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Grandmother always has time, energy, special gifts andextra funds for them. Many of us in Springmill aregrandmothers who relish our new role in helping guide thenext generation but also know that the main role ofmothering has been passed on to our children who mightfollow some of our traditions but will probably initiate someof their own. As mothers, we simply let the next generationmother as they see fit and remind ourselves that this is theirlife now.
Now being a great-grandmother takes on an entirelydifferent role. Grandchildren, now adults with families oftheir own, living in a new world of technology and a new setof rules, make us sit back and wonder at this newgeneration. Among us is one special lady, Vera Bagnatori,who just turned a young 90 years old, and is the mother offive, the grandmother of 13 and the great-grandmother of 17children.
Vera has the energy and stamina of a woman half her ageand a wonderful personality and attitude that makeseveryone want to be around her. Four of her children liveclose by, and they drop in but usually Vera is on her way outto some function. Her philosophy is to do something eachday whether it be riding in a balloon or
Happy Mother’s DayHappy 90th Birthday- Vera Bangnatori
A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SPRINGMILL COMMUNITYVolume XI, Issue 5 May 2013
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Mother’s Day in Springmill
Mother’s Day is a day set aside for honoring mothers andwomen who have helped shape the lives of young people sothey develop into mature adults and contribute positively tosociety. Once a baby is born, life centers on the new arrivaland motherhood means being responsible 24 hours a dayseven days a week for many, many years and sacrificingone’s own needs for the benefit of this child. The rewardsare two-fold. A big hug, a handmade Mother’s Day cardfollowed with flowers remind mothers that their effort was notin vain. Seeing a smile and a happy face is all a motherneeds to remind her that her role is special and beyonddescription. Whether it is skinned knees, broken limbs ordisappointing grades, Mom will come to the rescue andremedy the situation.
Children grow up with what was taught to them – love,kindness and forgiveness – and this is passed on to the nextgeneration. Watching children become adults is sometimespainful as they make mistakes along the way but do learnfrom them. Mothers have to set aside their own personaldesires, as children need to learn from their mistakes andgrow into responsible adults. Mothers can take pride inseeing their children happy, healthy and successful in lifeknowing they have played an important role in making ithappen.
However, mothering never ends because down the road, amother becomes a grandmother which is the mostrewarding role of all. Mistakes made as a young mother arenot made again, and there appears to be more than 24hours a day to enjoy grandchildren who know that
Sentinel Index
Mother’s Day......................................................................Pg. 1Committee Reports...........................................................Pg. 3Board Report (Bob Lhulier)..............................................Pg. 5Town Meeting.....................................................................Pg. 7New Businesses ...............................................................Pg. 7NCCo Library Update........................................................Pg. 7Cultural Events...................................................................Pg. 9Springmill Trees Update.................................................Pg. 11What’s Cookin’.................................................................Pg. 11Meet Your Neighbor (Diane & Joe Tomassetti)............Pg. 13What’s Happening…Springmill & The Arts...................Pg. 14Newcomers Brunch.........................................................Pg. 15CEC Report ......................................................................Pg. 17Charity Committee...........................................................Pg. 17Water Aerobics................................................................Pg. 19Restaurant Review (Ubon Thai Cuisine)........................Pg. 19Computer Tutor (Web Searches)...................................Pg. 21Living Green (Garage Sale)............................................Pg. 21Sports’ News....................................................................Pg. 23Advertiser’s Spotlight (GTL Remodeling).....................Pg. 25Landscape Renovation ..................................................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:[email protected]
Lauri Richardson
Tel (302) 379-9984Fax (302) 368-1060200 N. Dilwyn Rd.Newark, DE [email protected]
Residential / Office Cleaning
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Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee met on April 17th with 8 members inattendance along with Jim Merrill, treasurer. The Marchminutes were amended and approved.
Springmill Homeowners Association
Board of DirectorsBob Lhulier, President
Bob Gross, Barb Kelly, Fred Bodden & Carl RifinoAss’t Treasurer: Jim Merrill
Board Recording Secretary: Janet Geftman
Community ManagerTracey Lund
801 Windmilll Lane376•5466
Clubhouse CommitteeJulia Hambrecht
Communications CommitteeDick Rausch
Community EventsBeverly Strong/Peggy Andrews
Finance CommitteeCal Reuss
Property CommitteeCarolyn Bodden
Maintenance & Repair CommitteeAnnie Hall
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
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Communications Committee
The April meeting was held on the 9th with 11 committeemembers in attendance. Barbara Kelly is assigned as BODliaison for the April - June period. The March meeting minuteswere approved as submitted by Janet Geftman, withamendments.
Diane Daigle provided her report on Committee finances forMarch. Sentinel income for March 2013 was $1,840. Firstquarter income after expenses was about $2,500 which putsthe committee on target for the 2013 budget forecast.
Bert Dekker reviewed the status of advertisers. There are 41advertisers in the April Sentinel. All advertisers whosecontract period ends in May have been contacted. WithFilasky returning as a seasonal advertiser in May, all availableadvertising space is accounted for.
Joe Grippo reviewed the editorial plan for May. The coverstory will feature a tribute to mothers coupled with thecelebration of Vera Bagnatori’s 90th birthday. There was adiscussion on potential articles of interest for the remainder ofthis year. An area of interest is to recognize Springmill
residents who are involved in the arts. We have artists andwriters among us whose stories would be interesting to all.
A summary of the committee’s suggestions were submitted tothe Springmill Long Range Planning task force.
After lengthy discussion, it was agreed that we could notrefuse an advertiser based upon the isolated experience of aresident.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meeting isscheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 7:00 PM in theClubhouse Craft Room. Residents are welcome to attend.
Dick Rausch
Maintenance & Repair Committee
The MRC held a meeting on April 8th with all but 3 memberspresent. Fred Bodden was welcomed as our Board ofDirectors (BOD) representative for April, May and June. Ourprayers are with Rosemarie Lamb whose father had beenplaced on hospice care.
Georgieanna Anderson has completed the ARC SamplesManual and everyone was pleased with her work. One ofthese manuals will be located in the clubhouse office soresidents will be able to visualize acceptable doors, windowsand other items that meet the requirements of this community.It is important for everyone to remember that no pages are tobe removed from this manual and it should not be removedfrom the clubhouse. The other manual will remain with anMRC member. These manuals will be updated as needed byGeorgieanna.
Fred Bodden informed this committee that the BOD has votedto remove the nails from the clubhouse column tops ratherthan enclose these areas. The columns will be watchedclosely throughout grass cutting season and hopefully snakeswill not be a problem this year.
The weather is now warmer and re-sealing of walking paths,driveways and the clubhouse parking lot will be occurringsoon. Residents can refer to the map on the clubhouse bulletinboard for clarification about driveways to be resealed thisspring. In addition, Springmill’s community manager (TraceyLund) is sending written notification to those homeownersscheduled to have driveways resealed in 2013.
John Rutt is preparing additional information regarding roofalgae. His final draft will be reviewed by the BOD prior todistribution. George Ryor (newest MRC member) is involvedwith many MRC tasks including the re-sealing activities.
The next MRC meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14th at6:30 p. m. and residents are welcome.
Annie Hall
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Spring is here, the trees are blooming andthe Community looks great! Now that wehave all survived another winter, I wantedto take the time to recognize the manyindividuals whose efforts make it possiblefor all of us in Springmill to enjoy such awonderful lifestyle.
The seven standing committees haveresponsibility for every aspect of life here inSpringmill. The Community Events Committee (CEC) is the“fun” committee in that they design, produce and clean upafter all of the activities here in the community. The mostrecent Newcomers Brunch and the Jackie Kennedy Tea areonly two examples of a long list of occasions which PeggyAndrews’ and Bev Strong’s group have provided for theenjoyment of the neighborhood.
