Worcester Preparatory School’s fourth grade took advantage of Valentine’s Day party down time to craft blankets to be donated to Project Linus.The idea came to fourth grade teachers Kimberley Jankowski and Erin Shimko from homeroom mom, Sara Gorfinkel, and was supported by homeroom moms Wendy Caba-Labin, Kimberly Kappes and Jenna Hoch. Gorfinkel, along with her… Read more »
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Donated to 4STEPS
At its Feb. 23 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City provided a donation to 4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program in Parsonsburg. Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Tim Lund is pictured presenting a $500 donation to Sandy Winter, executive director of 4STEPS. The 4STEPS program uses horses to “enhance and improve… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – March 4, 2022
Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, March 5: Shortcut SunnyCork Bar Sunday, March 6: Wes DavisCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, March 4: Acoustic Campfire Tuesday, March 8: Cal Toner Wednesday, March 9: Jack & T LutzCrawl Street Tavern 443-373-2756 Wicomico St. Downtown O.C. Friday,… Read more »
Obituaries – March 4, 2022
Margaret ColbertBERLIN – Margaret Gallagher (Caswell) Colbert, 79, passed away due to congestive heart failure Feb. 17, 2022.She was the daughter of Marty Gallagher and Rita (McBride) Gallagher of Bethesda. Margaret Graduated from The Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, Md. in 1960 and worked at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda.Margaret married Philip… Read more »
The Seaside Boat Show Held Major Fundraiser
The Seaside Boat Show, the major fundraiser for the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, was held Feb. 18-20. Each year North Bay Marine donates a pontoon boat as the major door prize at the show. Pictured from left to right are Charlie Dorman (boat show co-chair), Scott McCurdy, Mary McCurdy (North Bay Marine), Gov. Larry Hogan,… Read more »
General Levin Winder Chapter of the DAR Donated Items
The General Levin Winder Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) donated items for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Chaplain’s Clothes Closets. Pictured with the donation are, left to right, Jane Bunting, Darlene Stevens, Carol Wanzer, Connie Duke, Gail Weldin, chapter regent, Pat Arata, Beth Sise and Barbara May. The DAR is a women’s service… Read more »
Lions Club District Governor Spoke at Meeting
The Lions Club District Governor spoke on the topic “Strengthen the Roots of Service” at a recent Ocean City Lions Club meeting. The Lions are the world’s largest service organization and their single mission since 1917 is simply “To Serve.” Pictured left to right are 2nd Vice District Governor Kathy Crockett, 1st Vice District Governor… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School Recognizes Finalists
Berlin Intermediate School recently celebrated its seven finalists in the Eastern Shore Literacy Association’s Young Authors’ Contest. Principal Ryan Cowder was on hand to recognize and congratulate the finalists. Pictured, back from left, are Cowder, Catrina Donmayer, Aberle Bunting, Ellie Wells and Brynlee Waters; front, Skylar Miller, Stefan Michelle and Elias Baldridge.
OC Elks Lodge 2645 Initiated 45 New Members
On Feb. 19, Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 initiated 45 new members, one of its largest new classes. New members mingled with older members and were treated to lunch in the social quarters of the lodge.
A Week In Business – March 4, 2022
New LocationOCEAN PINES – Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates (POA) relocated its Berlin office, formerly 314 Franklin Ave., to a brand new location in Ocean Pines. The new location address is 11107 Cathage Road, Unit 101, Berlin, MD 21811. POA Ocean Pines offers orthopaedic services, physical therapy and occupational therapy. The new office is fully equipped with… Read more »