The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club recognized volunteers for the Annual Christmas Tree Sale during its holiday party at the Captain’s Table Restaurant in Ocean City. Pictured, back from left, are President David Blair, Dan Harris, Robert Poli, Arlan Kinney, Josh Michnick, Larry Michnick, Margaret Mudron, Stan Kahn and Tom Bickerstaff; and, front from left, Cathy… Read more »
Capping off a great year for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, Ocean Pines resident Terry Chuvala was inducted into the club as the 12th new member for the year 2012. Pictured, from left, are Membership Chair Pat Winkelmayer, President Barb Peletier and Phil Lassiter who stood in for Chuvala’s sponsor, Skip Dennig.
Buckingham Elementary School recently congratulated its 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year, Tanya Call. Call has been a kindergarten teacher with Buckingham for the past seven years. She is an active member of the Buckingham staff, serving on the Christmas Float Committee, Technology Team, Scheduling Committee, and the BES Adult Relay for Life Team.
On Dec. 15, Ravens Roost #58 held its club Christmas Party at Pit-n-Pub. Santa was there to give out toys and do crafts with the kids and club secretary/treasurer Maria McEvoy, center, was presented a plaque for Volunteer of the Year. Pictured with McEvoy are club President Danny Bohn and Vice president Gordon Bramble. Submitted Photos
The Community Foundation honored the Wicomico County TAD Program and Wicomico High School with the Mary Gay Calcott Award for Excellence. These schools received Education Award Grants for their innovative programs benefitting not only their students but their communities as well. Pictured, front from left, Jennifer Watson, TAD Instructor; and Betty Wootten, Donor Representative; back,… Read more »
Wicomico County Board of Education President Ron Willey and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen recognize the school system’s first Support Staff Employees of the Month. They were Dee Calloway, office associate, Department of Instruction; Susan Tayman, principal’s secretary, Mardela Middle and High; and Joan Pitts, Special Education paraprofessional, Charles H. Chipman Elementary.
Members of the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 enjoyed a festive meeting on Dec. 13 and installed the new Board of Directors for 2013. Past President Nancy Howard presided over the ceremony. Pictured, front from left, are Nancy Howard, Sandy Kvech, Jeff McArthur, Norma Bull and Ray Jackson; and, back, Bob McCluskey, President Chris Norris,… Read more »
Jim Flaig, center, treasurer of Ocean City Elks Lodge, and members are pictured presenting Chief Bernadette DiPino a $2000 donation for the OCPD Christmas Drive.
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently recognized Safran Labinal for their continuous support of the annual United Way campaign. Combined contributions totaled $49,937.48, almost a $5,300 increase, ranking them once again among the top 25 companies supporting United Way. Pictured, from left, are Helena Hearn, Carmel Gray-White and Janet Phillips of Safran… Read more »
Dr. David Cowall, Medical Director for Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care, received the Coastal Hospice Jean Camie Jackson Heart of Hospice award at his retirement party this month. Cowall came to Coastal Hospice in 1981 as volunteer associate medical director and became Medical Director in 2004. During his tenure at Coastal Hospice, he was pivotal… Read more »