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A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITYVolume XI, Issue 10 November 2013

Happy ThanksgivingThis year in November we celebrate three events that tieinto the spirit of Thanksgiving: Veterans Day, Hanukkah,and Thanksgiving.

Veterans Day, which is an offshoot of Armistice Day, fallson November 11th. The day originally recalled thetemporary armistice during World War I between theGermans and the Allied forces which went into effect onthe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventhmonth. However, President Wilson expanded on the day:"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will befilled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who diedin the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory,both because of the thing from which it has freed us andbecause of the opportunity it has given America to showher sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of thenations…"

In 1954, Congress declared that Armistice Day be changedto Veterans Day to honor all veterans of all wars andPresident Eisenhower appointed a Veteran Administrator tobe in charge of the Veterans Day national committee toensure the proper celebration of Veterans Day.

In 1974 President Ford signed into law that the observanceof Veterans Day be on November 11th every year.

Today there are over 20 million living veterans We as acountry owe them our debt of gratitude for what they havedone to keep America the land of the brave and the free!On Thanksgiving Day when we pause to give thanks for somany things in our country and our lives, let’s not forget ourreal heroes and let’s never forget them - our AmericanVeterans.

The next great event we celebrate is Hanukkah which isusually celebrated around Christmas. This year is anexception to the rule since Hanukkah falls within theThanksgiving timeframe.

Hanukkah is the celebration of lights and also thecelebration of the rededication of the Temple after defeatingthe Greek and the Syrians by the Maccabees. After theirdefeat, the Jews went to rededicate the Temple and foundthat there was only enough Sacred Oil to light a singlecandle for less than one night but the oil lasted for the eightdays of Hanukkah and this is commemorated each yearwith the lighting of the Menorah.

During the Thanksgiving time, the Jewish community hasmuch to be thankful for as they celebrate one of the greatfeasts of the Jewish Calendar.

On November 28th we celebrate a special holiday,Thanksgiving. We all know the history of Thanksgiving. Ithink that the spirit of Thanksgiving and what we should bethankful for can be summed up in the Four Freedomsenunciated by FDR: Freedom of Speech; Freedom fromFear; Freedom from Want; and Freedom of Religion.These are the four freedoms that have made us a greatnation and these are the freedoms we should be mostthankful for as we sit around the table this Thanksgiving.

We, as members of the Springmill Community, have muchto be thankful for. We live in a very loving and caringcommunity where people do look out for one another.

Finally, each of us have many things in our own lives to bethankful for and Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect onthese things.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Joe Grippo

Sentinel Index

Thanksgiving......................................................................Pg. 1Committee Reports...........................................................Pg. 3Notes from Your Board (Barb Kelly)................................Pg. 5Town Meeting.....................................................................Pg. 7NCCo Library Update........................................................Pg. 7

Our Daily Bread Update.....................................................Pg. 7 Cultural Events...................................................................Pg. 9

The Vermont Trip.............................................................Pg. 11Meet Your Neighbor (Vera Bagnatori)...........................Pg. 13Meet Your New Neighbor (Joanne Campbell)...............Pg. 13Bocce Party......................................................................Pg. 14One More Time Musical Comedy Show.........................Pg. 15CEC Report ......................................................................Pg. 17Charity Committee...........................................................Pg. 17Gourmet Group................................................................Pg. 17Book Review (Echoes)......................................................Pg. 19Restaurant Review (Taverna).........................................Pg. 19What’s Happening…(Volunteer Hose Visit)..................Pg. 21Delaware State Fire School Presentation......................Pg. 21What’s Cookin’ (Roasted Sweet Potatoes)...................Pg. 21Living Green ....................................................................Pg. 23Bob Gross Recognized...................................................Pg. 23Advertiser’s Spotlight (A Better Cleaning Service)..........Pg. 25Art & Craft Spotlight (Pearl Kastli).................................Pg. 25

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

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

Lauri Richardson

Tel (302) 379-9984Fax (302) 368-1060200 N. Dilwyn Rd.Newark, DE 19711Lauriscleaning1@verizon.net

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Springmill Homeowners Association

Board of DirectorsBob Lhulier, PresidentJim Merrill, Treasurer

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

Community ManagerTracey Lund

801 Windmilll Lane376•5466

Tracey.Lund@mamc.com

Clubhouse CommitteeJulia Hambrecht

Communications CommitteeDick Rausch

Community EventsBeverly Strong/Peggy Andrews

Finance CommitteeJim Crisfield

Property CommitteeCarolyn Bodden

Maintenance & Repair CommitteeJohn Rutt

Charity CommitteeMaria Corvino

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

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

Other Important Information

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

Committee Reports

Communications Committee

The monthly meeting was held on October 8th. Twelvecommittee members and Board liaison Fred Bodden werein attendance. Resident Ralph Clair, who is interested injoining the committee, sat in on the meeting.

The minutes for the September meeting were approved asthe first matter of business.

Committee elections for the next year were conducted.Officers elected were Dick Rausch, Chair; Carol Geiger, ViceChair; Diane Daigle, Treasurer and Janet Geftman, Secretary.

Diane Daigle presented the Treasurer's report. Incomeexceeded expenditures by more than $2,100. Forecastedrevenue for the 2013 budget has been met.

Vice Chair and Business Manager Carol Geiger reported thatthere are 41 advertisers in the November issue. There is onenew advertiser (A Time 2 Shine). There are a couple of newprospects on the waiting list. Contracts from the first three

2014 Directory advertisers have been received. Efforts tosolicit advertisers for the 2014 Directory are underway.

Joe Grippo provided an overview of the editorial content ofthe November Sentinel. The headline story will discussNovember holidays. The Bocce Party and One More TimeMusic show will be the pictorial feature in the centerfold.

There was a discussion on the renewed interest of theBoard in establishing a website for Springmill. Investigationis underway on what the website content should be andhow to administer it.

Volunteers are needed for an additional Customer ServiceRepresentative, one or more people to help with the layoutof the Sentinel each month and people to help with websiteimplementation and maintenance.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meetingwill be held on Tuesday November 12 at 7:00 PM in theClubhouse Craft room. Residents are welcome to attend.

Dick Rausch

Maintenance & Repair Committee

As you read this report, there has been a change at thehelm of the MRC. I wish to thank Annie Hall for her years ofservice to the MRC, and to the Springmill Community.

Also, many thanks go out to Rose Marie Lamb for heryears of service as the MRC's secretary, which she held asa non-voting member. Thus, the MRC is in need of a newsecretary. lf you are interested , please join us at our newmeeting night, Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 6:30 amin the Craft Room.

The Maintenance & Repair Committee is responsible forthe external appearance of the community facilities,including the residential homes, as well as the sidewalksand walking paths. The subcommittee of the MRC is theArchitectural Review Committee (ARC) which reviews andauthorizes any additions, modifications or architecturalchanges affecting such appearances which can be found inour Architectural Specifications & RecommendationGuidelines Booklet. Therefore, if a resident wishes to makesuch a change, a written request must be submitted to theCommunity Manager before any work can begin. An ARCrequest may be disapproved; if this should occur, ahomeowner may make an appeal to the MRC at their themonthly meeting. Please let us know if you are coming.

