The ladies of the Message of Hope Cancer Fund celebrated another successful sunset cruise, with almost 100 people, sailing in the bay on the Judith M on June 18. The annual cruise takes place the third Wednesday in June, and along with other activities, raises money to support the group’s mission of offering financial assistance… Read more »
At the June membership meeting, OC AARP President Chris Norris presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tammy Bresnahan, Associate AARP Maryland State Director, Advocacy, for her address on state issues that enhance the lives of seniors.
The Bethany United Methodist Men’s (BUMMS) Club made a contribution to the Home of the Brave in Berlin. Pictured are Robin Higdon, Home of the Brave Director; Cordie Pearson, Home of the Brave Board of Directors; and Bill Shockley, BUMMS Treasurer.
At its regular meeting on June 5, the Berlin Lions Club made donations to the Berlin Fire Department and Berlin EMS service. On hand to receive a $1,000 donation was Berlin Fire Chief David Lewis and Berlin Fire Department President David Fitzgerald. Berlin EMS Captain Nancy Powell accepted a $500 donation for the ambulance service…. Read more »
John Kenneth BehrensOCEAN PINES — John Kenneth Behrens, 81, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, he was the son of the late John Behrens and Gabrielle French Behrens.“Ken” was a devoted owner and operator of Jean & Ken’s Garden Center… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Boat club recently hosted a spectacular summer picnic for 187 members at the pavilion in White House Park, Ocean Pines. Frank Watkins, commodore of the club, coordinated the labor-intensive event, which utilized the work effort of over 30 volunteers who prepped the food, cooked, served, set up and cleaned up. Pictured are… Read more »
The latest Delmarva Power utility box has been painted under the OCDC Public Art Program on the north side of the Ocean City Library at 100th Street. Seth Nedrow, Library Assistant, came up with the idea to base the mural on the best-selling children’s book, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John… Read more »
Temple Bat Yam Cantor Cheryl Taustin, left, and Rabbi Susan Warshaw look on as Grayce Cohen lights the Sabbath candles during the dedication of the silver candlesticks that she donated to Temple Bat Yam in loving memory of her late husband, Aaron Cohen.
Jessica Beckstead, who graduated from Worcester Preparatory School in 2000, was the featured speaker at her alma mater’s 2014 Commencement Exercises. She is Managing Director of International Sales for FXCM, a global provider of foreign exchange trading and related services to retail and institutional customers worldwide. She is pictured with Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull
Terry Whitney of Social Services, Linda Green of Prevention Services and Larry Batis of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and Miriam Cane of Save the Youth and Tamara Mills of Worcester County Public Schools were recognized for excellence in the field of prevention during the 23rd annual Worcester County Drug and… Read more »