Students from Worcester County recently inducted into the Alpha Nu Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Wor-Wic Community College are shown in the front row, from left, Jennifer Neeb, Lauren Powell, Timothy Reagin and Diana Schultz of Berlin. In the back, from left, are Maria Valdez of Berlin, Robert Lang III and Charles Overholt… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2008
OC Gems Red Hat Group Road Trip
The wind was howling and it was pouring rain but the intrepid OC Gems Red Hat group took a road trip to Victoria’s in Rehoboth for lunch. Pictured, from left, are Linda Chambers, Laura Perry, Linda Herzberg and Marian Ammerman.
CFES awards community needs grant to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has awarded a $4,500 community needs grant to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) to support the marketing and communication activities of the Delmarva Environmental Educators Network, a coalition of 25 regional partners. Pictured, from left, are Spicer Bell, CFES president; and representing the MCBP, Dave Wilson,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Children Praise Dancers
The Children Praise Dancers of the Community Church at Ocean Pines perform Sundays for the congregation during the Contemporary Service at 9:15 a.m. in celebration of Faith. Pictured, front row, Jessa Hoover, Ashlyn Elliott, Anna Rosenberg and Molly Compher; back, Brittany Hoffman, Atlea Compher and Remy Trader. Submitted Photos
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although your energy level is high, be careful not to commit to too many projects at this time. You’ll do better focusing on just a few tasks rather than spreading yourself too thin.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your heart might be leading you in one direction, but pay… Read more »
Things I Like
Watching taped shows on the DVRThat gas prices are almost reasonableCrown molding in a room One of my son’s big yawns A low-scoring college football game Chicken and dumplings The movie, ‘Run Fatboy Run’ A few remaining leaves hanging on a bare tree Saturday Night Live’s political skitsMovies featuring ‘80s classic songsA glass of wine… Read more »
Wind Turbines Hearing Set For OC This Month
OCEAN CITY – Private usage of alternate energy sources, namely small wind turbines, could become a reality in Ocean City by next year.Ocean City Planner Jesse Houston brought an ordinance before the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday, outlining guidelines and regulations for the permitted usage of small wind turbines as an accessory source of power… Read more »
Rezoning Overview Provides Details Of Future Rules
SNOW HILL – An overview of how the draft rezoning implements provisions of the 2006 Worcester County Comprehensive Plan has essentially provided a preview of the provisions of the anxiously awaited rezoning ordinance.The rewritten zoning and subdivision codes, which are necessary to implement the 31-month old plan, have not yet been released to the public…. Read more »
Md. Wants County To Address Landfill’s Methane Gas Buildup
SNOW HILL – Methane gas is building up at the capped Berlin landfill facility, but the concentrations are small and not harmful, county staff said this week.“It’s not heading to the west,” said Public Works Director John Tustin. “It’s not migrating toward the community.”The two exceedences detected have migrated closer to the southwestern property line,… Read more »
Humane Society Supplies Stolen
WEST OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Humane Society in West Ocean City fell victim to a burglary this week when an unknown suspect or suspects broke into a storage facility and a van on the property and wiped out the facility’s supply of pet food and other goods.Worcester County Humane Society staffer Kristy Haley… Read more »