I am constantly amazed these days at how our little boy is changing, and it seems like he picks up some new sound, facial expression or activity every day. As of this writing, some of the biggest changes I have noticed have to do with diapers, teeth and clapping. Here are some thoughts on each.Diaper… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2009
My Thoughts
Today you can cross the Atlantic Ocean in a couple of hours and it means nothing. Does anyone really have to get across the ocean in a couple of hours? What could possibly be that important? Crossing the big pond was a lot more fun when it took several days aboard one of the major… Read more »
A Week in Business
Two Earn CertificationBERLIN – The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that Darlene Jameson, MPH, RD, LDN, and Linda Keplinger, RN, ABOC, achieved Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE®) status by successfully completing the Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators. Candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements to be able to take the examination. Achieving certification status… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Try to say as little as possible about the work you’re doing through the end of the month. Then you can make your announcement and accept your well-deserved plaudits.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You face a more difficult challenge than you expected. But with that strong Taurean determination,… Read more »
Unique Book Distributor at Annual Boat Show
The 26th Annual Seaside Boat Show hosted hundreds of vendors last weekend during its annual holiday show. One of the exhibitors was Barefoot Books, a distributor of unique and inspirational children’s books. Above, Barefoot Books stallholder Pamella A. Russell of Berlin is pictured with Martha Todd of Ocean Pines. Photo by Patsy Bell
Guest Speaker at Monthly Kiwanis Club Meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently learned about the Maryland Coastal Bays Program during its monthly meeting. Pictured is Anita Ferguson Todd, outreach coordinator, being thanked by Club President Corky Widerman for being last month’s guest speaker.
OC Surfrider Foundation gets $2500 Donation from High School Volunteers
Ocean City Surfrider Foundation’s Shelly Dawson accepts a $2,500 check from Lindsey Chetalat, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School, who was one of three Baltimore Ravens’ outstanding community volunteers for 2008. Chetalat received her award during the Ravens victory over the Redskins in December. The standout selected the Surfriders to receive the grant for their… Read more »
Pancake Supper to be Held at OP Community Church
A Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Community Church at Ocean Pines. The event is sponsored by the youth who will be a part of the Appalachia Service Project this summer. The pancake supper is an annual fundraiser to support their summer mission trip to Appalachia to repair homes for… Read more »
Shockley Named 2009 Professional Advisor of the Year
Ocean City attorney Raymond C. Shockley has been named the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s (CFES) 2009 Professional Advisor of the Year in recognition of his outstanding service in promoting philanthropy for the benefit of the community. Shockley has been responsible for helping to establish over $2 million in endowed gifts at the foundation… Read more »
Things I Like
Buying roses any time but Valentine’s DayMovies about the Kennedys Conde Nast magazines Memories of playing in a tree stand as a kidDiscovering new wines A colorful orchid Fast forwarding through commercialsThe unique smell of an atticHans Christian Andersen’s writings Stemless wine glasses The Berlin mural on the south side of Boomers