OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council today approved a five-year agreement with Coca-Cola Refreshments for the beverage company to be the town’s exclusive beverage franchise holder.The contract, which takes effect April 2, has an estimated annual value of $286,172. The franchise contract, among other things, designates Coca-Cola as the “official soft drink… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Business News Of The Week
Seminars AttendedOCEAN CITY — Reese Cropper, III, owner of Insurance Management Group, Inc. in Ocean City, attended the 2012 College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) Conference from Jan 26-29.Attendees were lawyers and insurance agents that specialize in condominium risks as well as community managers from across the United States. The law seminar provides a unique… Read more »
What’s Your Sign
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Although the pace is slow, it’s ongoing. Expect to hear news soon.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You should be feeling very proud of the fine effort you’ve made… Read more »
Salisbury Mayor Speaks At Democratic Women’s Club Meeting
Beef ‘N Beer Gala Held By STAR Charities
STAR Charities held its annual Beef ‘N Beer gala last month at the American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City. Proceeds from the event go to purchase phone cards for our military overseas. Pictured, from left, are Lee Taylor, Stephan Pavlos, Pete Evans, Greg Caldwell, Don Wann, Gene Jackson, Graham Caldwell, Star Charities President Anna… Read more »
OP Garden Club Installs 2012 Officers
The Ocean Pines Garden Club installed officers for 2012 at an Ocean Pines Yacht Club luncheon last month. Pictured, from left, are Sharon Puser, Treasurer; Daryl Carpenter, Corresponding Secretary; Suzanne Brooke, Recording Secretary; Anita Roberts, Co-Vice President (Gail Jankowski, Co-Vice President, not shown); and Barbara Ferger, President.
OC Lions Members Wist, Cannon Named “Melvin Jones” Fellows
Ocean City Lions Club members Ron Wist, left, and Wayne Cannon have recently been named “Melvin Jones” Fellows by Lions International. The Fellowship is the Lions Clubs International Foundation’s highest honor and represents humanitarian qualities such as generosity, compassion and concern for the less fortunate. The Honor is named for Jones, a Chicago businessman who… Read more »
Wolf Den Pack 589 Participates In Recycling Program
The Pack 589, Wolf Den of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School got an opportunity to serve their community and participate in recycling through the St. John Neumann Catholic Church Aluminum Can Program., which benefits the church’s scholarship fund. The church counts on the parishioners and community to gather their aluminum cans for recycling. They are… Read more »
Man Indicted For Manslaughter In Bar Owner’s Death
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County grand jury last week indicted a West Ocean City man on manslaughter and assault charges for his role in the death of a West Ocean City bar owner in October.Last Wednesday, the grand jury indicted Cyle Walker, 26, of West Ocean City, on manslaughter, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct… Read more »
Things I Like
The movie theater in SalisburyListening to attorneys argueAn old couchThat dogs don’t talkGeorge Clooney in ‘The Descendants’ Stinky cheese that tastes greatFried oyster sandwichesWhen my sons high-five each otherAll of the Ava benefits being heldGetting a postcard in the mailKeeping a secret