COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS

Scholarship Recipients

The Marlin Club Crew of Ocean City recently hosted 10 local student recipients to distribute a total $20,000 in scholarships. Pictured, from left, top row, are recipients Riley Moyer, Cooper Hooks, Parker Tingle, Griffin Jones, and Kameron Harris; and bottom row, Sophia Krasner, Summer Wakefield, Anne Carter, Ava Hinkle, and Natalie Canham. Other recipients not pictured are Summer Banks, Kayla Boyles, Emily Sandt and Kathy Zhang.

SUBMITTED

Memorial Dedication

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Wor-Wic Community College recently received a $6,240 donation in memory of Deputy 1st Class Brian K. Heller for an endowed scholarship in his name. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli; Heller’s mother Connie Widmann and her husband, Dave, of Parsonsburg; Stefanie K. Rider, the executive director of the Wor-Wic Foundation and director of development; Heather Trader, development specialist, and Wor-Wic President Ray Hoy. The gift represents proceeds from a recent trap shooting contest. The scholarship fund was created in 2004 for criminal justice students from Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset counties in memory of Heller, who died in the line of duty in 2000.

Kiwanis Speakers

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Pictured, from left, John and Marion Wells of the Pine Tones Chorus and Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City President Bob Wolfing pose for a photo during a Kiwanis meeting on July 19. The Wells spoke to Kiwanis members about the Pine Tones’ concerts and fundraising efforts.

WOMEN’S DINNER

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Members of the Republican Women of Worcester County pose with Battsetseg (Baggi) Shagdar, one of the original delegates of the Democratic Women’s Union of Mongolia, at a recent dinner at Assateague Crab House. Pictured sixth from left, Shagdar has held several government positions and is currently the outgoing Ambassador to Cuba.

Optimist Club Donation

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $40,000 to fund scholarships for Worcester County students up to age 21 who are attending Wor-Wic Community College. Pictured from left, are Edward Townsend, Christina Dolomount, Bill Hickey, Kathy Cater, Sharon Sorrentino, Larry Campbell, Cindy Malament and Roger Pacella of the Ocean-City Berlin Optimist Club board of directors presenting the donation check to Stefanie K. Rider, the executive director of the Wor-Wic Foundation.

Lions Awards

Norm Cathell recently presented the OC Lions Club president recognition awards to several individuals.

Pictured, from left, row one, are Jeff Facellofood drives, Joe Mylesbar manager; and Autumn Fenton for the 75th anniversary celebration. Row two, Sean Williamsscholarships and social media, and JD Quillin - medical equipment. Row three, Mike Hooper - Leo Club and vision screening, Chef Jim Washington - long time chef, and Ken Robertson - peace posters.