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There’s good news this winter if you heat your home with natural gas. Analysts say you can expect to pay 13% less than you did on your home heating bills last year. But not all homeowners will get off that easy.

No rules,red hats,and purple outfits equals lots of fun
Monday, November 27, 2006

Red Hatters at Charlestown and Oak Crest share a sense of humor and a love of life

Rarely would Ina Johnson consider wearing the colors red and purple together, but once a month she and nine of her friends put on outrageous red hats with purple attire and get together for lunch. They’re one of four chapters of the Red Hat Society from Oak Crest, an Erickson community in Parkville.

A perfect fit
Monday, November 27, 2006

Charlestown couple finds new home suits their lifestyle to a tee

Carpe diem, when translated from Latin means: seize the day—a phrase that suits Carroll and Phyllis Yingling perfectly.

Simple solutions to common grandparenting challenges
Monday, November 27, 2006

Find more time for your grandkids, and fun activities to share with them

Being a grandparent is a huge responsibility, as well as a big reward. According to the Foundation for Grandparenting, a notfor- profit organization, the unique bond between grandparent and grandchild is second only in emotional importance to the bond between parent and child.

Couple finds new lifestyle is change for the better
Monday, November 27, 2006

When it comes to change, John and Dorothy Callahan are experts. Avid coin collectors, the Callahans enjoy researching and cataloging rare and ancient coins.

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Eighteenth annual gala raises more than $140,000
Tuesday, November 21, 2006

CATONSVILLE, MD - Charlestown’s 18^th annual gala raised more than $140,000 to benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. More than 600 guests experienced the sights and sounds of “Splash,” the underwater realm of King Neptune.

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Community comes together as 'Graham’s Guardians'
Friday, November 03, 2006

PARKVILLE, MD – Maureen Hulse has been a resident services coordinator at Oak Crest for over five years. Her three-year-old son, Graham, was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia) in June of 2005. Since then, Maureen’s co-workers at Oak Crest have shown their kindness and support of her and her family though a variety of ways, including donating paid time off (PTO) so that Maureen could be with her son during the most critical phases of his chemotherapy, making frozen meals for her family, and offering their prayers daily for Graham’s recovery.

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Residents display their talents at annual craft show
Friday, November 03, 2006

CATONSVILLE, MD – From fine needlecrafts to delicious baked goods, Charlestown retirees showcased their talents at the annual resident craft show on October 26 and 27.

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Marion Almquist and Carol Smith inducted into Maryland Senior Hall of Fame
Friday, November 03, 2006

PARKVILLE, MD – In a ceremony held on October 26 in Glen Burnie, Md., two Oak Crest residents were inducted into the Maryland Senior Hall of Fame for 2006. The Hall of Fame annually recognizes people who have had an impact on the community and their peers. In addition to the certificates they received at the luncheon ceremony, Almquist and Smith will be listed in the prestigious Maryland Blue Book, which recognizes exemplary service by older adults in the state.

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How to Sell Your House When The Odds Are Stacked Against You
Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Tips on Making Your House Attractive to Buyers

Any realtor will tell you the best season to sell your house is spring. And the second best season? Fall. So how does winter fare when it comes to selling your house, especially in a softening real estate market?