July 2006 Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM– 7:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 9 AM-5 PM Sunday 12 Noon-5 PM Clubhouse Phone 410-208-4994 Fax 410-208-4996 Email [email protected]Website www.theparke.org Inside This Issue All About You p. 4 Parke Happenings p. 5, 9, 17 Recipe Corner p. 6 Outside The Parke p. 7 It’s a Small World p. 8 Calendar p. 15 The clubhouse will be open July 4th, 8-12 Noon Clubhouse Hours of Operation By All Accounts Parke Gala Was a Huge Success, First Annual Celebration Highly Acclaimed By All P lanners for the Second Annual Parke Gala, to be held sometime in 2007, are going to have a tough job to meet, let alone exceed, the outcome of The Parke’s First Annual Gala. Weeks after 178 residents and guests at- tended The Gala at the Clarion Resort Fontainbleau Hotel June 3, the community was still abuzz about the event. Two weeks after it was over The Gala was even being talked about at a weekly Parke men’s golf outing. “It was the best event I have ever attended in The Parke,” Jack Scott of Chatham Court was telling his foursome. Comments like these started even while the dancing, eating and laughter was going on at the Clarion, and they continued back home at The Parke. “This was much more fun than my senior prom, maybe because my mother didn’t choose my dress,” Lisa Schwartz of Long Point Court said. Tom and Betty Copp of Freeport Lane weighed in with “We had a wonderful time at The Gala!! Dinner was delicious and the band was fabulous. We danced almost every dance.” The rave reviews came also from outside The Parke. Worcester County Commissioner See Gala on page 2 Photo by Al Wann
By All Accounts Parke Gala Was a Huge Success,First Annual Celebration Highly Acclaimed By All
Planners for the Second Annual Parke Gala, to be held sometime in 2007, aregoing to have a tough job to meet, let alone exceed, the outcomeof The Parke’s First Annual Gala. Weeks after 178 residents and guests at-
tended The Gala at the Clarion Resort Fontainbleau Hotel June 3, the community wasstill abuzz about the event.
Two weeks after it was over The Gala was even being talked about at a weeklyParke men’s golf outing. “It was the best event I have ever attended in The Parke,”Jack Scott of Chatham Court was telling his foursome.
Comments like these started even while the dancing, eating and laughter wasgoing on at the Clarion, and they continued backhome at The Parke.
“This was much more fun than my seniorprom, maybe because my mother didn’t choosemy dress,” Lisa Schwartz of Long Point Courtsaid.
Tom and Betty Copp of Freeport Laneweighed in with “We had a wonderful time atThe Gala!! Dinner was delicious and the bandwas fabulous. We danced almost every dance.”
The rave reviews came also from outsideThe Parke. Worcester County Commissioner
See Gala on page 2
Photo by Al Wann
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The Parke Benchis published monthly by theHomeowners Association ofThe Parke at Ocean Pines
President, Dave StevensVice President, Sally KohlerSecretary, Jim TrummelMember-at-large, Joe MatturroMember-at-large, Paul RuskoTreasurer, Jan Nissen-HawkinsDiane McGraw, Chair, Communications Advisory CommitteeStaffEd Pinto, Editor ([email protected])Rosalie Harris, All About You ([email protected])Joyce Piatti, Recipe Corner ([email protected])Cathy Russo, Outside The Parke ([email protected])Sam Schwartz, Photo Editor ([email protected])Bob Strauss, Advertising Rep ([email protected])Tom Weber, Production ([email protected])Debbie Donaway, Lifestyle Director ([email protected])
egance, good food & drinks, great company and loads offun,” and she thanked Diane for photos Diane sent to her.
For the Committee, the reaction must have been espe-cially gratifying after months of intense planning for the event.The work was not unnoticed. “Three Cheers for The GalaCommittee. We had such a good time, we believe the eventshould be held more often than once a year,” said Bob andJoan Strauss of Fort Sumter North.
Right from the beginning when the idea for The Galawas first conceived, the thinking was that it would be anannual event and it was clear the next one was on the mindsof others who attended the first. “Looking forward to thenext one,” said Martha Graham of Montclair Court. “TheGala was absolutely wonderful and I want to thank all thosewho worked so hard to make it a success. The entertain-ment was really great, food was good and everyone was insuch a happy mood – just like a bunch of teenagers,” shesaid. “The Committee is to be commended.”
