Joan Satterfield WattOCEAN PINES — Joan Diane Satterfield Watt, 79, of Ocean Pines, passed away on April 3, 2023, less than a week after her cancer diagnosis.She was born on July 18, 1943, in Washington, D.C. and spent most of her childhood in Prince George’s County, Md. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961… Read more »
Category: Community
OC Knights of Columbus Donate to WCDC
In March, the local Ocean City Knight of Columbus Council # 9053 presented the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) a check for $5000 collected from its annual Tootsie Roll Campaign. Pictured are (left to right) Joseph Kostelac, a WCDC client, Director of WCDC Jack Ferry, a WCDC client and Thomas Herwig.
Obituaries – April 7, 2023
Maxine BrisbaneOCEAN PINES — Maxine Dorman Hocheder Welker Brisbane, 88, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the daughter of Charles and Helen Dorman and the sister of John Charles Dorman (Melva Dorman) of Baltimore.She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Hocheder Leaf McMahon (Robert) and Jill Hocheder Anthony (Byron); five stepsons,… Read more »
Flower Arranging Class Held at OC Center for the Arts
The Flower Arranging class at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on March 17 produced beautiful centerpieces. Pictured left to right, seated, instructor Joan Guerriero, Jean Nussle. Pictured standing, Janet Eke, Lynn Rehn, Mary Toney, Marilyn Fraulo, and Georgia Cacciapaglia.
OC Lioness Lions Club Donates to Leader Dogs for the Blind
At a recent meeting, Ocean City Lioness Lions Club President Bev Topfer presented a check for $1,000 to Tim and Cheryl Cuneir. They were accompanied by Tim Cunier’s “Leader Dog.” Leader Dogs for the Blind is funded through donations from Lions Clubs across America.
Optimist Club Donated to Ocean Pines Youth Golf Initiatives
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $7,112 to Ocean Pines Golf Club to support youth golf initiatives. The money will be used to: purchase 35 sets of golf clubs for young children, 18 sets of golf clubs for older children, a golf clinic for 20 children and five spots in the golf camp. Pictured… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Learns About Hydroponics
Members of the Worcester County Garden Club recently visited Cross Farms in Showell to learn about growing plants hydroponically. Owner Carol Cross described the benefits of hydroponics and demonstrated the ebb and flow system in use at the farm.
Optimist Club Attended Worcester County Teacher of the Year Banquet
Members of the Optimist Club attended the Worcester County Teacher of the Year Banquet. Pictured from left to right: Charlie Smith (a former president of the Optimist Club), Cheryl Brown (member and also the library and media specialist at Stephen Decatur Middle School), Todd Ferrante (member and the president of the Worcester County Board of… Read more »
Nature Adventurers 4-H Club Volunteer at White Horse Park
A group of local children from the Nature Adventurers 4-H Club recently helped collect trash at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. The club is a nature and public-service focused group based in Berlin and predominantly made up of homeschool students.
RWWC Donated to the Grace Center
On March 6th, 2023, as part of their Caring for America mission, the Republican Women of Worcester County presented a $500 donation to the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health. Pictured left to right are Vera Beck, Caring for America chair, RWWC, Joann Manole, Grace Center executive director, Sandy Zitzer, president RWWC and Amy… Read more »