The latest round of sidewalk repairs is complete. However,there are a number of hazards throughout the communitythat have been marked with yellow paint. Please be awareof these during your daily walks. These hazards are beingaddressed as part of the tree issues discussed elsewherein this issue of The Sentinel.

John Rutt

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Committee Reports Notes From Your BoardFinance Committee

The Finance Committee met October 16th with 8 members inattendance. Assistant treasurer, Bob Gross, along with BODchairman, Bob Lhulier, were also in attendance. TheSeptember minutes were read and approved.

Kathy Kobus and George Latsko reported on the progress ofthe tree task force. Along with old business, Larry Daigle gavean update on the 2014 budget. The BOD is now meeting withcommittee chairpersons on their individual sections of thebudget.

Our committee reorganized at this meeting. Gary Merrick andJoan Gross are stepping out. Herb Frank and Joe Nelsonwere welcomed as new members. The committee elected JimCrisfield as chair with Larry Daigle remaining as vice chair.The secretary will be selected at the November meeting.

A review of the August and September financial reports wascompleted. The chairperson gave a review of the highlightsthat the committee accomplished over the past year.

Our next meeting will be held on November 20th at 3:00 pm inthe card room. As always, everyone is welcome to attend.

Cal Reuss

I'd like to take this opportunity to encourageyou to be part of your community throughvolunteering for a committee.

We sometimes take for granted thecommunity that we live in. Sometimes it'sbecause we have the attitude that there isnothing we can do to effect change or we feelthat everything is "fine" the way it is.

The demographics of our community change fairly frequently.We are fortunate that homes in our community sell ratherquickly so the turnover averages about 10-12 new owners ayear. Because of this we have people who may have newideas on how Springmill can become even better than italready is.

As a volunteer, you certainly return to the community some ofthe benefits that our community gives you.  Our volunteerssave the community thousands of dollars every year. Ourmonthly homeowner fees have stayed stable in no small partbecause of our volunteers.

Fundamentally, volunteering is about giving your time, energyand skills freely. Unlike many things in life there is choiceinvolved in volunteering. As a volunteer you have made adecision to help on your own accord, free from pressure to actfrom others.  Volunteers predominantly express a sense ofachievement and motivation, and this is ultimately generatedfrom your desire and enthusiasm to help. Sometimesvolunteers are regarded as do-gooders and those that holdthat view also assume that one person can never make adifference. It may be true that no one person can solve all theworld’s problems, but what you can do is make that littlecorner of the world where you live just that little bit better.

Barb Kelly

Property Committee

Hope everyone has noticed the front and side entrances tothe clubhouse. The new landscaping by Forever Green hasgiven a much needed facelift to our community. We hope togo ahead re-landscaping the two entrances next year afterthe new signs are installed.

The decorative pots at the entrance doors are NOT to beused as trash receptacles. Please, refrain from droppingcigarette butts, paper or your dog refuse in them.

A reminder of the snow removal for Springmill is enclosed inthe Sentinel. Any questions, please, call Tracey. Rememberto clear your driveway of any garden pots as the snowremovers are not responsible for breakage.

The last fertilizer for our lawns should be done. Our shrubsare trimmed and our gardens are put to bed for the winter....Think warm thoughts

Carolyn Bodden

Clubhouse Committee

The Clubhouse Committee met on October 3, 2013. Electionfor officers was held with the outcome being unanimous forChairman, Julia Hambrecht; Vice Chairman, Bob Hill,;Secretary, Ann Marie Burns; Treasurer, Eileen Bengermino.All members returned to the committee. GlendaSchneiderman attended as a guest.

It was a fairly slow month for the committee but now thingsare going to start at full speed. Once we have our budgetapproved we can start planning our next projects. 2014 willbe an exciting year for the Clubhouse Committee.

A request has come in from several residents about a portableramp that they could borrow for use at their house. If anyoneknows of anyone who has one that they do not need andwould like to donate please contact Tracey or Julia.

As a reminder this time of year the weather is alwayschanging. We do try to keep the clubhouse as comfortable aspossible. Remember to bring a sweater if you find that it isnot warm enough.

Our next meeting is Thursday, November 14, 2013 at10:00AM. All are welcome to our meetings.

Julia Hambrecht

Springmill Directory - 2014If there is any changes to your information from last year’sdirectory, please make sure that Julie Hambrecht getsthem by November 15. Either E-Mail them to her:jfleury16@atlanticbb.net or fill out the enclosed form.

Thanks.

Joe Grippo

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Library Update…November

Listed below are the on-going programsat NCC Southern Library. Phone numberfor information or registration is (302)378-5588. The hours at the library are:Monday 10-8, Tuesday/Wednesday 1-8,Thursday- Saturday 10-5, and closed onSunday. NOTE: The library will have 3closures; November 11, 28, and 29 forholiday observations.

On-Going Programs� Adult Reading Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of the

month at 7:00 PM.� E-book and Audio book tutoring by appointment during

library hours.� Knitting Circle meets alternate Tuesdays at 7:00 pm,

for all levels of experience.� 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

monthly topic and to register

Adult Programs…$$ and registration required� Senior Yoga Four 1 hour classes with Crystal Walker

$24/mo. Wednesday 10:30-11:30� Defensive Driving: Advanced $27 Saturday,

November 16 from 9:00-12:00.� Zumba Gold Sat. 10:30-11:30 $6 drop-in fee,

instructor is Elisa Cordera

Children’s Programs…$$ and registration required� Movers & Shakers (2-4) $13.50 for four 45 min.

classes, Thurs. 10:00-10:45, Learning games, music� Rhythm, Rhyme & Story Time (3+) Fridays at 10:15.

FREE� Math & Science Discovery (ages 3+) Friday, Nov. 1, at

10:30 am.

June Stemmle

Around Town

June StemmleSonya Comstock

Town Meeting

At the October meeting, a plan proposing a6,895 sq.ft. Advance Auto Parts businesswas presented to the Mayor and TownCouncil. This business would be locatednear KFC.

A resident voiced his annoyance at the rockband music on October 5 which was part ofthe RocktoberFest playing loud music whichhe said could be heard in his home at night. He asked theMayor to consider selecting another venue for this eventnext year.

Sonya Comstock

Our Daily Bread Update

Our Daily Bread Dining Room of MOT, Inc. is a foodprogram with the mission to feed low-income families,individuals, children, the elderly and the impoverished inMiddletown, Odessa, Townsend communities withnutritious meals served at no cost and withoutdiscrimination.

We take great pride in sharing food with the hungry. Ourmain goal is to operate and sufficiently maintain a “soupkitchen” in the Town of Middletown. We are achieving thisgoal by:

� Serving meals from Dale United Methodist Church onLake Street in Middletown

� Completing one full year of service by providing mealsevery 1st and 3rd Mondays from 12pm until 1:30 pm

� Successfully providing approximately 1000 meals topeople in need to date.

One does not have to be homeless to eat. It may helpthose who have been disenfranchised save a meal foranother time. Under the leadership of Tim DeSchepper,we are serving the Middletown, Odessa and Townsendresidents with an average participation of 42 per serving.

