April 18, 2008

Thursday, April 24 - Chess Anyone? Giant Set Eyed

OCEAN CITY - Somerset Street will be seeing some changes this summer, with the opening of a new retail store along the downtown street as well as the addition of a giant chess set, to be displayed for public use in front of the store. Summer Set Games, a retail shop featuring family board games, will be making its debut along Somerset Street this summer. Kirill Dunaev, owner of Summer Set Games, presented the Mayor and Council with his idea for a giant chess set this week, receiving unanimous...READ MORE

Wednesday, April 23 - Suspect Charged In WOC Murder

WEST OCEAN CITY - A West Ocean City man was being held behind bars without bond yesterday after being charged with first-degree murder and assault charges in the death of a woman discovered deceased on the floor of her home in the Mystic Harbour neighborhood on Monday afternoon. Robert Antonio Murillo, 28, of Berlin, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder and first- and second-degree assault in the death of Cecilia D. Parker, 56, also of Berlin. Parker was found...READ MORE

Tuesday, April 22 - Clues Sought In West OC Murder

WEST OCEAN CITY - Local law enforcement agencies today are still seeking answers after the discovery of the body of a local woman found dead in her West Ocean City home believed to the victim of a homicide. Shortly after noon on Monday, the Maryland State Police Berlin barrack received a 911 call for what was believed to be an injured person at a residence in the Mystic Harbor community in West Ocean City. Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the residence on Deep Channel Drive and...READ MORE

Assault Charges In Domestic Dispute

WEST OCEAN CITY - An Ocean City man was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges last weekend after allegedly striking his girlfriend after a dispute in a West Ocean City bar. Shortly after midnight last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a residence on Old Bridge Rd. in West Ocean City for a reported assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers found the alleged victim sitting at her kitchen table in the residence. The victim told police the father of her children,...READ MORE

Tentative Fire Service Accord Reached

OCEAN CITY - A tentative agreement regarding the future of the town's fire services was reached this week, a proposal that would place the fire and emergency services, volunteers and Fire Marshal's office all under the control of one fire chief, current Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) Chief Chris Larmore. The agreement, which will not be secure until a Mayor and Council meeting Monday night, came after months of contention and two days of meetings amongst a panel made up of town...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publishers Desk

'Everything is going up'. It's a common phrase these days as the cost of just about any factor of life and business is going through the roof, causing me to jump squarely on top of the soapbox today. There's the everyday increases felt at the grocery store and gas station as well as the energy bills that are mostly absorbed by the consumer without much thought because they are viewed as unavoidable. However, in another category is the rising cost of larger, uncontrollable expenses, those of the...READ MORE

Cooler Heads Prevail With Tentative Deal

The tentative accord reached between the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) and the Mayor and Council is a sound agreement. It's essentially what the city proposed a month ago - Volunteer Chief Chris Larmore would be the new city-paid fire chief in charge of all aspects of fire service in town in exchange for resigning from his leadership post with the volunteer company. It was a good compromise then and it's exactly that today. A combination approach to fire services is an industry trend...READ MORE

Live Bands and DJs

707 Sports Bar & Grille: 410-213-9507, 12702 Old Bridge Rd. West Ocean City; Friday, April 18: Crossroads; Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick. Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Buxy's Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Every Friday: DJ BK; Saturday, April 19: John Lamere; Thursday, April 24: Surf DJs. Castaway's: 410-524-9090, 64th St. Bayfront; Every Friday: DJ Mike C; Saturday, April 19: Tear The Roof...READ MORE

We Remember Those Who Have Passed

Norma Smith Cherrix Young SOMERS POINT, N.J. - Norma Smith Cherrix Young, 75, died peacefully, Monday, April 7 in her home in Somers Point, N.J. Young was born in Berlin and spent her early life raising her family in Snow Hill and Salisbury. Professionally, she worked in banking before moving to Florida where she had a successful career in real estate management in both Sarasota and the Florida Keys. In retirement, she spent special time with family in South Florida and Somers Point, N.J. She...READ MORE

