February 2007

INSIDE THIS ISSUEParke Happenings .............................p. 2General Manager’s Desk ....................p. 3 Red Hats ..........................................p. 3Household Hints ...............................p. 7Outside The Parke.............................p. 8 Recipe Corner ...................................p. 9Health Matters ................................p. 10Sports & Fitness..............................p. 11

CLUBHOUSE HOURSMon. - Thurs. 7:30 am - 7:30 pmFriday 7:30 am - 6:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday Noon - 5:00 pmPhone: 410-208-4994Fax: 410-208-4996Email: theclub@theparke.orgWebsite: www.theparke.org

Mark Your CalendarCommittee Meetings

Operations Feb. 6 1:30 pmCovenants Feb. 7 2 pmPrograms Feb. 15 9:30 amCommunications Feb. 19 2 pmDesign Review Feb. 26 10 amBudget & Finance Feb. 28 3 pm

Hidden Lake is a beautiful, tranquil resting place for several species of birds, just ask these Hooded Mergansers, seen here recently enjoying the nice weather.

The Parke is Seeking Nominationsfor Board of Directors Candidates

It’s that time again to call on all residents who are interested in serving as a Board member here at The Parke. By now, you should have received a “Call for Nomina-tions” in your mailbox. There will be two seats on the Board to fill. The Nominations Committee will be canvassing the community in search of candidates. If you are interested in running and have any questions, please feel free to contact any one of the members of the committee. They include Joe Matturro, Kathy Mundie, Jim Young, Janet Kerner, Bill Nickerson, and George McCormick. To qualify as a candidate, you must meet the following re-quirements: All candidates must (1) be one of the own-ers of record of a property in the subdivision no later than January 01, 2007, (2) be a member in good standing of the Association, and (3) not be an employee of the Associa-tion. Each candidate is required to complete a 100 word personal biography and answer the three questions listed on the “Call for Nominations” form which are: 1.Why do I want to be on the Parke Board of Directors? 2. What key qualifications would I bring to the Board? and 3. What are the main issues I see the Board facing in the next two years? All nominations must be received by February 19, 2007. Candidates are also requested to participate in a “Meet the Candidates” Brunch to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 9:30 am at The Parke’s Clubhouse. On May 30, 2007 at 3 pm, The Parke will hold its An-nual Meeting and election at the Ocean Pines Community Center at White Horse Park. We are looking forward to an exciting election.

THE PARKE GALA 2007June 2, 2007 Tickets go on sale in March!

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Parke Happenings

News for The Parke Bench should be sent to the Editor: rickrodgers@mchsi.com by the 15th of the month.

The Parke Bench is published monthly byThe Homeowners Association of

The Parke at Ocean PinesPresident, Dave StevensVice President, Sally KohlerSecretary, Jim TrummelMember-at-large, Joe MatturroMember-at-large, Paul RuskoTreasurer, Jan Nissen-HawkinsDiane McGraw, Chair-Communications Advisory Committee

STAFFRick Rodgers, Editor (rickrodgers@mchsi.com)Joyce Piatti, Recipe Corner (japiatti@aol.com)Cathy Russo, Outside The Parke (roncathyrusso@mchsi.com)Bob Strauss, Advertising Rep (bstrauss@mchsi.com)Bridget Ketcham, General Manager (gm@theparke.org)Debbie Donaway, Lifestyle Director (debbie@theparke.org)

Scrapbooking Scrapbooking Crops will be held on Monday, Febru-ary 12 and February 26 from 6:45 - 8:45 pm in the Craft Room at the Clubhouse. Newcomers are always welcome. For info call Lenora Urie at 410-208-6708 or email at marylenora@aol.com.

Parke Knitters The Parke Knitters meet at 7 pm the first and third Monday nights each month to work on projects to donate to various causes. They began last September and as a re-sult of their efforts were able to send a lap throw to Walter Reed Hospital at Christmas. Joan Scrudato made two other afghans that were also sent. They welcome all newcomers to work on various projects for donation purposes. If there are any questions, please contact Sally Kohler at 410-208-6532.

Mariner String Quartet On Sunday, March 18, the Mariner String Quartet will present another exciting concert in the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome to attend; however, seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $20 per person and checks should be made payable to Mimi Ward. March’s concert will feature, in the first half, a string quartet by Mozart followed by a selection of waltzes by Jo-hann Strauss, Richard Rodgers and others. The second half features one of Beethoven’s most monumental achieve-ments: “The holy song of thanks on the return to health, in the Lydian Mode.” This incredible music celebrates the composer’s joy at being alive; in its own way, it is every bit as significant as his Fifth Symphony and Ode to Joy.

