Quarterly Newsletter Village of Fox Meadow Newark, Delaware Spring 2011
See You at the
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Date: Saturday, March 19
Time: 4:00PM to 10:00PM
Place:
Hosts:
RSVP: by March 12, please call
Wear
your green and come celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day! The W’s are opening
their home for the 2nd year to all VFM
residents.
Corned beef, cabbage &
potatoes, beer soda and wine will be
provided. Please bring a covered dish.
Please BYOB other desired beverages.
Prize given for best St. Pat’s attire and for
whoever finds the pot of gold.
“First the howling blizzard woke us
Then the rains came down to soak us
Then before the eye could focus
Crocus”
~ Lilja Rogers ~
The Newark Senior Center
As stated on the NSC website, “each day over 300
people walk past the Charles Park's statue,
representing three seniors dancing the dance of
life. They are headed for activities at the Newark
Senior Center. They may come from Brookside,
Newark, Hockessin, Wilmington, Glasgow, Elkton, or as far away
as Oxford or Landenberg. They have come because this is where their friends are
staying fit, staying active, having fun and enjoying the good life after 50.”
Since most of us at VFM are over 50, and doing what we can to adjust to our aging
selves, it seems only fitting to look around our area to see what resources are available
to help us as we adjust. One such resource is the Newark Senior Center, located at 200
White Chapel Drive in Newark. The Center began in 1965 and has been going strong
ever since. VFM folks who moved from the local area are probably well aware of what
the Center has to offer but the rest of us are in for a surprise. The Center offers a large
number of activities and opportunities for participants and volunteers alike.
The facility includes a fitness center, a swimming pool, a library, a gift shop, billiards
and shuffleboard game room, a computer center, a lounge and patio area, a full service
kitchen and a dining room that seats 300 people. The center publishes an impressive
forty page newsletter that features all the activities managed by the staff.
Daily activities include art studio, jazzercise, Mah Jongg, Wii playtime, armchair
exercise, scribblers club, bible study, book group, investor group, stamp group,
“WoWS” group for widows/widowers/divorced/singles, German club, bridge, beginner
line dance, bingo, Chinese language classes, shuffleboard, Parkinson strength training,
pinochle, discussion group, computer club, table tennis, chorus, pilates, horseshoes,
canasta, aquacise, water volleyball, open time swimming, and OOMPAH band.
Numerous support groups meet regularly to provide help where needed. Monday
through Friday a very inexpensive but nutritional lunch is available for purchase. For
travelers, both day trips and extended trips are organized and enjoyed.
Builder Progress…
Per the sales
office, as of
Feb. 20:
100 sold,
94 to go
Membership dues: $25 per year or $300 lifetime.
Center hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30AM –
8:30PM, Friday 7:30AM – 5:00PM. The
reception desk opens at 9:00AM. Volunteers are
desired and needed for various activities.
“The Center’s success came as a result of the
caring generous Newark community, the
Center's membership, volunteers and a devoted staff. These groups kept the mission of
the Center at the heart of all decisions and always remembered to think of the whole
person. Looking at all aspects of a person's needs is what sets our program apart and
makes us unique in Delaware.” Check www.newarkseniorcenter.com or call 302-7372336 for much more information and the NSC online version of their newsletter.
“Old age is the most unexpected
of all the things that happen to a man”(or a woman)
~ Leon Trotsky ~
Meet your Neighbors
Village News
Newsletter Staff
Editor: L. T.
Associate Editor: J. C.
Photographer: D. D.
Writers: J. C., M. R., A. S. and P. T.
Business Extra: D. I.
Village News is distributed quarterly via
attachment to email to residents of the
Village
of
Fox
Meadow.
Email:
vfmnews313@gmail.com or call 302-8341134 with comments or suggestions or news.
Guest articles are welcome. Unfortunately
we cannot introduce everyone at the same
time, so please do not feel slighted if you or
your pet has not yet been introduced. Forum
is available for you to “sound off.” Send
your comment via email. VFM News is not
responsible for any advertiser’s claims,
products or services.
