During Bob Thompson’s town hall meeting this week in Ocean Pines, he touched on a subject the board of directors is going to have to start taking seriously before too long — the association’s use of its share of the slot funding. Thompson said he was wary of using the funds generated through local impact… Read more »
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ALOC dream a reality
Editor: On behalf of myself, our President Margaret Spurlock and the entire Board of Directors of the Art League, I would like to thank everyone who came out to City Hall to support the Art League of Ocean City’s efforts to bring a new visual art center to the community. This is a victory for… Read more »
Thompson shoots straight with OPA members
OCEAN PINES — Before taking questions at this week’s town hall-style meeting, General Manager Bob Thompson set the tone by dealing directly with what were likely the most divisive issues currently facing the community, especially the assessment increases and the facilities advisory committee. When discussing his support for the facilities advisory committee — people selected… Read more »
Better lamb grilled well
Grill, grill grill. I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, aren’t I? Of course there is a reason for this; summer is upon us. Again, broken record. Most people cover the grill in September and forget about it until May. That means that you only have two months left in the grilling foray so… Read more »
Pines Point Provisions and Seafood
OCEAN PINES — Like so many successful businesses, Pines Point Provisions was conceived out of the experience of genuine need. George and Anna Vitak, along with their son, Michael, have been avid boaters for some time. Just as they understand the pleasures of fishing or just spending the day on the water, they understand the… Read more »
Chicks continue winning ways
In June the Perdue Chicks did something that they have not done since last year—they lost. Since losing to Tri-County 2-1 on June 19, the Chicks have captured 4 consecutive victories while outscoring their opponents 61-4. Furthermore, their last few contests have been cut short due to a mercy-rule, which terminates the game after seven… Read more »
Bathtub Races Reborn in Berlin
BERLIN — It might be appropriate that the winningest bathtub owner in the town’s history — Jesse Turner — retired this year because the Berlin Bathtub Races were reborn in exciting fashion last week. Beginning with a parade that wound up an already enthusiastic crowd and ending with the controversial victory of one of the… Read more »
Camp Just the Beginning for WYFCS
BERLIN — When Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services took up the challenge to provide the town with children’s programs, there wasn’t a lot of concern about their qualifications. The nonprofit merely convinced the town that allowing them the $24,000 annually that had originally been set aside for one part-time employee to do the work… Read more »
Berlin Will Not Wait for Washington
BERLIN — This week the Town Council didn’t so much call Congress’ bluff as they did ignore it. As the town prepares to get to work on the new spray site, the approved funding for the project remains part of the unapproved federal budget. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program… Read more »
Thomas Crosby Satterfield
BERLIN — Thomas Crosby Satterfield, age 81, died Saturday, July 9, at his home in Berlin. Born in Maryland he was the son of the late Thomas Crosby Satterfield, II and Veronica Kneavel Satterfield. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Satterfield. Satterfield is survived by his daughters, Tracy L. Famolaro and her… Read more »