After learning of a need, the Kwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently made and donated 35 “companion dolls” for residents at the Berlin Nursing Home. Pictured, from left, are Morton, Berlin Nursing Home Activities Director Heather Cormac, Berlin Nursing Home Administrator Bob Lanza and Kiwanis Club President Carolyn Dryzga.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Ocean City Chapter #1091 recently donated a U.S. flag to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Accepting the flag are John Nykuist and Reverend T. Gregory Knepp. Presenting the flag are Chapter Chaplain William “Sarge” Garlitz and President Nelson Kelly. Submitted Photos
The Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Kiwanis Club recently presented an $850 donation to the Ocean Pines Department of Parks and Recreation. The $500 check is for the department’s Summer Day Camps Program and the other $350 check is for the Thursday Summer Concerts in the Park. Pictured are Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger and Club President… Read more »
Mountaire Farms and 47 ABC recently presented the Salisbury Jaycees with its Better Delmarva Award, honoring individuals and organizations serving the community. The Jaycees were lauded for 75 years of service. Pictured, from left, are Salisbury Jaycees Membership Vice President Megan Batchelder, former board member Ashley Burrell and Board Chair Emily Nock and Roger Marino,… Read more »
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $5,000 Community Needs Grant to the Friends of Delmarva Public Radio to support the creation and broadcasting of Delmarva Almanac. This program broadcasts cultural, heritage, and natural resource information to Delmarva Public Radio listeners. Pictured, from left, are Mike Piorunski, Friends of Delmarva Public Radio;… Read more »
The Red, White & BOOM Fund received $5,000 from Robinson’s Family of Businesses. The contribution supports this year’s Fourth of July Red, White & BOOM celebration. Pictured, from left, are John Robinson, Owner, Robinson’s Family of Businesses; Jenna Robinson, Managing Partner, Robinson’s Family of Businesses; Mike Dunn, Chair, Red White & BOOM; and Erica Joseph,… Read more »
Snow Hill Rotary Club President Dick Thompson, left, recently presented Pat Arata with the 2014-2015 Club Partner of the Year award for District 7630. Arata, spouse of club member Hal Arata, was nominated by the club for her consistent support of club activities.
Scotty ChaconasOCEAN CITY — Scotty Chaconas, originally from Chevy Chase, Washington D.C., died May 21 while in hospice care in Florida after a decade surviving a stroke that left her unable to communicate.Scotty raised her two children from her eight-year marriage to Nicholas C. Chaconas (since deceased) in Rockville, Md. As a single parent, she… Read more »
Bob Givarz of the Alaska Stand presented proceeds from the sales of Bunk Mann’s Vanishing Ocean City book to the Ocean City Museum Society. The funds will aid the society in its mission to inspire and support the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City, Maryland, the Worcester County coastal region as… Read more »
The 118th General Federation of Women’s Clubs Delaware State Federation of Women’s State Convention Convened last month and appointed its representatives. Pictured, from left, are Carolyn Forbes, GFWC Delaware State President Elect; Deen Meloro, GFWC Middle Atlantic Region President; Henrietta Belcher-Stack, 2014-2016 GFWC Delaware State President; and Marian St Clair, GFWC Second Vice President.