Sneaker drive underway, will support Berlin Grace Center

(June 22, 2023) The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin is offering local community members a unique way to help the environment and support women through an ongoing sneaker drive.

According to a news release, the athletic shoe fundraiser is underway, and will continue through the end of June. The Grace Center will earn funds to support their programs based on the total quantity of gently worn, used, and new sneakers collected during the drive. The shoes will be shredded and recycled into materials for building roads.

GotSneakers has developed the program, which encourages people to reach into their closets, not their pockets. The sneaker recycling program helps keep sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effects on the environment, and helps charity organizations like the Grace Center earn funds to sustain operations and programs available to local women.

Donations of used sneakers can be dropped off at the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health at 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd., Unit 2 in Berlin — across from Atlantic General Hospital. For more information, questions or to get directions to the center, call 443-513-4124.

UPDATED CLASSIC RANCHER – LARGE PRICE REDUCTION!

Griffin Road • Berlin

Oh, will you be surprised when you walk in the front door! NEW PRICE for this totally redone and updated interior to a classic rancher. Luxury vinyl plank floors, sliding barn style door to large dining area or office. Kitchen is updated with new cabinets and appliances and has a large center island. Separate laundry room. Additional area off the kitchen could be for a table or cozy sitting area by the woodstove that uses propane. Spacious living room. All bedrooms are roomy, and baths have been updated, too. Large rear deck perfect for sunbathing or grilling and eating outside. Roof replaced with architectural shingles maybe 20 years ago. Easy access to Rt. 50 for shopping and the beach. One metal shed plus a larger detached shed. The septic was pumped and certified in good working order about 5 months ago. Owner is still doing a few finishing touches, but it is easy to see.

Boaters now get access to five new gas pumps in OP

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(June 22,2023) Ocean Pine’s new marina gas dock is now open and is fueling vessels with its five gas pump from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Yacht Club marina.

All gas docks are in compliance with the state’s fuel-delivery and electric codes, General Manager John Viola said Saturday.

During the board of directors meeting on Saturday, Viola said some users had raised concerns about the safety of an aluminum dock. He assured the board and users that the aluminum docks are grounded. If lightning strikes, the charge will go to a grounding rod rather than any person or equipment, including the gas lines.

Other safety measures include new piping that meets new federal safety standards. The wiring is also explosion proof, so if there were leaks or fumes from the gas pumps, they would not ignite.

Viola said inspections were done by the contractor and state officials were on site since the beginning of the project, working with installers and guiding OPA through the process. The state has certified the entire gas system, including plumb- ing and electrical.

“You have a product that will last way longer and is more efficient and effective than the wooden docks and probably more effective, the way it is designed and built for safety,” Viola said.

Now that the dock is certified as safe, boaters can gas up and get fishing gear, bait, snacks, shirts, and hats at the shop, all in time for the summer boating and fishing season.