The Charity Committee under the leadership of Maria Corvinois best known for the collections which they make anddistribute during the Christmas and holiday season. Butthroughout the year they regularly make food collections whichthey provide for the MOT Senior Center as well asNeighborhood House. Their tireless effort to support the lessfortunate is a credit not just to them but reflects on the overallthoughtfulness of the community.
Julie Hambrecht and the Clubhouse Committee are the mostvisible of organizations and their constant updating of paint,furniture, carpets and equipment keeps the clubhouse lookingfresh and inviting. This Memorial Day and throughout thesummer, you will find that the pool has a new lining thanks toour friends on the Clubhouse committee.
The Sentinel is the product of the Communications Committeeand is the heart of the community. Its professional appearance,its wealth of topics and the colorful pictures invite the readerinto our community with open arms. Dick Rausch and his verycreative group not only tell the story of Springmill but alsoprovide an income for the community.
Speaking of money, the Finance Committee not only does agreat job on the budget but in the process of negotiatingvendor contracts they saved Springmill residents a great dealof money. Residents from other communities are shocked athow low our monthly fee is. This is due to in large part to CalReuss and the fine folks on his committee.
For those of you who have had your sidewalk resurfaced andare scheduled to have your driveway re-done this year, youcan thank Annie Hall and the many men & women who workto assure that the infrastructure of the neighborhood iscontinually maintained. The appearance of Springmill does nothappen by accident. The orderly look and feel of theneighborhood is the result of the planning and effort of yourcommittees.
An update was presented on the progress of the Long-RangePlanning sub-committee. Both Jim Crisfield and Anita Tuckerreflected on the resident survey returns which definedpotential future projects for Springmill. They will develop asurvey form to solicit input from the community as to what arethe priorities. This form will appear in an upcoming issue ofthe Sentinel.
Kathy Kobus and George Latsko brought us up to date on thetree task force. It appears that all trees in Springmill will betagged starting in May.
The Finance Committee reviewed and voted to recommendaccepting a new insurance contract to the BOD. If accepted,this contract will become effective on May 23, 2013. This willreflect approximately a 10 percent increase.
The Mid-Atlantic Contract has been changed to reflect a savingsfor Springmill as reported last month. The new contract becomeseffective in May 2013.
The March financial statements were reviewed and approved.The Finance Committee will meet May 15th at 3:00 pm. All arewelcome to attend!
Cal Reuss
Committee Reports Notes From Your BoardContinued From Pg. 3: Finance
BOD Motion
Motion approved to invest $100,000 in a CD with EdwardJones Investments for a two year period. ( 5-0)
Property CommitteeVOLUNTEER ALERT-We will be asking for volunteers againto help plant the annuals in and around our community startingaround MAY 20. This is a Monday and one week afterMother’s Day. ALSO, we will be in need of volunteers to helpwith some small chores in the wet lands. Janet Herner hasoffered her help in taking over the responsibility for the careand maintenance of the wet lands. Please, contact Janet,myself or Tracey for your name and availability for any of theabove. Thank you in advance.
REMINDER-Please, remember to consider adequateprotection when gardening. So far, no one has contactedLyme Disease/deer ticks or West Nile Virus/mosquitoes. Theold adage “ounce of prevention………….etc” comes to mind.
Spring is not a good time to actively spray to kill weeds. Themost effective way to prevent extensive weeds in the spring ,is to renovate (weed spray, core aerate, top dress and seed)in the fall. Renovating a lawn is best done in the fall when youhave warm days, cool nights and more moisture available.Seeding a lawn then allows for quicker germination with betterturf development by less competition from broad leaf weeds.Thicker the turf the less likely weeds will get started.
Enclosed is a schedule of Lawn and Garden Maintenancewith approximate dates to expect service from Springmill’slandscaper, Forever Green. Keep this flyer for easy referenceas to the timing and service. The dates are also posted on thebulletin board in the clubhouse.
Carolyn Bodden
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Clubhouse Committee
The Clubhouse Committee met on April 3, 2013. Wewelcomed Bob Lluhier as our Board liaison. Also present asguests were Carl Rifino who is working with us on theclubhouse safety issues and Barbara Kelly who will be helpingus with the Great Room furniture replacement and design. JimMerrill introduced himself as the new Continued on Pg. 23
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June Stemmle
Around Town
Sonya Comstock
Town Meeting
A twelve-screen movie theater will be addedto the Westown Center. Construction byGG+A, located on Industrial Blvd.,Middletown, will begin next month. Thetheater complex, named Westown Movies,will have 1,850 seats with some theaterslarger than others. One theater will feature3-D movies. Location will be on theopposite side of WalMart. Opening dateexpected by Thanksgiving.
Stone’s Throw Church will build a church in the WestownCenter. Pastor Daniel Betters stated it would take abouttwo years to have sufficient funds, but the site has beenapproved.
Sonya Comstock
New/ Closed Business
Half Baked Patisserie, located in the former E’s Café, offerscupcakes, cookies, pastries, muffins and sconces in theirnew bakery. Owners Tammy and Amanda Nichols welcomecustomers to enjoy their home-baked goods, along withcoffee and tea, at one of their tables. Hours of Operation:Mon-Fri – 9-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-1 – closed Tuesday. 302-602-0330. Website – www.halfbakedpatisserie.com
Pools and Spa on S. Broad St. has closed.
On Monday, April 15th, Friendly’s reopened after beingclosed for several months due to a fire. It is a welcomedsite again for Middletown.
Sonya Comstock
Time to Shred Again
WSFS Bank is offering residents an opportunity to shreddocuments and papers no longer needed but too importantto discard in the recycling bins. On Saturday, May 18,from 10-2, in the bank’s parking lot on the corner of Rt. 299near the Acme, residents can bring their documents, etc.,to be shredded.
Sonya Comstock
Blue Rocks Game for a 55+ Night
For those who would like to attend a ball game with ten other55+ communities on Tuesday, August 11, beginning at 5 p.m.,please send me a message at [email protected] will email all the details to you for this special event.
Sonya Comstock
Library Update…May
Listed below are the on-going programsat NCC Southern Library, located inPettinaro Building on 651 North BroadStreet. Phone number for information orregistration is (302) 378-5588. Shouldyou want to get the updated information,you will need to go to www.nccdelib.organd click on “Happenings” for theseasonal changes. Of course, we willalso highlight programs of interest in your monthly Sentinel.The hours at the library are: Monday 10-8,Tuesday/Wednesday 1-8, Thursday- Saturday 10-5, andclosed on Sunday. NOTE: The library will be closed May27 this month.
� Knitting Circle Alternate Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (May 14& 28). For all levels of experience.
� Tech Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 Free tutorial on using e-devices & downloading e-books.
� Sew-Be-It Quilters Second Saturday at 10:00 am (May(11) novice & experienced quilters welcome.
� Book Discussion for Adults Wednesday, May 15 at7:00 pm
� Delaware Money School Call 1-800-267-5002 for thismonth’s topic.
Programs for adults in the Community ActivityCenter…must register� Card Making Monday, May 20, at 6:30 with Pam Gill
($5 material fee)� Defensive Driving: Advanced Wed. May 8 from 6-9
pm $27� Senior Yoga Thurs. 11-12:00 $24 for four 1-hour
classes with Crystal Walker� Zumba Gold Sat. 10:30-11:30 $6 drop-in fee, instructor
is Elisa Cordero
Children’s Programs/Fee & RegistrationMovers & Shakers (2-4) $22.50 for five 45 min. classes,Thurs. 10:30-11:15, Learning games, music
� Book Babies (under 2) Fridays 11 am� Rhythm, Rhyme & Story Time (ages 3+) Fridays
10:15
June Stemmle
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Office 302-475-0800
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Cultural EventsMiddletownEverett TheatreFri/Sat/Sun/Mon – May 3-6 – “A Weekend to Remember –Voices of the Titanic” – The Grand Gala – covers four venues –The Everett Theatre, Gibby Center for the Arts, Everett Annexand Middletown Memorial Hall. See the mural of the Titanic’sgrand staircase all weekend. Enjoy artwork and memorabiliafrom the White Star Line at the Annex, cocktail reception andformal dinner at the Middletown Memorial Hall. For ticketinformation, contact either Rick Pulling – 302-632-8438 orCarolyn Stanley at 302-218-8013 or go tohttp://www.thegibby.com/Titanic.html.Fri/Sat/Sun – May 10-12 & 17–19 - 7 p.m. Sun. matinee – 3p.m. – “Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus” – atouching, funny, romantic comedy that will explain the origin ofMAN. (MAYBE) Tickets - $15Wed. May 15 – 7 p.m. – “Annual Meeting of the Bd. Of Directors”– public is invited to attend to learn about volunteer opportunitiesand membership for the Everett Theatre. Coffee and desserts tobe served. Gibby Center for the Arts. No need to makereservations.
