The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines (WCOP) presented $1,500 to community organizations and $2,500 in college scholarships at the end of their 2011-2012 membership year. Monies were presented to CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate), Ocean Pines Recreations and Parks Department, Ocean Pines Fire/EMT Department, Ocean Pines Police Department, Worcester County Veterans Memorial and the McGuffey Literacy… Read more »
Anna Foultz, president of Star Charities, hosted her 12th Annual Western Night at Ocean Downs Race Track July 12 to a sell-out crowd of cowboys/cowgirls with proceeds benefiting Diakonia. Pictured, from left, Gilly Foultz, sheriff for the evening; Graham Caldwell, program emcee; Foultz; Randy Lee Ashcraft, musician; and Lou Ann Trummel, treasurer of Star Charities.
In its 65-year history, the Ocean City Lions Club has had many King Lions. On June 27, Cynthia Malament became the first Queen Lion. Above, outgoing King Lion Chris Takacs congratulates Malament.
The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist awarded over $55,000 in scholarships at the recent Stephan Decatur High Scholl awards ceremony. The 11 scholarships bring the total awarded to over $1,500,000 in 24 years to over 280 students. Pictured are Rich Dalton, Optimist lotto chair; awardees Ashley Hrebik, Carley Bodolus, Maura Smith, Joseph Crank, Karlie Straight, Brandy Evans, Angel… Read more »
The William and Carolyn Johnston Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) contributed $9,581.50 to the Fruitland Community Center’s Summer Program. The donation will provide funding to ensure transportation for summer field trips, staffing assistance, and snacks for the children. Pictured, from left, are Spicer Bell, CFES President; Dr. Carolyn Johnston, Donor… Read more »
Marilyn Lee Foster CoxOCEAN CITY — Marilyn Lee Foster Cox died peacefully on Sunday, July 9 surrounded by her five children at the Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was 85.She was a third generation Washingtonian and grew up in Chevy Chase, Md. She attended the Academy of Holy Cross and graduated from… Read more »
Ed Colbert, left, owner of Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin, presents a check for $10,174.81 to Rota Knott, Worcester County coordinator for Women Supporting Women. The donation represents the proceeds of a June 9 golf tournament held at Deer Run and hosted by Colbert and his wife, Margaret, to benefit the Berlin-based chapter.
Berlin Mayor Gee Williams read “Horton Hears A Who” during the Berlin Youth Club’s Dr. Seuss Story & Activity Time. The club offers free activities for children ages 3-11 who live within the town limits of Berlin. The club is the result of a collaboration between the town, Worcester Youth & Family, the Community Foundation… Read more »
The Women’s Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore awarded $5,000 to Diakonia, Inc. The funds will be used to create a weekly women’s support group at its transitional housing shelter. This group will promote healthy support networks and will provide women who are homeless with coping techniques, job and life skills, and… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City “Dog Team” once again sold hot dogs and refreshments at the Ocean Pines 4th of July celebration. They raised enough to fund almost a half of a scholarship which will be awarded to a local deserving 2013 graduating high school senior to further their education. Pictured, from… Read more »