Jim and Chris Rebel of Annapolis Court said afterwards“Our feedback is nothing but positive. We had a terrifictime. It was very nice to see so many of our neighbors therewho also appeared to be having a good time.”
“It was a lovely evening, the food was good, the bandwas wonderful and the place was ideal,” said Sally Kohlerof Fort Sumter South.
“Our compliments to the committee for their work tomake The Gala the success it was,” Chatham Court’s Bernieand Joan Kessler said. “Of course, what made it great werethe fun-loving Parke residents. No wallflowers among us!”
If you were unable to attend, or want to revisit the memo-ries, a display about The Gala will be on view at The Club-house for the month of July.
Judy Boggs attended and afterwards penned a letter to Com-mittee Co-Chair Diane McGraw. She said she and her hus-band Bill had a “wonderful time—just the right mix of el-
Gala is Huge SuccessGala from page 1
Do you have photos about The Parke and itsPeople? Share them with your neighbors byhaving them published in The Parke Bench. Sendthem to [email protected] or call me at 410-208-6124.
Committee Members Deserve ThanksCo-Chairs
Diane McGrawKathy MuncyDave StevensAl Wann
MembersEmily Black, Arlene ConwaySteve & Cathy Habeger, Jan Nissen-HawkinsFran Maier, Marge MatturroJoyce Piatti, Peg RobinsonBarbara Rusko, Jeri ScottDeanna Smith, Mary Stevens, Aine Waldron
PhotographersGeorge Hawkins, Dave KohlerDiane McGraw, Bill MuncySteve Habeger, Howard Webb
GreetersGeorge & Debbie Donaway
Special Thanks to Kay Windsor
Clarion’s Director of Catering & ConventionServices
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Birdwatching In and Near The ParkeBy Jean Fry
A growing number of residents have become interestedin the local bird population and together, with my husbandLarry and I since we moved here in October 2004, we havefound 97 species within the confines of the community. Eventhough the habitat was disturbed during construction, thereare still birds to be found.
We have led three bird walks in The Parke and threetrips to other locations. OnFeb. 21, seven persons joinedus to visit the winter birding hotspots around Ocean City. Wecompiled a total of 50 speciesthat day including:
These species of beautiful waterfowl are only seen herefrom late fall to early spring, so you have to be willing to
brave the cold weather to reap the reward of seeing them.A local walk for early migrants April 21 produced 32
species either seen or heard. Highlights were a pair of BrownThrashers on Manklin Creek Road, early Chimney Swifts,and a Common Loon heard flying overhead.
Four residents traveled to Chincoteague National Wild-life Refuge on May 17 where a total of 49 species wereseen and 15 more were heard. Highlights there were Yel-low-billed Cuckoo, Eastern Kingbird, Piping Plovers on nests
on the beach, Tri-coloredHeron, Black-bellied Plo-ver, Glossy Ibis, Whim-brel, Dunlin, and RuddyTurnstone.
Joe and Betty Greenkept a watchful eye on apair of Great Horned Owlsin the winter and earlyspring in the area ofMontclair Court. Bettytook some pictures of “Mr.Hooter.”
In early May twoowlets fledged and several residents were able to view themperched on a pine tree limb for several days. It was fasci-
This spring and summer a lot of people wereasking “What is that bird that is calling so loudlyand incessantly in the woods at night? The answeris a Chuckwill’swidow. The bird is a member of thenightjar family related to a Whippoorwill, which isnot as common in the Ocean Pines area as theChuck-will’s-widow. “Chuck” arrives in mid-Apriland usually calls until about early July. It nests onthe ground in wet Southern pine and deciduouswoods. Active at night when it searches for insects,it roosts during the day on the ground or on a lowbranch and is easier heard than seen. -- Jean Fry
See Birds on page 13Cuomo Art To Be Exhibited In Berlin
Jerry Cuomo of Federal Hill, who began painting in his20s, will be displaying drawings and paintings in July in theBerlin Library.
He specializes in watercolor, and likes to say that “sinceso many of my shirts and pants were ruined, switching towatercolor seemed the smart thing to do — it’s so easy toclean up using soap and water.”
Jerry says drawing is his favorite part of art and thattrying to get the proper proportions of objects is fun. “I drawforeground objects first and then draw the background, mostlydrawing a series of small lines, and when finished it amazesme when it actually looks like the subject,” he says.
