Cyndy Howell, volunteer services coordinator for Worcester County, second from left, received the Campaign Coordinator of the Year award for Worcester County from Tim Feist of Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Kathleen Momme, Executive Director of the United Way and Gage Thomas of Choptank Real Estate.
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Worcester Prep Alum Join Students on London Trip
On this year’s Worcester Prep senior trip to London, three alumnae who made the trip with their own classes back in the 1980s enjoyed the experience again with their children who now are seniors at their alma mater. Pictured, from left, are Karen Barrett Clayland ’80 and Kevin Clayland ’10; Lisa Bunting Cook ’83 and… Read more »
Temple Bat Yam Annual Raffle Produces $24K
The 13th annual Temple Bat Yam raffle this year produced over $24,000. The raffle was held in various places around Delmarva and staffed by volunteers from Temple Bat Yam. Above, Ocean City resident John Tilghman is pictured receiving his check from Debbie Resnick, treasurer, and Dolores Pack, public relations for Temple Bat Yam
County Commissioners Recognize Severe Storm Awareness Week
The County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Emergency Services Director Teresa Owens recognizing April 12-16 as Severe Storm Awareness Week and urged all citizens to become better prepared to face emergency situations that could arise in their communities. Owens said forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season this year with 11-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes… Read more »
OC Lions Club Donates Thousands to Barrett Scholarship Fund
Each year the Ocean City Lions Club donates $7,500 to the Atlantic General Hospital James Barrett Scholarship Fund. This money is designated to go toward the tuition expenses of three AGH nursing students planning to remain in the area and serve the community after graduation. Pictured, from left, are Kirsten Northway, AGH Director of Human… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-950712702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, April 16: HotlineSaturday, April 17: Karaoke With Hey MickBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 16: Bryan Russo TrioSaturday, April 17: TBACarousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club:… Read more »
Strange Political Games Hurt Community
The third time was not the charm for Worcester’s fraternal slots bill, but luck had nothing to do with it. Political shenanigans doomed the bill, and it’s unclear exactly why it had to happen the way it did.House Bill 56 would have permitted Worcester-based service clubs the opportunity to offer slot machines to members and… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Support For DriversIn Spat With CouncilEditor:As a longtime resident of Ocean City and a frequent user of a taxi to get around on our little slice of heaven on the Atlantic, I watched the contretemps between the Silly Council (also known as the “greedy bastards”) and a couple of the local cab companies (also known… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
At first glance, word Ocean City is giving up on recycling is discouraging. However, that’s not exactly the case, and it would be wrong to infer the effort is being abandoned for the sake of saving money.The town is looking to outsource its recycling effort to the same Pennsylvania company currently in charge of hauling… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
John Lawton MartinBERLIN – John Lawton Martin, 74, succumbed to a long battle with lung cancer on Sunday, April 11, 2010.Born in Baltimore he was the son of the late James B. Martin and Ruth C. Martin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Rolfes Martin.Martin was a veteran of the US… Read more »