Dr. Lisa Seldomridge, chair of Salisbury University’s Nursing Department, has received the University System of Maryland’s highest faculty honor: the Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence. The award celebrates her distinguished accomplishments in teaching. Pictured, from left, are USM Board of Regents Chair James Shea, Seldomridge, USM Chancellor William “Brit” Kirwan and SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach.
The Worcester County Commissioners recently presented a commendation to Casey Knerr, a senior at Worcester Preparatory School, in recognition of her services as Worcester County’s Page to the 2013 Maryland General Assembly. She is pictured above with her parents, Jay and Mary Lynn, as well as the commissioners.
Each year the members of the Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donate a tree to beautify the Worcester Preparatory School campus. This year’s tree, a beautiful Japanese Cherry, was dedicated in memory of Francis Mumford, who had been a member of the Levin Winder chapter. At the ceremony on the… Read more »
Donna West, treasurer of Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church, presented recently a $1,000 donation to Wendy Kemmet, director of the Snow Hill Christian Nursery School.
The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and property owner Orazio Puglisi partnered to have the newest public artwork completed on a vacant wall in downtown Ocean City. The OCDC commissioned local artist, Todd Leasure, above, for this project as part of its Public Art Program.
Ravens Roost #44 held its 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance recently. Above, Tom Maly, Janet Rosensteel, Paul Neal and Mary Kendall are pictured having fun at the money wheel.
Members of the Ocean City/Berlin Leo Club attended the 2013 Lions District 22-B, Leader Dogs for the Blind dinner in Sharptown, Md. The Leos presented a check for $500 to the program that has made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of blind individuals. Monies raised are used to purchase and train leader… Read more »
The Worcester County Democrats were honored to have Congressman Elijah Cummings as guest speaker at their annual Kennedy-King Dinner at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. Cummings gave an impassioned talk about having passion in your beliefs. Pictured, from left, are Cummings, Worcester County NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis and Democratic Central Committee Chairman Howard Srbnick. Photo by… Read more »
Ocean City Sons of Italy Chapter #2474 held its annual St. Joseph’s Festival at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ocean City last month to a steady stream of visitors throughout the day. Pictured, from left in front of a statue of St. Andrew’s holding offerings to the church and a box for Special Intentions, were Lodge President… Read more »
Salisbury Christian School Interact Club students present $581.10 in donations raised through the club’s school-wide fundraising event for United Way’s Imagination Library program. Pictured, from left, are Interact Club President Alec Bell, club member Kelsy Bowen, club Vice-President Shelly Jung and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Assistant Director Amy Luppens.