“I love to draw just about everything especially: build-ings, boats, airplanes, cars, cartoon art, colorful flowers,beach scenes and clowns (because Lorraine collects them).Drawing people is also a love of mine but they never quitelook like the person.”
The Berlin Library is the permanent home of two of hisfavorite paintings, The Liberty Bell which Jerry painted in1976, the bicentennial year, and Snow White and her SevenLittle Friends, completed in 1996. He already has selectednumerous pieces for the display but said “I have over 100unfinished paintings and so who knows what I may finish bythen. Please come and take a peek.”
Blue skies and flags flying. What a great start to ourannual Memorial Day Picnic. The Social Commit-tee did its usual great job of setting up the perfect
picnic. From the decorations to the great food from Jimmy’sGrill, it was a day that was enjoyed by all.
The display of grandchildren in The Clubhouse show-case was great fun as we all tried to guess who those hand-some young men who served in the armed forces were. Ourthanks go to Roy Bieber for organizing this wonderful ex-hibition. Roy has a birthday coming up, on June 29, anotherreason to thank him for a job well done.
Long happy marriages are all around us in The Parke.Short and blissful, too, as with Murray and MarleneLustig, who will celebrate their third anniversary July 18.Joan and Dennis Escher celebrated their 40th anniver-sary over Memorial Day weekend. Their three children andseveral members of their original wedding party were at asurprise cocktail and dinner that Dennis planned. What agreat husband. No wonder they have been together so long.
On June 30th Carol and Don Wilson celebrated their50th anniversary (and earlier in the year their 70th Birth-days). To mark these momentous dates, they traveled toGreece and Turkey, climbed up to the Acropolis, convenedwith the Oracle atop Mount Parnassus, toured the GreekIsles and, visiting neighboring Turkey, were bowled over bythe beautiful city of Istanbul. What a great trip for such ahappy occasion.
Tom and Carole Weber celebrated their 38th on June17, Parke style, with friend over dinner at the newly openedVineyard in the Pines restaurant. The next weekend theywere on their way back to New Jersey to celebrate thewedding of their son, Tom, Jr., to Lisa Tarriff.
Congratulations to Dot and Ed Pinto on the marriageof their son, Craig, to Michelle Romano. The entire Pintofamily attended the happy event, and then many came to theshore for a family reunion.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 22. That’s whenwe will have our Fiesta Happy hour at The Clubhouse, 5 to7pm. Tickets will be sold Saturday, July 8 and Monday,July 10. The Saturday ticket sales will give weekend andpart time residents an opportunity to purchase tickets. Lookfor the flyers that will be posted to give you further informa-tion on this fun affair.
Glad to see Howard and Flora Schwartz back fromKey West, and to see Howard looking so well.
Be sure to drive carefully through The Parke, as in thesummer we have many children visiting and they are on theirbikes and skateboards.
Everyone who was there raves about the Gala. It was ahuge success. The music and food were outstanding, andeveryone was looking great in their festive attire. I also heardthat the table decorations were fantastic. Diane McGrawand her committee are to be congratulated for a job welldone.
That’s all for this month. Please keep the news coming.Call me at 410-208-0455 or e-mail [email protected] Rosalie
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PARKE HAPPENINGSConcert ReviewMariner String Quartet CharmsParke Residents and GuestsBy Dave Stevens
The Mariner String Quartet, in what has become a near-quarterly event, appeared in The Parke Great Room Sun-day, June 11 to perform a program of Bach, Mozart andDebussy. These four very talented professional musiciansare all principals of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony and alsoplay in many other orchestras and ensembles. All have ex-tensive musical backgrounds and education that includesdegrees from Yale, Princeton and Cambridge and advancedstudies at the Peabody, New England and American (Paris)Conservatories.
The Mariner’s programs always have some interestingaspects that surprise and please even veteran concert-goers.Opening Sunday’s concert was the Brandenburg Concerto#2, originally written by Bach for a full chamber orchestra.This arrangement for string quartet by Mathew Naughtincaptured the full power of the original, while at the sametime allowing the listener to appreciate the contributions ofthe individual instruments.
Arrangements by Naughtin arebecoming a feature in our Parke con-certs. They have had the effect of al-lowing us to hear old, familiar music (classical and popular)in a new and different way. Michael Strauss, the Marinerspokesman, told me that he and Naughtin became friendsafter playing together in a string quartet in Oklahoma and asa result he became familiar with Naughtin’s arrangements.We are fortunate to be the beneficiary of this acquaintance.
