Jillian and Sara Mitrecic presented the $905 collected during the annual Ocean City Elementary School fundraiser to Worcester County Humane Society volunteer Nancy Wein. In addition to collecting money for the shelter, students donated food, treats, toys, beds and blankets for the homeless animals.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Snow Hill 7th Grader Wins Championship Round of Geography Bee
Zachary Dix, center, a seventh grade student, won the championship round of the Geography Bee at Snow Hill Middle School on Jan. 8. He will next take a qualifying test in order to participate in the state level National Geographic Bee in April. Pictured with Zachary are Principal Janet Simpson, left, and retired teacher Mr. Robert Fisher, right,… Read more »
Students Sell Halloween Candy to Raise Money for a Wounded Soldier
Random Acts of Kindness are not so random with these Middle School students from Worcester Prep. They and their friends from the Random Acts of Kindness Club sold their Halloween candy to raise money for a wounded soldier who is a father of seven. Their selfless act inspired fellow classmates to collect loose change and… Read more »
My Thoughts
Baseball is known as America’s favorite pastime. Insider does not think that’s the case anymore. Football seems to now be this country’s favorite sports. Why else would those crazy lunatics stand in the freezing rain and snow to watch their favorite team each Sunday? The old guy does not know too many Orioles fans who… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Rada M. LewisBERLIN – Rada M. Lewis, 99, of Berlin, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Berlin. Lewis was born in Whaleyville, MD and was the daughter of the late Levin T. and the late Louianna (Parker) Jones. She had been a steamstress for the former Berlin Shirt Factory and was… Read more »
A Week In Business
Selzer Appointed Resident DirectorWEST OCEAN CITY – The local office of Merrill Lynch in Ocean City has appointed a resident director this year. Christine Selzer has accepted the position. “I am very excited about leading the office of 10 financial advisors and four assistants,” Selzer said. Selzer will still actively service her currents clients with her… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
He’s just not that into us anymore.There was a time when Beckett was fascinated by our face, expressions, voice and every move. Now it’s all about what else is going on around him. All of you parents reading this understand this progression all too well.I was thinking about this the other morning when I went… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you’re getting kudos and other positive reactions to your suggestions, don’t let the cheers drown out some valid criticisms. Better to deal with them now than later.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Following your keen Bovine intuition pays off, as you not only reassess the suggestions some people… Read more »
Things I Like
The Sunday morning news interviews Hoping for a Ravens-Eagles Super Bowl My son when he is all bundled up for outsideACC college basketball seasonShort runs in the cold Having someone else do my taxes Waking up and realizing it’s not a week day Taking down the holiday decorations When health insurance does what it’s supposed… Read more »
Art League of Ocean City Recognizes Volunteer of the Year
Art League of Ocean City President Rina Thaler recently recognized Joy Faulkner as the organization’s Volunteer of the Year. The award was made at the ALOC annual meeting. Officers were installed at the meeting as well including Thaler as president; Vice President Jill Glassman; Treasurer Lyn Burr; Recording Secretary Jean Scanlon; and Corresponding Secretary Paige… Read more »