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Hershey’s Mill Community TV HMCTV Guide and Digest What Residents Want To Know 7 A fully self-supported nonprofit organization. Volume XXI Number 4 – April 2020 20 Hershey’s Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 Editor Louise O’Brien From the Main Gate 9 Tel 610-436-5922 • Fax 610-436-6429 Associate Editors Gail Habbersett, Sharon Residents Update 9 Guide and Digest E-mail: [email protected] Kope, Kate Lindsay, and Katherine Schilling Business E-mail: [email protected] Featured Writers Joseph S. Kennedy, Bonalyn HMCTV Programming 10 HMCTV Board of Directors Mosteller, Jurg Oppliger, Rosie Taylor, and Classifieds 13 Donald J. Trauger (President), Carl Fletcher (Vice Don Trauger President), Gail Habbersett (Secretary) , Jack Advertising/Marketing Director Jack Keeley Getting To Know You 16 Keeley, Sharon Kope, Tom McGinn, Louise O’Brien, and Joe Silio Marketing Finance Tom McGinn and Pet of the Month 21 Joe Silio Volunteer Coordinator Lee Gamma HM Bus Trips 22 Please share with your Hershey’s Mill magazine! All submissions welcomed; with rights retained Dining Out 26 by the owner. Send to [email protected], Dining In 27 Attention Editor. Hardcopy submissions are not accepted. Articles should be limited to 500 words (although others may be considered), and photographs should be high-resolution. HMCTV determines suitability and Vine Talk 30 has sole discretion to publish any submission. Submissions are due by the 23rd (37 - 40 days in advance of each edition) for possible inclusion (those received after will be reviewed for the next); contact the Editor Alcohol Awareness Month 31 for exceptions. Articles are subject to editing for space, clarity, and grammar. Information and opinions are Local History 34 those of the author, and may not reflect those of Hershey’s Mill Community TV, its officers, or directors. Activities Calendar 36 Health and Well-Being 39 Home Care for Seniors Technology Committee 40 Community News 42 • Personal care Take Every Chance To Vote 47 • Hospice assistance
• Meal preparation Hershey’s Mill Library 48 • Medication reminders Club News 50 • Laundry Tech Tips 55 • Light housekeeping for the Love of… 56 • Companionship From a HM Boomer 59 • Transportation HM Sports Group 60 Affordable and compassionate care - we are Now with offices in Hershey’s Mill Golf Club 65 licensed and our employees are bonded & insured. Wellington at Hershey’s Mill Recipes 66 serving Hershey’s Mill and Please call for a free assessment: Activities Contacts 69 610-644-8160 surrounding communities with very flexible service options Advertisers’ Index 70 www.angelcompanions.net Cover: The Mill’s lovely Sullivan House “spring”ing back to life in this photo from April!
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Editor’s Note: We wish to thank Karl Grentz of the HM Master Association for his helpful cooperation getting this new feature initiated. HM residents should appreciate the time and effort Karl expends on their behalf.
QUESTION: Why are the sidewalks QUESTION: What plans are in place not cleared along Chandler Dr. from for improving the lighting outside of Yardley toward Ulster? For those of the Community Center and Sullivan us who enjoy a brisk walk, it presents House? complications. ANSWER: The lighting at the Sullivan ANSWER: Expense and Liability is House and the Community Center the basic answer. The MA Board of was replaced and upgraded in 2019. Directors could not just do from Yard- This is the first mention of the lighting ley to Ulster. We would have to do the that has come to our attention since whole Hersheys’ Mill common area. the upgrading and replacement was When Hershey’s Mill Landscaping performed. If there have been com- does the plowing in the villages they plaints, the MA Board of Directors tend to clear the roads, Chandler & needs to be informed, so that the sub- Mill, by piling up the snow along the ject can be addressed. walking trails and especially at the intersections of the village roads and the walking trails. That is over 5 miles of walking paths. The snow budget assessment for each home would probably have to at least double another $3.50 per month, per year to HOPEFULLY cover the additional snow removal expense from the walking paths. That is a lot of salt. Also, once cleared, you could have a refreezing problem. Which leads to the next issue, Liability. The decision to NOT clear the walking trails was made a few years back by the Master Association based on EXPENSE and LIABILITY. I would be more than happy to pro- pose clearing the village paths to the current MA Board of Direc- tors, but I believe that the request would be rejected because of the potential expense and liability.
Don’t depend on rumors! Submit your questions by emailing them to [email protected], by calling us at 610-436-6429, or by delivering them to the mailbox outside the HMCTV building.
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Marc Fraser | Director of Security as well as your neighbor’s, property to be possible targets. So make sure you Recently, dead animals have been seen protect yourself by not leaving these on the roadways of Hershey’s Mill. If open areas unsupervised and maintain you see this, please call, Landscaping vigilance, especially at night. Division of Hershey’s Mill at 610-692- Although the Security Department 2649. If you do not get a response works year-round to deter any type from your call, let us know and we of criminal or mischievous activity can try to help you with this concern. within Hershey’s Mill, we are also When calling Security at 610-436- aware that this type of activity usually 6403, please note the date, time and increases within the township during with which Security person you were the spring and summer months; and talking with as this will enable us to we need your help in assisting our pre- assist you further. vention efforts. An additional reminder to all resi- Therefore, the Hershey’s Mill Security dents: inform visitors, delivery ser- Department would like to urge resi- vice, and contractors to use the 1500 dents to be sure to secure their homes in their GPS. Greenhill Road address and vehicles each and every time you If they use your address, they may be are not at home. directed to a Resident Only entrance and they will not be able to enter the community. As the weather gets warmer, the Security Department begins to find an increasing number of instances of front doors, car windows, trash doors, basement windows etc. being left open (or ajar). While these actions may seem innocent enough, they actually invite potential burglars to take a closer look at your property
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April 1-15 (7 p.m. on show April 16-30 (7 p.m. show on Programs Programs April 15 will not be shown) April 30 will not be shown) Water Leak Detection “Stealing Wyeth” with Edie Taylor and Don Thompson with Lynn Mander and Bruce Mowday Edie and Don discuss the newest, latest, and 10:00 4:00 7:00 12:00 Lynn and Bruce discuss his latest book about 10:00 4:00 7:00 12:00 greatest smart water leak detection devices and a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. the Wyeth paintings that were stolen from the how they are installed and managed. Don high- Wyeth studio in the early 80’s by local colorful a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. lights Smart Water Control Valves and tells how criminals, and the story of the investigation and some can be installed easily by a home owner. their return. The book will be available in our library. In Home PECO Visit with Edie Taylor and Bill Kane Smart Thermostats This program describes what our personal PECO with Edie Taylor and Don Thompson In Home Assessments experience was like. You 10:15 4:15 7:15 12:15 This is an interesting and fun discussion of 10:30 4:30 7:30 12:30 will know what to expect, what happened while a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. the evolution of Smart Thermostats. The most a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. the PECO Representative was in our Eaton Vil- recent technically advanced thermostats for in lage home, and also what happened after the home use are explained. PECO Representative left. PECO Event Seat Reservation and Thorncroft Equestrian Center Appointment Registration with Kay Ricker and Mikaela Potrako with Edie Taylor and Sherry Kane Learn about the Thorncroft Equestrian Center, This quick overview discusses the steps needed 10:45 4:45 7:45 12:45 located on Line Road, which is one of the oldest 10:30 4:30 7:30 12:30 for HM Residents to take advantage of the free a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. therapeutic equestrian centers in the United a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. PECO In Home Assessments for HM residents States. They specialize in riding instruction for only. Hint: don’t call PECO directly. children and adults with mental, emotional and Ends at 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. physical disabilities. Ends at 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. Call HMCTV at 610-436-5922 if you aren’t able to receive our TV channels 1970 and 1971. April 1 to April 8, noon April 15, 8:30 p.m. to April 22, noon Only The Lonely (PG 13) Larger Than Life (PG) Movies John Candy and Ally Sheedy A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his overbearing Movies Bill Murray and Matthew McConaughey mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker. A motivational speaker discovers that the inheritance his [Run time 1h 44m] father left him is an elephant. [Run time 1h 33m] Noon Noon April 22, 8:30 p.m. to April 30, noon & April 8, 8:30 p.m. to April 15, noon & The Big Fix (PG) 8:30 p.m. The Thing You Do (PG) 8:30 p.m. Tom Hanks and Liv Tyler Richard Dreyfuss and John Lithgow A local Pennsylvania band scores a one hit wonder and rides An ex-60’s radical, now working as a private eye, is hired by an the star machine as long as they can. [Run time 1h 48m] old flame to investigate a political smear.[Run time 1h 48m] Continued on bottom of page 13 Page 10 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 11 Classifieds
