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Recent News
From the November - December 2007 Issue
L. Cooke Heads Regional Prison Study Task Force
A regional task force is looking into building a regional correctional facility to serve Kent Queen Anne's, and Caroline Counties. The Upper Shore Regional Corrections Task Force is chaired by LaMonte E. Cooke, warden of the Queen Anne's County Detention Center and president of the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association.
The Task Force is studying the feasibility of building a regional correctional facility that will replace or be in addition to the detention centers in each of the three counties. Each one is concerned about overcrowding, adequate medical care, and cost. The Task Force has several years of work to do and is seeking a site on which to build the facility.
Tyrone Chase is appointed to the Wicomico Bd. of Ed.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley appointed Dr. Tyrone Chase of Tyaskin to a five-year term on the Wicomico County Board of Education. His appointment along with that of Ronald Willey was announced last July and filled the remammg vacancies on the seven member board. Dr. Chase joins Mark Thompson as the second African American on the board. An employee of SHORE UP!, Inc. in Salisbury for 27 years, Chase is the administrator Tyrone of the Office of Community and Family Development there. That Office oversees the housing development, rehab, and management services; health and senior citizen services; weatherization and energy assistance; and family support center operated by the regional Community Action Agency.
Chase is the son of Walter E. Chase Sr. and Helen Chase of Trappe, MD. He graduated from Easton Senior High School and received his bachelor's degree from Salisbury U. He earned a master's in post secondary education and a PhD in organization leadership from UMES. An adjunct instructor at Sojourner-Douglass College in Salisbury, Dr. Chase is active in his church and the community.
He is a member of the steward board of Cathedral of Love AUMP Church in Salisbury. He is a mentor with the Wicomico Mentoring Project, treasurer of the Charles Chipman Foundation, past president of the Salisbury Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, past chairman of the Eastern Shore coalition for the Homeless, and a member of the Shore Housing Resources Board. He is also a martial arts master. Chase and his wife, Patricia, have been foster parents to eight children.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday banquet is set for January 21st
The 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet will be held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Monday, January 21, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Tickets are on sale at the LaMech Masonic Lodge, 315 E. Isabella Street, Salisbury, MD and are $35 per person. For information, call Marion "Bud" Barkley at 410-742-2482 or Sonnye Henry at 410-546-4206.
The annual youth program, sponsored by the Salisbury High School Association is a free three-hour show of talent from the Lower Shore held at 9 am that morning at the Youth & Civic Center. The annual banquet includes a dinner, entertainment, and the presentation of the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards for outstanding service to the African American Community. The Banquet has been sponsored by the Tri County Organizations' Coalition, Inc. since 1983. Jesse Ballard is its president.
Outstanding Achiever William V. Nichols
Dorchester County Council presidentThe Outstanding Achiever for this issue of the Maryland African American Pride Magazine is the William V. Nichols, president of the Dorchester County Council. A Democrat, he is in his fourth term representing the predominantly Black Second Council District.
He is the fIrst African American to head the County's governing body. Nichols was born in Cambridge and is the son of Marie Todd and William Nichol. He is a 1976 graduate of Cambridge High School and has been employed at Maryland Wire Belts for 19 years. The co-owner of Chat and Chew Lounge in Cambridge since 2002, Nichols is a member of Dorchester IBPOEofW Elks Lodge there. He is also a member of Dorchester County Social Services board and its Recreation and Parks board and the Men's Recreational League. Nichols has served on the Dorchester County Insurance Committee and the local Tax Payer's Association.
Nichols has been married to his wife, Louvenia, for ten years. The couple lives in Cambridge with their three children.
Voice Your Choice
Who do you think is an Outstanding Achiever or Unsung Hero/Heroine from one of our eight Maryland Eastern Shore counties? He/She should be someone who has made signifIcant contributions to our community and had an impact on The Shore. We want to recognize them. Drop us a line or call and tell us who it is, why you nominated him/her, and how to contact you and him or her. Call 410-543-2926.
Talbot NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is held
 Walter Chase |
 Atty. Iris Whiting (r) receives the Thurgood Marshall Award. |  MD State Delegate Arlie chats with one of the attendees. |
The Harriet Tubman Award was presented to Jessie Caldwell, coordinator of the Talbot Senior Center in Easton and church leader. The US Veteran Award recipient was Walter E. Blake, US Army veteran of WW II and past commander of Blake-Blackstone American Legion Post #77 in Easton. The Life Achievement Award was presented to A. Roscoe Fields, retired educator and past president of the Branch.