94th Street north-Fenwick

Big Tuna Grill 128th Street & Coastal Highway, 410-250-1001 , www.bigtunaOC.com A locals' and vacationers' favorite alike. Experience culinary delights as well as a visual excursion, dining among authentic nautical artifacts of old ships. Choose an array of entrees from fresh seafood to char-grilled steaks. Enjoy some drinks on our 50 ft. bar while watching our plasma TVs. Billy's Sub Shop 120th Street, Bayside (Food Lion Shopping Center) , 410-250-1776 Between 139th & 140th Streets,...READ MORE

Inlet To 94th Street

Angelo's Italian Cuisine 33rd Street & Coastal Highway , 410-524-2855 The Russo family proudly presents, Angelo's Italian Cuisine, the latest venture in a long line of Italian restauants and pizzarias owned by the family in Baltimore, Salisbury and Ocean City. Our authentic Italian cuisine is prepared by a top New York chef and presented in a classically decorated setting. Smoking allowed in our cocktail lounge with special drink prices 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4...READ MORE

West Ocean City-Berlin-Ocean Pines

Assateague Island Oasis Rte. 611, West Ocean City , 410-629-1492 Enjoy a delicious meal, refreshing drinks, and the peace and quiet that once was. Weekly live entertainment and Happy Hour daily from 3-7 p.m. Just relax! Boomers Restaurant 525 South Main Street, Berlin , 410-629-0001 Conveniently located on Rte. 113 at the southern entrance to Berlin, Boomers Restaurant has re-opened after a complete renovation. Full service dining, self-service eat-in or carry-out. Food cooked to order. Fried...READ MORE

Ocean City

OCEAN CITY The Meridian Daily 10-4 Oceanfront Residences New Construction Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-520-0072 OCEAN CITY Bella Vista Daily 10-4 3BR Bayside Condos Coldwell Banker 410-723-1000 OCEAN CITY Bahia Vista 10th St. Bayside Mon-Fri 11-3 3&4BR Condos Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN CITY Bel Mare Somerset Street Daily 11-3 3BR/2BA New Const. Skip Schlesinger Re/Max Premier Properties 410-520-8118 OCEAN CITY South Beach Boardwalk at 7th Fri-Sun 11-3 3&4BR...READ MORE

West Ocean City - Ocean Pines - Berlin - MD - VA

WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor's Watch Golf Course Road Sat & Sun 10-4 New 3BR, 3.5BA Luxury Townhouses Coldwell Banker VIRGINIA 3205 Salty Way Captains Cove Sat & Sun 10-2 4BR/3BA Waterfront For Sale by Owner 410-365-8561 VIRGINIA Coulbourn Mill Road Sat 10-4 3BR/2BA Cozy Rancher Decked Pool Tamera Myers Coldwell Banker Eastern Shore 800-258-4853 BERLIN Purnell Crossing Tues-Sun 11-6 3BR/2.5BA Villas w/ 2-car Garage Ryan Homes 866-776-9818 OCEAN PINES Canvasback Road Sat 11-3 3BR/3.5BA...READ MORE

A Look At Who Was Out On The Town This Week

Weekly pictures from the restaurant and bar scene around the Ocean City area.  ...READ MORE

Diakonia Closing In On Goal

BERLIN - The Diakonia homeless shelter in West Ocean City was in danger of closing its doors this month, and still needs help, but a timely check from the County Commissioners and community donations have put the shelter on less shaky ground for the moment. 'It's very, very, very exciting. We're well on our way to keeping our doors open,' Diakonia Director Claudia Nagle said yesterday. In March, Nagle appeared before the County Commissioners with a plea for $65,000 to tide the shelter over until...READ MORE

Fund Drive Underway To Highlight Black History

BERLIN - Worcester County's little known African-American history could be further revealed through a heritage and tourism research project if the county towns can come up with the funds. No one has told the story of African-American culture and history in Worcester County, county NAACP President Eddie Lee told the Berlin Mayor and Council at their meeting Monday night. Berlin and Pocomoke City have pledged their support to the project so far, which needs about $60,000 to pay well-known African...READ MORE