Due to privacy concerns
resident names, photos and addresses have been omitted
from this page and throughout the newsletter.
We welcome you to become one of our neighbors so that you may
meet and enjoy the company
of the interesting and generous folks
who have landed at the Village of Fox Meadow.
2010 Holiday Party
The VFM holiday party on December 18,
2010 was attended by about fifty people
and was enjoyed by all. Many attendees
participated in the Yankee gift exchange
and had a lot of fun. The food was
plentiful and delicious. Many thanks from
everyone go to M. B. for opening her
home for the third year in a row and
hosting the party.
Pet Profile
One very happy topic of conversation at
the party was the tremendous generosity
of VFM residents toward the local family
that was adopted and given many gifts.
Numerous VFM residents contributed to
the Christmas gifting effort for this family
of six. Congratulations to everyone who
worked on this project or contributed to the
family. Thanks go to A. S., I. D., M. B.,
and K. M. for organizing, to H. W. and B.
M. for delivery services and to T. W. for
motivating the county police to provide
new bicycles, and to all those residents
who gave cash or gift cards.
The Adopt a Family Program is run by
CHILD, INC located in Wilmington.
Their email address is www.childinc.com.
“Pet a dog where he can’t scratch and he’ll always be your friend.”
~ Orville Mars ~
Village News 2011
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From the Wine Cellar
What does the phrase Ménage à Trois
mean to you?
If you’re a wine drinker, it
could mean a line of
blended wines from the
Folie à Deux Winery in
California (and if you’re not
a wine drinker—well, you’re
on your own on this one).
Each wine in the Ménage à
Trois line is blended from
three grape varieties.
The
Ménage à Trois Red is a blend of
Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet grapes; the
Ménage à Trois White is a blend of
Chardonnay, Muscat and Chenin Blanc
grapes; and the Ménage à Trois Rosé is a
blend of Gewürztraminer, Merlot and
Syrah, grapes. The newest wine to the line
is the Ménage à Trois Chardonnay which
is a blend of chardonnay grapes from 3
different California counties.
Each of these wines tries to blend the best
characteristics from each grape into the
wine. My favorite is the red—and like the
white and rosé, it is a good bet when you
know what color wine you want to serve
but are unsure of the best varietal for the
occasion. So be brave, be adventurous, try
something new, try a Ménage à Trois.
To learn more about the Folie à Deux
Winery and its Ménage à Trois wines,
check
out
the
website
at
http://www.folieadeux.com/home.html.
“Come, come,
good wine is a good familiar creature
if it be well used;
exclaim no more against it.”
~ Shakespeare, Othello ~
Restaurant Review
John Montagu who is better known by royalty as the 4 th Earl of
Sandwich is credited with creating the modern concept of a meal
between slices of bread in 1748. Even though some historians
debate the attribution as being misappropriated it did not deter Cuz from the search for
the best sandwiches in the region. After braving some recent weather that included
biting winds and temperatures that would chill the buns of a lesser culinary interloper,
four epicurean delights were discovered for your enjoyment.
Chelsea Tavern, 821 N. Market Street caters to the theater crowd, but offers an
unusual sandwich that is served with your choice of cardiologist. Created by
owner/chef Sean McNeice, the Dirty Burger is a large beer battered deep fried, grass
fed beef patty, topped with a crispy slice of scrapple, smoked bacon, a fried egg,
roasted pepper relish, and of course, melted American cheese on a homemade crispy
roll. Luckily they are in close proximity to Saint Francis Hospital. The house specialty
is a selection of 22 craft beers. Chelsea serves the Dirty Burger as a novelty and does
have a full menu of other delicious burgers and lunch fare.
El Diablo Burrito, 13 Trolley Square is a small store front restaurant in the foodie
section of Wilmington that has seating for about 20 people. Because of its size it is best
to go after the lunch hour rush. Chef Roger Andrews and his crew will make your
burrito to order in a “build your own” fashion from scratch that starts with a homemade
tortilla as you move along the café style counter. Cuz tried the chicken chipotle
barbeque with rice. You can choose from a variety of homemade sauces and
combinations. At the end of the line it will cost you $7.00 for a burrito that you will
have to eat with two hands. Two of our diners could only eat half of theirs. You will
need to know that this is not a Tex Mex restaurant; they only make one thing, and they
do it well.
