The local chapter of the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association) participated again this year in the Ocean City St. Patricks Day Parade Fager’s Restaurant provided them with a six-passenger golf cart, which they had fun decorating for the parade. Pictured, from left, are members Nancy Dofflemyer, JJ Schoellkopf, Bobbie Corbett, Ellen Davies, Janet O’Brien and… Read more »
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Optimist Foundation Presents Scholarship Lotto Winners
Steve Acton, left, president, and Rich Dalton, right, lotto chairman, recently presented the Optimist Foundation scholarship lotto winners. Above, John and Mark Wittmyer won the $75,000 first prize. Below, Cynthia Titus, below, won second prize of $15,000. The third prize of $10,000 was won by True-ly Tiger-lilly, not pictured. The Optimist Foundation has presented over… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Miriam Nichols Smith OCEAN CITY — Miriam Nichols Smith, age 80, died on March 1, 2013.Born June 25, 1932, at Federalsburg, Md., she was the daughter of the late Raymond “Pix” Nichols and Stella Craft Nichols.Mrs. Smith graduated from Federalsburg High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington College in 1953. She… Read more »
Pine’eer Craft And Gift Shop Of Ocean Pines Reopens March 16
The Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop of Ocean Pines will reopen for the year on March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thereafter the shop will be open every Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of Easter Sunday. Pictured, from left, are Pine’eer Craft Club members Linda Brindley, Nancy Welsh and Midge Powell.
Dryzga, OP/OC Kiwanian Of The Month
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Barbara Peletier presents “Kiwanian of the Month” honors to Carolyn Dryzga for the month of February 2013.
NAACP Installs New Officers
New officers were installed at last month’s NAACP monthly meeting. The next meeting is March 28 at 7 p.m. at the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Pocomoke. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Roxie Dennis, president; Ivory Smith Sr., 1st Vice President; Bertha Purnell, secretary; and Doreatha Davis, treasurer.
Quota Club Women And Children’s Fund Grant $3,600 To Christian Shelter
The Quota Club Women and Children’s Fund at the Community Foundation granted $3,600 to the Christian Shelter. The contribution assists in the completion of a vital addition to the Christian Shelter — family rooms to provide housing, primarily for women and children. Pictured, from left, are Erica Joseph, Program & Development Director, Community Foundation; Paula… Read more »
United Way Recognizes Worcester County Government Employees For Their Support
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently recognized Worcester County government employees for their support of the annual United Way campaign. Worcester County employees donated a generous $19,535.50 to help their neighbors on the Lower Shore. Pictured, from left, are United Way Board Member John Gaddis, United Way Donor Relations Director Pamela Gregory,… Read more »
Eastern Shore’s Mission Of Mercy Fund Receives $5K From Delmarva Power
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Mission of Mercy Fund received $5,000 from Delmarva Power to support the operational needs of the Eastern Shore’s first Mission of Mercy dental clinic scheduled to be held on March 15-16 at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. Pictured, from left, are Dick Van Gelder, Vice-President,… Read more »
WREP Donate Food, Paper Products & Personal Hygiene To HALO Ministry
Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP) members at their February meeting donated food, paper products and personal hygiene to HALO Ministry, a Christ-centered faith based ministry that provides programs and services for the homeless and people in our community. Pictured, are Amanda Strott, HALO volunteer, center, with WREP Ann Shaheen, Bev Yurek, President, Cheryl Kennedy and Judy… Read more »