March 2007

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

Covenants March 7 2 pmBoard of Directors March 14 10amPrograms March 15 9:30 amCommunications March 19 2 pmDesign Review March 26 10 amBudget & Finance March 28 3 pm

Ocean Pines Ranks #10 in Top 100 Retirement Locations No doubt most of you recently saw this news on TV or read about it online in Bizjournals or The Dispatch. This same analy-sis showed “Ocean Pines is the #1 place to live by the beach on the Atlantic coast, from Maine to North Carolina”. Most of us who live here in The Parke don’t need any media or person to tell us something we already know. A ranking of communities within Ocean Pines would probably find us as the #1 place to live in the Pines. To borrow some words General Manager Tom Olson used to describe Ocean Pines, The Parke “is a great place to live, work, and play”. Why? It’s because of people like the group of Caring Neighbors pictured here who volunteer their time to help others in time of need. It’s the many people who belong to committees, organize activities, give classes, and provide other services to the community. Their efforts benefit us all and are greatly appreciated. On the following pages are numerous things to do and places to go. Will you have fun? Check out the smiling faces on page 4 of some of the 120 people who attended the Winter Sociallast month. How about the winners of the poker tournament on page 5? Ask those who attended The Parke Gala last year if they enjoyed themselves. Think they’re coming back in June to this year’s big event? I’d bet on it. Our community is what we make it. Through the efforts of many of our residents it will continue to be “a great place to live, work, and play.”

The Parke’s Gala 2007! Tickets for the Parke’s annual dinner dance are available for purchase from March 15 through May 13. This fantastic, fun party will occur on Saturday, June 2nd, at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotelin Ocean City, MD, from 6-11 pm. All residents are invited to bring guests or family members. Dress is semi-formal with music provided by The Hon-eycombs, a band voted “Delaware’s Favorite Local Band” for 12 consecutive years by readers of The Delaware State News. You can select a dinner entree from these choices: (1) Baked Salmon with Dill Champagne Sauce, (2) Chicken Kiev or (3) Vegetarian Garden Bouquet. A cash bar of house brand and premium liquor selections will be available all evening. We are accepting reservations for tables of 10, with full payment. Tickets will cost $46 per person. Sign-up sheets are located in the Activities Notebook at the Clubhouse. All Galas come with surprises. Watch for additional details in the newsletter, bulletin boards and email.

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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)

Beginner OneStroke Class Learn to create beautiful items to enhance your home decor with the OneStroke technique of Decorative Painting! Discover “the artist in you” as you learn the basic strokes and techniques of OneStroke Painting. Then, as you continue to increase your skills, you will have the knowledge and experience to create beautiful designs on wood, tin, canvas, glassware, and fabrics. Begin your journey into the wonderful world of Decorative Painting! Sign up for the March beginner class today!

Dates: Mondays, March 12 and 19 Time: 1- 3:30 pm Cost: $40 (includes ALL supplies and one project surface) Location: Art Room, ClubhouseFor additional info, call Cathy Habeger at 410-208-3504.

Outdoors Club News Ward Wildfowl Museum Trip Eighteen Parke residents enjoyed a visit to the Ward Wildfowl Museum in Salisbury on January 31. Museum docents Don and Barbara Brown conducted a special tour for us, leading us through various exhibits, including the Ward brothers carvings, and international carving competition winners. Carver-in-residence Al Scrivo demonstrated some of the techniques of decoy carving. Following the museum visit, organized by Sue Spicer, the group lunched at GoinNuts Cafe.

King Tut Exhibit Trip The date for the trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to see the King Tut exhibit is March 20. The cost is $53. A signup sheet is in the Clubhouse.

Other Future Activities A walking tour of Snow Hill is planned for April 12. The Spring Golf Outing will be held on April 29. A planning meeting to discuss possible other Outdoors Club activities for the spring and summer will be held at the Clubhouse on Friday, March 23 at 10 am. All are welcome to attend. Contact Clark Prichard (410-641-7056) for details.

