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Middletown Historical Society“Middletown Goes to War”

A new partnership between the Middletown Historical Societyand the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairshas been formed which allows for the current displays at theOld Academy building. Both organizations made this newexhibit possible. The Historical Society provided the research,stories and artifacts, while the Division of Historical andCultural Affairs designed and organized display

David Matsen, Vice President of the Historical Society, saysthe current exhibit is definitely first-class. It dates back to theAmerican Revolution through the Vietnam War completewith weapons, uniforms, photos, first-person accounts andlog books. Along with video screens showing the effects ofthe wars, life back home is also featured. Matsen thankedthe many residents who provided assistance with the exhibitincluding loaning uniforms from various wars.

Assembling this exhibit took almost two years, saysSpringmill resident, Terry Markisohn, President, whoinitiated the exhibit, and with the cooperation of localresidents who contributed many artifacts, the display

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITY July 2014Volume XII, Issue 7

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Sentinel Index

Entrance Landscaping/ July 4th………………….…..…….Pg. 1Historical Society Display…… ………………….…………Pg. 1Committee Reports ………………………………..…Pg. 3, 5, 17Notes From Your Board (Jim Merrill) ……………….……Pg. 5Library Update/Historical Society..………………………..Pg. 7

Book & Restaurant Reviews……………………….……….Pg. 9Town Meeting/New Business…………………..…….…….Pg. 9Granddaughter Crowned Miss Delaware......................Pg. 11Granddaughter Names Delaware State Shell................Pg. 11Meet Your Neighbor (Gloria & Al Maloney)...................Pg. 13Memorial Day Party Pictures..…………………………….Pg. 14Garage Sale/Pool Opening/Yoga Pictures………………Pg. 15Waste Collection Procedures ........................................Pg. 17Book Club Choices..........................................................Pg. 17Cultural Events in Delaware ….….………..……….……..Pg. 19Advertiser’s Spotlight (All Therapy)..............................Pg. 19Giving Doll Project Reaches 1000 .................................Pg. 21Recipe Box…………….…………………………….. ………Pg 21Home Repair Update/Yoga.............................................Pg. 23Waste Procedures…………………………………………..Pg. 23Travel Log Naples, FL.....................................................Pg. 25Sports News ....................................................................Pg. 26Mayor Visits ……….…………………………………………Pg. 26

THE FOURTH OF JULYLet’s face it, Memorial Day may mark the start of theseason, and the thermometer may jump into the 80’s inJune, but the true start of summer, and the highlight ofmany people’s summer is having a party on the Fourth ofJuly. The fourth is when things really start rolling. It’sactually warm enough to get into the pool, yourgrandchildren visit more frequently, and food preparationis easier with all the fresh fruits and vegetables. Ofcourse, we can’t forget ice cream to cool us off on thosesizzling summer days. Yes, we celebrate our manyfreedoms, but in reality, it is freedom from stress…andbeing out of the kitchen, that makes this holiday a trueoccasion to enjoy yourself.

As we recognize how truly blessed we are this year; forthose spacious skies, amber waves of grain, purplemountain majesties, and fruited plains, let’s also celebrateour friends and families. Raise those glasses of iced tea(or the beverage of choice) this Fourth of July. Here’s toall the reasons we have to rejoice for this country and forour forefathers, who had the good sense not to sign theDeclaration of Independence in December. Happy Fourthof July everyone! And may the fireworks begin!

June Stemmle

Entrance LandscapingCompleted

In early June, Forever Green completed the long awaitedlandscape project surrounding the Windmill Drive entrancesign. Several landscape workers completed the project intwo days. Carolyn Bodden’s property committee reporttalks more about this beautification project.

View looking toward Rte. 301from Windmill Dr. Many dozensof plants and a tree were used

View looking from the south whichis the side of the sign facing the

small pond and windmill

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Springmill Homeowners Association801 Windmilll Lane * 376•5466

Board of DirectorsBob Lhulier, PresidentJim Merrill, Treasurer

Barb Kelly, Fred Bodden, Carl RifinoBoard Recording Secretary: Joan Gross

Community Manager: Tracey LundTracey.Lund@mamc.com

Charity Committee: Maria CorvinoClubhouse Committee: Julia Hambrecht

Communications Committee: Dick RauschCommunity Events: Beverly Strong/Peggy Andrews

Finance Committee: Jim CrisfieldMaintenance & Repair Committee: Lee Rosenson, Acting

Property Committee: Carolyn Bodden

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

Please note: All committee meetings and activitiesusing the Clubhouse must be coordinated with Tracey

Lund.

Calendar: Tracey LundFamily Emergency Numbers: Pat Howe, JoAnn Stump

Social Singles: Kathy Cioffi, Bridget McGrathSunshine: Mary Elizabeth Rhoads/Faith Altman

Committee Reports

Communications CommitteeThis month’s meeting was held on June 10. This was thefirst meeting held in the Clubhouse since the December2013 meeting. Fourteen people attended the meeting,including Jim Merrill as Board Liaison and SarahRaymond, Spring Arbor Communication’s CommitteeChair, who attended as a guest.

We welcomed Sarah to the meeting and introduced her tocommittee members. The minutes for the May meetingwere approved as the first matter of business.

Diane Daigle presented the Treasurer's report. Nineadvertisers renewed their contracts and a new advertiser wasadded. Income exceeded expenditures by over $2,400.

Carol Geiger reported that there are 43 advertisers in theJuly 2014 issue. There is a growing advertiser backlogwith a couple of new prospects.

Dick Rausch provided an overview of the editorial contentof the July Sentinel. Front page stories will be on theFourth of July, Middletown Historical Society and the newentrance landscaping. Accomplishments of twograndchildren will be featured as well.

The redesign of The Sentinel masthead was discussed.Three approaches were reviewed. A motion was madeand approved to use the new masthead with a picture ofthe entrance sign on a rotating basis.

Jim Merrill updated the committee on the progress towardestablishing a Springmill website. A contract was signedwith Association Voice to work with Springmill on the newwebsite. A meeting of interested residents will be held toorganize website maintenance activities.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The nextmeeting will be held on Tuesday July 8 at 7:00 PM in theClubhouse craft room. Residents are welcome to attend.

Dick Rausch

Property CommitteeHow does the main entrance sign area look???????…….Finally done. HOORAY...... A great job byForever Green. All plants selected are perennials anddrought tolerant. We can add annuals later or maybeplant bulbs in the fall.

TREES ….. Just a follow-up on the ongoing Springmill treerenovation project. Sometime in July the WARDARBORIAL SERVICE will be working on about 58 trees inthe common areas, restructuring tree roots, trimmingbranches and fertilizing, etc. These are salvageable treesand need not be removed. It will take 4-5 days tocomplete.

Closer to the fall, Forever Green will be removing andreplacing around 76 trees in the common areas. The PC,along with John Hosbach, Arborist, will be managing bothprojects. Dead trees will be removed from the common areaas soon as FG has had an opportunity to finish otherlandscaping chores.

Street trees that are removed for sidewalk lifting, deador diseased conditions will not be replaced. Any sodput down, we again remind homeowners to please,please water when possible. Thanks ahead of time.....

A big thank you to all homeowners for your patienceand understanding as we continue to go forward withthe renovation and replacing of trees in Springmill.

REMINDER....Please, refer to the “Landscape Guidelines”of March 2012 before doing any plant installations or otheradditions to garden areas. These guidelines follow theSpringmill Declaration document. A copy of the guidelinesmay be obtained from Tracey if you have lost the booklet.There are specific regulations in the guidelines for thenumber or placement of bird feeders, trellises, andstatuary for the gardens. Too many items in the frontgardens detract from the orderly and attractive appearance

Finance CommitteeThe June meeting has been suspended. The nextmeeting will be held on July 16 at 3:00 PM.

