Assateague National Park Ranger Chris Seymour spoke to the Democratic Women’s Club last month. Pictured are Diana Gross, president; Seymour; Dell Purrell, president-elect for 2012; and Marge SeBour, vice president.
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Annual OC / Berlin Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale Begins
The Annual Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale began last month. Pictured above with their tree are Ryan and Kristy Haley with their three children, Tanner, Gabby and Callie. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and weekdays, 3-7 p.m. on Route 589 across from the Steer Inn in Berlin. All… Read more »
Community Raises $20,000 For Worcester County Developmental Center
Thanks to community support, $20,000 was raised for Worcester County Developmental Center in a recent benefit dinner held at Liquid Assets Bistro & Package Goods in Ocean City. Liquid Assets owner John Trader donated all the food and beverages and provided the perfect place to showcase the programs and services of WCDC. Above, WCDC clients present… Read more »
Things I Like
A good parallel parking job Christmas paradesMy newly paved streetFamily pictures with SantaWeekends with no plans A coffee with a little Irish in itDavid Halberstam’s booksA fake Christmas tree that looks realGetting holiday cards in the mailCrawling into bed after a long dayParade floats with little kids
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): I’m sure, like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are,… Read more »
Berlin Survey Help Requested
BERLIN — As part of their effort to join the Sustainable Maryland Certified (SMC) initiative, Berlin officials are asking town residents to speak up and take part in a survey that will be used to assess a variety of community conditions.The survey will seek data on everything from stormwater management complaints and natural resources, to… Read more »
Winterfest Attendance Sets Record For Holiday Weekend
OCEAN CITY – Winterfest of Lights broke a record this past Thanksgiving weekend holding the largest attendance in the past decade.Who could have resisted the unusually warm November evenings and holiday light displays ranging from sharks to dinosaurs, as well as the 12 Days of Christmas? Not many, according to city officials, which is why… Read more »
Business Requests Council Step Up Downtown Efforts
SALISBURY – A member of the downtown business community approached the Salisbury City Council this week to express her frustration with the violence and her perception that there is a lack of effort in the area.WMDT 47 News General Manager Kathleen McLain is disappointed with the brawl that broke out in the Plaza Gateway Building… Read more »
More Tourism Funds For Worcester
SNOW HILL — Worcester County Tourism (WCT) is set to receive a healthy boost in state funding in the next fiscal year.The Maryland Office of Tourism has awarded Worcester County nearly $50,000 more in advertising and marketing grant money than the prior year. This brings the total for state grant funding to WCT from 60,722… Read more »
Local Extreme Makeover Show Airs Dec. 9
SALISBURY — The long-awaited airing of an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode featuring a local family is set for next Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. on ABC.This fall, the cast of ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition knocked on the door of the Johnson-Goslee family in Mardela and advised the family it had… Read more »