Grant For Workforce Housing Project Terminated

BERLIN - A grant meant for the Cannery Village workforce housing development has been taken away after the project failed to gain financing by the end of March. This does not signal the end of the project or the end of any chance at grants, said Cindy Stone, director of the community development block grant program for Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCH). In November 2007, Cannery Village developers, Berlin Community Development Corporation (BCDC) and Talbot County...READ MORE

Friday, April 18 - Wor-Wic Pulling Out Of Berlin

BERLIN - Wor-Wic Community College's gradual withdrawal of classes sited in Worcester County continued this week with the decision to give up the Berlin-Ocean City Instructional Center, but got a boost at the same time with the donation of a golf course on Cathell Rd. that the college intends to use for some instructional programs. The Berlin-Ocean City Instructional Center will close on June 30 to save on rental costs. The decision by the Wor-Wic Board of Trustees was made in reaction to news...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Shame On Senate For Letting Bill Die Editor: Many members of the local service clubs worked long and hard for the inclusion of Worcester County in the state law that has allowed five slot machines in the service clubs on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This law has been in effect for the past 21 years and has functioned without any kind of incident since it's inception. In 2006, the 49 clubs on the shore gave over 50 percent of the income (which is the minimum by law) to their local communities...READ MORE

Melson, Harrington Combine On No-Hitter

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity softball team continued its dominance on Tuesday, routing visiting Crisfield, 19-0, in a slaughter rule-shortened game behind a combined no-hitter by two pitchers and plenty of offensive firepower at the plate. Freshman Holly Melson started the game for Decatur and did not give up a hit through four innings. Another young Seahawk pitcher, Blakelyn Harrington, came on to close out the game and pitched a perfect fifth inning to complete the no-hitter for the...READ MORE

Seahawks Fall To Kent Island, 9-8

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's men's varsity lacrosse team lost its first game of the season last week, a gut-wrenching 9-8 loss at home to Kent Island on Friday. Something had to give last Friday when Decatur, unbeaten and atop the Bayside South standings, took on Kent Island, which was also unbeaten and led the Bayside North division. Kent Island jumped out to an early lead and led 5-1 at the half before Decatur mounted a ferocious second half comeback that fell just short as time expired....READ MORE

Stortini No-Hits Crabbers

BERLIN- Decatur's Paul Stortini tossed a five-inning no-hitter on the mound and Brian Hudson delivered all the runs his pitcher would need as the Seahawks blanked visiting Crisfield, 16-0, on Tuesday to improve 8-2 on the season. It was already 12-0 in the second inning when Hudson stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. One swing of the bat later, Decatur led 16-0 as Hudson launched a bomb to right center to clear the bases. Hudson drove in seven runs all day including four on one big...READ MORE

Worcester Girls Take Two Wins

BERLIN- Worcester Prep's girls' varsity lacrosse team enjoyed a successful week, beating Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rival Salisbury School on the road on Monday before routing visiting James M. Bennett at home on Tuesday. The Mallards got out to a big lead against Salisbury School on Monday and held on for what turned out to be a fairly tight game against the Dragons. Jackie Wangel scored three goals and dished out three assists in the win, while Tory Dickerson added...READ MORE

Hotel Deflects Blame In CO Death Suit Response

OCEAN CITY - The Ocean City hotel group named as one of four defendants in the $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed in February by the family of two Pennsylvania tourists who perished from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in their Boardwalk hotel room in June 2006 yesterday filed a formal answer to the complaint, outlining the reasons the company should not be held liable in the accidental deaths and also filed countersuits against its co-defendants and a third party, which had not been named...READ MORE