Seasons Pizza, 1460 Pulaski Highway was the biggest surprise of the venture. Who
would go to Seasons for crab cakes? It was recommended as the Best of Delaware so
we tried it. Wow! They have a baseball size crab cake on a toasted bun with lumps of
crab the size of grapes- no filler either. It comes with
lettuce, tomato and coleslaw for $14.00. Cuz found it to be
worth a try. Manager Nick Papanicholas told us that
Seasons has several customers who visit them from
Maryland.
Ioannoni’s Specialty Sandwiches, 624 E. Basin Road [(Rt.
141) across from William Penn High School] just might
have the best sandwiches in the region. The only problem is what to get….Hand carved
roast beef, Italian pork, subs, cheese steaks, pepper n’ eggs or chicken cutlet? Since we
can only pick one, Cuz ordered the chicken cutlet with melted provolone cheese at the
counter and it was relayed to one of the nine other busy bees who were chopping,
cutting, frying and chatting with the customers. This is a family luncheonette setting
with limited seating. The regulars know to call in their order. The 10” cutlet size (more
like 12”) on a Liscio Italian roll was enough to share and worth the $6.99. Good prices
and good food. We will definitely be headed back to this place.
Although it has been said of the Earl of Sandwich, “Seldom has any man held so many
offices and accomplished so little”, he would be proud of these four discoveries. –Cuz
“I don’t need music, lobster or wine whenever your eyes look into mine;
The things I long for are simple and few:
A cup of coffee, a sandwich and you!”
~ Billie Rose ~
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Spring Recipe
“Traveling Around the
World”
Baked French Toast Casserole
Recipe courtesy Paula
Deen
Australia
Decadent and
Delicious, it serves
6 to 8
Explore the smallest continent in the world.
Ingredients:
 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 oz.)
 8 large eggs
 2 cups half and half
 1 cup milk
 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 Dash of salt
 Praline topping, recipe follows
 Maple syrup
Directions:
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch
each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast
or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a
generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat
baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the
slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs,
half-and-half,
milk, sugar, vanilla,
cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a
rotary beater or whisk until blended but not
too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread
slices, making sure all are covered evenly
with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of
the mixture in between the slices. Cover
with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat oven to 350 F.
Spread Praline Topping evenly over the
bread and bake uncovered for 40 minutes,
until puffed and lightly golden. Can serve
with maple syrup if desired.
Praline Topping:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl
and blend well.
 ½ pound (2sticks) butter, softened
 1 cup packed light brown sugar
 1 cup chopped pecans
 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Village News 2011
We flew Quantas (a wonderful experience) to start getting the feel of the land down
under. We started in Sydney. We toured the Royal Botanical Gardens, took a tour of
the Sydney Harbor and sailed right by the famous opera house. We saw the Queen
Victoria Building housing the Royal Clock. Immediately after chiming the hour, you
see a pageant depicting English history. We visited Darling Harbor where we saw the
world famous aquarium walking thru a glass tunnel. We traveled to Doonside, a suburb
outside Sydney, where we visited the Featherdale Wildlife Park complete with koalas,
ostrich, kangaroos and the feeding of a crocodile. Bruce even put a python around his
neck. We sunbathed on Bondi Beach.
Next day we rented a car and drove to an Australian bush farm stay at Cottle Wolly,
halfway between Canberra and Sydney. We drove the fields rounding up sheep, closing
pasture fences, witnessed sheep shearing, and had the best dinner of leg of lamb ever.
We drove on to Canberra, the capital city of Australia. We toured the World War II
memorial and discovered how important a part the Aussies played as our allies.
Next stop Melbourne. We visited the Royal Melbourne Botanical Gardens, the Town
hall, Parliament, had tea at the Regency Hotel, went to Phillip Island to see the fairy
penguins, saw wombats, fed kangaroos and saw koalas in their natural habitat. We
drove into the Dandenong Mountains with friends of friends and stopped at a tearoom.
