November 25, 2011

Worcester Prep Hands Out Fall Sports Awards

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Firearm Deer Season Opens Saturday

BERLIN- With the state’s firearm deer season set to open on Saturday, the Natural Resources Police (NRP) are urging hunters across Maryland including the Lower Shore to put safety first this weekend. With the highest concentration of hunters afield during the firearm deer season, perhaps more than at any time of the year, the potential for accidents goes up exponentially this weekend, according to NRP officials. While the risk of hunters injuring others during firearm deer season goes up,...READ MORE

Sharks Lacrosse Tryouts Scheduled

BERLIN- The Delmarva Elite Lacrosse Sharks will be holding  open tryouts for its boys’ high school teams and its boys’ under-13 and under-15 teams on a handful of dates early next month. Two open tryouts are scheduled for the boys’ high school teams from 1-3 p.m. on both December 4 and December 11 at the Salisbury University Stadium. Attendance for both tryout sessions in recommended for an accurate evaluation, but not mandatory. A tryout fee of $20 covers both dates. In...READ MORE

Former Mallard Named to All Conference Team

BERLIN- Former Worcester Prep soccer standout Martin Sanchez added to his growing resume recently when the Navy player was named to the Patriot League All-Tournament team. Sanchez, the former Mallard now a sophomore at Navy, was named to the Patriot League All-Tournament team for his role in a conference semifinal match against American that ended in a 0-0 draw. Sanchez, who has become the defensive catalyst for Navy in his two years at the service academy, started all of his team’s 18...READ MORE

East Side Mafia Captures 4th Flag Title

OCEAN CITY- The Schell Brothers’ East Side Mafia captured its fourth straight Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department Fall Flag Football League championship last week, defeating Buxy’s Salty Dog, 26-6, in the title game. The Schell Brothers’ East Side Mafia cruised through the early rounds of the playoffs, beating NAS/Three Brothers, Tequila Mockingbird and Buxy’s to head straight to the title game slot on the bracket. Meanwhile, Buxy’s had to take a more...READ MORE

Storm Wins “Tough Guy of Year” Award

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s Brandon Storm this week was named the Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Year” for his gritty determination and hard work over the course of the Seahawks’ successful 2011 season. Each week throughout the season, Atlantic Physical Therapy President Bob Hammond presents a weekly “Tough Guy of the Week” award to the player who best exemplifies the spirit of Decatur football during a specific game. At the end of the season,...READ MORE

Split Decision Ends Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination

OCEAN CITY -- A federal discrimination suit filed in 2008 by an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) sergeant, who alleged he was passed over for promotion to lieutenant when he was pressed into active military service with the Coast Guard, has ended in a “stalemate”. In November 2008, OCPD Sgt. William Bunting filed a civil suit against the town of Ocean City and its police department alleging he was bypassed for promotion on two separate occasions because of his reserve status with...READ MORE

State Board Approves Lower Shore Land Easements

BERLIN -- Hundreds of acres of forest, wetlands and other natural areas in several different tracks across the Lower Shore including Worcester and Wicomico counties were placed in permanent conservation last week. The Board of Public Works, which includes Gov. Martin O’Malley, treasurer Nancy Kopp and comptroller Peter Franchot, last week approved easements on 518 acres of environmentally sensitive land in three counties including Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset. Through the Conservation...READ MORE

Salisbury Petition Drive Comes Up Short

SALISBURY -- A petition started by Salisbury Councilwoman Laura Mitchell to have a charter amendment come for a public vote fell short of its minimum goal by about 200 signatures last week. Mitchell, however, doesn’t see the petition as a failure and believes it served its purpose in raising public awareness. She also promised not to give up on her goal of seeing the issue come to a referendum. “[People] are paying attention,” she remarked. “They’re watching...READ MORE

Governor, Law School Dean Spar Over Farm Suit

BERLIN -- The ongoing legal battle between a Berlin farm and an environmental watchdog group over alleged pollution violations took a surprise turn last week when Gov. Martin O’Malley called into question the use of the University of Maryland School of Law’s clinic and taxpayer resources to present the case, and the school’s dean essentially told the governor it is not his place to intercede. In March 2010, the Waterkeeper Alliance, along with the Assateague Coastkeeper and the...READ MORE

