Kacey Decker, donor relations coordinator of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines – Ocean City, recently updated the club on what the United Way has been doing. She is pictured with club members holding photos of ongoing local programs.
Worcester County Emergency Management Planner Tom Kane is the recipient of the State Friend of 4-H Award for the Lower Shore. Nominated by University of Maryland Extension Program Assistant Barbara Barga, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension Agent Associate Jocelyn Koller, he was recognized for his volunteer service at the Maryland 4-H Volunteer and… Read more »
Women Supporting Women has recently received a $4,707 grant funded by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation to help pay for publishing their monthly newsletter, “Care & Share”. The newsletter, which features articles on nutrition, health and the latest on the advancements in treatments for breast cancer, also includes articles written by local… Read more »
Relay For Life of North Worcester Chairwomen Dawn Hodge, left, and Jill Elliott, center, were recently honored by American Cancer Society Community Manager Debbie White for the 2015 nationwide Top 10 Per Capita Award at the Relay For Life Kickoff at the Ocean Pines library on Jan. 13. Relay For Life of North Worcester County raised $173,000… Read more »
The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines inducted their new officers for 2016 at the annual luncheon in December. Pictured, from left, are Lois Schultz, Carol Quinto, Jackie Kollar, Linda Brindley, Sharon Puser, Barbara Stillwell, Luz Castillo, Grace McCormac, Barbara Boone and Jane Wolnik.
Adam Daniel JollesBERLIN — Adam Daniel Jolles died suddenly Jan. 29, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital.He was born April 29, 1981, in Washington, DC. He lived with his Aunt Brina in Ocean Pines. Adam always lit up a room and brought joy to all who knew him. He was a Special Olympics Athlete and was… Read more »
The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) recently held their annual membership meeting and installation of officers at the home of Susan Curtis-Dypsky. Pictured, from left, are incoming President Jill Ferrante; Toni Keiser, Vice President of Public Relations; and outgoing President Rebecca Taylor. Rounding out the Executive Committee are Vice President Bridget Desaulniers; Treasurer… Read more »
Ocean Pines Kiwanis are always helping the local schools and a recent example was serving as judges for the Showell Elementary School Science Fair. Pictured, from left, are Roy Foremen, Irene Daly, Doris Lloyd, Rita Landis, Jackie Todd, Carolyn Dryzga, and Dave Landis .
The Ocean Pines Garden Club held a candle lighting ceremony to install its 2016 officers. Pictured, from left, are Meg Herrick, President; Mary Wentworth, Co-Vice-President; Linda Baker, Recording Secretary; Anita Roberts, Corresponding Secretary; and Barbara Ferger, Treasurer. Not pictured is Co-Vice-President Margaret Yates.
Dynamic Physical Therapy in West Ocean City officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured above, the Dynamic staff is joined by the Ocean City Chamber Ambassadors for the event.