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Gail Habbersett | Eaton (At left) Our Executive Chef at home in his kitchen (At far left) Lenny preparing his Executive Chef Lenny Braxton delicious onion soup – Hershey’s Mill Country Club Village’s luxury hotel as a sous chef. While it During the winter chill, when HM two men in conversation was Lenny. seemed that he had dis- residents with golf memberships are Without hesitation, but continuing covered satisfying work, counting the days until their Club with his task at hand, the busy man in 2005, he agreed with reopens, staff of the facility are not identified himself as he. I could tell his boss that it was time “chillin”. In the restaurant, this time that this person was completely at to learn and experience is dedicated to tying up loose ends, home surrounded by large scale prep some new techniques reflecting on best practices, and plan- tables, grills, stoves, beverage stations, and broaden his resume. ning for a successful season ahead. I steamers, walk-in boxes and more. chose this quiet time to meet with the This decision coincided We easily settled into our roles as newest member of the staff, Executive with Lenny’s desire to interviewer and interviewee. I recog- Chef Lenny Braxton. help his grandparents nized that Lenny was fully engaged back in East Falls. His I followed the sound of voices lead- and happy to cooperate even though grandmother needed ing me into the spacious commercial he admitted that, when asked on other assistance as she battled kitchen. Since I’d never met Lenny, occasions, he declined providing a five reoccurring bouts and it was not obvious to me which personal bio for PR purposes. “It’s not of cancer; his grand- one was a chef, I asked if either of the my thing to talk about myself”, he con- father needed support with rehab after falling off a fishing boat and tearing both of his knee fessed. But he quickly disclosed that caps. To Lenny, going home was not his personality is laid back; he “always a sacrifice. He found work in the area; stays calm” and he doesn’t “freak out”. I one establishment being Kildare’s in was happy to hear that. Manayunk. It was there that our chef- to-be met his future wife, Christine. Lenny began by describing the unin- tentional path that led him as a high Lenny and Christine reside in East school graduate from Roman Catholic Goshen and have been together for to the University of North Carolina 15 years. They have two daughters, (UNC). His talent as a high school Cora, age eight, and Amelia, almost linebacker earned him a partial two. Lenny enjoys cooking for all of scholarship to UNC. Summers were his girls and often prepares dishes for spent in Pennsylvania taking odd jobs the week during his Mondays off. The – often in restaurants doing whatever household also adores their adopted was asked of him. During his final member, Chloe, a nine-year-old mixed semesters at UNC, he discovered that Newfoundland and Golden Retriever. a career in business and accounting In 2015, the opportunity to work at the were not his destiny. After graduation, Hershey’s Mill Country Club attracted Lenny needed a job and an opportu- nity presented itself at Fearrington Continued on page 19
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Lenny. He was especially drawn to On the other hand, he believes that “if this location as it would significantly you have a good taste pallet, you can reduce his commute, and hopefully cook”. He buys “a ton of cookbooks”, his 80-hour work weeks. Fast forward gleans ideas, and then experiments at to 2020, his four-year tenure as sous first with the dishes without using only chef with Steve primed him to assume the ingredients as his guide. Sounds the position vacated by Steve’s recent kind of like the popular cooking show retirement. “Chopped”. Lenny is psyched for this challenge. In training his staff, I believe he will Menus will be planned three weeks interpret for them the meaning of in advance after final negotiations one of his tattoos: “mise en place”. with vendors along with determining Translated from French, it is a prudent what a single plate will cost figuring reminder to make sure you have all of in raw ingredients, prep time, cook- your ingredients prepared and ready ing and clean up. He loves using the to go before you start cooking. Lenny big box steamer to poach eggs and also emphasized the value of team cook pasta. Why not, he says? That work and considers the kitchen crew a method is quicker and safer! He told tight knit group akin to a family. me that he definitely prefers cooking As head chef, Lenny looks forward to over baking. In his mind, “baking is a implementing some new ideas. Most science and you must have patience”. importantly, and he stressed this more than once, is his commitment to serv- ing fresh foods – “nothing out of a box or leftovers”. Monthly, he will provide new menus featuring seasonal ingre- dients. Another idea on his wish list is to develop a healthy heart menu and offer a variety of vegetarian alterna- tives. Now, totally unrelated to cooking, Lenny thought you might find it inter- esting to know that, during college, he lived next door to Julius Peppers – the UNC defensive end who went on to the pros. This little known fact came to light when I asked Lenny about the Steelers plate on his car. I think you should ask him about the connection if you ever catch him. Off duty. He is likely be fishing. Lenny didn’t hesitate when I posed my final question. Is there anything you would like to share with the HM com- munity? “Yes – give us another shot”!
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Rodman Heckman | Yardley What a Difference a Dog Makes I’ve lived in Hershey’s Mill for 31/2 Mill comprises 771 acres. “Passive years, and I love it. I love my home; I open space” was designed to be 15%, love my view; I love the facilities and so about 115 acres. Imagine that; 115 the mature plantings. I love the Sing- acres of woods, and streams, and ers. And the Players. And my neigh- meadows, and giant boulders, and bors. But I’m seeing it now through fallen trees that allow us to cross wide different eyes, because I got a puppy. creeks. We spend more than an hour each day in the woods – following the His name is Guinness, an Australian deer paths, wading through the creeks, Labradoodle. He’s chocolate brown mucking through the wetlands. Thank with faint reddish notes, just like goodness for LL Bean’s Duck Boots! Guinness stout, and he has a white Since Guinness is part Lab, he loves blaze down his chin and throat, as the water. There’s nothing more fun though he’d spilled some foam down than a puppy in a creek! It’s worth the his chest. He’s now five months old few minutes of clean-up when we get and becoming very athletic. home. Through his eyes, we live in a huge One of the most unexpected aspects wooded wilderness. In fact, Hershey’s of the open space, is that much of it is connected. You can follow a single (Below) There better be a Guiness at the stream or a patch of forest, and it end of the road! brings you out at a place you never really noticed before. It’s a lot like exploring, and it reminds me of how much I loved Scouting. Plus, in the winter months, when the golf course is empty, our universe Personal Care • Companion • Meal Prep doubles. There’s another 133 acres dedicated to the golf course. Light housekeeping • Medications • Errands Combined, that’s almost 250 Quality in-home care solutions to suit your acres. In comparison, the Morris Arboretum is only 175 acres. 250 needs and routines. acres of exercise. I’ve lost almost Hourly to Live-In • Licensed • Insured • Bonded 10 pounds in the last month, and I feel 10 years younger. (267) 205-5932 • (610) 400-3402 I feel so fortunate to be here in www.HardyHelpers.care Hershey’s Mill. And so fortunate to be seeing it through fresh eyes. Page 20 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 21 Hershey’s Mill Bus Trips
Audubon Center at Mill Grove include, “Off the Wall: American Art acres of sculpture gardens, an arbo- CURRENT SERIES TRIPS Tuesday, April 28, 2020 to Wear” as well as the permanent retum, and museum. You can explore 2019-2020 Philadelphia Orchestra Cost: $29 collections throughout the museum. rotating exhibitions in six galleries. Lunch is on your own at the Café in The current featured exhibit is “That’s Friday Matinee Series Departs: 12:15 p.m. Cost: $18 (Single Date, Bus Contact: Priscilla Burt the main building, Perelman Café, or Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work Stir Restaurant. Reduced fee available of the Johnson Family.” Included in Only) + Performance for Museum members. the day is a one hour guided tour that Admission The Audubon Center at Mill Grove highlights the “must see” sculptures Departs: Noon is situated on a historic 18th century Delaware Park on the grounds. More than 270 sculp- Contact: Ann Seraphin site, the farm where 18-year-old John Monday, May 18, 2019 tures by renowned and contemporary James Audubon lived when he first Cost: $17 plus Lunch artists are carefully positioned among Please join us for our wonderful came to America from France. Here Departs: 10:15 a.m. meticulous landscaping where you will orchestra. Remaining programs are: he developed a technique for drawing Contact: Ann Seraphin see thousands of exotic trees and flow- birds “from life” and became one of Friday, May 1, 2020: “Tchaikovsky & ers. Grab a friend and join us! Lunch is the world’s best-known wildlife artists. Shostakovich” – Tugan Sokhiev con- Join us at Delaware Park for an excit- on your own at three different eateries: The visit will include a guided tour ducts both above as well as Firsova, ing day at the races! Watch the horse Rats Restaurant (most formal, reser- of the original farmhouse and a self- with Lukas Geniusas on piano. racing or try your luck at slots and vations can be made on Open Table), guided tour of the museum to explore table games. $30.00 free slots play is Van Gogh Café, or The Peacock Café. Friday, May 29, 2020: “Yuja Wang & the artwork and legacy of the famed given to everyone on the bus. Lunch is The Brahms Piano Concertos” - Yan- naturalist. on your own. NOTES: nick Nezet-Seguin conducts Brahms & Sibelius, with Yuja Wang on piano. Philadelphia Museum of Art Grounds For Sculpture Prior to making payment, you must “19th Century European Masters” call the contact person to ensure that UPCOMING SERIES TRIPS Wednesday, May 20, 2020 there is still room on the bus. Thursday, May 7, 2020 Cost: $39 plus Lunch 2020-2021 Walnut Street Theatre All bus riders must be age 18 or older Cost: $40 plus Lunch Departs: 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Thursday & Saturday Matinees Departs: 8:30 a.m. Contact: Maria Edwards Cost: $51 per show Contact: Priscilla Burt Make trip payment checks payable to Departs: 12:30 p.m. Where nature and art are always at “HERSHEY’S MILL HOA”, seal in an Contact: Jayne Lytle (Thurs.) The Philadelphia Museum of Art has play! Grounds for Sculpture opened envelope (noting trip name and date), & undergone extensive renovations in 1992 on the grounds of the New and place in the maroon “Customer Karen Smith (Sat.) in the last few years. Our visit will Jersey State Fair. It is was established Service” mailbox next to the Security feature a self-guided tour of the new by artist and philanthropist, Seward Center (exit lane at the Main Gate). This season will include the following: design of 19th century European mas- Johnson. Grounds for Sculpture is Refunds are only granted if the trip is Thur. 9/24/20 & Sat. 10/3/20 ters. Other exhibits you can explore a premier cultural destination of 42 canceled or has a wait list from which “Rocky, The Musical” another passenger can fill the spot. Thur. 12/3/20 & Sat. 12/12/20 Bus leaves promptly as scheduled. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Thur. 2/11/21 & Sat. 2/20/21 The Hershey’s Mill Bus Committee is Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” always looking for more volunteers to share ideas and plan bus trips! If Thur. 4/8/21 & Sat. 4/17/21 interested, call Marc Fraser at 610- Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” 431-4006. Thur. 6/10/21 & Sat. 6/19/21 ***Hershey’s Mill residents may rent “On Your Feet: Story of Emilio & the bus for their own private trips or Gloria Estefan” functions. For more information, con- Seats are available; but, they usually tact Marc Fraser at 610-431-4006*** sell out quickly, so call soon! Page 22 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 23 Dr. Bradford J. Jacobs Dr. Alexandra K. Grulke Dr. Aabha M. Suchak Dr. Megan S. Saltzman Dr. Vanessa Cardenas Take a Step in the Right Direction Dr. Theodore G. Mushlin (Retired)
