November 2, 2012

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Mayor: Public Will Notice Major Change With New Council

OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan cruised to re-election on Tuesday and is excited by how the voters structured the new City Council. For the first time as mayor, which he became in 2006, Meehan was opposed, this year by Nick Campagnoli. However, he succeeded to gain his post once again with 2,238 votes compared to Campagnoli’s 629 votes. “I am very appreciative of the fact that the citizens came out supported me in this election … it was great to see so many people come out...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Ocean City Voters Elect ‘New Direction’ Team

OCEAN CITY – Last night’s Ocean City’s Municipal Election results blew the last election’s voter turnout out of the water with the highest voter turnout seen in years as incumbents Mary Knight and Doug Cymek, along with former Council President Joe Mitrecic and former City Manager Dennis Dare, were elected to fill the four open council seats. Complete council election results were Dare, 1,952 votes; Knight, 1,853; Mitrecic, 1,778; Cymek, 1,680; incumbent Jim Hall, 929;...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Moderate Flooding Expected In Ocean City From Nor'easter

The Town of Ocean City’s Emergency Services personnel is reminding citizens that effects from the approaching nor’easter will be present in Ocean City beginning this afternoon.  The initial forecast has changed slightly, projecting an increased flood level for this afternoon’s 1:49 p.m. high tide, which will result in moderate flooding in the downtown and low lying areas. Fortunately, the peak of the storm surge will occur during the overnight hours and should the flooding...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: OC Results Announced

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY ELECTION RESULTS Mayor Rick Meehan: 2,238 Nick Campagnoli: 629 City Council (W) Winner Dennis Dare: 1,952 (W) Mary Knight: 1,853 (W) Joe Mitrecic: 1,778 (W) Doug Cymek: 1,680 (W) Jim Hall: 929 Bob Baker: 842 Joe Hall: 806 Sean Rox: 533 John Adkins: 314 Philip Sayan: 304 General Employees’ UnionFor: 931 Against: 1,723 ...READ MORE

NEW FOR TUESDAY: Berlin, Farmers Market Vendors Ink ‘Good Agreements’;

BERLIN -- Town leadership and vendors appear to have mended any fences that may have broken last month when the Mayor and Council requested a re-location of the Berlin Farmers Market. Following their confrontation in October, both groups have been working together to develop a new, agricultural-based town event as well as form a nine-member Advisory Board composed of vendors, town officials and business and community representatives. “I think that we’ve come to some really good...READ MORE

NEW FOR MONDAY: Council President Faces Ethics Charge On Eve Of Election

OCEAN CITY – With the municipal election looming tomorrow, an ethics complaint was filed this morning at City Hall against Council President Jim Hall for reporting false campaign finance information. First thing Monday morning, Councilwoman Mary Knight, who is running for re-election this year, formally filed an ethics violation against Jim Hall for not including accurate disclosures in his campaign financial report that was due on Oct. 30. Jim Hall filed his campaign financial statement...READ MORE

NEW FOR FRIDAY: Sandy Took Major Toll On Assateague Island’s Federal Side

BERLIN -- After a few days to survey damage from Hurricane Sandy, parts of Assateague Island National Seashore will be open today. The North Ocean Beach parking area is expected to open for day use visitation Friday, Nov. 3 at noon. The Verrazano Bridge has been checked out by the Maryland Department of Transportation and deemed safe for vehicular traffic. The cycling and pedestrian bridge is severely damaged and will be closed until further notice. Currently, visitors may not walk or ride...READ MORE

Who's Playing When And Where

19th hole bar & Grille, The 410-213-9204 Corner of Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West Ocean City Friday, Nov. 2: Scott Glorioso, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3: Walt Farozic, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4: Louis Wright, 10 a.m.-noon 28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 2: Phantom Limbs Every Thursday: DJ Jeremy 45th Street TapHouse Bar & Grille 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 2: Zion Reggae Band, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3: 2 Much...READ MORE

Wind Gusts Top 75 MPH At Wallops

WALLOPS -- NASA officials this week reported its flight facility on Wallops Island, which has become one of the agency’s major launch points in recent years, sustained only minor damage during Hurricane Sandy. An initial assessment team surveyed roads and facilities at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday and reported a number of downed trees but otherwise minimal impact in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. NASA officials are crediting a recently completed beach replenishment project...READ MORE