Larry Daigle

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With the Memorial Day Weekend over, the summer is here.Springmill Committees and the Board havebeen very busy this spring in preparationfor a Great Summer!

The Clubhouse Committee, (CLBHS), wasinstrumental in getting the Clubhouse readyfor the Board’s May 18th. Grand Re-OpeningParty. The Board has approved the CLBHSproposal to complete the replacement offurniture, drapes and accessories in theGreat Room of the Clubhouse. Over the lastfew weeks the CLBHS has added new pool furniture, andreplaced all of the fitness equipment in the Exercise Room.

The Property Committee has completed replacing theSpringmill south side entrance sign by implementing itslandscape design around the sign. The Springmill DriveWetlands has been renewed with new flowers added to thelandscape. There are plans to rehab damaged trees inSpringmill ‘Open Space Areas’ this summer.

The Communications Committee has designed and printedmonthly Editions of ‘The Sentinel’ without missing a beat thisspring. The Committee’s coverage of the “Renovation of theClubhouse” and its slide show of the re-emergence of the newClubhouse, (from the damage), demonstrated its commitmentto keeping Springmill residents informed on news and issuesof the day. On the recommendation of the CommunicationsCommittee, the Board has signed a contract with a WebsiteService company to design, install and help Springmillmaintain a Springmill Website.

The MRC Committee and the Board hope to completenegotiations with 2 vendors to repair many Springmillsidewalks. The negotiations have involved taking extra time toidentify sidewalks previously repaired, (and still under a repairwarranty), separately from other damaged sidewalks.

The Finance Committee is looking at its contracting processes forrecommendation to the Board. The Committee has starteddiscussions on a new Engineering Study to refresh Capitalequipment data for Springmill Reserve accounts.

The Community Events Committee is resuming its ClubhouseEvents Calendar for the summer and fall. The July 4thCelebration is almost here!

Springmill owes a lot to its Volunteers, contributing to theQuality of Life for All Springmill Residents!

Jim Merrill

Committee Reports Notes From Your BoardMaintenance and Repair Committee

The MRC met on June 12. Repairs to the concrete sidewalksand driveway aprons were discussed at length. Since the BODreturned money to our budget that was taken for the treeprogram, we will be able to repair/replace more of thedamaged concrete.

In addition to concrete issues, subjects discussed were repairsto the Clubhouse parking lot and porch railings, repairs andmaintenance of the walking trails and an update for painting ofshutters and entrance doors. All of these subjects, along withothers, are being researched by our committee. As a result, theMRC will be meeting twice a month thru the summer intoOctober. Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday inthe Clubhouse Craft Room.

Solar panels are once again being promoted as an alternative totraditional sources of energy. Our committee will be looking into whatrules and regulations are in effect as they apply to Springmill.

Please remember that changes to the outside of your home must beapproved before they are made. As always, we welcome newmembers to the MRC and visitors are welcome to attend.

Thanks to Jerry Steskal for his help.

Lee Rosenson, Acting Chair

Clubhouse CommitteeThe Clubhouse Committee met on June 12, 2014. Please notethat this article is submitted to the Sentinel by the 18th of themonth so some of the items you will be reading may havealready been completed.

The Board of Directors has approved the committee’srecommendation for the purchase of new furniture for the greatroom, hall and foyer. The order has been placed and should bearriving by September. The committee will now be focusing onthe lighting and accessories to complete the project.

Volunteers are still needed for pool duty for August and September.The sign-up sheet and instructions (for those of you who havenever volunteered before) for pool duty is on the bulletin board inthe clubhouse. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Hill.Again I cannot stress how important this is to have volunteers forthis task in order to keep our costs down and not have to have thecontractor come more than 3 times a week.

The tennis/pickleball court cracks are being repaired. Due to the badweather, this has been taking longer than expected and we thank youfor your patience. Unfortunately we cannot control Mother Nature.

Many residents attended the basic instruction for the newfitness equipment. An evening session will be scheduled and ifmore than one is needed we will attempt to schedule another.

We also want to remind everyone that the air conditioning ison in the clubhouse. The thermostats are set to what is

considered to be the best temperature. A suggestion is toalways bring a sweater in case you feel cool.

The next meeting will be held on July 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Julie Hambrecht

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LIBRARY UPDATE….JULYListed below are the on-going programs at NCC SouthernLibrary. Phone number for information orregistration is (302) 378-5588.

The hours at the library are: Monday10-8, Tuesday/Wednesday 1-8,Thursday- Saturday 10-5, and closedon Sunday. NOTE: The library willhave one closure on July 4.

ON-GOING PROGRAMS- Adult Book Discussion meets the3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. This month’sselection will be discussed on July 18. During thesummer months, you can also read for a chance to winone of two prizes…registration is required.- E-book and Audio book tutoring by appointmentduring library hours. Call 378-5588.- Knitting Circle meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, forall levels of experience.- Sew Bee It Quilters meet the 2nd Saturday at 10:00am, for novice & experienced quilters.- Delaware Money School Call 1-800-267-5002 formonthly topic and to register.- Job Center Tuesday from 2:00-5:00; FREE help withjob hunting, resumes, interviewing skills, etc.- New Castle County Register of Wills Tuesday, July1, from 5 -5:45 pm.- Adult Friday Matinee August 15 at 1:00; Bring lunch ora movie snack for screenings of award-winning films.---------------------------------------------------------------------------ADULT PROGRAMS…$$ and/or registration required

- Yoga five 1-hour classes on Tues., from 12-1:00 withJoy Holloway. $30 for the month.- Yogilates five 1-hour classes on Thurs., from 12-1:00with Joy Holloway. $30 for the month.- Zumba Gold Sat. 10:30-11:30 $6 drop-in fee,instructor is Elisa Cordera- Friendship Club NEW & FREE on Wed., July 16from 6:30-7:30 pm.- Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Wed.,July 23 at 6:30 pm.- Photos for eBay and On-line Sales Saturday, July26 from 2-4:00 pm.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS…$$ and/or registration required

NOTE: Remember to sign up for the summer bookclub program, FIZZ, BOOM, READ! There are prizesfor reading! The library concentrates on the childrenduring the summer…enjoy.

- Movers & Shakers Three 45 minute classes onTuesdays 10-10:45; 7/15, 7/22, 7/29. Cost is $13- Exploration Station There will be hands-on math andscience activities displayed in the Children’s Room;pick some up to take home.- Lego Club Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30, ages 5-11,registration required. (Continued next column bottom)

June Stemmle

- Fun, Foolery & Folktales All Ages on Thurs., July 10at 11:30.- Fizz, Boom, Pop Hands-on chemistry experimentsfor ages 5+; Friday, July 11 at 10:30.- The Wizard’s Toy Shop Rick Waterhouse’sinteractive show on Monday, July 14, at 10:30.- Jungle John’s Reptile Show All ages on Friday, July18 at 10:30.- Dragons and Dreams Sciencetellers For ages 5+ onMonday, July 21, at 10:30.- Fuzzy, Fizzy, Fizzics For ages 5+ on Friday, July 25at 10:30.- Fizz, Boom, Read It’s magic for all ages. Monday,July 28, at 10:30.

June Stemmle

continues to grow. Markisohn says major credit belongs toGeorge Contant for his research as well as writing for theexhibits. The HistoricalSociety made use of theTranscript newspapers thatwere scanned intoelectronic files and gaveContant valuableinformation about the wars.In researching, Contantlearned about the residentswho favored the North orSouth and their stories. Healso researched the lettersthat people sent to thenewspaper during the warperiods. All this informationis on display for residents to read and comprehend how a

divided Middletown existedduring the Civil War.

While there is much to seecurrently, the HistoricalSociety continues to welcomemore information on otherwars. To protect all artifacts,a new security system hasbeen installed in therenovated exhibit room. Forthose residents who wouldlike to donate or loan localartifacts, call George Contant

at 302-674-0727. The exhibit will run for two years.

