Lisa Rodriguez-Long of Live Long Fitness presents a $200 check to Showell Elementary School Principal Diane Shorts for the AFG Academic Team to purchase books for Willet’s Library. Participants ran the 2nd Annual 5K Reindeer Run in Berlin. Pictured at the check presentation are Assistant Principal Aaron Dale, Karin Lertora, Angie Sullivan, Jennette Mears, Scott… Read more »
Category: Community News
United Way of Eastern Shore Announces Funding for Girl Scouts
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently announced funding of $37,000 for the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Above, Aaron Reid, assistant director of the United Way, presents a check for $37,000 to Anne Hogan, Girl Scouts CEO, and Ron Alessi, Girls Scouts local Advisory… Read more »
2nd Annual Mah Jong Tournament Deemed Huge Success
The 2nd Annual Mah Jong Tournament at Temple Bat Yam was another huge success with 36 players taking part. For the second year in a row, Joan Kessler won first prize. The second prize winner was Connie Phipps and third was Nancy Howard. All winners won cash prizes.
Habitat for Humanity Extends Hours
Habitat For Humanity of Worcester County celebrated the New Year by extending the hours of operation for their warehouse to the first and third Saturday of every month. Members of the warehouse sales team are Bill O’Donnell, David Suznavick, Jim Griffin, Nancy Reese and Joanne Pacana. All proceeds benefit the building of three Habitat homes… Read more »
AGH Gets Donation From Peninsula Imaging LLC
Peninsula Imaging LLC recently donated $25,000 to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Robert Corcoran of Peninsula Imaging; Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Dr. Peter Libby of Peninsula Imaging; Amy Unger, Atlantic General Hospital director of development; Dr. Assen Todorov of Peninsula Imaging; and Todd Hershey, chair of the… Read more »
OCPD Hosts First Donut Smackdown at Mayor’s New Year’s Open House
The Ocean City Police Department hosted its first Ocean City “Donut-Smackdown” at the 14th Annual Mayor & City Council Open House on Jan. 1. Layton’s Family Restaurant and the Minit-Market supplied donuts for nearly 400 visitors at City Hall. Guests were asked to make a donation to whichever donut they liked the best. Donations benefited… Read more »
Local County Commission for Women Meets at History Luncheon
Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women met recently to finalize plans for its annual Women’s History Luncheon fundraiser on March 24 at the Clarion Hotel. This year’s theme will feature women authors of Worcester County. Pictured at the planning session are, from left, Diane McGraw, Kathy Muncy, Meg Garety, Bev Thoman and Felicia… Read more »
OC/Berlin Optimist Club Donates to Junior Golf Program
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club President Bob Russell, left, presents a $500 check to Bill Hickey, president of Ocean Pines Board of Golf Governors to support Junior Golf. The funds will be used to support clinics, lessons and a tournament for young golfers.
Lower Shore Enterprises Honors Salisbury University with 2009 Award
Lower Shore Enterprises (LSE) recently honored Salisbury University (SU) with its 2009 Employer of the Year Award, recognizing the school for more than a decade of commitment to hiring people with disabilities. Above, LSE Executive Director Jack Heath, left, is pictured with Dale Kovalik, SU Commons assistant manager, and Paul Land, SU auxiliary services director.
SDHS National Honor Society Members Treated and recognized at Ravens Game
Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members were recently recognized for their outstanding service to the community and school by the Baltimore Ravens and Governor Martin O’Malley. The students were treated to on-field passes and tickets to the Dec. 13 game versus the Detroit Lions. Above, Senior Calli Moniodisand her mother are pictured with… Read more »