Waterman’s Not A Complete Rebuild After Fire

WEST OCEAN CITY -- Less than a month after a devastating fire at the popular West Ocean City restaurant, the future of the Waterman’s Seafood Company looks bright, as it now appears the main structure will be salvaged and not entirely demolished as feared in the wake of the blaze. The fire was reported around 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 5 and first arriving units from the Ocean City Fire Company reported fire extending from the roof area of the two-and-a-half story landmark restaurant on Route 50 in...READ MORE

Sandy Causes Road Closures, Turns Schools Into Shelters

SNOW HILL -- While Worcester County may have fared better in its brush with Hurricane Sandy than many other communities, the storm did still result in significant delays in everything from travel to education. Area schools were closed this week through Wednesday. Four of those schools were used as shelters during Sandy -- Stephen Decatur High School (SDHS), Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS), Snow Hill High School (SHHS) and Pocomoke High School (PHS). All told, 305 people took advantage of...READ MORE

Salisbury Trouble Spot Improved

SALISBURY -- Over a decade since first appearing on the planning radar, a major renovation of a trouble spot intersection in Salisbury near the university was officially completed last week, thanks in large part to the partnership between the city, the school and other state and local agencies. Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton last week announced the successful completion of the Bateman Street project, which has been ongoing for over 13 years. The intersection of South Division Street, Onley Rd. and...READ MORE

Salisbury Gains 12 New Firefighters

SALISBURY -- Salisbury officials this week announced 12 new firefighters hired with Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants have begun employment with the city’s fire department. With the assistance of FEMA, SAFER grants were created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer fire organizations to help them increase the number of trained “front line” firefighters in their communities. The goal of the SAFER grants is to enhance local...READ MORE

No Storm Impact On Boardwalk

OCEAN CITY – The town’s Boardwalk did not sustain any significant damage from Hurricane Sandy and the reconstruction project was delayed only by a couple days. Early this month the second phase of a two-year Boardwalk reconstruction project got underway with a large section in the area of N. Division and First streets being torn up and the old surface underneath being excavated. The second phase will finish the entire Boardwalk reconstruction from Somerset Street to 15th Street. Just...READ MORE

No Major Storm Issues In Wicomico

SALISBURY -- While obviously much farther inland, Salisbury experienced many of the same problems with Hurricane Sandy as the coastal areas in the region with flooding in low-lying areas and power outages caused by downed power lines, but city officials said late this week major damage was kept to a minimum. The Wicomico County Department of Public Works inspected all dams and bridges in the area and all were cleared with no damage to report. There was a pipe failure that caused a road washout...READ MORE

Natural Gas Line Connects To County

BERLIN -- The extension of a natural gas pipeline into northern Worcester County is now complete for the most part and service could soon be available to residences and businesses in the area pending approval from the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC). In early October, Chesapeake Utilities, the parent company of Eastern Shore Natural Gas, moved forward with its planned expansion into northern Worcester County with the extension of its main natural gas transmission line across the...READ MORE

Mathias, McDermott Both Support Gambling Expansion

BERLIN -- When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, among the top issues of local importance will be Question 7, a referendum on gambling in Maryland including an expansion to table games and the addition of a sixth casino. There has been no shortage of campaign rhetoric on Question 7 flooding the airwaves and filling up mailboxes in recent weeks, making for a tough decision for many local voters attempting to sort through the blather to the facts. Supporters say the referendum question promises...READ MORE

Early Voting More Popular Than 2010

SNOW HILL -- Friday is the last day that voters will have a chance to cast an early ballot in this year’s presidential election. Early voting this year has already set a new record with officials attributing the bump to an urge to vote before the disruptive arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Early voting began in Worcester County last Friday and will carry on until Friday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. This is only the second election in which Worcester residents will have the opportunity to...READ MORE