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of vegetables which appeared very The Stove and Tap restaurant is appetizing. We choose two from the located in the Lincoln Court Shopping menu, the Brussel sprouts with apple Center on Lancaster Avenue (245 Lan- LouiseStove O’Brien | Springton and Tap and bacon which was different and caster Ave.), Malvern, in the former Bob ordered the chicken sandwich, tasty and the carrots in a honey glaze Carrabba’s location, which provides Another new restaurant with an and found it full of flavor, but a little which were prepared well. Everything ample parking. Lunch and dinner are emphasis on pub food and a large short of chicken. Sharon had the brought to the table was plated attrac- served Monday thru Saturday, with a ever changing beer menu. Sharon and stuffed trout and I had the best item tively and the portions were ample. brunch on Sunday. For reservations Bob Kope along with myself visited on the menu, the brisket dip. My sand- There is a limited dessert menu. call 484-450-8890. on a Wednesday evening and were wich was tender and really tasteful. surprised at how busy it was. Newly We observed hamburgers being deliv- renovated, it provided a comfortable ered to other patrons and they looked Dining In atmosphere with seating for couples, impressive. They have several sides families and small groups. Surpris- ingly, there were quite a few booths for two. The bar RosieHello Taylor | Princeton Fresh area is impressive Now to the really important informa- and large enough First, a word of caution. When tion – the food. Having tried and been for a Super Bowl researching the many food box deliv- totally delighted with Home Chef crowd. It has an ery companies, Hello Fresh, Green I was looking forward to compar- open kitchen which Chef, Freshly, Sun Basket and Home ing them to Hello Fresh. Again, I was provides entertain- Chef to name a few, I made the mis- delighted. Their selection of meals was ment but also adds take of thinking Home Chef and Hello varied enough that everyone can find to the noise level. Fresh were the same company - they’re something they like. The ingredients The service was not! I ended up with two subscrip- were fresh, the recipes extremely easy swift and friendly. tions and food boxes arriving every to follow and the completed meals other day! In order to cancel both looked and tasted like something (Above) subscriptions, I needed to call because that came out of Julia Child’s kitchen. The big I couldn’t find acancel subscription As for the portion size - more than bar area. button anywhere on either site. In all enough for both my husband and fairness though, that could have been me…and we like to eat! (At left) me. In the end, I had a better experi- pricing varied accord- A look at ence with Hello Fresh than with Home Hello Fresh’s ing to the meals chosen and was a the table Chef to cancel my subscriptions. area. little complicated. If you’re a ‘single’ and like ‘left overs’ you may consider trying only one or 2 boxed meals a week but be aware that even one or two boxes may prove to be somewhat expensive. If you enjoy good food, like to experi- ment with easy-to-follow new recipes and are looking for an alternative to grocery store shopping or dining out, give Hello Fresh a try. Bon appetito!
Page 26 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 27 THE BEST-CASE SCENARIO FOR YOUR WORST-CASE SCENARIO.
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grams of sugar that is enjoyed as a des- ily in the south of Italy. It is enjoyed as sert wine. The best known are Oloroso aperitif or dessert. It comes dry, semi- and Pedro Jimenez. sweet or sweet, and mostly white, The quality is determined by how long Fortified Wines: Madeira the wine was barreled: Fine Marsala Madeira is a small Portugese island one year; Superiore two years; Supe- west of the Morocco coast where this riore Reserva four years; and Virgine fortified wine is produced. Madeira Porto and others Stravecchio ten years. Jurg Oppliger | Devonshire Next in line is “Tawny” that is aged in is also made in California and Texas. wooden barrels. The best ones state on It is a white wine, either dry or sweet, Other fortified wines Fortified wines are made by stopping the label when they are best to drink: that can last up to 50 years. It comes in Other fortified wines include Malaga, the fermentation by adding alcohol in 10; 20; 30; or 40 years. Pay attention four classes: up to three years old; as Commandaria and many Vermouths. (neutral grape spirit) so that more – this is a recommendation for when Reserve 5 years old; Special Reserve residual alcohol stays in the wine. The to drink it, not its age! The top Porto’s ten years old; and Extra Reserve at result is a sweeter, heavier wine with are labeled “Reserve”; a title given by least 15 Years old. Madeira is slowly up to 22% alcohol and up to 22% sugar. the official Portugese tasting panel, the baked in ovens at a low tempera- Fortified wines can be made from “Camera de Provadores”. The top 2% of ture before bottling. This process white or red grapes. the Portos are aged in steel barrels or simulates a sea voyage, because steel drums for about two years, and many years ago Madeira casks were Porto and Port should be kept for at least ten years used as ballast on big ships. Port is by far the most popular forti- before drinking. While sweet Porto is fied wine and is made in many coun- Marsala mostly consumed as a dessert wine, tries, including the United States. Marsala comes from around the rosé and white Porto are often enjoyed Porto, on the other hand, is a pro- city of Marsala on the Island of Sic- as an aperitif. tected name and can only be used for port made in Portugal. Portugal has Sherry more than 50,000 wineries, and half Sherry comes originally from Anda- April is Alcohol Awareness Month of them are in the northern Duoro lusia in southern Spain and is made region, but only about 40% of the wine from the white Palomino grapes. It is made there is used to make Porto. also made in many other countries, Kate Lindsay | Brighton Alcohol Awareness. The dietary guide- In Portugal, more than 100 different notably in South Africa and the US. lines recommend that people drink in grapes can be used to make Porto, Sherry is most often a dry white wine For many years, there have been orga- moderation which is defined as hav- and most Porto is a blend of differ- with 15-22% alcohol and less than 5% nized monthly themes to increase ing no more than 1 drink per day for ent grapes. The best known and least sugar. It is a perfect aperitif. There is awareness of health and wellness women and no more than 2 drinks per expensive red Porto is the “Ruby”. also some sweet Sherry with up to 200 information that can enhance quality day for men. The following informa- of life. One of the themes for April is tion will add to your knowledge to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Bruce Slifer An issue for residents relates to a [email protected] normal aging. As we age, alcohol Aspen breaks down more slowly and there- fore remains in our system longer. Hardwood Repair, Refinishing, Normal aging effects the func- and Installation tioning of our organs to filter and Flooring excrete alcohol from the body. 203 N. Benjamin Dr., West Chester, PA 19382 PA018465 (Tel) 610-429-9230 (Fax) 610-429-1509 In addition, as we age, medication use becomes more routine. Alco- www.aspenhardwoodflooring.com Visit the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at www.niaaa.nih.gov/older-adults Continued on page 33
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hol interacts with medications. The Make sure you review information interaction can cause medication to about your pain medication including work less effectively or increase their Tylenol, aspirin, and alcohol with your negative side effects. Make sure you PCP. Many chronic pain conditions review information about medication can be managed effectively with life- and alcohol interactions by reading the style changes and non-medical inter- insert or talking to your Primary Care ventions. Physician and pharmacist. Gender has an impact on alcohol use. The National Institute of Substance When a woman drinks, the alcohol in Use and Alcohol recognize that people her bloodstream typically reaches a have used alcohol to relieve pain since higher level than a man’s even if both ancient times. They report labora- are drinking the same amount. One tory studies confirm that alcohol does of the reasons for this is that women’s indeed reduce pain in humans and in bodies generally have less water than animals. Moreover, recent research men’s bodies. Because alcohol mixes suggests that as many as 28 percent with body water, a given amount of people experiencing chronic pain of alcohol is more concentrated in turn to alcohol to alleviate their suf- a woman’s body than in men. As a fering. Despite this, using alcohol to result, women are more susceptible to alleviate pain places people at risk for alcohol-related intoxication and dam- several harmful health consequences. age to organs such as the liver. SENIOR LIVING WITH STYLE