Outdoors Club ActivitiesBirding Outing On Monday, February 12, join Larry and Jean Fry on a birding outing to the local Ocean Pines/Ocean City area. They will meet at the Clubhouse at 7:30 am and explore various spots looking for visiting winter waterfowl and oth-er interesting birds. An optional lunch at the Greene Turtle will follow. Be sure to dress warmly and bring binoculars.Other Upcoming Events The Outdoors Club is planning an indoor miniature golf tournament in late February, when Old Pro Golf reopens after remodeling. A notice has been posted in the Clubhouse and Mail Pavilion where residents can indicate interest in a day trip to the King Tut exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadel-phia. The response to the proposed trip has been strong, and the Club is finalizing plans for a date for this event.

Social Committee Upcoming Events Winter Social - Saturday, February 17 - 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Cost $8.00 Remember way back when you attended a social? Just picture chairs around the room, music playing, people talking and mingling with each other. Some even felt the urge to dance a little. When you got hungry, you filled your dish with bite size delights (DeNovo’s Italian cuisine). Well, come join us for an “old-fashioned social” and listen to music from “bygone days”. Of course, as usual, BYOB. A limited number of tickets will go on sale Saturday, February 3, from 10 am to noon (possibly also Monday at 10 am). Please remember the rules: only four tickets per household can be purchased. St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour - Saturday, March 17. Time & cost TBD This will be similar to last year’s successful event.

Midway Slots Trips For 2007 Don’t forget the monthly trips to Midway Slots. Eve-ning trips (4 pm departure) are scheduled for March 14, May 23 and the end of July to coincide with the Delaware State Fair. Day trips (10 am departure) will be February 28, April 25 and June 27. The cost is $16.00 per person and in-cludes bus transportation from The Parke, tip to bus driver and a casino refund (varies by month). Space is limited. Sign up now in the Clubhouse note-book for February and March. For more information, con-tact Jack Natoli at 410-208-6369 or jn07444@aol.com.

Parke Happenings continued on Page 3

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From the General Manager’s Desk:

Parke Happenings Continued

3rd Annual Tri-County“Go Red For Women” Event On Saturday, February 3, from 9-11:30 am, at Seacrets in Ocean City, there will be free health screenings, door prizes, a fashion show and more. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Alice Ammerman from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Free. For info call 410-543-7028.

Cane Masters (Sport * Fitness * Self-Defense) The Cane Masters introductory program will be offered at the Clubhouse on Tuesday, March 6 at 1 pm. There is no fee for this introductory program. Instructors from Mitch-ell’s Martial Arts with over 100 years in combined experi-ence will demonstrate the use of a cane for self-defense. The Cane Master System has been developed as a com-prehensive self-defense program. The cane practitioner has a tool that can be taken anywhere: through airports, parks, restaurants and shopping. A cane not only assists those with disabilities but can be used for protection, exercise and even stretching. Please sign up in the Notebook if you plan to attend.

Enjoy an Evening of BalladsEnjoy a romantic evening listening to videos and CD selections drawn from Broadway, Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, and others. This repertoire is now sung by only Tony Ben-nett and a few others. Resident fans of the Great American Songbook are invited to the “Art of The Ballad” on Friday, February 2, from 7-9 pm at the Clubhouse. There is no charge for this affair, but bring your own beverages and snacks. For information, contact Jim Young at 410-208-6976. Also let Jim know if you have favorite videos (VHS or DVD) or CDs you think would add to the evening’s enjoyment.

I am pleased to announce that we have a new employee who will take care of many of our common area maintenance needs here at The Parke. His name is Tom DeBaugh. If that name sounds familiar to you, it’s because he is a resident of The Parke. Be-fore he and his wife moved to The Parke, they owned a few gas stations where he did much of the day-to-day maintenance himself. Tom has been working for us for a couple of weeks and is doing a great job. If you see him out and about, please welcome him to his new position. We are happy to have him!