Special EventsGolf for Seniors - Back Creek Golf Club – Daily Specials - $29w/cart – 101 Back Creek Drive – lunch in The Grille – Ladies –Wed. – 302-378-6499Sun. May 5 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – “Tri-State Bird Rescue andResearch Open House” – Location – Possum Hollow Rd., Newark.Great family event. Only open to public one day. FREE – For moreinformation, contact Sharyn Fagone – 376-6875Fri/Sat/Sun. May 17/18/19 – “Middletown BBQ Cook Off” –Dutch Country Farmer’s Market partner with the MAChamber ofCommerce at Frightland – Live entertainment, food vendors,crafts, car show, beer and wine garden. Many local bands.Tickets - $5 – children under 10 free. Proceeds benefit localscholarships through the MACC Foundation.
OdessaCorbit-Calloway Memorial LibraryWed. May 15 – 6:30 p.m. – “All About Blue Rocks Baseball” –History of the team – how players are chosen – how the seasonis going. Speaker, Kevin Linton, PR for team - FreeSat. May 4 – 8- 2 p.m. - “Community Spring Yard Sale” –Featuring books, crafts, plants, etc.
SmyrnaSmyrna Opera House, 7 W. South Street , 302-653-4236Sat. May 11 – 7:30 p.m. – “The Johnny Cash Show” – featuringGuitarist Scotty L. and his team of professionals that recreate theauthentic sound of the “Tennessee Three”. Highlights many ofCash’s hits. Tickets - $17Sat. May 25 – 7:30 p.m. – “10th Anniversary Event – CriminalMinds – The Inside Story” – evening with Erica Messer, Ex.Producer/Writer for Criminal Minds – learn how this hit TV showis created. Share some of her experiences dealing with bizarresubject matter. Question/answer session follows. Tickets - $25
Old New CastleSat. May 18 – 10-5 p.m. – “Garden Tour” – An 89-year traditionof home and garden tour. Residents open their private homesand gardens to the public. Tour homes dating from the 18thcentury. Enjoy guided historical walking tours. Free parking andshuttle from the First Baptist Church (Rts. 141 & 273) to theGreen in Old New Castle which once served as the capital of DE.Tickets - $15 before May 18 or $20 day of event. Call 1-877-496-9498 for information and tickets.
DoverFri/Sat/Sun – May 3-5 – “Dover Days Festival” – On the Green,Legislative Mall and Downtown Dover – In its 80th year – longestand largest running festival in Kent County celebrating FirstState history. Live entertainment stages, Pet Parade, three-dayCivil War encampment, antiques show, Zambelli fireworks. Freesteam car ride, visit Johnson Victrola Museum, historic John Bellhouse opening, Family entertainment. More Information – visitwww.DoverDays Festival.com or call 800-233-5368.
Schwartz Center for the Arts, 226 S. State St., (302) 678-5152Sat. May 11 – 7 p.m. – “Motor City Fever & Film Event” – Two-day event exploring musical genre of the TV production, SoulTrain. Special tribute to Don Cornelius performed by Motor CityFever cast. Music of the Supremes, Temptations and StevieWonder. Tickets - $32Fri. May 10 – 7 p.m. – “Documentary Film – The Best of SoulTrain” – Free and open to the public.
RehobothClear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave., 302-227-2770Fri/Sat – 7 p.m., Sun – 3 p.m.May 3-19 – “9-5: The Musical” – 1980’s film now a musical. Seematriarch Violet, backwoods secretary Doralee and mistreatednewcomer Judy under the employ of an overbearing womanizer.Watch them hatch a plan to get even. Tickets - $30
ArdentownNew Candlelight Theater, 2208 Millers Rd., 302-475-2313March 23 – May 20 Matinee & Evening Shows -“WeddingSinger” – 80’s musical version – big weddings, big Bar Mitzvahs& big hair. Tickets - $55 – includes dinner.
WilmingtonDuPont Theatre, 1007 N. Market St., 302-656-4401Matinee & Evening Performances7:30 & 2 p.m. May 1-5 –“Memphis – The Musical” – Tickets - $35-$80
Delaware Theater Company, 200 Water St., 302-594-1100Wed-Sun. May 1-5 – 7 & 8 p.m. – Wed. Matinee – 2 p.m. –“South Pacific” – Set in an island paradise during WW 11, twoparallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudiceand war. Tickets - $35-$45
Grand Opera House, 818 North Market Street, 302-652-5577Wed. May 8 – 8 p.m. – “Stephen Sondheim” – Tony-winningcomposer shares stories of his fabled Broadway in an onstageconversation. Tickets - $46-$67Thurs. May 9 – 8 p.m. – “Amy Schumer” – Stand-up comedianwith her edgy comedy. Tickets - $30-$35Sun. May 19 – 7 p.m. – “Manhattan Transfer” – Celebrating 40years of creating four-part harmonies with Grammy winning hits.Tickets - $37-$45
Sonya Comstock
Thank You
Thank you for your prayers, calls and well wishes for aspeedy recovery during my recent illness. It is socomforting to know that assistance to Ray and I is only aphone call away. Springmill is truly the best place to be.
Gail Rouiller
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SPRINGMILL RESIDENT SPECIALS
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Strawberry Avocado Salad
This recipe is compliments of Debi Rausch from San DiegoCA. She is spending some time with parents Sheila & DickRausch. Debi loves salads and thinks this one, along withsome crusty bread, is perfect for a spring or summer lunch.The recipe blends together a sweet and tangy dressing todrizzle over this pretty salad.
NOTE: Local strawberries are in season. Make a stop atFilasky’s to pick some fresh strawberries to make this saladeven tastier.
INGREDIENTS:• 2 tablespoons sugar• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 4 teaspoons honey• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar• 1 teaspoon lemon juice• 1/4 teaspoon salt• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed, crushed• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard• 1/4 teaspoon paprika• 1 teaspoon grated onion• 2 cups torn mixed salad greens• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced• 6 medium fresh strawberries, sliced• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
PREPARATION:In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients. Arrange greenson two salad plates; top with avocado and strawberries.Drizzle dressing over everything, and then sprinkle withpecans if you choose.Prep/Total Time: 15 min. Yield: 2 Servings
Debi & Dick Rausch
What’s Cookin’Springmill’s TreesEditor’s note: Carl Rifino, who is a member of the Tree TaskForce, has volunteered to provide periodic updates on the treesituation at Springmill. This is his first report.
The Tree Task Force met in April to discuss developmentssince we met with a second landscape architect. The ownerand office manager met with us in late March and presentedtheir proposal for evaluation. The costs were double what thefirst architect quoted us, but it was clear that a large part of thecost was based on the need for a map of our “as is” situation,which showed the existing tree and utility locations. This isalso known as an “as is” schematic, which is defined as anengineer’s rendering of the streets, utilities, and buildingslocated in a community. Furthermore, we talked about a re-design of the entrances to the community, which added to thecosts in the proposal. Thus, Bob Lhulier and I were veryconcerned about the costly redundancies and we wanted toget the committee’s input.
