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April 2024
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THE OCEAN PINES JOURNAL OF NEWS & COMMENTARY
COVER STORY
Two incumbents running for OPA Board of Directors No competition yet for Farr, Heavner
By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing writer wo seats are up for election this year for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors. Sitting directors Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner have already declared their candidacies. This would be an easy re-election for both of them if no other candidates file by the 4 p.m. Friday, May 10, deadline. Residents will vote for the two open seats after ballots are mailed out in July. The annual meeting is currently scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, when election results usually are certified. The Progress interviewed both candidates. Farr, the current president of the Ocean Pines Association, has officially declared his candidacy for a seat on the board of directors. In discussing his candidacy, Farr said he has always elevated the best interests of Ocean Pines first and foremost. Under his leadership he expects to continue to
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Inspection reveals no mold at racquet sports clubhouse The verdict is in: No mold has been found in the Racquet Sports complex despite concerns expressed at the March 23 Board of Directors meeting by a member and former member of the Racquet Sports Advisory Committee that it might be a problem, citing employees who were getting sick and leading to them quitting their jobs. A statement issued late in the afternoon of Friday, March 29, by the Board and General Manager John Viola after a thorough vetting by OPA counsel Bruce Bright referenced an allegation by committee member Kathleen Russell during the Board meeting that the clubhouse “may not be safe” due to what was characterized as “potential mold/mildew issue behind the walls.” This was part of the RSAC’s basis for advocating for a completely new building at the Racquet Sports Center, rather than renovations as is currently planned, the statement said.
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Rick Farr
Jeff Heavner
cultivate the “outstanding” partnership the board has with General Manager John Viola. He is committed to To Page 3
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