The audience of about 40 people appeared to enjoy theconcert from beginning to end. The relatively intimate settingand excellent acoustics of the Great Room can let one imag-ine that they are in an 18th century nobleman’s drawing room.Listening to the musicians from a few feet away is a far dif-ferent experience than that of a concert hall. At the sametime it is all informal and fun. The “Mariners” have been hereoften enough now that it almost seems as though they aretalented offspring returning to impress their parents. If clas-sical music has never been your cup of tea you owe yourselfthe experience of trying it at least once in this setting.
The only disappointment of the day was the size of theaudience. This is a busy time of year, and many Parke resi-dents are involved with weddings, graduations and travel.
On the other hand all of the quartet members have to travelconsiderable distances to get here, and the amount they re-ceive for their performance becomes marginal with an audi-ence of only forty.
The efforts of Mimi Ward and Jim Young in selling tick-ets outside The Parke (they set up a booth during a Julliard
Community Church appearance)saved the concert from being can-celled. Yet when I spoke to some
of the approximately ten guests they all thought it was fan-tastic and said they knew many more people who wouldhave come had they been aware of it.
To avoid this problem in the future we will try to workwith the Mariners and the MSO to set a schedule further inadvance. Parke residents will still be given a week to pur-chase their tickets. After that they will be sold “as-avail-able” to the broader community. An audience of 60 to 70would be optimum. Hopefully, we will be able to continuethis very unique benefit of Parke living well into the future.
The Mariner String Quarter with Parke resident and supporterMimi Ward of Fort Sumter South
Summer is here and so are the many visitors. That’swhy I thought I would share this nice Breakfast Cas-serole that I love to make for my company. It’s easy.
I make it the night before and refrigerate, and I use veg-etables that are in season. In the morning you just pop it inthe oven. Your guests will love it!
Ingredients (Serves Six)1 pkg. regular flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
(Roll), cooked, crumbled & drained10 eggs, lightly beaten3 cups of milk2 tsp. Dry mustard8 oz (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese (Velveeta is
good too)6 cups cubed bread (1 small loaf of white bread)½ tsp. Black pepper1 tsp. Salt½ cup mushrooms, sliced1 medium tomato, chopped½ cup green onions, slicedPreheat oven to 325 degrees, in a large mixing bowl,
combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Distribute half thebread evenly in a buttered 9”x13” x 2” baking dish. Sprinklewith half the pepper, half the cheese, half the sausage andhalf of each optional ingredient. Repeat layering, using re-maining bread, pepper, cheese, sausage and optional ingre-dients. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Bakeuncovered for 55–60 minutes, or until eggs are set. Covercasserole with foil if it begins to brown too quickly.
CorrectionThis recipe from Linda Campanelli was not included in June’srecipe column because of an error in layout. -- The Editor
Preheat oven to 425, butter four (3/4 cup) custard cupsor soufflé dishes. Place on baking sheet.
Microwave chocolate and butter in microwave safe bowlon high for one minute or until butter is melted. Whisk untilchocolates is completely melted. Stir in sugar until blended.Whisk in eggs and yolks. Stir in flour. Divide batter be-tween prepared custard cups. Bake 13 – 14 minutes untilsides are firm but centers are soft. Let stand one minute.Run small knife around cakes to loosen. Invert cakes ontodessert dishes. Top with cream.
Linda’s Hints: You can make these ahead of time,freeze in cups, and place on dessert dishes, reheat in micro-wave prior to serving. Use fresh whipped cream or othertype. Add berries and vanilla ice cream on the side.
Stories for The Parke Bench should be sent tothe Editor at [email protected] by the 15th of
the month.
Stories for The Parke Bench should be sent tothe Editor at [email protected] by the
15th of the month.
Churches Aid International StudentsParke Resident Jean Fry is assisting in an effort to help
international students who come to the Ocean City area inthe summer to work. She said that several churches arehosting free meals for the students and that a list of thosetimes and locations is posted in the Mail Pavilion.
Coordinators of this program encourage local residentsto stop by at these meal times to welcome the students, talkwith them, and ascertain whether or not they are experienc-ing any problems. For information contact Jean Fry [email protected].
Selling or Renting Your Parke Home?July’s resident reminder from Lifestyle Director Debbie
Donaway has to do with your Clubhouse/Mail Pavilion ac-cess card if you are selling or renting your home. Residentswho sell or rent their home in The Parke are requested toreturn their swipe cards to The Clubhouse.
