The family of David Kretschmar of Ocean Pines asked the Ocean Pines Association to accept a personal donation of $3,000 to purchase two automated external defibrillators. Pictured, from left, are Bill Bounds, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) captain; Ron Thorwart, OPVFD president; and Gail Kretschmar. The donation allows for an AED devices to be… Read more »
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Twilley Honored at Red Cross Fashion Emergency
Assisted by her daughter June Dashiell, Beula Twilley was an honoree at the Red Cross Fashion Emergency last Wednesday. Twilley was honored in recognition of her and her late husband’s contribution to the population of returning soldiers after World War II. The Twilleys developed Princeton Homes, a neighborhood of entry level “starter homes” in Salisbury…. Read more »
Local Gives Generous Donation For Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, Eunice Sorin has made a generous contribution of $15,000 to help defray the costs of maintaining The Eunice Sorin Worcester chapter office of Women Supporting Women. Above, Emily Karnbauer, chapter coordinator, is pictured with Sorin.
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Nancy A. RuggerioOCEAN CITY – Nancy A. Ruggerio age 98, died at her home in Ocean City on Feb. 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Ruggerio, and a son, Russell “Bo” Ruggerio. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John Alizzo, and Joseph Alizzo, and sisters; Marie… Read more »
OC Public Art Committee to Hold “Dress to Impress”
Ocean City Public Art Committee members Patti Miller, standing, and Louise Gulyas make plans for a fun evening to benefit public art in Ocean City. This event is “Dress to Impress, an Elegant Soiree” to be held on Friday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Captain’s Table Restaurant located in the Courtyard by Marriott…. Read more »
Winners of the OC/Berlin Optimist Club’s County Art Contest
Over 60 students submitted art for judging this year in the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Worcester County High School Art Contest. All art was displayed at the Ocean City Art League. Pictured, from left, are Ralph Green, art show chairman and club vice president; Christine Burkhead, Snow Hill High School; Danielle Miller, Snow Hill High,… Read more »
Scenes From “Garden Therapy”
Worchester County Garden Club sponsors “Garden Therapy” at the Berlin Nursing Home monthly. Above, co-chair Peggy Cain and members Lynn O’Keefe, Betty Thompson and Kandy Bartholomew work on a design for a Valentine arrangement.
Kiwanis Club Welcomes Guest Speaker
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently welcomed as its guest speaker for the month Mindy Bankert, a special needs physical education teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School and also the director for Maryland Special Olympics for the tri-county area of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. She is pictured above with President Don Peletier.
Decatur Alum Awarded Junior Sailor Award
Petty Officer Second Class Christopher Chavis from Berlin has been awarded the Junior Sailor of the Quarter for October-December 2009 and Junior Sailor of the Year for 2009 aboard the USS San Antonio in Norfolk, Va. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2000 and has been an active duty member for the U.S. Navy for seven years. Above,… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Harry C. SerkesSALISBURY – Harry C. Serkes, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Nicholas and Angela Serkes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eileen.He was a resident of Ocean City from 1976-2003. He loved the beach and was fond of… Read more »