Federal Initiative Puts Sex Offender Behind Bars

SALISBURY -- A Salisbury man was sentenced to over five years in jail last week after being convicted in federal court on child pornography receipt charges. Last Friday, U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Dustin Anthony Axelrod, 27, of to 70 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release for receipt of child pornography. Quarles ordered that upon his release from prison, Axelrod must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides, where he is an...READ MORE

Juveniles Busted In OC Crime Spree

OCEAN CITY -- Several local juveniles have been charged this week with burglary, theft and vandalism after a crime spree throughout north Ocean City. The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has responded to numerous complaints of vandalism, burglary and theft in the north end of the resort this month. OCPD Forensic Services personnel established the various acts of graffiti and vandalism were consistent and likely committed by the same person or persons. During the investigation of two dozen...READ MORE

Website Property Sales Working For Resort

OCEAN CITY – New directions are being explored concerning the minimum liability coverage for commercial operators flying out of the Ocean City Municipal Airport, as well as ways for the town to sell surplus equipment more quickly. Historically Ocean City has sold all surplus equipment twice a year through an auction at 65th Street. Recently an ordinance was passed to allow a list of specialized equipment to be sold through a website called govdeals.com “The sales went extremely well...READ MORE

Resort Saloon Fined For Employees’ Late-Night Drinking

SNOW HILL -- A nearly spotless record and the support of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) helped one local business avoid the worst repercussions after it was found guilty of a serious liquor license infraction. “Just so you understand, this is a bad violation,” said Board of License Commissioners (BLC) President William Esham. Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, which has operated in Ocean City for 13 years with next-to-no license issues, was charged with serving alcohol after...READ MORE

Sides Agree Divided Body Needs Better Relations

SALISBURY -- Tensions continue to mount between Salisbury’s administration and the City Council majority. With conflicts beginning to disrupt meetings, the question of how to address the problem remains open. Ever since the changing of the guard that took place last spring when the council saw the induction of two new members and the election of a new president, the council majority and Mayor Jim Ireton have been at odds. “They’re pushing buttons on both sides,” said...READ MORE

Citizen Charged For Late-Night Calls To Elected Officials

OCEAN CITY -- An Ocean City woman was charged last week with three counts of telephone misuse-repeated calls after an alleged spree of threatening or harassing calls to three Ocean City Council members in October. The Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office last Thursday formally charged Amy Lee Durham, 39, on three counts of telephone misuse-repeated calls to City Council members over a period of two days from Oct. 4-5. Each count carries a $500 fine and/or three years...READ MORE

Man Awaits Sentencing For Child Porn, Animal Cruelty

SNOW HILL -- A Berlin man faces as many as 50 years in jail after pleading guilty this week to five counts of possession of child pornography stemming from an investigation in January 2010. On Monday, Kirt Greenberg, 45, of was acquitted on all 30 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography and other charges stemming from a September 2009 FBI investigation. The FBI began investigating Greenberg in 2009 when a special agent had logged into a public website in an undercover capacity...READ MORE

Berlin Tree A Community Effort

BERLIN -- Berlin’s new Christmas tree, which is set to be officially lighted tonight, is bigger than previous years and may have some company in the form of a second, living tree next year, according to officials. Mayor Gee Williams confirmed that the initial plan this year had been to seek a living tree that could be transplanted with roots intact and could then be planted after the holidays in one of the town’s parks. Unfortunately, time constraints and difficulty finding a...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Council Erred On Election Editor: Here we go again. Six out of seven council members voted to maintain separate elections. Congratulations to Joe Hall, the only member with enough sense to hold the elections on the same dates. One council member wants to have fun, food and music. Oh well, whats 10,000-plus dollars? Just a drop in the bucket for the way the council spends the taxpayers money. Stu Shinnick Ocean City Let Aid Help Americans Editor: (The following letter was addressed...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