Next day we flew to Tasmania, rented a car and spent 6 days touring this small island
south of Australia. We drove first to Port Arthur. This was the original penal colony
and there are buildings of the prison, church and the warden’s home. We visited the
Royal Tasmanian Gardens, Battery Point (the first settled area), the Tasman Peninsula
with its blowhole, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen. We drove thru Launceston
where we walked a rope bridge across Cataract Gorge. We stopped at a lavender farm
in Nabowla and also saw fields of poppies.
We flew to Cairnes to see the great reef. We boarded the Quicksilver for a day on the
reef. Bruce snorkeled and I enjoyed an open air boat with glass bottom to view the sea
life. We then sailed to Fitzroy Island to spend 3 days at the reef in a beach cabin. We
swam, relaxed and enjoyed the coral beach and the quiet lapping of the waves.
A wonderful experience-Australia! If you go, spend enough time there-a minimum 2
½-3 weeks. We chose not to go to Ayers Rock, in the middle of the outback, because of
the time involved in getting there and back. We think we did the right thing.
“The journey is my home.”
~ Muriel Rukeyser ~
My notes: The bread is placed in rows, not layers—10
pieces per row, sort of standing and leaning. It is important to cover each piece
completely with the egg mixture. The praline topping is spread on top like you would
spread a frosting. My family found the syrup to be unnecessary as the casserole was
moist. The leftovers were almost as good the next day. To watch Paula make this
casserole, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/baked-french-toastcasserole-with-maple-syrup-recipe2/index.html and click on video.
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Association Living
As of now we do not have an elected
Board of Directors or official positions of
any kind; and will not until enough houses
have been sold. Until then, VFM News
will include a reprint of an article that
addresses various aspects of association
living. My hope is that by reading the
articles we will all learn more about
association living and will be better
prepared to participate in the management
of our community. Right now we have
little power and very little control. At
some point soon this community will be
ours to manage. We need to be educated
and aware so that we are able to do the job
well. Find more articles of this nature at
these websites: www.associaliving.com
and www.cai-padelval.org.
Help for Homeowners
New to Association Living
Article written by Sharon Massingham, founder of Massingham & Associates Management,
Hayward, CA and reprinted from Association Times
Egad – What Have I Done?
It is often apparent, albeit after the fact, that new homeowners had
no idea what they were getting into when they purchased
property in a common interest development. They receive
violation notices from management about the lawn ornaments
they’ve installed in the common area, or they begin a renovation
project without going through the architectural approval process, or
they
are parking one of their many extra vehicles in guest parking. They are headed for a
life of dissatisfaction (with the association) and disharmony (with their neighbors,
board of directors and management). The good news is this is a curable disease!
Here are some common sense steps to take, both by the association and by a
potential buyer, to avoid ‘unhappy homeowner’ syndrome:
For Potential Buyers:
Email Awareness:
If your email address changes, please try
to remember to notify everyone whose
email you wish to continue to receive.
Most information at VFM is broadcast
via email. If you are interested in
receiving this information your current
email address must be known and your
inbox must be able to receive mail.
Roadside Thoughts…
Hands on wheel
Eyes on road
That’s the skillful
Driver’s code
-
Burma Shave
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1. Read the Governing Documents! Well, duh, you might say, but you’d be surprised
(or maybe not!) at how many homeowners buy into a common interest development
without ever having touched the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions.
Yes, there are many pieces of paper to sign at a closing, so get around that by asking
for the documents in advance of the closing (many states require that potential buyers
be provided with all the governing documents before executing a Contract to
Purchase). Pay particular attention to the Use Restrictions. Can you live with your
neighbors telling you what colors you can paint your house? If not, this might not be
the place for you.
2. Look at the other homes in the community. Okay, you probably did this when you
were thinking about whether to live here, but this time, look at them with an eye toward
how well they are maintained, where the cars are parked, whether the common areas
are well kept. This will give you an idea of the community standards you’ll be asked to
live up to (hopefully not ‘down’ to!) How well does that sit with you? Does it match
your own standards?
