Local Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Chief KC Harrington was sworn in as a member of the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission. Chief Harrington was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley and sworn into office by Worcester County Clerk of Court Stephen V. Hales on October 13, 2009. Chief Harrington will serve a five-year term on the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2009
6th Graders Take Part in Learning/Volunteering Activities
Students in all schools in Maryland take part in service learning/volunteer activities as part of a graduation requirement. As part of the Berlin Intermediate School Dolphin Team’s Service Learning Project, 6th grade students collected trash from the beach in Ocean City and recorded the data to be used in a public service announcement. As part of their Service… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Linda Lee HickmanBERLIN- Linda Lee Hickman, 62, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Spare and Helen Griffin Spare. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Hickman Johnson and her husband Brian of Bishopville and two grand dogs Lacey and… Read more »
What Others Are Saying: Time to Tap Rainy Day Fund?
What Others Are Saying: Time to Tap Rainy Day Fund?Fearing steep budget cuts that could lead to more furloughs, layoffs and cuts to state services, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are urging the state to dip into its $640 million rainy day fund. Normally, such an idea is heresy… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Editor:Ocean City Council member Doug Cymek recently expressed concern about leaks coming out of discussions that took place during the council’s secret meetings. According to the councilman, “there are some people on this council who believe that the public should know everything that is going on at all times.”My response to Councilman Cymek’s concern is… Read more »
A Week In Business
Wor-Wic Adds InstructorsBERLIN- Curtis Satterfield of Salisbury was recently hired as instructor of computer studies at Wor-Wic Community College. Before joining Wor-Wic, he was an information systems infrastructure specialist at the Celeste Industries Corp. in Easton. Satterfield received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Frostburg State University and his master’s degree in information systems… Read more »
People in Society
Your Neighbors Lending a Helping Hand Throughout the Community
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Lots of choices could make it difficult to select what is best for your needs. Avoid snap judgments. Take the time to check them all out to find the one that really meets your goals.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You could once again experience pressure from others who… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
There’s no fear or all fear, and there’s not much in between.This lack of gray area with my kid never ceases to amaze me. It presents itself often throughout the randomness that is life with a toddler, but nowhere is it more evident than on the beach.My wife and I love days on the beach,… Read more »
Things I Like
Barry Levinson’s account of the Colts Nutella on a warm piece of toast Taking my son somewhere he has never been Getting a fraud alert A greasy cheesesteak with fried onionsThe advice, ‘just give it to God’Relaxing at home during a Nor’easterPacking to go somewhere warmA sushi roll with avocadoShoes that are waterproofA book on… Read more »