The American Legion Riders Post #166 in Ocean City’s Poker Run raised $4,000 for Women Supporting Women/Breast Cancer. The group thanks those who contributed. Pictured are Mary Henderson of WSW, Ryan Intrieri of Hoopers Crab House, Lois Bartis, Riders Financial Officer, John Granite, event coordinator, and Buster Slaton, Riders Director.
Buckingham Elementary School recently congratulated kindergarten teacher Kim Marowski, second grade teacher Christine Williams and Salisbury University Intern Supervisor Gray Jack. These teachers were honored as outstanding mentors at Salisbury University’s annual Professional Development Schools conference earlier this month.
At its general membership meeting on May 1, the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines presented $ $2,000 to community organizations that provide services to Ocean Pines residents. Donations were presented to Ocean Pines Police Department, Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department, Ocean Pines Fire Department, McGuffey Literacy Program, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, NAMI, Women Supporting Women… Read more »
The Ocean City Power Squadron pledged its Bridge officers for 2014 at the Change of Watch Ceremony on May 3. Incoming officers pictured, from left, are Bill Killinger, treasurer; Stuart Glassman, executive officer; Ginny Rush, flag officer; Mort Brown, education officer; Sterling Wyand, commander; Linda Hess, administrative officer; and Bonnie Curro, secretary.
Rebecca (Becky) Purnell, center, recently returned to Worcester Preparatory School to be honored by alumni, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees members. Purnell, who worked at the school from 1970 until her retirement about 15 years ago. enjoyed seeing old friends and the changes that have taken place at the school since her retirement. With her… Read more »
The Rotary Club of Salisbury presented its most prestigious award, the 2014 4-Way Test Award, to Vernon Rivers, right, on May 1. An educator and school administrator by profession, Rivers retired from the New York educational system in 1991 and relocated to Salisbury. Since then he has served on or led a number of various… Read more »
On Tuesday, April 22, the Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP) donated items to the Village of Hope Ministry for displaced women and children. Pictured, from left, are Judy Davis, community service chair, WREP; Jasmine Rogers, executive director, Village of Hope; and Dora Spady, administrative assistant, Village of Hope.
Exalted Ruler Pete Peterson presented a $2,000 Promise Grant check from the Elks Grand Lodge to the Officers of Play It Safe, a 25-year-old program offering graduating seniors who come to Ocean City to celebrate more than 50 free activities each week for their entertainment. Pictured, from left, are Al “Hondo” Handy, Bev Townsend, Karen Thompson, Donna… Read more »
The Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a Japanese Cherry tree to Worcester Preparatory School. Pictured at the dedication ceremony were, from left, Judy Reeser, Regent Jackie Spurrier, Carol Morrison, Worcester Prep Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull and Mary Beth Carozza. Many of the trees on school’s campus have been… Read more »
Tina Pearson, center, recently spoke to the members of the General Levin Winder Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, about the support she and others in the community are providing for returning veterans at Home of the Brave in Worcester County. Veterans and their families are given free vacations at Home of the… Read more »