October 28, 2011

County’s ‘Sweetheart Deal’ May Be Illegal

SNOW HILL -- The Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) may have made its first major error since seizing control of the county’s booze dispensary in July, and it could prove to be a costly one, despite what was called “good” intentions. Reports earlier this week indicated the DLC was in negotiations with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABCB) to purchase large quantities of liquor at a much lower price than it could get from wholesalers in...READ MORE

Officials Weigh Proposed Gas Tax Increase

BERLIN -- With last week’s special session out of the way, pre-posturing for the 2012 General Assembly session, still months away, is already heating up with a couple of significant increases to taxes and fees recommended this week including a 15-cent hike on the state’s gas tax. This week, the governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Transportation Funding recommended, among other things, a 15-cent increase in the state’s gasoline tax, phased in five-cent increments over the...READ MORE

Interview: Andes Addresses Retirement, Local Education Issues

NEWARK -- After 16 years as Worcester County’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jon Andes announced earlier this month that he will be retiring at the end of this school year. The Dispatch sat down with Andes this week to discuss his career and future plans. Q: Could you tell me about your history before coming to Worcester County? A: I grew up in in rural Pennsylvania, which is very much like this area except with hills. I went to Bloomsburg University where I received my bachelor’s...READ MORE

West OC Harbor Dredging Project Near

WEST OCEAN CITY -- The long-awaited federal Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging of the commercial harbor in West Ocean City is expected to get underway any day now after a long public input and approval process. “The contract has been awarded and the contractor only needs the Notice to Proceed, which should be coming any time now,” said Army Corps Project Manager Bob Blama. “They will probably begin dredging in late October or early November.” The federal project...READ MORE

Year’s Last Rabies Clinics Scheduled

SNOW HILL -- With Worcester County preparing to offer its last two rabies clinics of 2011 in November, health officials urge owners to get their pets vaccinated. “[Pets] rely on us to protect them,” said Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) Rabies Coordinator Janet Tull. According to Tull, Worcester saw a rabies epidemic beginning in 2008. By 2009, there were 52 documented cases of rabies in pets and wildlife. In response to the increase, the county decided to offer 13 clinics...READ MORE

Salisbury News In Brief

SALISBURY – The City Council breezed through its legislative session as it unanimously approved a few items listed in their consent agenda as well as one additional resolution. Trust By-laws Approved According to City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, the by-laws of the Retiree Health Plan Trust for the Wicomico County Board of Education Wicomico County Maryland and City of Salisbury were unanimously accepted at the Trustees quarterly meeting held on July 28. The Wicomico County Council approved the...READ MORE

Music Students Eye National Prize In Glee Contest

SNOW HILL -- Inspired by a popular television show, one local middle school has entered a national contest with the hope of securing up to $50,000 worth of funding for music and fine arts. “We found out about it just by watching Glee,” said Snow Hill Middle School (SHMS) Extended School Administrator Dr. Mary Ann Cooper. Glee, a hit show featured on Fox Network about a fictional high school show choir, is offering $1 million in prize money to music programs across the country with...READ MORE

Operation Medicine Drop Expands To OC

BERLIN -- With the addition of Ocean City to the roster of communities involved in Worcester County’s Operation Medicine Drop (OMD), organizers are hoping to double the 130 pounds of medications collected by the event last spring. “This is an outstanding program,” said Worcester County Sherriff Reggie Mason. “It was started locally by the Town of Berlin, then last year our office became involved and now I see the Town of Ocean City will have a dedicated drop off...READ MORE

Conservation Easements Inked For Worcester Properties

WEST OCEAN CITY -- The state’s Board of Public Works last week approved the acquisition of two significant environmentally sensitive tracts along the coastal bays in Worcester, adding to an ever-growing list of perpetual conservation easements in the county. The three-member Board of Public Works last week approved the expenditure of over $1.5 million for conservation easement acquisitions for the two large tracts in the coastal bays watershed. The conservation easements, acquired from...READ MORE

