Women Supporting Women, Worcester County Chapter, recently hosted the Ocean Pines Area Chamber of Commerce’s Power Hour Breakfast. Pictured, from left, are guest speaker Jim Wahl, mentor volunteer coordinator for the state, OP Chamber’s Carol Ludwig and Thomas S. Tyndall III, a state energy program coordinator.
Category: Community
$4300 Raised for Atlantic General Hospital
The Andre Lavanceau Memorial Bull Roast Luau, held recently at the Dough Roller Restaurant in Ocean City, raised more than $4,300 for Atlantic General Hospital. Pictured, from left, are Bill Gibbs, owner of the Dough Roller who generously donated the use of his restaurant for the evening; Patricia Ilczuk-Lavanceau, chair of the Penguin Swim; Damian… Read more »
2003 Harley Davidson Donated By Anonymous Vet
A local veteran, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently dropped off a 2003 Harley-Davidson 100-anniversary motorcycle at the VFW Memorial Post 8296 in Ocean City. The bike will be raffled for $1 per ticket, or 10 for $5. The proceeds will help benefit future VFW events and charity. Pictured are Commander Dave Schaaf and Senior… Read more »
Month-Long Display of Abraham Lincoln at Worcester County Library
Feb. 12 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is commemorating this event with a month-long display in the Snow Hill branch of the Worcester County Library. With the display are commemorative events chairman Kitt Matthews, left, and Vice… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Anna G. DawsonBERLIN – Anna G. Dawson (McCloskey), beloved wife of the late John J. Dawson, entered heaven on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.She was a member of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church and was active in the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 9053 and her… Read more »
CFES awards $2,000 to Lower Eastern Shore Chapter of American Red Cross
The Community Foundation of the Eastern (CFES) has awarded $2,000 to the Lower Eastern Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross to purchase a marketing display board and carrying case for multiple uses by the nonprofit organization at events and meetings. Above, from left, Troy McCabe, Emergency Services Director; John Culp, Lower Shore Chapter Director;… Read more »
CFES Grants $15,000 to Robert Lee Smith Memorial Fund
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has granted $15,000 from the Robert Lee Smith Memorial Fund to support the purchase of a new van for the Berlin Fire Company (BFC). The grant was part of a bequest by Smith to the Berlin Fire Company. The new van will be used for general transportation… Read more »
61st Entrance-Level Class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy
Seventeen law enforcement officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot and Kent counties graduated in the 61st entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) operated by Wor-Wic Community College. Wicomico and Worcester graduates pictured front row, from left, are Mark A. Merritt and Michael J. Mitchell of the Salisbury Police Department, and… Read more »
Ocean Pines Garden Club Elects Officers for 2009
The Ocean Pines Garden Club recently elected its officers for the year. Pictured, from left, are Barbara Ferger, treasurer; Betty Ertel, corresponding secretary; and Darlene Musitano, president. Not pictured are Carolyn Henglein, vice president, and Marian Bickerstaff, recording secretary.
MBS Catholic School Donates Money to Birthright
Seventh graders, with their teacher Santa Barbara, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently made donations to Birthright, an organization sponsored by the Diocese of Wilmington that offers support to expectant mothers who choose life.