Charitable Contractors Overhaul Diakonia’s Kitchen

OCEAN CITY -- Trying to feed the hungry can be difficult with an old kitchen, which is why Contractors For A Cause (CFAC) stepped up this fall to re-build the aged kitchen at Diakonia. “It just goes to show the goodness of the community,” said Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle. CFAC are well established in Delaware but branched out into Maryland recently. The group quickly expressed an interest in working with Diakonia, which serves as a non-profit food pantry and...READ MORE

Amended Complaint Filed In Lawsuit Against Berlin

BERLIN -- A long-time Berlin fire department supervisor accused of workplace harassment and discrimination filed an amended complaint against the town yesterday in Worcester County Circuit Court. In May, the town terminated EMS supervisor Norris Phillip Donohue, Jr. after 23 years on the job after at least two EMS employees filed formal complaints about alleged workplace harassment and discrimination. The allegations of harassment and discrimination in the EMS department of the Berlin Fire...READ MORE

‘Ping-Pong Summer’ Filming Completed; ‘Ocean City Was Really Good To Us’

OCEAN CITY -- Production for the independent movie “Ping-Pong Summer” wrapped up in Ocean City last weekend, just days before Hurricane Sandy left its mark on the resort. According to the crew, the filming this fall was fantastic and the atmosphere in Ocean City enviable for the producers of any film. Starring Hollywood heavyweights like Susan Sarandon, Lea Thompson, John Hannah, Amy Sedaris, Judah Friedlander, and Robert Longstreet, “Ping Pong Summer” will be the second...READ MORE

Iconic Pier’s History Rooted In Damage, Rebuilding

OCEAN CITY -- One of the earliest casualties during Hurricane Sandy occurred Sunday night and into early Monday morning when huge waves demolished much of the seaward end of the iconic Ocean City Fishing Pier. While no official report on the destruction has been released, pictures clearly show much of the historic pier has been washed away by the constant pounding of double-digit wave heights. Only support pilings can be seen jutting out of the raging surf with much of the decking already gone...READ MORE

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague Storm Update: ‘The Island Survived … But There Is Considerable Damage’

ASSATEAGUE -- Assateague Island was slowly coming back to life, at least from a human standpoint, yesterday after Hurricane Sandy made her presence felt early this week, but the barrier island, like most coastal areas, took a good beating. Two days after the last vestiges of Sandy cleared out of the area, the Assateague Island State Park reopened for visitors yesterday morning on a limited basis, while the Assateague Island National Seashore remained closed. The National Seashore was expected to...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Union Ad Appalling Editor: I am proud to call myself a resident of Ocean City. We are a small and incredibly tightly knit community, responding without hesitation to the needs of our neighbors. During Hurricane Sandy there were hundreds of examples of neighbor helping neighbor. We watch out for one another. It’s what we do. This brings me to Ocean City’s other recent storm. As Hurricane Sandy’s barometric pressure hit an all-time low, so did our local election. This week a...READ MORE

Ocean City Election Endorsements

There has been robust debate about what Tuesday’s municipal election in Ocean City is all about.The council majority members up for re-election, Jim Hall and Joe Hall, say it’s the money and keeping the direction of the city on a “conservative” track. While acknowledging the importance of fiscal responsibility, the non-majority incumbent members, specifically Doug Cymek and Mary Knight, say it’s more about pride and character of the town.To us, it’s about...READ MORE

Adventures Of Fatherhood

There were lots of memorable and forgettable times during the inside imprisonment that was Hurricane Sandy.The idea of basically being holed up in the house for two straight days because of the weather is never enjoyable to me, but add two kids, ages 4 and 2, to the picture and it can enter the realm of parental torture at times.Understandably, the boys want to get outside and play, and that’s where we want them to be. When that’s not an option, things can get a little tricky at the...READ MORE

Sandy Causes Minimal Power Outages For Berlin

BERLIN -- With flooding and lengthy blackouts popping up around the Eastern Shore in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Berlin was able to escape relatively unscathed. “Things went extremely well considering the severity of the storm,” said Mayor Gee Williams, crediting the hard work of town employees and a little bit of good luck. Rain and wind gusts from Sandy began to be noticeable on Sunday, with the full impact of the storm hitting the shore Monday. While Ocean City and West Ocean...READ MORE