Ocean City is apparently getting close to finalizing former City Manager Dennis Dare’s severance package, and it’s going to be interesting to see how much this ends up costing the taxpayers. Last week, Dare reportedly received the city’s written proposal, drafted by City Solicitor Guy Ayres, that includes wages, legal counsel compensation and details of his retirement package, among other things. He is currently reviewing the document with his counsel and has been given a...READ MORE

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Parenting sure has thrown a wrinkle into my obsession with football. The one critical element you need to be able to enjoy watching football, whether it’s my Ravens playing or not, is time and that’s not something I have a lot of currently. Indeed, at this point in my life, free time is what I treasure most. It’s something I value tremendously because rarely do I get much of it. When I do get some time to myself, the numerous things that need to be done at work or at home dance...READ MORE

Things To Do Around Town

Nov. 25: 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. Nov. 26: Praise Service 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ayres United Metho-dist Church, 7516 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. A variety of music. All are welcome to attend. For more information, 443-232-9008. Nov. 26: Constellation Exploration Program 7 p.m., Pocomoke River State Park, 3461 Worcester Hwy., Snow Hill. Take a journey with games, stories and sky gazing...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

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. Every Thursday: Team Trivia With DJ Jeremy, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26: Hot Sauce Sandwich Charlie’s Bayside Restaurant 302-539-3526 Rte. 1 & Maryland Ave., Fenwick Island   Saturday, Nov. 26: Tom Larsen Blues BAnd, 8 p.m. Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy.   Ocean Club: Friday,...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

Vehicle Assault Arrest

BERLIN -- A Berlin man was arrested on assault charges early Sunday morning after allegedly attempting to run over another man in a convenience store parking lot following a dispute. Around 12:39 a.m. last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to the Shore Stop on Racetrack Rd. near Ocean Pines for a reported hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian. MSP troopers met with one of the parties involved, a 20-year-old Delmar man, who told police he had been involved in a verbal dispute...READ MORE

West OC Harbor Dredging Underway

WEST OCEAN CITY -- After months of planning and preparation, the long-awaited maintenance dredging project in the commercial harbor in West Ocean City got underway last week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is heading up the 90-day project to deepen and widen the federal navigation channel. The purpose of the underwater excavation project is to assure the continued navigability of the channel and commercial harbor by fishing vessels and other large craft dependent upon Maryland’s only...READ MORE

Juveniles Charged In Hunting Camp Burglary

BERLIN -- Two local juveniles were arrested on theft and burglary charges last week after an investigation identified them as the alleged suspects in a break-in at a hunting camp in Berlin. On Aug. 18, a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy took an initial report of a burglary and theft from a remote hunting camp along Beaver Dam Creek in Berlin. Reported stolen during the robbery was a 12-foot fiberglass boat and motor, and electric trolling motor and battery, chest waders, a set of deer...READ MORE

Victorian Christmas Kicks Off Tonight

BERLIN – For over 20 years, the Town of Berlin has celebrated the holidays in a Victorian Christmas theme promoting the small businesses in town. Today kicks off the traditional holiday with hundreds of people expected to gather to watch Mayor Gee Williams flip the switch to light the Berlin Christmas Tree at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Atlantic Hotel. The Delmarva Chorus will be setting the tone with traditional Christmas carols, while Main Street’s 19th Century village charm will be...READ MORE

Woman’s Generosity Still Helping Mounted Unit

OCEAN CITY – Another extremely generous donation to the resort’s mounted patrol unit was accepted this week. At the conclusion of Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting, City Solicitor Guy Ayres announced some good news. A few years back, Ocean City resident Virginia Murray passed away and left a large amount of money to be used specifically towards the Ocean City Police Department’s Mount Patrol. In the past, Ayres has delivered the city two checks, equaling up...READ MORE

Chamber, City Looking To Improve Vacation Guide

OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are taking steps forward together in creating a better product to attract more vacationers to town. Beginning in 2010, the Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to merge their two individual visitor guide publications into one, the Ocean City Vacation Guide. Among other responsibilities, the chamber is in charge of the ad sales, content, design,...READ MORE