Bob addressed the issues with the committee and talkedabout our meeting with an engineer who had prepared the siteplan for the community. The engineer explained thatdevelopers are required to only map out the storm water andsewer systems when a development plan is filed. Utilitycompanies come in later and don’t superimpose their systemson this map. When a homeowner installs a lawn irrigationsystem, it further complicates things. This gives you an ideawhy it’s necessary to get an “as is” map before we considerhow problem trees might be replaced. We are looking to haveit represented as an electronic rendering to reduce the needfor double paperwork and to reduce costs.
Task force members discussed these issues and concluded:the inclusion of a landscape architect now is too costly anddoesn’t add value for mapping out the community for thearborist; the added costs weren’t addressing the problemareas that were identified by the Property Committee. TheProperty Committee had obtained proposals for the entrancesfrom local landscapers without incurring any costs. Finally, itseemed a landscape architect’s “package” might only beneeded when the BOD was ready to present a final plan to thecommunity.
The Task Force decided that it would wait for the proposalfrom an engineer that addresses the need for an “as is” map ofthe community. It should be noted that this cost will expeditelocating all utility lines. Thus, the community effort would onlyfocus on the tree problem, and the arborist would startimmediately to “map out” the location of all the trees on theSpringmill property. He is also committed to assessing thecondition of these trees. HOWEVER, all homeowners whoinstalled trees on their property should understand that it willbe their responsibility to decide on whether they will follow thearborist’s advice.
Carl Rifino
Dedication of The New Christiana CareEmergency Unit
The opening of the first phase of the Emergency Departmenttook place on Monday, April 15, with the staff at the hospital aswell as town and elected officials. Medical Director HeatherFarley and Nurse Manager Kara Streets greeted all guests. A
guided tour was provided showing all the features of thiscenter and state-of-the art equipment for all emergencies. Inaddition to the 13 individual patient rooms with full medicalequipment, this center also has a helicopter pad to transportpatients to other hospitals for treatment. Presently, it is awalk-in center treating patients with non-life threateningemergencies. Ambulance service is not presently available.The Center has a decontamination area and before patientseven enter the building, showers on the outside of the buildingprevent anything from spreading into the center and affectingothers. Mayor Ken Branner spoke to the audience on thisspecial day welcoming the center and its staff and toparaphrase his words, “Seeing the inside of the building today,I hope not to ever see the inside again” and we can all agreeon those words.
Sonya Comstock
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272 Carter DriveMiddletown, DE 19709
Drew Chas, D.C.Now Offering Massage Therapy
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Meet Your NeighborGrandchildren…we sure do love them, but sometimes theymake scheduling difficult. So was the case for Diane and JoeTomassetti, of 517 Whispering Trail and me. Take a mix ofpreviously scheduled activities and part-time work and throw inpromised time with grandkids, and you have few “windows ofopportunity.” But, the after dinner hour was open, so we pushedahead and made our appointment. It was worth it for me…to getto know my neighbors better, and I think you’ll enjoy some of thestories and asides as well.
Diane was born and resided in Middletown, Connecticut untilshe became a “teenage bride”…for a day. She married at 19,and turned 20 the next day. Joe was born in Meriden,Connecticut. The couple met in college. Diane was only one ofthree girls in the engineering college. Women were few and farbetween, so Joe won the dating lottery. Unfortunately, Dianecontracted hepatitis and was forced to drop out of school. Theydated for two years and were married after Joe graduated.Diane became pregnant their first year of marriage and sodropped out. She never received her degree in mechanicalengineering, but eventually went back to college, switched gearsin the artistic direction, and received a degree in advertisingdesign.
The Tomassettis lived in Meriden for seven years beforemoving, due to a job transfer, to Begbrooke, England (nearOxford) for four years…just down the road from BlenheimPalace, where Winston Churchill was born. During their stay,they were lucky enough to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Uponreturning to the U. S, they settled in Mercerville, New Jersey fortwenty-three years. Their last move was to Springmill in 2002.
Joe and Diane had always liked the area and its proximity toNew York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. They were drawn to theappearance and amenities of the Springmill community, as wellas the fact that it was close to family. Wanting to downsize, theyfound the Auden and Emerson had the perfect “footprint.” Theyfinally decided on the Emerson…a spec house that enabledthem to move in quickly, since their house in New Jersey soldovernight.
Being in the “second wave” of occupants, both Tomassettis werequite involved with the initial committees that were formed. Joe,along with Tom Ferrara, started the ARC committee. He wasalso the first resident chosen to be on the Board of Directors.He championed the need for a Finance Committee and chairedthe Clubhouse Committee. Joe also served on the PartyCommittee. He served on the Work Task Group that reviewedthe covenant and by-laws, making recommendations concerningclarity and ambiguity. Diane did her share as well, serving onthe Property Committee as well as the Party Committee.
If asked, they will tell you that after ten years here, they are stillhappy with their choice of residence and the community itself.Joe likes the fact that people watch out for one another. Dianeadded that they have made many friends and have caringneighbors. Of course, they also like the idea of having exteriormaintenance taken care of and the varied activities available.
While Joe is working part-time as a driver for Elana’s FloristShop…a job he loves because everyone is always happy to seehim, Diane is retired…in name only. She is now a “full-timebabysitter, home schooler, and taxi driver for her grandchildren.”
As for previous work history, Joe is a trained computer engineer.He literally built them, when computers took up a room, then movedto repairing them. He spent his whole career, thirty-five years, with
the same company…DEC (DigitalEquipment Corporation). Thecompany was purchased byCompaq in the 1990s. When theywere then purchased by HewlettPackard, and Joe was asked totransfer to Houston, he decided itwas time to take advantage of theretirement package that wasoffered. Diane, as mentioned,started in engineering, stayedhome to raise her two daughters,and went back to college for her art degree. She did work in thefield of advertising design after graduation. However, she found thecomputer-related art, which she was assigned to design, boring. Soshe decided to freelance. Many of us took advantage of herpainting, faux painting, and floral design talents when we firstmoved in.
When questioned about accomplishing the dreams/goals theyhad for themselves, both felt they had fulfilled them. Joe, for thelongest time, always wanted to join the Navy, which he didbefore attending college. Diane, thanks to her father andgrandmother, had an affinity for creative pursuits and stillrelishes them.
Since moving here, Joe enjoys golf, cooking, and doing thefamily shopping. Thanks to his grandfather and father, he hasan intimate knowledge of grocery stores and butcher shops. Heshared that he still butchers whole pieces of meat into variouscuts and is teaching his grandson the skills he learned as ayoung man. Diane enjoys arts and crafts, when time permits,but mostly is enjoying her grandchildren while they’re still young.
They have a Disney Vacation Club membership and have takenadvantage of the various destinations, including trips to DisneyWorld in Florida with the family.
Speaking of family, Diane and Joe have two children, Gina andAmy (both are in Delaware) and three grandchildren; Dina Bella(13), Dominick (9), and Zachary (8). They also have one pet,Rosey, a black female Lab.
In their forty-six years together, they’ve come to realize that lifehas been good to them. They have been blessed with fantasticdaughters, amazing grandchildren, and caring friends. One finalthought, “Family is always there. Good friends are hard to find.Be sure to nurture them.” That seems like a wonderfulsentiment…and so appropriate, now that spring has finally arrived.
June Stemmle
Last, but certainly not least is the Property Committee.Overseeing the single largest portion of the budget, CarolynBodden and her committee make sure that Springmill gets ourmoney’s worth when it comes to snow removal, lawn-cuttingand flowers. Each spring and summer the community enjoysthe benefits of the planning and hard work of the group thatmakes sure that we have a green thumb.
From the Board, we want to express our sincere thanks to allthose who devote their time to a committee. If you are notinvolved, drop in on a committee meeting when you can. Theyalways can use your help!