Grandparent Support Group A support group entitled Grandparents Parenting Their Grandchildren will be meeting on the following four Mondays: February 5, 12, 26, and March 5 at 1 pm in the Clubhouse. You can attend any number, but full attendance is recommended. The group will be led by Linda Creighton, LCSW-C, Behavioral Health Specialist from the Worcester County Health Department. Linda Says, “In a perfect world, parents raise their children in their own homes and grandparents have the joy of spoiling their grandchildren and sending them back home with their parents. Well, it is not a perfect world and more and more grand-parents are finding themselves in the position of part-time, temporary, full-time, or permanent primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Regardless of the reasons, grandparents are raising their grandchildren. All grandparents in this situation have one thing in common: they seek to provide a loving, safe and stable environment for their grandchildren. Reaching out to others who have similar experiences is often the single helpful thing you can do for yourself. Let us get together and talk about the challenges, strategies and gifts raising grandchildren brings.”

Red Hats ActivitiesLe Capelli Rossi del Parko, Red Hats No. 3, will meet on February 7, 12 noon, at the home of Queen Peggy Wells, for a Soup and Salad Luncheon.

The annual meetingwill be conducted at this time. Please check the book for sign-up.

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Operations Advisory Committee Recommends Repairs, New Signs At its January 9 meeting, the Operations Advisory Committee made the following recommendations: 1. Accept the bid from Moore Co. of $250 to install a drainage ditch beside the sidewalk at Arcadia and Central Parke West.2. Replace 16 to18 existing Forest Retention signs with new plastic signs at a cost not to exceed $200.00. The committee also heard and concurred with a pro-posal by the Covenants Committee for adding “Neigh-borhood Watch” and “No Solicitation” signs at entrances to The Parke. It is hoped that the “No Solicitation” signs will reduce the number of ads that are left in doors when residents are away. The committee is considering signs to ask residents to clean up after their dogs. Residents should be aware that Worcester County Code Section PS 2-101(u) requires that, within Ocean Pines, dog excrement not on the owner’s/controller’s property be cleaned up. Fines start at $100. It was noted that there was some vandalism in The Parke around New Years. Some signs were pulled up or broken. More details of this meeting are included in the High-lights and Meeting Minutes posted in the Mail Pavilion and on The Parke website. The next meeting will be in the Clubhouse on February 6 at 1:30 pm. Meetings are open to all residents.

Thanks are due to residents Zoila Lauth for donat-ing a computer and George Hawkins for an indefinite loan of monitor. The Communications Advisory Committee had been seeking a computer and monitor for the Club-house lobby to display weekly calendars and other items of interest to residents as an alternative to the aging, handwritten easel that was being used. Thanks to this new equipment, an experimental project is go-ing on now in the lobby. Please stop in, take a look, and tell us what you think.

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Clubhouse Volunteers Needed All residents have an opportunity to give a few hours of their time to offer administrative support at the Club-house. Residents are invited to volunteer their time and talents either as a volunteer or Certified Resident Rep-resentative (CRR). If you have a few hours a month to spare, please contact Lifestyle Director Debbie Donaway at 410-208-4994, or CRR Scheduler Bob Price at 410-208-9418. Volunteers - These residents help cover the front desk when the Lifestyle Director is in a meeting, assist with mailings and newsletters, and help with activities such as Festival of Trees. CPR training is not required. Certified Resident Representatives - These residents are also a volunteer group. CRRs must complete a two-hour Clubhouse orientation. The CRRs cover the front desk weekdays 7:30-8:30 am and 4:30-7:30 pm. This specialized group is certified to open and close the Club-house. The next orientation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 10 am-12 noon at the Clubhouse. Please sign up in the Notebook if you plan to attend.

Board of Directors Meets The Board met on January 17 and took the actions summarized below:1. Appointed the following residents to the 2007 Nominat-ing and Elections Committee: Bill Nickerson, Jim Young, Janet Kerner, Kathy Mundie and George McCormick. Joe Matturro is the Board representative on the Committee and its chairperson. 2. Appointed Dominic Tangredi chairperson of the Budget and Finance Advisory Committee. Also appointed to the committee as members are Bill Mundie and Lois West and Dave Liberman as alternate member.3. Directed the General Manager to proceed with correct-ing a drainage problem that exists at the corner of Arcadia and Central Parke West.4. Directed the General Manager to proceed with nego-tiating a contract with Energy and Environmental Con-sultants, Inc., to perform an evaluation of energy usage in the Clubhouse. The 2007 budget includes funds for this analysis because of concerns regarding possible excessive energy usage in the Clubhouse.5. Directed the General Manager to proceed with a review of the Reserve Report. The review will be conducted with Miller Dodson, the firm that performed the detailed report two years ago. This review is for the purpose of updating the Report for additions or deletions. A complete review is tentatively planned for 2008. Board member Jim Trummel and Treasurer Jan Nissen-Hawkins will assist the General Manager during the review process.6. Reviewed several repair or replacement items recom-mended by the Operations Advisory Committee. Each of these items are potential Reserve Fund expenditures. They include repairs to the Clubhouse bathrooms and locker rooms as well as replacing street signs and community property landscaping. The Board discussed these items but deferred action until the next regular meeting at which time the reserve review is expected to be completed.

