District Governor Bill Ferguson recently installed Kelley Wallace as a new member of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured, from left, are sponsor Sonia Baker, District Governor Bill Ferguson and Wallace. The club meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott.
The Delmarva Hand Dance Club donated $4,000 to the Home of the Brave Foundation. The donation will be split between the Home of the Brave for Women and children and the Home of the Brave for Men. Pictured, from left, are club officers Howard Simons, Joan McHale, Barbara McArdle, Clarence Emmons, Judy Martin and Home… Read more »
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #166 member Jessie Parsons, who volunteered more than 200 hours this past year, was chosen as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #166 2018-2019 Member of the Year. She is pictured here receiving her award from President Emily Nock. Photo by Jeanette Deskiewicz
Hunter “Bunk” Mann has been named the winner of the 2019 OC History Spirit Award. Mann won the award based on a nomination by Joanne K. Guifoil, who wrote “his products are historically rich, entertaining, full of color and so alive, just like the beloved places and events he has attempted to portray. Just like him, full of… Read more »
On Sept. 26, the Democratic Club of Worcester County received a report on the Ocean City Cold Weather Shelter from Robin Derrickson. Based on the good work done by the united Ocean City churches participating in this shelter, the club presented a donation of $100 to assist in their efforts. Above, President Stephen Cohen presented the… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners stand with representatives from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Worcester County Volunteer Firemen’s Association to recognize October as National Fire Prevention Month and Oct. 6-12 as National Fire Prevention Week. Pictured, front from left, Volunteer Firemen’s Association President Tim Jerscheid, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Owens, Fire Marshal Jeff… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held an Installation and Recognition Luncheon at the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant. Above, outgoing President Dick Clagett is pictured passing the leadership to incoming president Roy Foreman.
Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a volunteer-based nonprofit organization, provided backpacks filled with grade-level appropriate school supplies for 445 children, 195 of whom were sponsored by businesses and individuals in the community. Along with donations and assistance from volunteers, GOLD provided backpacks filled with school supplies for the remaining 250 children. One of… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) celebrated September as Literacy Month in local libraries and schools. RWWC supports Worcester County’s public libraries with monetary donations to purchase books for their shelves each year. Receiving a check from RWWC Literacy Committee members Marge Matturro and Liz Mumford is Dawn Mackes, center, branch Manager of the… Read more »
SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $4,000 to Primeros Pasos, an early childhood care and education center in Georgetown, Del. Pictured, from left, are Sandy Baker, president of the board of Primeros Pasos; Casey Christophel, executive director of Primeros Pasos; Lindsey Barry, controller for SoDel Concepts; and Sally Beaumont, Primeros Pasos board member.
