Pines GM pitches in during collection Editor, Just a short letter about OPA GM Bob Thompson. Our members read and hear a lot of drivel about the abilities and leadership Bob displays, so I thought they should hear this: Last Saturday was the day of OPA’s annual collection of furniture, bedding, etc. from lot… Read more »
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A word on our letter policy
Now that election season has begun in Ocean Pines, candidates, their supporters and their detractors should be aware of how the letters to the editor policies work at this paper. Normally, this wouldn’t be an issue, but a number of people over the years have been irked when the letters they sent for publication inexplicably… Read more »
Antiques appraisals, skin seminars to be held in OP
(May 26, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites the public to learn about healthy skin and antiques appraisals at two upcoming free seminars held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Thursday, June 2 from 1-2 p.m., Dr. Sara Moghaddam, a dermatologist at Atlantic… Read more »
National Boat Safety Week held
(May 26, 2016) Downpours might have dampened planned festivities, but the messaging remained the same at the kickoff of National Boat Safety Week held last Saturday at the Coast Guard Station Ocean City on South Philadelphia Ave. The major focus of this year’s campaign is increased use of life jackets. The annual nationwide push to… Read more »
Exit interview: Pines Director Bill Cordwell
(May 26, 2016) After serving on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors for three years, Bill Cordwell has decided not to run for reelection. The outspoken director said his decision not seek a second term stems from his dislike for some current members, former members of the board and candidates. “I will not run… Read more »
Candidate Supik brings B&F role to Ocean Pines board race
(May 26, 2016) During the last two budget cycles, Pat Supik has chaired the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee. Along with her other duties, she has overseen the annual weeklong meetings the advisory group holds on the financial plan, and helped pen a list of recommendations to the directors. Supik, 71, is now… Read more »
Council greenlights year-long exception for handicap ramps
(May 26, 2016) When two men from a local nonprofit came to ask the Berlin mayor and Town Council to waive the $65 application fee for a wheelchair ramp, the town went one better by waiving the fee for all such ramps for the entire fiscal year. Chesapeake Housing Mission Executive Director Don Taylor and… Read more »
Berlin to spray streets and sidewalks Wednesday, June 1
(May 26, 2016) Beginning Wednesday, June 1, Berlin town employees will begin the annual spring pesticide application on streets and sidewalks throughout town as part of our annual spring beautification. The spray mixture will have a 10 percent concentration of nonselective (it does not target a specific plant) herbicide and contains 40 percent glyphosate by… Read more »
No quorum causes shortened budget and finance meeting
(May 26, 2016) A lack of a quorum abbreviated the May 18 meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee, although virtually all of the items on the agenda were discussed. Only two of the seven members — Pat Supik and Jim Beisler — could attend the morning meeting in the administration building…. Read more »
Two Decatur H.S. students struck by van in school lot
(May 26, 2016) Stephen Decatur High School students Meg McCready and Carl Echols are recovering from injuries after being run over Monday morning by another student’s van in the school parking lot. “I am doing very well considering the circumstances, in my opinion,” McCready said. “The support, love, and prayers have been so influential for… Read more »