Salisbury Hears Economic Report

SALISBURY -- The Salisbury City Council began looking for ways to boost the area’s economy this week. Council members agreed that retaining current business must share priority with attracting new business and discussed ways to utilize publically-owned property, among other strategies. Dave Ryan, executive director of Salisbury/Wicomico Economic Development, Inc. (SWED), spoke during the council work session about how government and private industry can work to improve the local economy....READ MORE

Bus Driver To Serve 10 Days For Stealing Summer Fares

OCEAN CITY -- A seasonal Ocean City municipal bus driver arrested in August after alert citizens observed her stealing bus fare on different occasions was found guilty this week in District Court of theft and was sentenced to 10 days in jail. During the month of July, the Ocean City Transportation Department received a complaint from a concerned citizen about the city bus driver allegedly stealing fare money while operating a municipal bus. After a second citizen warned city officials about the...READ MORE

OC BikeFest’s Return Supported By Council

OCEAN CITY – OC BikeFest received the green light this week from the Mayor and City Council for a second installment next year. OC BikeFest was introduced to Ocean City and its visitors last September. Unfortunately, it started off with a tornado that swept through town on the event’s first day, which was followed with a weekend full of rain. Despite BikeFest’s unfortunate luck with Mother Nature for its first appearance, event organizer Cliff Sutherland came before the Mayor...READ MORE

Holiday Arts Night Returns To Berlin

BERLIN -- Mayor Gee Williams will officially light the Berlin Christmas Tree at 5:30 tonight, Friday, Nov. 25, in front of the Atlantic Hotel. The Delmarva Chorus will be leading the crowd in traditional Christmas carols, while the merchants of town put their best efforts into dressing up their stores with holiday lights and festive spirits. Main Street will be closed to traffic allowing the town to take on the charm of a 19th Century village.  Then at 6 p.m. the Berlin Victorian Christmas...READ MORE

Worcester County Effort To End Youth Suicide Launched

BERLIN -- October marked National Suicide Prevention Month and the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship Fund announced the launch of the Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program with the selection of a program manager. Hope Hutira-Green will spearhead the fund’s efforts to teach the warning signs of youth at risk of becoming victims of suicide to everyone in the community who may be in a position to save a young life. While calls to local crisis response centers have...READ MORE

Doctor Sentenced To 8 Years In Stent Case

SALISBURY -- A Salisbury cardiologist convicted in July by a federal jury on six counts of health care fraud was sentenced this month to eight years in prison and will be forced to pay nearly $600,000 in restitution to the victims. A federal jury in July convicted John R. McLean, 59, of Salisbury, on six healthcare fraud offenses in connection with a scheme during which he submitted insurance claims for inserting unnecessary cardiac stents, ordered unnecessary tests and made false entries in...READ MORE

Berlin Brewery Adds Capacity, Eyes Local Distribution Soon

BERLIN -- Heavy demand at Berlin’s Burley Oak Brewery has owner Bryan Brushmiller increasing his capacity and eyeing operations that could begin carrying his product in the near future. “This is definitely the natural next step,” Brushmiller said last week when he added two more fermentation tanks to his operation. Of the tanks, he said, “This gives us four more batches every two weeks.” Since opening in August, Brushmiller said he has been stressed trying to match...READ MORE

Huey Helicopter Now Featured At OC Airport

OCEAN CITY – This week a few unscheduled items were brought up by City Council members, including the big addition of the Vietnam Memorial at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas along with Mayor Rick Meehan announced the reveal of the Vietnam Memorial featuring a Huey helicopter now on display at the airport. The Huey arrived last summer and has been in process of being revitalized ever since. According to the Ocean City Aviation Association (OCAA), the memorial...READ MORE

