AMPUTEE EMANATES AMBITION
Moore lost part of his leg in '96, but that doesn't keep him from doing a few of his favorite things
W hen Garry Moore lost the lower part of his left leg in 1996 following a construction accident in the Ocean City area, he had no support group to speed his recovery and that hindered his return to the normal lifestyle of a 26-year-old. Full Story
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Local students make dean's list, graduate n Ashley Moreck of Berlin has been named to the dean's list at Springfield College for the winter/spring 2009 term. Moreck is a third-year student majoring in computer and information science. Full Story
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OC BEACHFEST
(June 19, 2009) "Do it or View it" is the motto for this weekend's inaugural OC Beachfest. People are encouraged to not only be spectators of the dozen or so competitions scheduled throughout the resort, Full Story
Weekend festival combines talented artists with serene setting
ART'S ALIVE!
(June 19, 2009) More than 100 artists are scheduled to show their work in a variety of media around the lagoon at Northside Park this weekend during the ninth annual Art's Alive festival. The two-day outdoor gallery of artwork started with 25 artists in its first year and has more than quadrupled in size since then. Full Story
'HEADMASTER' PRESENTS DONATION TO ANIMAL SHELTER
Worcester County Humane Society representative Mary Kay Mullen, with two rescued Yorkshire terriers, is joined by Shannon Southcomb, a Worcester Preparatory School sixth-grader who, as Headmaster for the Day, collected $586.65 from her fellow students for the West Ocean City shelter, the area's only no-kill facility. Full Story
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A change of season reinvigorates the Lamb, helping to overcome the effects of a recent slower-paced period. This is a good time to restate your feelings for that certain someone. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might not like using your authority to correct a workplace situation, but that's what being placed in charge is all about. Full Story
Gather with peers without beers
Only in resort do seniors gather in large numbers?
(June 19, 2009) Summertime, when the living is greasy. Ya' hafta know that most locals don't waste time hibernating or waiting for the relatives or fair-weather friends to drop by. Come hot weather, locals head for cool places to socialize with their peers. Unexpected guests are on their own. Full Story
Search for 'perfect picture' to represent '09 festival under way
(June 19, 2009) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is looking for the perfect picture to represent the 2009 Harbor Day at the Docks, a "Maritime Heritage Festival." Children in grades kindergarten through 12 are invited to submit original artwork (paintings, drawings, watercolors, etc. Full Story
WANGEL WINS NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST
Michelle Wangel of Berlin, a student at Worcester Prep, center, was a winner in the 2009 National Society of Colonial Dames American essay competition. She received a certificate, check and an invitation to attend an expense-paid, weeklong session of the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar in Washington, D.C. Her essay, in which she answered, "Over the course of history, which American leader has provided the greatest visionary leadership?" was judged locally, regionally and nationally along with entries from all over the United States. With Wangel are Colonel Dames representative Marion Chambers and Dr. Barry Tull, Worcester Prep headmaster. Full Story
Freeman presents concert series
(June 19, 2009) The Freeman Stage at Bayside, near Fenwick Island, will open its second season Friday, June 19, with a 7 p.m. performance by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. This free event is open to the public and will feature both classical and contemporary music. Full Story
Summer fashion show tickets on sale now
Tickets are still available for the Junior Auxiliary Group's Summer Solstice Fashion Show, scheduled for June 24, at the Brandywine Assisted Living center in Ocean View, Del. The show will start at 5:30 p.m. and feature apparel from the Crazy Ladyz! boutique in West Ocean City. Full Story
Assateague Island offers 'Fee Free' weekends
Assateague Island National Seashore is offering "Fee Free" weekends this summer in the Maryland and Virginia districts. Entrance fees will be waived during the following weekends: June 20-21 (Father's Day weekend), July 18- 19 and Aug. 15-16. Full Story
LADY ELKS INSTALL NEW OFFICERS
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 recently installed new officers for 2009-10. They are, from left, Cass Meyers, president; Pam Jones, vice president; Sue Rayfield, recording secretary; Marlyn Pietruszka, corresponding secretary; Marlene Wojiciechowski, treasurer; and Judy Jenkins, chaplain. Full Story
RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS RECOGNIZED
An honors ceremony was recently held at Stephen Decatur Middle School to recognize Rising Star Award winners. The award is presented to students who have participated in voluntary service activities for their school and for local community organizations. Recipients are, front row from left, Chelsea Smith, Christina Pletcher, Ami Oliver and Holly Getchell; middle row, Joshua Massey, Adrienne Cope, Katelyn Knowles, Madelyn Beebe and Libby Withers; and back row, Luke Sichau, Antonia Green, Tyahanna Lawson and Sarah Kirstein. Missing from photo are Lyndsey Dillon and Madison Soulsman. Full Story
PINES PERFORMERS TO PRESENT 'STEEL MAGNOLIAS'
The Ocean Pines Players will present "Steel Magnolias" on Friday, July 10, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School on Route 589 near Ocean Pines. Additional performances of the play, directed by Kate Moskowitz and Jackie Todd, will take place July 11-12 and 17-19. Among the cast are Alex Stamnas, in front; middle row from left, Edie Brennan, Eileen Stamnas and Em Hench; and in back, Heidi Kelley and Kyra Voulo. For additional information, call 410-208-9544. Full Story
Alcohol's dehydrating, disorienting effects affect judgement
Reminder: it is illegal and unsafe to drink on beach
(June 19, 2009) The beach might seem like the perfect place to drink alcoholic beverages, but it isn't the safest place to do so. Full Story
ALOC's July show is artist's choice
(June 19, 2009) The Art League of Ocean City will hold its annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Exhibit, a juried show, next month. Artists are invited to submit 2D paintings, drawings, mixed media or 3D works. Subject matter is up to the artist. Full Story
BROWER RECEIVES '09 BADROS SCHOLARSHIP
Kara Brower, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, is congratulated by Diana Badros for earning the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore's Joseph Z. Badros scholarship for 2009. Brower, who will attend Yale University in the fall, was chosen from applicants from high schools throughout the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Full Story
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