Robert W. ParsonsSALISBURY – Robert W. Parsons, age 83, of Salisbury and formerly of West Ocean City, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Lee Parsons and Eda Cropper Parsons. He was preceded in death by his wife of… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School received a donation of $3,000 from Sonrise Church’s Senior Pastor Daryl McCready and Associate Pastor Kyle McDaniel. The $3,000 donation was earned through a fundraiser Taco Night, held at the high school on May 29. Close to 600 guests devoured 1,600 tacos to help raise funds for school supplies and needs. Above,… Read more »
Four local women were recently inducted into the prestigious Tiffany Circle during a Women’s Summit in Washington, D.C. Lower Shore Red Cross Board members Madalaine How, Patti Miller and Alison Sappington, along with past board member Sheila Zimmer, traveled to D.C. with 350 other Tiffany Circle members from around the country. Women who demonstrate extraordinary… Read more »
Temple Bat Yam Sisterhood President Marion Klein, left, is pictured holding the Rabbi Richard Sternberger Social Action Award presented to the Sisterhood for the Annual Temple Bat Yam Toni Jaffee Health Fair. She is pictured with Temple Bat Yam Rabbi Emeritus and Founding Rabbi Richard Sternberger and co-chairmen of the fair Candy Gusst and Deborah… Read more »
Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle accepts a donation from PFC Vance Row of the Ocean City Police Department. The money was generated by an Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police Poker Run.
The Parke at Ocean Pines Community Association, Inc. has introduced its new Board of Directors for 2009-2010. Pictured, from left, are Tom Weber, secretary; Mike Stevenson, president; Vicki McCormick, member at large; Dominic Tangredi, vice president; and Steve Habeger, member at large).
Joseph J. Lorditch, Jr.WESTMINSTER – Joseph J. Lorditch, Jr., 78, formerly of Ocean City, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Carroll Hospice-Dove House in Westminster.Born April 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph James Sr. and Agnes A. Kohler Lorditch. He was the husband of Shirley A. Tutwiler Lorditch of 59… Read more »
This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Worcester County Garden Club. In addition, it’s the 25-year anniversary of the Mary Ann Royal Award, which was given this year to Marion Novack. Standing is the daughter of the founder of the Mary Ann Royal Award, Norma Polk Miles. The award presentation took place at the club’s… Read more »
Student volunteer Rosa Navarra was recently honored as the 2008 Teen Volunteer of the Year for her volunteer services to Atlantic General Hospital. She volunteered a total of 68.75 hours in 2008 between the Medical Records office and the Atlantic General Hospital Thrift Shop. Pictured, from left, are Joan Schaefer, Auxiliary president; Lou Taylor, principal… Read more »
OP Skate Park Committee member Marie Gilmore, left, accepts a $300 donation from Jean Louis of the Ocean Pines Sanctioned Bridge Club. The Ocean Pines Association plans to have a ribbon cutting and opening of the skate park on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. All skaters must be registered with the Ocean Pines Recreation… Read more »