Do not pass on your cards to the new owners. Yourname is assigned to that particular swipe card.
Please inform the new homeowners that they should pickup the New Resident Welcome Packet from The Clubhouse.This information includes forms to be completed by the newowners. From this information swipe cards will be issued tothe new homeowners.
Roll out those lazy, hazy crazy days of summer. Yes,it’s official. Summer is here! Time of picnics, beachparties, fireworks and the annual influx of summer
visitors. How lucky we are to live in an area that was madefor all these summer festivities. Pack up the car with familyand friends and have some summer fun. If you need an ideaor two on how to pass a hot summer day just look below.
7/2 Rehoboth Beach Fireworks. 9:15pm Boardwalkand Rehoboth Ave. info 302-227-2772.
7/3 to 7/30 Salisbury - Park Concerts. The SalisburyCommunity Band performs each Sunday evening in July atthe historic City Park Bandstand. This year’s five freeconcerts are about an hour in length and include a variety ofmusical selections. Bring blankets, picnic lunches etc. Incase of inclement weather, the programs are moved into theMidway Room, Wicomico Civic Center.
7/4 Ocean City - Jamboree in the Park. Family funbegins at 5pm at Northside Park, 127th and the Bay, withentertainers, games, food and a giant fireworks display at9:30pm. Info at 800-OC-OCEAN.
7/4 Ocean Downs - OP Fireworks Display. “FrankNana” band plays New Orleans style and country music.Also Lollypop the clown, youth horse race game, foodbeverages and novelty vendors. Event begins at 6pm.fireworks at dusk. Free parking and admission.
7/ 6 to 8/31 Ocean Downs - Family Fun Night. Thefirst of Family Fun nights with fun packs sold for $10 thatinclude four hot dogs, four beverages (soda or beer), a racingprogram, a bounce back coupon for your next fun packpurchase, and four tickets to the “Youth Horse Racing Game”held in between each race.
7/7-9 Ocean City -Tuna Tournament. Excitingtournament combines weigh-ins from 4-7pm, with vendors,
artists, live music and food 3-9pm. Info 410-213-1121.7/8 Ocean Pines – Boat Parade. The Ocean Pines
Boat Club will cruise through the Ocean Pines canals on theSt. Martin River starting at the Swim & Racquet Club at1:45pm. A great location to watch the event is at the JudgesReview Stand at the point off from the Swim & RacquetClub. For information, maps and entry forms contact DaveLloyd at [email protected] or 410-641-6278.
7/16 Ocean View, DE – Folk Concert. Terri Allard,singer/songwriter from Charlottesville, VA will be featuredfrom 4pm-6pm at this free concert in the amphitheatre of theBear Trap Dunes Resort. For information contact Parkeresident Aaron Burstein at 410-208-3523.
7/16 Washington DC Bus Trip - The KennedyCenter. Orchestra seats to the play “Little Women,”transportation and dinner. Info 410-632-2144.
7/20 Ocean Pines - Concert. U.S. Naval AcademyBand performs patriotic and ceremonial music at this freeconcert. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair,picnic dinner and beverages. White Horse Park Pavilion at7pm. Info 410641-7717. ext.3050
7/23 Salisbury - Newsboys Concert. The worldrenowned contemporary Christian band Newsboys performat the Wicomico Civic Center 6pm. Info 410-548-4911.
7/27 Ocean Pines – Concert. Music from FrankSinatra with Frank Curreri. White Horse Pavilion 7pm.
7/28-30 Ocean City - Greek Festival. An authenticGreek event with cuisine, pastries, dancing, bands andvendors. Convention Center. Friday-Saturday noon-11pm,Sunday noon-9pm. Info 410-524-0990.
7/29 Salisbury - Ballroom Dance. USA Dance,Eastern Shore Chapter 6098 will host a ballroom dance withmusic by the “Velvetones” 8-11pm Wicomico Civic Center.Info 410-548-4900.
8-1 Ocean Pines - Women’s Club. Meeting will beheld at the Community Hall at White Horse Park at 10am.
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Small WorldA Boss is a Boss, Then A Neighbor
This month’s Small World comes to us from PennyMiller of Central Parke East
One day shortly after moving to The Parke in Septem-ber 2004, I was participating in the Aqua Exercise class,which is where you can find out almost anything about whatis going on in the community and who is involved. All of thewomen are very friendly, but one in particular, Eve, startedchatting with me and said she was from Montgomery County,Maryland.
