OCEAN CITY – The Royalton Hotel is presently undergoing some renovations and is partaking in Ocean City Development Corporations (OCDC) façade program.According to OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin, the Royalton is one of the oldest Boardwalk hotels in Ocean City and was built in 1927 by Harry and Ethel Kelley, who were the parents of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2011
What’s Biting
I don’t know about you guys, but all I can think about right now is how nice it is to finally be back fishing again in Ocean City. This past winter was a long one. We had more cold weather and snow here than I can remember from way back. Seriously, this winter was rough… Read more »
Lillian Mary Jones Pennington
Lillian Mary Jones PenningtonQUARRYVILLE, Pa. — Lillian Mary Jones Pennington of Quarryville, Pa. and formerly of Brookhaven, Pa. died on May 22, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County.She was the wife of the late Raymond Phillip Pennington with whom she was married 46 years.Born in Chester, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert… Read more »
SDHS Blood Drive
To promote the Stephen Decatur High School blood drive, the Key Club, in connection with Delmarva Blood Bank, offered student members the chance to win valuable prizes. Pictured are Principal Lou Taylor; Key Club President Kathrine Bakke; junior Dean Selby, who won an iPad; Blood Bank Marketing Director Suzanne Murray; and Key Club Advisor Anna DiGiulian.
Distinguished Service Award
Tom Bickerstaff and wife Marian had the honor of presenting the prestigious Distinguished Service Award to Rev. Tom McKelvey, left, of Community Church at Ocean Pines on behalf of the Ocean City Rotary Club. In addition, McKelvey and his wife, Karen, were awarded the status of Paul Harris Fellows.
Armed Forces Day
The Democratic and Republican Women’s Clubs of Worcester County joined together in celebrating Armed Forces Day at the Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines on May 21. Participating in the ceremony were Delegate Norman H. Conway, along with members of both of the clubs. Pictured are Marge SeBour; Conway; Diana Gross; Joan Gentile; and Lou Etta… Read more »
WTHS Principal
Worcester Technical High School Principal Dr. Jane Pruitt, center, spoke at a recent Democratic Women’s Club meeting. She is pictured with club President Diana Gross, left, and Vice President Marge SeBour.
“Home Of The Brave”
The guest speaker at the weekly Kiwanis meeting in the Ocean Pines Community Center last month was Tina Pearson, founder/CEO of “Home of the Brave”, a local free vacation program for combat veterans and their families. Pearson is pictured between Kiwanis President Roy Foreman and Kiwanis Programs and Guest Speaker Chair Graham Caldwell.
WCDC
King, a 15-year-old therapy and “reading” dog and best friend of owner Jack Barnes, recently received a $500 gift certificate from Santander Shareholders Relations for his community activities assisting senior citizens and children. Banco Santander Sr. Vice President William Sullivan was so impressed with King’s activities that he came to visit Ocean Pines and subsequently… Read more »
Operation Shooting Star
Audrey Fisher Killen, executive director of Operation Shooting Star (O.S.S.), recently presented Research Associate Director for the Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Walter Royal III, with a check for $4,862. O.S.S. is dedicated to increasing awareness of autoimmune diseases and sending 100% of its proceeds directly… Read more »