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Joseph S. Kennedy | Princeton As a result, there occurred what President Calvin Coolidge appointed amounted to a revolution on the Roberts to investigate bribery and court during its 1937 session. By a illegal land deals between government 5-4 margin, with Roberts the key officials and oil companies during the swing vote, the court in case after case Harding administration. This case Owen J. Roberts pronounced New Deal laws consti- became popularly known as the Tea- Owen J. Roberts may have been a tutional. The change in Roberts’ vote pot Dome Scandal, and it made Rob- justice of the US Supreme Court, has never been fully explained, and he erts a national figure. but locally he’s remembered mainly destroyed all his papers covering the Then followed the 15 years on the high for his role in bringing together court years (1930-45) before his death. court. In 1942, Roosevelt appointed seven municipalities in 1955 to form However, a number of historians think Roberts to head a commission inves- a new county school district that that Hughes persuaded Roberts to side tigating the attack on Pearl Harbor on bears his name. Yet on the Supreme with the liberals, as he did himself, to Dec. 7, 1941. Court, he played a pivotal role in the protect the institution of the court in nation’s history during the turbulent American government. After Roberts’ retirement from the years of the Great Depression. court in 1945, President Harry S. Tru- Owen Josephus Roberts was born in Since the Depression, the laws of man had him head a board of amnesty The court was made up of four con- Philadelphia in 1875. His father was a Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal to review wartime draft violations and servative justices (Pierce Butler, James partner in a hardware firm that gave have shaped public policy on eco- military Court Martials. After that, he McReynolds, George Sutherland the family wealth and social position. nomic and social issues. One of the returned to his 700-acre dairy farm, and Willis Van Devanter) to whom He attended Germantown Academy key players who helped to create this Bryn Coed in Birchrunville, where increased federal power in the econ- and entered the University of Pennsyl- history was Roberts. His swing vote he also raised flowers and vegetables. omy was anathema. The three liberal vania at 16. After earning an under- on the Supreme Court validated many From 1948 until 1951 he sewed as judges (Louis Brandeis, Benjamin graduate degree, in 1898 he graduated of FDR’s laws and made the New Deal dean of Penn’s Law School. Cardozo and Harlan Stone) could be with highest honors from the universi- constitutional. counted on to support the New Deal ty’s law school. Roberts died in 1955 at age 80. He was quite modest about his role in public In 1930, a year after the stock market laws. And there were two middle- After graduating, he taught law at life. In 1945 he wrote, “I have no illu- crash of 1929 ushered in the Depres- of-the-roaders, Chief Justice Charles Penn and later became a successful sion about my judicial career. Who am sion; President Herbert Hoover nomi- Evans Hughes and Roberts, who rep- trial lawyer. From 1901 to 1904 he I to revile the good God that he did nated Roberts, a fellow Republican, to resented swing votes. served as an Assistant District Attor- serve as a justice on the US. Supreme not make me a Marshall, a Holmes, a In 1935 the court delivered a series of ney in Philadelphia. During World Court. Then in 1933, with the Depres- Brandeis or a Cardozo.” 6-3 and 5-4 decisions declaring some War l he was appointed a special sion deepening, Roosevelt took office of these New Deal laws unconstitu- deputy US. Attorney General and Yet in the future, history may have a as president and told a nervous nation tional. Hughes and Roberts sometimes prosecuted espionage cases. In 1924, higher opinion of his life and work. “that the only thing we have to fear voted together or individually with — is fear itself.” the conservative justices. But in 1936, The Roosevelt administration and FDR won a landslide reelection victory Whether you want to restore your Congress approved a flurry of laws and decided to remake the high court. deck to its original beauty or to aimed at relief and recovery and He sent to Congress a proposal to make your “tired” deck terrific, sought reform in the country’s social increase the number of justices from we should be your first call! and economic systems. These laws nine to 15. That would give the presi- PA Reg # PA152865, Ins # ART5137717 were based on expanded powers of the dent six new appointments, who pre- In addition to deck powerwashing, federal government in a broader inter- sumably would support his programs. weatherproofing, staining, resurfacing, pretation of the interstate commerce History calls this the “court-packing” repairing, and rebuilding, we also do clause of the constitution. By 1935, plan. Congress took no action on the most other home-maintenance projects. these laws began to come before the legislation, but it made Chief Justice [email protected] 610-585-5824 Supreme Court for review. Hughes anxious. Page 34 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 35 Page 36 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 37 Health and Well Being
Bonalyn Mosteller | Inverness into one of those: the vestibular sys- tem. Below is more from Gabe. This month we return to the subject The vestibular system is responsible of improving our balance. There are for telling you where your head is few other health-related issues more in space and also is responsible for important, and know that falls are sending signals to the eyes, helping often associated with a downhill slide control eye movements. This helps into even more serious health events. to keep you upright and in control of Previously, our Kinetic Physical Ther- your posture while you are moving. In apy guru, Gabe Kresge, introduced us order to challenge and improve your to three bodily “systems” which work vestibular system, you must improve together to keep us balanced. This your “vestibule-ocular reflex” (VOR), month we are taking a deeper dive which allows your eyes to remain focused on a point in space, while your head is moving. For example, when focusing on a target and moving your head to the right, the eyes move to the left to keep focus on the target. Indi- viduals with impaired VOR find it dif- ficult to read due to this fact. A simple exercise to address this issue IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU entails focusing on a target (this can be a sticky note pasted on a wall) and turning your head side to side, while maintaining focus on the target. Try this first for 20-30 seconds while sit- ting so as not to lose balance and fall. When this becomes easy, increase the time to 40-60 seconds. 1 ( We are not just a place; we are the place to call home! At Riddle Village, we , As we so often state, it takes a lot of are all about options. Spacious floor plans, scenic locations and numerous ! * # +, !- # ./ $ 0.+ $./$ 1 2,, tenacity to actually DO exercise and high-end finishes allow each Resident to express their taste. Flexible other practices. In other words, doing dining options in four different restaurants, Resident-led committees and exercises regularly, such as the one enriching programs create an experience for all to live life their way, every described above, can be as challeng- day. We are proud to offer our Residents a lifestyle that is focused on making ing as something like mining for gold. sure they feel heard, considered and valued while creating an environment Remember, if we don’t keep at it, the that allows our community to continue to grow. Riddle Village wants to “gold” of our “golden years” won’t be show you a different experience and we would like to get to know you too. so golden. Go forward with tenacity! 34 $ " 2$ ./ 5 ,6$7 CALL TODAY TO LEARN ABOUT OUR LIMITED TIME Next month, Gabe will focus on a sec- Һ R ond bodily system which is essential in helping maintain balance and avoid RiddleVillage.org | (610) 891-3700 | 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 ! " # $" falls. Gabe is the Clinical Director fit % " & '& " of Kinetic Physical Therapy which is ( &) % " located in the lower floor of ACAC. He can be reached at 610-430-3545. Page 38 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 39 Technology Committee
Internet of Things Sub Committees make phone calls using standard lights, smoke alarms with verbal commands, i.e. ‘Alexa call voice activation, shower Voice Activated Response Systems Hershey’s Mill Security’ or ‘Alexa call heads, and many more. Voice activated response systems Marge’. Calls can be initiated; hands Requirements free, from anywhere the unit can hear (VARS) provide simple and economi- VARS, like Alexa, require the command and to any pre-pro- cal solutions for residents in need of voice activated devices, an grammed number. When a call is initi- assistance and make daily activities app on a smart phone or ated through Alexa, you talk and hear easier. Most residents are aware of tablet, and a person knowl- through the Alexa device. Multiple voice activated assistants, such as edgeable to assist with the units can be installed throughout the Siri, Alexa, or Google Home. For the initial implementation, if home. purpose of this article we will be high- Plugs, Smart Bulbs, Smart Wall needed.This is where our adult chil- lighting the Amazon voice activated Convenience and Comforts Switches, Smart Door Locks, Smart dren, grandchildren or a knowledge- response system, ‘Alexa’. The associ- Information and fun are readily avail- Power Strips, Video Doorbells, Audio able nearby friend come in handy ated devices are compact, easy to able. Ask Alexa for the weather, time, Speakers, Security Cameras, Smart when setting up the devices. The only handle, affordable andbest of all - no date, news, a joke, play music, make Thermostats, Sprinklers, Outdoor requirement inside our homes is an monthly charges. shopping lists, set calendar dates, Faucets, Robo Vacuums, and other AC plug and Wi-Fi. Safety make notes, set reminders, or answer add on devices, VARS can VARS provide an ability to commu- questions. The list is almost endless. add convenience to our daily nicate directly when we may need VARS, like Alexa, have the ability to lives. VARS can control assistance. Specifically, Amazon’s control MANY other smart home electrical appliances, such ‘Alexa’ and associated devices can devices. Through the use of Smart as your electric tea kettle, or turn Christmas tree lights or other lights on and off, regulate the temperature in your home, and much more. Available voice activated add on devices also include night