We have a magnificent group of volunteers who serve onan as needed basis.   We ensure that all volunteers whohave signed up to volunteer have an opportunity to serve.So if you haven't signed up; we welcome you. You do nothave to be a server in the soup kitchen to serve as avolunteer. You may have other skills such as clerical,grant writing, design and or maintaining our web site etc.We meet the 2nd Thursday evening at 5pm in theChamber of Commerce building, at 216 N. Broad Street inMiddletown. So, come out and see what we do and findyour niche' in this upcoming program to support yourcommunity.

Our long term goal is to be able to serve weekly. To do so,we plan to secure our own facility and we are looking for

support. We accept financial contributions that can bededucted as a tax write off. If you can’t be a volunteer, youcan make a one time or ongoing contribution…NO GIFT ISTOO SMALL. We have a wide variety of contributors.Some give monthly, while others yearly.

Mark Herner

Middletown Historical SocietyA video presentation on “White Gold” will be presented at themonthly meeting of the MHS on Tuesday, November 19, 7:30p.m., at the Academy Building on N. Broad St. This videorecounts Delaware’s past and present oyster industry,attempts to revive it and the efforts of one couple to bring awooden schooner back to its former glory. The public isinvited and the event is free.

Terry Markisohn

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Cultural EventsMiddletownEverett TheatreFri/Sat – Nov. 1 & 2 - 7:30 p.m. – “Planes” – Disney cartoonmovie – Tickets - $6/4Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun – 7:30 p.m. Sat/Sun 2 p.m. Nov. 14/15/16 –“Narnia – The Musical” – presented by God’s Power & Light Co.– based on the children’s novel – The Lion, the Witch and theWardrobe - Tickets $14 / children 2-12 $6

Main StreetEverett TheatreSat. Nov. 9 - 3pm -- “Holiday Fashion Show”Sat. Nov. 23 – 10-1 p.m. – “Main Street Christmas” – Parade,family activities, photos with Santa at the Gibby

MOT Sr. CenterFri/Sat., Nov. 22 (11-3 p.m.) & 23 - 9-3 p.m. – “ChristmasFestival” – Arts & Crafts, Quilting, Knitting & Crochet, Ceramics,Jewelry & Bake Sale

OdessaCorbit-Calloway Library, 378-8838Sun. Nov. 3 – 2 p.m. – “So You Think You Know All AboutDelaware” – storyteller – Ed Okonowicz – FREE

House ToursWed. Nov. 3 – Dec. 31 – Historic Odessa Houses tours –Christmas exhibit – “An Old English Christmas of WashingtonIrving” – the Wilson-Warner House – Storybook Trees Exhibit andDoll House Exhibit 1910-1980 – Tickets $8Sat. Dec. 7 - 10-7 p.m. - “Christmas in Odessa” – 49th year –Self-guided tour of private homes, Craft Show at Old OdessaSchool, lunch/dinner – Tickets - $15 in advance. $20 day ofevent

BridgevilleVicinity of Royal Farms, Rt. 13 & Rt. 404Punkin ChunkinNov. 1-3 – Pumpkin hurling event and outdoor celebrationincluding vendors, crafts, live entertainment and cooking contests.Tickets - $10 (children – free) Fund raising event.

ArdenThe New Candlelight Theater, 2208 Millers Rd, 302-475-2313Matinee & eveningSept. 13-Nov. 3 - “A Chorus Line” – winner of 9 Tony Awards –highlights pain and struggle of actors trying to get hired for aBroadway musical. Tickets - $56 – includes dinner buffet.Nov. 15-Dec. 22 – “Christmas by Candlelight” - Holidayvariety show for entire family. Tickets - $56 (adult) $33 (children)includes dinner buffet

Smyrna Opera House, 7 W. South Street , 302-653-4236Fri. Nov. 8– Dec. 15 - “18th Annual Art show” – Artwork fromlocal/regional artists.Sat. Nov. 9 – 7:30 p.m. – “Tri-Alpha” – Trio joined by vocalistSaundra Silliman, singing tunes from the Billie Holliday songbook. Other music – jazz, blues, rock and world Music. Tickets - $18Sat/Sun. Nov. 16 & 17 – 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. – “Treasure Island”produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service.Inc., Englewood, CO. – Tickets - $12

DoverSchwartz Center for the Arts, 226 S. State St., (302) 678-5152Tues. Nov. 12 – 7 p.m. – “The Jazz Ambassadors” – officialtouring big band of the US Army. FREE performance. Call to beput on waiting list.Sat. Nov. 16 – 7 p.m. – “Jimmy Heath Quartet” - NationalEndowment of the Arts Jazz Master – Saxaphonist/composer &arranger – Tickets - $25

Sun. Nov. 17 – 2 p.m. – “Madame Bovary: Ho Ho Ho” – MusicalComedy - Presented by The Delaware Bar Assn.- Tickets - $25

WilmingtonGrand Opera House, 818 North Market St., 302-652-5577Fri. Nov. 1 - 8 p.m. – “Steven Wright” – stand-up comedian –Tickets - $31-$39Sat/Sun. Nov. 2 & 3 – 8 p.m. – Sun 7 p.m. – “Spank!” - TheFifty Shades Parody for adult audiences only. Comedy, musicalnumbers – Tickets - $33-$45Tues. Nov. 5 – 8 p.m. – “Chamber 1 – DSO” – Tickets - $60Wed. Nov. 6 – 8 p.m. – “Gordon Lightfoot” - 50 Years On TheCarefree Highway Tour" – Tickets - $36-$43Fri. Nov. 8 – 8 p.m. – “Aaron Neville” – Singing pop, R&B andcountry music. Tickets - $37-$45Sat. Nov. 9 – 8 p.m. – “World Blues” – celebration of Americanblues music’s global influence. Tickets - $36-$44Fri. Nov. 15 – 8 p.m. – “Clint Black” – country music singer –Tickets - $42-$50Fri. Nov. 15 – 8 p.m. – (Baby Grand) - “Swear and Shake –The Honey Badgers” - rock music – Tickets - $18Sat. Nov. 16 – 8 p.m. – “Wanda Sykes” – stand-up comedian –Tickets - $54-$63Fri. Nov. 22 – 8 p.m. (Baby Grand) – “The Last Bison” – specialguests – The Ballroom Thieves – Seven-member ensembleperforming folk music – Tickets - $17Sat. Nov. 23 – 8 p.m. – “Joe Ely, Ruthie Foster and PaulThorn” - Three accomplished singer/songwriters performtraditional music. Tickets - $31-$38Sun. Nov. 24 – 3 p.m. – “Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales” -Puppets, music and magic blend in the telling of classic stories –Tickets - $23/$18

Delaware Theater Co., 200 Water Street, 594-1100Oct. 16-Nov. 3, Evening/Matinee Performances“Lend Me A Tenor” – check into this 1930’s hotel-stay completewith mistaken identities, misunderstandings, mixed signals andlots of doors. Follow the fiery-tempered, world famous Italiansuperstar, as he arrives in Cleveland to make his debut with thelocal opera company and then goes missing. Chaos on a trulyoperatic level ensues. Tickets - $35-$49 (Senior discounts)