Racing Comm. Speaks Up For Downs

BERLIN - While the statewide referendum on legalizing slots in Maryland is still eight months away, supporters and detractors are already heating up the rhetoric including the Maryland Racing Commission. The Maryland Racing Commission on Wednesday released a two-page official statement encouraging the state to place slot machine venues at Ocean Downs in Worcester County and Laurel Park in Anne Arundel County, citing the potential benefits for the state's ailing horse racing industry. While the...READ MORE

Remains Uncovered On Shore Could Have OC Link

BERLIN - While it appears unlikely the human remains found in rural Somerset County last week belong to a Virginia contractor who went missing in Ocean City three years ago, it now appears likely the remains could belong to a former resort resident. Last Thursday, Maryland State Police (MSP) received information about the discovery of human remains at a vacant lot in the Manokin area of Somerset County. MSP troopers along with Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to explore the property...READ MORE

Sides Report Hearing From Other Areas Helpful

OCEAN CITY - Visiting speakers well versed in the area of combination fire services came together Monday to present town officials and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) with advice and expertise in the current problem areas that the Ocean City fire services face. Five speakers from Montgomery County, Salisbury, Baltimore County and Virginia presented to a panel that included Mayor Rick Meehan, City Council members, representatives of the OCVFC and citizen representatives Hale...READ MORE

Speakers Outline How They Set Up Their Fire Service

OCEAN CITY - Five speakers were present at a meeting between town officials and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) this week, providing the town with a history of how other fire services have handled the struggles that Ocean City is presently enduring. Representatives and fire chiefs from Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Salisbury and Virginia gathered Monday for an all-day work session that gave town officials and members of the public a brief look at how other fire departments...READ MORE

Berlin Unable To Commit $50K To AGH Expansion

BERLIN - Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) wants to add more services and space and is asking Berlin for a $50,000 donation to support the expansion. AGH has raised $348,000, half the matching amount for a $700,000 state of Maryland grant. The hospital must raise the remainder by late July 2009. 'We're also requesting donations from the town of Ocean City as well as Worcester County,' said AGH President and CEO Michael Franklin. The amount requested would be difficult for Berlin to meet, officials...READ MORE

Berlin's Debt Still A Problem

BERLIN - The electric company in Berlin will operate on a slim margin this year, with commercial sales down and operations costs going up, staff reported to the Berlin Mayor and Council this week at a budget work session. 'We had growth in the residential sales but they pay a lower rate than a commercial or industrial customer,' said Berlin's Administrative Director Linda Bambary after the meeting. 'There's just a very slim increase •€¦ our revenues are not growing as large as we had...READ MORE

Comprehensive Rezoning Questions Surface In OC

OCEAN CITY - In a work session of the Planning and Zoning Commission this week, officials took several rezoning issues into consideration, ranging from individual properties to entire sections of Coastal Highway. 'You need to decide if we want to proceed with any comprehensive rezoning,' said Planning and Zoning Director Jesse Houston. 'Comprehensive rezonings are zoning changes made after the adoption of a comprehensive plan.' Areas such as the east side of Coastal Highway could be considered...READ MORE

Continued Arts Immersion Funding Eyed

OCEAN CITY - In an effort to increase Arts Immersion programs throughout Worcester County, representatives from Snow Hill Middle School presented the Board of Education with their Arts Immersion success this week, encouraging the board to continue with Arts Immersion programs. Arts Immersion has been garnering strength throughout county schools as educators aim to enhance learning through the inclusion of art in curriculum in relevant and natural ways. Several teachers have attended the...READ MORE

Eastern Shore Tax Filers Get Reprieve

BERLIN - Comptroller Peter Franchot extended the deadline for electronic filing of state taxes for residents of nine Eastern Shore counties who had Internet and phone service problems Tuesday night. The extension to midnight Thursday applied to those living in Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties who file electronically, the comptroller said. AT&T spokeswoman Alexa Kaufman said someone cut the line while digging in Finksburg...READ MORE

First Meeting Set To Discuss Berlin's New Comp. Plan

BERLIN - The first meeting to gather citizen input on the renewed effort to write a new comprehensive plan for Berlin will take place April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Berlin Town Council chambers at Town Hall. 'What we're looking to do initially is to kind of discuss the process with people, tell them what the state's requiring and how to process works from our angle. The next step is to get input from the people,' said planning consultant Tim Bourcier, who is writing the new comprehensive plan. 'These...READ MORE