These two photos are from one of the In-Home Energy Assessment presentations provided by PECO, as discussed in the Technology Privacy Committee section of the February 2020 Guide and Digest . VARS now record only when the ‘activation word’ is spoken. ‘Alexa’ has a verbal command that allows delet- ing of everything recorded that day. For more infor- mation, articles and videos visit hersheysmill.org, Resources, Tech- nology Commit- tee. Page 40 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 41 Community News
dogs unleashed. The Council takes Hospital employees and members of municate with security correctly. It A new dedicated line and these community concerns seriously our sister auxiliary branches. Proceeds will also interfere with your ability answering machine for the Guide and would like to remind everyone from the event go to one of Paoli to call Security on your land line for and Digest is 610-436-6429. that the Rule & Regulations allow Hospital’s newest clinical offerings, the several minutes. If you experience an these types of violations to be fined on Neurointervential Lab and Program. emergency, the first step is to call 911 a per violation occurrence. Please join us! Call the hospital’s aux- directly from either your landline or Please note that in CORRECTION: iliary office at 484-565-1380 and an cell phone. The second step should be the February issue of the Guide and Should you IT’S EASY TO REPORT: invitation will be sent to you. to call security. Digest, in the Woodshop Section, it witness violations all you need do is stated that the cost of the wood boring give the management company, via SPRING CLEANING: DISPOSAL OF If your smoke detector sounds. Do bee traps was $15 including installa- e-mail (serney@pencomanagement. BULK ITEMS not count on the alert being received tion. That is incorrect. It should have com), the date and time, type of by security. If you do not receive a call stated that the cost is $15 per trap and offense, such as off leash, not curbed Kate Lindsay | Brighton from security immediately, that means installation is additional. or both, and address of unit owner and As spring starts, we all think of security did not get the alert and the we do the rest. NOTE: This is techni- refreshing our surroundings. As you fire department is not on the way. If SHOWCASE OF HOMES cally 2 occurrences which allows for 2 do the Spring Cleaning, you may want you have a fire, call 911 immediately May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. violation notices and 2 fines. to dispose of bulk items. Bulk items from your cell phone as your landline are any items that cannot fit in your Are you ready for a fun-filled day? In this day and age with all the may not be working while the smoke smart routine refuse container. So when and get out of Showcase of Homes 2020 includes six , please feel free to forward detector is sounding phones you think about disposal of furni- your home. If you do not have access unique homes in The Mill. You will a picture of the offending pet as it is ture, chairs, sofas, large appliances, to a cell phone, use the phone at a see stunning creative remodels, awe- proof positive of the violation. But we construction debris, or mattresses, neighbor’s house. inspiring artwork by accomplished still need the unit owner’s address, remember this is not part of routine HM artists, as well as treasured fam- date and time. The Council and Man- trash pick-up. You will need to call the HERSHEY’S MILL NATURE GROUP ily and history collections. The self- agement Company will hold all reports trash company that services your vil- Sue Staas | Kennett guided tour begins at 10 a.m. Mid-day, in the strictest of confidence. lage, which for most of us is Republic stop by the HM Golf Club for lunch This new group stems from the group We have a very dog friendly commu- Services, and schedule a bulk pickup. of volunteers who have been monitor- and do a bit of shopping at the ven- Remember, you get one bulk item per dor boutiques. (Boutique hours are nity and cleaning up after your dog ing bluebird boxes in our villages for is simply common courtesy to your month FREE. Pick up for additional several years. Now sanctioned by the extended to 3:30 p.m.) Consider pur- items will range from $17.25 to $57.50 chasing a raffle ticket; you definitely neighbors and goes with the responsi- Masters Association, our vision is to bility of owning a dog. Responsible pet per item after the initial free item. help maintain and enrich the natural will when you see the contents of the Also, if you put anything out that con- raffle baskets! Tour Tickets: $25 Lunch owners don’t let Fido run loose. open environments of HM and in so tains Freon, the cost for this pick-up doing ensure desirable habitat of a Tickets (optional): $25 FYI, this year’s PAOLI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is $92. If you need more information, lunch features a hot buffet menu. diverse population of native wildlife FASHION SHOW please call Republic at 610-265-6337. and plants for the enjoyment of our The proceeds from this annual event The Conestoga Branch of the Paoli YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT: USING residents. benefit Paoli Hospital and is spon- Hospital Auxiliary invites you to their sored by the Hershey’s Mill Auxiliary. YOUR RED ALARM BUTTON Here are just a few of the events we annual “Taste of Spring Fashion Show”. Pre-purchase your tickets outside the Kate Lindsay | Brighton have planned for you: The event takes place on Wednesday, HM Library beginning April 21 or Since the change to Fios, alarm sys- Celebrate Earth Day with a lecture April 29, at the Desmond Hotel in you may contact Loretta Bevilacqua at tem communication to security has Malvern. beginning at 11 a.m. This about “The Ecology and Management or . been functioning properly. While annual affair includes boutique shop- not of the Eastern Bluebird” by Dr. Dean security and the Master Association PET REGULATIONS ping, a silent auction, over 50 raffle Rusk, President of the Bluebird Soci- work to correct this issue, we want to prizes and a luncheon prepared by the ety of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, There have been several instances make sure you know the way to man- hotel’s award winning executive chef April 22, at 7 p.m. in the Community reported of dog business not being age emergency situations. Center’s Main Room. picked up and residents walking their Chris Calhoun. Fashions are provided by Chico’s, Gingy’s and Jane Chalf- Do not push your red button. If you Continued on next page ant Kiki, and will be modeled by Paoli push the red button, it may not com- Page 42 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 43 Community News (continued)
Take a guided Spring Bird/Wildflower (At right) “I was in Giant today and noticed these purchase of gold, silver and Walk in late April or early May. Firm free packages of coffee grounds available for platinum jewelry, sterling date to be determined, watch your gardening in front of the Starbucks stand.” Tip and silver and fine timepieces. emails. photo submitted by Jeff Sebastian, Ulster. IGC is interested in purchas- ing larger diamonds of all Join us on Tuesday, for the April 28 DiCarlo if you intend to give up your shapes and sizes, as well as bus trip to the John James Audubon garden as we have a waiting list. Also, brand name designer jew- . Please contact Priscilla Burt Museum under the direction of Bill Reynolds, elry. Repair services are also to make your reservation. For more we will make a second attempt for a available. Please call them at information on this excursion, please butterfly garden. We are confident of 610-876-6611. See you there see “Bus Advertising”. success this time. All of us are excited at the event! Complimentary If you have any questions about this with this new gardening season and coffee and doughnuts will be new Nature Group, please contact we are planning for great times such as served. Wilbur Amand at seed exchanges and gazebo socials. HEALTHWATCH COMMUNITY GARDENS MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES A brief seminar on today’s Ed Sweeney | Yardley Lynne Urian | Merrifield most up to date personal We’re digging deep into the Hol- emergency alert system will lywood film vaults for our April film be presented. Join us for wine selection, so please join us at 7 p.m. and cheese and see the future on April 20 as we present the Preston of senior safety on April 14, Sturges classic, “Sullivan’s Travels.” 2020 at 4 p.m.. Joel McCrea stars as John L. Sullivan, a successful Hollywood film director well known for his lighthearted com- edies. He decides that his next film will have social relevance, focusing on the difficulties of being poor. Hoping to gain authenticity and insight into the plight of the poor, he dons ragged clothes and hops a freight train, anx- ious to experience poverty first hand. Although the film is genuinely funny, So you can get back on roll! Sturges does deliver some really YOUR thought provoking social commentary Is pain limiting your golf or pickle ball game? about the hardships of living in pov- erty. Come see a terrific film, and if Is pain preventing you from playing with your grandkids? you desire afterwards, stay for a brief Is pain keeping you from enjoying your retirement? discussion. It’s free and open to every- one at Hershey’s Mill. For more info, Dr. Gabe Kresge Dr. Andrew Taylor At Kinetic Physical Therapy we listen so that we can create call Lynne Urian at . Kinetic Physical Therapy @ ACAC an individualized plan of care that gets you back to doing 1130 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA exactly what it is that you want to do. For us, stopping (Above) No doubt about it – spring is here! IGC CONCIERGE JEWELERS I am 73 and have always been active, which indicates I may have pain is only the first step. Deep down, we want to know had injuries. ... Every program is based on a person’s needs and IGC Jewelers will be at the Commu- is regularly updated to keep the healing process optimized. Their what your it is, so we can get you back to it. Those who have already begun plant- nity Center on Thursday,April 23 staff is outstanding. I am so glad that I found them. –JM, 2018 ing are already seeing the green from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing a wide Contact us today to learn more! 610-430-3545 or visit www.kineticptpa.com sprouts of spring. Please inform Jim range of jewelry services including the