Bob Lhulier
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Marti Hipp’s Easter Egg Hunt Jim Mahla & Award Winning Painting
What’s Happening…Springmill & The ArtsSpringmill Artists Receive Awards
Congratulations to Marti Hipp who took second place withher fine art piece “Easter Egg Hunt” in a juried exhibit atthe Gibby Center for the Arts. Stop by the Center to seeher art work in person.
Resident Jim Mahla and his wife Pat spent the winter inKey Largo FL. Jim is a member of the Purple Isles ArtGuild in Key Largo. He entered a painting in their annualart show and was awarded the Blue Ribbon for 1st placefor his watercolor painting. Jim is moving up in the worldas he was awarded the 3rd place prize for the painting hesubmitted last year.
Congratulations. We are most fortunate to have suchtalented artists in our community.
Sonya Comstock
A Published Author in Springmill
Faye Green is not only a resident ofSpringmill but also a published author.Her first full length novel, titled Dicey, isavailable to the public. I interviewed herfor the Sentinel.
FG: The main character is DeloresGrant, nicknamed Dicey by her lifetime friend—a gambler.It is a romance with an unusual twist…and will appeal towomen, especially senior women.
SC: How is this book different from other novels of this type?
FG: My book is about the strength a woman needs to stepout of her comfort zone and search for happiness after along marriage, retirement and widowhood—romancedespite age.
SC: What is the main idea?
FG: All of life’s excitement and drama does not happen inthe first five decades.
SC: Tell me briefly what would capture and keep myinterest in this book.
FG: Delores Grant, nicknamed Dicey,walked to the hospital bedside where DavidKing, life-time friend and gambler, pressed awad of money in her hand, emphaticallypointed his index finger at her and with histhumb indicated the door. He asked her tocome, and now without explanation, did thisastounding thing. Thus intrigue began for thequiet widow who had never held that much
cash in her life—let alone— illegal gambling payoffs. In thenext few days she took care of David’s business, even madebookie collections. Until his illness, he would not let her beentangled in his illegal career. Now she was fully involvedbecause he loved and needed her. Dicey is set in Laurel, MD,Middletown and Bethany Beach, DE, and a village in Haiti
SC: Will there be more books?
FG: Yes. A book of poetry, Labyrinth of Love and Cancer,is with a publisher now. Another novel is complete andalready in the hands of an editor to come out in 2014. TheBoy on the Wall, a short novelette, has been onAmazon.com since October 2012.
Dicey is available on Amazon.com and authorhouse.com(paperback and digitally).
Faye is giving a book talk at the Clubhouse on Thursday,May 2, at 2:00 p.m.
Sonya Comstock
in a small airplane,dancing, or driving down to Rehoboth.
Her 90th birthday party included her friends in Springmill andher entire family, along with the newest member, Eliza Louise,born on February 28. While everyone sang “Happy Birthday”as Vera was about to cut her cake, tears of joy and happinessappeared on her face as she expressed her gratitude to all forsharing her 90th birthday. Dancing the night away with variouspartners showed that Vera has no intention of slowing downand that it is up to us to keep up with her. We wish her manymore birthdays and we’re so happy she is a member of ourcommunity and an inspiration to all.
Sonya Comstock
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Newcomers BrunchNewcomers Brunch provided some of our newcomers achance to meet the rest of the community. About 70residents attended both old and new. Everyone contributedto the brunch which made the spread of various foods anddesserts a sight to behold.
Bob Lhulier, Board Chairman, spoke for a few minuteswelcoming all the newcomers. Also present was the rest ofthe board making themselves available to the newresidents.
Peggy Andrews introduced all the newcomers. Eachcouple in turn gave a brief background of themselves.This was followed by the 50-50 drawing and Pat Frail wonagain!!! - This was the second time for Pat over the last few50-50’s.
Hats off to Peggy Andrews and the rest of the CEC whichcontinues to offer the community quality events.
Joe Grippo
Pat Frail Nancy & James MerrillCarolyn & FredBodden
Ann & Frank BaslerPeggy Andrews &Ann Newswanger
Cynthia & Herb Frank& Lois Baker
Bob & Barb Lhulier Herb & Kay O’DayAllen
Carol & Jim FronWilma Feinberg &Dick & Louise Sommer
Mary Sapp, Mike &Maria Corvino
Sharon & GaryMerrick
Clint & AngieRobertson
Rog & Barb KellerBetty Anne Opalach &Sonya Comstock
Bobbi Kaufman &Bill Noyes
Gary & Linda Fry Bob & Joan Gross
Gloria & GeorgeHenry Bennett
Lee Rosenson, IleneLipstein, Betty
O’Grady & Daughter
Esselee Davis & SonSteven & PatriciaKolbay
David & Cynthia Koskis Ann Raymond
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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 RauschGolf - Fred Wendt - MSML/Joe Tomassetti-SMGLGourmet Club – Debra KupperJazzercise – Gail RouillerLibrary – Julia Hambrecht & Eileen BengerminoMahjongg – Barb AbramsMen’s Hearts – Len BrusseeMen’s Poker – Tom FerraraMen’s Pool – Art LambPickleball – Carl RifinoRed Hat Society – Kay O’Day-AllenRomeos - Nick CiranniRummikub - Jo VerniSocial Singles - Cathy Cioffi/Bridget McGrathTennis -Terry Markisohn & Mark VerniTexas Holdem – Stan HeerThe Timeless Travel Group - Glenda SchneidermanWater Aerobics – Ann Raymond/Tad UrbanWelcoming Committee - Peggy AndrewsYoga - June Stemmle
Please note: All committee meetings and activities using aClubhouse room, must be cleared with Tracey Lund.
Springmill Activities
Charity Committee(A Letter from MOT Senior Center Outreach)
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you one and all!!
Again I am overwhelmed with the response of the Springmillcommunity to the needs of those less fortunate in theMiddletown area. When combined the two halves ofSpringmill contributed about seven (7) shopping carts full offood, paper goods and toiletries. This amount will be a hugehelp in filling the 44 bags I prepare each month for those inneed.
Please pass along my thanks to all who participated either forthe first time or “again” to help keep this project afloat.Without the help of communities like yours, there is no waythat the MOT Senior Center could help these “neighbors”.
Sandy SlowikOutreach Coordinator
Book Club Choices for May
Book Club 1 (Deb Kupper/1st Wed.) Book not reported.Book Club 2 (Mary-Elizabeth Rhoads/4th Tues.) Our groupwill be discussing “any book about travel. Share things ofinterest that would encourage you to visit that place.”Book Club 3 (Lydia Olson/3rd Mon.) Our book club’sselection for May is Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian.Book Club 4 (Mary Jo Starrett/1st Wed.) We will be enjoyingDicey by Faye Green.Book Club 5 (Joan Gross/3rd Tues.) When we meet in April,we will be discussing the book, The Secret Keeper by KateMorton.
June Stemmle
Community Events Committee
A scrumptious Sunday Brunch was prepared and enjoyed byover seventy-five residents. I am sure the newcomers and allwho attended could not help but be impressed by the varietyof delicious food, the Mimosas and Bloody Marys Thank youto Ann Newswanger and her committee, and to all of you whomade this such a delightful day.
May 2nd at 2:00 pm the CEC is sponsoring a Book Talk byFaye Green. Fay is going to share with the community herjourney writing and publishing her first novel, Dicey. You areinvited to the clubhouse to meet and greet our own Springmillauthor. There will be light refreshments. Watch your mailboxfor more information.
May 4th THE KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY. Appetizers willbe served during the race followed by a Kentucky-style dinnerof pulled pork, smoked turkey, potato salad, baked beans,mac-n-cheese, coleslaw and dessert. Along with non-alcoholicMint Juleps. BYOB ! Ladies wear your Fancy-Hats. You maywin a prize!!! Then it’s the running of the Springmill ponies.This is always such a fun night and everyone feels like awinner. Hope you have your reservation in?
