May 30, 2008

Thursday, June 5 - Bank Plans New Branch At Old Mall Site

OCEAN CITY - The Planning and Zoning Commission was presented this week with a site plan review of the proposed Susquehanna Bank project, a property rehabilitation the commission hopes will improve the overall look of the uptown mall parking lot. The proposed 3,089-square-foot commercial building will sit on the west side of Coastal Highway, to the north of 94th Street and to the south of the Ocean Plaza Shopping Mall on 99th Street. The building that now stands vacant on the lot, and has for...READ MORE

Wednesday, June 4 - Ocean City May Further Reduce Tax Rate

OCEAN CITY - The FY 2009 budget was passed in a 5-1 vote amongst the City Council this week, following an announcement from the Mayor regarding the potential for an additional drop in the proposed property tax rate. Prior to the mandatory second reading of the budget Monday evening, Mayor Rick Meehan addressed taxpayers' concerns over the increasing property taxes in the resort, announcing what he deemed to be good news on the contentious issue. Meehan announced that with the passing of the...READ MORE

Tuesday, June 3 - OC Air Show Kicks Off Next Week

OCEAN CITY - The OC Air Show, set for the beach June 10-11, will feature military aircraft demonstrations, low-altitude flyovers and civilian aerobatic performances from noon to 3 p.m. both days. The performer line up for the show includes USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, USAF F-15 Eagle Demo Team, Heritage Flight Program (F-15, F-16 and P-51 Mustang), U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, US Jet Aerobatic Team, USAF Reserve Bi-plane, Embry Riddle Mono-plane, GEICO Skytypers, The Yak Attack,...READ MORE

Monday, June 2 - Berlin Attempted Murder Suspect At Large

BERLIN- Local police today are looking for a female suspect wanted for attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Berlin last night. Around 11:30 p.m. last night, Berlin Police responded to the Bay Street area for a reported stabbing incident. The victim, identified as Raymont Johnson, 20, of Berlin, was allegedly stabbed by April Jackson, 28, also of Berlin while at Jackson's apartment. The victim was flown to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury where he is currently being...READ MORE

Reward Offered For Swiped Turtle

OCEAN CITY - The proprietor of the Greene Turtle on 116th Street is offering a $500 reward for the safe return of a large turtle sculpture stolen from a small courtyard along side the building early last Saturday morning. The turtle sculpture, which was been the centerpiece of the outside garden area along Jamestown Rd. for a couple of decades, was stolen around 4:10 a.m. last Saturday. The suspects removed the turtle sculpture and placed it in the back of a pick-up truck, according to video...READ MORE

Live Bands and DJs

707 Sports Bar & Grille: 410-213-9507, 12702 Old Bridge Rd. West Ocean City; Friday, May 30: Pizzazz; Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick. Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Blue ox/Babe's: 410-250-6440, 127th St., Coastal Hwy.; Friday, May 30: Blake Haley; Saturday, May 31: Ryan Jackson; Thursday, June 5: Bill Morningstar. Buxy's Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, May 30: DJ Wood; Saturday, May 31:...READ MORE

We Remember Those Who Have Passed

June C. Schafer SALISBURY - June C. Schafer, age 83, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Claire York Goebel. She is survived by her beloved husband, David A. Schafer, Sr.; a daughter, Lynda Thompson and her husband Gregory; a son, David A. Schafer, Jr. and his wife Linda; and three grandchildren, Lana Thompson, Nicole Schafer and Hollie Schafer. Services were held. In lieu of flowers donations...READ MORE

Resort Official Cries Foul Over Spending Plan

OCEAN CITY - The fiscal year 2009 budget was approved on first reading last week in a 6-1 vote amongst the City Council, and as the second reading and ultimate passing of the budget approaches next week, Council member Margaret Pillas intends to remain opposed to the budget until some constraints are put in place. Pillas announced last week at a regular session of the Mayor and City Council, and reinforced through statements this week, that she would like to see constraints put on the budget,...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publishers Desk

The Berlin Performing Arts Committee's request for seed money from the county to start work on a new community arts center in the old Cannery building off Route 113 was officially rejected by the County Commissioners last week. Based on their comments last week, it appeared to be an easy decision for the commissioners. As far as the county was concerned, it was as if there was no decision to make because finances drove the move. Also declined were funds for a north-end senior center and the...READ MORE

