Upper Township/Ocean City Notes

6, 50, 30, 28 – Harry Scott of Somers Point is a man of numbers and numerical accomplishments. He’s a man of numbers as a retired CPA, and a man of numerical accomplishments as the numbers 6, 50, 30, and 28 show. This year, Scott played golf on six continents, in six cities, in six days. In 2012, he played 50 golf games, in 50 states, in 50 days. In 2009, starting in Oakland, Calif., he visited all 30 major league stadiums in 30 days. In 1995, he had driven to Anaheim and visited 28 major league stadiums in 28 days.
Scott recently spoke to the “Best of Life” group in Marmora and impressed all with his adventure this year. He began his world golfing tour in early September with his first stop in Australia, and then continued through Malaysia, Egypt, England, Bahamas, and Venezuela. Scott commented that at the Dreamland Golf Resort in Cairo, Egypt, the “tee box markers were little pyramids.” The Stoke Park Golf and Country Club outside of London can be seen in the James Bond films Goldfinger and Tomorrow Never Dies. In describing the Junko Golf Club in Venezuela, he said it was “spectacular,” as it was “carved out of the mountains.”
Asked which golf course was his favorite, Scott said, “The one I’m playing today.” He also remarked that there were no language problems, as “no matter where you go, somebody always speaks English.” Scott traveled on eight different airlines, and noted, “every single flight was on the dot, taking off and landing on time; there were no travel snags.”
A graduate of Ocean City High School, Class of ’51, Scott traveled “a little over 28,000 miles from home to home.” He commented that his trip in 2012 was “like a marathon,” whereas this 2013 trip was “more like a sprint.”
Asked about trips in the future, Scott’s comment was that he’s “thinking about a few plans.”
“Best of Life” is open to senior members, friends, and the public in the community. The next covered-dish luncheon and program will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Dec. 10 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 20 North Shore Rd., Marmora. Pastor Jeanie and Russell Manson will present a Christmas music program. They had previously performed for “Best of Life” in March, singing Irish songs and playing the guitar, tin whistle, and harp. For further information, call the UMC Church Office at 390-3248 or Kathie at 204-4495.
OC Scene This Weekend
Nov. 23 – “Earlier Than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Asbury Ave.
Nov. 23, 24 – Free horse and carriage rides from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Ave.
Nov. 23, 24 – Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, at the Music Pier on the Boardwalk, presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. A contribution of $3 will support area charities. There is no charge for children under 12. Free parking. For information, call 800-822-4112.
Nov. 24 – The Masterworks Choir and Orchestra will present Mendelssohn’s Oratorio Elijah, on November 24 at 4:00 p.m. The concert will take place in the sanctuary at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 8th St. and Central Ave. Baritone Soloist Robert Snodgrass, who has been very active in the arts in our area for several years, will sing the role of Elijah. Mr. Snodgrass taught vocal music at Woodbury High School for many years before moving to Ocean City. A free will offering will be taken. For more information call 399-2988.
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Captions for Pictures
3560 – Children of the Trinity United Methodist Church Nursery School in Marmora helped to pack baskets which will be distributed to families in need in the area. The baskets are a joint effort between the Church and the School. (Photo courtesy of Kim O’Reilly.)
1762 – Harry Scott of Somers Point played golf on six continents, in six cities, in six days.
1729 – The Geib Family’s 5th Annual Striper Tournament was held on the first weekend in November on the beach in Strathmere. Three generations of the family were fishing this year.