Bluegrass Event Spotlights Lower Shore Land Trust

OCEAN CITY – Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) is changing up its fundraising efforts this year by hosting a bluegrass party to provide an escape from the holiday season and an opportunity to get to know the organization a little bit better. “Get Bluegrass” will be held on Dec. 10 at the Old Snow Hill Fire Hall on Green Street with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $20 a ticket. Entertainment will start off with the Saltwater Stringband with Nate Clendenen at 7 p.m. followed...READ MORE

‘No Major Surprises’ With Boardwalk Project

OCEAN CITY -- The massive Boardwalk renovation project continued in earnest this week, despite the dismal weather and the mid-week holiday, and is nearly on track in terms of the schedule and remains under budget. In early October, the first phase of the complete reconstruction of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk began with the demolition of the old decking and substructure replacement from the north end at 27th Street working south. Phase I also includes replacing the section of the famous...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Courses Completed OCEAN CITY -- Bank of Ocean City President and CEO Wayne Benson and the Board of Directors have announced the completion of a rigorous 10-course advanced education seminar for two of its employees. Kim Mumford, Assistant Branch Manager of the Ocean Pines Branch, and Jason Parker, Branch Manager of the 59th Street Branch, completed an AIB Small Business Banking Certification Program offered by the American Bankers Association. They are now Certified Small Business Bankers. Toys...READ MORE

Warford Recognized By WBOC As Recipient Of The Jefferson Award

Stephen Decatur High School senior Cassandra Warford, center, was recognized by WBOC as a recipient of the Jefferson Award. Warford is pictured with Principal Lou Taylor and WBOC’s Lacee Griffith. The Jefferson Awards for Public Service provide recognition on a local and a national level to people who have provided extraordinary public and community service.  ...READ MORE

SH Elementary Students Win First Place In School Science Fair

Snow Hill Elementary School students Lauren Hall and Josie Burkhead are shown with their science fair project, “Rising Foam”, which won first place at the school’s science fair held on Nov. 11. ...READ MORE

OC Elementary Students Get First-hand Experience Making Pizza

Kindergarten students from Ocean City Elementary got first-hand experience on what it takes to make a pizza during their field trip to Pizza Tugos in West Ocean City. Above, Nevaeh Wilgis and Tyler Cox make their own pizza creations as Jasmine Gooch awaits her turn. ...READ MORE

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Students Recognized By Worcester County Garden Club

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School students Madelynn King, left, and Logan Gordy, right, were recognized by the Worcester County Garden Club for their winning entries in the Daffodils Poetry Contest. Madaline received an Honorable Mention and Logan received second place at the national level. Pictured with the girls is the Garden Club’s Joanne Kirby. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Brings New Version Of Dracula To Stage

Under the direction of teachers Geneva Sampson and Susan Godwin, sixth grade students at Worcester Prep brought a new version of Dracula to the stage for parents, students, and friends. Student participants include, front row from left, Olivia Parker, Mandy Cosgriff, Maya Zia-Shakeri, Sarah Savage, Camryn Sofronski, Samantha Wolpin and Taylor Campbell; second row, Sophia Principe, Ethan Gaskill, Cameron Langeler, Marissa Grosso, Matthew Wilson, Padraig Loftus and Brenner Maull; third row, Jack...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Second Grade Students Celebrate First Thanksgiving In Style

Second grade students at Worcester Prep have a tradition of celebrating the First Thanksgiving in style. Some of the students involved in the celebration are front, from left, Olivia Kondrachow, Carter McCabe, Maggie Miller, and Alex Bunting; back, Brooke Emeigh, Brooke Phillips, and Aiden Hammond. ...READ MORE

SD High National Honor Society Contribute Canned Goods To Diakonia

Members of the Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society contributed canned goods to Diakonia for Thanksgiving. This year the organization was honored by the Baltimore Ravens for its exemplary service to the school and community. Back row, from left, are Brent Runge, Nick French, Ben Rakowski and Diakonia representative Susan Blaney; front, advisor Mary Berquist, Michelle Ott, Kelly Sullivan, Caryn Swistak, Karlie Straight and Mariah Amos. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