NewarkChapel Theater, 27 N. Chapel St., 368-2041 / 368-2248Nov. 8-16 – 7:30 p.m. , Sun. Matinee - 2 p.m.“Blithe Spirit” – Socialite invites eccentric clairvoyant to conducta séance hoping to gather material for his next book. Schemebackfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying firstwife after the séance. Chaotic, surprises and laughs. Tickets -$10

Foreign FilmsUniversity of Delaware, 302-831-4066Sunday – 7:00 p.m. - FreeNov. 3 – “Alois Nebel” – Animated drama film – set in the late1980s in a small village close to the Polish border and tells thestory of a train dispatcher who begins to suffer fromhallucinations. Czech film - in Czech – 84 min.Nov. 10 – “The Kid with a Bike” – winner of Grand Jury Prize atthis year’s Cannes Film Festival. This film delves into theemotional life of a troubled 11-year old Cyril when his fatherabandons him. He searches for his bike and ends up becominga ward of a kind hairdresser who is determined to help him.Belgian film – in French – 87 min.Nov. 17 – “The Well-Digger’s Daughter” – French film aboutlove, family and the seductive beauty of the Provencalcountryside. A father would like to see one of his daughtersmarry his employee, but Patricia becomes romantically involvedwith a rich young man. French film – in French – 119 min.

Sonya Comstock

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The Vermont Trip

If you’re one of those cup ½ empty types, we did miss peakfoliage. But if you’re a cup ½ full type, this trip wasoverflowing with “good times had by all.” We hadwonderful weather, congenial companions, hospitableaccommodations, an interesting itinerary, and deliciousdinners. Sorry you missed it, but here’s the scoop.

Our Celebrity motor coach, with Jim at the helm, arrived ontime and we departed that Monday for the Pointe Hotel atthe Castle Hill Resort and Spa in Ludlow, Vermont (802-226-7688) or www.cavendishpointe.com . Our rooms werespacious and the view of the mountains just so…oooVermont. We had most of our meals at the hotel, with theexception of one evening at Castle Hill, the homeconstructed by Allen Miller Fletcher, a wealthy Vermontgovernor in 1925. Today it is considered a showplaceresort with its redwood and stone English Cotswold style.

After a welcoming Vermont roast turkey dinner on our firstnight, we settled in and prepared for two full days of touring.Tuesday had us in the breakfast room by 7 am beforeleaving for a cruise on Lake Champlain aboard the M/VCarillon and its delightfully informative and humoroushusband and wife crew. Then it was on to Middlebury, awalkable college town, with time for lunch (I’d recommendThe Bakery, though others found equally yummy places forlunch.) and not enough time to browse in all the shops. Afterlunch, we reboarded our bus and visited the DanforthPewter Company to see how pewter is tooled (amazing howthey go from a pewter disk to a finished piece) and then on tothe New England Maple Museum to see how sugaring isdone…every process was documented in mini exhibits andartifacts, providing an historical connotation along the way.

We all looked forward to the dinner and entertainmentwhen we returned to our hotel. I personally am not a fan ofthe typical magician, but the magician of the evening wasas much a comedian as a magician, surprising us all withhis acumen at close range and including EVERYONE inthe room in his act. Then it was off to bed as Wednesday

would be another full day.

On Wednesday, our first stop after breakfast was theVermont Country Store in Weston…an old-time generalstore that has grown over the decades to a two-storybuilding that has more than one location in the state. Butyou can still get items from candy you’d remember fromyour childhood to any household or clothing item. The staffwas super helpful and you could box and wrap for FREE!When’s the last time you had that service offered?Shopping makes you hungry, so it was on toManchester…the 5th Avenue of Vermont. The stores andoutlets were spread out, but within walking distance of oneanother. There were lots of good places for lunch. Wealso got to see the Equinox Hotel with its marblesidewalks, and had a drive-thru of Hildene, Todd Lincoln’ssummer home. Our last stop for the day was a visit to theFriesians of Majesty Stables for a tour and horse show.Friesians, a breed I hadn’t heard of are used in dressage.They are magnificent animals. The owner was quitepassionate as he told us about, and showed us, his prizestallions, mares, and colts. I learned a LOT!

A quick ride back to our hotel, time to change, and then itwas your choice to walk up or ride up the hill to the Castlefor our special dinner, complete with a pianist. It was theperfect end to our short Vermont visit. We returned to thehotel under a full moon in the crisp autumn air. After arestful night’s sleep, it would be time to depart for home.

Thanks to Guy and Betty Freeman and the Travel Groupfor another memorable experience. Should you beplanning a trip to Vermont, other places of interest wouldinclude the Middlebury Quarry, Ben & Jerry’s Factory tour,the Billings Farm & Museum, the Echo Lake Aquarium andScience Center, the Pond Hill Ranch and Rodeo,Surgarbush Farm, or a scenic train ride on the GreenMountain Railroad.

June Stemmle

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Meet Your New Neighbors

Joann Campbell moved into 35Springmill Drive during thesummer. I got to know her as oneof the “larks” (early morningexercisers) at the pool. She was adelightful addition to our littlegroup, as I’m sure she will be toher new neighbors on SpringmillDrive. She has already jumpedinto the social activities by joiningthe Singles Group.

Before moving to our community, she resided locally onShallcross Lake Road in Middletown since 1968. When amove became part of her future, she looked “all over at55+ communities in the area.” She chose Springmillbecause it was established, had lovely homes, andwonderful people (I guess our reputation precedes us.)

Joann enjoys spending time with her family andgrandchildren. She is also active at the MOT SeniorCenter…she is head of their SOS singles’ group. Otheractivities include gardening, swimming, and participatingin some of our social activities. She believes in doing herpart for the community and is already on the CommunityEvents Committee.

June Stemmle

Meet Your NeighborVera Bagnatori, of 227 Patience Way, has had a well-documented life, especially in her 9th decade. Hopefullywe’ll add some details as yet undocumented.

Vera was born in Wilmington, Delaware, near RockfordTower. She attended a one-room schoolhouse…ForestOak, complete with a gender correct outhouse. She thenattended Stanton Elementary school. Hers was the firstclass in the new school. Upon graduating from Henry C.Conrad High School, she continued her education atBeacom (now Goldy Beacom) College. Her first real jobwas as a secretary with Atlas Powder Company, an affiliateof DuPont.

Vera met her husband, Giulio, who was from Rhode Island,at a USO dance in 1944. He was in the Army Air Corpsand stationed at New Castle Airbase. The couple marriedon Groundhog Day in 1945 and had their first child ninemonths later. They had four more children in quicksuccession before she returned to work…DuPont again, inNewport, in 1956. Vera left her full-time position in 1963and worked as a temp for a while. One job that shesubstituted in led to a permanent position, in which sheworked until 1982. Vera’s last position, before retiring, wasas an administrative assistant with Zenker and Styer,CPAs.

After a short move to Chicago, Vera’s husband retired,and the Bagnatoris returned to Delaware. He started hisown business in manufacturing container packagingmachinery. Life continued, as it does, until he passedaway in 2001. Vera remained in her home for three moreyears and then decided to move closer to her daughter,who lives in the Legends in Middletown.

