Peaceful mornings at homeGrammar nerdsSwimming with my sonsWhen my weekend to do list is shortWatermelon in the summerWatching a group of kids danceThe Netflix show, “Marcella”Soup and salad for a mealThat my wife takes care of all the back to school shoppingBroiled crab cakesNew shoes that feel old
Monthly Archives: September 2016
United Way Presents Wicomico Public Libraries With $35,000 Check For New Adult Literacy Program
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently presented Wicomico Public Libraries a $35,000 check for a new adult literacy program, Project READ+. The program, initiated by the Rotary Club of Wicomico County, will provide free tutoring to adults in the five areas of literacy. Project READ+ will establish a corps of volunteers to educate… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 2, 2016
The Warren Cottage was located on the corner of 5th Street and the Boardwalk. Owned and managed by Berlin native Mary Purnell Warren, it had 12 rooms with a kitchen annex in the rear.Damaged in the March Storm of 1962, the property was sold and plans made to transport it to a new location in… Read more »
School Date Mandate Right Move For Maryland
Nobody likes being told what to do. Whether a kid, young adult or a geriatric, being forced to do something against the will is never welcomed. That’s essentially what’s happening in Maryland right now with the post-Labor Day start. The governor is telling the state’s school system in clear terms when they can start and… Read more »
Fenwick Median Areas Source Of Concern For Some
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials agreed to consider changes to the median plantings in Fenwick Island following concerns voiced last week.At Friday’s meeting of the town council, Council member Vicki Carmean offered to begin exploring alternatives for the medians, which she said were in poor shape.“I am very concerned about the wretched condition of the… Read more »
High School Tennis Grand Prix Concludes
OCEAN CITY- The Delmarva High School Grand Prix summer-long tennis tournament series concluded last weekend with championships earned in several divisions.The championship tournaments featured top players from seven different high schools vying for the coveted trophies. The boys’ Gold Flight was dominated by players from Bennett High School. Bennett’s Luke Murphy beat another Bennett player… Read more »
OC Center For Arts Announces Opening Reception
OCEAN CITY — A pair of accomplished landscape painters are spotlighted during September in the Thaler Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The Galleria on the balcony will feature an “artists’ choice” all-media group show.The public is invited to the free opening reception at the Arts Center on First Friday, Sept. 2,… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – September 2, 2016
With school starting next week, Beckett’s summer reading has kicked into high gear, finally.Although it looked doubtful a few weeks ago, due to some major procrastinating, it looks like he will surpass his minimum eight-book requirement.It’s been a summer of biographies for Beckett after an initial dive into R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series didn’t go so… Read more »
State Senator Jim Mathias Visits MSSA Atlantic Coast Chapter
State Senator Jim Mathias visited the MSSA Atlantic Coast Chapter last week and described some of the activities that the State House will be addressing in the coming year and some of the items that have occurred in the past year. Pictured, from left, are Buddy Siegel, Senior Vice President; John McFalls, Secretary; Mathias; Ron… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – September 2, 2016
Good Samaritan ThankedEditor:On Monday morning I decided to stop at Food Lion in Ocean Pines to pick up a few items to take with me to work. After shopping I realized I had locked my keys in my car along with my cell phone. The store manager was very nice and let me use the… Read more »