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Kate Lindsay | Brighton it uncomfortable for many people. Taking opportunities to discuss issues The Pennsylvania primary is sched- can be helpful. Here at Hershey’s Mill uled for April 28. This will be the time we have a group of residents who want when citizens of the Commonwealth to provide an opportunity to discuss of Pennsylvania will vote for the candi- issues in a manner that respects all dates to represent the Republican and viewpoints. The club is known as Democrat representatives running for S.O.A.R. which stands for Support office on November 3, 2020. Our American Republic. The next scheduled meeting is April 14, 4-6 Voting is one of the most important p.m. in the Cove. activities for citizens. But sometimes people do not believe they have the Hershey’s Mill Residents can vote knowledge to make informed deci- within our community. The polls are sions or do not believe their vote open for voting on April 28th from 7 makes a difference. More recently, par- a.m. to 8 p.m. The residents of Pre- tisan politics have created an adversar- cinct 250 are the villages of Ashton, ial environment. Sharing opinions that Brighton, Chatham, Devonshire, have an impact on our quality of life Inverness, Jefferson, Merrifield, and as well as listening to others that are Oakmont can vote at the Hershey’s Mill Community Center. All other villages plus Wellington comprise Pre- cinct 247 and vote at HM Golf Club. If you need information about the candidates and issues, voter registration and most impor- tantly, new mail-in absentee ballots, or voting forms, contact your committee rep-
sharing their opinion, is somewhat difficult during good times but has been growing more antagonistic. While we sometimes do not see the direct impact of our individual vote on national politics, we can see the impact of our vote on the local level. resentative. The Republican commit- For us, it can mean the village HOA tee representatives are Donna Faunce and the county level. This can give you at or Eileen Pickett at a sense of satisfaction to support your . The Democratic com- participation in all voting activities. mittee representatives are Marie Knox Dealing with conflict is difficult and at and Pat Schultz at the antagonistic partisanship has made . Page 46 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 47 Hershey’s Mill Library
“Between the pages of a book is a Hannah, Sophie - Perfect Little MYSTERY wonderful place to be.” Anonymous Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children Finch, Charles - Last Passenger Hauck, Rachel - Fifth Avenue Story French, Nicci - Losing You April is volunteer month and we Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon Society Gardner, Lisa - When You See Me would like to thank all our volun- HM Library contact: Kiley, Reid - Such a Fun Age Kellerman, Jonathan - Museum of teers. You may see them at the desk, Kubica, Mary - Other Mrs. Desire but there is a lot behind the scenes, Angela Linden 610-696-5374 Mallery, Susan - Sisters by Choice Kent, Minka - When I Was You including selection of new acquisi- www.hmlibrary.com McDonald, Christina - Behind Preston - Crooked River tions, processing new books, ordering Every Lie Robb, J. D. - Golden in Death supplies and culling. Moore, Graham - Holdout Todd, Charles - Divided Loyalty Our Ambassador Program is available The library continues to need your Noblin, Annie England - St. Francis Weinberg, Kate - Truants throughout the year. If you are unable support. We hope you would consider Society for Wayward Pets Wright, Jaime Jo - Echoes among the to come to the library we will arrange supporting us by becoming a Friend of Pataki, Allison - Queen’s Fortune Stones door to door delivery. Please use our the Library. A yearly donation of $10 Peterson, Tracie - Forever Hidden NONFICTION friendly website to view all our inven- or more would greatly help us. Please Pooley, Clare - Authenticity Project Moorehead, Caroline - House in the tory. Our suggestion box is always see a volunteer during library hours.to Rice, Luanne - Last Day Mountains there and we welcome your sugges- become a member. Schaitkin, Alexis - Saint X Campbell, R. Thomas -Confederate tions. Stradal, J. Ryan - Kitchens of the Great Ironclads at War BOOK REVIEW Midwest Spring cleaning is upon us and the The Queen’s Fortune is Allison Pataki’s Taylor, Andrew - Second Midnight library continues to collect gently used BIOGRAPHY latest novel. The story is set during White, Randy Wayne - Salt River Broom, Sarah M. - Yellow House books, complete puzzles and DVDs the turbulent rise and fall of Napoleon Yu, Charles - Interior Chinatown for our annual Book Sale on Saturday, Bonaparte. Desiree Clary is a strik- September 12, and Sunday, September ingly beautiful daughter of a wealthy 13, 2020. Please consider donating merchant who catches the heart of religious books to a church. Napoleon Bonaparte and becomes his fiancé. As history knows, Napoleon marries Josephine de Beauharnais, his first wife. Desiree later marries Napoleon’s star general, his rival and S V D E N TA L foe, and eventually becomes Queen of Sweden. The story will enlighten the $59 First Check Up reader as to how she created a dynasty and changed the course of history. Senior Citizen Discount — Every Visit NEW BOOKS Since 1997 I have received the greatest and most professional care I have ever FICTION received and being a lady of “a certain Abi, Dare - Girl with the Louding Voice age” I have been to many dentists Allende, Isabel - Long Petal of the Sea Theresa M. Smith DDS prior to finding Dr. Smith. Anappara, Deepa - Djinn Patrol on the Carlos E. Vila DDS Bernice L. — Hershey’s Mill Purple Line West Chester, PA Bowen, Rhys - Above the Bay of Angels Cummings, Jeanine - American Dirt 195 W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 1 Paoli, PA 19301 Dundas, Chad - Blaze 610.296.7797 Finder, Joseph - House on Fire W W W . S V D E N T A L . C O M Greaney, Mark - One Minute Out Green, Molly - Sister’s Courage
Page 48 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 49 Club News Featured Club PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB and Carol Poling from Oakmont, the Kate Lindsay | Brighton club has been meeting for about five Can you remember getting your first years. As a novice, I take advantage of camera? Did you get a Brownie and the monthly assignments to structure have to wait for the pictures to be my time and help me focus on specific developed? When waiting became subjects so I could improve. The more inconvenient, did you get a Polaroid expert members are able to share so you could see what you shot immediately? Do you have a DSLR or the IPhone? Or, have you been thinking about starting photography and want an experience that will help you learn? From novice to expert, the Hershey’s Mill Pho- (At left) Directly out of the camera tography Club is for you. Room in the Community Center from Under the stewardship (Below left) What a little bit of post-processing 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. You will meet very tal- of Mike Rackover, aka can do ented photographers who live in our Rocky, from Franklin (Above) You can still do black and white own backyard and who can help you get started or support you as you grow in this artistic activity. their library of photographs and most importantly, their wisdom to enhance We want to thank Rocky for getting us our experiences. We have a specific started and will miss him as he moves educational topic each meeting and on. can learn new things about taking pic- tures. BOOK CLUB Carol Barkovsky | Eaton As we review our past and plan for our Our April 9 meeting at the Sullivan future, we recognize the many things House will help us relive history as that could improve our club. We wel- we discuss America’s First Daughter come photographers with all types of by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. cameras, including the IPhone, and Jackie Prior will lead the discussion all levels of knowledge. We recently in this compelling, richly-researched have asked members to present on novel that draws from thousands of various topics. These past few months, letters and original sources. These including April, the topic has been on best-selling authors tell the fascinat- post processing software which means ing, untold story of Thomas Jefferson’s enhancing or fixing the photograph eldest daughter, Martha “Patsy” Jef- after you have taken it. Join us on ferson Randolph, a woman who kept the 2nd Monday of the month from September through June in the Paoli Continued on page 53 Page 50 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 51 Club News (continued)
the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father. The book to read during April is Unsheltered by Bar- bara Kingsolver. CASUAL SINGING GROUP Paul Day | Ashton What could be more fun than singing along with our casual group accom- panied by great guitarists, even a double base and a ukulele or two? Well, hardly anything, that’s what! We sit in our circle in the room and past months knitting or crocheting pick from our collection of 250 songs. warm winter hats, laptop blankets, You can choose from a variety of and baby sweaters. Most of the items musical genres which include, Spiri- are donated to the needy in our com- tuals, Folk, Rock N Roll, Old Time, munity. As we look forward to spring Celtic, etc. Bring in your own favor- and summer, we invite knitters and ites and we will give them a whirl. No crocheters to join us every Thursday experience needed. No ability to read afternoon from 1-3 p.m. in the Com- music notation required. No rehears- munity Center’s Paoli Room. Until als. No performances. then, enjoy the warm sunshine. ONLY ONE RULE—HAVE FUN! APPLE MAC CONNECTION When we aren’t singing, we are laugh- Rene McNally | Devon ing. Sometimes we laugh so hard, we Fourth Saturday Mac Help: The regu- can hardly sing! lar Macintosh Newer User’s Group We have a new meeting time and will meet in the Paoli Room of the place: 1st Tuesday of the month from Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Cove. noon on April 25. Refreshments will be available. Expert advice about your EXERCISE WITH DVDS iPhone, iPad and computer is free and Barbara Scott available to all. Contact Carol Cam- As you may know the contact person panelli at [email protected] to for this club has changed. But the receive email meeting reminders. Rene goals of the group remain the same McNally, , is the contact and we encourage others to join us in Hershey’s Mill. every Monday evening in the Ard- more Room of the Community Center PC CLUB from 5:15 pm. to 6:15 p.m. Don Trauger | Kennett We will discuss 5G and its impact at HERSHEY’S MILL KNITTING CIRCLE our next meeting. We will meet on Ruth Schick | Chatham Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Spring is around the corner and win- Ardmore Room of the Community ter is behind us. Some members of Center. There will also be time to dis- the knitting circle have spent these cuss any topics of interest.
