OCEAN PINES—The homeowners in Section 17, The Point, are working in conjunction with the Ocean Pines Association to find a way to complete the development’s “turn over agreement,” which deeds ownership rights to the OPA. The OPA maintains the common areas, roads and stormwater management system of the subdivision, Kathy Brennan, president of The Point… Read more »
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Conway proposes naming U.S. 113 in Bozman’s honor
MARYLAND—If Delegate Norman Conway has his way, US Route 113 will serve as a memorial to the late Delegate Bennett Bozman (D-38B), who served as a Worcester County commissioner for 12 years and as a delegate in the Maryland General Assembly for 16. In a March 18 letter to the Maryland Transportation Commission, Conway suggested… Read more »
Friday Arts on the River to welcome Snow Hill spring
SNOW HILL–Easter bonnets will be on display during Snow Hill’s Friday Arts on the River, First Friday Gallery Walk, beginning at 5 p.m. The decorated hats are part of an Easter Bonnet decorating contest and will be featured in store windows and in the old Firehouse on Green Street. Merchants and gallery owners will be… Read more »
Search Committee invites members to public meeting
OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines Association’s 2014 Search Committee will host an informative public meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center in the Assateague Room. The meeting will be open to association members and anyone interested in a position on the board is encouraged to attend. The purpose will… Read more »
Boater safety to be focus of three-day OP Library classes
OCEAN PINES–The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a three-day Maryland Basic Boating Safety course, April 8-10, 6- 9 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. Participants can learn about local Ocean City waters and safely navigating and piloting them as well as how to tie nautical knots. Students will receive boating knowledge and advice from Coast… Read more »
Mural artists reflect as landmark to be replaced
BERLIN—The artists involved in creating the first mural in Stephen Decatur Park took a few moments to reflect on their project as the 22-year-old images are about to be repainted during “Take Pride in Berlin Week” from April 19-26. The repainting project was organized by the Berlin Parks Commission and was funded in part by… Read more »
Terry memo gives OPA golf critics needed assurance
OCEAN PINES—Recent actions by members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors appear to have slowed momentum that began building last month for a referendum to stop the financial bleeding of expenses on the golf course by converting it to open space or park land. During a March 5 work session, the overwhelming… Read more »
Merguez sausage fairly simple to make
Today was curing, smoking and barbecue day at school and it ushered in the strangest snow storm of all; not a bad way to spend a Tuesday. Students made duck pastrami (to be smoked the next day), Andouille sausage and pepperoni. The latter is hanging in the walk-in after a dip in potassium sorbate, which… Read more »
Tickets on sale for Ocean Pines Springo Bingo event
OCEAN PINES–Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Bingo event on Thursday April 3, in the Ocean Pines Community Center. At Springo Bingo, players will win cash and prize packages from area businesses. Each game is worth at least $50. There will also be a Chinese Auction, extra games and… Read more »
Naviance great for student goal setting
It’s an educational innovation that will really be of help to Worcester County Public School students. The program is called “Naviance,” and it’s a combination of the words “navigation” and “guidance.” It uses four components, including college and career planning, preparing for success, determining which courses to take and using e-documents when applying to college… Read more »