Octoberfest Success Could Open Up More Alcohol Sales

BERLIN -- With no major incidents during Octoberfest, the town of Berlin will be considering selling alcohol at other future events. “The only hiccup [at Octoberfest] was a lack of tables and chairs,” said Economic and Community Development Director Michael Day, who said it was remedied by borrowing furniture from the Berlin Fire Department. Drawing in an estimated crowd of 2,500, Berlin’s Oct. 15 Octoberfest was an overwhelming success, according to Day. In fact, it was so...READ MORE

Suspect Arrested In OC Stabbing

OCEAN CITY -- An Ocean City man is behind bars this week after allegedly stabbing another man in the chest during an incident on Wednesday evening. Around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police responded to a residence on Edgewater Avenue in the area of 8th Street for a reported stabbing. When OCPD officers arrived, they observed an intoxicated male suspect, later identified as Walter Leslie Everett, 49, attempting to stop police from entering the residence. Officers found a 59-year-old victim,...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Arrogance Disturbing Editor The “Four” have now discarded all pretense of directing Ocean City in the way we voters elected them for. Right after Council President Jim Hall told the Citizens For Ocean City that the future would hold a process of discussion, compromise and transparency, he announced at the last council meeting the pavement issue would be a 4 to 3 vote. This continuing arrogance is very disturbing. The “Four” have shown no interest in the opinions of the...READ MORE

Petition Efforts Embody Grassroots Politics

Petitions are currently circulating in Salisbury and Ocean City. While the topics and motivations are clearly different, voters would be wise to sign them both. First, in Ocean City, many citizens outraged over the removal of City Manager Dennis Dare were left scratching their heads last month when they learned they had no recourse against their elected officials until the next election. Once it was learned there was no recall option in the city code, local lawyer David Gaskill drafted a charter...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

At this week’s tourism recap meeting, it was refreshing to hear comments about how important events are to tourism, specifically the summer months. For years, it’s been known that successful special events are what drive shoulder season business. Weather surely plays a major role as well, as it does in any beach area, but it’s imperative that reasons be given for people to travel here throughout the year. What’s bothered me over the years is what I have perceived as a...READ MORE

Soccer League Seeks Players, Coaches

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department is looking for both players and coaches for its Youth Indoor Soccer League set to begin next Saturday, November 5, at Northside Park. League officials are looking for players in grades 1-12 as well as coaches for the upcoming season. A coaches’ meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Northside Park Community Center. Anyone interested in participating is urged to contact Ron Strickler at (410) 250-0125 for...READ MORE

Decatur Golfers Finish Strong at States

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golfers wrapped up a remarkable season with a strong showing at the state championship tournament at College Park this week. The Seahawks sent five golfers to the Maryland State Championship Tournament at the University of Maryland this week and acquitted themselves very well against some of the top prep golfers in the state. At the quarterfinals in Cambridge last week, Decatur finished second overall with a team score of 326 to send four golfers- Nikki...READ MORE

Decatur Fall Teams Prep for States

BERLIN- With their collective regular seasons in the books, the Decatur fall sports teams are now preparing for the state playoffs after the brackets were announced this week. Before the Decatur boys’ varsity soccer team took the field for the Bayside Conference championship game on Monday night, they had already been announced as the top seed in the state’s Class 3A-East tournament. With the number-one seed, the Seahawks earned a first-round bye and will face the winner of the game...READ MORE

Seahawks Thrash N. Caroline for 5th Straight

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team stayed on a major roll last week, thrashing visiting North Caroline, 42-6, for its fifth straight win. The Seahawks wasted no time setting the tone for the night, recovering a North Caroline fumble just 51 seconds into the contest. Decatur running back D.J. Kee quickly converted a 10-yard touchdown run to put the Seahawks up, 7-0, before most of the big home crowd had taken their seats. On North Caroline’s next series, Decatur’s...READ MORE

Decatur Wins 1st Bayside Title in Decade

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team won its first Bayside Conference championship in a decade this week, blanking Kent Island, 2-0, on Monday in the title game at Washington College. Last week, the Seahawks had their hopes of a perfect season dashed when they fell to Bennett, 2-1, in the regular season finale. The anguish was short-lived, however, as the Seahawks had already wrapped up the Bayside South title and a trip to the conference championship game. On Monday,...READ MORE

