Russel B. ‘Bo’ RuggerioBERLIN – Russell B. “Bo” Ruggerio, 69, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Hammonton, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph Ruggerio; and is survived by his 96-year-old beloved mother, Nancy Alizzo Ruggerio, of whom he was most proud that they remained together in… Read more »
The Art League of Ocean City recognized winners at its “Moment in Time” February exhibit First Friday Reception. Winners were first place, Sonia Hunt “Feeding Time”; second, Dave Ganoe “Out West”; third, Dorothy Harrison Braun “Ford Truck”; honorable mentions, Barbara Hager “Waiting for the Cut”, Chris Ecker “On the Wing” and Elizabeth Collard “Momentary Sunshine”;… Read more »
Senior fitness expert Tom Oneto addressed the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 at its general meeting Thursday. Oneto presented a fitness program for seniors that AARP has formed in partnership with Gold’s Gym to provide privileges for AARP members at a discounted rate. For more information, AARP members can call 410-641-6888. Listening to the presentation… Read more »
Members of the Community Church’s Chi Rho youth group recently attended a youth rally at the Ocean City Convention Center sponsored by the United Methodist Church. The group listened to Christian rock bands, heard inspirational messages, and shared the experience with more than 4,200 youth from the Delmarva area. Pictured are the youth and adult… Read more »
Mildred Sturgis Parsons MarfingSNOW HILL – Mildred Sturgis Parsons Marfing of Mount Vernon, Va., died on Jan. 11, 2008 after battling pancreatic cancer and a stroke.She was born in Snow Hill as Mildred Sturgis Parsons to the late William Herman Parsons and Mildred Louise Sturgis on July 27, 1921.Throughout her distinguished and successful life, she… Read more »
Community Foundation Board Chair Art Cooley, second from left, recently congratulated professional advisors in the region who received awards for outstanding service in promoting philanthropy for the benefit of the community. Award winners are, from left, Bob Anderson, Ruth Donaway, Charles “Chip” Dashiell, and K. King Burnett. Submitted Photos
The Worcester County Democratic Central Committee recently invited County Commissioner Virgil Shockley to discuss “A Day In A County Commissioner’s Life.” Pictured, from left are Chuck Herbert, president Worcester County Democratic Central Committee, Arlene Page, president of the Democratic Women’s Club, and Shockley.
Members of the Appalachia Service Project Youth Mission Team recently held a Pancake Supper at Community Church. Proceeds from the event will help to fund the team’s trip to Kentucky in June. The group will repair homes in the Appalachia area in order to make them warmer, drier, and safer for residents. Above, Gavin Townsend,… Read more »
Twisters Gymnastics recently hosted the Mason Dixon League’s 3rd Annual Sweet Treat Meet. The Twister gymnasts had an amazing competition producing two all-around champions, Serena Michnick and Chelsea Smith. In addition to her championship performance, Smith broke three high score records for Level C (vault, beam, and all-around). Alexis Kent topped the Level C floor… Read more »
JaAnn Rosalie HughesBERLIN – JaAnn Rosalie Hughes, age 71, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Joseph Sullivan and Ruth Nash Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stanley Hughes in 1995.Hughes was a devoted mother, grandmother… Read more »