May 16th at 2:00 pm Carla Pyle from the The Historic OdessaFoundation will present an informative program about theHistoric Houses of Odessa. This promises to be a veryinteresting afternoon. You will learn about this NationalLandmark that is just a few miles from our home. Lightrefreshments will be served. Flyer in Sentinel
May 18th GARAGE SALE 9:00 am-3:00 pm Cost $1.00 perhousehold. Advertising will be in the News Journal andTranscript. For Springmill residents only: Friday nightMay 17th preview 7:00 -9:00 pm
May 25th SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL 7:00 pm at theClubhouse.
May 27th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC. Always a wellattended party, as we kick-off to summer. Red, white and blueare the colors of the day as we join in singing along with ourSpringmill Banjo Entertainers!! Appetizers, roast chicken,potato wedges, coleslaw, biscuits and dessert will be served.Reservations received after May 20th will be placed on a wait-list. Flyer in Sentinel.
The CEC meets the first Wednesday of every month at 9:30am in the card room. Our next meeting will be on May 1st.Please join us as we begin to plan our summer events.
Peggy Andrews
Jewelry Making Group
The group will be taking the summer off and willresume meeting again in the fall.
Shirley Smith
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Water Aerobics
Ten years ago Ann Raymond initiated water aerobics, andit has continued over the years as a very popular activityfor many. In the beginning it was only a summer activitybut when the Hampton Inn came to Middletown, thisactivity was extended year round. With a watertemperature of 86 degrees, it is ideal for those who want tokeep exercising year round. A comfortable number in thehotel pool is 12. Sessions cost $4 and residents sign up inadvance for the days they prefer which are Mon/Wed/Fri –10:30-11:30 a.m. In the summer our pool can hold asmany as 30 people all wearing hats and plenty ofsunscreen lotion and some even wear a T-shirt. It isoffered five days a week with the schedule beingMon/Wed/Fri – 4-5 p.m. and Tues/Thurs. – 11-12 p.m.
Ann choreographed a program which is broken down into15-minute segments - aerobics, barbells, noodles andsculpturing. Credit goes to Dick Belber for taping, and theboom-box blasts out the routine which all enjoy. WhileAnn, Sandy Corrozi and Rita Ryor are in charge, theyalso want to thank many people for always being willing tohelp when necessary. When Tad Urban lived here, hewas very active and helpful for six years. Now Ann has theassistance of Sandy and Rita which is appreciated. Wateraerobics is not just for women. We also have a number ofmen who enjoy the sport.
What’s best about this activity is that it can be done at anyage. Working out in a pool is a non-impact way to buildstrength, reduce body fat and increase flexibility. Caloriesare also burned, but the risk of injury is almost non-existentcompared to other land exercises. Water buoyancyreduces the weight of a person to 90 percent whichreduces the burden on stress-bearing joints and muscles.It’s great exercise for those who have arthritis. Wateraerobics increases muscle strength. The water is a naturalresistance to your movements without using weights. Yourlung capacity is increased as a result of the pressure of thewater.
Ann welcomes newcomers and for those who want to exerciseoutdoors, summer is not far away and by the beginning ofJune, water aerobics returns to Springmill. Ann says “justjump right in” and enjoy a sport that provides health benefits,sociability and a fun activity.
Sonya Comstock
Restaurant ReviewUbon Thai Cuisine
The Wilmington Riverfront has increasingly become a placewe enjoy going to. It is easy to get to, offers unlimited freeparking and has more things to do than ever before. Withthe recent addition of the Penn Cinema Riverfront IMAXComplex it has truly become an entertainment meccafeaturing the Children's Museum, Blue Rocks Stadium,Chase Center and 10 restaurants. There is alwayssomething to do.
On a wintry Saturday in early March, Sheila, daughter Debiand I spent the entire day at the Riverfront. We started byattending the Home and Garden Show at the Chase Centerfollowed by a late matinee movie and finished with dinnerat the area's newest restaurant. Located in Wilmington’sShipyard Center, Ubon Thai Cuisine combines anenchanting atmosphere with delicious, high-quality Thaifood. Wit Milburn, Ubon's owner, said “our recipes havebeen passed down through three generations of the familyand represent the fusion of traditional central Thai disheswith northeastern Thai and feature a subtle moderninfluence that makes the menu a unique diningexperience.” The restaurant is beautifully decorated with amodern Asian look. The comfortable Lotus Lounge andBar is adjacent to the dining area and offers a nice place tohave a drink before dinner. There is a large outdoor patiowhich in better weather offers riverfront dining with askyline view of Wilmington.
We were greeted by Jea, our waiter, as soon as we wereseated. He was extremely friendly and talkative. He told ushe had worked at Ubon since it opened about 16 monthsago. The menu consists of a group of 11 small plateentrees which also serve as appetizers. We ordered thechicken and vegetable Isaan Sate which consisted of 2skewers each of marinated thinly sliced chicken and avariety of grilled vegetables. This was accompanied byvarious salad greens and a tangy peanut sauce. It wasperfect for the 3 of us to share. There are two soups on themenu and although we did not try a soup, Springmillresidents Sue and Mark Holden who coincidentally dined atUbon the day after we did, praised the soup they had.
Thai food can be pretty spicy and Jea mentioned that allentrees can be prepared with 5 levels of heat from 1 to 5.He cautioned us that a 2 could be too spicy for somepeople and a 5 was for those with exceptional palates. Ourvegetarian oriented daughter Debi ordered a level 4 SomTam a Spicy salad of shredded green papaya withtomatoes, long beans, and other Thai herbs and spices.Topped with pan seared shrimp and peanuts. She ateevery bite to the surprise of our waiter.
Other entrees include rice, noodle, curry and stir fry dishes.All of these were available with either tofu, chicken, steak,shrimp or duck as the protein. Sheila ordered a level 2 PadKar Prow stir fry which is steak, sauteed Thai basil withonions, red pepper and string Continued on Pg. 26
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event, it is important to do a little planning. Here are a fewtips to follow:
Clean - Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to clean anyused clothing and polish up dirty appliances. The golden ruleof garage sales is that people buy faster if things are cleaner;they needn't be in perfect working order, but they must beclean.
Scavenge your home - Scour it ruthlessly to determinewhether you are stocked with keepers or throwaways. Putready-to-sell items in a separate location until the day of thesale. To increase the number of items and broaden theselection at your garage sales, ask your friends, children andgrandchildren if they have anything to contribute. Often, theyhave items they're simply too busy to sell themselves, but theywill happily part with. Just be certain to decide and agree inadvance on how you're dividing the proceeds.
Garage sale aficionados will tell you: Just about anything willsell. It doesn't have to be perfect. Your old toaster is broken?Sell it. Old buttons? Spice bottles? At 20 cents each, they'llfly off the garage sale table. That old painting or craft itemyou meant to finish years ago? Someone else will take it tocompletion. A kitchen canister
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4th Annual Community-Wide Garage SalePlan ahead for success on May 18
Remember the three R’s of environmental awareness,“Reduce-Reuse-Recycle”. For the past three years manySpringmill residents have been using the annual community-wide garage sale to help accomplish the middle “R”, Re-use.The fourth annual garage sale is scheduled for May 18 from9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is still time to become part ofthis year’s event. Just give CEC’s Pat Frail your name andaddress, along with $1.00 to help with the cost ofadvertising, by May 11. The CEC will be placing an ad inlocal newspapers as well as installing large signs at theSpringmill Drive and Windmill Lane entrances. You can feelfree to post any unique offerings you may have atwww.craigslist.org. Craig’s List ads are free, easy to placeand lots of people look at them.
A late spring date was selected in the hope that mild weatherwould prevail. The Garage Sale will occur rain or shine sincethe garage offers protection against the elements. In orderto maximize the effectiveness (to you) of this once-a-year
Back to the Basics – Searching the Web
There is no information that you canconceivably need that is not available on theweb using the internet. But how do we easilyfind this information? Search engines are theanswer. We have a new verb in ourlanguage. People will say “Google that” tofind the information you want. It can be arecipe, a well known person’s age, a traveldestination, directions to anywhere, and onand on and on. Google isn’t the only search engine but it is byfar the most popular. Other “engines” that work well areYahoo and Bing. There are also dozens of others.
