Jerry and Deb Sinnott, owners of J/R’s Ribs, recently presented the proceeds from their second annual fundraiser to Women Supporting Women. The event raised $1,700. The couple is pictured with WSW Community Relations Coordinator Emily Karnbauer.
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Friends Honor Memory
A Japanese Red Maple was planted at the Ocean Pines Golf Course, near the clubhouse, on Dec. 2 in memory of Betty Britton, who passed away recently. Members of the Ocean Pines Wednesday Bridge Club and Tuesday Night Bridge Club donated the tree. Pictured, from left, are Dottie and Bob Danchik; Anna Foultz; Scott Lenox, assistant golf professional, Ocean… Read more »
First Shore Federal Gift To New Field House
A $10,000 leadership gift has been made by First Shore Federal Savings & Loan to the capital campaign to build a new athletic field house at Stephen Decatur High School’s Seahawk Stadium. The capital campaign is a project of the SDHS Alumni Association. Above, First Shore Federal President Marty Neat, Berlin branch manager Patti Feeheley… Read more »
Things I Like
by Steven Green
The first night the Christmas tree is up Ginger beer Woodberry Kitchen in Hampden The tunes in “Rock of Ages” Polenta A street full of decorated housesSweet vindicationA cold day with no windFast Internet servicePeople watching at paradesOld blueprints
What’s Your Sign
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): At this time you might want to resist that otherwise admirable Aries penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in mind that a delicate situation calls for patience.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your aspects favor more diplomacy and fewer direct confrontations when dealing with… Read more »
Resort To Slash Retiree Benefits
OCEAN CITY – During this week’s Mayor and City Council’s presentation of benefits and compensation study, town employee retirement benefits became a heated topic, as the council began eliminating the benefits from all directions.The town recently offered a retirement incentive to employees in attempts to persuade some into retirement. According to the presentation, the incentive… Read more »
Council Differs On Health Insurance Changes
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on town employee medical coverage at this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting had tempers flaring, as the council tossed around drastic proposals in changing employee health benefits.The town’s current health coverage for employees includes medical, prescription, dental and vision. This coverage will remain but exactly how much the town will… Read more »
City Targets New Employee Pay, Days Off, Tuition Costs
OCEAN CITY – Pay checks, sick days, holidays and vacations are no longer looking so promising when applying to work for the town of Ocean City, as the council begins to cut down on benefits in attempts to save costs.During the Mayor and City Council meeting this week, a presentation was given on a study… Read more »
Appeals Court Weighs In On Chamber, Ex-Director Case
BERLIN – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals last week issued a series of opinions in the ongoing dispute between a former Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce executive director and his previous employer, ruling generally against the chamber on several key points and remanding the issue of attorney fees back to the Worcester County… Read more »
Flaws Revealed In Ignition Program
BERLIN – A Maryland Department of Legislative Services audit released this week revealed a large percentage of Marylanders required to participate in the state’s ignition interlock program as a condition of probation in drunk-driving cases are not being closely monitored.The Department of Legislative Services this week released the findings of an audit of the state’s… Read more »