Lack Of Flushing Notice Irks Resident

BERLIN - Spring-cleaning extends to Worcester County's water mains for the next few weeks, but some water customers were unaware of the work this week until their water turned brown. Andy Fenton in River Run said he and his wife were not warned about the water main flushing, which can produce rusty or cloudy water. Rusty water ruined a load of laundry because they were unaware of the line flushing, Fenton said. 'They said they gave notification. I've got to say, it was totally inadequate,'...READ MORE

Online HSA Courses Planned

OCEAN CITY - In an effort to enhance students' opportunities to pass high school assessments (HSA), online courses are being developed through a partnership with the state, Salisbury University and local teachers. Marlyn Barrett, Worcester County Coordinator of Instruction, presented the Board of Education with the progress of an online biology course, currently being developed and tested by Worcester County teachers, which will aim to improve HSA scores for students statewide. A partnership...READ MORE

Prints Help Cops Nab Burglar

OCEAN CITY - A Pennsylvania man was arrested on several counts of burglary and malicious destruction of property last weekend after bloody fingerprints and a shoe print on one of the victim's kicked-in door connected him to a pair of downtown break-ins. Around 6:30 p.m. last Saturday, OCPD officers responded to Caroline Street for a burglary reported by a property owner who had just returned to his residence for the first time since Easter. The victim told police it appeared his residence had...READ MORE

Weather Holds Off For OC Half-Marathon, 5K Races

OCEAN CITY - The Ocean City Half-Marathon and 5K races went off without a hitch last Saturday despite concerns about the ongoing Route 50 bridgework and the always uncertain weather conditions in the area in April. The annual event was shortened to a half-marathon and 5K this year, but the change did little to curb the enthusiasm for the couple hundred runners who participated in the two races weekend. Saturday morning was crystal clear with perfect running temperatures in the 50s, although...READ MORE

Assateague Island KinderKritters

Kindergarten students were amazed by the creatures that live on Assateague Island during KinderKritters, a program conducted by Park Rangers Liz and Chris. Programs were presented to Ocean City Elementary's pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Before the visit from the rangers, early childhood students at OCES collected "Cents for the Seashore" donations, and presented a check in appreciation for the wonderful experiences the park provides the community. Top, students Maggie...READ MORE

Buckingham Elementary School

Third-grader James Whittington was the lucky winner of a bike donated by Wal-Mart to Buckingham Elementary School. With Whittington are teacher Mary Anne Moniodis, Assistant Principal Terry Smith and Principal Roger Pacella. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Celebrates 'Pi Day'

Math classes throughout Worcester Preparatory School and the world celebrated Pi Day on March 14. Pi is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Here McKenna Shanahan, Grade 6, participates in a Pi Day competition to see which student can recall the most Pi numbers. Shanahan, Ocean Pines and Ryan Nally, Ocean View, captured the Pi awards in Megan Garrity's first period math class. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Presents 'Knights of the RAD Table'

Seventh and eighth graders at Worcester Prep recently presented Knights of the RAD Table. Top, the mighty Knights of the RAD Table, from left, rae Connor Irey, Berlin; David Rosenblit, Ocean City; Buddy Ryan, Ocean View; Sarah Smith, Salisbury; and Mike Durkin, Ocean City. Bottom, posing after the show, front from left, are Gabby D'Antonio, Hebron; Skylar Siegfried, Bishopville; back, Caroline Hudson, Berlin, and Alex Bruder, Ocean Pines. ...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You easily handle your tasks this week, thanks to those high energy levels that never seem to run down. But pace yourself, Lamb, for the demanding week ahead. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): With the arts dominant this week, you might want to pick up any of those creative projects you've neglected. A workplace situation benefits from some fresh insight. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Music helps replenish your energy levels. Play your CDs if you must. But a live concert...READ MORE

Things I Like

A sermon that sticks with you hours after the service Quiet Monday mornings A healthy, green golf course Coming across an old Grateful Dead bootleg Big hearts The movie, 'Juno' Trying the soup of the day Warm, sunny Friday afternoons The green jackets the Masters champs wear Sunrises on Assateague Breaking in a new pair of shoes ...READ MORE

Do You Have Too Many Retirement Accounts?

