JOY OF GIVING Editor, Life presents us with many unexpected journeys, some sweet and heartwarming, some that we would prefer to forget. Regardless of our age, or the age we live in, one of those unexpected journeys is when we discover the absolute joy that comes from giving. There are all kinds of giving and… Read more »

Food drive thanks Editor, I would like to thank those members of the Worcester County Bar Association who contributed to the Bar’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.   I also thank Scott Fornwalt and the Fenwick Crabhouse, Save-A-Lot, and Purdue-Eastern Shore Poultry for facilitating delivery of our food. This year, we were able to provide approximately… Read more »

Governor Hogan’s One Maryland Editor, As I went door-to-door in the campaign and now during my constituent listening hours, it’s inevitable that someone will remind me not to forget us here on the Shore. This “One Maryland” concept has stuck with me as I work with my colleagues in Annapolis. I believe Governor Hogan’s leadership… Read more »

Infighting already Editor, It certainly is refreshing to see the OP board of directors take a cooperative approach in their dealings with each other. Not.   Already there is infighting between the past president and the newly elected one. If I understand it correctly, Joe Moore (recently reappointed for his nth term as OP’s resident… Read more »

(Aug. 27, 2015) Starting in January, Coastal Hospice will begin participation in a pilot Medicare model, the Medicare Care Choices Model, designed to improve care for people with cancer, HIV/AIDS, COPD or congestive heart failure. Coastal Hospice will call this model “Coastal Care Choices.” Under this model, Medicare patients with these diagnoses will receive the… Read more »

Thanks to nonprofit Editor, The Worcester County Parkinson’s Support Group wishes to express our thanks to all the hard-working volunteer “stars” of Star Charities. We especially thank Ms. Anna Foultz for a lovely benefit, Western Night, at Ocean Downs Racetrack.   Proceeds from this most-enjoyable evening were donated and presented to our Worcester County Parkinson’s… Read more »

New blood needed in Pines Editor, I have lived in Ocean Pines for over 20 years, so I have taken plenty of time to learn about the board of directors over the years. I stand by my statement about new blood on the board of directors. Time for a change. Mike Graves Ocean Pines Shore… Read more »

Not-so-smart? Editor, After attending the Choptank open house on June 18 in Ocean Pines, we had more concerns than ever and decided to contact several insurance companies on their position of coverage for fire claims resulting from possible noncompliant, non U.L. listed smart meter devices. Of the three agencies we have contacted, all three agents… Read more »

Blame format Editor, As a candidate in the current election process for a position on the Board of Directors in Ocean Pines, I take some exception to your opinion column dated July 2, 2015, lamenting candidates who provide more style than substance. Unfortunately, none of the participating candidates have any input in determining the format… Read more »

Public school teachers and staff got their raises approved this week, following a Worcester County Board of Education vote on Tuesday to shuffle money and to eliminate a number of positions, many of which were part-time. The tenor of the public discussion preceding that vote, however, has been that the county commissioners slighted education in… Read more »