Resort Resident Shoots At Boat To Protect Home

OCEAN CITY -- It’s always a tragic event when a property owner has to resort to gunfire to defend his or her home. Luckily, this time the threat came in the form of an unmanned boat propelled by storm surge. During Hurricane Sandy on Monday, Eden Roc Hotel owner Bill Salvatore found himself faced with an incredibly unusual situation: a roughly 30-foot boat hurtling toward his home. According to Salvatore, who lives on Marlin Drive off 21st Street, concerned neighbors called him Monday...READ MORE

Ocean City Church Plans To Host Baltimore Orchestra

OCEAN CITY -- The Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra (BPO) will be performing a concert of diverse works on Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 10301 Coastal Highway. This is the first time the orchestra will be performing in Ocean City. The concert will feature guest vocalist Kate Jackman, and BPO Concertmaster Rafael Javadov. Special guest conductor for one of the orchestra’s selections will be Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The BPO is a not-for-profit community-based...READ MORE

OC Storm Surge, Flooding Rival Hurricane Gloria

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is in the process of assessing damaged done by Hurricane Sandy as Ocean City returns to business one step at a time. “I think we are very fortunate,” Mayor Rick Meehan said at this morning’s press conference. “We have our team out there right now doing a damage assessment. We have our partners, State Highway Administration, and other agencies helping us with that. We are trying to get things open back up as quickly as possible and I think we...READ MORE

West OC Hooters Plans To Stay Open All Year

OCEAN CITY -- With a successful first summer under its belt, Hooters in West Ocean City plans to operate through the fall and winter. While the north Ocean City and Boardwalk operations shut down in the fall, the third franchise in West Ocean City off Route 50 has grander designs with its eye on staying open 12 months of the year. “The first summer was good,” said Matt Ortt, Director of Operations. General Manager Jason Ortt explained that the atmosphere in West Ocean City makes it...READ MORE

Governor Credits Replenishment Project For Saving OC

OCEAN CITY – Gov. Martin O’Malley came to Ocean City on Wednesday to take in the town after Hurricane Sandy.As Mayor Rick Meehan, State Senator Jim Mathias and the governor, among others, strolled the Boardwalk they talked about how the beach replenishment project in Ocean City conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers saved Ocean City’s Boardwalk.“It is great to see the Boardwalk totally in place,” O’Malley said. “The mayor was just explaining to me...READ MORE

Army Corps Finds Beach Fared ‘Better Than Expected’

OCEAN CITY – The sea wall on the Boardwalk, along with other storm protection measures, did better in Ocean City than the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ expected. On Tuesday Baltimore District commander Col. Trey Jordan visited Ocean City to conduct a preliminary assessment of the Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project, or beach replenishment, following Hurricane Sandy. “The Corp of Engineers is interested in public safety and all of our projects like this are...READ MORE

Decatur Harriers Finish Strong at Baysides

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity cross country teams turned in strong performances at the Bayside Conference Championships last week with several Seahawks finishing among the top runners. The Decatur boys’ varsity team finished fourth overall out of the 11 teams in the Bayside Championships with several individual runners turning in strong times. Nick Molitor was the first Seahawks across the finish line at the cross country course at Cambridge-South Dorchester, also known as the...READ MORE

Seaside 10 Gets in Before Storm

OCEAN CITY- Before Hurricane Sandy started arriving in the resort area last weekend, the 20th Annual Seaside 10 and associated 5K were held in Ocean City with hundreds of runners participating. Over 500 runners competed in the annual events last Saturday with 260 in the 10-mile race and another 284 in the 5K race. The Seaside 10 started at the Inlet parking lot and continued north on the Boardwalk to 22nd Street before heading up Baltimore Ave. From there, the course continued up Coastal Highway...READ MORE

Storm Wreaks Havoc on Playoff Schedule

BERLIN- Several of Stephen Decatur’s fall sports teams’ forays into the state playoffs were put on hold this week by Hurricane Sandy, which caused cancellations of games throughout the Eastern Shore and across the state. Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team entered the state Class 3A-East region tournament as the number-two seed and earned a first-round bye. The Seahawks, who finished with a 10-2 record, will play River Hill at home whenever conditions improve to the point...READ MORE