Best Bridge Option Is To Rehabilitate

Another meeting was held last night after we went to press to gain public input on the future of the Route 50 Bridge. However, prior to the meeting, a booklet was mailed to Ocean City property owners outlining the current plans on the table. Here's a look at the options being considered and our thoughts:  - Alternative 1-No Build: Only minor short-term improvements would be made as part of routine maintenance and safety operations. This is basically the status quo and we do not think this...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

A Pricey Vacation Editor: We have been visiting Ocean City since 1991. We make two nice trips each spring and fall for two or three days. This last trip may be our last visit. As everyone knows, prices have been going up and up and we have hit our limit. Gas to get to OC didn't kill us, it was the food. Our motel, granted we stayed on the boardwalk around 17th Street, cost $360 bucks for two nights. A bit high. And our keycard door, what a joke. It was a hollow cored door that had been busted...READ MORE

Richmond Team to Host Lax Camp

BERLIN- Veteran local girls' lacrosse enthusiasts and young players hoping to get introduced to the game will have a great opportunity next month with the University of Richmond woman's team hosts a series of camps at Worcester Prep in Berlin. The University of Richmond team, led by former Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year Sue Murphy as well as 2005 Worcester Prep graduate and former Mallard lacrosse standout Sarah Townsend will host the Premiere Lacrosse Camp at the Berlin school in June...READ MORE

Beach Lax Teams Hope to Repeat at Lax Splash

BERLIN- Several teams from the local Beach Lacrosse program are heading to Baltimore this weekend for Lax Splash 2008, widely considered the largest lacrosse tournament in the world, and a couple of teams will have the opportunity to defend their titles from last year's event. Lax Splash, played at several different venues in lacrosse tradition-rich Baltimore, last year featured 332 teams and over 6,500 players from all over the mid-Atlantic area and this year promises to be even bigger. Beach...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Hands Out Spring Sports Post-Season Awards

BERLIN- Worcester Prep recently honored its spring sports student-athletes with an awards banquet during which several individuals were recognized for their efforts on the fields and courts this season. All of the Worcester Prep spring sports teams enjoyed successful seasons this year and many of the standout individuals were recognized for their contributions. From the boys' varsity lacrosse team, goalie Christian Coates was honored with both the Most Valuable Player award and the Coach's...READ MORE

Mako Mania Shark Tournament Returns

OCEAN CITY- The 12th Annual Mako Mania shark tournament gets underway next week with dozens of boats and teams of anglers competing in the first significant offshore tournament in the summer-long series of events in Ocean City. With warm water starting to show up in the canyons off the coast of Ocean City, the early offshore fishing season is starting to heat up just in time for the annual Mako Mania tournament hosted by Bahia Marina. Sharks of all sizes and species are typically the first game...READ MORE

"Angler" Brings In Seabass

The arrival of the Mako Mania tournament next week signals the start of the summer-long offshore fishing tournament season, but there has been no shortage of action inshore thus far. Pictured above, angler Dave Howard caught this nice 6-pound, 2-ounce sea bass last weekend while fishing aboard the 'Angler' with Captain Chris Mizurak and mate Dean Lo. The fish was taken on the Great Eastern Reef. Submitted photo ...READ MORE

People Joining Together For Community Causes

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

Diving Into The Area's Cultural Activities

An inside look at the regional arts scene through photographs.  ...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 Emerson Towers Fri-Sun 10-4 3BR/3BA Bayfront End of Wicomico St Terry Looney Century 21 410-726-7689 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...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 4627 Coulbourne Mill Rd Sat 10-4 3BR/2BA Cozy Rancher Tamera Myers Coldwell Banker Eastern Shore 800-258-5843 VIRGINIA Captains Corridor Daily 9-5 Canalfront, Golf Course & Interior Homes George Ann Way Coldwell Banker Eastern Shore 800-258-5843 OCEAN PINES Points Reach #2208 Sat & Sun 11-3 3BR Bayview Condo Patty Cummings Remax Premier...READ MORE

Berlin Budgets Holds Tax Rate Steady

BERLIN - Berlin will operate on a $16.6 million budget in fiscal year 2009 if nothing is changed between now and the second reading, and the vote to accept the budget, in two weeks. The Berlin property tax rate remains the same as last fiscal year at 73 cents per $100 of assessed value. 'It's a conservative budget as has been the practice at least in the last two to three years,' said interim Mayor Gee Williams. The town has made conservative estimates of revenue and limited expenditures, he...READ MORE