“Middletown Goes to War” is free and open to the publicevery Friday from 9-4 p.m., first Saturday of each month9-Noon.

Sonya Comstock

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Veteran looks at Civil War exhibit

Korean War uniform in front of theKorean War exhibit

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“The Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling

This book is unsettling. As a retiredlanguage teacher, I can tell you it “checksoff” all the boxes of writing…setting, plot,theme, character development, andunpredictability. It was true to life, holdingup a mirror to society’s flaws.

Though set in England, human nature is similarin every culture, so there is a universality in J. K.Rowling’s (of Harry Potter fame) characters.The “voices” of her characters ring true. Yet,with all that said, I couldn’t wait to finish page.503 and close the book…Ms. Rowling’s first adult novel.

I can’t put my finger on why learning about Barry Fairbrother’sdeath, leaving a “casual vacancy” on the small town’s council,or all the subsequent revelations, didn’t strike a chord in me.Maybe it was that I just didn’t want to learn the prospectivecandidates’ dirty little secrets, or because I didn’t want toobserve how cruel neighbors can be to one another when theirpublic masks are removed before they’re behind closed doors.Perhaps I didn’t want to witness the seamier side of humanlife…the everyday despair that the poor, downtrodden, bullied,and addicted face as part of their existence. Or maybe, justmaybe, it hit too close to home…to what we all see and hearin our lives; in our newspapers, our movies, our TV programsand in today’s music.

Did I enjoy this book? No. Would I recommend it? Only ifyou want to think, be unsettled, and reflect. It is definitely nota “feel good” choice. It is thought provoking.

June Stemmle

Book Review Restaurant ReviewFish Whistle

98 Cannon Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 410-778-3566

It was Memorial Day weekend and we were looking forsomething a little different to do. I came across the TidewaterTrader a weekly newspaper from Chestertown MD. Itfeatured an article about the Chestertown Tea Party which isa reenactment of a Revolutionary War event. In response toBritish Parliament’s closing of the port of Boston, the citizensof Chestertown, Maryland met in May of 1774 and set forth“Resolves” forbidding importing, selling, or consuming tea inChestertown. There were many other activities going on inChestertown as well, that weekend. Chestertown is adelightful little college town, home to Washington College andnestled on the banks of the Chester River. It is a quick 40minute (30 mile) drive from Springmill, through scenicMaryland farm country.

We wanted a place for lunch with a water view and cameupon the Fish Whistle a short walk from all the festivities inFountain Park. The Fish Whistle offered waterfront diningon the Chester River with nice views from the main diningroom, tavern and outdoor deck. It was Sunday and therewas a brunch menu available with $5.00 Bloody Mary’s,Mimosas and Bellinis. While enjoying the view (lots ofboating activity) and our Bloody Mary’s (rimmed with OldBay seasoning and garnished with giant stuffed olives,orange and lime slices) Sheila and I both decided on itemsfrom the brunch menu. Sheila ordered the quiche of the daywith spicy chorizo sausage and locally grown Godfrey Farmasparagus and a nice salad. I had the frittata filled withasparagus and lump crabmeat and topped with morecrabmeat and melted cheese accompanied with delicioushome fried potatoes. Both of us enjoyed our meals.

The menu is extensive with items available in manycategories. Starters include “Drunken Mussels or Clams”,Wings, Flash Fried Calamari, Loaded Potatoes, Onion Rings,“Seafood Skins” (a takeoff on potato skins) and much more.Items from the sea included Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos,Salmon, Tuna, Crab Cakes, Jambalaya and more.Landlubbers can order Meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie, SirloinSteak, Spare Ribs, Chicken Enchiladas and more. There is acomplete menu of soups and salads as well. Dessertsfeatured New York Cheesecake, Apple Crisp, BrownieSundae, Crème Brulee, old fashioned baked Rice Puddingand White Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. There is somethingfor just about everyone’s taste. We can’t vouch for most ofthese items but based upon what we ordered I would ventureto guess the food is generally pretty good.

Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with suggestionsabout the menu and things to do in town. All in all it was agreat way to spend the first Sunday afternoon of the firstweekend of the summer season.

NOTE: There is a children’s menu and a late night menualong with entertainment on weekends.

Dick Rausch

Town MeetingThe June meeting opened with the swearing in of AndrewChas as the newest town council member.

The annual Fourth of July parade by theJaycees will be held on Friday, July 4,beginning at 9 a.m. starting at EverettMeredith MS. Fireworks will start at duskat Silver Lake Park. Attendees shouldbring a chair. Park opens at 6 p.m.

Tracy Skrobot announced that theDesigner Showhouse tour brought in

$15,000 which will be used as grants for local businesses.

Sonya Comstock

New/Closing Business

Med Labs Diagnostics opened its new location at 212 CarterDrive, Suite E. No appointment necessary – all insurancesprocessed. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri. – 7:30-3:30 & Sat.7:30-12 p.m. Phone No. 302-449-1853.

Bring it on Home is closing its business due to illness ofowner. Furniture sale ongoing. Location – North Broad St. infront of Farmer’s Market.Sonya Comstock

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Allyson Willis, 12 years old and the granddaughter ofresidents Chuck and Lynn Ruh, saw something missing inour state symbols – a seashell symbol for Delawarerepresenting our beaches. As a Girl Scout, she made thisher Bronze Award project. To begin, she collectedsignatures of 23 classmates and a dozen girl scouts whobelieved as she did. Thesignatures were then mailedto the state legislators.

What followed was a phonecall from state Rep. QuinnJohnson who introduced theidea with the DNREC.Allyson originally pushed forthe Jingle Shell, but DNRECsuggested the channeledwhelk (usually referred to asa conch). The reasoningwas that it has a long life cycle of more than ten years anda low rate of reproduction. In the early 2000’s concheswere the second most landed fishery resource in the stateby weight behind only the blue crab. Supporting this shellwas a professor at UD who said it is definitely somethingfound on our beaches. He too agreed the state needed astate shell.

A quote from Delmarva News says that she alone was ableto sell the state on a seashell symbol for Delaware. Sen.Bethany Hall-Long co-sponsored the bill and said she wasexcited and pleased that such a young person would be sointerested in this project. Allyson was invited to LegislativeHall where her first bill sailed through the GeneralAssembly. Her moment of stardom was when she wasasked to stand for a round of applause for her effort andinterest in this project. Governor Markell signed a bill intolaw naming the channeled whelk the state seashell.

Allyson is a sixth-grade student at Redding Middle Schoolwhere she enjoys science but plans on becoming apediatrician someday. She enjoys working with kids, andher aunt is a pediatrician. Besides being a good student,she enjoys biking, taking photos and being in the GirlScouts. This summer she will visit her other grandparentswho live in New Mexico. In the meantime, she alwayslooks forward to visiting her grandparents here in Springmillwhere she can enjoy the pool and be pampered by them.Both Chuck and Lynn welcome Allyson to their home andenjoy having such a special granddaughter so close by.“Dream Big” are the words of Allyson, and “it will happen.”

Sonya Comstock

Springmill’s Carole and Charles (Skip) Miller had much tocelebrate and take pride in when their beautifulgranddaughter, Kelsey Miller, won the title of Miss DelawareUSA 2014. She also competed for Miss USA in the beautypageant on June 8th. Here are a few words about Kelseyfrom a News Journal article.

While she wasn't the first to say it, Kelsey Miller has prettymuch made her motto "To thine own self be true."

"I know it's a cliché, but it's really true," said Miller, who wascrowned Miss Delaware USA 2014 in Wilmington on Dec. 1.Miller, who was also Miss Teen Delaware USA 2009, claimsbeing herself is what got her the crown.

When she won Miss Teen DelawareUSA, she didn't have a pageant coachor a trainer and bought her gown thenight before the pageant. When sheentered the pageant last year (2013)she listened to a lot of outside opinions.People told her how to wear her hairand what color was a "winning" color inpageants. By the time she walked onstage, she just didn't feel like herself.She came in second. She had to give it one more try, herway.