Page 52 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 53 Tech Tips EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LOVE. LIFE. HERE.TM INDEPENDENT LIVING X PERSONAL CARE X MEMORY CARE What is 5G? Don Trauger | Kennett On another note, we’ve become used to Wi-Fi Internet speeds as being a big You have seen the TV ads proclaiming factor particularly for multiple users that the latest cell phone technology, in a home streaming video at the same 5G, is here and ready for you to use. If time. This environment puts maxi- you live in certain areas of the country mum pressure on the Wi-Fi system PUB GAME ROOM ’50s DINER that may be true. Of course you will to deliver a smooth jitter free picture. need to purchase a compatible 5G cell There is 5G built into the Verizon A Premier Senior Living Rental Community phone to take advantage of the claims routers we use. However, don’t con- just minutes from Downtown West Chester for higher speed and apps that may fuse Verizon’s router 5G with cellular only run on 5G. 5G. Verizon’s 5G is a Wi-Fi service that does not offer any of the cellular ENDLESS OPTIONS FOR RECREATION AND SOCIALIZING What exactly is 5G? It’s the latest 5G advantages. It does have nine 5G ON OUR COMMUNITY “MAIN STREET” FEATURING: “Generation” of cell phone technology Wi-Fi channels, compared to 11 on that started with 1G back in 1979. It X Restaurant X Post Office the 2.4GHz band. The 5G band allows presently incorporates higher speeds, X’50s Diner XGeneral Store for a more reliable connection without up to 2.5Giga bytes per seconds. It XMovie Theater XAviation Observation Room interference from your neighbors that also consists of new encoding technol- X overlooking Brandywine Airport may be on the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Arts & Crafts Studio ogy with higher frequencies to accom- X channel as you. Comparing Wi-Fi 5G X Pub Rooftop Deck plish the higher speed. However, there with cellular 5G is the one fact that XGame Room XFull calendar of exciting are problems with this new technol- the higher the frequency the shorter XFitness Center activities & fun events ogy that have required companies the distance the signal travels and that X XAnd so much more! like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile to Salon includes penetrating the walls of your engineer major compromises so users home. LEARN MORE BY CALLING 484.401.9800 can experience reliable connections. OR VISITING OUR WELCOME CENTER TODAY The problem stems from the fact We will discuss this subject and others higher frequency signals used in 5G at our PC Club meeting on Tuesday don’t travel as far as our present 4G. April 21 at 7 p.m. Check our channel All telecom companies involved in 5G 1971 for a possible meeting cancella- are working to overcome the pitfalls tion due to elevator construction in arising with this new technology. For the Community Center. NO LARGE instance they are using the 5G encod- ENTRANCE ing format and piggybacking it on FEES! 4G. This results in slower speeds but makes for a more reliable connection. It will be 2-3 years, at a minimum, before 5G becomes a widespread cell phone technology. Another concern will be how cell phone hardware and www.arboursquareseniorliving.com software evolves to take advantage of 484.401.9800 the faster 5G technology. Remember 1201 Ward Avenue | West Chester, PA 19380 that you are only as fast as the slowest link in the equipment you are using. Page 54 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 55 for the Love of…
Rosie Taylor | Princeton ever, get a little grumpy when the tape for cover. In a half hour he called us to ing, transform a solid wall into a book was pulled off. We use to make see his accomplishment. The washer shelf or move a kitchen from one side fun of this until Duct Tape was sounded more like Silent Night than of the house to the other. Even more validated years later when the Shake, Rattle and Roll. Dad gloated amazing, nothing collapsed, leaked TV show MacGyver hit the air. with an ear-to-ear smile until we heard or forced you to walk on an angle. MacGyver could fix anything my brother shout from the third floor, All of these abilities stemed from one with Duct Tape, a paper clip “The sink in the bathroom is leaking.” person, Al Taylor, Jeff’s Dad. Al has WDMy Dad had two go-to tools-40® when it and some old fashion ingenuity. Yes, Dad accomplished the impossible, never met a tool he couldn’t master, came to doing handy work around the he caused an upward leak! Mom called or a project he couldn’t handle either Dad’s use of Duct Tape was only house, WD-40® and Duct Tape. He the repairman. An hour later, the inside the home or outside. He’s the exceeded by his fascination with once read “if it moves and shouldn’t, washer ran smoothly, the bathroom first person Jeff and I call when a WD-40®. He used it to clean, repair, use Duct Tape, if it doesn’t move and sink was fixed and Dad relinquished motor needs fixing, a blade sharpened unsqueak, lubricate, untangle and fix should, use WD-40®.” He took this to his red tool box. or a downspout replaced. Jeff happily anything, anywhere in the house. I heart. follows him around making the repairs understand WD-40® has many uses For the most part, our beliefs are under Dad’s watchful eye and super- He used Duct Tape so often, for years but Dad took it to an extreme. Why? formed by our experiences and, based vision. Jeff can probably make these we thought it was wallpaper. This mir- Because he wasn’t a handyman. He on this, I thought all Dads were ham- repairs on his own. His talents aren’t acle of the tape world could be found was good at many things, but handy- mer and nail klutzes. I was so wrong. as bad as my Dad’s but not as master- anywhere in the house – on chairs to man wasn’t one of them. His red tool- Jeff comes from a family of do-it-your- ful as his Dad’s. Anyway, can you think support a wobbly leg, on pants to hold box contained 10 screwdrivers, all the selfers, handymen and handywomen. of a better way to spend time and up a ripped hem, shoes, gloves, sports same size; 3 hammers, one without a I’ve never met so many people who make memories than working side-by- gear and even on the dog! Sheba, our head and a sundry of other tools still could make something out of noth- side with your 96 year old Dad? Scotch terrier, had a loose nail and in their original wrappers. The one Dad duct taped it until we could take power tool he had was more a lethal her to the vet. It worked. She did how- weapon than a helpful tool. WD-40® Now always made him look like a en hero whether he was unjamming Op a zipper, opening a rusty lock, cleaning a stain off the carpet or crayon marks off the wallpaper. In his pursuit of home repair, a simple turn of a screw could result in a 3 hour disaster. Try as 10%10% DIS DCIOUNTSCOUNON ENTREEST ON ENT FORR HERSEESHEFOY’SR MHILLER RSESIHDEYEN TMILLS she might, Mom could not con- vince him to call a repair man until the day the eighth wonder of the world happened. The washing machine in the base- ment of their small row home was out of alignment. It shook, rattled and banged like a 50’s song. Dad, armed with his WD- 40®, went into action. He sprayed everywhere he could reach but Come enjoy our homemade pastas,pizzas, the ‘song’ continued. As the last and signature Italian dishes resort, he took out the red tool 235 LancasterAve • FrazerPA • 610.240.9566 •www.toninospizzaandpasta.com box. We all shuddered and ran Page 56 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 57 From a HM Boomer
Scott Burkhart | Inverness As a tennis player for over fifty years I thought I was immune to PBF. One day I was on the tennis courts await- ing my partner, who didn’t show up. I was practicing some serves when Jack Epidemic called to me and said they needed a There is an epidemic taking over fourth, would I fill in? I explained that America. The latest count shows I never played, and he told me not to that there are three million people worry, “If you can play tennis, you will infected, with yearly projections of a quickly pick up this game.” Little did I ten percent increase. Florida, Arizona know that Jack was a PBF carrier. His and California have been hit the hard- infectious love for this sport infected est so far, but more states are feeling me almost instantly. He is a carrier of the impact. Is this another virus from PBF and if you spend any amount of China? No, this culprit is home grown time around him you will catch it too. and the point of origin: Bainbridge There is no vaccine or cure for PBF. Island, Washington. If you catch it, just resign yourself to We at The Mill are not immune. Hun- having fun with your other infected dreds of men and women are already brothers and sisters. I know I did and I infected. What is this epidemic? In a will see you on the courts as soon as I word, Pickleball Fever (PBF). Some chase my cat out of the kitchen. symptoms to look for are: salivating when you hear the clicking of paddles striking balls, googling pickleball paddle compar- isons and pickleball strat- egies. And one sure sign of infection is constantly telling household guests to stay out of the kitchen. How is PBF transmitted? I know firsthand and here .&.#&3 is my story.
