Relay For Life of North Worcester County hosted a team meeting April 9 at Sisters in Berlin. Dante “Curt” Derosetti spoke about the Road To Recovery program funded by the American Cancer Society. Derosetti is visually impaired and needed transportation to his treatments for prostate cancer. Pictured, from left, are Relay For Life co-chairs Dj Thompson and Dawn Hodge… Read more »
Four new members were recently installed by District Governor Graves for the Snow Hill Rotary Club. Pictured, front from left, are Marty Pusey, president and sponsor, Janet Simpson, new member; Leslie Fitzsimmons, new member; Betsy Gravenor, new member; and Diana Nolte, new member ; and, second row, Marie Calafiura, Assistant to District Governor and standing in… Read more »
Ocean Pines residents recently participated in an Arbor Day ceremony, organized by the Ocean Pines Garden Club, to honor loved ones. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, event organizer Marian Bickerstaff, Ocean Pines Garden Club President Linda Baker, Ocean Pines Association Secretary Colette Horn and Ocean Pines General Manager John Bailey. Submitted… Read more »
The Rotary Club of Salisbury congratulated Vincent Goblinger on being chosen the club’s annual $1,000 Wor Wic Community College Rotary Scholarship recipient. he Rotary Club of Salisbury awards $8,000 in scholarships annually to college students on Delmarva. Pictured, from left, are Freddie Mitchell, scholarship committee chairman; Kurt Schuster, president; Goblinger; and Ellen Soulis, Wor-Wic’s financial… Read more »
The Ocean City Center for the Arts hosted a First Friday art opening on April 6. The event included the presentation of awards for the annual juried Corporate Partner Show and for the annual Anime/Manga student art show with cosplay costuming. The winners of the student show, judged by Brad Hudson, professor at the University… Read more »
Past Fire Chief Steve White of the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company will be honored with a memorial scholarship in his name for his many contributions to the community. Friends and family who established the scholarship hope to help those who wish to begin or advance their training in emergency services. White was a 40-year veteran… Read more »
The Rotary Club of Salisbury recently constructed 32 bedside tables for use at Camp Fairlee. Paul Jones Lumber Company in Snow Hill donated the materials and 20 Rotarians cut the wood to size and assembled the tables. Nearly 125 man-hours were necessary to complete the project. The tables will have an immediate and beneficial impact… Read more »
Ocean Pines held its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Whitehorse Park last month. The Greater Ocean City-Ocean Pines Kiwanis Dawg Team sold hotdogs, hamburgers, snacks and other refreshments. Pictured, from left, are Char Vanvick, Barb Peletier, Joe Beall, Ted Vanvick, Sue Wineke and Robin Beall.
The Farmers Bank of Willards presented Worcester County Humane Society with a check for $2,500 to help underwrite rent costs for the no kill shelter’s new thrift store opening soon on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Donald Bounds, bank board member; Celeste Miller, West Ocean City branch vice president; Heather… Read more »
The Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 donated $5,400 to “Believe In Tomorrow” Children’s House By The Sea. The check was accepted by Wayne Littleton of the organization. Pictured are Charles Loane, Susan Caldwell, James Flaig of the Charity Committee, Littleton and Peggie Ball, committee chairwoman.