Weekly Ocean City Basketball League ResultsShawn J. SoperSports EditorOCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s winter boys basketball league is continuing with a full slate of games at Northside Park. The following is a quick look at some recent league action:– Key Advisor Group 58-AGH 37: Tevon Tyre scored 19 points while… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Decatur Athletes Honored By School Board
NEWARK – Stephen Decatur’s fall athletes collected several All-Bayside and All-State honors in various sports and each were honored by the Worcester County Board of Education last week. Six Decatur football players were recognized for achieving All-Bayside Conference honors. Honored were junior quarterback Tim Donnelly, wide receiver Chris Crocker, linebacker Jeff Jester, James Reid, who… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Ann Burke Buzzerd DickenBERLIN – Ann Burke Buzzerd Dicken, 76, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at her home in Ocean City. Born in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helena Burke Buzzerd. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Samuel Dicken; three sons, Theodore Dicken and his wife Stephanie… Read more »
WOC Retail Store Offers Little Bit Of Everything
OCEAN CITY – Known for its unique home gifts and accessories, Monkey’s Trunk offers everything from candleholders to hand painted chests, providing a unique flair of home décor to the resort area and offering a continuously changing array of merchandise for customers to enjoy. Monkey’s Trunk owner John Meyers sat down with The Dispatch last… Read more »
2008 National Geographic Geography Bee at Worcester Prep
Winners of the 2008 National Geographic Geography Bee at Worcester Prep were, above, eighth-grade student Christopher Potvin, left, Snow Hill, first place; and Cole Phillips, eighth grade, Seaford, second. Potvin, who has been honored with other awards for mathematics and oratory, was also the Worcester Geography Bee champion in 2007. Below, grades 4-6 champions in… Read more »
Buckingham Elementary
Buckingham Elementary School recently hosted its annual Donuts for Dads with more than 300 fathers attending. Donuts for Dads is a vital part of the Family Involvement Program at Buckingham Elementary. Above are Gary Williams and Bethany Williams.
Buckingham Elementary School & Stephen Decatur High School
Every Friday at Buckingham Elementary School, Stephen Decatur High School students come over and mentor some of the students. Here are Erika Anders, Emma Newell, Makeyla Garcia and Tynajah Bowen.
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Jackson Wingert, third grader at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, recently took over as “Principal” for an entire day. Jackson’s parents, John and Rhonda Wingert, were the lucky winners of a live auction at last year’s dinner fundraiser. The auction will take place again this year on Friday, Feb. 8 at Magnolia’s Restaurant in Ocean… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary
Third grade students at Ocean City Elementary School recently created three-dimensional snowmen with their families. They could use any materials around the house to create their snowmen. Pictured are students from Mrs. Glover’s class, Alex DeSilver, Jason Hearne, Brennan Holloway, Hailey Brown and Brice Messick.
Things I Like
My bookshelf of old “Resorters” “Ocean City Before Condominiums” by Dot Mumford Watching cold weather games in my warm house Weekend trips to New York City Crossing the Bay Bridge with a freighter below Raw oysters on the half shell The sound of breaking waves from the pier The crackling of a fire while eating… Read more »