A search engine is a web server you can visit to query aremote database of information about web pages. You visit thehomepage of the search engine company (e.g. google.com),enter your request in the “search box”, that server retrieves therequested information from the company’s database and poststhe results in groups of 10 "hits"– all in a matter of seconds!
Although search engines operate in many different ways,essentially they compare your keywords to those it has in amassive database. That database is growing all the time asnew web pages are added to web servers around the world.The search engine crawls over the web servers extractingkeywords, page titles, descriptions, the date the page wascreated and so on.
The search results are usually in order of how closely theymeet your keywords, expressed as a percentage... but thereare search engines that sort the search results by the type ofserver or the date the information was put up on the web. Notewhen searching, it is better not to use capital letters butspaces are required to separate keywords.
How to Search - If you do a search on one word – that’scalled a "keyword" in the language of the Internet - you willnotice you got many thousands of links... so perhaps youshould consider adding a second keyword to your first word tomake your search more specific, e.g. instead of just "art", try"modern art", instead of just "guitar music", try "classical guitarmusic" or whatever is likely to restrict the number of pagesthat come back. Here are some common ways to restrict ortarget your searches...1. The Exact PhrasePlace quotations around your keywords e.g. "Delawarewildlife" will find occurrences of the words "Delaware" and"wildlife" beside each other, in the specified order; in otherwords, the "exact phrase".2. All of the WordsJust use two or three keywords together without quotationmarks or place an "AND" between your keywords e.g.Delaware wildlife or Delaware AND wildlife will find web pagescontaining the words "Delaware" and "wildlife" on the samepage, but not side by side or in the specified order; in otherwords, "all of the words".3. Any of the WordsPlace "OR" between your keywords to find sites containing"Delaware" or "wildlife" or both; in other words, "any of thewords"Note that these top three search expressions are probably theones you will use the most. Obviously 1. is the most restrictivesearch, while 2. finds more links and 3. The most links.4. "Required" and "Prohibited" Search WordsAttaching one of the following operators will either require orprohibit words from appearing in the search results.
+ or "must contain"Attaching a “+” to a word requires that the word be found in allof the search results.compare: Washington versus Washington +accommodation
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the next step. Another resident suggested the ad, and theyagreed it was a good move for them.
Before the economy took a downturn, they mainlyconcentrated on windows, siding and roofing, andscreened-in porches along with garages – all new outsideconstruction. Extending a master bedroom and adding amaster bath was also their specialty. Tim and Garyrealized they had to add on more services at this time asnew construction had almost ceased. Remodeling, whichincluded replacing windows, became a large part of theirbusiness. They install windows manufactured by ThermalIndustries which is a division of Atrium, the world's largestglass manufacturer. The window that is compliant with theHOA of Springmill is the 500 Series Double Hung solidvinyl, fusion welded, framed and sashed window. Theframe features a parallel eye beam construction whichprovides increased strength, durability and structuralintegrity with a sloped weather track sill. This is a weather-inhibiting pocket that improves water drainage and airinfiltration ratings. The balance system is an Excaliburblock and tackle system with lifetime manufacturer'swarranty. Glass is dual-glazed 13/16 of an inch with awarm edge technology spacer system that reducescondensation and seal failures. It has a dual fin-seal woolpile and q-lon weather stripping which virtually eliminateswater and air infiltration. For security, it includes centurynight latches for safe ventilation. Various glass options areoffered which will keep the house
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GTL Remodeling, Inc.
Tim Lucky and his brother, Gary, considerthemselves fortunate to be able to follow inthe footsteps of their parents andgrandparents. As third generation, they saythey learned their trade early in life fromworking with the family hands-on andunderstanding the importance of excellentworkmanship and customer service. Repeatcustomers signify customer satisfaction.
While their business is out of Elkton, MD, they findthemselves working in the three neighboring states –Delaware, Southern Pennsylvania and Maryland, includingAnnapolis. How they came to do construction work inSpringmill is because Gary Merrick, who used to live inElkton, moved to our community, and asked the brothers tobuild him a screened-in porch. It was obvious to both ofthem that Springmill was a community where they wouldlike to do business, so placing an ad in The Sentinel was
Tim Lucky
Landscape RenovationAfter 10 Years it was time…
We moved into our home at Springmill in October 2002.Right after we decided that Springmill was the “communityfor our retirement years” we spent a great deal of time andmoney in selecting “upgraded” items such as a brick front,roofing, siding, flooring, cabinets, counters, appliances, etc.One of the items we did not consider, and I am not surewas even an option, was the look of the landscaping in thefront of our home.
The builder’s landscape contractor decided what the frontof each home would look like. The trend at Springmill wasto “over-plant” or plant way too much. While this style ofplanting creates an established look much sooner, it alsocreates a need to renovate foundation plantings muchsooner. This is especially true when the wrong plants areused for plantings close to a house -- plants that grow toofast, or are much too large for their allotted space.
We noticed that the trees and shrubs were planted tooclose together and even with annual pruning the front of thehouse looked overcrowded. Depending on how close thetrees and shrubs were originally spaced, and what types ofplants were used, this overcrowding could begin as early as7 to 10 years after planting. At this advanced stage ofgrowth, shrubs were blocking windows and overpoweringthe house. A once inviting front entrance now began to lookovergrown.
To remedy this situation, we decided to request a proposalfrom a couple of landscape contractors. We selected localcompanies that had previously done work in thecommunity. We got similar advice from both contractors.We were told that while we could attempt to salvagewhatever existing plants are still in good shape, and willstill blend with new plantings, starting from scratch makesthe most sense in the long run. Mixing new plantings withold plantings often creates too much of a generation gap.We were also told that if the right trees and shrubs areplanted in the right places in the front beds, we might nothave to do this again in another 10 years.
We did not realize how much technology has changed theworld of garden design. The contractors asked us aboutthe type of plants that we favored and came up withmultiple recommendations for our renovation. They tookpictures of the current landscaping, “erased” the oldshrubs, and added the new plants and shrubs usingcomputer-based design software.
After comparing the pricing and look of the proposals, wechose one of the designs. We proceeded to complete theProperty Committee’s “Landscape Request Form”. Theapproval process was simplified as we used the computergenerated design that we received from the contractor.We submitted a picture of the current landscaping as wellas the simulated “after” photo along with the name of andquantity of the new plants. The Property Committeeapproved the request very quickly (within about a week).We gave the final go ahead to Continued on Pg. 26
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compare:Washington versus Washington -government5. Restricting your search to one part of the web pageAttaching one of the following operators to the front of asearch word will restrict the search to a certain section of anHTML (web) document.
t: - will restrict searches to document titles onlycompare: Barack Obama versus t:Barack Obamau: - will restrict searches to document URLs (websites) only
compare: intel versus u:intelWildcard Matching (*)Attaching a “*” to the right-hand side of a word will return leftside partial matches.compare: cap versus cap*Combining the SyntaxYou may combine any of the query syntax as long as thesyntax is combined in the proper order. The proper order forusing the syntax is the same order that the operators are listedon this page. That is, +, -, t:, u:, "" and lastly *.compare: (correct) +t:football -Canadian versus (incorrect)t:+football -Canadian
You can experiment with any or all of these search tips andcompare your results. It is a lot of fun just searching.
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cooler in the summer. Thesewindows are less expensive than either Anderson or Pella.
The two brothers have been in business 15 years, havingleft their father to handle commercial and new construction.When the economy was good, getting referrals or newbusiness was an easy task. Working on homes in acommunity, a neighbor or two would stop by and ask themto give them an estimate on some major work for theirhome, and so the projects continued throughout thecommunity. These days it is more difficult to get leads aspeople are not so willing to spend money on majorprojects.
