VFW Post 8296 Senior Vice Commander Fred Muela paid a surprise visit to The Dispatch’s office last Thursday to thank the publication for its coverage of the monthly breakfasts at the post. Above, Muela, center, is pictured with Editor Steve Green and People In Society photographer and account sales representative Jeanette Deskiewicz.
Graduates from the Lower Shore who were part of the 66th entrance-level law enforcement class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are, from left, Darryl L. Myers of the Salisbury Police Department; Christopher M. Barrs, Shane R. Musgrave and Mark A. Powell of the Worcester County Sheriff’s… Read more »
Three Tenors and Two Divas performed at the Ocean Pines Community Church last month, raising approximately $8,000 for Atlantic General Hospital. Pictured, seated from left, are Diva Barbara Waymas, Auxiliary President Betty Franke, Diva Donna Buonauro and Janet Morse, who chaired and held a reception in her Ocean Pines home following the performance. Standing, from… Read more »
Irene H. Williams BERLIN — Irene H. Williams of Berlin, died July 29, 2011 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness at the age of 82. She was the daughter of the late Charles H. Hickman and Eva Floyd Hickman of Whaleyville. Her husband, W. G. (Billy) Williams, Jr., preceded… Read more »
Pine’eer Craft Club member Diane St. Clair has been honored as the August crafter of the month. Her items are on display in the Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop in White Horse Park, Ocean Pines, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jake Miller and Kate Kotoski, Junior Golf Scholarship awardees, won first place in last month’s Taylor Bank Golf Tournament.
Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Past Presidents Stan Kahn, left and Daniel Harris show off Hurling sticks presented to them by Rotarian Hugh Byrne, center, who is visiting from Ireland. Irish hurling is described as a true amateur game which is said to be Ireland’s national passion.
Ocean Downs Casino Executive Director Joe Carvilla was the guest speaker at NARFE’s monthly meeting held July 28. Carvilla gave an informative talk on the casino and race track operations followed by a question and answer session with NARFE members. Carvilla was presented a NARFE cup as appreciation for his being guest speaker. Pictured, from… Read more »
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently presented the Salisbury Substance Abuse Community Center (SSACC) with a $31,000 check to fund their addiction support programs. Salisbury Substance Abuse Community Center has received over $434,000 in United Way funding since 1991. Above are SSACC’s Brian Foret and United Way’s Aaron Reid. Submitted Photos
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians recently presented two $1,000 scholarships to Susanne Marie Kelley and Taylor Michelle Tobak, 2011 graduates of Stephen Decatur High School. In the fall, Kelley will attend Wor-Wic Community College and Tobak will be attending York College. Pictured, from left, are Club President Mary Wheeler, Kelley, Tobak and Scholarship Committee… Read more »