Honoree Walter Blake (r) t sits with his pastor (talking to him) and his family.
Awards were also presented to New St. John's United Methodist Church, Waters UM Church, The American Cancer Society, and Caldwell Shoe Repair. The meal was catered by aI's Catering Service of Seaford, DE and music was provided by Suzette Pritchett.
Gregory Johnson earns a masters degree at UMBC
2001 Parks ide High School honor graduate Gregory A. Johnson received his Master's Degree in Information Systems at UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County) last June and is pursuing a PhD in Information Systems at Temple U. in Philadelphia. The son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Gregory received his BS Degree through the UMBC Honors College with a major in Information Systems and a minor in mathematics. A talented musician also, Johnson played in the marching, concert, and jazz bands at Parkside HS. He was a Meyerhoff Scholar in music at UMBC.
Hawks are still pushing to return UMES football
Several University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumni are still pushing to bring football back to the campus. Hawks for Football, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 2005 by a group of alumni led by Joanne Johnson-Shaw and the late Rotan Lee to renew the commitment to restore football and to support the university's scholarship fund and athletic program. It has formed the Hawks for Football Quasi Endowment Fund and has over 50 members from across the nation.
The Hawks for Football Quasi Endowment Fund allows for tax-deductible contributions to be made through two endowed funds now. The Vernon "Skip" McCain/UMES Football Reinstatement Fund was formed in 2002 by Bryant C. Mitchell (Class of 1963). It however, is just to support the reinstatement of the football program and complementary women's programs to meet Title IX requirements and has a time limit of 2012. After that, funds collected will go to support the Athletic Department. The Quasi Endowment Fund does not have a time limit for reinstating football and supports the UMES $14 Million Endowment Campaign.
Over $150,000 has been raised for the Quasi Fund and over $38,000 for the "Skip" McCain Fund for a total of over $188,000. Joanne Johnson-Shaw is the chairperson of Hawks for Football, Inc. and Dr. Bryant C. Mitchell is the vice-chairman. To find out more call 410-677-3201 or visit www.umes.edu/football
UMES News
News for and about the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
News for and about the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
 Lezli Baskerville |
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore 2007 Winter Commencement is December 215t at lOam in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. The commencement speaker is Lezli Baskerville, the fIrst female president and CEO of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAPEa). NAPEa is the only national membership, advocacy and capacity building association for all of the nation's 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and emerging Predominantly Black Institutions.
 Roger D. Estep, DVM |
Mister & Miss UMES for 2007-2008 are crowned
The male and female students voted as exemplifying the best spirit of UMES were crowned Mister and Miss UMES October 19th. They are Harold Fowler of Baltimore, MD and Tyshuna Bolton of Edgewood, Maryland. Harold is a 21 year old honor student who is a senior majoring in aviation science. Tyshuna is a senior majoring in criminal justice. Their Imperial Court consists of Mr. and Miss Senior Class Michael Waller and Danielle Brown, Mr. and Miss Junior Class Rbett Burden and Rachel Plater, Mr. and Miss Sophomore Class Devin Robertson and Atiyya Pennix, and Mr. and Miss Freshmen Class Travis Gittens and Brittany Robinson.
Mister and Miss UMES reign at homecoming activities and are university spokespersons, student role models, and recruiters for new students. The Miss UMES title dates back to 1932; Mr. UMES and the court to 1996.
Ernest Boger receives a National AHLA award
Dr. Ernest Boger, II, associate professor and chair, Department of Hotel and Restaurant Management, is the 2007 recipient of the Anthony G. Marshall Award, presented by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute.
Marshall is the executive director of the Institute and former dean of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management at Florida International University in Miami. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant long term contributions to the hospitality industry in educating future leaders. Dr. Boger received the award last summer during the American Hotel and Lodging Association (ARLA) Summer Summit in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Boger has over 30 years of experience in academic and professional hospitality operations. Prior to his appointment at UMES last year, he was director of the Department of Hospitality Management at Bethune-Cookman College in Florida. Among other accolades, he was founding director of the hospitality management program at Wiley College in Texas. He has published more than 100 articles.
