The sound of raindropsWatching my grandson play Little League baseballFresh flowers in the foyerFriday nights at the casinoWriting letters to my elderly auntDriving the speed limitCrossword puzzles Saturday mornings— Dorothy Johnson
Monthly Archives: April 2007
Things I Like
The sound of keyboards at work in the newsroomReading the Sunday paper outsideBuds beginning to grow on a treeGetting a good parking spot at the hospitalThat Macky’s is open againThe Boardwalk during the dog walkWinning a door prize at an eventThe flags on the Route 50 BridgeIgnoring the presidential election news for nowA teenager mowing… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest.ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well… Read more »
Monday, April 30 – County Eyes Adult Business Moratorium
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioner will vote on a moratorium on new adult themed businesses at Tuesday’s commissioner meeting in Snow Hill, in order to give staff time to explore options for restricting and regulating sexually oriented businesses.The county has been considering regulations on adult businesses for some time, in the wake of… Read more »
A Week In Business
OPA Names New ProBERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association has announced Stephen Reeves has been selected as the Head Golf Professional at Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club. Reeves is a certified P.G.A. Professional with more than 20 years in the golf field. He comes to Ocean Pines from Francis Scott Key Golf Club in… Read more »
Real Estate Market Showing Signs Of New Life
The Coastal Association of Realtors released its first quarter market report and the gist is sales are picking up throughout the county.Here’s a look at some of its findings:— In all of Worcester County, single-family inventory was reported to have increased 23 percent over the past year. The sales picture has improved overall and is… Read more »
Former Seahawk Pitches Perfect Game
BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur standout Mike Castrignano pitched a perfect game for Delaware Tech-Owens in a 1-0 victory over Catonsville Community College last weekend for the first such effort in the school’s 18 year history.Castrignano, who dominated on the mound and at the plate during his career at Decatur, faced the minimum in Del Tech’s… Read more »
Up and Down Week for Seahawks
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s men’s varsity lacrosse team had an up-and-down week this week, falling to rival Parkside, 9-8, in double overtime on Monday, before venting some frustration on North Caroline with a 22-3 win on Tuesday.Decatur’s record on the season now stands at 6-2, with the only two losses coming to old nemesis Parkside. The… Read more »
Beach Lax Wins Fourth Straight
BERLIN- Beach Lacrosse’s under-13 boys’ team won its fourth straight last weekend, beating Kent County, 7-1, behind a stingy defense and an efficient offense.Kent County got on the board first with an early goal to take a 1-0 lead, but would not score again against Beach’s tough defense led by Michael Murray. Meanwhile, the Beach… Read more »
Mallards thump Colonel Richardson, 19-11; Face Decatur on Monday
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girl’s varsity lacrosse team got back to the .500 mark this week, thrashing visiting Colonel Richardson, 19-11, on Tuesday to pull even at 4-4 with a pair of games against conference rival Salisbury School and neighborhood rival Stephen Decatur looming.The Mallards used a goal-scoring flurry, led by Alexandra Smith, near the end… Read more »