3. Review the association’s financial statements. This is very important. This will give
you a good idea what the community pays for and what services to expect. Moreover,
you could be buying into a community that has not been collecting enough assessments
for reserves, or that has experienced difficulty collecting assessments (what with
foreclosures, unemployment, etc., being more prevalent nowadays), and you need to
know this. Once you’re a member of a common interest development, you become
inextricably intertwined with your fellow homeowners’ financial well-being. There is
strength in numbers, but you need to be aware of what the numbers look like.
4. Read the minutes. The association’s meeting minutes will give you a good idea
about how the board of directors and management are running things. Are they too
strict, or not strict enough? In other words, does their management philosophy fit in
with your ideas about community living?
5. Find out about the management company. Do the manager and the management
company have a good reputation with the neighbors? Professionally managed
communities have the training and resources to make community living a pleasure.
Poorly managed communities can be, well, a nightmare to live in. (Continued on page 6)
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Local
Wildlife
This handsome
woodchuck lives here at
VFM.
His photo was taken by B. H.
Critter Getter Online provided the
following information about woodchucks.
“The woodchuck is a surface grazer typically
found eating grasses, clover, leaves of
sassafras and other trees, numerous herbs,
alfalfa, planted clover, corn, oats, and assorted
fruits and vegetables. The woodchuck is a
member of the squirrel family but is larger.
An unchecked woodchuck population can
cause a considerable amount of damage to
crops for which it has an affinity, as they have
been known to eat over a pound and a half of
food per individual per day. This ability to
consume a large amount of food can lead to
problems for the crop farmer as well as the
individual with a vegetable garden. In
situations where there is potential for
woodchuck crop damage, preventative
measures must be taken.
The woodchuck is a daytime forager and is
nearly never seen outside of its den after
sundown. During the summer months the
woodchuck will search for food in the
morning and early evening hours and in the
afternoon can most likely be observed
"sunning itself" in the midday sun.
The woodchuck, also known as the ground
hog, hibernates, as many will well know due
to the fame of a particular woodchuck named
"Punxsutawney Phil" who is famous for
predicting the beginning of spring.” Check
www.crittergetteronline.com
for more
information.
For Association Boards and
1. Prepare a Welcome Packet. A well thought out
Welcome Packet can answer a lot of questions ahead of time
– how does parking work, when/where do I pay assessments, how
do I get a key to the pool. This will provide great information for new
owners and residents, and save you headaches down the road. This is also a good time
to ask for emergency contact information in a form they’d return.
2. Send a ‘Welcome to the Community’ letter (which could be included in the
Welcome Packet or sent separately). When a new owner or resident moves in, the
manager or management company should send a letter of introduction, explaining the
manager’s role, how to get in touch, what to do in emergencies, etc. Perhaps include
copies of recent newsletters, and a business card or refrigerator sticker.
3. Review your Disclosure Package. Make sure you’ve included all of the pertinent
governing documents, etc. If there is something special about your community,
consider making a separate flyer or notice that will stand out from the package and
keep the new owner or resident from making a misstep. Like ‘No Overnight Parking in
the Guest Areas’ to avoid unpleasant towing situations – that sort of thing.
4. Create a Welcome Committee. If you can get some friendly volunteers to meet new
homeowners and residents to orient them to the community and invite them to
participate in community events or attend meetings, this will serve you well. It will be a
great recruiting tool for future volunteers for one thing, and it’s always nice to be able
to ask questions face-to-face when you’re new.
5. Introduce new members in community communications. There’s nothing like seeing
your name in print. Have your Welcome Committee provide information about new
homeowners for the next community newsletter, of course with their permission
(wouldn’t want to ruin anyone’s ‘witness protection program’!) We’ve also introduced
them at annual meetings, which is a big hit.
With some forethought on everyone’s part, you can avoid the ‘what have I done!’
syndrome and enjoy home ownership in a common interest development. Happy
homeowners, happy board members, and happy management – yes, it’s possible!