Delmarva Elite Sharks Tryouts Slated

BERLIN- The Delmarva Elite Lacrosse Sharks will be holding tryouts for its under-13 and under-15 teams in December. The tryouts will be held at the Salisbury University Stadium on Sunday, December 2. Tryouts for both the under-13 and under-15 teams will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and a $10 tryout fee will be collected. For more information, visit www.delmarvaelitesharks.com. To register, contact Mark Quillin at mlquillin@verizon.net, or by calling (410) 883-3538. ...READ MORE

Seahawks, Eagles Face Off in Rivalry

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team lost to Wicomico, 19-6, last weekend, effectively ending any hope of advancing to the state Class 3A-East tournament this year. The Seahawks never got it going offensively against at home last Friday and fell to the visiting Indians, 19-6. With the loss, Decatur’s record fell to 4-5 on the season. The Seahawks will have the opportunity to end the season on a positive not this weekend against Worcester County rival Snow Hill with a .500...READ MORE

Worcester Boys Fall in ESIAC Title Game

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team mounted a big comeback attempt against Salisbury Christian last Friday in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) tournament final, but fell short and lost to the Jaguars, 3-2. The Mallards cruised past Holly Grove last Wednesday, 3-0, in the ESIAC semifinals to set up a date with Salisbury Christian on the road in the championship game last Friday. Worcester Prep fell behind early, 3-0, after Salisbury Christian...READ MORE

Sabres Top Mallards in 3rd Leg of Trilogy

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team lost to familiar old rival Saints Peter and Paul in the ESIAC championship game last Friday, 1-0, in overtime, putting a punctuation mark on the epic trilogy between the two teams this season. It’s always special when Worcester Prep and Saints Peter and Paul face off in any sport and last Friday’s girls’ varsity ESIAC championship game was no different. Worcester beat Salisbury School, 4-1, in the semifinals last...READ MORE

Atlantic Physical Therapy Tough Guy Of The Week

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Local Youth Wrestlers Strong in Regional Tourneys

WEST OCEAN CITY- Young wrestlers from the Eastern Shore Intensive Wrestling Club, based in West Ocean City, have been making some noise at several major tournaments across the region thus far this early season, placing in several age and weight classes and bringing home more than their share of hardware. The Eastern Shore Intensive Wrestling Club, under the direction of Coach Keith Tobin and his staff, provides young wrestlers in the area with training and mentoring all year long in an effort to...READ MORE

Things To Do Around Town

Every Saturday: Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon, Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation Association’s Huey Memorial Display restoration and continuous maintenance fund. For more information, 410-641-6888 or 410-213-2471. Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474. Open Monday-Saturday: Atlantic United Methodist...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 Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512 OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium...READ MORE

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Marianne Harrington SALISBURY -- Marianne Harrington passed away on Oct. 29 at Peninsula Regional Center in Salisbury. She was the wife of the late K.C.  (Hoss) Harrington Sr. She is survived by three children, K.C. Harrington Jr., Michael P. Harrington, Mary Harrington Bane. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Blakelyn Harrington, Corion Bane, Dillon Harrington, and Dallas Harrington; two daughters-in-law, Sherry Harrington and Michele Harrington; as well as many family members and...READ MORE

Best Bites On The Beach

Fruitland-Salisbury Restaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.com Just 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted Distinguished Restaurants of North America awards, one of only 220 in North America and the only one in this region. Serving dinner Tuesday-Sunday starting at 5 p.m. Also offering a 5 course...READ MORE

First-Degree Assault Charge

OCEAN CITY -- An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at his father and threatening to kill him during a verbal altercation. Last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to a residence on ocean Drive for a reported weapons violation that occurred during a domestic argument between a father and son. Officers arrived and met with a victim, who identified his son, Michael Joseph Ellingsen, 24, of Ocean City, as his...READ MORE

As Election Nears Finish Line, Councilman Seeks To Clarify Opponents’ ‘Disinformation’

OCEAN CITY -- Vying for his second term in Tuesday’s election, Councilman Doug Cymek is hoping voters return him to office as well as his allies who he thinks will return communication and leadership to the council. In an interview this week, Cymek talked about the vast differences between his first two years on the council (2008-2010) and the last two (2010-2012) when government was led by a different council majority. Along with the philosophical differences, Cymek addressed the absence...READ MORE

