Wicomico County Board of Education recently presented the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore with a check of their contributions to support the 2012-2013 campaign. Employee contributions totaled $54,007.43. Nine schools had 100% participation and 35 schools and departments contributed to the campaign. Pictured, from left, are Lori Batts, Guidance Services Supervisor; Dr. Margo… Read more »
John H. Fields BERLIN — Born Aug. 9, 1923, John H. Fields passed away on Nov. 26, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Ethel Fields and devoted father of Jo. A. Fields. John Fields was a retired lieutenant in the Baltimore City Police Department. In lieu of flowers, donations would be kindly accepted at… Read more »
Wayne Littleton, executive director of the Children’s House by the Sea of the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation, accepted a $2,000 check on Monday from 28th Street Pit-n-Pub owners Steve Hoffman and Mike Horsey. The donation represented proceeds from last month’s inaugural Ravens-Steelers benefit 5K. Photo by Terri French
The Community Foundation’s Carol Steffy Spirit of Esther Fund contributed $350 to the Salvation Army’s senior visitation program, League of Mercy. This gift will be used to purchase books, magazines and small toiletries for seniors in nursing homes. Pictured are Community Foundation President Doug Wilson with Carol Steffy, Donor Representative, and Major Connie Morris.
The Pine’eer Craft Club recently decorated the tree for an Old Fashioned Christmas in White Horse Park. Pictured are Luz Castillo, Janet Rosensteel, Ann Prince, Nancy Welsh, Sis LeGates and Margaret Lamphier.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City has announced the induction of Ocean Pines residents Mary and Mike Evans. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis President Barb Peletier, Kiwanis Membership Chair Pat Winkelmayer, co-sponsor Mike Morton, Mary Evans, Mike Evans and co-sponsor Peg Morton.
The Community Foundation honored five Somerset County schools during ceremonies held at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Nonprofit Support Center in Salisbury. These schools received Education Award Grants for their innovative programs benefitting not only their students but their communities as well. Pictured, back from left, are Don Rush, Social Studies teacher, Somerset… Read more »
Edward F. Tilling Jr. BERLIN — On Nov. 17, 2012, Edward F. Tilling Jr., 79, passed away peacefully in his home in Berlin.Born in Baltimore in 1933, Edward was the son of the late Edward F. Tilling Sr., and Mary Maule Tilling. He was a 1951 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School and retired… Read more »
John Hench, retired social studies teacher, was the guest speaker for the Nov. 19 meeting of the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County (DWC). His topic was “A Civics Lesson” and the Constitution of the United States was discussed. Pictured are DWC President Dell Purrell and John and Em Hench.
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Salisbury donated $4,000 to the Delmarva Education Foundation from the proceeds of the church’s annual fall silent and live auction held on Nov. 3. Church Rector Frieda Malcolm and event co-chair Barbara Filipelli presented the donation to Delmarva Education Foundation’s representatives Michael Pennington, board president, Vernon Rivers, board member and… Read more »