Pennies For Peace

The fourth and fifth grade Sunday school class of Community Church of Ocean Pines inspired by the true story of Greg Mortenson, who gave up everything to help build schools in Central Asia, are collecting donations through “Pennies for Peace” to aid school supplies for underprivileged children.

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Dr. Jami R. GrantBALTIMORE — On March 23, 2011, Dr. Jami R. Grant, Director of the Forensic Science Program at the University of Baltimore, passed away.She was the devoted mother of Nadia Onnen and Julian Onnen; loving grandmother of Ava Grace; beloved daughter of Jack D. Long and the late Darlene W. Long; dear sister… Read more »

Optimists Announce Essay Winners

The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club announced its essay contest winners at a recent club dinner meeting. The topic was “How my education is the key to a successful future”. The club winner was Halie Murray-Davis from Worcester Preparatory School. Skylar Mariani from Stephen Decatur won second place and Samantha Caresta of Stephen Decatur was third. Above, from… Read more »

DWC Makes Generous Donation

Democratic Women’s Club President, Diana Gross, left, is shown presenting a check to Diane McGraw, grants director of the Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women. As part of its community service activities, the club annually donates $400 to sponsor a classroom for the McGuffey Bookworm Project.

Another Gift For SDHS Field House

A gift of $2,500 has been made by Jay and Mary Lynn Knerr, owners of The Kite Loft in Ocean City, to the capital campaign for the construction of a new athletic field house at Stephen Decatur High School’s Seahawk Stadium. Accepting the Kite Loft donation is Decatur Principal Lou Taylor. The fund raising campaign… Read more »

“Leader Dogs For The Blind”

The Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club recently made a $500 donation to the “Leader Dogs for the Blind” program at the annual leader dog dinner in Sharptown. Above, Leo Club President Liz Davidson presents Lions 22-B District Governor Bill Bickness a check on behalf of the club.

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Warren A. ChurchMILLSBORO — Warren A. Church of Millsboro passed away on March 17, 2011.  He was born in Oakland, Calif.Mr. Church moved to Millsboro from Ocean City. He and his wife Joan resided for several years in Homossasa, Fla., before settling back in Millsboro.     He retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years… Read more »

Donation For Humane Society

As part of their ongoing commitment to community non-profit organizations, Park Place Jewelers owners Jill and Todd Ferrante recently presented $1,000 to Worcester County Humane Society Secretary Kelly Austin. The check represents a portion of all gold purchased by the business recently from customers. Submitted Photos

Garden Club Installs New Officers

Worcester County Garden Club held its 2011 Installation of Officers and luncheon at Holy Savior Parish Hall March 14. The new officers are Carol Morrison, president; Ann Fairfield, 1st vice president; Joan Vetare, 2nd vice president; Mary Ellen Jefferson, secretary; Peggy Cain, corresponding secretary; Sally Monaghan, treasurer; Hazel Geesey, membership; and Doris Lloyd, parliamentarian.