This summary is not the minutes of the meeting. The minutes will be submitted for approval at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The next meeting is March 14 at the Clubhouse.

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Tax Tips By Rick Rodgers1. Age 70 1⁄2 - If you reach age 70 1⁄2 during the year, you must begin to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs and qualified plans by the end of the year. Fail-ure to take RMDs can result in a hefty 50% penalty of the amount that should have been taken. There are some ex-ceptions.2. Tax Refund – If you get a federal tax refund, you can have it sent to up to three accounts, including savings, checking, and IRAs.3. Itemize or Standard Deduction – Surprisingly, many peo-ple do not think they can itemize deductions when they do their taxes. If you are married and both over 65, then your standard deduction is $12,300 for 2006. If your medical expenses (including insurance premiums) were high, your mortgage interest, state income or sales taxes,property taxes, and charitable contributions were more than $12,300, then you will save money by itemizing deduc-tions. It may be some extra work to total these receipts and cancelled checks, but it may save you a fair amount of taxes by doing so.

Java & Tea Times The Communications Advisory Committee invites all residents to informational “meet and greet” gatherings at the Clubhouse: February 2 @ 10 am “Show & Tell” of Parke home improvements by our residents. March 2 @ 10 am “Identity Theft” by resident Joan Gentile. Guidance offered; share your experiences. “Life Line Screening Overview” by Melanie McKee. Sign up that day and receive $10 savings coupon towards May12th tests.

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Household Hints(This column will feature fix-it hints from our residents. Please submit yours to the editor.)

Question: My lamppost does not come on at nighttime. Who is responsible for fixing it? How can I fix it? Many residents have asked these questions.Residents are responsible for maintaining the light bulbs and sensor in their lamppost. To replace the bulbs: 1. Unscrew the globe, make sure washers are removed, because they have to be put back on, if not, water will come in and destroy the bulbs; this could also affect the sensor. 2. Use minimum 40-watt bulbs. If lamppost should stay on during the day, or not come on in the evening, the sensor must be replaced. To replace the sensor (there are two types): 1. Square — Take the two screws from the face of the sensor, pull out and disconnect the plug, then install the new sensor, push the wires back in, and re screw. 2. Round (eye) — Since this type is hardwired, shut off the electricity. Remove globe and cap on top of post. Pull out wires, then follow instructions for installing new sensor.Any problems or questions, contact John Robinson at 410-208-6893.

Question: I replaced the battery in my transmitter, but my fireplace still doesn’t light?

Sharon Ziegler, 111 Central Parke East

Two components work together to ensurethat the flame ignites in your Hearth heatilator decorative fireplace: (1) the Skytech transmitter operates on one 12V battery made specifically for remote controls and electronic lighters. (2) The remote receiver that is hidden behind the wall-mounted “On-Remote-Off” coverplate operates on four 1.5V AA-size batteries. These batteries are located in a plastic case. Its cover is popped open, not slid on/off as stated in the written instructions. It is recom-mended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for longer battery life and maximum operational performance. The remote receiver will only respond to the transmitter when the 3-position slide button on the remote receiver is in the Remote (center) position. It is suggested that the slide switch on the receiver be placed in the Off position if you are away from your home for an extended period of time or if you want to engage the child safety “lock out” feature.

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Outside The Parke By Cathy Russo roncathyrusso@mchsi.com

2/7 Ocean Pines Library- Bodine’s Chesapeake Bay Country. Jennifer Bodine, daughter of famed photographer A. Aubrey Bodine, brings his wealth of award-winning photographs to aid in her insightful presentation. She discusses some of his most famous photos, shares the stories behind the shots and explains some of his darkroom techniques and unique artistry. 2pm.2/12 Ocean Pines-Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Warm up with great music by Copeland & Bartok. Fea-turing Andrew Balio of BSO playing Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto.” Finale: Beethoven’s Symphony #3, the “Eroi-ca.” Admission. Sunday 3 pm. Pre-concert lecture 2 pm. 888-846-8600.2/15 - 2/20 Rehoboth-Mardi Gras. Downtown Rehoboth restaurants feature parties and creole-inspired specials. Thursday is the locals’ kick-off and the parties continue through Tuesday. www.rehomain.com2/17 - 19 Ocean City-Seaside Boat Show. Eastern Shore’s largest boat show with accessories, crafts & more. Fri. noon – 8 pm; Sat., 10 am-8 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm. For info call 410-632-3676.2/20 Ocean Pines- Benefit Dinner. The Woodlands of Ocean Pines Benefit Dinner for ‘Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’. Proceeds to help further the prede-velopment of home-sites in Snow Hill for four qualified families. Two seatings: 5 pm and 7 pm. $25 per person. Sign up at the Clubhouse. For info call Carol Weber at 410-641-5958.2/24 Rehoboth-Merchants’ Attic & General Public Garage Sale. Largest indoor garage sale on the shore. Admission is one penny. Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall. 9 am-1 pm. For info call 800-441-1329.

