OP book sale big success Editor, Last weekend was the largest event that is held at Ocean Pines Library every year. The volunteer organization “Friends of the Ocean Pines Library” prepares a book sale that encompasses over 20,000 books, DVDs, audio books and music CDs divided into approximately 25 categories. They are sold for 50 cents to… Read more »
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Farr, Lakernick appear best board candidates This year’s Ocean Pines election has no bad choices among the four candidates seeking seats on the board of directors, but we are recommending Stuart Lakernick and Rick Farr as our top picks. Our main concern with current board member candidate Frank Daly is his dogged decision to push… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
NAACP hosts Berlin forum Editor, On July 19, the Worcester County Branch of the NAACP hosted a “Race Relations Forum,” which was held at the Duncan Showell American Legion Post 231 in Berlin. This was a very informative meeting and an important step in the ongoing process of understanding the importance of building good community… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Tyndall attacked by dogs off leash in Salisbury
By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Berlin Mayor Zach Tyndall is on the mend after being attacked by a pair of loose dogs last Thursday morning in Salisbury. Tyndall, who serves as an instructor at Salisbury University, was on campus after receiving a bi-weekly covid-19 test when tragedy struck. “I was outside and rounding the… Read more »
Berlin Fire presentation brings up questions
Council members suggest detailed financial figures should be shared with town By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Town Council members raised concerns over scant details for future funding assessments during a quarterly update from Berlin Fire/EMS companies on Monday. Berlin Fire President Dave Fitzgerald reviewed response times and budget highlights for Berlin’s emergency responders for… Read more »
OPA financial report shows major increases in revenue
Two months into new year, receipts, expenses come in much better than expected By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Two months into its current fiscal year, Ocean Pines Association financials are ahead of budget estimates by more than $740,000. Finance Director/Controller Steve Phillips reviewed departmental budget figures for May and June during the board meeting… Read more »
Ardene Monte
Ardene Monte Ocean Pines Ardene Monte died peacefully at Catered Living of Ocean Pines on Saturday, July 3, 2021. His goal was to reach 100 years and he was very close at 99.5 years. He was born on Dec. 3, 1921, in Farmington, Illinois, to Cleto and Nora Monterastelli. Ardene’s wife, Helmi, asked him to… Read more »
Pines property owner survey final revisions near complete
By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) The survey of Ocean Pines property owners set to go out the end of the month came into sharper focus last Thursday during a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee. Committee Co-chair Bernie McGorry, who presented an update on the group’s work during the board meeting the previous evening,… Read more »
Phillips updates OP finance efforts
By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Ocean Pines Controller and Finance Director Steve Phillips updated the Board of Directors last week on a pending reserve fund study and forensic audit, along with continuing computer software challenges. Reserve study Philips said the latest study of reserve account balances by Virginia-based firm Design Management Associates is in… Read more »