"It was kind of an aha moment," said Miller, 22, of Wilmington,an organizational community leadership major at theUniversity of Delaware. "I would like to speak out to youngerkids that you just have to stay true to yourself."

For Miller, being herself is being an athletic, outgoing, social,girly pageant winner who wants to travel the world and someday work in broadcasting. Most people who know her expecther to do all that.

Congratulations to Kelsey, Carole and Skip.

Janet GeftmanThank you for your support

We would like to thank the Springmill friends, neighbors andresidents for all their cards, prayers, food and hugs duringthe devastating loss of our son Jeremy Reed. And a specialthanks to Karen and Richard Baggs, Art and Roe Lamb,Josephine Reynolds, Mark and Jo Verni, Barbara Darhun,Maureen Maxwell, Lois Schneider, Geri Abel, Pat Mahla, PatFrail, June Glass, Bill and Arlene Gurnee.Jo Reed and Family

In MemoriamJoan Hancock is now without pain and with her Lord.  Shedied peacefully on May 31 with her family surrounding her inChristiana Hospital.  We will remember Joan and her positiveattitude and zest for life.  I understand she went to hergranddaughter's Appo graduation recently!  We won't pass herporch without remembering her “holding court" with her friendsand neighbors in the nice weather.Keep the family in prayer as they deal with their loss.Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads

Thank you

Pat & Sonny Wingate would like to thank everyone for theirkindness and cards on the passing of Sonny's brother .

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This month it’s time to meet Gloria and Alfred (Al) Maloneyof 421 Morning Glory Lane. I truly enjoyed hearing the paththeir story took…when the time is right, destiny will prevail.Gloria was born in Greenport, Long Island, New York. Shelived there for six years before moving south for a bit andthen returned to Long Island, residing there until 2001. Keepthat year in mind, because it takes a while before these twoactually become a couple.

Al was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he lived untilleaving for college in 1961. He went to college on a footballscholarship at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro. He majored insocial work, graduating in 1965. Since he also had an ROTCcommission, upon receiving hisdegree, he immediately went onactive duty, serving two tours inVietnam and Germany for thenext 5 years. Al had marriedduring his senior year in college,and so the military family grew toinclude 3 daughters during his15 years in the regular Army. Hethen transferred to the Reservesand entered the Seminary in Atlanta, GA, completing this part ofhis education in 1982. The family moved to Pennsylvania, wherehe started his first ministry in the city of Chester. During his timeas a pastor in the United Methodist Church, he did a “new churchstart” in Pennsylvania and served in other churches beforebecoming a United Methodist District Superintendent…theposition from which he retired in 2009. It was during this periodthat he lost his first wife to cancer in 1996.

We’re going to return to Gloria’s story again, so you can findout how these two eventually got together. Gloria attendedcommunity college and Dowling College. She worked as asecretary for Head Start for 10 years, marrying and divorcingalong the way and raising three children. Then she workedfor the Islip Community Development Agency as the assistantdirector. She retired in…2001.

The paths of Gloria and Al first crossed in 1997. Al’s sister,Joan, who just happened to be Gloria’s best friend, wasrenewing her marriage vows for her 40th anniversary. Ofcourse, she invited her brother, the pastor, to officiate andGloria stood up for her friend. Hard as it is to believe, Gloriahad NEVER met Al until that day. But it wasn’t untilDecember of that year, with a bit of matchmaking from Joan,that another “chance meeting” occurred. Al was visiting hissister in New York for a New Year’s celebration. While there,they looked through her 40th wedding anniversary pictures,and he remembered Gloria. Joan suggested they all go tosee a show. That first meeting was one of exchangedcondolences…for his wife’s passing and her father’s passing.But something must have clicked; because the next day, afterchurch, Al invited Gloria to lunch…the rest is history. The twowere married in July 1999 in his Philly church. This year theMaloneys will be celebrating 15 years together. I just LOVEthese stories, don’t you!

But wait, it gets better. Because of their job responsibilities,the couple had a “commuter marriage” until 2001, when Alwas assigned to Orwigsburg, PA. That was a bit too much of

Meet Your Neighbor - Gloria & Al Maloneya commute, and so Gloria and Al were FINALLY together as amarried couple in his parsonage. Al, however, was gettingcloser to retirement and was concerned that if anythinghappened to him, his new wife would have no place to live.And so the Maloneys started to search for a retirement homeof their own. Delaware seemed the perfect location becausetheir blended family members lived in Maryland, New York,and Pennsylvania.

Gloria and Al knew they wanted a planned community and ahouse on one level. It just so happened that a friend, wholived in the Legends, offered to show them some possibilitiesin the area. Along the way, on that day in 2004, they noticedSpringmill and stopped to look at the models. Coincidentally,there was a notice in a Philadelphia newspaper mentioningthat the price of the house would be going up. This prompteda second trip to Middletown and the purchase of theirhome…moving in in 2005.

Having been part of the community for a while, they’ve cometo love the location, the small town atmosphere, the organizedevents and, for Al, the prevalence of nearby golf courses andthe fact that you don’t have to do ANYTHING outside. Theymentioned that they never have a concern about leaving thehouse when they travel…and they travel frequently, becausethe neighborhood feels very secure. And speaking ofneighbors, they are blessed to have WONDERFULneighbors…across the street, next door and up and downMorning Glory Lane.

As for travel, the couple has had their share of domestic andglobal ventures, alone and together. Al was on the Board ofGlobal Ministries and so has traveled worldwide. The couplehas also traveled extensively since retirement. Their plans atthe moment include trips to Hilton Head, SC and family trips toOrlando, FL every other year. Their long-range goal is a 120day round the world cruise. I can’t wait to see that traveloguein the Sentinel…it will take a whole issue!When at home, Gloria enjoys gardening, cooking,volunteering at Newark’s Christiana Hospital (an extra pat onthe back because she just received her degree as a certifiednursing assistant), helping at her church, jazzercise, andyoga. As for Al, it’s “golf, golf, golf.” He plays as much as hecan.

The family, who are within an easy commute, includes the6 children: Al’s Lana, Sharon, and Angela and Gloria’sDonnie, Tonja, and Shelly. The ten grandchildren areJoshua (20), Brianna (18), Jalen (17), Kennedy (16),Zephyr (10), Olivia (9), Makayla (7), Terrence (20), John(18) and Tiara (19).

When we got to the final thoughts section of our interview, Alhad actually filled it in. He would like his friends andneighbors to know that he and Gloria “have taken theirsecond wind and are looking forward to more newhappenings and more travel.” We wish them well, andhope that the wind will always be at their backs as theymove toward the future.

June Stemmle

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Memorial Day PartyLess than two weeks after the Clubhouse GrandReopening party was held, the CEC did an excellent jobwith its first event since the Clubhouse closed for repairs inearly January. Eighty eight residents, most of whomsported patriotic colors, attended the event. The food wasprovided by 301 Plaza Family Restaurant and includedappetizers, fried chicken, potato wedges, coleslaw,biscuits, apple pie & ice cream. A real all American meal

on a day where tribute was paid for the sacrifices ofmillions of American military personnel in the cause offreedom. Entertainment was provided by “The Good TimeStrummers” headed up by residents Ed and MargaretBailey. Many thanks to Chris Chappelle for taking thepictures.

