Helen Wiley (right) presents a $200 donation to Women Supporting Women from The Church Mouse Thrift Shop on Main Street in Berlin. Accepting the donation for WSW is Rota Knott (left), Worcester County Chapter coordinator. The donation was made from The Church Mouse as part of the month-long Turn the Town Pink breast cancer awareness… Read more »
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Star Charities Presents $2,500 Check To Girl Scouts
Star Charities this week presented a $2,500 check to the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council at Stephen Decatur on Monday. Pictured, from left: Donna Smith, Girl Scouts Director of Membership, Volunteerism and Programs; Barbara Entwistle, Girl Scouts Unit 7 Service Team Member; Dr. Lou Taylor, Principal, Stephen Decatur High School; Anna Foultz, President,… Read more »
OC Elks Club Donate $5,000 To Seahawks Stadium
The Ocean City Elks Club #2645 last week made a leadership gift of $5,000 to the capital campaign for a new athletic field house at Seahawks Stadium, a project of the SDHS Alumni Association. Pictured above, SDHS Principal Lou Taylor accepting the donation from Elks Treasurer Jim Flaig, Past Exalted Ruler and State President Carroll… Read more »
OP Vol. Fire Department Raffle Off House
The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department last week held their annual raffle of a house in the community. Pictured above, from left, raffle winners Joseph and Victoria Wilkinson with their daughter, Joleen, along with OPVFD president Steve Rosen and Dan Healy, as the Wilkinsons took possession of their new home.
Democratic Women’s Club Held Its Annual Capture The Flag Card Game
The Democratic Women’s Club held its annual “Capture the Flag” card game with refreshments and prizes at the Ocean Pines Country Club Oct. 2. Shown with a basket of wines is prize winner, Don Ward. Also pictured are, from left, Millie Ward, Dell Purrell, President Diana Gross and Vice President Marge SeBour.
Kiwanis President Presents Check For $1,000 To Buckingham ES
The purpose of Kiwanis is “Serving the Children of the World” which ties in directly with supporting the schools in the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City area. Above, Kiwanis President Roy Foreman presents a $1,000 check to Roger Pacella, principal of Buckingham Elementary School, for use with school programs.
SH Elementary School’s First Grade Class Use Leap Frog Tag Readers
Snow Hill Elementary School’s first grade students have started using Leap Frog Tag Readers to strengthen their reading skills. The Tag reading system uses touch technology to reinforce phonics, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Shown working with their Tag readers are, from left, Jaden Tungpalon, Jack McCabe and Donell Davis.
Diakonia Holds Annual Awards Dinner
Diakonia held its annual awards dinner last week at Halls Restaurant in Ocean City. The dinner celebrates and recognizes Diakonia supporters and volunteers for their help throughout the year. Above, Volunteers for five years or more are, from left, Jack Ferry, Mary Ferry, Dr. Bill Allen, Jackie Disharoon, Mary W. Smith, Sandra Venable and Bill… Read more »
Youth From Community Church At OP Prepare Beverages For Luncheon
Youth from the Community Church at Ocean Pines helped prepare beverages for a luncheon served at God’s Kitchen at Grace United Methodist Church in Salisbury. Every Saturday a lunch is prepared for those in need of a hot meal. Preparing drinks are Atlea Compher, Molly Compher, Abigail Hernandez and Casey Knerr.
OC Lions Hand Over Keys To 2011 Harley Davidson Raffle Winner
Ocean City Lions Boardwalk Raffle Chairman Lee Keefer hands the keys to a 2011 Harley Davidson Super Glide to Dawn and Steve Mister from St. Michaels. The resort Lions sold motorcycle raffle tickets on the Boardwalk all summer long and raised close to $30,000, which will be used for their many community projects.