She said she had lived in Garrett Park and her husbandhad worked at GEICO. I told her that I was from Bethesda-Rockville and had worked at GEICO, too, when I was 20and just recently married. She said her husband was in theadvertising department and I said I was, too.
I told her my boss was a man named Tom Exarhakisand she said HE WAS HER HUSBAND!! I had been hispersonal secretary for about 6 months, one of many I imag-ine, because when I finally met Tom again, after 40 years, heasked me ”Was I a good boss?”
Do you have a Small World story to share? Theseare fun little stories that lots of Parkees comment onduring the month. If you have one, send it to me [email protected].
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PARKE HAPPENINGS
Java & Team Time Sessions SetWorcester County Commission Judy Boggs will speak
at the July 7 Java & Tea Time held by the CommunicationsAdvisory Committee. Boggs will speak about current de-velopment in and around Ocean Pines and on issues beforethe Commissioners and how they impact our community.
On August 11, Emergency Room nurses from AtlanticGeneral Hospital will conduct a course on medicines andconsumer awareness, and will have handouts available.
Java & Tea Time sessins begin at 9:30am. Light re-freshments are served, so sign up is required at The Club-house to ensure enough refreshments are on hand.The Back Bay Strummers Return
The Back Bay Strummers will perform at The ParkeClubhouse Wednesday, July 12, at 7:30pm.
This free concert is open to Parke residents. Enjoymusical selections from the 20’s , 30’s and 40’s. The Strum-mers consist of guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, accordionand bass players. Our own Parke resident Mike Dailey is amember of the group. BYO Beverage and lawn chair.Mah Jongg Lessons
An introduction to Mah Jongg, one of the more popularweekly games played by women in The Parke in The Club-house, will be held starting July 18 at 12:30pm. The ses-sions will continue each Tuesday for a few weeks. Sign upin activities book in The Clubhouse under games. For infor-mation, call Nancy Hull at 410-208-4119 or e-mail her [email protected]. Parke Tuna Fishing
A Parke Offshore Tuna fishing trip from Ocean City isbeing planned for mid-August for up to six participants at acost of between $250-$300 each, depending on the size ofthe boat. Tip and cost of cleaning the tuna are extra. Best
Parke Again Assists InHorseshoe Crab Survey
A Parke Team of Jim and Janet Kerner, Bob and DianeMcGraw, Clark and Betty Prichard, Sam Schwartz, PatHopkins and Gary and Penny Miller again helped the CoastBays Foundation by participating in the 2006 survey ofhorseshoe crabs.
Janet reported her team counted 137 horseshoe crabsat Stinky Beach in West Ocean City June 11. Two dayslater Sam reported that a survey on a beach on the Isle ofWight resulted in 245 crabs observed. The animals come tothe beaches to spawn this time of year.
The Foundation monitors the spawning crabs yearly tokeep count of their numbers at a time when developmentand other human activities in the area can endanger them.
fishing is mid-August through September. If interested, con-tact Dennis at 410-208- 3298.
Sam Schwartz and Janet Kerner Count Horseshow crabs onStinky Beach
More Parke Happenings on page 17
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Parke GolfBy Dominic Tangredi
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Just in, this photo of 34 of the players in the Inaugural Dan Kenney Memorial Golf Tournament held in May
Children Welcome At Parke PoolThe grandchildren are out of school! A wonderful way
to spend a rainy day or to de-energize the children wouldbe to swim in The Parke’s indoor pool. To make this apleasant experience for all, please review the pool-useguidelines:
Children and unlimited guests swim - everyday, 1:00-
3:00pm.; residents must accompany their guests at the pool. Please sign them in at the front desk; children must be toilet-trained. Swimmees are not permitted.
Also, guests must be 19 years or older to use the whirl-pool & sauna. There is no lifeguard on duty so use the“buddy system” for safety. Finally, before entering the pool,shower as required by the Maryland Bathing Code.
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Bike Found, Kid SoughtSomewhere in Ocean Pines there’s a youngster without
a new, bright red bicycle. The bike is in the custody ofOcean Pines police, after it was found in May in HiddenLake by Eddie Tewell’s son, Tom.
