BERLIN- More than 170 golfers came out to support Atlantic General Hospital during the 16th Annual Fall Golf Classic in late September, which raised more than $98,000 for the hospital’s foundation.“We are extremely pleased with the level of community support for this year’s event,” said Amy Unger, director of development at Atlantic General Hospital. “Even in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Alleged Knife Assault
OCEAN PINES- A West Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last week after allegedly chasing another man around a residence in Ocean Pines with a knife.A little after 10 p.m. on October 2, an Ocean Pines Police officer responded to a residence on Brandywine Drive in Ocean Pines for a reported attempted… Read more »
Showell Elementary Students Learn About Fire Prevention
Students at Showell Elementary got to learn about fire safety from experienced firemen from Showell and Ocean Pines. “Stop, drop and Roll” was the mantra of the day. Pictured left to right: volunteer firefighters Barry Gusst, Jack Pinkham, Jr., along with kindergarten students Khi Reid and Cassandra Perry.
OC Elementary 4th Graders Write Haikus
Ocean City Elementary School’s fourth-grade students wrote fall poems. Mrs. Danisavich’s students wrote fall haiku. A haiku is a traditional Japanese three-line poem that captures a moment in nature. Traditionally, the first line has five syllables, the second line has seven syllables, and the third line has five syllables. Pictured, first row from left: Jessica… Read more »
Bank of Ocean City’s SDHS Football MVP of the Week
The Bank of Ocean City continues to sponsor the live broadcast of Stephen Decatur High School’s football games on WQMR 101.1FM this season. In addition, the bank is presenting a weekly plaque to the MVP of each game as well as making a $50 donation to the football program’s athletic boosters. Above, from left, are… Read more »
4th Grader Plays Guitar on Performance Day at OC Elementary
Maggie Bunting, a fourth-grade student at Ocean City Elementary School, performed for her class during “Performance Day” in Mr. Rick Chapman’s music class. Students prepare and perform many different types of acts for their classmates either alone or in groups. Students thoroughly enjoy these special days.
Lollipop the Clown Visits Showell Elementary
During school lunch week, Lollipop the Clown came to Showell Elementary School’s lunch period to encourage children that manners matter. Showell kindergarten student Calvin Lorance is smiling and using good manners with Lollipop and his mother, Katie McAleer.
Delmar Sherwin-Williams Associates Donate Day of Painting to Diakonia
Members of the Delmar Peninsula Sherwin-Williams Associates recently spent the day painting the interior of the Diakonia buildings and the exterior trim. Pictured, from left: Don Anderson manager of West OC Sherwin-Williams; Chris Roberson manager of Fenwick Island Duron Paint; Stephanie Lambros, assistant manager, West OC Sherwin-Williams; Rob Bender, manager of Salisbury Duron Paint; Larry… Read more »
SDHS and Worcester Prep Students Join OP Environment Committee
Despite the cold, damp, windy weather on Sunday, October 18, young men from SDHS and Worcester Prep joined OP Environment & Natural Assets Committee members to plant 44 trees at the South Gate Pond. Pictured from left to right: Dave Blazer, Chair, OP Environment and Natural Assets Committee; Jake Blazer, Joe Iacona, Morgan Bissell, Ben… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Celebrates 50 Years
The Worcester County Garden Club recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Clarion Fountainebleu Hotel in Ocean City with 12 past-presidents and several dignitaries in attendance. Pitcured, seated are Joan Vetare, Evelyn Mumford, Francis Mumford, and Jane Coates. Pictured back row, left to right: Diane Savage, Marion Novack, Margaret Davis, Margaret Markiewicz, Nancy Lynch, Pat… Read more »