St. Patrick’s Day Party On Saturday, March 17th, from 4-6 pm in the Club-house, there will be a party celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The Parke will never be livelier! Don your finest greenery and come enjoy live Celtic music by Sally and Lee Rick-ards – singing and dancing are encouraged! Light refresh-ments will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be in the Clubhouse activity note-book starting March 1st. Attendance is limited, so sign up early. Cost is $4.50 per person. Make checks payable to “PSC” (Parke Social Committee). BYOB.

Scrapbooking Regular Monday night sessions are on the 12th and the 26th from 6:45 - 8:45 pm in the Art Room. No cost. Any interest in daytime scrapping? Call Lenora Urie at 410-208-6708 or email at marylenora@aol.com.

Parke Gala Photographers Needed Planning is currently underway for the second Parke Gala to be held this June. Consequently, volunteers are needed to help in photographing this exciting event. If you have a digital camera and would be willing to help, it would be very much appreciated. Preference is to have photographs that are at least 3 MP (megapixels) in size. The original digital images will be needed later (we have flash media card readers for most camera card types – or we could work out some other method as required). If you are interested in lending a hand, pleasecontact either Steve Habeger, 410-208-3504, 67hokie@verizon.net, or George Hawkins, 410-641-8217, george.hawkins@mchsi.com.

Walking Tour of Snow Hill Join us for a walking tour of historic Snow Hill on April 12th. We will meet in the parking lot at 9:30 am and car-pool to Snow Hill. We will follow one of two tour guides, stopping at the Purnell Museum to check out the displays there. We will have lunch at one of the two restaurants in town, cost depending on your selection. Watch for further details as the day draws nearer. Any questions call Sally Kohler at 410-208-6532. Continued on Page 3

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From the General Manager’s Desk:

Parke Happenings Continued

Red Hats Activities

Brunch by the Sea For the third year, The Parke Social Committee will present brunch at Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel at 13th Street and the boardwalk in Ocean City. This year’s date is Satur-day, March 31st, from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. Cost will be $12 per person, including tax and tip. Seating is limited to 160, and tables of four and eight may be reserved as was done at the Thanksgiving din-ner. All checks must accompany table reservations. It is not necessary to reserve an entire table. Sign-up will be from March 3rd through March 23rd, unless sold out earlier. Watch for sign-up sheets in the Clubhouse notebook and join your friends and neighbors for this popular and enjoyable event. For further information, call Pat Trovinger at 410-208-2544 or Rosalie Harris at 410-208-0455.

Soon the weather will warm up and the flowers will bloom. As a homeowner in The Parke, it is important to understand that any changes that you make to the exterior of your home must be approved by the Design and Review Committee. For example, if you want to have a deck or a patio installed in the rear of your home, you must get it approved. Some projects may require approval and a permit from Ocean Pines and/or the County. It is always best to check with both entities before starting a project. Some projects that don’t require prior approval from the Design and Review Committee are the instal-lation of annual flowers in existing flower beds, full view storm door, gutter guards, eight (8) or fewer “path lights”, TV satellite dish antennas (to be installed where they are shielded from public view if possible), and the installation of in-ground lawn irrigation systems which only require the filing of a “Notice of Intent to Install”, which is available at the Clubhouse or online. The ex-terior of your home may also be repainted provided that there is no color change from the original. If you have any questions or need help with your ap-plication, please feel free to call The Parke Clubhouse and ask for me.

Red Hats 2 Sombreros Rojos will meet Thursday, March 8, at the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant,at 12 noon. Attendees will order off the menu and receive separate checks. Please sign up in the notebook at the Clubhouse by Monday, March 5.