Governor Appoints Adkins To High Court

BERLIN - Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley on Tuesday announced the appointment of Judge Sally Denison Adkins to a seat on the state's highest court, officially ending a bid by local attorney Joe Moore to replace Dale Cathell. Moore in December officially filed an application to replace Cathell as the Maryland Court of Appeals judge for the state's First Appellate Circuit, which includes the nine counties of the Eastern Shore. Cathell officially retired last July having reached the mandatory...READ MORE

Resort Asked To Support County Heritage Trails

OCEAN CITY - Worcester County has an untold story waiting to be told, said Worcester County NAACP President Edward Lee this week in a request to the Mayor and City Council for funding for a county-wide cultural and economic business venture. 'What contribution has the African-American community made in Worcester County?' questioned Lee, pointing out that the answer remains to be discovered. Through an economic, cultural and educational venture, Lee hopes to tell the story of African American...READ MORE

Town, Fire Company Make Accord Official

OCEAN CITY - Town officials and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) came to an official agreement over the town's fire services this week, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that officially names former OCVFC Chief Chris Larmore the town's first fire chief. The high points of the MOU were hashed out this spring as the town, the OCFVC and career paramedic/firefighters struggled to reach a consensus on the future of the town's fire services. Although emotions ran...READ MORE

Grand Jury Hands Out Indictment In Elderly Theft Case

SNOW HILL - A Worcester County Grand Jury earlier this month handed down a six-count indictment including theft, theft scheme and forgery on a West Virginia woman who allegedly embezzled roughly $150,000 from an elderly Ocean City man in her care. Scharma Louise Hayes, 41, of Martinsburg, West Va., was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury on May 5 after evidence presented revealed a pattern of theft and forgery carried out over several months in 2007 on a wealthy, elderly man in her care...READ MORE

Horse Options Outlined For Assateague Island

ASSATEAGUE - An environmental assessment of the plan to reduce the size of the herd of feral horses on Assateague discloses several options including doing nothing at all, but the favored option could remove some of the famous wild animals to new homes off the barrier island. National Parks Service (NPS) officials last winter announced they were seeking a better way to achieve a balance between keeping the Assateague horses healthy and roaming free while protecting the unique natural environment...READ MORE

OC Rape Suspect Remains At Large

OCEAN CITY - The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a male suspect who violently attacked and raped a woman early last Saturday morning in the area of 49th Street. The attack and rape occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday. OC police detectives are searching for a Hispanic male in his mid 20s. The suspect has short dark hair, around 5'7' to 6' tall with an average build and possibly some facial hair. The suspect may have bruises or scars on both hands. At...READ MORE

Power Plant Concerns Mount For Berlin

BERLIN - Berlin's electric plant cannot cover the entire town's power needs during a blackout, and at times has trouble dealing with essential areas like schools, the Berlin Mayor and Council learned Tuesday night. 'We no longer have enough generation to cover the town's load,' Joe Davis, Berlin's finance and operations manager, informed the council. 'We do have the capacity to restore portions of the load.' The power outage caused by a major storm on Monday, May 12 demonstrated another weakness...READ MORE

Teen Killed In Attack Outside Graduation Party

BERLIN - Tragedy struck in an otherwise calm and peaceful Berlin neighborhood early yesterday morning when a local man was beaten to death, reportedly with a baseball bat, while attending a party for Stephen Decatur High School students who graduated earlier on Wednesday night. According to police, Michael Harry Mitchell, 19, of Henry Rd. in Berlin, was attending a graduation party in the Decatur Farms community along Route 113 in Berlin early Tuesday morning when he and a group he was in were...READ MORE

AGH Scholarship Students Graduate From Nursing School

BERLIN - For many, May brings graduation along with the flowers and spring rains. Such was the case for four of Atlantic General Hospital's nursing scholarship students. Lauren Krauss and Demiah Carpenter recently graduated from Salisbury University, Amanda Wainwright and Lisa Marini from Wor-Wic Community College. Each, as a registered nurse, will soon begin working full-time as a member of Atlantic General Hospital's clinical staff according to the requirements of her scholarship through the...READ MORE

Area Projects Get Md. Funds

BERLIN - Several ongoing or proposed waterfront enhancement projects throughout Worcester County got a financial shot in the arm last week when the state's Board of Public Works approved over $20 million in Waterway Improvement Fund expenditures for 130 projects across Maryland. The intent of virtually all of the projects is to improve public access to the state's waterways, encourage safe boating and support commercial navigation in waterfront communities across Maryland. Governor Martin...READ MORE