Layout by Joan Gross

Bill and Arlene Gurnee Carole Wagner, Mary Warrenand Helene Silverman

Cynthia Frank, Ann andFrank Basler

Bill Noyes and Sal DiMenno Janet and Mark Herner

Pat Frail, Bernadette Hnat Peppie and Bert Dekker Don and Bev Strong Ann and Andy Lucas Noreen and Jerry Ryan Ruth Rudloff,Peg Andrews

Thelma and RudyFedderman

Joe and Ginny Grippo Jim and CarlaRutolo

Shelly Singer, Barb andHerb Abrams

Herman Feinberg,Ralph and Ken Skrable

Nancy and Rich Jaeger Bill Uranko, Kathy Davis

Bobby Kaufman, LoisDiMenno

Lorraine Mills, AnnRaymond

Shirley and Gene Smith

Guy and Betty Freeman

Instructional Session on State of the Art Exercise Equipment

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Annual Garage Sale Held on May 31A beautiful spring day for the annual garage sale, andresidents displayed all they had to offer on their drivewaysand in garages. Customers came to seek some new“treasures”. A constant arrival of cars during the morninghours kept residents busy exchanging words and cash withdifferent folks. Residents said they experienced heavy

traffic on and off, and they were pleased to be rid of items nolonger useful to them. Neighbors visited each other to see whatwas on sale and catch up on news in the community. “Asuccessful sale” said all as it ended around mid-afternoon.

Sonya Comstock

Water Aerobics

Fran McCoombe, Joyce Foster, Ann Newswanger, BernadetteHnat and Peggy Andrews are enjoying “Happy Hour” during a

wonderful week’s vacation to Dublin in early June.Picture courtesy of Joyce Foster

First class of the outdoor pool season, Water temp was 70degrees. From left Faith Altman, Cynthia Frank, Ann Raymond,

Jerry Ryan, Jane Kimmins - Photo Herb Frank

What’s Happening - Yoga

Yoga Group after Session - Dan Prall, Aggie Murray, PatWeidemanm, Heather Prall, Sheila Rausch, Joan Gross, Cynthia

Frank and Jessie Crisfield (see story Page 23) Photo June Stemmle

Pool Opens for Season

The pool opened for the season about a month ago! So many of youreading this have already checked out the colorful new furniture surroundingour community swimming hole. Congratulations to the committee on itschoices. For one thing, the lounges will no longer leave lingering lines whenyou get up. And the citrusy colors, which remind me of yummy sherbet, justput you in a good mood. June Stemmle

Residents Visit Ireland

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Springmill Activity Contacts

Book Club -Kay O’Day-AllenBocce – Ann LucasBowling – Larry DaigleBridge (Thursday Afternoon) - Joan GrossBunco – Looking for a CoordinatorComputer Resources – Dick 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 -Bill GurneeTexas 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 Book Club Choices For July

Book Club I (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) We will be critiquing “ASecret Kept” by Tatiana de Rosnay.Book Club II (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) Our groupwill be reading a book of their choice during the summermonths.Book Club III (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our book club will behitting the road for our annual luncheon.Book Club IV (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) We will bereading on our own for the summer and getting togetheragain in September.Book Club V (Joan Gross/3rd Tues.) When we meet, wewill be discussing “The Light between Oceans” by M.L.Stedman.

June Stemmle

Charity CommitteeJust a reminder: In July due to 4th of July holiday we will becollecting on July 14th. We will be collecting for theNeighborhood House. A flyer with needed items will be with yourreminder. Thank you. See note below from MOT Senior Center.

Hi Maria and Springmill Community:I was on vacation when the delivery came in. It was wonderfulto see all the food/products collected by Springmill residents.Your quarterly contribution to this program is invaluable.

Thanks to all of you again for supporting the MOT SeniorCenter and those less fortunate in the Middletown area.

Sandy Slowik, Outreach Coordinator, MOT Senior Center

Maria Corvino

Disposing of Damaged US FlagsOnce a US flag has been damaged or is too badly worn tohang proudly on your property, please dispose of itproperly. Bill Uranko, a member of the American LegionBoard, said residents can leave those flags in his lowermailbox at 103 Springmill Drive, and he will dispose of theflag correctly. Thanks Bill for honoring our flag.

Chuck Ruh and Sonya Comstock

Community Events CommitteeThe Memorial Day Party, what a wonderful way to start off

our calendar of events at the clubhouse. Fried chicken andall the fixings, topped off with apple pie & ice cream wasenjoyed by over eighty residents. Springmill’s own GoodTime Strummers (aka the Baileys) played music from eachbranch of the Military. We asked each member of thatbranch to stand and be recognized. The gentleman whowon the 50/50 donated his winnings back making a total of$267.00 to be given to the Wounded Warriors. Thanks toCynthia Frank and all the members of the CEC.

The ladies of Springmill enjoyed a lovely afternoon of games,cards and delicious deserts. Many went home with giftcertificates or baskets of goodies. Thanks to Ginny Grippoand Ann Basler for putting together this delightful afternoon.

July 4, Party. Hope every one has their reservation in!! Thisis the most popular event of the summer season.Hamburgers & hot dogs on the grill !! Potato salad, bakedbeans, corn-on-the-cob and all your summer picnicfavorites.

July 25, PIZZA & PONIES AT THE POOL Flyer in Sentinel

The CEC meets the first Wednesday of every month at 9:30amin the Clubhouse. Our next meeting is July 2. New ideas andmembers are always welcome. Please try and join us.

Peggy Andrews

Afternoon of Games June 18

Thanks to Ginny Grippo and AnnBasler for organizing this delightful

afternoon.Pictures Ilene Lipstein

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Cultural Events inAnd Around DElaware

MiddletownEverett TheatreFri/Sat July 4 & 5 – 7 p.m. - “Movie” – TBA – Tickets $6/$4Middletown Main StreetFri. July 4 – 9 a.m. - “Fourth of July” parade – begins at EverettMeredith MS (S. Broad St.)and “Fireworks” – Silver Lake Park – starts at dusk – Park opens at 6p.m. – bring a chairFri. July 11 – 6-9 p.m. – Music on Main St. - “3-Day Weekend” ForestChurch lot & “Barb & Keith Ayres” - Cochran SquareMOT Senior CenterOutdoor Concerts – Gazebo – Friday evenings - 6:30-9 p.m. (July11,18,25) Bring a chair or blanket. Light refreshments for sale – Incase of rain or too hot weather, concerts will be held indoors. Free -Phone – 378-4758

HarringtonHighway South 13, 302-398-7000Delaware State Fair – July 17-26 – 8 a.m. – midnight - Entertainmentnightly, agricultural exhibits, wrestling, demolition derby and more.Gen. Adm. - $6 (adults) Individual shows range from $16-$56

Kennett Square, PALongwood Gardens, Rt. 1, 610-388-1000Open Air TheaterTues. July 1 – 7:30 p.m. – “The Best of Rufus Wainwright” – Tickets- $37-$57Thurs. July 10 – 7:30 p.m. - “Patti LuPone” – Tickets - $45-$75Sat. July 12 – 7:30 p.m. – “Casuarina” – samba band of Brazil –FREE with garden admissionFri. July 18 – 6–9 p.m. – “Summer Soiree” - Open Air Theatre – Freewith garden admissionThurs/Fri/Sat. July 24-26 & Thurs. July 31/Fri/Sat Aug. 1 & 2 –8:30 p.m. “Annie” performed by the Brandywiners – Tickets $30 –under 17 - $25Tues. July 29 – 7:30 p.m. - “Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra withWynton Marsalis” - Tickets - $45-$75

WilmingtonRockwood Mansion ParkWashington St. Extension, 302-761-4340, July 11-27Shakespeare Festival“Hamlet” – Tickets - $15 seniors

ArdentownNew Candlelight Theater, 2208 Millers Rd., 302-475-2313Matinee & Evening ShowsJuly 11-August 24 - “Always Patsy Cline” – Tribute to singer –Tickets - $59 – includes dinner buffet

Rehoboth BeachClear Space Theatre Co., 20 Baltimore Avenue,302-227-2270July 1-Aug. 26 – 7:30 p.m. - “Oliver” – Tickets - $15-$30July 3 – Sept. 7 – 7:30 p.m. - “Sordid Lives” – dark comedy offeringSouthern-Fried Comic melodrama. Dysfunctional humor. MatureContent – Tickets - $15-30July 3 – Sept. 1 – 7:30 p.m. – “The Rest of the Best of ChristopherPeterson’s Eyecons” – enjoy his parodies of famous actors – Tickets- $25