10th Anniversary Of Presidential Service Award For SD High School

This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Presidential Service Awards for Stephen Decatur High School and a total of 87 students received recognition. The program has three different distinctions --  bronze (100-174 hours of service), silver (175-249 hours of service), and gold (250+ hours of service). Above, Stephen Decatur High School Presidential Service Silver Award recipients included, back, Frank Mattes, Lucas Duker, and Monique Wise, and, front, Devynn Detzer, Emily-Kate Kolarik,...READ MORE

Third Graders At OC Elementary School Work On Patterns

Students in Kristie Fogle's third grade class at Ocean City Elementary School have been working on patterns.  Last week they were given tricky increasing and decreasing, numeric patterns to solve.  Pictured are Graham McCabe and Mac Gates working as partners. ...READ MORE

Buckingham Elementary Students Enjoy After School Academy Class

Buckingham Elementary School second grader Davion Rounds enjoyed showing his father, Robert Blake, the work he is doing in teacher Nancy Tessier’s After School Academy class – Strategies for Reading Success. Blake joined his son during Buckingham Elementary’s Lights on Afterschool celebration on Oct. 24. ...READ MORE

McLaughlin Speaks At Weekly OP Yacht Club Meeting

Dave McLaughlin, new manager of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, is pictured with Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Barbara Peletier after he was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting in the Ocean Pines Community Center. ...READ MORE

Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Employees Participate In Lee National Denium Day

Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley employees participated in the Lee National Denim Day on Friday, Oct> 12 by donating to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The employees put on their jeans and pink and with a match of funds from the agency raised $680. ...READ MORE

Klump Recognized For Distinctive Volunteer Efforts

Kim Klump, a local leader and advocate for suicide prevention, was recognized for her distinctive volunteer efforts and contributions to the community at the annual Maryland Rural Health Association Conference in Solomons Island last week. Klump received the 2012 Outstanding Rural Health Volunteer Award after being nominated by Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer LaMade, director of the Worcester County Core Service Agency; Ron Pilling, Klump and...READ MORE

Representative From Blue Cross/Blue Shield Speaks At NARFE's Monthly Luncheon

NARFE Chapter 2274 had as its guest speaker Anne Healy, representative from Blue Cross/Blue Shield, at NARFE's monthly luncheon at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Pictured, from left, are Arlene Page, chapter president; Anne Healy; and Anna Foultz, program chair ...READ MORE

Kiwanis Club Of Greater OP-OC Donates To Worcester County G.O.L.D.

At least twice a year, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donates to Worcester County G.O.L.D. as part of the Kiwanis "Priority One" Program that assists children from pre-natal to age 5. Above, G.O.L.D. President Margaret Yates accepts a $600 check from Kiwanis President Barbara Peletier as club liaison Jim Spicknall looks on. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Provider Gets Elite Honor SALISBURY – Peninsula Home Care, a licensed and certified home health service provider headquartered on the Lower Eastern Shore, announced it has been named to the Decision Health “2012 HomeCare Elite™.” HomeCare Elite is a compilation of the top-performing Medicare-certified home health agencies in the United States. This is the third time in four years the agency has been recognized with the ranking. “It is an honor to be recognized as...READ MORE

Things I Like

Driving around the morning after a storm Claire Danes in “Homeland” The relief of the power coming on after an outage My sons and dogs playing together The sweet sound of a sump pump doing its thing When change is good A sunny day after a few rainy ones Biking on Edgewater Ave. Fresh raw oysters Coming back from vacation on a Saturday Yellow notebook paper ...READ MORE

Advice When Taking Control Of Your Old 401(k) … Rolling Over Assets Comes With Some Decisions

OCEAN CITY -- When you change jobs, you have plenty to manage: the physical move, the new boss, altered assignments and responsibilities. The last thing you're likely to think about is the money left in your previous employer's 401(k) plan. In fact, according to research firm Cerulli Associates, more than one-third of all 401(k) balances, including those of retirees, currently lie dormant, with no further contributions being made. Given that the average employee changes jobs every four or five...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don't lose patience with those who are still not ready to act. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious...READ MORE