Optimist member Steve Acton recently presented Showell Elementary with a monetary gift to enhance learning for all students. Pictured, from left, are Showell Principal Dee Shorts, Acton, and Vice Principal Aaron Dale.
Category: Community
Scenes from the Coastal Style Luxury Living Show
The Coastal Style Luxury Living Show was held last weekend at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, featuring a wide range of events and exhibitors. Above, representing the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation at the hospital’s booth were Laura Small and Chris Hoen. Below, ready to answer questions about finance are Merrill Lynch’s Brian and Christine… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Linda Lee HickmanBERLIN- Linda Lee Hickman, 62, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Spare and Helen Griffin Spare. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Hickman Johnson and her husband Brian of Bishopville and two grand dogs Lacey and… Read more »
6th Graders Take Part in Learning/Volunteering Activities
Students in all schools in Maryland take part in service learning/volunteer activities as part of a graduation requirement. As part of the Berlin Intermediate School Dolphin Team’s Service Learning Project, 6th grade students collected trash from the beach in Ocean City and recorded the data to be used in a public service announcement. As part of their Service… Read more »
Local Fire Chief Sworn in to State Prevention Committee
Local Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Chief KC Harrington was sworn in as a member of the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission. Chief Harrington was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley and sworn into office by Worcester County Clerk of Court Stephen V. Hales on October 13, 2009. Chief Harrington will serve a five-year term on the… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Celebrates 50 Years
The Worcester County Garden Club recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Clarion Fountainebleu Hotel in Ocean City with 12 past-presidents and several dignitaries in attendance. Pitcured, seated are Joan Vetare, Evelyn Mumford, Francis Mumford, and Jane Coates. Pictured back row, left to right: Diane Savage, Marion Novack, Margaret Davis, Margaret Markiewicz, Nancy Lynch, Pat… Read more »
SDHS and Worcester Prep Students Join OP Environment Committee
Despite the cold, damp, windy weather on Sunday, October 18, young men from SDHS and Worcester Prep joined OP Environment & Natural Assets Committee members to plant 44 trees at the South Gate Pond. Pictured from left to right: Dave Blazer, Chair, OP Environment and Natural Assets Committee; Jake Blazer, Joe Iacona, Morgan Bissell, Ben… Read more »
Delmar Sherwin-Williams Associates Donate Day of Painting to Diakonia
Members of the Delmar Peninsula Sherwin-Williams Associates recently spent the day painting the interior of the Diakonia buildings and the exterior trim. Pictured, from left: Don Anderson manager of West OC Sherwin-Williams; Chris Roberson manager of Fenwick Island Duron Paint; Stephanie Lambros, assistant manager, West OC Sherwin-Williams; Rob Bender, manager of Salisbury Duron Paint; Larry… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Harriett CropperHEBRON – Harriet Cropper, 50, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Atlantic General Hospital.Born in Washington, she was a daughter of the late Harry Haraway and Hazel Wooding Haraway.She graduated from Randolph Tucker High School in Richmond in 1977, then attended Randolph Macon College and Wor-Wic Tech. She was employed with her husband at… Read more »
OP Kiwanis Hold Annual Installation Dinner
The Ocean Pines Kiwanis Club recently held its Installation Dinner at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Above, Daniel Peletier is installed as president for 2009-2010. Pictured, from left, are Barbara Peletier, Peletier, Past Lt. Governor Dick Feeser and current Lt Governor Barbara Hickman. Below, David Lloyd receives the highest Kiwanis honor, the George Hickman Award for… Read more »