Things I Like

A pile of orange leaves Working out Thanksgiving morning The feeling after flossing Watching my kids have fun Colors of fall on a back road College football upsets Free shipping Assateague this time of year Squirrels at play in the backyard Working on rainy days Those who give back ...READ MORE

OC Elks Presents $2,500 Check To Berlin Little League

Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 presented $2,500 to the Berlin Little League for their building program. Pictured, from left, are Paul Yates, Exalted Ruler; Ken Church, Berlin Little League Operations Vice President; Normie Bunting, Berlin Little League President; and Carroll Wagner, Charity Chairman. ...READ MORE

Showell Elementary Receives $300 Donation

Showell Elementary Principal Diane Shorts, left, is shown receiving a $300 donation from the Republican Women of Worcester County Caring for America/Literacy Chair Lou Etta McClaflin for the “Paper Back Book Library Project”, a program originated by RWWC. Students will be allowed to select new books from the project bag to enjoy during the year. Shown also is Curriculum Resource Planner Sandy Coates West, who is show receiving the club’s annual American flag donation. ...READ MORE

Women's Council Of Realtors - Community Service Committee Brings In Donations To Diakonia

The Women's Council of Realtors-Community Service Committee recently brought in donations to Diakonia. Pictured, from left, are Nancy Britt, Patti Feeheley, Mia McCarthy, Debbie Tingle, Gwen Cordner and Diakonia Director Claudia Nagle. ...READ MORE

OC Elks Presents $2,500 Check To Humane Society

Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 recently presented $2,500 to the Humane Society. Pictured, from left, are Paul Yates, Exalted Ruler; Kenille Davies, Worcester County Humane Society director; Abbie Nichols and Carroll Wagner, Charity Chairman. ...READ MORE

EWGA Holds Its Annual Recongnition Dinner

The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA) held its annual Recognition Dinner at the Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Marilyn Hough. Awards were also given to board members and their assistants for their efforts. Pictured, from left, are assistants Lois Jones, Susan Penn, Maryanne Zielinski, Gail Walukonis, Joan Muschiatti and Ruth Jones. ...READ MORE

Delta Kappa Gamma Women's Education Leadership Society Inducts New Members

The Delta Kappa Gamma Women's Educational Leadership Society recently inducted its new members. Pictured, from left, are Janet Corbin, Stephanie Cress and Candace Foreman. ...READ MORE

Worcester Youth And Family Collect Used Clothing

Worcester Youth and Family collected gently used clothing and transformed the agency’s community room into the Nifty Thrifty Boutique. The one-day event allowed clients to receive clothing including winter coats, hats and gloves. The non-profit was able to help over 60 people in need, many of whom were children. Pictured are Kelsey Conn and Heather Arthurs, who organized the Nifty Thrifty Boutique.  ...READ MORE

JAG Of AGH Presents $5,000 Donation

The Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) of Atlantic General Hospital presented $5,000 to the hospital’s foundation during its annual luncheon. The donation included proceeds from the social group’s many fundraisers throughout the year, including the annual Jolly Roger’s Day and the Summer Solstice Fashion Show. Pictured, from left, are Rebecca Taylor, JAG fundraiser co-chair; Loretta Spinuzza, JAG secretary; Ellen Abbott, JAG membership chair; Kim Fernley, JAG president; and Michael...READ MORE

Bank Of OC Donates $500 To Women Supporting Women

The Bank of Ocean City donated $500, including $400 raised through a casual day held in October as part of breast cancer awareness month, to the Worcester County chapter of Women Supporting Women. The casual day was held at all Bank of Ocean City branches, with each employee donating $5 for the casual day and the bank matching their donation. Above, Rota Knott, second from left, chapter coordinator, accepts the donation from Bank of Ocean City employees Mary Webb, Marigold Morris and Kathy Drew....READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your curiosity might not be appreciated by everyone. Expect some resistance in getting answers to your questions. But stay with it. You need facts in order to make important decisions. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Some of the mystery surrounding your recent fiscal situation soon will be dispelled with a clear explanation. Use this new knowledge to help you chart a fresh financial course. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Start your Hanukkah and Christmas gift-buying now....READ MORE