Vera had seen Springmill while her husband was still alive.But they had no interest in moving at that point in time.Things change; her husband passed away, she saw herneighborhood changing, and her extended family wasgrowing. It was finally time for her to move into the nextstage of her life. So back to Springmill she came.Springmill had grown in the interim. She moved into hernew home in 2004. She “likes that there’s alwayssomething to do. It’s like one BIG family.”

Some of Vera’s pursuits since moving include reading,golfing, riding on her tricycle, participating in the SpringmillSingles, taking trips with the community, and going todances in Talleyville sponsored by a group for widows andwidowers.

During her 56 years of married life (She has been widowedfor 12 years.), she and Giulio managed to travel quite a bit.Daughter Bonny worked for TWA, enabling her parents toget discount rates and first-class seating. Their favoritedestination was Hawaii. Vera would love to get back thereagain.

Vera’s family includes fivechildren: Sandra and herhusband, Dan, who live inPennsylvania; Warren and hiswife, Ginni; Bonny andhusband Don; Vicky andhusband, John; and Vera andhusband, Tom, all who live inDelaware.

Those five children haveblessed Vera with 13grandchildren (ages 39-58), who have in turn added 17great-grandchildren (ages 7 months to 15 years) to the mix.She is fortunate that they are all living so close. I usuallytry and name all the “grands and greats,” but told Vera thatwould probably take a whole other page!

Vera’s suggestions for living to 90+ years are to stayinvolved and keep busy, try new things, and find ways tokeep doing the things you enjoy. So if you are 50, 60, 70,or 80, jot those down on your “to do” list for a happy,healthy and long life…just like Vera’s.

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Bocce PartyBocce Players Celebrate End of Season

On Friday September 27 a group of about 50 Bocce playersand guests met in the Clubhouse Great Room to celebratethe end of another successful Bocce season. Anne Lucas,Bocce Coordinator, planned the event which included lots ofgood food from Immediato’s, homemade desserts, gamesand recognition of the winning team in each of the twoleagues as well as a prize for a lucky raffle winner.

The food consisted of shrimp cocktail, platters of cold cutsand cheeses, caprese salad, chopped antipasto salad,pesto potato salad, pasta salad, rolls and garnishes.

The desserts included Limoncello Bundt Cake andLimoncello Sponge Cake with Mascarpone Icing made byBarbara Kelly, Cheesecake with Cherry Topping made by

Anne Lucas, Chocolate Cake, Marble Cheesecake, and avariety of cookies.

Jo Verni hosted a fun trivia game with 3 categories ofquestions (music, TV shows and movies). There were 30questions and the winning team (among 8 teams) had anamazing 29 correct answers.

Helene Silverman won the raffle drawing.

The Bocce winners were:Tuesday – Team Twenty Three, Julie and BobHambrecht, Judy and Bill Glass.Wednesday – Team Forza, Jo and Mark Verni, Karen andRichard Baggs.

A good time was had by all and attendees are eagerlyawaiting the start of next year’s Bocce Season.

Dick Rausch

Pamela & Ralph Clair Ilene Lipstein, Pat Burney &Lynn Ruh

Lee Rosenson, Jerry Burney& Chuck Ruh

Herb & Barbara Abrams &Sally Sutton

Ann Hullinger, HeleneSilverman & Vera Bagnatori

Mel & Carol GeigerPeter & Joanne Kurych, Joyce &Geno Franceschina

Andy Lucas, Greg & HelenGaden

Sheila Rausch, Diane & Larry Daigle Eileen & RichardBengermino

Mark & Jo Verni,Karen and Richard Baggs.

Bill Glass & Bob Hambrecht,Judy Glass & Julie Hambrecht

Bill Noyes, Ann Raymond, Barbara & Bill Leutne andBobbie Kauffman

Helene Silverman & AnnLucas

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One More Time Musical Comedy ShowOn Saturday evening, the Springmill Community was treatedto a magical musical comedy show staring Larry and MelissaBeahm and mascot King Henry.

Some 70 plus residents attended the show. The Great Roomrocked with music from the 40’s through the 60’s. We allenjoyed the comical renditions of Elvis, Annie Get Your Gun,Cher, Groucho Marx and others. King Henry also made anappearance from his castle to greet all. The musical comedywas absolutely delightful and enjoyed by all.

Hats off again to the CEC and Ginny Grippo for putting thisshow together and making it a very enjoyable evening. Ofcourse, the show was followed by desserts and coffee whichalso grabbed everyone's attention.

Many thanks to the CEC for trying to come up with differentevents that might be of interest to the Community. This onewill be hard to follow but we have said that in the past!!

Joe Grippo

Richard & EileenBengermino

Ruth Rudloff & Harry Hill

Jerry & Pat Steskal

Mary Sabatino, LoisBaker & Peggy Andrews

Herb Allen, Vera Bagnatori, &Mark Verni

Melissa & Larry BeahmPat Frail & AnnNewswanger

Bev Strong, Peggy Andrews, & GinnyGrippo

Margaret & ClarenceBailey

Joy McGrath &Maureen Maxwell

Tony & JoanneGiantonio

Greg Gaden &Herb Frank

Shirley & Gene Smith

Carol & Mel GeigerBill Altman & FredBodden

Heather Prall, Sheila & Dick Rausch

Joel Schneiderman &Marc Lichtenfield

Gene & Barbara AltJanet & Jerry Geftman& Lee Rosenson

Don Strong & JeanRoyal

Phyliss Lichtenfield &Glenda Schneiderman

Diane & Larry JenkinsJanet & Mark HernerHelen & Greg Gaden Helene Silverman, Carolyn Bodden, &Ilene Lipstein

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Springmill Activity Contacts

Bead Making - Shirley SmithBook Club -Kay O’Day-AllenBocce – Ann LucasBowling – Larry DaigleBridge (Thursday Afternoon) - Joan GrossBunco – Looking for a CoordinatorComputer Resources – Dick RauschDoll Sewing - Carolyn RifinoGolf - Fred Wendt - MSML/Joe Tomassetti-SMGLGourmet Club – Debra KupperJazzercise – Gail RouillerLibrary – Julia Hambrecht & Eileen BengerminoMahjongg – Barbara AbramsMen’s Hearts – Len BrusseeMen’s Poker – Tom FerraraMen’s Pool – Art LambPickleball – Carl RifinoRed Hat Society – Kay O’Day-AllenRomeos - Nick CiranniRummikub - Jo Verni/Jane KimminsSocial Singles - Cathy Cioffi/Bridget McGrathTennis -Terry Markisohn & Mark VerniTexas Holdem – Janet GeftmanThe Timeless Travel Group - Glenda SchneidermanWater Aerobics – Ann Raymond/Sandy CorroziWelcoming Committee - Peggy AndrewsYoga - June Stemmle

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

Springmill Activities

Gourmet Club

About six years ago, DebKupper, Elaine Hopkinsand Joe Tomassettidecided that folks whoenjoyed cooking andsharing a special mealwith other folks was worthforming a Gourmet Cluband so it has lastedthrough the years and isstill going strong. It’smainly couples, butsingles are also verywelcome members.Elaine was Chairman before Deb but now serves as co-chairman. At least six times a year, this club of approximately40 members meets for either dinner, brunch or a cocktailparty at the Clubhouse.