FOP Leads Flag Football Standings

OCEAN CITY- After seven weeks, the FOP Lodge 10 stands alone atop the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Flag Football League with four teams lurking close behind just a game back. The FOP improve to 5-1 this week with a 20-13 win over Tequila Mockingbird, but four teams, including the Eastside Mafia, Buxy’s, Kirby’s Pub/NAS and Kirby’s Red Onion are each just a game behind in the standings at 4-2. The following are some of the highlights from this...READ MORE

Tough Guy Of The Week

This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Brandon Storm, who turned in a strong performance during the Seahawks’ 23-0 rout of Parkside. Pictured above is Storm (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox and ATP President Bob Hammond with son Matthew Hammond. Submitted photo ...READ MORE

Berlin Dolphins win 13-12 Thriller

BERLIN- The Berlin Cadet Dolphins of the Salvation Army Red Shield League salvaged their season and kept their playoff hopes alive last week with a thrilling 13-2 come-from-behind victory over the Dover Destroyers. The Dolphins led the defensive struggle early, 6-0, after a touchdown run by J.J. Purnell late in the first quarter. After an interception gave them a short field, the Destroyers scored a touchdown to tie the game at 6-6 early in the third quarter. Late in the game, Dover recovered a...READ MORE

Adventures Of Fatherhood

At 3 ½ years old, soccer is not my kid’s thing. After spending the couple months playing in the county’s outdoor soccer league for 3- and 4-year-olds, he has made it abundantly clear kicking and chasing around a soccer ball is not important to him. In varying levels, his disinterest has been made clear during every outing and in particular on a recent Saturday morning it was on full display. In most games, Beckett does not kick the ball. Instead, he plays with the net in the...READ MORE

Pot In Mail Recipients Busted

WEST OCEAN CITY -- Two Florida residents were arrested on drug charges earlier this month after the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) got a tip about a large shipment of marijuana being mailed to them. In early October, OCPD narcotics officers received information about a possible large shipment of marijuana destined for a person in West Ocean City. Narcotics detectives determined the shipment was coming from the western part of the U.S. Based on the investigation, the OCPD narcotics unit,...READ MORE

Ceremony Marks Dedication Of Tom Patton Lane

BERLIN -- Family, friends and government officials were among those gathered for the dedication of Tom Patton Lane last Friday. “I have no doubt he is a very, very pleased person today,” said Delegate Norm Conway (District 38B). Stretching approximately half a mile, Tom Patton Lane serves as a connection between the greater Assateague area and the Rackliffe Plantation House, a restoration project he was dedicated to in recent years. “We really try here to give visitors a...READ MORE

School Sidewalk Work Begins

BERLIN -- The Worcester County Health Department in collaboration with the State Highway Administration (SHA) this week began projects to build and replace sidewalks, cross-walks, signage and adding ADA ramps in order to improve the accessibility and safety of students and parents in getting to and from the schools in Berlin and Snow Hill.  The $118,006 contract for the sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements was awarded by Worcester County to Image Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. of...READ MORE

Salisbury Council Ironing Out BZA Issues

OCEAN CITY – After weeks of deliberation on how to approach an issue concerning nonconforming property uses, the City Council made progress this week on what route seemed most appropriate to guide the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in hearing out cases. The ordinance on the table is to amend a chapter to change BZA procedures for appeals related to nonconforming property uses. The concern is that a shortage of safe, code compliant, low and moderate income housing exists in the city and past...READ MORE

OC Convention Center Tour Planned

OCEAN CITY -- The public is invited to tour the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City on Monday, Nov. 7. The one-hour tour of the facility begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center entrance to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The tour provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to see the 32,000-square-foot expansion now underway, which, when completed, will include a new lower exhibit hall and a new bayfront ballroom view.  The tour also will show locations for a...READ MORE

Cardin Introduces Bay Bill

BERLIN -- U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), chairman of the Senate Water and Wildlife Subcommittee, this week introduced legislation to reauthorize the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails program run by the National Park Service.  Cardin’s bill continues a successful program that helps visitors appreciate the far-reaching role the Chesapeake Bay has had in our region's culture and history while boosting our tourism economy. “The Chesapeake Bay binds our region together through our...READ MORE

