Winners in the National Geography Bee in Grades 4-8 at Worcester Prep were, from left, Lucas Payne, first place; Alison Greer, third place; and Billy Brittingham, second place. Payne, as school champion, will take a written test to qualify for the State Finals. The students will be honored at the Worcester Preparatory School Awards Convocation… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Lower Shore Enterprises Honors Salisbury University with 2009 Award
Lower Shore Enterprises (LSE) recently honored Salisbury University (SU) with its 2009 Employer of the Year Award, recognizing the school for more than a decade of commitment to hiring people with disabilities. Above, LSE Executive Director Jack Heath, left, is pictured with Dale Kovalik, SU Commons assistant manager, and Paul Land, SU auxiliary services director.
OC/Berlin Optimist Club Donates to Junior Golf Program
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club President Bob Russell, left, presents a $500 check to Bill Hickey, president of Ocean Pines Board of Golf Governors to support Junior Golf. The funds will be used to support clinics, lessons and a tournament for young golfers.
Local County Commission for Women Meets at History Luncheon
Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women met recently to finalize plans for its annual Women’s History Luncheon fundraiser on March 24 at the Clarion Hotel. This year’s theme will feature women authors of Worcester County. Pictured at the planning session are, from left, Diane McGraw, Kathy Muncy, Meg Garety, Bev Thoman and Felicia… Read more »
OCPD Hosts First Donut Smackdown at Mayor’s New Year’s Open House
The Ocean City Police Department hosted its first Ocean City “Donut-Smackdown” at the 14th Annual Mayor & City Council Open House on Jan. 1. Layton’s Family Restaurant and the Minit-Market supplied donuts for nearly 400 visitors at City Hall. Guests were asked to make a donation to whichever donut they liked the best. Donations benefited… Read more »
AGH Gets Donation From Peninsula Imaging LLC
Peninsula Imaging LLC recently donated $25,000 to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Robert Corcoran of Peninsula Imaging; Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Dr. Peter Libby of Peninsula Imaging; Amy Unger, Atlantic General Hospital director of development; Dr. Assen Todorov of Peninsula Imaging; and Todd Hershey, chair of the… Read more »
People in Society
Snapshots of Those Lending Helping Hands Throughout the Community
Things I Like
Fridays A clear winter sky full of stars Playoff football How my toddler will eat anything Turkey chiliSnow on a frozen body of waterReading in a quiet houseGetting a surprise in the mailSomething sweet after seafoodHearing good news from a friendWatching a kid climb a tree
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Use that Arian charm to help make a difficult workplace transition easier for everyone. News about a long-awaited decision can be confusing. Don’t jump to conclusions.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Although you might well be tempted to be more extravagant than you should be at this time, I’m… Read more »
Worcester Girls Fall to Flames, 48-22
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team hung with visiting Greenwood Mennonite for about a quarter on Tuesday before falling to the Flames, 48-22.The Mallards fell behind early and trailed 9-3 late in the first quarter, but cut the deficit to just three points with under a minute to go in the period on a… Read more »