Passport Program – Major AttractionsThe Treasure Trail Passport Program offers admission discounts to11 Brandywine Valley attractions such as Hagley Museum,Longwood Garden, Winterthur Museum, Rockwood Park and moreuntil September 3. Cost - single adult $45, two adults/3 children $95– good for one-time admission -www.visitwilmingtonde.com/bvpassport

Sonya Comstock

ALL TherapyPhysical Therapy & Wellness

“Movement is Freedom” says Dr. Lord Ryan, MSPT, DPT,founder/owner of ALL Therapy who adds it is the key to ahealthy life. Being proactive aboutyour health and reacting immediatelyto injuries before they restrict yourlifestyle are the most importantprinciples. As a Physical Therapist,Dr. Ryan currently works in the areaof outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation,treating chronic conditions includingback and neck pain, bursitis,tendonitis, arthritic pain, knee & hipconditions, and shoulder dysfunctionwhich can all benefit from apersonalized rehabilitation program. To strengthen weakmuscles, and increase overall balance and endurance, Dr. Ryansuggests manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and stretchingalong with appropriate strength training to establish properbalance within the body. As we age, it is important to keepourselves as strong as possible so that injuries can be avoided.

ALL Therapy provides proven techniques to prevent manyinjuries related to work, sports and dance plus pre/post-OpSurgery. Dr. Ryan’s interest in Physical Therapyrehabilitation began with her love for dance, fitness andhelping others. While at the University of Delaware whereshe received her BS in Exercise and Sports Science, she co-founded a dance company that still exists today. Shereceived her Master of Science and Doctorate degrees inPhysical Therapy at Columbia University. Dr. Ryan moved toWashington, DC, where she opened an office in 2006 andthen another office in Middletown in 2013. She is now aresident of Middletown and believes her practice offersconvenience in location and treatment.

Her approach is to provide specialized and caring therapy thatwill restore the patient’s optimum level of function. An initialevaluation is given to each patient that takes about an hour andallows her to make an accurate assessment and diagnosis. Atthat time treatment is determined that will get the patient back tonormal motion with a customized program. All ages can benefitfrom therapy when injured, despite the method of injury. Allinjuries are serious, and physical therapy can help byincorporating manual therapy to help reduce pain in joints, whilesimultaneously reducing and eliminating soft tissue inflammation.

Dr. Ryan presents seminars and workshops to variouspopulations on the subjects of Injury Prevention andRehabilitation throughout the year. She stresses that allindividuals take a pro-active approach to health, and preventivecare is just the beginning. She welcomes new patients andtakes multiple insurance plans. ALL Therapy’s convenient officeis located at 212 Carter Dr., Suite C. Contact ALL Therapy byphone at (302) 376-5578, or email contactus@ALLTherapy.net.Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs: 9-6 p.m. Wed/Fri: 9-1 p.m.

Sonya Comstock

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1,000 Giving DollsAbout two years ago an article appeared on the 500th Giving Dolland now that number has been updated to 1,000 dolls. CarolynRifino continues to chair this group and spends hours with hermany Springmill volunteers making these dolls to give to childrenin various hospitals who have serious health problems. Each dollgoes through many helping hands, and a total of eight hours or

more is required to complete a doll.The reward – knowing seriously illchildren will cherish calling one ofthese dolls their own to coddle andhold. The dolls are lovingly made byvolunteers who are mainly women,but one man, Stan Herr, continues toembroider the beautiful faces usinghis wife's sewing machine.

Over the years it has been learnedthat not only children enjoy thedolls, but women in nursing homessuffering from Alzheimer’s are veryhappy to receive a doll they can

carry around and call their own. Dolls have been distributed tothe elderly in Nicaragua via St. Paul's Mission team,Broadmeadow, The Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrnaand Union Hospital (MD) Adult Center.

Without the contributions of fabric and money toward these dollsfrom concerned residents, Carolyn says it would be difficult tomake so many. Many volunteers buy needed doll items withfunds of their own. The most expensive item required is polyfill($20 10 lb. box) along with lace and velcro. It is also satisfyingand rewarding to the women who belong to this committee, givingthem an opportunity to be creative and to know the end result isthat a child will treasure this one-of-a kind doll. Many of the dollsmade are girl dolls, but a certain number of boy dolls are alsomade and distributed. Joan Gross is proud of her boy doll called“Surfer Dude” which she designed and created. Last year thecommittee made 20 red-footed dolls for Ronald McDonaldHouse. This was a Giving Doll project honoring the 20 childrenkilled in the Connecticut school shooting. Every RonaldMcDonald House in the US received 20 dolls from the manyGiving Doll sewing groups throughout the country. Appreciatedwere the different color faces for the young children.

Dolls have also been delivered to ease children's pain atChristiana Hospital, Helen Graham Cancer Center, St. FrancisHospital, School for the Deaf (Newark), Oncology Children'sCamp at St. Andrew's, Downs Syndrome Camp, Dover,Smyrna and Middletown Emergency Centers, Odessa PoliceTroop, Dover Air Force Base families of deployed military,Baylor Women's Correctional Facility in NCCo (Christmas giftsfor inmates’ children), and DE Dept. of Services for Children,catering to abused, neglected and foster children. This is justa short list of where the 1,000 dolls have taken up residence.

For those who would like to consider joining this committee, itmeets the second and fourth Friday (1-3 p.m.) in theclubhouse. Don’t fret because you can’t sew or are not artistic– folks are needed to stuff dolls, cut patterns, attach hair and

bows, add special touches such as aprons or just add the tagthat identifies Springmill as the place of origin. Many of oursewing volunteers sew doll clothing from their own home.

What’s satisfying are the many letters and thank you cardsreceived from the hospitals after dolls are delivered.Happiness is evidenced in the letters along with photos. Anannual raffle is held at the November Volunteer party, andthis money allows the committee to purchase necessarysupplies. Interested enough to attend a meeting? Carolynwelcomes all newcomers knowing more hands produce moredolls. Chronically ill young children receive a gift of joy witheach doll that gives them the momentum to keep going evenwhen their illness restricts them from a normal childhood.Come see what you can contribute to this special committee.The rewards are many.

Sonya Comstock

The Springmill Recipe BoxSausage Apple Ring

Around Mother’s Day, my new neighbor across the street,Brian Corbishely, asked if I would run over and take a picture ofhis mother, Marisse Wasson, making a favorite family recipe,a sausage ring. During the process, I realized the ingredientswere similar, yet quite different from anything I had made. So,we’re sharing it with you. It can be used for just about anymeal of the day. It can be an entrée, used as a topping forpizza instead of sausage or pepperoni, or can be a breakfastside. The preparation is similar to meatloaf, but with a spicytwist and a cheesy surprise ingredient and serves six people.

INGREDIENTS:2 lb. bulk sausage (1 regular & 1 sage OR hot)1 1/2 cups Cheez-it crackers…crumbled2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/4 cup finely chopped onion1cup finely chopped Granny Smith apple

PREPARATION:Mix all ingredients together. Shape into a ring by hand or usinga Bundt mold.Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour OR for 45 minutes first and foranother 15-30 minutes beforeserving ...internal temperatureshould be 160 degrees.

This recipe can be made thenight before and cooled, so fatresidue can be removed. Youcan turn the Bundt mold upside-down on a cookie sheet. It canthen be reheated at 350 degreesfor 30 minutes. It should have a “golden crust” on top.

Brian ran over with a slice of the finished product for me to do ataste test. And that’s how I know it could be used in a variety ofways. I’m sure the family was delighted with their mom’s surprise.If you need any more information, Brian is listed in the directory.