Tom was taking a walk around Hidden Lake and wason the pier admiring several turtles and fish when he noticedsomething red in the water. When he saw it was a bicycle,
From left, Eddie Tewell, Dave Berman, Tom Tewell withrecovered bike.
he found his father and together, with Carnegie Place resi-dent Dave Berman, some rope, a vice clamp and a rake,they retrieved the bike from the lake. Hopefully it will bereturned to some youngster who may still be wonderingwhatever happened to it.
Manklin Creek Crab PierThe Manklin Creek Crabbing Pier sits at the end of the
Annapolis Court cul de sac and is a private pier for Parkeresidents. Residents are welcome to fish, crab or just sitand enjoy the wildlife.
As a courtesy to other residents and to the crab popula-tion do not leave crab pots, crab lines or other equipmenttied to the pier.
Crabs can not live in the pots for an extended length.
Parke Obtains Pump/ChargerThe Parke has acquired a portable air pump/battery
booster unit for use by residents. The unit is about briefcasesized and contains a rechargeable battery and tire pump thatcan be used to add air to bike or car tires.
Attached booster cables can be used to provide a shortstarting boost (a few seconds of cranking) to a car with alow battery. The unit is stored in the storage shed and canbe checked out from the desk in The Clubhouse. Read in-structions carefully as there are ways to damage the deviceif it is misused.
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Hi Everyone!
Summer is here and continue to water your lawns!
Do not water during the heat of the day. Early morning is best!
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPBEGINS AT THE PARKE
Facilitated by Parke Resident Carolyn Francis, a Be-reavement Support Group will hold six Thursday sessionsJuly 20 to Aug. 24 in The Clubhouse on dealing with the lossof loved ones. The support group will provide education,support and a safe setting in which to begin and/or continueto process through the journey of healing, an announcementabout the group says. Meetings will be from 5pm to 6:30pmin the Card Room.
Carolyn, an ordained minister, holds a Master of Divin-ity degree from Virginia Union University School of Theol-ogy. She is a counselor and pastor of the Coastal SanctuaryChurch of Ocean Pines. She also is an Advanced PracticeRegistered Nurse and has facilitated bereavement groupsand retreats in the metropolitan Washington, DC area andon the Maryland Eastern Shore for more than 20 years.
The purpose of this support group is to offer partici-pants opportunities to grow through (not just go through)the journey of bereavement in a safe and nurturing setting.
The sessions will look at grief cycles, normal compli-cated grief; sudden loss contrasted with loss after chronic
illness; setting healthy boundaries for current and future rela-tionships (practicing good self-care); managing “come-close-but-stay-away” moods; accessing emotional, social, spiri-tual and other support, and finding ways to keep the legacygoing.
Sign up for the program in The Clubhouse or contactCarolyn at (410) 208-1582, or [email protected]. Maxi-mum benefit comes from attending all sessions but you arewelcome to attend any. There is no fee for this group.
nating to see how quickly they lost their down and devel-oped feathers. Sometime in mid-May they flew off into thebig, wide world and were on their own. Thanks to the Greensfor being so hospitable in sharing this sight with several people.
Parke residents who have been involved in some of thewalks or trips the past 1 ½ years include:
Jim and Sylvia Angstadt, Vern Cline, Cecilia Franz, Caroland Nick Giampietro, Mike and Mary Henderson, JimHolloway, Jim Kerner, Sally and Dave Kohler, DianeMcGraw, Penny Miller, Bill and Kathy Mundie, Clark andBetty Prichard, Barbara Rusko, Bob and Kathy Shayer, andDon Trovinger.
If you missed the Lunch and Learn program in Marchcalled “Birds of Worcester County,” Larry and I will bepresenting it again at the Atlantic General Health Fair, whichis held at the OC Convention Center, on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Birdwatching at a health fair, you ask? It is a fun hobby;it is relaxing. It is good therapy to get out into the naturalworld and it keeps your mind active because you need towork on identification, field marks, calls, and behaviors.Birdwatching also requires eye/ear/hand coordination.
If you’ve been considering birdwatching as a hobby, whynot start now? You’ll find that we’re a very friendly group.Please contact us by phone at 410-208-4269 or e-mail at:ovenbird35 @mchsi.com
Birwatching Is Big in The ParkeBirds from page 1
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Yard Sale, Art and Craft Fair SetChairpersons Needed for Both
Dates have been set for The Parke’s annual Yard Saleand The Parke’s Art and Craft Fair. At the same time, a callhas been issued to find chairpersons to oversee both.
