First graders Jordan Campbell, left, Ocean Pines, and Audrey Stearns, Berlin, do their own brand of dancing at Worcester Prep’s Beat the Winter Blues Spirit event. The event, sponsored by the Parents’ Associationincluded basketball games, competitions, dinner, and musical entertainment.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Scenes from the Tidewater School
The students of The Tidewater School by the Sea in Bishopville were excited to see snow falling early in the morning this week at school, but even more excited to actually go play in it outside. Students having a blast playing in the snow are Guilianna Cascio, Gavin Esch, Zach Dietz, Owen Esch, Aidan Kypreos, Lily… Read more »
OC Elementary Honors January Students of the Month
Ocean City Elementary School honored the January Students of the Month on Wednesday, Jan. 21, with a luncheon and a special cake sponsored by the Ocean City/Berlin Optimists. First row, from left, are Hannah Burke, Ashley Hoffman, Rhiannon Howard, Mae Purnell, Ava VanDornick and Eden Goldfarb; second row, second graders Rakiya Anderson, Alexis Black, Will Brown,… Read more »
Unused Gift Card Bill Vexing
BERLIN – Restaurants and retailers in the area sold thousands of dollars in gift certificates and gift cards during the holidays, a fair amount of which might never be used, but a bill introduced in the General Assembly this week could require the sellers to send a large portion of the revenue back to the… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Anna G. DawsonBERLIN – Anna G. Dawson (McCloskey), beloved wife of the late John J. Dawson, entered heaven on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.She was a member of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church and was active in the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 9053 and her… Read more »
My Thoughts
Insider loves breakfast, any time of day. His best friend prefers scrapple as her breakfast meat. She likes it cooked think and mushy, while the old guy likes his thin and fried crisp, almost like a potato chip. After all, we are dealing with pig snouts here. Insider thinks all sausage links should be outlawed…. Read more »
A Week in Business
New Administrator NamedBERLIN – Taylor Bank President and CEO Raymond M. Thompson has announced that Carl A. Vandivier has been promoted to Information Systems Administrator at the Main Office in Berlin. Vandivier joined Taylor Bank’s Computer Department in 1999. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Information Systems from Salisbury University Perdue School of… Read more »
Winners of Mah Jong Tournament at Temple Bat Yam
The Temple Bat Yam recently held its first Mah Jong Tournament. Pictured above are the winners. From left are Joan Keller, first prize, $100; Enid Levine, second prize, $75; and Sandie Friedman, 3rd prize, $50.
MBS Catholic School Donates Money to Birthright
Seventh graders, with their teacher Santa Barbara, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently made donations to Birthright, an organization sponsored by the Diocese of Wilmington that offers support to expectant mothers who choose life.
Ocean Pines Garden Club Elects Officers for 2009
The Ocean Pines Garden Club recently elected its officers for the year. Pictured, from left, are Barbara Ferger, treasurer; Betty Ertel, corresponding secretary; and Darlene Musitano, president. Not pictured are Carolyn Henglein, vice president, and Marian Bickerstaff, recording secretary.