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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Winners of Wheelbarrow of Cheer Raffled At OC Home and Garden Show
Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Treasurer Tom Bickerstaff, right, is pictured with Chuck and Jo Ann Nimmerichter, winners of the “Wheelbarrow of Cheer” raffled off at the Ocean City Home, Condo and Garden Show. Proceeds from the raffle go into the club’s ongoing scholarship program.
Six County Students Honored at Women’s History Luncheon
Six Worcester County students, nominated by a teacher, pastor or guidance counselor, were honored by the Worcester County Commission for Women at the Women’s History Luncheon last month. Receiving the Women of Tomorrow Awards were local students Jessica Trotter, Natalie Cieri, Emily Cieri, Marleigh Eure, Rachel Allman and Leslie Hurley.
Outreach Provider Thanked By Kiwanis Club
Atlantic General Hospital Outreach Provider, Judy Rafkin, R.N, is pictured being thanked by Kiwanis President Dan Peletier for speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City on March 31 at the Ocean Pines Community Center.
BIS Students Paper Hospital Walls with Poetry
The halls and offices of Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) are papered with the artwork and poetry of the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students at Berlin Intermediate School. The works express their appreciation for the medical staff as part of National Doctors’ Day and the hospital’s own Doctors’ Week. The projects were part of the arts… Read more »
OC Lions Club Recognizes Leo Club Advisors
The Ocean City Lions Club has recognized Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club advisors Nikki Zervakos, left, and Nora Duke, second from left, for their continued interest and hard work in terms of making the Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club a success. Both teach at Stephen Decatur High School. Also shown are Leo Club President Lindsey Bankert and… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 9: Aaron Howell BandSaturday, April 10: Bond & BentlyCarousel 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: Friday, April 9 & Saturday, April 10: First ClassDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West… Read more »
Tow Franchise Eyed For Revenue Boost
OCEAN CITY — The town is considering establishing yet another franchise in order to raise revenue and reduce costs, as officials announced this week their desire to allocate the responsibilities for vehicles towed by the police department to the private sector.City Manager Dennis Dare said this week the move could save a substantial amount of… Read more »
Tax Freedom Day Near For Residents
BERLIN – Tax Freedom Day, the point in the year when typical Americans stop working for Uncle Sam and start working for themselves, arrives nationwide today, four days earlier than it did last year, but most Marylanders and Worcester County residents will have to wait until April 19 to hit the milestone.Researched and announced each… Read more »
Stimulus Funds To Repave School Road
SNOW HILL – The County Commissioners briefly discussed a road repaving, flush tax grants and the beach replenishment fund at their first April meeting.— Federal stimulus funding will pay for the repaving of Seahawk Rd., which provides access to Stephen Decatur Middle School and Stephen Decatur High School.Worcester County has been awarded $1.3 million in… Read more »