The Yard Sale will be held Sept. 16. from 7am to 1pm.Residents are welcome to hold yards sales at their homes. Discussion is still open as whether or not to hold a WhiteElephant Sale and Bake Sale at The Clubhouse. Sign up inthe Notebook if you plan to hold a yard sale on the 16th.
The Art and Craft Fair will be held the following month,on Oct. 21 from 10am to 3pm at The Clubhouse. The fair isopen to the public but vendor space will be limited to Parkeresidents. Sign up in the notebook to reserve vendor space.
Persons interested in becoming a chairperson for eitherevent should contact Debbie Donaway, 410-208-4994. OP Women’s Club Collecting Dues
Parke Resident, Jeri Scott, First Vice President andMembership Chair of the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines, isreminding Parke residents that the $5 dues for the club yearJune 1, 2006, to May 31, 2007, are now due. You cancontact Jeri at 410-641-7170 or see her at the club’s regu-larly scheduled meetings held the first Thursday of everymonth (except July) at 10:00am at the Ocean Pines Com-munity Hall to get further information about the club.
PARKE HAPPENINGSFor those who are not members, Jeri and Joan Gentile,
Second Vice President and Program Chair, extend an invi-tation to join. Joan has a number of exciting programsplanned for the year. The Club’s goal is to raise money forthe Ocean Pines community and to award three scholar-ships to deserving, local, college-bound students.Outdoors Club Racing Nights
The Outdoors Club is planning two outings at OceanDowns -- July 16 and August 19 -- for an evening of racingand a buffet dinner. Sign up at the clubhouse.Scrapbook Group Sets July Dates
The Scrapbooking group will meet on July 10 and 24,both Mondays, in the Art Room of The Clubhouse, 7-9pm. The cost is $5 per session or $8 for two sessions. Bringyour photos and materials with you. There also will be prod-ucts available for purchase or order. Questions can be re-ferred to Lenora Urie, Creative Memories’ Consultant, [email protected] or 410-208-6708.‘Silly’ Lunch for Red Hat III
Red Hat III, Le Capelli Rossi del Parko, will have a“Silly Luncheon” July 18 at 12:30pm in the Grand Hall ofThe Clubhouse. The cost is $10. Sign up in the book byJuly 5, and make check payable to Peggy Wells. Red Hatcasual attire. If you have any questions, e-mail Peggy [email protected] or call her at 410-208-0423.
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Neighborhood Watch Needs YouThe Parke Neighborhood Watch consists of block cap-
tains representing their particular street. Should Parke resi-dents need someone to keep an eye on their property whilethey are away, they can contact their block captain. Resi-dents who are away for more than two weeks should con-tact the Ocean Pines Police Department. The Police Department will periodically check your homeduring your extended absence.
Parke streets still in need of block captains are:Burlington Court, Chester Street, Easton Avenue, HudsonPlace, Manklin Creek Road, Potomac Avenue andTanglewood Court. Residents interested in representingtheir block can contact The Parke Neighborhood WatchCaptain Jim Plunkert, 410-208-1564.
The Neighborhood Watch members meet at 10am onthe third Friday of the month at The Clubhouse.
Members of Neighborhood Watch are:Alexandria Court -- Roger LippincottAnnapolis Court, Jim TrummelArcadia Court -- Bob and Diane GattonAudubon Circle -- Jan Nissen-HawkinsBrush Island Court -- Al WannCambridge Place -- Jim PlunkertCape May Place -- Petty and Bob WellsCarnegie Place -- Thomas MurrayCentral Parke East -- Jim O’DowdCentral Parke West -- Bob McGrawChatham Court -- Phillip Walls
Marie LundbergPat & Gordon Addy
Columbia Avenue -- Chet & Pat KotoskiFederal Hill -- Joe RakiewiczFells Point -- Paddy ConwayFort Sumter South -- Eddie & Rita TewellFreeport Lane -- Bernie Maier
Hatteras Street -- Bill HolmesPaul WhitsonCarol Mehrling
Hidden Lake Court -- Al & Janice SpielerLong Point Court -- Bob Price
Joe SpicerMacafee Court -- Michael & Mary HendersonMontclair Court -- Joe GreenOcean Parkway -- Donna SeigelThe Worcester County Department of Emergency Ser-vices is conducting an Emergency Special Needs Survey.Survey forms are available in the Mail Pavilion or from thedepartment at 1 West. Market St., Room 1002, Snow Hills,MD 21863
