Stephen Decatur High School seniors Stephanie Henry and Andrew Murrell are pictured with former Ocean City Mayor Jim Mathias and Principal Louis Taylor during American Education Week. Mathias presented the Maryland flag to Taylor in recognition of the school’s outstanding educational achievements.
Yearly Archives: 2009
Diakonia Gets Donation From Farmers Bank of Williards
Celeste Dove of Farmers Bank of Willards, center, dropped by Diakonia to present a check in the amount of $500 to Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle, left, and Volunteer Coordinator Susan Blaney. The employees of Farmers Bank of Willards generously donated money, food and coats to benefit Diakonia.
Pine’eer Craft Club Installs New Executive Board
The Pine’eer Craft Club installed the 2010 Executive Board at the Holiday and Installation of Officers Luncheon on Dec. 17 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Pictured, from left, are Margaret Lamphier, shop treasurer; Joan King, assistant shop treasurer; Margaret Long, assistant treasurer; Carol Mills, recording secretary; Jackie Kollar, treasurer; Midge Powell, shop manager; Janet… Read more »
Democratic Club of Worcester County Swears in New Officers
The Democratic Club of Worcester County held its annual Christmas party and swearing in of new officers at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on Dec. 13. Delegate Norman Conway, District 38B, administered the Oath of Office. Pictured, from left, are Tom Wilson, president; Dan Stachurski, vice president; Conway; Bill Louis, treasurer; Jean Louis, board member; Woody Gross,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Events could inspire adventurous Lambs looking to make a major career or personal move. But as always, get all the facts before rushing into any sort of deal or commitment.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): What seems to be a great opportunity could cause even usually practical Taureans to… Read more »
A Week In Business
Season’s Top ProducerOCEAN CITY — Linda Moran, a Realtor with Prudential Carruthers Realtors®, in the Ocean City West office, has earned top producer status for the months of September, October and November. She also earned top sales status for September and October. Real Estate Courses OfferedSALISBURY – Real estate courses designed to help students prepare… Read more »
Things I Like
A full night’s sleepMonkey bread My son on Christmas morning The Miller Lite cheers commercial Sugar cookies this time of year Vince Vaughn moviesA cold and sunny day in the winterA Christmas tree with lots of gifts under itHitting Winterfest of Lights once every yearScanning bookshelvesA heated mattress pad
Md. Officials Attend Ocean Summit
OCEAN CITY – State officials last week participated in a two-day summit in New York to brainstorm on a wide variety of issues facing the ocean and coastal communities throughout the mid-Atlantic region including Ocean City.The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO), a coalition of five states including Maryland formed last summer to provide… Read more »
County To Start Thorny Budget Process Earlier Next Year
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will keep an eye on the state of Maryland as it begins its budget process for fiscal year 2011, which will begin 30 days earlier than usual to allow county elected officials more time to deal with major projected revenue reductions. “You’re going to have a lot more time. It’s… Read more »
City Prefers Soft Shoreline Over Bulkhead
OCEAN CITY — Bulkheads could be making way for more ecologically friendly and natural looking shorelines as town officials reported this week that the state is leaning toward funding the latter for the foreseeable future.A new eco-friendly soft shoreline will be constructed on Robin Drive, replacing a decaying bulkhead funded by a no-interest loan in… Read more »