Operations Advisory Committee Recommendations The following summarizes the February 6th meeting of the Operations Advisory Committee. More details are included in the Highlights and Meeting Minutes posted in the Mail Pavilion and on The Parke website. There will be no meeting in March. The next meeting will be in the Clubhouse on April 3, 2007 at 1:30 pm. Meetings are open to all residents. The Operations Committee had previously recommended replacement of The Parke street signs with some more durable signs similar to those in the rest of Ocean Pines. Later, a source for cantilever brackets that can hold metal street signs on the sides of poles instead of on the top was found. It was recommended that this type of mounting and sign be used for replacing The Parke street signs. (Actual replacement is to await determination of an appropriate funding allocation and approval by the BOD.) The committee considered installing signs citing the county ordinance and fines to ask residents to clean up after their dogs. It was noted, however, that existing signs on county property (by the water tower on Ocean Parkway) are ignored. Therefore, only a notice will be posted in the Mail Pavilion. A discussion was held about the low propane gas pressure being experienced by some residents on Chatham Court. East-ern Shore Gas (ESG) is working on resolving the problem. Temporary above-ground tanks have been installed to provide adequate pressure. A restriction in the line is the primary suspected cause. Leakage is not suspected. The root cause of the problem will be identified and fixed after the ground thaws. Residents should stay in touch with ESG to report any additional problems or concerns. The Operations Committee meeting also provided the following reports:Chair Report: Nothing special to report. See other agenda items below.General Manager Report: The GM and her Reserve review committee are prepared to meet with Miller/Dodson to update the Reserve study. Meeting will be held soon. Expect study to be available for BOD at next scheduled meeting Clubhouse/Facilities/Lifestyle: Nothing new to report. Subcommittees: Fitness Center – The new leg press machine has been installed. Cleaning of machines is being done well. Lawn & Landscape, Ponds, Storm Water Management, Swimming Pool: – Nothing new to report.

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Program Advisory Committee RecommendsDesignating Clubhouse as a Respite Center At its monthly meeting, a representative from the Red Cross, John Brenner, addressed the Program Advisory Committee on the possibility of having The Parke Club-house designated as a Respite Center in case of a local disaster. A Respite Center is a staging area to give people a place to stay until other accommodations can be made by the Red Cross. It is a temporary shelter, not overnight accommodations. There were concerns about the fact that the Red Cross can not give preferential treatment to Parke residents. It is strictly a first come, first served situation to serve any people in need. The Committee decided that the benefits far outweigh this one concern. The Program Advisory Committee recommends that the Board consider taking the appropriate steps to have the Clubhouse designated as a Respite Center for the Red Cross.

Improvements to Parke Homes At February’s Java & Tea Time presentation on “Home Improvements”, a number of photographs were shown of improvements Parke residents made to their homes. Thanks to the efforts of George Hawkins, that presentation and several additional photos can be viewed on the internet. Using your web browser, go to the following site: http://www.hard2forget.info/photos/pihi/intro.php. Additional photos can be added by contacting Steve Habeger at 410-208-3504 or 67hokie@verizon.net.

Smiling Faces at the Winter Social

Winter Social a Huge Success The Winter Social held on Saturday, February 17th was a huge success with 120 in attendance. Everyone had a great time socializing, dancing and singing along with the DVDs. Delicious food from DeNovo’s and sweets from the “Taste of Italy” Bakery in Bethany Beach along with Jerry Cuomo’s pizzelles and brownies were enjoyed. As in the past, leftovers were donated to the Diakonia Shelter in West Ocean City. The Social Committee is already in theplanning stages of having a “Spring Social”with a differenttwist.

Mariner String Quartet ConcertSunday, March 18 at 2:00 pm

The Parke Clubhouse$20/pp

For Tickets contact Mimi Ward410-208-6976

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Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament WinnersCongratulations to the winners of the Jan 19th Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament!1st Place: George Hawkins, 2nd Place: Jim O’Dowd, 3rd Place: Ann Wilson

Others at the final table included: Harry Holowach, Dave Stevens, Carol McCool, Dominic Tangredi, Ron Russo, Bill Rolleston and Dave Harris. The tournament organizers, Wanda Ale and Dick Mullins, were extremely pleased with the turnout. The volunteer dealers, Kathy Mullins, Linda Campanelli and first time dealer, Mike Adelman, turned in an outstanding job. Providing crucial staff support, and doing a wonderful job, as usual, were Rosalie Harris and Cathy Russo. No limit Texas Hold’em Poker tournaments are held at the Clubhouse on an average of three times a year.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS MARCH 11Spring Ahead 1 Hour

These one-day events usually begin at 9 am, with registration, review of rules, and individual table assignments. The tournament usually begins at 10 am and ends at about 5:30 pm. The next tournament will be held in April. Watch for postings in the Clubhouse, Mail Pavilion and The Parke Calendar. All residents (sorry, no guests allowed) are welcome to participate in this event. Advance sign-up is requested, not required.