Berlin Juggles Staff Members

BERLIN - Interim Mayor Gee Williams wasted no time after taking over from the late Mayor Tom Cardinale in tackling the reorganization of town staff, which had been spoken of but not attempted. Williams said this week that he began the process the week after he took over as mayor, meeting with all department heads to discuss how Berlin's staff can more efficiently serve the public. While the process perhaps should have begun earlier, Cardinale's failing health probably prevented him from...READ MORE

Defense Claims Authorities Mishandled Murder Suspect

SNOW HILL - Pre-trial posturing is beginning to heat up in the West Ocean City murder case in April, including the appearance of a former Worcester County prosecutor as lead counsel for the defense and a motion to suppress evidence based on the alleged mishandling of the suspect in the hours after the crime was committed. Roberto Antonio Murillo, 28, of West Ocean City remains behind bars without bail after being charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Cecilia Dea Parker, 56,...READ MORE

Discovery Center Store Provides Preview Of What's Ahead

SNOW HILL - While the exhibits are still being installed and will not be open to the public for weeks, the Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke City opened its museum store last night. 'We expect the museum to open in August full time,' said Barbara Tull, chairman of the Discovery Center Board. 'By the end of July, maybe.' Discovery Center Director Brian Garrett confirmed, saying, 'I hope to open mid-summer. My goal is, as soon as possible.' The Discovery Center museum store will give shoppers...READ MORE

Drafts Outline Berlin Capacity Issues

BERLIN - The public got its first look at the current wastewater capacity management plan, and other development related resolutions this week when the Berlin Mayor and Council released draft copies of the documents at the Tuesday's meeting. The council did not discuss the documents, planning to schedule a work session to go through each of the four new policies in detail. The documents, prepared by town staff, are as new to the council as to the townsfolk. 'I haven't even been briefed on...READ MORE

Flea Market License Fee Delayed Till July

OCEAN CITY - Discussions over a business license fee for the town's flea market left the council divided this week, with several members agreeing that the flea market should be held accountable for the business license fee this year. The flea market, held on Saturdays and Sundays, was held in the Worcester Street parking lot last summer, with proceeds from vendor fees dedicated to the Downtown Association. In an effort to get the operation up and running, it was agreed to waive the business...READ MORE

Grant Money Sought For Flower St. Building

BERLIN - Planning for a new building to replace the deteriorated Flower St. Multi-purpose Building could soon be aided by state block grant funds, after the Berlin Mayor and Council voted to apply for the grant Tuesday night. Unlike construction requests, community development block grant (CDBG) planning fund requests do not have to be in by the once a year deadline, which has already passed. 'They do not need to be submitted by a particular date,' said Berlin's Grants Administrator Mary...READ MORE

Infrastructure Group's Future Uncertain In Berlin

BERLIN - Questions over the future of the ad hoc Infrastructure Advisory Committee's purpose and continued existence arose at Monday night's Berlin Mayor and Council meeting during a discussion of a study to look at the results of the Army Corps of Engineers storm water analysis. The council pushed a decision back another month until new staff is up to speed. Council member Ellen Lang questioned whether the Infrastructure Committee, called together by late Mayor Tom Cardinale, should be voted...READ MORE

Man Faces 10 Years In Jail For Selling Drugs To Cop

SNOW HILL - A Salisbury man arrested in Ocean City last Halloween for selling crack cocaine to an undercover Ocean City Police narcotics detective for the second time in as many days was found guilty last week in Circuit Court to possession with intent to distribute and was sentenced to 10 years in jail with more time possible. Toby Cleveland Land, 37, of Salisbury, was in Worcester County Circuit Court last week facing multiple charges stemming from his arrest last October after selling crack...READ MORE

MML Gives Legislative Report To OC

OCEAN CITY - The Mayor and City Council were briefed with a wrap-up of the 2007 special legislative session as well as the 2008 regular session in Annapolis this week, through a presentation of pertinent bills from the eyes of the municipalities. The Maryland Municipal League   (MML) presented the legislative wrap-up to the Mayor and City Council this week, highlighting the successes and pitfalls of the two sessions in Annapolis. According to MML Executive Director Scott Hancock, one...READ MORE

