Recently Battsetseg (Baggi) Shagdar of Mongolia, one of a group of women who visited the United States 17 years ago to observe democracy, returned to the U.S. to visit members of the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) in Ocean City. Shagdar has held several government positions in Mongolia and is currently the outgoing ambassador… Read more »
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Obituaries – July 28, 2023
Scott T. GrantBERLIN — Scott Taylor Grant, age 73, passed away May, 22, 2023 at Health First Viera Hospital in Viera, Fla. following a short illness.Born in Annapolis, he was the son of the late Clarence Hubert Grant and Lois Katherine Haas Grant. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his late… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Held Pancake Breakfast
On July 8, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its second pancake breakfast of the year. Pictured left to right are Kiwanians “Kitchen Krew” head and pancake chef Mike Castoro, servers Dick Clagett, Tony Winter, Lyle Dillon and volunteer Angelina Li.
Greg Cathell Named 2023-2024 OC Lions President
Greg Cathell is the 2023 – 2024 OC Lions president. Pictured , left to right, back row are Director John Topher, Food Drive Chair Jeff Facello, Directors Ken Robertson and Doug Parks, Membership and Scholarship Chair Sean Williams, 2nd Vice President Mike Hooper and outgoing President Norm Cathell. Seated are 1st Vice President Scott Stark,… Read more »
Michelle Nelson-Schmidt Talks About Finding Joy
Michelle Nelson-Schmidt, author and illustrator of 33 books, spoke about finding joy to dozens of children and adults at Caprichos Books in Ocean Pines on July 22.
Knights of Columbus Donated to the Grace Center
The Knights of Columbus recently donated $400 to the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health to support Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP). Pictured right to left are Joann Manole, executive director of the Grace Center, accepting the Knights of Columbus ASAP check from Sir Knight Tom Anderson of OC Council #9053.
Amberlina’s Adventures Performed at Ocean Pines Library
Amberlina’s Adventures performed July 18 at the Ocean Pines library as part of the All Together Now Summer Reading Program. The interactive show featured a variety of games, dances and stories for local children.
Germantown School Community Heritage Center Hosted Fundraiser
The Germantown School Community Heritage Center hosted its “An Evening of Reggae” fundraiser on July 15. Attendees enjoyed live reggae music and jerk chicken platters.
Lion of the Year Honored
Steve McMillan (left) was honored as Lion of the Year from outgoing President Norm Cathell for his work as club secretary, organizing community vision screenings and leading the Adopt A Highway clean-up project.
Becker Morgan Group Donated to Village of Hope
In honor of the firm’s 40th anniversary, Becker Morgan Group was proud to support the Village of Hope in Salisbury with a donation of $4,000. The donation was presented to Curtis Paul, president/CEO of the Village of Hope (left) by Brad A. Hastings, AIA, vice president of Becker Morgan Group.