are invited to the 2016 PMAE Meet and Greet on
Friday, October 28 from 6-8 p.m. Note that we have
changed both the day and the time for the convenience of
attendees. Please come see the terrific fall exhibition, catch-
up with your Mill friends, enjoy a glass of wine with some
nibbles, and bring a non-member friend or two. The
PMAE is the Mill’s premier event and an excellent opportu-
nity to show off your membership and introduce new people
to your old friends.
The Lathrop Circle members should have received a
“save the date” email about the upcoming appreciation
reception on October 9 from 4-6. Please check your calen-
dars and make sure you have it written down.
We are kicking off another wonderful year of Mill events
and are looking forward to seeing you at each one.
Thank you,
The Membership Committee
Please Support our
Business Members
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships www.fredbeans.com
Bruce Norman Long Interior Design
www.bnlinteriordesign.com
The Knowlton Collection
www.zimbabweshonasculpture.com
Bucks County Herald www.buckscountyherald.com
CN Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty
Michael W. Richardson Realtor [email protected]
DISH Catering www.gottahavedish.com
The Gratz Gallery www.gratzgallery.com
Penn Wealth Planning, Inc. www.pennwealthplanning.com
Blue Raccoon Home Furnishings www.blueraccoon.com
A. Bryan Fisher
P O Box 481
Solebury PA 18963
(215) 862-2462
Lucy and Charles McVicker
26 Orchard Lane
Princeton NJ 08540
Changes to Member Information
Mary Blackey
909 Bristol Pike, Apt C-1
Croydon, PA 19021
David Lewis
6542A Lower York Road
#1420
New Hope PA 18938
908-507-0889
Marsha Mazzei
4 Eden Roc
New Hope PA 18938
phone and email same
Stephen Noonan
917-359-8655
Happy and Sam Shipley
821 River Road
Erwinna PA 18920
610-294-2955
Phillips’ Mill Community Association
2619 River Road
P.O. Box 1
New Hope, PA 18938
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Permit No. 130
September 24 - October 29
Art Exhibition
October 28, 6-8 p.m.
2016 PMAE Meet and Greet
November 12-13, and 19-20
Fred Miller and the Phillips’ Mill Players
present Johnny Mercer.
The Mill is available to rent.
For further information contact
Bill Beaumont at 215-862-0582
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