*NOTE Since we didn’t have room for the picture of Brian and hismom in the MYNN article last month, we’re adding it to this article.

June Stemmle

Doll Makers Reach aMilestone

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WHAT LIES BENEATH…Update!Here’s hoping all of you, who read last month’s article, checkedfor cracks in your tub and shower areas. There is good news toreport. Glenda and Joel Schneiderman are happy with therepairs that McKee’s sub-contractor, P.T. Tub Repairs, did intheir shower area.

Patty Tokonitz arrived on the designated date and proceeded todo the repairs in a professional manner. The repairs took aboutthree hours. It is a VERY smelly process! So, if you need tohave this done, be sure to open any windows in the house.After all, chemicals are being used and they need to cure.

That caveat in place, here’s the step-by-step on how the repairsare done. First, a BIG hole is cut, and some smaller holes arebored, where the crack is located. This is necessary, so the“spreading foam” could be injected underneath the shower floor.The foam hardens in about one week. During that time, theSchneiderman’s could not use the shower. Good thing we allhave two bathrooms.Next, the area is sanded and a glaze is put on top. Glendaspecifically asked if it would be slippery and was told “absolutelynot, because a sand mixture is added to the glaze.” Patty usedthe exact color glaze that the Lasco, the manufacturer of theshower, used. So, far, so good.

Finally, after one week, Glenda and Joel were able to shower in themaster bath again. I can report that they are very happy with the results.

June Stemmle

Jessie Crisfield, Joan Gross, and I have been students ofyoga for a number of years. The three of us originally gottogether when certified instructors were teaching the class atthe Clubhouse each Monday morning at 9:00. When theclass size decreased over time, the instructors decided to bowout. We started offering the class to the community free ofcharge.

Over the years, students have come and gone and come backagain…which is just fine. We’re there every Monday andenjoy the company of whoever joins us. So, consider that anopen invitation to check out this form of exercise or to throwdown a mat and learn something new. We are not certified,but the explicit directions given can literally be followed withyour eyes closed. I know I close mine. Along the way, welaugh, joke around and catch up on what’s happening in thevarious parts of the community. Now that it’s summer, youcan even follow up the lesson with a dip in the pool beforeheading home for lunch.

People always ask why yoga? There’s an easy answer. Itdoesn’t tax the body, we move slowly and you don’t do anythingthat “hurts.” The benefits are an improvement in balance,flexibility, musculature, and breathing. I have been doingyoga for 18 years now and credit it with my being able to keep upwith 3 and 8 year-old grandsons. Jessie, Joan and I all have our“Achilles heel.” Who doesn’t by the time you’re in your 60’s or70’s. But you just have to tweak the moves to adapt them foryour level of difficulty.

In the future, I will try to write a paragraph describing a particularyoga position…and include a photo. I’m thinking the Cat and Cowshould be the first for all of you who complain of back problems.

People who are 90+ years are still doing yoga, so it’s nevertoo late to start. And yes, that includes men too…ask JerryRyan.

See picture on Page 15.

June Stemmle

New Waste Collection ProceduresOn June 17, Mayor Ken Branner addressed residents on thenew waste collection policy and procedures that will start on July1. Town of Middletown residents will begin receiving new trashcans and new Yard Waste/Organics containers. Most residentswill now have three (3) containers, one each to be used for thetrash (blue), recycling (green with yellow lid), and yardwaste/organics (yellow with a green lid) pick-up each week.The collection days will not change – trash will still be collectedon Tuesdays and recycling and yard waste/organics will becollected on Fridays. Because most Springmill residents do notcut their own grass the Mayor said it is not mandatory forSpringmill residents to accept the new yard waste/organic wastecontainer. Should residents want one they can call Town Hall at378-2211 to have one delivered to their home.

Grass clippings and weeds may no longer be placed on the street.These will now be placed in the yard waste/organics container. Otherorganic items include  fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, andseafood, eggshells, rice, beans, cheese, bones, napkins, papertowels, paper plates, plants and flowers and all yard waste (includingleaves and branches) may also be placed in the new yellow container.

A new blue trash container, size to be determined, will be suppliedby Waste Management for the Tuesday trash pickup. The newtrash container will replace the containers currently used by mostresidents. Single bags, of anything, will no longer be collected.Items must be placed in a container for automated pickup.

Should residents want special items removed such as chairs,refrigerators, old trash cans, paint cans, etc. they can call MiddletownPublic Works at the above number to arrange for pickup.Sonya Comstock

Reminder to Dog OwnersWe ask that you please be considerate of all home owners as you walkyour dog. Please curb your dogs. Do not allow your dogs to leave theirwaste on your neighbors lawns or driveways, sidewalks, etc. Please takealong a bag and immediately clean up your pet waste. We thank you foryour consideration. Tracey Lund

Computer TutorClubhouse Wifi

The Clubhouse is equipped with free WiFi. Residents mayconnect any Wifi enabled device (laptops, tablets,ereaders, Iphones, Android phones etc.) to the network.

The procedure is to go to the “settings” of your device,select Wifi and make sure it is enabled. You can then lookfor the “Springmill_Almond” entry and connect. Nopassword is required.

Dick Rausch

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not a lot of buying…still fun. The botanical gardens just happenedto be having their annual orchid show and a special Lego exhibitthroughout the gardens. If you have any sort of HorticulturalSociety membership, there is a reciprocal admission or adiscount. It was a splendid way to spend the day and get someexercise in, while giving my hosts a day to recuperate.

Tom, Lou, and I were on the road again early the next day. Wedidn’t have to go far. Everything seems to be about a half houror less away. Since there are two straight, main roads, even Icould probably find my way around. Today we were taking asightseeing cruise along the harbor to see all the multi-milliondollar homes. The cruise took about 1 1/2 hours from the dockat 5th Avenue South to the Gulf and back. We got ourmoney’s worth, not only seeing beautiful homes, but a multitudeof pelicans and a pod of porpoises, which seemed to enjoyfollowing our boat. Water travel always makes me hungry, sowe stopped off at Pinchers, which is right at the dock, andenjoyed some fresh seafood accompanied by homemadecondiments. A popular appetizer is breaded and friedpickles…not to my taste, but Tom and Lou loved them. A shortwalk to Tin City next door let us walk off some calories. It’s atiny mall, but it seems everyone likes to visit it.

On my last full day, Lou and I took a ride to the local fleamarket, where you could buy a little bit of everything…so wedid; at least I picked up the two games I learned. For our lastdinner out, we went to Tavern on the Bay. It is a large andnoisy sports bar, complete with multiple big screen TVs, butthe food was really good. A final treat was a visit toLoudermilk Park, a free beach area located on the Gulf ofMexico. Tom insisted I had to see a Gulf sunset beforeleaving. It was worth it…silky sand, great amenities for beachguests and to top it off -- a magnificent sunset.

When we got back, it was time to pack, play one last game ortwo, and prepare myself for cold weather again. Luckily,when I arrived in Philly, it was a pleasant 65 degrees…thankgoodness for a warm reentry to reality.

If you were a snowbird this winter, but haven’t tried Naples, Ifound out you can rent a condo for about $1,000 a month. Ifyou have never “flown south” for the colder months, you mightwant to give it a try. I’m glad I did and am looking forward to2015. Now is the time to research and put down adeposit…condos and homes go fast.

June Stemmle

A WEEK IN NAPLES…FLORIDA, THAT IS

My brother Tom and his wife, Lou, have had a condo inNaples, Florida for a decade. I’ve always had an openinvitation to visit when they “snowbird” their way down for sixmonths, but have never taken the plunge. I always told himthat “now he knew I loved him for himself and not his vacationhouse.” This year, however, changed that…went down, lovedit, and have signed up for same time next year.

I, personally, think that the last week in March or first weekin April is the best time…not too cold, not too hot, just right.Turns out I was correct; we had morning temps around 65 andthe highest temp we encountered was tempting 80, with nohumidity…perfect for touring, and tour we did.

