FIRED UP FOR THE FOURTH
Fireworks among activities planned in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill
(July 3, 2009) Fourth of July festivities for the entire family, including games, amusements, swimming, and of course, fireworks, will take place at several locations this Friday and Saturday. Full Story
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Birth announcement Kylee Bunting Thornton and John Thornton IV announced the birth of John Benjamin Thornton V on Saturday, June 20. The new addition, at 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and 19 1/2 inches, made his debut at 6:37 p.m. at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Full Story
There's never a need to sit home alone in a town asbusy as ours
Clubs, social outings keep singles and retirees busy
(July 3, 2009) Cloudy skies, rain and dark of night cannot keep the locals from taking flight. Take heart folks, the rain's a pain, but no doubt about it, summer has arrived. Not to worry, our town's retirees vow to wear out, not sit around, waiting to rust out. They're out there making things happen. Retired Delmarvians dine out on a weekly basis. Full Story
The Freeman Stage at Bayside to presents "Ain't Misbehavin'"
Olney Theatre Center's production of Fats Waller musical comes to Fenwick
(July 3, 2009) The Freeman Stage at Bayside will continue its second season with two showings of the Tony Awardwinning musical, "Ain't Misbehavin." The musical, a revue celebrating the music of Fats Waller, is being presented by Olney Theatre Center, an award-winning nonprofit theatre from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Full Story
Donation benefits young actors
(July 3, 2009) The Ocean Pines Players recently presented a check to Gwen Lehman, director of the Musical Theatre Arts Summer Camp at Stephen Decatur High School. "Our goal was to help subsidize worthy students with their tuition needs," said Em Hench, president of the Ocean Pines Players. Full Story
Boardwalk museum offering free programs six days a week
(July 3, 2009) The Ocean City Life- Saving Station Museum this summer will again offer its free educational programs, which include beach safety, Ocean City Before Condominiums, knot tying, All About Sharks, Storm Warriors and aquarium feeding. The programs begin at 10:30 a.m. Full Story
BERLIN LIONS CLUB HONORS
Ed Durang, new president of the Berlin Lions Club, attaches a pin to the suit of Dennis Parker, the outgoing club president, during the club's annual awards dinner on Saturday. (Above left) Reese Cropper, center, holds a plaque recognizing him as a Melvin Jones Fellow during the awards dinner. With him are Lions Allen Palmer and Junior West, who are also Melvin Jones Fellows. The highest honor a Lion may receive is to be named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club International Foundation. Humanitarian qualities such as generosity, compassion and concern for the less fortunate are requirements for the recipients of the award. The fellowship was started in 1973 and named for Melvin Jones, founder of Lions Club International. Jack Shook was also named a Melvin Jones Fellow on Saturday. Full Story
Restaurant wants guests to get on bar, chairs … just leave cash
Money tacked to ceiling at JC's Northside Pub will aid ailing children, their family
(July 3, 2009) JC's Northside Pub customers are tacking their money up on the restaurant's ceiling, all in the name of charity. Owner Jeff Edwards said he was sitting with friends one evening discussing old college stories when the talk turned to places where patrons could sign dollar bills and hang them on the walls. Full Story
New top officers announced during Caine Woods gathering
(July 3, 2009) Caine Woods Community Association elected new officers at the annual business meeting and picnic June 20. Lloyd Martin will become president Oct. 1 by succeeding Bob LeMay, who completed the maximum three oneyear terms. Mark Jednorski will succeed Martin as vice president. Martin had completed the maximum three one-year terms in that office. Full Story
GOOSE CROSSING
It's a common sight to see geese walking across a busy street, especially in the Ocean Pines area, where the waterfowl tend to mill around at the ponds at the North and South gates. Above, a group of geese holds up traffic as it crosses Route 589 and heads toward the Pennington Commons shopping center in Ocean Pines last Thursday evening. The respectful drivers stopped and waited for the animals to get to the other side. Full Story
Today last day to nominate property
(July 3, 2009) Today is the last day to nominate an Ocean City property for the resort's annual Beauty Spot Awards. The Ocean City Beautification Committee is looking for places of beauty so members can reward the diligent work of citizens. Over the years, these have become very coveted acknowledgments of a job well done. Full Story
Seventeen ready, more expected for bayside bar's eating contest
(July 3, 2009) Throughout May and June, Fish Tales Bar & Grill in Ocean City embarked on a quest to find the 20 fastest hot dog eaters in the area. Those quickest downers of hot dogs have advanced to the finals of the 22nd Street bayside bar & grill's second annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, which will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. Full Story
NAVY HELICOPTER VISITS SDHS
Lt. Ryan M. Kelchner of the U.S. Navy, a 1997 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, right, shows Principal Lou Taylor the new Navy helicopter, an MH 60S P31. NJROTC students and Decatur staff were invited to tour the "the Nighthawk" and visit with the crew following a June 3 landing at the school. Full Story
Snow Hill planning Independence Day, First Friday events
(July 3, 2009) The Fourth of July weekend celebration begins Friday in Snow Hill with another installment of "Arts on the River First Friday." Snow Hill merchants and gallery owners in downtown will celebrate the occasion by staying open until 8 p.m. and offering discounts, art openings, and light refreshments. Full Story
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SEACRETS!