For information, contact Wanda Ale, 410-641-5445.

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Java Info Hour Java & Tea Time is being renamed “Java Info Hour” to avoid confusion with the monthly social teas hosted by the Red Hats ladies that are open to all residents. The Com-munications Advisory Committee invites all residents to Java Info Hour(s), informational and social gatherings at the Clubhouse. Please sign up in the Activity notebook at the Clubhouse.

March 2 @ 10 am “Identify Theft” by resident Joan Gentile. Guidance offered; share your experiences.

“Life Line Screening Overview” by Melanie McKee. Sign up that day and receive a $10 savings coupon towards May 12th screening tests.

April 13 @ 10 am “Design Review at The Parke” by resident Jack Scott. Learn what you can do externally to your Parke residence and how to interpret your lot plat. Bring your questions.

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Here’s Who Is New To The Parke The Parke Welcome Committee is busy welcoming new residents to The Parke. The following residents are either purchasers of resales or new renters since last month: Dale and Taise Buley of 97 Central Parke East (see bio next page) Fran and Kim Koval of 24 Easton Avenue Jim and Eileen Patrick of 3 Central Parke West (see bio next page) John and Carol Troch of 1 Cape May Place

Steve Habeger compiles this list based on the best avail-able information. Please contact Steve if you are a new resident who hasn’t been recognized.

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Meet Dale and Taise Buley Dale and “Taise” Buley moved into 97 Central Parke East in December. They moved from Long Island, NY, where they raised five children who are now scattered all over the country. A daughter who lives in Salisbury, MD, encouraged Dale and Taise to look at The Parke when they were considering leaving the ‘empty nest’. They selected The Parke for a variety of reasons including (relatively) temperate weather and a lovely house opportunity. They are impressed with the amenities of The Parke and the people they have met here. Dale worked for the NY Telephone Company that be-came a part of Verizon. He worked in the Comptroller’s office and retired as Director of Internal Auditing. Dale hopes to get his golf swing back after this spate of brutal weather moderates. Taise is a semi-retired nurse who worked in the hospi-tal environment for many years. She now works part-time monitoring financial charges from hospitals and other fa-cilities in New York. Dale and Taise are getting into the swing of things here, attending a variety of Parke functions and even volunteer-ing to help!! They’ll be great neighbors for all of us. When you see Taise at Happy Hour, ask how she got her nickname.

Meet Jim and Eileen Patrick Jim and Eileen Patrick moved to The Parke in October 2006 from Annapolis, MD. Jim retired from Litton Indus-tries in College Park MD after 29 years as a configuration analyst. Eileen retired from Medical Resources Inc., as a Radiology Administer. The Patrick’s have four children and five grandchildren -- so far. All of their children live in other states; however they moved to The Parke because of all the wonderful amenities that abound and also the rave reviews about the friendliness of the residents, all of which they state is true. They have renewed acquaintances with several people who they knew in past lives and are busy finding new doctors, new stores and home maintenance contractors. In 2007, they are looking forward to the summer and the beach!