Divided into five separate groups of four couples along withsingles, they rotate their dining tasks of appetizers, salads,entrées and dessert for each event. A theme is suggested foreach dinner which happens to be various countries this falland the dinner is created. Each of the five groups assumestheir role in preparing their portion of the dinner menu. Theindividual groups work with their team captain in preparingtheir contribution. Then they also serve that part of the mealto the other club members. For September the theme wasSpanish which featured seven varieties of tapas as the entreplus Gazpacho, Goat Cheese with Fig and Carmelized Onionand stuffed mushrooms for appetizers and the traditional Flandessert and of course Sangria.

All tables are set with a tablecloth, and each person bringshis/her own place setting for the

Joe Tomassetti, Elaine Hopkins, BertDekker, & Deb Kupper

Charity Committee

On October 16th, Carol Geiger and I delivered twoshopping carts filled with toilet articles, cameras, goodies,canned food, soup, crew stockings, large trash bag full ofbeanie babies , books and 75 plus snowman soups.

Thank you to everyone who donated to Stockings forSoldiers. Isabel Aviles and her sewing friends donatedmaterial to sew 100 stockings. If anyone would like tovolunteer to help stuff the stockings, it is done in NorthWilmington. They have stuffed at least 10,000 stockings inthe past 10 years. The stuffed stockings go to our soldiersin Afghanistan.

A few hours from 6:30 to 8pm is the least we could do tothank these young men and women, who make theultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe. If you wish tovolunteer, please call Maria Corvino for date and time wewill leave.

Maria Corvino

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Community Events Committee

The Comedy, Variety Show on October 5, was one of thebest events we have ever had at the Clubhouse. Larry andMelissa Beahm from the show ONE MORE TIME werehilarious (ask anyone who saw the show) A good time washad by all!!

November 2 - THANKSGIVING DINNER” Hope you gotyour reservations in on time?

November 13 - “SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ALLABOUT DELAWARE”. Trivia and tales of the First Stateby storyteller and author ED Okonowicz. This is sure to bean interesting afternoon. Light refreshments will be served.

DECEMBER 8 -“TRIM THE TREE HOLIDAY PARTY”The Community Events Committee cordially invites you toa Holiday Party as a way of thanking you for your supportthroughout the year. As we trim the tree we will enjoyeggnog and a light buffet. The Victorian Costume Carolersare sure to get us all in the holiday spirit. Please plan tojoin us. Flyer in Sentinel.

DECEMBER 31,- “NEW YEARS EVE PARTY” With thefabulous DJ Steve Kurtz Get ready to ring in “2014” at theClubhouse.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Peggy Andrews

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Book Review Restaurant Review“Echoes”

by Danielle Steel

Yes, it’s a Danielle Steel book, but it is NOT a cheesyromance novel. It is an historical novel, set in World War Iand II, seen through the eyes of two generations of theWittgenstein family, with a romantic thread holding it together.

Following the prosperous Wittgenstein family as it growsand changes over the decades opens a window into life inEurope before, during and after Hitler’s arrival on the scene.We also learn about the prejudices held at the times, byChristians and Jews…both personal and political. Beata, thescholarly and usually dutiful daughter, becomes rebellious inthe name of love. The decisions she and her young, CatholicFrench officer, Antoine de Vallerand, make, against thewishes of both families during World War I, impact the secondgeneration during World War II.

Most of the plot takes place during the second war. Hitler’satrocities are duly noted. But it is the personal story of thefamilies, and how they deal with life day to day that draws youin. Especially when Beata is suddenly widowed, with twoyoung daughters, their fears as the past overcomes thepresent, and the realities of war tear the family apart.

During the last part of the novel we see how history repeatsitself when Amadea, Beata’s oldest daughter, becomes aCarmelite nun, is forced into hiding at the height of the war,ends up in a Nazi death camp, escapes, falls in love, and hasto make some of her own life-changing decisions.

Danielle Steel did a masterful job of blending the themes oflove between a parent and child, bravery and resolution underthe worst of circumstances, and maintaining your beliefs andallegiance even in the most difficult times. If you appreciatean insightful story that keeps you hoping for a happy ending,you’ll enjoy reading Echoes…and you don’t have to peek, youdo get the happy ending eventually.

June Stemmle

Taverna121 East Main St.

Newark, DE(302) 444-4334

It was time for my birthday lunch. Knowing I loved to try newplaces, the girls took me to Taverna, recently opened by theowners of Capers & Lemons and Red Fire Grill. Theatmosphere is casual and earthy with recycled wood andwonderful aromas all around.

There is a full bar…that takes up the whole front room. In acollege town, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. The largeback room, that also houses the coal fired grill, is good sizewith booths and tables of varying sizes. The tavern serveslunch (11:30 am – 4:00 pm), dinner (4:00 – 10:00 pm), Sundaybrunch (11:30 – 3:00), caters, and does parties. They alsohave nightly specials each day of the week. The bathroomsare clean, handicapped accessible, and clearly marked.

We went for a 12:30 lunch during the week. While therestaurant was comfortably full, it was not crowded and thenoise level was moderate. We did not make a reservation, butI’m sure one would be needed for dinner or on theweekend…especially once school is in session. The servicewas friendly and attentive. We didn’t need to ask for anything.Once seated, we were served bread with a tomato and oil dipto go with our drink order. We just had water with lemon.

The menu consists of about 11 starters, 6 soup/saladchoices, 20 main plates, 8 different pizzas, and 7 types ofsandwiches. A few sides are also available. Everything isauthentically homemade. The ravioli was light as a feather,the salmon was grilled perfectly, and the hand-cut fries werecrisp and not greasy, and my chicken sandwich was moist witha delicious accompaniment of spinach, mushrooms andcheese on a toasted rosemary roll. Prices range from $4 forsoup to $16 for the salmon. To my mind, it was veryreasonable for a generous portion. A good indication of oursatisfaction was that nary a crumb was left on ourplates…though Louise just couldn’t handle that last ravioli.

While they do serve dessert…a choice of four the day we werein, we opted to go to our favorite sweet spot, The UDCreamery for ice cream. A red candle was put in my icecream and a rendition of “Happy Birthday” ensued…theperfect ending to a lovely celebration with friends. To check itout on-line, go to www.PlatinumDiningGroup.com . Tavernagets a two thumbs up from us!

June Stemmle

Book Club Choices For November

Book Club 1 (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) We will be discussingBeautiful Day by Elin Hildebrand.

Book Club 2 (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) Our groupmembers will be chatting about Calling Me Home by JulieKibler.

Book Club 3 (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our book club’sdiscourse this month will be Hotel on the Corner of Bitterand Sweet by Jamie Ford.

Book Club 4 (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) Our group will besharing The Baker’s Daughter by Sarah McCoy.

Book Club 5 (Joan Gross/3rd Tues.) When we meet, we willbe reviewing Tracey Chevalier’s The Last Runaway.