It’s hard to believe we’re more than halfway through winter when my daffodil, crocus and tulips are three inch-es above ground. It’s definitely more like halfway to sum-mer. I will be in Florida in February and everyone knows it is more enjoyable to be in the sunny south if there’s a blizzard up north. Not that I’m wishing bad weather for Parke residents, but if it could just drop below 40 degrees for a couple of days, Florida won’t seem like a waste of money. While I’m away I’ll leave you a list of things to do on a winter or spring day. 2/1 Ocean Pines -Women’s Club. Speaker Paul Suplee (Mary Suplee’s son), who is the Executive Chef for the Embers Chop House and one of the staff writers for the Bayside Gazette, will share some of the tips from his recent book titled “The Heart of the Kitchen.” The book will be on hand to purchase and there will be a book signing. 10:00 am at the Ocean Pines Country Club.2/1 Ocean Pines Library- Film: D-Day. This power-ful film weaves together archival footage with voice-over interviews of those soldiers and sailors who were at the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944. It is an un-romanti-cized look at the experiences of men in combat. 7pm.2/4 Rehoboth Beach-Annual Polar Bear Plunge. Don’t miss the Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Delaware Special Olympics. 1 pm at Rehoboth Beach.2/7 Berlin Library-Traditional Decoy Carving and Folklore. Listen to stories of hunting and history as award winning waterfowl carver, Reggie Birch, demonstrates the art of decoy making while sharing stories of Assateague Island. 7 pm.2/7 & 2/21 Ocean Pines Library- Foreign Policy As-sociation Great Discussions Series. Through discussions based on briefings on eight foreign policy issues, Ameri-cans gain a better understanding of world issues. Please register at the Ocean Pines Branch. Group is limited to 25 participants. 10 am-12 noon.

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Neighborhood Watch Points to Remember1 . For those of us going on extended holidays, please remember to notify your block captain with the dates you’ll be away and also include an emergency telephone number.2. You should cancel all newspaper and other deliveries or have a neighbor pick them up.3. Regarding your mail, you can go to the post office or visit their website and have your mail temporarily for-warded (for a fee) or held (free) during your absence. An alternative is to have a neighbor or family member collect your mail from your box in the Mail Pavilion.4. For those of us staying home, remember to keep your garage doors closed and, if your car is in the driveway, remove the garage door opener.5. The procedure for an emergency or non-emergency situation is to call 911 first and then follow up with a call to the block captain.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurism According to local vascular surgeon Dr. Douglas Wil-hite, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is the 15th lead-ing cause of deaths; with men over 60, their 10th leading cause. Males are four times at greater risk than females, with smoking and high cholesterol increasing the risk. An AAA is a “ballooning” of the wall in the abdominal aorta. An AAA is most often caused by atherosclerosis (plaque buildup) and deterioration of elastic protein in your arter-ies. If an AAA ruptures, the mortality rate is as high as 80 percent, with many people not surviving long enough to reach a hospital. Dr. Wilhite states “AAA is asymptomatic.” The good news is that AAAs can be identified in minutes via a painless, non-invasive ultrasound screening. Ask your doctor for a one-time screening now covered by Medicare or take part in Life Line Screening at the Clubhouse on May 12. Pre-registra-tion will begin on March 2 after Java & Tea Time. In the meantime, let us know if you are interested by signing up in the Activity notebook.

Therapeutic Massage (article submitted by Jennifer Updike) Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. The typical initiation to massage is motivated by a stressful or painful condition; many regular clients report improvements – often mental and spiritual as well as physical – through the wonders of massage. The most obvious benefit of a full body massage is that it makes you feel great! Some of the basic benefits of massage include: aiding in digestion and detoxification, improving

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