Haunted House Plans Fizzle Out In Berlin

BERLIN – After a lot of back-and-forth with the town, one local resident has decided to cancel his attempt to offer a haunted house to the community this year. “It’s been an incredibly negative experience,” said property owner Eric Belardo yesterday afternoon. Belardo, who regularly decorates his house for Halloween, decided to take it one step further this year and turn his property on Dueling Way in Decatur Farm into a walkable haunted house. He enlisted the help of...READ MORE

Mitchell Confident Petition Drive Will Succeed

SALISBURY – The petition effort in Salisbury has taken off without a hitch as Councilwoman Laura Mitchell and volunteers collect signatures to put a stop to a charter amendment passed earlier this month. When The Dispatch caught up with Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, she was out and about collecting signatures for the petition to referendum challenging a charter change. “What I have in my hand is about 600 [signatures],” she said. Earlier this month, the council voted 5-2 to...READ MORE

Wicomico Council Candidates Sought

SALISBURY -- The Wicomico County Council this week put out a call for candidates to replace the late Councilman Bob Caldwell, whose passing earlier this month vacated the District 4 seat. The county charter states when a council vacancy occurs before the end of the term of office, the Central Committee of the party to which the respective member so vacating was affiliated, shall prepare and submit to the County Council a list of four nominees for the vacated council seat. Each of the nominees...READ MORE

Filling In Resort’s Special Events Calendar A Priority

OCEAN CITY – The local business community gathered this week to hear what tourism officials have in store for next season. Tourism Director Deb Turk started out by saying the new Rodney Campaign TV commercials are close to being completed but because they are in their editing stages they could not be shared on Monday afternoon. “Every year I wonder how the commercials can get any better,” Turk said. “They are hilarious. It’s amazing how much goes into 50-second...READ MORE

Drug Dealing Designation Leads To Federal Grant

SALISBURY -- Wicomico’s ongoing battle with drugs and crime got a much needed shot in the arm from the federal government with the designation of the county last Friday as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and a grant of $10.6 million announced the same day to help reverse the ignominy of the designation. Last Friday, National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske, announced the designation of Wicomico County as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The designation...READ MORE

Events Organized To Help Local Battle Hodgkin’s

OCEAN CITY – Come out and get your party on to support a good cause, the Charles Keenan Relief Fund. A golf tournament is being held at the Ocean City Golf and Yacht followed by an after party at Fager’s Island to raise funds for Charles Jeffrey Keenan on Nov. 7. Keenan, 27, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in early September. He immediately entered into chemotherapy without the assistance of health insurance. He is a Stephen Decatur High School graduate and moved on...READ MORE

Bay Bridge Toll Hike Takes Effect Tuesday

BERLIN -- Local residents and visitors to the resort area will need to have a couple extra bucks ready when they approach the east-bound Bay Bridge as the first phase of the new toll rates approved in late September go into effect on Tuesday. Last spring, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced a plan to double the toll at the Bay Bridge for most vehicles from the current $2.50 to $5 starting Nov. 1 and again to $8 in July 2013. However, after considerable public outcry, a compromise of...READ MORE

State Report Predicts Casino Projections Off

BERLIN -- A report released this week by the state’s Department of Legislative Services (DLS) revealed the new Casino at Ocean Downs has underperformed thus far and is not expected to live up to revenue projections in the next five years. The DLS this week released its Spending Affordability Briefing, a blueprint of sorts that examines state revenue sources and anticipated expenditures in advance of the next budget cycle during the General Assembly session early next year. In the section...READ MORE

Autumn Home Show Debuts In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY – A new event debuts in Ocean City this weekend, as the Autumn Home and Condo Show will exhibit practically every service one could ever need for the home, plus much more. Mike Wicklein of Ocean Promotions is behind the spring Home, Condo, and Garden Show plus several other annual events in Ocean City. “With our 27 years’ spring experience, we decided to take a shot at autumn and see how that works,” Wicklein said last Friday. “We are getting a good...READ MORE

