(Jan. 15, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care this week announced that the Homer & Martha Gudelsky Foundation has given $250,000 to support the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. This is the foundation’s second gift to the campaign. In 2013, it made a grant of $50,000 to Coastal Hospice at the Ocean…. Read more »
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Food drive to benefit seniors, kids
(Jan. 15, 2015) Worcester County Volunteer Services will hold its second annual food drive for the Maryland Food Bank on Jan. 26-30. The focus of this food drive is to provide ready-to-eat canned meals. Canned items most needed include meats that are high in protein – such as tuna, salmon and chicken – and hearty… Read more »
Waiting for real set of design standards
It is not the people who are serving who need to be considered when granting a government body the authority to impose subjective standards, it is the people who might serve in the years ahead. That is the situation with the town’s proposed amendment to the zoning code giving the Planning Commission the legal right… Read more »
Berlin to test notification system
(Jan. 15, 2015) The Town of Berlin will be utilizing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System on Jan. 15 to call the entire community. The calls will occur in the afternoon and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. This call will give Town of Berlin personnel the chance to operate the system as… Read more »
SHORE UP! to help with heating and electric bills
(Jan. 15, 2015) SHORE UP! Inc. is accepting applications from people who need help paying their home heating bills and electric bills. Residents of Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance. To receive help, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application and provide supporting documentation. Anyone who… Read more »
Berlin Dr. Rush says ‘higher calling’ led to mission work
(Jan. 15, 2015) A chiropractor at Healing Hands in Berlin by day, Dr. Tracy Rush said she has a “higher calling to help others” that has motivated her into international mission work. Rush first became involved in missions after a patient told her about the Appalachia Service Project in 2007, a volunteer effort that repairs… Read more »
Atlantic Hotel 120th b-day bash celebrates Berlin
(Jan. 15, 2015) The Atlantic Hotel will host a special fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 30 to benefit the continued promotion of “Cool Berlin” during 2015. This event will honor the families who were responsible for the 1980’s restoration of The Atlantic Hotel. Join them and hotel management and staff in celebrating the 120th anniversary of… Read more »
Flu season, holidays lead to Delmarva blood shortage
(Jan. 15, 2015) Each person who donates blood will help save three lives when the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s OC Cares Blood Drive returns to the Ocean City convention center for the 17th year on Wednesday, Jan 21. “Blood donations can slow during the winter months, which makes the OC Cares Blood Drive so crucial… Read more »
Berlin book drive could have international impact on kids
(Jan. 15, 2015) Looking for ideas for new service projects for children, Berlin-based Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services Inc. turned inward. The nonprofit group, which provides mental and social health care services for all age groups, asked the children they serve in the Berlin Youth Club program to come up with new ideas to… Read more »
Switch to Sharp opens door for propane changes in Pines
(Jan. 15, 2015) After pulling a switch on propane service at the sports core pool late last month, Ocean Pines is looking into similar money-saving moves at other amenities. General Manager Bob Thompson on Monday spoke about the likely change over during budget committee hearings at the Ocean Pines country club. Thompson said the community… Read more »