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Problem: We have had 3 incidents regarding things in our home where our actions might help other residents Pam O’Dowd, 100 Central Parke East

Solution:1. Garage door spring broke – needs to be greased 1x year with 30W oil, not WD40.2. If your Moen faucet needs repair, don’t let a plumber talk you into a new one for $300-400. They have a lifetime warranty and you can get parts on the Internet for free and fix it yourself.3. The conduit for air fell off, in our master bathroom, so no A/C or heat could come through. It’s wise

Sausage Soup1/4 lb sweet sausage 1 can white cannellini beans1/2 lb hot sausage 2 bunches broccoli1 large clove garlic 1 cup small pasta cooked2 cans chicken stockRemove the casing from the sausage and break it up. Put into a dry nonstick pot along with crushed gar-lic. Brown and remove the excess rendered fat. Add beans and soup stock, let simmer slowly for 10 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile steam the broccoli until tender. Add pasta and broccoli, remove from heat cover and let stand for about 10 minutes.Serve with Italian bread and salad; makes a great meal. Provided by Judy Tangredi.

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

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Outside The Parke By Cathy Russo roncathyrusso@mchsi.com

3/14, 17 & 28 West Ocean City – Cavalcade of Stars OC Jamboree. Whether it’s Engelbert to Sinatra, Tom Jones to Lionel Ritchie or even Elvis to John Denver, favorite perfor-mances of all time will be on stage. 2 pm. Call 410-213-7581 for info.3/17 Ocean City – St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Annual parade and festival celebrates the “wearin o’ the green.” An Ocean City tradition with over 100 entrants including marching bands, floats, antique cars, veterans groups, pipers, law en-forcement groups and more. Followed by entertainment, food and beverages at the festival. Festival at 45th St 11 am-4 pm. Parade 61st St. south to 44th St. at noon.3/15-17 Rehoboth Beach – Writers at the Beach: Pure Sea Glass. Writing conference featuring over 30 nationally known authors, editors, agents, and publishers. Sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Writer’s Guild. Location: Atlantic Sands Hotel.3/16-18 Ocean City – Home Condo & Garden Show & Art & Craft Show. Fresh ideas on decorating, remodeling, acces-sorizing or building your home all under one roof. Over 200 exhibitors display products and services for home & garden, complemented by artists showcasing their most creative crafts and gift items. Fri. noon-7 pm, Sat. 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 10 am- 4 pm.3/18 Community Church at Ocean Pines – Spaghetti/ meatball dinner benefits the Appalachia Service Project youth mission to Kentucky in June to help make homes safer, drier, and warmer for people living in that area. Adults: $8, children ages 4-12: $5, under 4: free. For info and tickets call Louise at 410-430-0284.3/21 Ocean Pines Library – Performance, Classical Gui-tarist Peter Fletcher. Fletcher debuted at Carnegie Hall in February 2006. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Free. 2 pm. 3/21 Ocean City – Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon. This is the fund raising event for the Women’s Commission’s McGuffey Bookworm Club. Ellen Sauerbrey is the speaker for this luncheon at the Clarion. Tickets are $30 pp and can be purchased from Meg Gerety who is organizing Parke tables of 10. She can be reached at 410-208-1392.3/25 Ocean Pines – Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Mid-Season Concert. Performance will include Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” with narration; Bach’s Sonata #1 in G minor and the premier of an original composition by Phanos Dymiotis. Sun. 3 pm.

Well, we’re three months into the new year with winter nearly gone and spring around the corner. It won’t be long before the friends and relatives will start showing up for their annual visits with trips to the beach and boardwalk. So take this in-between time to enjoy all the shore has to offer. You may find something of interest listed below. 3/3 Ocean City – Job Fair. Area businesses interview and hire for the summer season. Interested potential employees are encouraged to attend this event for a great start towards sum-mer employment. Sat. 9 am -2 pm. Held by the OC Chamber of Commerce. Call 888-626-3386. Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay.3/5 Ocean Pines Library – Birds of Worcester County. This visual presentation includes pictures of the more com-mon birds in Worcester County and identifies which ones are year-round residents and which ones are seasonal migrants. The presentation emphasizes prime birding locations in Worcester County as well as environmental factors that affect local birdlife. Join presenters Jean and Larry Fry in this edu-cational and fun program. 2 pm.3/7 & 3/21 Ocean Pines Library – Foreign Policy Great Discussion. Through discussions based on briefings on eight foreign policy issues, Americans gain a better understanding of world issues. Please register at the Ocean Pines Branch. Group is limited to 25 participants.3/9 - 3/11 Ocean City – Hot Rod & Custom Car Show. Premier indoor hot rod and custom car show with cool cars and hot feature attractions plus live entertainment. Fri, 4-9 pm; Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 10 am-4 pm. Call 410-798-6304 for info.3/10 Ocean City – Handbell Concert. Concert includes over 500 handbell ringers of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Sat. 4:30 pm at the Convention Center.3/10 Rehoboth Beach – Chocolate Festival Baking Con-test and Tastings. It’s a chocolate lovers delight. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. From 11:30 am-3:30 pm (or when the chocolate runs out.)