Announcements

A. Frazier-Malkin Steven and Debbie Malkin of Ocean City have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Malkin, to Gregory Paul Frazier II, son of Paul and Judy Frazier of Damascus, Md. The two have been dating ever since they met at their alma mater, Damascus High School. The future bride graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's degree in Family Studies. She is currently employed by the National Institutes of Health. The future groom graduated from the University...READ MORE

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Dorothy Waddell BERLIN -- Dorothy Waddell, 89, passed away on Oct. 8, 2011. Born on March 21, 1922, in Coal Township, Pa. to Frank and Rena Samuel, she was married to Colonel (Ret. USA) Edward Lee Waddell Jr., who preceded her in death on May 29, 1994. Dorothy was a world traveler and enjoyed cruising, dancing, reading, watching tennis, her Himalayan cats and spending her summers at her beach home. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Thompson and husband Dave, and her step-daughter Joan Lee...READ MORE

Things To Do Around Town

Oct. 28: KC Bingo Doors open 5 p.m.; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994. Oct. 29: Rummage Sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Pres-byterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Oct. 29: AYCE Breakfast Buffet 7-10 a.m., Ayres United Methodist Church, Pittsville. Sponsored by Ayres & Eden U.M. Churches. All-you-can-eat buffet. Cost: $7, adults; $3.50, ages 6-12. Kids under 6 eat free. Oct. 29: Bishopville Vol. Fire...READ MORE

Who's Playing When And Where

Burger’s Surf’s Up Cafe 410-723-2007 5401 Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: Big Ass 80’s Party With The Bigler Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Sunday, Oct. 30: Gates Open 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3: Team Trivia With DJ Jeremy Charlie’s Bayside Restaurant 302-539-3526 Rte. 1 & Maryland Ave., Fenwick Island   Friday, Oct. 28: Kings Ransom Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy.   Ocean Club: Friday, Oct. 28 & Saturday, Oct....READ MORE

Best Eats On The Beach

West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines-Fruitland Breakfast Cafe Of Ocean City 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmosphere...READ MORE

Open Houses Of The Week

WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205 WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor's Watch Golf Course Road Sat&Sun 10-4 3BR/3.5BA New Construction Luxury Townhouses Only 3 Left Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN...READ MORE

Part I Of II: A New Look At Life Insurance

Christine Selzer Special To The Dispatch OCEAN CITY -- Life insurance has a bit of an image problem. Many people put off buying it, incorrectly viewing it as “an expensive product that is a poor investment,” says James D. Gothers, a director with Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Structuring Group. But that may be because they’re thinking about life insurance in its most basic form — a replacement for the income of the family’s wage earner should he or she...READ MORE

Students Learn About The History Of Chess

Students in the Berlin Intermediate School and Beyond Chess club have learned about the history of chess and have learned the basics of playing. Above, fourth grader Roshawn Corbin is waiting for his opponent to arrive to try and capture his king. ...READ MORE

Early Intervention Teacher Deb Quilter Helps Students Make Bat Pumpkins

Ocean City Elementary School students Maddox Mitchell, Sasha Yonyak and Caleb Buxbaum are pictured here with Early Intervention teacher Deb Quilter after making bat pumpkins during their group speech time. ...READ MORE

OC Deputy Fire Marshal Teaches Students About Dialing 911

Ocean City Deputy Fire Marshal Josh Bunting tells students at Seaside Christian Academy about dialing 911 in an emergency. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Computer Experts Create Themed Images For The Season

Worcester Prep sixth grade computer experts recently created some appropriately themed images for the season. Pictured, from left, are Ankith Rajshekar, Connor Cebula, Emilee Dorey, Matthew Wilson, Samantha Wolpin, Camryn Sofronski, Olivia Parker, Sarah Savage, Taylor Campbell and Marissa Grosso. ...READ MORE

OC Elementary Students Vist Assateague Island

Second grade students from Ocean City Elementary School recently visited Assateague Island to learn more about how beaches are formed and how they can protect their environment. Students pictured include Jasmi Zavala, Brandon Quach, Jake Gillespie, Tristan Jager, Saige Figgs, Francisco Herrera, Cyia Quillin, Jessica Shoemaker, Dylan Tanner, Colin Sweeney, Caiden Jennings, Grace Cropper, Logan Davis, Molli Spicer, Maddie Dang, Emma Carey and Hailey Bowden. ...READ MORE

