OCEAN CITY – The second reading of the ordinance that will change open container violations from arrestable to non-arrestable offenses was passed 6-1 this week, but not without protest from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).“Every alcohol-related tragedy begins with an open container,” said MADD Program Specialist Nancy Rainer this week in a plea to the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2008
My Thoughts
The old guy just does not trust calculators. He didn’t trust them back when they were simply called adding machines, and he don’t trust them today. He actually enjoys sitting down and mentally totaling a column of figures. Keeps the old mind sharp. Besides, how do you know when you hit a wrong key on… Read more »
A Week In Business
Brennan, Erdie Lead OfficeOCEAN PINES – Peter Copenhaver, branch vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean Pines office has announced the top producers for April.Edie Brennan was the top listing agent and Greg Erdie was the top sales agent.New Employees AnnouncedBERLIN – Becker Morgan Group, Inc. recently welcomed various new staff members to their… Read more »
40 Years And Counting For Layton’s Dip n’ Donuts In OC
OCEAN CITY – For the past 40 years, Layton’s Dip N’ Donuts Family Restaurant has been providing donuts, food and memories to locals and visitors alike, and with high hopes for a strong summer season, owner Larry Layton looks forward to continuing that tradition this summer and for years to come.The Layton family purchased the… Read more »
Brownie Troop 358
Brownie Troop 358, which meets at Worcester Prep, recently made a donation to the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center. The girls sold over 1,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Pictured, front from left, are Alexandra Van Orden, Berlin; Margaret Coutu, Willards; Isabel Dashiell, Ocean City; Melissa Laws, Berlin; Kathleen Emche, Ocean Pines; Eva Parks, Onancock;… Read more »
2008 Mary Ann Royal Award
The presentation of the 2008 Mary Ann Royal Award went to Nancy Smith during the May monthly meeting of the Worcester County Garden Club (WCGC). The first president of WCGC and a member of the House of Delegates, Mrs. Norman Polk, established this award in honor of her friend Many Ann Royal. Pictured with Smith… Read more »
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has awarded a $1,000 technical mini-grant to the Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross (ARC) to purchase a new telephone system for staff and volunteer use. Pictured, from left, are John Culp, ARC executive director; John Donaghy, ARC board member; Spicer Bell, CFES President; Mark… Read more »
Tuesday, May 20 – Little River Band Performing In OC
OCEAN CITY – An exciting addition to Ocean City’s Memorial Day weekend is coming to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center when Little River Band performs in concert on Saturday, May 24 at 8 p.m.Tickets can be purchased in person at the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Lots of possibilities begin to open up by midweek. Some seem more appealing than others. But wait for more facts to emerge later on before you consider which to choose.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Bravo to the determined Bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search… Read more »
Things I Like
When the Cruisers roll into town Watching my infant son sleepOld ‘Taxi’ rerunsDriving on InterstatesNeil Young’s “Old Man”A good napThe old vented baseball hatsA rainbow after an afternoon thunderstorm Being in the hospital for a good thingFeeding my sonWhen the Cruisers roll out of town