Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Immediate Past President Jeff Grim, center, receives a plaque in recognition of his successful year as president. He is flanked by Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Treasurer David Blair and President Stan Kahn. Submitted Photos

Diakonia Support Staff Intern Shakeem Brown, left, accepts dental bags for Diakonia residents from Dr. David H. Schiff and his wife Lisa. The bags, which contain toothpaste, tooth brushes, dental floss, lip balm, dental mirrors, fluoride rinse mouth wash and sugar free candy, were made up and donated by the Schiffs in honor of Make… Read more »

Local Chapter #2274 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) celebrated the 15th anniversary of its founding at a gala luncheon at Jordan’s Rooftop Restaurant in Ocean City. Joining in the fifteenth anniversary celebration were all presidents since the chapter’s inception in 1993. Pictured, from left, are D. Thomas Longo, Jr., of… Read more »

Bishopville resident Arlene Page was recently recognized by Glen Burnie High School for demonstrating stellar achievements in her life since graduation and a plaque was placed on the “Alumni Wall of Honor” at a ceremony on Oct. 10. Above, school Principal Vicki Plitt is pictured with Page and an unidentified committee representative. Submitted Photos

Haven House Program Director Barbara Butler was recently recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education for her outstanding service and contributions to Maryland’s Extended Learning Program. A grant-funded, after-school program, Haven House serves up to 75 students in kindergarten through third grade from the Snow Hill area.  Above, Butler receives a Certificate of Recognition… Read more »

Diakonia Inc. was the recipient of a 50/50 raffle, and donated items during the Chesapeake Fraternal Congress convention at the Clarion Fontainebleau Resort Hotel in Ocean City. Pictured, above from left, are Mary Wolf Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Julia Glendenning CFC Director, Frank Kapitan, CFC President and Claudia Nagle, Diakonia Executive Director.  

Members of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution participated in a worship service on Sunday, Oct. 12 for its national Day of Prayer as well as to commemorate Reverend Francis Makemie and the 325th anniversary of Buckingham Presbyterian Church. Members of the General Levin Winder Chapter assembled in the… Read more »

Max Perim, a junior at Worcester Prep, saw the need for providing AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators) for the Salvation Army in Salisbury. AEDs are portable electronic devices that are capable of treating threatening heart rhythms. Perim raised funds to donate two Automatic External Defibrillators to the Salvation Army. Pictured, back from left, are Ken Lobdell,… Read more »

Diakonia Volunteer Coordinator Susan Blaney, left, is pictured with Father Michael Moyer, Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin, at the blessing of the Blaneys’ new home. More than 100 guests including Diakonia staff, volunteers, board members and Blaney’s neighbors and friends were on hand for the celebration. Diakonia Inc. is the only provider… Read more »

Temple Bat Yam recently announced the winner of its annual Boardwalk Raffle for a new red Mustang. Above, Joyce Klein, left, chair of the raffle, is pictured with Nancy Rubin, the winner of the new vehicle. Submitted Photos