OCES First In Md. To Hit Testing Goal

OCEAN CITY - By 2014, schools across the nation will be expected to have reached the goal set by the No Child Left Behind Act by having every child attain proficiency in both reading and math. While skeptics doubt when and if that goal will be achieved, one area school has already accomplished the feat, raising the bar for the rest of the county and for the rest of the state. Ocean City Elementary School met the federal goal of the No Child Left Behind Act last spring when all 184 students in...READ MORE

Students Collecting Sports Gear For Underprivileged Kids

OCEAN CITY - Students at six area schools have been busy collecting sports equipment and raising money to give children in need around the world much-needed opportunities to participate in sports and healthy activities. The collections are being done in honor of Sammy Wilkinson, the 8-year-old Ocean City resident who loved helping others and playing sports before he died in a tragic accident at Northside Park several years ago. 'It is our goal to have area schools in Ocean City become the model...READ MORE

Too Much Rain Too Fast For Farmers

BERLIN - Too little rain last growing season has been succeeded this spring by too much, and some farmers in Worcester County are looking at replanting saturated fields. Shirley Hastings, nutrient management advisor for the Worcester County agriculture extension office, said the effects of the record amounts of rain on county farmers varies according to their soil. Sources say soil types in Worcester County and across the Eastern Shore vary greatly. 'If they have sandier soil, it probably didn't...READ MORE

A Week In Business

AGH Recognizes Employees BERLIN - Each May, Atlantic General Hospital recognizes associates for their dedication and years of service to the hospital and health system. Five- and ten-year employees are traditionally treated to a dinner and reception at Ocean City's Harrison's Harbor Watch. This year's awards dinner included a new group of individuals: those associates who have given 15 years of their career to Atlantic General Hospital and Health System and were present during the fledgling...READ MORE

Ocean City Elementary First Graders

Wendy Phillips' first grade class at Ocean City Elementary recently conducted a hands-on math investigation to compare units of capacity. Pictured, from left, are Rakiya Anderson, Marissa Wheaton, Michaela Vinogradov, Mary James, Dori Krasner and Lockelan Crowe. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

Kindergarteners At Showell Elementary

Mrs. Mears' kindergarteners at Showell Elementary recently read Jack and the Beanstalk and planted their own magic beans. They studied plant needs and charted plant growth. They recorded their observations in science journals.  Pictured, from left, are Kalea Robinson, Juan Colin-Ruiz and Kylie Whitaker. ...READ MORE

Worcester Preparatory School Award Winners

Top Worcester Preparatory School award winners were honored at the school's Annual Academic Convocation for Grades 6-11. They were, from left, Patricia Twilley, Salisbury, Best All-Round Student, Grades 6-8; Dominique Kunciw, Ocean Pines, Highest Academic Average, Grades 9-11; Ross Roessler, Bishopville, Best All-Round Student, Grades 9-11; and Ashley Foreman, Frankford, Highest Academic Average, Grades 6-8. Other awards were presented for each subject area. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Students Dress Up For Cotillion

Dressed up for the Cotillion in Rehoboth Beach are Worcester Prep Grade 6 students McKenna Shanahan, Ocean Pines; Maddy Stearns, Berlin; and Chloe Maykrantz, Berlin. ...READ MORE

OC Elementary Visits The Philadelphia Zoo

Students in Lyndsay Greenan's fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School recently went on a field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo.  Upon their return to school, students wrote poems about one of the animals they saw at the zoo. Pictured, form top left, are Taylor Thompson, Danton Boulanger, Kevin Janek, Trevor Alley, Haylah Hasson-McCrodden, Victoria Snead, Lukas Finecey, Alexis Gausepohl, Emily Case. Bottom left, Shawna Cropper, Jake Clapsadle, Max Mitchell, Taylor Carozza, Caleb...READ MORE

Ocean City Elementary School

Kelly Seitzer's fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School wrote •€˜Thank You' poems for the workers in the cafeteria at the school. Front row, from left, are Julian Tomasello, Yina Dong, Rachel Savage, Michael Tropkoff and Daniel Moyer. Second row, Nick Matha, Tess Hutchins, Eva Fermin, Alyssa Rivera and Todd Petrella. Top row, Andrew Simonson, Scott Devenny, Kandace Scheel and Ethan Rogers. ...READ MORE

Dr. Andes Reads To Showell Elementary Students

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jon Andes reads one of his childhood favorites, 'Lassie Come-Home' by Eric Knight, to Showell Elementary third graders.  Accompanying Andes is family pet and the book's namesake: Lassie. ...READ MORE