BERLIN - Frequent job and career moves are part of the new American workplace. As a result, over the years a growing number of people have accumulated a disparate collection of 401(k)s, IRAs and SEP plans. 'With two spouses working, it's not at all uncommon for an affluent household to have eight or 10 accounts, each holding significant assets,' said Stephen Mitchell, Director of Education and Planning Services for Merrill Lynch. Whether through inertia or the belief that they're diversifying...READ MORE

Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation

Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation recently added its support to the Eastern Surfing Association Delmarva District's (ESA) mission for clean beaches. The chapter donated to the 'Please Leave Only Your Footprints' campaign. Pictured, from left, are Surfider Foundation's Shelly Dawson, ESA's Chris Vaxmonsky, Surfrider Foundation's Terry Steimer and ESA's Art Baltrotsky. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

ALS Foundation Fundraiser

Last Saturday, along with the Todd and McLaughlin families, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City was instrumental in a successful ALS Foundation Fundraiser held at the Merry Sherwood Plantation. Above, Worcester County Delegate Jim Mathias and Ocean Pines Police Chief David Massey take a moment from auctioneer and bidding duties to pose with the ShoreFire Quartet. ...READ MORE

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its annual Italian dinner fundraiser at DeNovo's Trattoria last Sunday. Pictured, from left, are volunteer servers Ray Pugh, Bev Pugh, President Ed Schaefer, Ralph Chin and Steve Rosen, back. ...READ MORE

Dikos, Fraschetti Offering Authentic, Italian Food

OCEAN CITY - Osteria Fraschetti, located on Route 50 in West Ocean City, promises fine dining style at a casual dining price. With the freshest ingredients, Italian ambience, and friendly staff, owners Alex Fraschetti and Demetrios 'Jimmy' Dikos promise an enjoyable evening of authentic, Italian food. Formerly Mulligans Sports Bar and Grill, Fraschetti and Dikos took over the location in April 2003, bringing with them ample restaurant experience. 'I came to this country in 1961 and I liked the...READ MORE

People Joining Together For Community Causes

See who was out helping causes in the Ocean City area. ...READ MORE

"Me and My $600"

It's tax time again folks, and it's that time of year when you give Uncle Sam your hard earned bucks to pay for things that the country needs. In the last few years though, doesn't it feel like our taxes are going to pay for Uncle Sam's not so secret cravings for guns and booze (and by booze I mean power, as you can get drunk on both)? I'm all for paying taxes to go to things that help pay for things that we need, you know like bridges that aren't going to collapse and levees that won't break,...READ MORE

Diving Into The Area's Cultural Activities

An inside look at the regional arts scene through photographs.  ...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Law Firm Affilation BERLIN - Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C., a Salisbury-based law firm, has announced its affiliation with Kathleen Smith, Esquire, of Ocean City. Smith became of counsel to the firm Feb. 8. She will be handling primarily criminal defense matters. An Eastern Shore native, Smith is a 1986 alumna of Mary Washington College and graduated in 1989 from the University of Maryland Law School. She has more than 18 years experience practicing law in both the private and public...READ MORE

My Thoughts

At one time, dogs roamed free in America's neighborhoods. They knew everybody and everybody knew them. Everyday was a day of visiting, meeting and greeting. No fighting, no snarling, no chasing, no rock throwing, just a happy good morning with a little stick chasing and ball throwing on the side. Everybody knew Henry, the resident Golden retriever where the old guy grew up, and felt honored if he took an interest in them. Henry was not Insider's family dog, but he was there each morning to walk...READ MORE