Ocean City

JULY 24, 1947-OCT. 2, 2009 BERLN, Md. - Charlotte Lee Bennett, 62, died at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. She was born July 24, 1947, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to the late Charles and Mavis Kenney. Charlotte worked for the Potomac Electric Power Co. (Pepco) located in Washington, D.C. She retired in July of 2003 to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoyed going to the beach, crocheting and cross-stitching. Charlotte is survived by her husband Gary Bennett; two daughters, Rachelle Ferrante and Tammy Bennett; son, Chad Bennett; son-in-law Tony Ferrante and daughter-in-law Terra Bennett.

Cheerleaders Destani McCauley, Sierra Pompell and Brittney Malott from the Xtreme Magic Allstarz Divas cheerleading team in Hagerstown are ready to be tossed in the air in Hawaii. Destani, 11, a sixth-grader at Clear Spring Middle School, Sierra, 12, a seventh-grader at Western Heights Middle School, and Brittney, 17, a senior at Washington County Technical High School, were recently invited to cheer during half-time at the Pro Bowl Performance Tour & National Scholarship Invitational in Honolulu.

521,837. That's how many miles Funkstown resident Thomas "Woody" McDonald had on his work van as of 8 a.m. Friday. That's enough to: - Get to the moon and back with miles left over. The maximum distance from the Earth to the moon is 252,020 miles. (Source: The World Almanac) - Make almost 21 trips around the earth's equator, which has a circumference of 24,901.55 miles. (Source: World Book Encyclopedia and geography.about.com ) - Take 210 cross-country trips.

Mail Call for 8/22 "I want to congratulate my mom. On Friday, Aug. 18, she became a Year 2000 graduate. I love you, Mom, God bless. Love, Danielle. " "Is there any need of volunteering and where?" "Where is this Lions Club of Halfway that needs eyeglasses? Can you leave your names or numbers in Mail Call so I know where I can drop them off?. " "To the County Commissioners. Why do the taxpayers have to pay for the convention in Ocean City, for you and your families?

Name: Kenny George Jr. Hometown: Martinsburg, W.Va. 18; just graduated from Hedgesville High School Car: 1937 Chevrolet Coupe Special features: Air ride suspension, signed on the dashboard by 1960s custom car king George Barris. When was it bought: One year ago. It used to belong to Kenny's dad, Kenny George Sr. He sold it to a friend, then Kenny Jr. bought it back. First passenger: His mom, Lorelei George. Regular destinations: Traveling to school and to work at Potomac Farms.

The Maryland Academy of Family Physicians, a 1,200-member professional medical specialty society headquartered in Baltimore, has named Dr. Matthew A. Hahn of Hancock Family Doctor of the Year for 2006. Hahn received the award on Saturday, July 1, during a ceremony at the organization's annual assembly in Ocean City, Md. Hahn's 2006 Maryland Family Doctor of the Year Award is based on his involvement with patients, community, colleagues and family. Additional judging criteria included his quality of medical care and his credibility as a role model, a healer and a professional in the science and art of medicine.

The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Elks Association held its annual State Soccer Shoot in Ocean City, Md., where six local youth representing the West District from Hagerstown Elks Lodge No. 378 competed for state champion in their respective age groups. Here are the results: Boys Under 7 - Thomas Forrest finished third Boys Under 10 - Alexander Lund finished fourth Boys Under 12 - Brendon Burkholder finished third Boys Under 14 - Conner Troxell finished first Girls Under 7 - Natalie Jack finished first Girls Under 10 - Molly Stewart finished third Girls Under 12 - Paige Owens finished second Conner Troxell and Natalie Jack will continue on and represent the Maryland-Delaware-D.

Jessica Lorine Gonder and Daniel Mattson were married Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at Mt. Lena United Methodist Church in Mt. Lena. The bride is the daughter of James and Dorothy Gonder of Funkstown. The bridegroom is the son of Donald and Christina Mattson of Salisbury, Md. The bride is a 2004 graduate of South Hagerstown High School and a 2008 graduate of Salisbury University. She is a park police recruit in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources academy in Sykesville, Md., and at the DNR training facility on Kent Island.

On the weekend of March 25, Carroll County, Md., resident Brittni Gallagher, 17, attended the IMPACT 2011: EPIC Youth Conference with her Uniontown (Md.) Bible Church Youth Group and won IMPACT's Inaugural "Minute to Win It" competition.  Gallagher competed against hundreds of other youths at each of the 12 "Minute to Win It" stations. She made it to the playoffs against youth leader Grady Shingler, 20, of Hagerstown's One Accord Youth Group. Gallagher raced through the Stack Attack game in 32 seconds to win the title and a $50 VISA gift card.

From staff reports One year after the death of their son at an Ocean City, Md., motel, Washington County residents Richard and Pat Caricofe are still trying to find out what happened. Professional wrestler Neil Caricofe, 33, of Hagerstown, died Aug. 23, 1996, in the parking lot of the Fenwick Inn in Ocean City. He collapsed after struggling with police. According to the state medical examiner's office, Caricofe's death was caused by a combination of bodybuilding drugs, alcohol and a bad heart.