“No tendency is quite so strong in human nature as the desire
to lay down rules of conduct for other people.”
~ William Howard Taft ~
Lots of Love sent to
Philadelphia Homeless
I. R. would like to thank those
VFM residents who responded to
her request and generously gave to
the homeless person clothing drive
held during the holidays by her
employer, Haddon Township High
School. It took two SUV’s and a
trailer to transport the many
blankets, coats, gloves scarves and
bagged lunches to the approximately
fifty homeless recipients. Pictured
at left are some of the folks who
delivered the donations and three
recipients.
David D. took this photograph of a young
woodchuck trying to sell Dakota, David’s
dog, a PA lottery ticket.
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Managers:
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Mr. Maintenance says…
The Reading Room
The Longest Trip
Home is a memoir by
John Grogan, the author
of Marley & Me. The
book follows John's life
and his relationship with
his uber-Catholic mom
and dad and offers a
plethora of humorous tales involving the
nuns in parochial school.
When John leaves home he also leaves the
church, which puts him deep in a quandary
regarding his parents and their beliefs. The
resulting rift will continue to trouble him
as he marries a woman who isn't Catholic,
has children he chooses to guide in his own
way, and then sees his parents decline into
age and ill health.
What unfolds is a classic narrative of
someone distancing himself from hovering
parents and rebelling against organized
religion. The home that Grogan refers to
in his title is his father's. He made the long
trip back when his father was dying in
December 2004.
“Only in books
has mankind known perfect truth,
love and beauty.”
~ George Bernard Shaw ~
Single Women's
Supper Club
The Single Women's Supper Club met on
February 9th at the home of M. B. Eight
women attended the pot luck dinner with
plenty of good food, good drink, and
especially, good company. If you would
like to be a part of this convivial group,
please contact M. B.
Village News 2011
Sump Pump Maintenance
The sump pump protects your home from groundwater forcing its
way down through the soil into that hole in the ground we call a
basement. A drain tile system below the basement floor or a drain at the bottom of
basement steps channels the water into the sump pump crock. Then the sump pump
lifts this water to the surface outside.
To test a sump pump, remove the sump cover and screws. Ideally, you should add
water to the sump pit until the sump float is lifted high enough to engage the pump.
However, that may not always be practical. In this case you can lift the float by hand to
engage the pump. Do not operate the pump for more than a few seconds without water
in the sump pit.
If you add water, the pump (approximately 5 gallons of water) should start when the
water is 8 to 12 inches below the basement floor slab. Watch to be sure the pump
removes water from the crock.
The pump may have a float on the end of a rod or wire. Be sure the float operates easily
and can’t rub against the crock or the cover. If the float sticks, the pump will not run,
and your basement could become flooded.
If the pump runs often during heavy rain
or you plan on finishing your basement,
you should have a spare pump or even a
second pump mounted in the crock. The
second pump could have a float set for a
higher water level so that the second
pump only runs if the first pump fails. I
would consider a battery backup for the
second pump system.
If you notice sump odor, this may be
caused from the sump pump trap. The trap
will have water that stays there, but when
it hasn’t had any water for awhile, an odor
may develop. You can check on this and
keep a little bit of water in it, and you can
eliminate the odor by using a bleach-water
mixture to cleanse the basin. One part bleach to 5 parts water is good. You can fill the
basin until the sump pump turns on, too, and this will help with eliminating the odor.
This pump maintenance should be performed twice a year.
Watch Out for Voles
If you are a gardener who grows bulbs be aware that we have
active bulb and root eaters called “voles” in our midst. Last year
the Connor and Traver gardens were hit by these mouse-like
critters. A combination of mouse traps and exterminator
provided “special” food took care of the problem. Hopefully
there will be no return this year. Telltale signs are 1 ½” holes in the mulch, usually
near a concrete walk or edging, trails through the mulch and grass, and of course no
flowers where there should be bulb flowers.