Showell Elementary Students Study Geography

Third grade students from Showell Elementary are studying geography. Above, Nevaeh Reho, Cole Woodland, Caleb Adkins and Amiyah Rounds are using a puzzle to identify U.S. states and cities. ...READ MORE

Berlin Intermediate School Students Learn Importance Of Recycling

Students in the Berlin Intermediate School’s Beyond After School Academy's Trash to Treasure Club take recyclable items such as cardboard and plastic and decorate the "trash" into their own treasures. Teachers and local businesses are bringing in recyclable items the students can use, teaching the students the importance of recycling. Above are Gabrielle Izzett, Emma Elliott and Keshawn Corbin. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Top Producer Named WILLARDS -- Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley has announced Travis Hinman as top producer for September. Hinman, who joined the agency as an account executive in February 2009 and is a veteran of the US Army, is licensed for property, casualty, life and health insurance. Non-Profit Adds Members SALISBURY -- United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore has announced the addition of two team members, completing the team of six employees who support local programs and services for...READ MORE

911 Telecommunicators Of The Year Recieve Awards

Worcester County Emergency Services “C” Shift members Cindy Ward, Angie Ainsworth, Jennifer Kosko, Tammy Ewing, Michelle Mitchell and Ryne Leslie receive a 911 Telecommunicators of the Year Award from Gordon Deans of the Maryland Emergency Number Systems Board for their combined efforts and professionalism while assisting in the apprehension of an armed suspect who shot at a police officer. ...READ MORE

Taylor Bank Presents OC Museaum Society With $7,000 Check

Taylor Bank Board Chairman Reese Cropper Jr. presents Ocean City Museum Society Board Member Gordon Katz a check for $7,000 to fund printing of his history book about the founders of Ocean City. All proceeds will be donated by Katz to the Ocean City Museum Society. Pictured, from left, are George Hurley, Suzanne Hurley, Cindy Katz, Katz, Cropper, Sandy Hurley and J. D. Quillin III. ...READ MORE

Walega And Traverso Speakers At The Democratic Women's Club Meeting

Kristin Walega and Samantha Traverso, from the Washington DC chapter of AmeriCorps/City Year, spoke to the Democratic Women's Club at their meeting on Oct. 17. Pictured, from left, are Marge SeBour (club vice president), Traverso, Walega and Diana Gross (club president). ...READ MORE

Dr. Harlan Eagle Receives Horizons Leadership Award

Dr. Harlan Eagle, executive director of Horizons at The Salisbury School, poses with Horizons Board Chair Chris Nunzio and Development Director Jenni Pastusak after receiving the Horizons Leadership Award at the National Conference in Norwalk, Conn.  In addition to the award, Eagle received $1,500 grant for the Salisbury Horizons program and a new iPad. The award was given to the executive director who embodies the spirit of Horizons and contributes both on a local and national level....READ MORE

Caine Woods Community Association Held Its Annual Crab Feast

The Caine Woods Community Association in Ocean City held its third annual charity crab feast at Higgins Crab House North in Ocean City last month. Approximately 228 attendees enjoyed crabs, fried chicken and more, raising money for the Cricket Center in Worcester County. Above, Caine Woods Community Association board members present a donation of $3,700 to the Cricket Center. Pictured, from left, are Bryan Sopourn and Ray Gawel of Higgins Crab House; CWCA board members Lloyd Martin, Monica...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A work-related situation that started last month takes on increasing importance this week. The choice is still yours as to how it will evolve. Be careful not to make quick judgments. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): "Careful" is the watchword for the prudent Bovine this week. Don't let your emotions overwhelm your logic. Try for balance as you maneuver through a touchy situation. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Your energy levels rise to meet the challenges that...READ MORE

Things I Like

Houses decorated for Halloween Walking into a flower shop Teaching my kids something new Silly beer commercials Road trips with no traffic Fall’s drastic temperature swings Quiet weekends A clear night sky with lots of stars Wine tastings What a pile of leaves means to kids When the Ravens play at night ...READ MORE