Johnathan Hillstrand, captain of the Time Bandit, the 113-foot House Aft boat featured on the show, "Deadliest Catch," hugs Leighton Moore, owner of Seacrets, on Monday during a 21st anniversary celebration at the 49th Street restuarant and bar. "The only day I ever wanted to celebrate was when she was old enough to drink," Moore told Ocean City Today last week. "That's when I wanted to throw a party for the lady. It's a big day. That's when you should celebrate a bar." Full Story
Maryland's first lady serves up recipe for healthy eating habits
(July 3, 2009) To a resounding chorus of "Yuck!" Maryland's First Lady Katie O'Malley announced that her favorite vegetable is spinach. While most of the 87 students in the summer school academy at Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin wrinkled their noses at the thought of eating spinach, there were a few who shared the first lady's taste in vegetables. Full Story
'BALLS OF FURY' WINS TITLE
The "Balls of Fury" team outplayed its final competitor Monday to take top honors in Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department's first-ever Coed Adult Kickball League. A fall league will start in the beginning of September. Full Story
Mood Swingers to perform free concert at Pines park on Thurs.
(July 3, 2009) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department continues its free concerts next week with a July 9 performance by the Mood Swingers. The shows are offered each Thursday at White Horse Park. All shows begin at 7 p.m. and take place under the Memorial Pavilion. Concerts will continue each week until Aug. 20. Full Story
Public emergency response training scheduled for Sept.
(July 3, 2009) Residents can make a difference for their families by enrolling in the Community Emergency Response Training courses planned to begin in September at the Ocean City Public Safety Building, according to Ocean City officials and the Lower Shore Red Cross. Full Story
AIR BRUSH ARTWORK
"Shannon," a New Jersey artist, adds actor James Gandolfini to the many celebrities she has painted on the walls at the Bad Ass Café on the Boardwalk between 11th and 12th streets. Last Friday's painting excursion was the artist's first trip back to Ocean City to paint in eight years. Full Story
Carnival rides, cow patty bingo added to county fair lineup
(July 3, 2009) The Worcester County Fair will be held Aug. 7-9, at Byrd Park in Snow Hill. Fair activities will be spread among 12 acres of wooded land along the Pocomoke River. Full Story
Free crafts designed to teach kids about Worcester's history
(July 3, 2009) The Julia A. Purnell Museum is sponsoring a series of heritage craft activities, during which kids can learn about history through handson projects. The first heritage craft activity will take place Wednesday, July 8, from 1-3 p.m. Full Story
Children can learn OCBP basics during four-day academies
(July 3, 2009) Ocean City's Junior Beach Patrol academies are so popular, the beach patrol had to create an assistant instructor position for the kids who have learned all they can from the classes but are still too young to move up the ranks and become a lifeguard. Full Story
Beach patrol warns swimmers to be wary of unpredictable ocean floor
Many head, neck injuries reported last week in OC
(July 3, 2009) This past week was a very busy one for the Ocean City Beach Patrol and the surf rescue technicians who guard your beach. Due to increased wave action, we have seen a rise in rip current-related rescues and impact injuries. These impact injuries are caused when a swimmer or wader is thrown against the ocean bottom or beach by a powerful wave. Full Story
TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY
Abbie, a 6-year-old boxer owned by Managing Editor Brandi Mellinger, kicks back with the June 26 issue of Ocean City Today during last Friday's Take Your Dog To Work Day. First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. For more information, visit www.takeyourdog.com. Full Story
Top artists, artwork at Art's Alive announced
(July 3, 2009) Nine artists were recipients of awards presented during Ocean City's ninth annual Art's Alive, held June 20-21, at Northside Park. This year's two-day juried fine arts show featured 100 artists. Full Story
HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY!