June Stemmle

New E-Mail AddressWilma Feinberg

wilmaf1@hotmail.com

Springmill Library

Requests have come in for jigsaw puzzles. Please feel freeto donate to the library.

Julia Hambrecht

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What’s Happening. . .Springmill Visits Volunteer Hose Company

As a result of the Sentinel’s September 2013 “AroundTown” article which featured the Middletown VolunteerHose Company, Fire Chief Frank Bailey invited Springmill

residents to participate in a personal tour of the facilities onGreen Street. On September 24 seventeen residentsshowed up for a very informative one-hour tour. Fire ChiefBailey conducted the tour which included a look at thevarious fire trucks, ambulances and other equipment usedin fire and rescue efforts. Residents were shown thekitchen and catering hall and fire museum which contributefunds to the $800,000 annual budget.

One of the most interesting parts of the tour was thesecond floor of the facility, which includes bunk rooms(male and female) for firefighters who spend the night.There is also a beautifully appointed meeting room used toconduct fire company business meetings. The upstairsarea also has a fully equipped gym, kitchen and recreationroom containing pool tables, table tennis, shuffleboard anda home theatre to help make the almost 150 firefightersand EMTs comfortable while on duty or just to relax ontheir own time.

It was very satisfying to see this very professional facilityand gave the attendees a feeling of confidence that theVolunteer Hose Company makes Springmill andMiddletown a safer place to live.

Dick Rausch

Delaware State Fire School

On Monday, September 23,Scott Schmidt,representative of the StateFire School, gave apresentation to residentsstressing how fire can beavoided in the home. Hesaid that more home firesstart in the kitchen thananywhere else in the home.Kitchen fires happen often because folks tend to walk awayfrom something cooking on the stove and forget to checkback. Another suggestion was to wear short, tight-fitting ortightly-rolled sleeves when cooking. Should clothes catchfire, stop, drop and roll over and over to put the fire out.

The home dryer is another fire hazard when lint filters arenot cleaned with each load of laundry.

He suggested that everyone have a home fire escape planto escape in the event of a fire. Also, include provisions inyour plan for anyone who has a disability.

If there is a fire, it is important to get out immediately andmeet at an established meeting place. Smoke alarms savelives. Batteries should be changed every year. For peoplewho are deaf or hard of hearing, install smoke alarms thatuse flashing lights to alert them. In an emergency, dial 911without delay.

Sonya Comstock

What’s Cookin’ for ThanksgivingRoasted Sweet Potatoes

It is almost mandatory to have some type of sweet potatoor yam dish to accompany the Thanksgiving feast. Thisdish is a somewhat different and healthy way to fill thatrequirement. Thanks to Chris Chappelle for putting ToniTelck’s recipe on her Facebook page.

Ingredients:3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size cubes2 tsp. olive oil1 tbsp butter1 tbsp brown sugar (organic)1 tsp. ground cinnamon¼ tsp. ground nutmegPinch of ground gingerSea or kosher salt to taste

Preparation:� Preheat oven to 350 degrees.� Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray.� Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite size cubes

and place in baking dish.� Melt butter and pour over potatoes along with olive oil,

brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.� Add more sugar or cinnamon if desired.� Toss to coat evenly.� Bake in oven – 60 minutes.

Stir the sweet potatoes once or twice during roasting.

Chris ChappelleDick Rausch

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Bob Gross has been one of the hardest working and visiblemembers of the Board for the past 3 years. In August BobGross announced that he would not seek reelection whenhis term on the Board expired at the end of September.Bob’s volunteer days are not over, though, as he wasrecently asked and agreed to take on the role of AssistantTreasurer, a non Board position, to support Jim Merrill whowas elected to the Board in September and took on theadditional responsibility of Treasurer.

At the Annual Meeting onSeptember 27 Board PresidentBob Lhulier presented Bob Grosswith a beautiful, engraved plaqueto recognize his years of serviceto the community. A bouquet ofroses was presented to JoanGross for the support she hasprovided to both Bob andSpringmill over the past years.

Congratulations to Bob and Joan who represent the type ofselfless volunteers that help make Springmill the kind ofcommunity in which we all enjoy living.

Dick Rausch

Bob Gross’s Service to CommunityRecognized

Bob Gross became an activemember of the Springmillcommunity almost as soon as heand wife Joan came to Springmill 8½ years ago. Bob initially joinedthe Communications Committee asa customer service person and wasinstrumental in helping solicit theadvertisers that make The Sentinela financially self sufficientpublication.

After spending a couple of years on the CommunicationsCommittee, Bob joined the Finance Committee. Hebecame an integral part of the group that helps to ensurethat Springmill remains a fiscally sound community. Bobwas encouraged to join the Board in 2010, to fill theremaining one year term of a Board member who left thecommunity. He successfully ran for election in 2011.Based upon his activity with the Finance Committee he waselected as Treasurer and held that position for most of histenure on the Board.

Living GreenTips for Living a Greener Life - Part 2

Part 2 of “Tips for Living a Greener Life” includessuggestions for things you can look for and do to makeyour home a safer, healthier and more economical place tolive.

� Laundry activities are the second-biggest water userin a home. New water- and energy-efficient machinescan save big on utility bills, and the technologiesemployed in those machines also can be gentler toyour clothes, help you use less detergent and reducedrying time. When replacing your washing machine,look for a “WashWise” qualified model.

� Plain water on a cloth works great for the vastmajority of dusting chores. If in need of something morepowerful, choose the least-toxic product for the job athand.

� Excessive moisture can cause structural damage andmold growth, resulting in compromised indoor airquality and health problems. Common sources ofindoor moisture include leaky roofs, windows andplumbing. Establish a maintenance routine thatincludes inspecting for signs of leakage and waterdamage. Activities within the home, such as cookingand bathing, produce large amounts of moisture, whichcan cause structural damage and mold growth. Keeppots covered when boiling liquids, and use ventilationwhen cooking and bathing.

� Survey your home's exterior for clogged gutters,foliage in contact with the roof or walls (shrubberyshould be kept a minimum of 12 inches from the

house), and improperly graded surfaces (soils shouldslope away from the home's foundation).

� Mercury is present in small quantities in fluorescentbulbs, and in larger quantities in older thermostats andsome light switches. These items must be disposed ofat a hazardous waste collection site. HomeImprovement Centers (Lowes and Home Depot) andPine Tree Corners Transfer Station in Townsendaccept some types of hazardous waste.

� The efficiency of a furnace for turning energy intoheat is described as Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency.Older furnaces may have an AFUE rating as low as 50percent. New models may have an AFUE of 90 percentor higher. New models feature electronic ignition,eliminating this waste as well. Look for Energy-Star-qualified furnaces with a high AFUE.

� The average American home contains twotelevisions, a DVR and/or DVD player and threephones. These home electronics can use more energythan you think. As you replace existing equipment, lookfor Energy Star models that help reduce carbonemissions.

� Range hoods help remove excess moisture andcombustion gases caused by cooking activities. TheHome Ventilation Institute recommends installing a fanwith the capacity to move air at the rate of 100 cubicfeet per minute. Also, hood-style kitchen vents tend tobe more energy efficient than downdraft models.

