AUGUST 14, 2015
Ocean City Today
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COMMUNITY PHOTOS
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
DONATION
DUCK RACE CHANCES
During Ocean City's Cruisers Weekend in May, Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City held a Cruisin' Car Show. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City manned the 50/50 table and sold chances. The Kiwanians who manned the table are pictured with Tanger Outlets of West Ocean City general manager on July 27. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanian Jackie Todd, Club President Carolyn Dryzga and Tanger Outlet General Manager Alane T. Emerson with the donation of $1,030.
On Aug. 1, less than four weeks until Race Day on Aug. 28, at Frontier Town at 6 p.m., the Duck Race Team was selling chances in Ocean Pines. Ron Graybill, left, and Jim Spicknall are pictured with "K-Duck" who has a picture of missing “Daisy” on his chest. Purchase a chance for $5 each or get three for $10 to help send students to college. Win cash prizes of $1,000, $300 or $200. Winners do not have to be present. If anyone spots Daisy, call 410-208-0479.
RETIREES RECOGNIZED The Worcester County Commissioners extended their thanks and wished recent retirees a long and healthy retirement during a years of service ceremony at the Government Center in Snow Hill, July 21. Those who attended the ceremony, in front, from left, are Lowell Eby and Allan Messick; second row, Betty Connor, John Pruitt and Gerald Carmean; third row, Jerome McCleary, Carolyn Adkins, Diane Baudrau, David Dixon and Timothy Tull; and in back, Commissioners Diana Purnell, Chip Bertino, Ted Elder, Bud Church, Joe Mitrecic, Jim Bunting and Merrill Lockfaw.
ROHRER HONORED Annamarie Rohrer, administrative associate at City Hall on Third Street, was recently recognized as an "exceptional ambassador for Ocean City" and presented with the "Radiant Light Award" from grateful residents and visitors. Rohrer is usually the first person people see when they enter City Hall, greeting thousands of residents and visitors each year.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Robert and Dorothy Danchik of Ocean Pines recently celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary with family and friends at Annie's Paramount Steak and Seafood House on Kent Island.
PHOTO COURTESY CREIG TWILLEY
HIGH BIDDER Jesse's Paddle volunteer Bob Steffen was the high bidder for the kayak auction during the annual event on July 18 that raised more than $24,000 for the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program and the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship. Pictured, from left, are Jesse Klump Memorial Fund President Kim Klump, Secretary Ron Pilling, Steffen and Barry Laws, proprietor of the Pocomoke River Canoe Company where Jesse's Paddle is held.