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Page 58 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 59 Hershey’s Mill Sports Group Featured Sport BOCCE Signups for the league begin on April Joe Carrone | Inverness 1 and end on May 15. The bocce It is finally spring and we are ready to committee will then set up the groups, kick off the 2020 bocce season. After a so make sure you enroll in time. Don’t year’s absence, the very popular sum- be late or you might miss out. To reg- mer bocce league will return. In 2018, ister a team for the league, e-mail Joe more than 120 residents participated Carrone at . You (60 two-person teams). We hope to must include names of both players even increase that number in 2020. as well as their email addresses and Teams will be divided into groups of phone numbers. Please note that if eight and each team will play the other you played in 2018, you will still need teams in their group once so that your to re-register. commitment is roughly seven hours At the end of the regular season, eight over the course of three months. The clinics: Tuesday, April 14 and Thurs- for several nights during the summer teams will compete in the playoffs season will start right after Memorial day, April 16 starting at 3 p.m. both season. Contact Carrol Thompson at culminating in a championship match Day and last until September. There days. These clinics will introduce you for combined with a fun social gathering. are no fixed times to play. You sim- to the sport and help you decide if you further details. ply contact your opponents, arrange For those of you new to the sport, we want to join the league. There are no The updated bocce mailing list is being a suitable time and reserve a court. will be having two, hands-on bocce signups for the clinic. Just show up for created. If you sign up as a league one or both. team, you will automatically be added. For those of you who might not want If you are not joining the league, but to play in a league, there will be sched- want to get all the updated informa- uled weekly open bocce. Again there tion, email Joe and let him know. are no signups. Just show up at the day There are only two rules for the great and time (to be announced) and play sport of bocce at Hershey’s Mill with others there. – meet your neighbors and have We also plan to fun! bring back the ever popular hot PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE dog nights. There John DeVol | Princeton will probably be “When Just OK is not OK” three or four over I love the humor and message the course of the sum- from AT&T’s commercial “When mer. These are sign-up events Just OK is not OK”. Our HMSG sports and limited to the first 20 players. group is working with the HM Master Last, but not least are the village Association on upgrades to our sports bocce social nights, usually involv- facilities. To our average resident ing food and drinks. Several villages whose only experience with our sports have regularly scheduled these in facilities is a drive by on Chandler the past years. Typically villages will Drive, their reaction would easily be pre-reserve the courts in late spring Continued on next page
Page 60 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 61 Hershey’s Mill Sports Group (continued) they are “OK”. We have tennis, pickle- activities. Can we afford it? Can we (At left) Jack Keeley of ball, bocce, shuffle board, and platform afford not to have excellence? Franklin and Chuck Zech tennis courts. To our participants, of Heatherton defending Active adult facilities attract active “Just OK is not OK”. A ball thrown during winter pickleball. adults. Will Hershey’s Mill’s facilities down the center of the bocce courts Photo by Tom Fant. stand for or ? can often wind up on the edge. Shuffle Excellence Just OK board players can use only two of the BOWLING SENIOR MEN’S four courts with the other two lost in Ed and Eileen Isselmann | Inverness sink holes. Tennis courts had a major LEAGUE By the time you read this, the 2019- investment six years ago. They are Sergei Yurchak | 2020 Bowling Season will have ended. now suffering from dangerous mat- Springton Although we cannot post final results ting. Whether we upgrade where these Fairly soon the yet, we can guarantee everyone had a courts are now or move bocce and weather will be good time. Additionally, we look for- shuffle board to the East Lawn, the improving to allow ward to meeting new potential bowl- standard for Hershey’s Mill should be for playing out- ers at the Sports Expo in May. Keep “Excellence” not “Just OK”. door tennis. This an eye out for this exciting event that will give you an Other needs are for dedicated space showcases all of the active sporting in great shape, and with a couple of opportunity to participate with other for ping pong. We have 65 active ping groups at Hershey’s Mill. At the Expo, interested participants, we should see Hershey’s Mill players in the interclub pong players. On the three allocated we will be giving out information and shoes flying. Don Evons will be return- Senior Men’s League. An objective days for ping pong, there are 15 to 20 taking registrations for both fulltime ing in May to assist anyone who steps of the League is to provide competi- participants using the three tables. and substitute positions for the 2020- forward to restart a program. See our tive doubles matches for the players; When the elevator is completed at the 2021 season. Thanks to everyone who website for details beyond the 1 p.m. typically five teams per match and ten Community Center, there will be more helped to make this the successful sea- Saturday play. It is spectacular! The matches per season. If you are inter- demand for the Malvern and Ardmore son that it was! rooms. Ping pong needs dedicated Memorial Day Celebration will feature ested in playing in this venue come space like Hill View — but where? HORSESHOES a rejuvenated horseshoe program. May, please contact me at HMSG has proposed a multi-purpose April is here and horseshoes needs Feel free to email John DeVol, or Don . activity building near the outdoor a leader. The horseshoe courts are Evons at , with your interest. TENNIS Dave Clewell | Robynwood PICKLEBALL Happy Spring to all! It’s good tennis Tom Fant | Yardley weather and time to start thinking Opening Day is Saturday, April 25, at about playing. We have several ten- 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served, nis programs this year like Round and paddles and balls provided. This is Robin at 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, a great opportunity to discover what Thursday, and Friday. Also Round pickleball is all about and why we love Robin in the morning at 9:30 a.m. it so much! There will be five pickleball Monday through Saturday. All are pizza parties held this season on the welcome – both men and women. The second Thursday of each month from ladies have Round Robin Monday and May through September. The Cove has Friday at 9 a.m. You can sign up for been reserved as a backup so there will your own court through the ROCO be no rainouts this year. Clinics will reservation system, hersheysmill. be held periodically once the season onlinecourtreservations.com. We have begins. New this year is a ball machine the sports EXPO coming on May 22 which will be fun to use and a huge at the Community Center. Call me help in improving our games. with questions at . Page 62 • April 2020 HersheysMill.org • Page 63 Hershey’s Mill Golf Club Are you ready for the next stop in life’s journey? John Hagerty | House Committee The featured special isMushroom Flat Bread. If you plan to stay for dinner, For over a decade, April will be an eventful month at please make a reservation. Kristen has helped clients the Club. The golf season begins The Book Club will meet on Thurs- protect their life savings with opening days and lunches for day, and review Little Fires by expertly navigating all groups. Ladies Sundowners on April 16 Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Make a the complicated rules of Wednesday, ; Ladies 18 Holers April 1 reservation for dinner to join in the Medicare, Medicaid, and on Tuesday, ; Senior Men on April 14 discussion. Veterans Benefits. Thursday,April 16; Ladies 9 Holers on Wednesday, April 22 and All Men on Just a reminder: The Club is a vot- Saturday, April 25. ing site, and primary elections are on . There will be no liquor Thursday, , is Steak Night. For April 28 April 2 served at the Club on that day. Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 12, Estate Planning | Wills & Trusts | Power of Attorney there will be two seatings: 11:30 a.m. Looking ahead to May, there will be a Medicaid Planning | Veterans Benefits and 2 p.m. Please check the website speaker luncheon on Thursday,May Kristen R. Matthews, Esq., CELA for menus on both these events and 28. The speaker is Deborah Firth, and make your reservations early. the program will be The Attorneys at Law Cultural History of Tea. Ladies’ Night Out will be We will travel through the 17 West Miner Street | West Chester, PA 19382 | macelree.com Wednesday, , at the April 22 history of tea through the bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 610.840.0272 | [email protected] eyes of women. This is a special celebration of the 19th amendment which was passed on August 18, 2020. And yes, tea will be served.
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We know that being a bit more cautious about public health issues is important at 1/4 cup sugar together everything but chicken and our age, and have decided to spend more time with good friends and less time at 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce cornstarch. Add chicken, mixing to stadiums for awhile. With today’s giant TVs and a close group of fans we still feel 3 tablespoons orange zest coat all chicken, and bake for 13/4 hours plenty near to the games, but what about that ballpark food? Since there’s almost 11/2 tablespoons orange juice until cooked through; mixing occasion- no better way to cheer for our teams than while peeking over a chicken wing, we’ve 2 tablespoons soy sauce ally so chicken stays coated and doesn’t put together some finger-licking versions! These put the boring vendor versions to 2 cloves garlic, crushed brown too much. Remove chicken from shame, and are easily done in the oven. They all use plenty of garlic, since April 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger liquid, whisk cornstarch into liquid, is national garlic month, and all go great with a beer, since April 7 is national 1/2 teaspooneach salt and pepper and cook on stovetop until thickened. beer day. Any leftovers, great hot or cold, would make a dandy treat on April 23 4 lbs. chicken wings, split & trimmed Remove from heat, return chicken to for national picnic day. Although a typical wing is split at the joint (tip removed), Process everything, except chicken, in dish and toss with thickened sauce. don’t feel limited. We also love moist small thighs and meaty drumettes; so choose a blender until smooth; then bring this Serve warm. what you like and adjust cooking time as needed. So win or lose, our tastebuds win! to a boil in a saucepan. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with Sweet Thai Peanut Wings nonstick foil. Simmer sauce, stirring 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley occasionally, about 25 minutes until 1/2 cup lemon juiceand 1 tablespoon thickened. Divide sauce, toss chicken lime juice and 1 cup water Chicken Wings with half, and arrange on sheet pan so 1 tablespoon sugar Hot Garlic/Ginger Wings bowl, working in two batches, toss it is not touching. Bake for 30 minutes, 4 garlic cloves, diced chicken hot from the oven with sauce turning once, until cooked through. 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper to coat. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes Toss chicken hot from the oven with 1 tablespoon hot pepper flakes 4 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce before serving warm. remaining sauce, let drain, and serve 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil hot with any drained sauce for dipping. 11/2 tablespoons ground cumin 4 lbs. chicken wings, split & trimmed Greek Wings with Feta 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup flourand 11/2 tablespoons rice 1/2 cup Greek olives, finely diced Birch Beer BBQ Wings 4 lbs. chicken wings, split & trimmed flour, whisked together 11/2 tablespoonseach olive oil and 2 cups dark brown sugar Whisk half the parsley with all other Vegetable oil spray lemon juice and honey 2 12-oz. cans birch beer ingredients, except chicken, in a 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3 sweet onions and 2 shallots, diced saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes. 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh gin- 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, diced Toss chicken with 1 cup of this sauce, ger, including liquid from grating 1/2 teaspoon salt 31/2 tablespoons soy sauce arrange on large broiler pan, and broil, 1/2 cup unsweetened rice-wine vinegar 4 lbs. chicken wings, split & trimmed 1/2 teaspooneach salt and pepper turning occasionally, about 20 min- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese 4 lbs. chicken wings, split & trimmed utes until lightly charred and cooked 11/4 tablespoons soy sauce 21/2 cups panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons cornstarch through. Scatter remaining parsley over Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large Preheat oven to 350°F. In a deep chicken, and serve warm with remain- sheet pan with nonstick foil. In a bowl, sheet pan with nonstick foil. In a bowl, stovetop-safe roasting dish, whisk ing warm sauce. mix salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons of the whisk together all but chicken, cheese, hot sauce, and oil, then add chicken and panko, then toss chicken to coat. Visit www.LHIPainting.com or call and toss to coat. Sprinkle in flours Mix 1/4 cup cheese with panko, then use We offer Senior (484) 905-2411 for a free estimate. Discounts! while tossing to evenly coat chicken; as breading for the chicken. Arrange or shake together in a bag. Arrange chicken on sheet pan so it is not touch- LHI Painting, family-owned & operated, chicken on sheet pan so it is not touch- ing, drizzle on extra sauce, and bake has served the region for over 25 years! ing, and lightly spray chicken with oil for 35 minutes until golden and cooked Our services bring beauty & comfort to your home: spray. Bake for 30 minutes, turning through. Garnish hot chicken with Interior & Exterior Painting, Wallcovering Removal, Murals, chicken once, until crispy and cooked remaining feta and serve warm. and Faux Finishes; Powerwash and Deck Refinishing, and Garage Floor Epoxy through. 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