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), more commonly known as hardening of the arteries, affects 8 to 12 million Americans. It is a condition in which the large and medium-sized arteries supplying blood to the lower ex-tremities become narrowed or clogged, slowing or stopping the flow of blood. It is caused by atherosclerosis, which is a gradual process in which cholesterol and scar tissue build up in the artery, forming a substance called plaque that clogs the artery. The effects of this condition not only cause pain and disability, and put limbs at risk, but it is also one of the strongest risk markers available for predicting heart dis-ease. Individuals with Peripheral Arterial Disease are at a four-fold increased risk of heart attack and a two to three-fold greater risk for stroke, compared to individuals of the same age without PAD. Unfortunately, there are often no symptoms or warning signs for peripheral arterial disease. You may want to keep these symptoms in mind in the event that you or a loved one experience the following: • Pain during exercise, which is relieved during rest • Cold legs • Poor wound healing • Constant leg pain, tingling, burning or loss of sensation On May 12th, Life Line Screening will be at the Clubhouse to perform a painless, quick and non-invasive Ankle Brachial Index test to screen for PAD. This is one of four tests being conducted for a fee. Pre-reg-istration is required either on March 2 at Java & Tea Time or by calling 1-800-324-1851. For additional information, see the Activity notebook at the Clubhouse.

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Health MattersResident Directory for Personal Use Only The information contained in the Resident Directory is personal. The basic purpose of the personal information is to create a sense of community-the ability to contact neigh-bors and friends. Residents have provided the information with the expectation that other Parke Residents and HOA represen-tatives will use the information prudently. The Resident Directory is not intended for commercial purposes, and us-ing it to conduct business or to provide the information to outside parties is inappropriate. Please use the directory as it was intended.

Tax Tips By Rick Rodgers

1. Capital loss carryover – Don’t forget to carry for-ward to the next year’s taxes any excess capital loss (over the $3,000 allowable in one year) resulting from the sale of stock or other investment property. If you go to a new tax preparer, be sure to take last year’s tax returns where he/she can see the amount to bring forward.

2. State and local taxes – There is an option to deduct state and local sales taxes instead of state and local income taxes for those who itemize deductions. This will benefit those whose residence is in a state with no income tax (such as Florida) and maybe those who bought a new car or boat.

3. E-file – E-filing your taxes, instead of mailing them, will get you your refund quicker. If you also direct de-posit your refund to a checking or savings account, you will probably get your refund from IRS in time to pay the state (or vice versa) before the due date. (If your tax situation causes you to pay one and get a refund from the other.)

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Golf Outing Mark your calendars! Keep this date open so you can join us for this annual fun event.

The Parke Spring Golf Outing Sunday, April 29th at 3 pm Ocean Pines Golf Course OP golf members - $10.50 (2006 membership is valid until April 30th) non-members - $17.50

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Swimming Pool Rules Reminder Children must be toilet trained to use the pool. Even with a swim diaper, children who are not toilet trained are not permitted in the pool. A leaky diaper could cause the pool to be shut down and possibly drained. Please respect your neighbors by following the pool rules.

Billiards Tournament Sixteen residents participated on February 20th in a billiards tournament at the Clubhouse. Winners were: • Don Wilson, 1st Place• Roy Bieber, 2nd• Joe Spicer, 3rd.

Congratulations to all!

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