Daughters Of The American Revolution Everyday Heroes Competition

Daughters of the American Revolution winners in the Everyday Heroes competition are pictured above. Here are Adam Albright, Ocean City, Grade 10 story, 1st Worcester County, 1st State of Maryland, 1st region, and 3rd mational; Max Perim, Salisbury, Grade 10 poster, 1st Worcester County, 1st State of Maryland, 1st Region; and Mark Wilson, Seaford, Grade 5 poster, 1st Worcester County, 1st State of Maryland. Below, Michelle Wangel, left, Berlin, a Grade 9 student at Worcester Prep, was the...READ MORE

OC Jamboree Starts 10th Season

OCEAN CITY - Offering year-round, family entertainment, OC Jamboree provides visitors and locals with Ocean City's only live music theater, a unique experience that aims to entertain all ages and bring families together. This summer will mark the 10th summer season of fun, family entertainment at OC Jamboree, marking 10 summers of live, music theater in the resort. The 265-seat art music theater, located in West Ocean City, has been entertaining crowds since Memorial Day weekend 1999 when...READ MORE

My Thoughts

There's a lot of fuss these days about the economy and it's driving the old guy crazy. The best way to cure all the ails of the economy is a straight 10-percent federal sales tax on everything, no exception. That's the simplest and fairest way for the U.S. government to collect taxes. Think about it. The people who spend the most money (rich) would pay the most taxes. The people who spend the least money (poor) would pay the least taxes. Add to that the money that would be saved by dumping that...READ MORE

Things I Like

Watching a young tree grow Holding my son first thing in the morning Overtime sports games Big bath towels A good fig Seedless grapes The summer's first dip in the pool Holiday weekends off Joe Pesci movies Wearing flip flops all weekend Cookouts with friends ...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): An apparent act of injustice might turn out to be either an error in judgment or just plain stupidity. So calm down and cool off, and let the explanations roll out. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It's upsetting when someone you trusted might have failed you. But with new opportunities ahead, you'll soon be too busy to feel even a wee bit sorry for yourself. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A sense of uncertainty could be a good reason to change your position on an...READ MORE

Time Is Now To Revisit Company's Business Plan

BERLIN - With a recession and worrisome economic indicators looming, revisiting your business plan may provide the road map you need to stay on course for your long-term goals. By reviewing and adjusting it in these difficult times, you can stay sharply focused on a strategy for success. 'Think of it as a strategic document that answers the question, •€˜Where do we want to take this business?'' advises Michael Wiers, Director of New Credit Underwriting for Merrill Lynch Commercial Finance...READ MORE

Coastal Hospice Golf Benefit

A golf tournament held in memory of Bill Wills recently raised $3,500 for the benefit of Coastal Hospice. An avid golfer and resident of River Run Golf Community, Wills had many friends who organized the event in the weeks following his death. Tournament organizers presented a check to Coastal Hospice President Marion Keenan.  Pictured, from left are Bob and Ruby Dillon, Terrie Wills, Keenan and Bob Sadler. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

Worcester County Rock Around the Clock Relay

Patricia Ilzcuk-Lavanceau, representing Comcast, accepts the platinum sponsor and team award from Relay For Life co-chairs Dawn Hodge and Lisa Shiells at the North Worcester County Rock Around the Clock Relay Wrap Up Celebration. ...READ MORE

Town of Ocean City Tour and Travel Coordinator

Town of Ocean City Tour and Travel Coordinator Norma Dobrowolski graduated Magna Cum Laude from Salisbury University on May 17 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is shown here with her fiancé, Jim Lavrich and mother, Norma Lee Gray. ...READ MORE

Summer Solstice Celebration

Summer Solstice Celebration Chair Joan Jenkins, right, meets with John and Lisa Justice, owners of the Salisbury restaurant, 327 Main, the Original Jimmy's Grill, to plan the June 20 event benefiting the restoration of the Rackliffe House. The restaurant will cater the traditional dinner. For information about the event, call Jenkins at 410-641-3336. ...READ MORE

The Democratic Women's Club Executive Committee

The Democratic Women's Club Executive Committee recently welcomed Laurie A. Gallo, CRNP, MSN, who spoke to the group on "Women's Health Issues" at its May 19 meeting at Fager's Restaurant. Pictured, from left, are Joann Williams, Debbie Resnick, Sandy Miller, Kathy Muncy and Gallo. ...READ MORE