Chris Eccleston of Delmarva Veteran Builders receives a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Andy Harris at a recent Town Hall meeting in Salisbury. Eccleston was recognized for his dedicated service and efforts to employ and subcontract local veterans through his business.
Salisbury’s first Red, White & Brew Festival took in more than $5,000 to fund Coastal Kids Supportive Care, the pediatrics program of Coastal Hospice. Brew River in Salisbury hosted the cookout on Saturday, July 19. Pictured, from left, are Maureen McNeill, development director for Coastal Hospice; Maggie Hayden, volunteer; Donna Richardson, development assistant for Coastal… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently donated $300 to the Children’s Theater, a part of the Ocean Pines Players. Above, Children’s Theater Director Paulette DeRosa Matrone and Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett are pictured.
The Maryland Grain Producers Association recently awarded its prestigious Dr. James R. Miller award to Roger Richardson of Worcester County at the 2014 Maryland Commodity Classic. Kevin Anderson, association president, is pictured with Richardson, right.
Eunice Iona BakerOCEAN CITY — Eunice Iona Baker, age 92, of Ocean City, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del. Interment followed at Epworth Methodist… Read more »
In July, members and friends of Community Church at Ocean Pines filled over 210 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. These boxes will be delivered during the Christmas season by the Franklin Graham Foundation-Samaritan’s Purse. The church’s boxes contain hygiene supplies, toys and school supplies. Many also contained small items of clothing. They will be… Read more »
Elaine Bean, Pat Graves, featured artist Kevin Fitzgerald and Art League of Ocean City Board President Marian Bickerstaff stand before one of Fitzgerald’s landscapes in the Thaler Gallery at the August reception at the OC Center for the Arts. Bean worked with Fitzgerald on the exhibition catalog showcasing his works.
Candace C. KimmettFISHERSVILLE — Candace Jean (Cahall) Kimmett, 46, wife of James Gamble “Jamie” Kimmett, II, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 after her courageous battle with cancer.Mrs. Kimmett was born June 9, 1968 in Milford, Del., a daughter of Nancy (Cahall) Lewis and step-father, the late Charles Everett Lewis.Candace was a member of the… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County Fashion Show Committee is planning for the 6th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon to be held on Sept. 25. This year’s theme is “Never Forget-the Benghazi Four”.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore presented its 30th Anniversary Pearls of Service Award during Diakonia, Inc.’s July board of directors meeting. The award was created to celebrate, reward and encourage outstanding achievement in the charitable sector. Pictured, from left, are Claudia Nagle, Bill Jones, Harry B. How, George Hollendersky, Jack Burbage, Tom Wilson,… Read more »