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VFM Meeting & Event Schedule
St. Patrick’s Party
Date: March 19, 2011
Time: 4:00 PM Place: Court
Host:
HOA Meeting
Date: April 5, 2011
Time: 6:45 PM Place: Bear Library
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Communication at VFM
HOA Meetings – coordinated by D.
W. D. B. reserves the date for the
HOA meetings, takes notes at each
meeting and shares those notes via
email with all residents. Meetings are
held every other month and are open
to all residents. Dates are announced
via email and in the newsletter. D. B.
also provides email forwarding service.
Email:
Town Crier – service provided by M.
R. Upon request, M. R forwards
emails sent to her by any resident who
wants to inform all other VFM
residents of information or an
invitation. M. R. reserves the right to
refuse to forward if, for any reason,
she feels the email content is not
appropriate.
Email:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Names and Numbers
Police-non emergency
New Castle County
302-573-2800
Supervisor, Land Use
Building Inspector
Councilman
Martin Kirk
mkirk@nccode.org
Chip Michael
rmichael@nccde.org
Bill Powers
wepowersjr@co.new-castle.de.us
Bob Burns
bob@panodev.com
Svc. Coordinator
Pat Moxley
pmoxley@gemcrafthomes.com
Service Manager
Brian Davis
bdavis@gemcrafthomes.com
Owner
Bill Luther
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Manager
Tom Cahill
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Community Manager
Beverly Harding bharding@bccommunities.org
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Chip
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Office Manager
Ashley Sweetman
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Governor’s Square II
1247 Quintilio Drive
Bear, DE 19701
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Do You Know?
Dog Owners: VFM deed restrictions require that all dog deposits must be picked up and properly disposed of. New Castle County
law requires that all dogs be on a leash when off the owner’s property. The first leash violation is a misdemeanor and carries a fine of
$100. Please respect your neighbors by complying with both.
Recyclables: Curbside pickup by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority will cease on April 1, 2011. Go to www.dswa.com for more
information and local drop off locations.
Security System false alarms may be billable under certain conditions. Be aware.
The DMV is located on Airport road. From VFM go left on Walther Rd., right on Old Baltimore Pike, right on Rt. 273, then left on
Airport Road. DMV will be on your left.
VFM is a deeds restricted community. Residents should be aware that changes to the outside of their property should be submitted for
approval to the VFM management company, BC Communities. If this is not done money spent could be lost.
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Please Clean Up After Your Dog
We live in such a nice neighborhood; it is always a joy to take a walk through the Village of Fox Meadow because the
houses are attractive and the few adornments owners have chosen to display are nice to look at, too. Yet, recently something has
caught my eye that causes me distress.
We have several areas throughout the development that are considered common areas – the grassy plot on Vaughn in the
first block, and the area in Anita Court at the end of the street, to name a few. Unfortunately, some pet owners feel that those areas
are fair game for dog refuse that doesn’t need to be picked up. On one particular day when I walked my dog during the holiday
week, I was truly appalled at the number of “accidents” I noticed in both of these areas. Also, in front of one of the new
townhouses, there were droppings too numerous to mention. Could that be from the homeowner’s dog? If so, it is still not
acceptable to leave that in an area where others have to view it.
If a pet owner chooses not to pick up after his/her dog in the cold weather, then the animal should be tethered in that
person’s backyard where no one else has to view the refuse. Other than that, we all need to be aware that our neighborhood
belongs to all of us and we should keep it nice for our neighbors and ourselves. I. R.
Block Watch
Block Watch signs were installed on Pierce Run and
Vaughn Lane in December, 2010. The signs were
provided by and are the property of the New Castle
County Police Department. The sign posts were
provided by and installed by Gemcraft.
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from your home and being willing to call 911 when
necessary. To join Block Watch contact L. T. at 302834-1134.
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Three old guys are out walking. First one
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Thanks go to W. H. for contacting State
Representative Melanie L. George about making the
Pierce Run intersection with Walther Road safer.
Rep. George contacted DelDOT who studied the
intersection and has decided to post “Watch for
Turning Traffic” signs at each approach to the
intersection. Hopefully this action will make for a
much safer intersection.
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