However, they see the economy improving as people arestarting to do major projects again. It is also spring, andresidents spend time outside their home and want to makeimprovements. A popular addition with residents is addinga screened-in porch. By adding special windows, porchlife can be extended for a few more months in the fall.Over the year, they have made approximately 50 additionswhich includes decks, screened-in porches and garages.
Tim would like residents to peruse his website(www.gtlremodeling.com) and look through their picturegallery of completed projects on residences. Their ratingwith the BBB is A+ because of customer satisfaction whichis most important to them as they take great pride in theirwork. They can be reached at 443-807-3154, and theirtruck can be seen around Springmill frequently.
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beans in a spicy basilgarlic sauce. She thought it was a bit hot but ate every biteas well. I ordered one of my Thai favorites, Pad Thai, thestaple Thai dish of America. It consisted of shrimp, stir-friedrice noodles, fresh vegetables, peanuts, and tofu in aspecial Ubon sauce. My entree was a level 3 which wasabout as hot as I could stand.
We should have left room for dessert because Ubonpartners with Dana Herbert, owner of Desserts by Danaand winner of TLC's Next Great Baker, to serve exclusivedesserts made just for Ubon diners. He’s best known as“The Sugar Daddy” because of his work with pulled andblown sugar, but is also known as Delaware’s “King ofCakes.” The next time we eat here, and there will be anext time, we'll eliminate the appetizer and have a dessert.
The cost for an average meal for two without wine will beabout $40 with gratuity.
Dick Rausch
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the selectedcontractor in early May of last year. The removal of the oldplants and installation of the new shrubs and plants tookabout two days and by mid-May we were enjoying the newlook of our house.
Pictures show the landscaping before the renovation andthe actual look after the renovation was complete.
Dick Rausch
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set, a bedroomnightstand, or a leather bomber jacket that, when you look atit now, you ask, "What was I thinking?" Let it go! What's oldnews to you may be someone else's complete delight; that'sone of the fun discoveries of garage sales.
Use tables and shelves for display – You may need toborrow some tables from friends, relatives and neighbors onwhich to set things out. Do this in advance, so you're notfrantically scurrying around on sale day. Disorganizedcardboard boxes on the ground filled with junk are a garage-sale don't: No one wants to scavenge through cartons forbric-a-brac bargains. Things should be pleasingly displayedand accessible. Separate clothing into men's, women's and
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children's categories. Buy, or borrow, wardrobe boxes fromthe local moving company to hang clothes in.
“Be prepared” to get rid of clutter and make some money.
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The rules for use of the clubhouse and its facilities have beenapproved by the committee and have been submitted to theBoard of Directors for their approval. A copy of the pool rulesare enclosed. Pool maintenance will be Monday, Wednesdayand Friday in the morning and we thank you for your patiencewhen the maintenance company is here cleaning the pool.The signup sheet for our weekly volunteers is on the bulletinboard. We urge all those who use the pool every day tovolunteer for a week. A list of the few duties and where thesupplies are stored will be available.
The committee will also be looking into safety measures thatcan be taken in and around the clubhouse. Once this iscompleted and the board has approved them we hope to havea copy to all residents in the near future.The demonstration onthe defibrillator and CPR was held on Wednesday, April 24that 2PM at the clubhouse. There were 50 residents attending.
The resident bulletin board is for resident use only. Whenputting a notice on the board please be sure to have yourname and date on the paper.
All of the cables have been replaced on the universal machinein the fitness room.
Please remember that if your committee/club/private rentaluses clubhouse equipment that it is put back in its properplace and that the vacuums/floor swiffer are cleaned aftereach use so it will be ready for the next group.
All are welcome to our meetings. If you have anyrequests/suggestions you may offer them at that time or putthem in writing to me and they will be addressed at ourmeeting.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:15AM.
Julia Hambrecht
Sports News
Pool Room Chatter-Art Lamb reports that on the 18th and26th of March Bob Cohen shot two perfect games of "EightBall". Len Brussee shot one perfect game on the 4th of Apriland Larry Daigle came back with two perfect games of "EightBall" on the 8th and 15th of April .
Golf – The Springmill Senior Men's Golf League (SMGL).Joe Tomassetti reports: On April 11th we completed oursecond week of league play with 23 members playing eachweek. The league has 41 members and we are alwayslooking for new members. Any interested individuals shouldcontact Joe Tomassetti at [email protected]. We playalternate weeks at Back Creek and Frog Hollow. During Apriland October our shotgun starts are at 9:00am. May toSeptember, we start at 8:00am. Our league is a social leagueand is a terrific opportunity to meet your neighbors, enjoy aday and a round of golf out and just have some fun. Ourmembers post scores from the low 80’s to 110’s. So everyoneis welcome. Try us, you’ll like us!!!!!
Bocce – Anne Lucas, Bocce coordinator reports that theBocce season will be starting on May 7th. There will be Bocceplay on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM.Tuesday’s league has 5 teams while the Wednesday leagueconsists of 4 teams. The Sentinel will begin announcingleague standings in the June issue. Up-to-date standings arealways available on the Clubhouse Bulletin Board.The Bocce courts are always open, weather permitting.Whenever the mood hits you get a few people together andstart playing. The Bocce equipment is in the closet in the CraftRoom.
Pickleball – Carl Rifino Pickleball Coordinator contributed thefollowing: As I write this, it’s mid-April and getting the taxreturn seems to be a higher priority. However, the pickleballplayers are trying to get things started for the outdoor season.Some of us are still playing at the Bear Y, but we’re movingtowards playing outdoors on a regular basis. We’re hoping thatregular play will start this week and you’re sure to see us onMon., Wed. or Fri. mornings if you’re in the neighborhood ofthe clubhouse. We’ll be playing regularly when you read this.
In the April Sentinel issue, we invited all interested people tocontact Jane Kimmins or me for details about joining us andtrying the sport out. We’re not deterred that no one respondedto this call. Thus, we’re trying once again to invite you. Thisinvitation is open to long-time residents as well as thenewcomers who joined us during the last 12 months. Judgingfrom the attendance at the brunch this month, the newcomersindicated their interest in meeting others in the community.Well, PICKLEBALL IS THE MEDIUM FOR YOU.
In case you missed reading about us in the April issue, a fewof us introduced the sport to many “Y” members this pastwinter. A few newcomers had played other racquet sports butit was real interesting to see how basketball players, avolleyball player and even one wrestler played Pickleball. Itwas great to hear that they had fun playing and they cameback to play again. If you give us a try, we think that you willhave the same response.
Here are the details. You don’t need any equipment to start.We have the starter equipment. We all knew nothing about thesport when we started, and we’re more than happy to have theopportunity to help you learn. We play on a regular schedule(Mon., Wed. and Fri. Morning at 9:00 AM). The courts arelocated in the tennis / pickleball area near the pool. You cancall me to get more details.
Tennis – Terry Markisohn and Mark Verni are co-coordinatorsfor tennis activities. Our Spring/Summer/Fall program is well
underway. We welcome all who care to participate to join us.We have open play on Saturday and Sunday 8:30am to11:30am. We have organized play on Tuesday and Thursdaymornings beginning at 8:30am. If any additional information isrequired please contact Terry or Mark.
Fitness - Staying fit should be a goal which will help all of usto age gracefully. Springmill offers several ways to helpeveryone stay fit. With Jazzercise, Yoga, Meditation, theWalking Club, the Gym, Water Aerobics, and miles of scenicpaths and streets for safe walking and bicycling, it is easy toget out and help stay fit at your own pace and ability.
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Thank YouA simple note to say thank you to all the wonderful friendsand neighbors who helped me celebrate my birthday. Theoverwhelming amount of cards and good wishes made merealize that there is no other place other than Springmillthat I would rather live.
Vera Bagnatori