� Carpeting acts as a collector for toxins tracked into thehome and those released from indoor sources, such aslead-based paint dust. It also harbors dust mites andother allergens. Reduce this hazard with a weeklyvacuuming schedule. Many vacuums disperse smallbits of dust. Instead, look for Continued on Pg. 26

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Spotlight onOur Advertisers

"This series will "Spotlight" one of ouradvertisers each month. Advertisers arechosen on a random basis."

Art & Craft Spotlight

Pearl Kastli of 586 Whispering Trail, is one busy lady.Her specialty is fleurage…an old art form using pressedplant and flower parts to create art, “painting with flowers.”

Pearl spends a good part of her day taking the herbs andflowers she has grown indoors and outdoors and pressingthem into flower collages. She works in a home studio andsays the creative process is “the joy of her life.”

Pearl came to love nature and art early in life. She was“brought up in a garden” by her parents, who were bothcreative and avid gardeners. Pearl always had an interestin drawing and growing flowers. She has enjoyed art in allits forms, taking many classes and workshops over theyears. She has worked with oils, watercolors, pastels, fiberarts, and metal. It wasn’t until the late ‘70’s that shedecided to combine art and horticulture…it was also thebirth of fleurage. By “growing and pressing her plantmaterial, she could have a small touch, a sweet memory,of her garden for many years.”

Pearl’s husband, Fred, is very supportive of her work.When a piece is finished, they work together to choose justthe right setting for the art. He cuts the mats and sheframes the work.

Pearl’s work has been exhibited in New York, New Jersey,Pennsylvania and Delaware. Shehas been an exhibiting artist at the Guild of Creative Arts inNJ for twenty years. Pearl has also been invited toparticipate in the annual fall art and craft show at HagleyMuseum here in DE.

But you don’t have to get in your car to view her work.Every year, Pearl hosts a display of Continued on Pg. 26

A Better Cleanout Service

Jeff and Michelle Calder, ownersof A Better Cleanout Service,consider their service essential toSpringmill residents who may bedownsizing to a smaller dwellingand have way too much infurnishings to take with them.However, they may not want to gothrough the exhausting experienceof having strangers come into theirhome over a period of time to seewhat they are selling and then dealwith the hassling of price. Springmill does have an annualyard sale which is beneficial to many residents who want tosell a few items, but the timing may not be right for thosewho are moving. Selling everything in the home meansmany people have to be on hand for that one day.

With 30 years of experience in helping people with estatesand relocation, it relieves the home owner or familymembers of an enormous responsibility to removepersonal belongings with as little exertion as possible. Formany, the thought of trying to rid the home of these items

is not only overwhelming, but emotional and exhausting.

One phone call brings this service to your home to look atthe possessions no longer wanted. They ask that nosorting or discarding be done in advance. What happensnext are the following steps. ABC Service visits the homeand talks to the owner or family member about what itemsare to be kept and what are to be sold. Donations aremade to charitable organizations of non-saleable items anda detailed list of items given to the homeowner for taxdeduction. Those items to be sold are removed and takento auction companies for resale with an inventory of itemssold with prices provided. The owner makes the finaldecision on items to be kept in the home. Some items arerecycled if possible. What might take a family memberweeks or months to clean out items, will usually take ABCservice only a few days.

This company handles estate cleanouts, moving, garage andbasement cleanouts along with junk removal. Their manyyears of experience helps people unload whole or partialhousehold items by assuming the entire burden of emptyinghomes relieving the home owner or family members of thisburdensome task. Fees are affordable, and the saleableitems usually cover all the cost of this service.

ABC Service can be reached at 302-584-6024. Freeestimates will be given as to the best possible solution foryour situation. Both Jeff and Michelle say “relax and let theprofessionals do all the work” so moving can be as stressfree as possible. ABC Service is both licensed andinsured.

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event. Dress isnot formal, but everyone makes an effort to dress up.Members bring their own wine and/or beverage. Dinnerbegins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. All members pay$15 every other month which is used to reimburse membersfor their cost of food.

Deb says everyone enjoys the events, and all responsibilities arenow “down to a science” so the events run smoothly. Treasureris Joe Tomassetti, and Glenda Schneiderman has served asco-chairman.

For those folks who would like to act as subs when members arenot available, please contact Elaine to be added to the list. Thisclub is year round and if there are surplus funds at the end of theseason, a catered dinner or a dinner at a select restaurant isscheduled.

No one has to be a gourmet cook to join – just the desire tobe with a group that enjoys being together in preparing amemorable meal enjoyed by all. So an evening out withcongenial neighbors sharing pleasant conversation and aspecial dinner is what the Gourmet Club offers to all residentswho would like to participate and so close to home too.

Sonya Comstock

her work at an openhouse. Over the years, I’ve purchased seven of herpieces…some individual flowers, others groupings of herbs,and a few landscapes…all created from flower petals,herbs, and leaves. She would like to invite all of you tojoin her NOVEMBER 23, from 9 am to 5 pm as anintroduction to her “fleurage.” So, be sure to put the date onyour calendar, and then just stop by and be welcomed in.With the holidays quickly approaching, you may just find agift for that person “who has everything.” I’m sure once yousee this beautiful art form, you’ll want a sweet memory ofnature too.

June Stemmle

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vacuums with HEPA filters (high-efficiency filters that catch tiny particles) and dirt sensors signal when a carpet's clean.� Look for products free of added perfumes. Many

scented products contain chemicals that cancompromise indoor air quality and irritate the skin andlungs.

� The options for green home furnishings are growing.Even mainstream retailers are greening up their lineswith responsibly harvested Forest Stewardship Councilwood, natural and organic fabrics and floor coveringsand more.

� Garages often contain combustion byproducts(including carbon monoxide) from car engines, as wellas pesticides, paints and other hazardous householdproducts. Make sure the door from the house to thegarage has a high-quality seal around the entireperimeter, including the threshold.

Some of these items may seem fairly extreme but you canpick and choose among them to help make your livingenvironment healthier, your home more comfortable and theworld a bit greener.

Dick Rausch

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In Memoriam

Both the Springmill Sentinel and the SpringmillCommunity would like to extend our condolences to thefollowing:� Margaret and William Yeashvich on the passing of

her son.� Linda Vible on the passsing of her mother, Mary,

who was also a Springmill resident.� Janice Marsden on the passing of her mother.� Noel Carey on the passing of her husband, Ed.� Kathy Kobus on the passing of her sister.� Karol Segal on the passing of her husband, Marty.

May they rest in peace.

Joe Grippo

Pool Room Chatter

Len Brussee "tore up the table" (perfect games) inSeptember on the 4th, 12th and the 20th in the game of "8Ball". Bob Cohen, also on the 4th of September, turned ina perfect score of "8 Ball". October was an "off" month forall the players.

I'd like to remind the men of the community that "Men'sPool" is open to all on Mon.,Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from1 P.M. - 4 P.M.

Art Lamb

Board of DirectorsVolunteer Party

SundayNovember 3rd

Clubhouse3 PM

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