Group continuing to take donations for spirit campaign

Continued from Page 35 with support from Coastal Life Realty Group, Delaware Elevator, Royal Plus Electric, Lifemed Institute, the Delmarva Shorebirds, Direct Mortgage Loans, Deeley Insurance, OC Beach Vacations, Pickles Pub, Captain’s Quarters at the Millville Boardwalk, de Lazy Lizard, iHeart Media and 94.5 KHI.

The young professionals will continue taking donations for the Christmas Spirit Campaign, with volunteers set to begin shopping for students in November.

The professionals work with area guidance counselors and other organizations to identify students from local schools.

Vendor spots still available for Wor. Co. Fair in Sept.

(Aug. 18, 2023) Vendor spaces are available and fundraising events are set for the Worcester County Fair on Sept. 15-17.

To become a vendor, email worcofair@gmail.com.

A BINGO event with for and prizes to benefit the fair is set from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 25, at the Ocean Pines Community Center for $2 a card and eight games.

The fair office is also accepting donations of gently used books for the event book sale and selling raffle tickets for a 36-inch Blackstone Grill. The drawing will be Sept 17.

Many volunteer service hour opportunities are available as well.

To learn more, and share info, find WorcesterCoFair on Facebook.

Robert Keenan named new Wor. Co. recycling manager

(Aug. 17, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners recently named Robert Keenan the new recycling manager in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works.

“Bob is a great guy who is always willing to help and goes above and beyond when taking on a project,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said in a news release. “His energy and enthusiasm make him a great fit to lead the recycling team in Worcester County.”

Keenan, who previously served as the recycling crew leader, brings over 35 years of solid waste experience to his new position.

Following a 30-year career with the Baltimore Bureau of Solid Waste, where he served as the assistant superintendent, he relocated to the Eastern Shore and joined Worcester County Public Works in 2018.

“I am grateful that the commissioners have given me the honor of serving the residents of Worcester County,” Keenan said. “My goal is to educate each and every resident on what and how to recycle.”

Keenan is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all Worcester County recycling projects and programs to meet state mandated goals, and to educate the public about the benefits of recycling.

Keenan lives with his wife, Wendy, and their cat, Salem, in Ocean View. They have three adult children.

Students and their families will then pick up their presents from the OC Chamber office on Dec. 9.

To make a donation or sign up to be a volunteer, visit occhamberfoundation.org/spirit-christmas-campaign. For more information on the Young Professionals, contact Ricky Pollitt at ricky.pollitt@ja.org

During his time off, he can be found at the beach or The River Church in Roxana.

For more information about recycling in Worcester County, visit co.worcester.md.us/departments/pu blicworks/recycling.