In defense of Pat Supik Editor, THERE HE GOES AGAIN! In the June 30th edition of the Gazette, Marty Clarke criticizes (“ridicules” might be a better word) board candidate Pat Supik, current Chair of OPA’s Budget & Finance Committee, for a couple of statements she made regarding Ocean Pines’ financial results, during the recent OPA… Read more »
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Gazette letter policy redux
One might suppose that we asked for it, when we ran a letter to the editor harshly criticizing statements made by one candidate at a forum for the then 12 candidates seeking a seat on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. The policy of the paper has been not to publish denouncements or endorsements… Read more »
Gallery to feature Cullen as part of monthly art stroll
(July 7, 2016) Watercolorist Judith Cullen will be the featured artist at Random Juxtaposition in Berlin during the town’s monthly art stroll Friday. Cullen grew up in Selbyville and spent her summers in nearby Fenwick Island and Ocean City, working at places such as Harrison Hall’s dining room and the Sandpiper Restaurant. A graduate of… Read more »
Victorian Charm to host book signing during Second Friday
(July 7, 2016) Victorian Charm in Berlin marks Arts Night on Friday, July 8, by joining Patrick Henry in his celebration of 50 years as an artist with a book signing of his reflective work, “Still Images of the Eastern Shore.” The book is a collaborative effort, joining the art collector, artist and poet in… Read more »
Knit shop owner offers splash of color to benches
(July 7, 2016) Coinciding with the town’s first fireworks display, another blast of color came to the downtown last week as local yarn shop A Little Bit Sheepish helped to create a new “yarn benching” initiative. A play on the popular “yarn-bombing” movement, the benching saw more than a dozen benches wrapped in hand-knitted covers… Read more »
Local officials continue push for Triton project at Wallops
(July 7, 2016) Following favorable endorsements from Gov. Larry Hogan and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the Delmarva gubernatorial trifecta in support of Wallops Island as the forward operating base for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft was joined by Delaware Gov. Jack Markell. In addition, Maryland Congressman and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer voiced his support in… Read more »
County recognizes Carman for efforts to prevent diabetes
(July 7, 2016) Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company Second Assistant Chief Eddie Carman has gotten off the path to diabetes and is now working to steer others onto a healthy road. For that matter, you have probably seen him in the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s “Diabetes Prevention Program” television commercial. “After taking… Read more »
Line upgrade options under review
(July 7, 2016) Though the public comment portion of the process finished Wednesday, Public Service Commission officials confirmed comments might still be considered, at the judge’s discretion, before rendering a ruling on Delmarva Power’s request to upgrade its lines on the lower Eastern Shore. The company is seeking, as part of routine upgrades to it6s… Read more »
Snow Hill Fire Co. to benefit from canoe joust, Saturday
(July 7, 2016) At this point, the only way to compete in the annual canoe joust benefitting the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company is to show up at Sturgis Park at 9 a.m. this Saturday and register. The cost is $75 per three-person team. Early bird pricing, offering a $10 discount, ended Wednesday. Children are… Read more »
Retiring Wor. employees recognized
(July 7, 2016) Decades of job dedication that left an indelible mark on coworkers and cohorts were celebrated as the Worcester County Commissioners awarded commendations to nine retiring county employees during their June 21 meeting. First on the list was John “Sonny” Bloxom, who retired as county attorney last year after serving in the position… Read more »