Cato and Exxon Mobil presented Worcester Preparatory School sixth grade science teacher Lindsey MacWha with a $500 grant. Among the tools purchased with the funds were a mechanical smoke machine, which demonstrates what happens to lungs exposed to smoke inhalation, and a chemical kit filled with various narcotics to be used for experiments with fruit… Read more »
Rotary Club of Salisbury President Hugh Livingston, left, and Immediate Past President Kathleen McLain, right, presented a $500 check to Rotarian Tim Sargent in support of summer programs at the YMCA of the Chesapeake in Salisbury. The Rotary Club of Salisbury meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Rotary Scout and Community Center on… Read more »
The United Methodist Women of the Community Church at Ocean Pines held their annual fashion show recently with the theme being “Fashions Under an Umbrella for Mother’s Day” with all fashions available for sale at the church’s Shepherd’s Nook outlet store. Models, front from left, are Will Hall, Carley Hoffman, Ashley Hoffman, Molly Stinebiser, Spencer… Read more »
The Worcester County Bar Association awarded Worcester Youth and Family with a $2,500 donation to support ongoing work with those who are struggling within the community. Pictured are Worcester Youth and Family’s, Stefanie Gordy with Bar Association Treasurer Steve Rakow.
The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines (WCOP) presented community donations to the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks and Fire/EMT Departments. In addition, a $1,250 scholarship was presented to Joshua C. Massey, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School for his academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and dedication to the community. He is pictured with his parents,… Read more »
Scoutmaster John Savage and Boy Scouts from Ocean City/Berlin Troop 225 volunteered at the Memorial Day ceremony May 27 at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. They set up chairs and tables, lined the walkway with US flags and helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Sinepuxent Lodge #193 AF and AM contributed $22,338 to establish the Billie R. Laws Masonic Scholarship. This scholarship will benefit graduates from Snow Hill and Pocomoke High schools. Pictured, from left, are Tom Davidson, Fund Representative; Jacqueline Cassidy, CFES Board member; Doug Wilson, CFES President; and Charlie McWilliams, fund representative. The Masonic Lodge in… Read more »
The Worcester County Commission for Women distributed summer reading materials and colorful book bags to approximately 1,500 students in first through third grades at seven elementary schools on May 28. Above, coordinators Allyson Church and Tracy Tilghman, standing, are pictured with volunteers at Ocean City Elementary School. Submitted Photos
NARFE Chapter 2274 had its annual picnic at White Horse Park with members of the Pine Steppers square dance group as entertainment. Pictured are Ed and Mary Jolly, Bruce and Peggy Barrett, Phil and Louise Lassiter, Square Dance Caller/Instructor Ed Shaffer, Allen and Martha Todd, Don and Sandy Clark and Joe and Marylou McNerney.
At the Republican Women of Worcester County luncheon meeting on May 23, Dick Jacobs spoke of his assignments in Russia and of his work in trying to locate missing American serviceman. Also, Mary Beth Carozza showed a slide presentation of her trip to the opening of the George W. Bush library in Dallas, Texas. Pictured,… Read more »