Players from the Ocean Pines Tennis Club (OPTC) competed in the OPTC Davis Cup on May 26. Teams representing Australia, France, England and the USA competed in men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles and Captain’s Choice.
The Worcester County Humane Society recently recognized its 2017 Volunteer of the Year and Employee of the Year. Pictured, from left, are Bob Baker, WCHS Board president; Barbara Griffiths, volunteer of the year; Patrick Priest, employee of the year; and Jessica Summers, shelter manager. Submitted Photos
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently awarded the Silver DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal to William Stamnas at Stephen Decatur High School. National Defense Chair Barbara May presented the medal, which is awarded to a student for participation in a non-ROTC, military-affiliated cadet program funded by the school… Read more »
The three Rotary Clubs in Salisbury presented a $3,000 check to U.S. Kennels, Inc. from their Flags for Heroes project. Pictured, from left, are Bill Ferguson, past president of the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club and District Governor Nominee for District 7630; Chris Hardy, executive director of U.S. Kennels, Inc.; “Kaiser”, a service dog in training… Read more »
John Joseph Gough OCEAN CITY — John Joseph Gough “Big John” died peacefully on June 7, 2018 in Ocean City surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, DC and preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Rose Gough, John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann (Rice) Gough; five children, Kathleen (fiancé… Read more »
Members of the Snow Hill Rotary Club recently visited the Snow Hill Middle School in order to observe the use of the chrome books that had been purchased through a grant awarded to the club by the district. There were 12 chrome books purchased for students at Snow Hill Middle School. Students demonstrated for Rotarians… Read more »
Betty “Carol” Harvey Booth OCEAN PINES — Betty “Carol” Harvey Booth, age 81, of Ocean Pines died at the home of her son Harvey Thomas Booth and Stacy Fisher on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Carol was born on Nov. 7, 1936 in Lynchburg, Va. and was adopted by Hunter Grey and Sally Moore Harvey of… Read more »
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen recently presented a Consumer Protection Forum at MAC, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging. The program featured information on consumer issues, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. Pictured, from left are, Frosh, MAC Executive Director Pattie Tingle and Van Hollen.
Wor-Wic Community College recently held a reception for employees who retired after many years of dedicated service to the college. Dr. Ray Hoy, left, president of Wor-Wic, is shown with this year’s retirees, from left, next to Hoy, Teresa M. Disharoon, director of business and industry training for the continuing education and workforce development (CEWD)… Read more »
Temple Bat Yam in Berlin celebrated with Rabbi Susan Warshaw her retirement after 10 years of service to the synagogue and its congregation. The celebration party was held at Embers Restaurant. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams presented Rabbi Warshaw with “Honorary Citizenship in the Town of Berlin” while Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan presented a “Key… Read more »