Calvin and Ann Ginnavan of Ocean City celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant on June 21. The celebration was organized by their children, Calvin and Carol Ginnavan Jr. and Gail and Tommy Fowler. They were also joined by their grandchildren, Erin Ashley, Bryan and Amy Ginnavan and Kevin Ginnavan, and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Chase Ginnavan. The Ginnavans are retired from the Cabana Motel, but continue to operate their Homestead and Stonehaven Apartments. Full Story
Annual Beverly Bassford show features artists' choice of topic
(July 3, 2009) The Art League of Ocean City will hold its annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Exhibit, a juried show, this month. Featured will be 2D paintings, drawings, mixed media or 3D works. Subject matter is up to the artist. Full Story
PROCEEDS OF STAR CHARITIES FUNDRAISER DONATED TO ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Anna Foultz, president of Star Charities, left, presents a $5,000 check to Damian Magarelli, a representative of the Alzheimer's Association. The donation represents proceeds from the 12th annual Alzheimer's Gala, held May 17, at the Clarion Resort in Ocean City. Joining Foultz for the presentation is Susan Curtis, also of Star Charities, who helped to organize the "Las Vegas Escape" fundraiser. Full Story
Park hopes 'Fee Free' weekends enourage visitors to Assateague
(July 3, 2009) 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: July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16. Full Story
NEUBRAND MILESTONE
Bill Neubrand, a lifetime member of the United States Power Squadron and the Ocean City Power Squadron, completed his 500th vessel safety check on June 19. Full Story
FREE SHOW
Visitors check out some of the classic cars on display at the Somerset Street Plaza last Sunday during an OC Cruzers Car Show, sponsored by the Ocean City Development Corporation. The pedestrian plaza in downtown Ocean City will feature a car show each Sunday afternoon through Sept. 27. The OC Cruzers will be accompanied by a band on July 19, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. Full Story
Library showcasing winners of Junior Duck Stamp Contest
(July 3, 2009) Now through July 13, the Ocean City library is showcasing winners of the 2009 Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The exhibit is on the first floor in the children's area of the library. The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest is the result of curriculum that combines science and art. Full Story
Children's design sought to represent 2009 Harbor Day
(July 3, 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 12th grade are invited to submit original artwork (paintings, drawings, watercolors, etc. Full Story
WHALEY, CHETELAT RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Dee Rigsby, president of the Ocean City Marlin Club Ladies Auxiliary, left, and Evelyn Angel, chairwoman of the club's scholarship committee, present $4,000 scholarships to Anthony Whaley of Berlin, who is working toward a degree in teaching from Salisbury University, and Lindsay Chetelat of Bishopville, who will study nutrition this fall at the University of Delaware. The auxiliary presents an annual scholarship to local students who are chosen based primarily on their academic achievements. Full Story
MARX RECOGNIZED
The Department of Human Resources' Maryland Commission for Women last month presented six young women with the Women of Tomorrow Award. The annual recognition honors young women who have made noteworthy contributions to their communities, and who unquestionably will assume leadership positions in their chosen fields. Among the winners is Kelly Ann Marx, center, a 10th grader at Stephen Decatur High School, where she serves as secretary for National Junior Honor Society and is a member of the Key Club. Presenting Marx her award are Regina Clay Hardy of the Department of Human Resources, left, and Linda Busick, vice chairwoman of the Maryland Commission for Women. Full Story
Tickets for annual home tour available on ALOC Web site
(July 3, 2009) Tickets to the Art League of Ocean City's annual Sand Castle Home Tour are available online. "We want to make the process of purchasing a tickets as easy as possible for the participants," said ALOC President Rina Thaler. "Receipts are sent by return mail that are then turned in for tour information at the time of the event. Full Story
RELIGION Ocean City Today
n ANGLICAN Holy Trinity Cathedral 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 410-641-4882 Bishop: Rt. Rev. Richard Lipka Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Hill Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m. Children's: Sundays, 10 a.m. n ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Ocean City Worship Center 10736 Ocean Gateway, Berlin 410-641-3325, www.ocwc.net Pastor: Bryan Pugner Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Prayer, praise Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:45 a. Full Story
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