My Naples adventure began at 4:00 a.m. on April 1…no joke.Delaware Express picked me up at 5 a.m. My flight out, onSouthwest, was at 7:00. We actually arrived in Ft. Meyers 30minutes ahead of schedule. Tom was waiting at the gate, and,with no time for a quick breath, a tour of most of the Naplesarea, city and suburbs, began. After a stop for lunch at theirClubhouse, and a bit of unpacking, the area tour continuedbefore we settled in after a hectic first day.

Settling in for them meant game time. I’m awful at games, butthey were very patient and I learned something that is verypopular in their Forest Glen community, called Five Crowns.We laughed a lot at all my mistakes…had so much fun, weplayed the next night too, before trying Mexican Train. I hadnever played dominoes either.

On my second day, we got into the real touring. Tom and Ivisited the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford estates. They giveAAA and AARP discounts and have a reciprocal agreementwith Winterthur… you get in free. Definitely take the guidedtour, after which you can set off on an audio tour of yourown…there are acres to see, including a research lab, an estatemuseum and a museum store with great gifts/souvenirs for yourgrandchildren. There is also a small café for snacks and cooldrinks. If you’re a frequent visitor to the area, you may evenwant to consider a membership…it’s a best buy in the long run.

My next day’s tour was with Lou, my sister-in-law. We visited theCorkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, which has the largest ancientvirgin bald cypress forest. This sanctuary was established in1954. The Audubon Society is the area’s steward. So again, ifyou have membership, bring it along for a discount. This was afantastic day for someone who enjoys natural outdoor habitats.There is good signage, guides along trails, good cover from thesun and best of all, a raised boardwalk on which to trek. We sawall kinds of foliage, birds, reptiles like snakes and crocodiles (at anear, but safe distance) and met lots of other friendly naturelovers along the way.

Knowing that my best friend and maid of honor, Ann, hadmoved a mile down the road from Tom in the Verona Walkcommunity, I had made plans with her for lunch at theMiramare Ristorante on Gulf Shore Blvd…right on the water,and for a visit to the Naples Botanical Garden. Therestaurant is in an upscale mall, so we did a lot of looking, but

Springmill Sentinel StaffEditor: Dick RauschTreasurer: Diane DaigleSecretary: Janet GeftmanLayout and Production: Joan Gross, Dick RauschBusiness Manager: Carol GeigerAdvertising: Anne Currie, Bert Dekker, Janet Herner, JerryRyan, Pat Steskal,Staff: Mary Jo Starrett, June Stemmle , Sonya Comstock,Joe GrippoDirectory: Julie HambrechtDistribution: Phyllis Torgersen, Ralph ClairCalendar: Tracey Lund

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Sports and Fitness NewsBocce – Anne Lucas, Bocce coordinator reports: Teamstandings after the first 6 weeks of play are shown below.Up-to-date standings are available on the ClubhouseBulletin Board. Substitutes are always wanted.Tuesday League Wednesday LeagueTeam W L Team W LEasy Rollers 12 0 Forza 9 1Happy Rollers 5 7 The Bru’s 8 4Sassy Dames 4 8 Renegades 5 5The Rollers 3 9 N’side Ladies 0 12The Bocce and Tennis/Pickleball courts are always open,weather permitting. Whenever the mood hits you get a fewpeople together and start playing. Bocce equipment is inthe closet in the Craft Room.

Tennis – Bill Gurnee reports: We’re still scouring thecommunity for tennis players.  We know you’re out there.  Allof us who play the game have come to Springmill andcontinue to enjoy tennis immensely. Gary Merrick took anintroductory course to tennis while in college to fulfill aphysical education requirement.  He was hooked.  Whileteaching in the rural PA area he stopped and started playingtennis over the years.  When playing he kept his game sharpplaying against his students.  It shows to this day as he’squick as a cat up at the net.  Fred Kastli and wife Pearl wereinitially looking to move further south in retirement but decidedultimately to stay near family.  Oh yes, when Fred saw thosebeautiful tennis courts here at Springmill it was love at firstsight.  He’s been playing year round for over 40 years and itshows.  He’s a terrific player.  Jerry Ryan started playing inhis late 20’s never taking a lesson.  He relates that over theyears he developed some bad habits and after 20 years as a“hacker” finally took lessons and straightened out his game.What’s the adage “it’s never too late”.As spring moves into summer our participation will be on therise as Steve Leshay and Gil Royal have returned fromFlorida and yours truly, recovering from April back surgery,will be back on the courts later this month.I always close my update with an invitation to come up andplay. If rusty we can work with you by evaluating yourgame.  If interested I’m in the book.Open tennis, all residents are invited, is Saturdays andSundays beginning at 8:30 AM.  On Tuesdays andThursdays there is previously scheduled play on Court 1with open play on Court 2.  Again, the start time is 8:30 AM.

Pickleball – Carl Rifino Pickleball Coordinator contributedthe following: If you haven’t played for awhile, it takes timeto once again become adjusted to the game. Thus, it’s agood time to join us. But please remember to gradually getyourself going. I suggest a walking regimen. We play;weather permitting, on Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 9:30 to11:30 AM. I strongly advise you to come to the court andsee the game in person. This also gives us the opportunityto get to know you and to determine whether your needscan be addressed by playing at alternative times.For the new players, don’t be intimidated by the play of theskilled players. Some have played the game for over 6years and some just started last year. We’ll help you find

your niche. We have met friends who live or play in otherparts of Delaware and the country. Some have asked toplay with us and we’ve tried to accommodate them.It’s up to you. Come join us and learn about the sport. Welook forward to your participation.

Men’s Golf –Joe Tomassetti reports: The Springmill SeniorMens League has continued to play each Thursday. We hadone cancellation due to rain. Cool weather put a damper onthe turnout. We welcome anyone who enjoys the game tojoin us and have added a couple of new players. As alwaysnew players are welcome. If you are interested pleasecontact Joe Tomassetti at j.tomassetti@verizon.net.

Women’s Golf - The Middletown Ladies Golf Leaguecontinued their season in May at Back Creek.  We will beplaying through October.  Our league plays  on Thursdaymornings, with a 9:00 a.m. start time.  Beginning June1st the start time is 8:00 a.m. due to the hot weather.  Thisis a nine hole league, but there are members that play 18holes.  Players from Springmill include Marge Flynn, BarbaraKamm, Doris Moscariello, Agnes Murray, Heather Prall, andJo Ann Stump.  If any resident would like to play as a guest,our league welcomes you.  Please contact Jo Ann Stump formore information. Springmill recent winners: May 22 “OddHoles” Flight B 2nd. Jo Ann Stump 3.Marge Flynn; June12 “Criers” Flight B 3rd. Marge Flynn.

Fitness - Yoga, Meditation and Walking Club schedulesas reported by Cynthia Frank: Yoga 9:00 AM andMeditation 10:00 AM on Monday. Walking Club Monday,Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 AM. All activities in theClubhouseWater Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 - 5:00and Tuesday, Thursday 10:30 - 11:30.  Equipment requiredis:  Noodle and Barbells.  Barbells can be ordered fromSwimOutlet.com  If you have any questions, please callAnn Raymond or Sandy Corrozi.

Staying fit should be a goal which will help all of us to agegracefully. Springmill offers several ways to help everyonestay fit, now that the Clubhouse is open. With WaterAerobics, Jazzercise, Yoga, Meditation, the Walking Club,the Gym and miles of scenic paths and streets for safewalking and bicycling, it is easy to get out and help stay fitat your own pace and ability.

Compiled by Dick Rausch

Mayor VisitsMiddletown Mayor KenBranner with SpringmillBoard President BobLhulier and MiddletownPublic Relations OfficerKristen Krenzer at June17 Clubhouse meetingto discuss new plans forhandling trash, recyclingand yard waste. StoryPage 23.Picture Sonya Comstock

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