"Black Meetings and Tourism" magazine named Boger "One of the most influential African-Americans in travel and tourism" for five consecutive years. He was also presented the "Steve Fletcher Achievement Award" by the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE). As a hospitality educator, Boger was given the "El's Lamp of Knowledge" award. The National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners distinguished him with its "Pioneer" award.
Leatherbury, Jr. is named Somerset MSP commander
Somerset County native Ernest J. Leatherbury, Jr. was recently promoted to barrack commander of the Somerset County State Police Barrack with the rank of Lieutenant. He was serving as acting commander at the Somerset Barrack and has served as acting commander at the Westminister Barrack (the largest barrack command in the State).
Elected to the Wicomico County Democratic Central Committee last year, Leatherbury was selected as its fIrst African American chairman. The son of Ernest and Frances Leatherbury, Sr., Ernest, Jr. graduated from Washington High School in Princess Anne. His father was one of the fIrst Black State Troopers in the State's history and he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. He attended the police academy in Pikesville and graduated in 1987. His first assignment was at the Princess Anne Barrack. Since then he has worked in all 23 counties of the State and served traffic patrol, special operations, SWAT, and administrative positions. He has also earned a BA Degree in Criminal Justice.
Hayward hired as Somerset County Asst. States Attorney
The first African American to hold the post.
Somerset County native Kendra Hayward was sworn in as the County's assistant state's attorney on September 12, 2007. That event made history as Hayward became the first African American assistant state's attorney in the history of the County. A member of the Maryland State Bar since 2005, Hayward earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Baltimore in 2004. She had graduated from UMES Summa Cum Laude in 2001 and was a Richard A. Henson Presidential Scholarship recipient. An honor student at UMES, she also earned the English and Modern Languages Scholarship and a number of honors and awards.
Hayward was a member of Sigma Tau Delta national English honor society and Phi Kappa Phi international honor society while at UMES. She was also honored with an inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Kendra is an honor graduate of Washington High School in Princess Anne and the daughter of Zelma E. Hayward of Princess Anne and Dwight Thomas of Baltimore. She is also the niece of Princess Anne town councilman Garland Hayward and Wicomico County assistant state's attorney Franzella Hayward Starkey.
Unsung Heroine Sandra B. Redd
Our Unsung Heroine for this issue is Sandra B. Redd, director of Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. and a minister at Emmanuel Deliverance Center. Neighborhood Service Center is the local Community Action Agency in Easton, MD. Redd was named head of the agency in January 2006 after serving as administrative secretary to the previous executive director.
Prior to joining the Center, Redd worked in administration at the former Preston Trucking Company for 29 years. She joined Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care of Easton after leaving the trucking company.
A native of Talbot County, Sandra lives ill Winter 2007 Preston, MD with her husband Donnell and two daughters. She is the daughter of Harold and Jessie Brice of Easton. Redd is active in her church and has been a motivational speaker at meetings and Retreats. She is writing a book about the many "Miracles" that God has performed in her life. Sandra also serves on the Board of Directors for Midshore Mediation and Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention.
Ten Bennie Smith Funeral Homes scholarships awarded
Bennie Smith Funeral Homes recently awarded scholarships to ten graduating high school seniors in the Delmarva area. Each student received a one-year scholarship of $1,000 to attend the college of his or her choice during the 2007-2008 school year.
The recipients are: Nijae J'mire Draine of Smyrna, DE, LeRon D. Fenderson of Magnolia, DE, Princess P. Puckett of Dover, DE, James C. Starnes of Milford, DE, Courtney D. Coleman of Greensboro, MD, Jasmine Jones of Queenstown, MD, Lynaya R. Morris of Pocomoke City, MD, Donna R. Webb of Cambridge, MD, Patience P. Brown of Accomac, VA, and Brandon L. Griffin of Nassawadox, VA.
Four of the recipients are from Eastern Shore Maryland. Courtney D. Coleman graduated from North Caroline High School and has selected Hampton U. to study biology and education. Jasmine Jones is a Queen Anne's County Sr. High School graduate who selected Howard U. to study accounting. Lynaya R. Morris graduated from Pocomoke High School and has selected Syracuse U. to major in biology. Donna R. Webb is a Cambridge - South Dorchester High School graduate who has selected Duke U. to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering.
The awardees were selected from 153 applicants on criteria including academic achievement, school activities, community involvement and financial need.
Salisbury U. hires a new women's basketball coach
The Salisbury University Athletic Department named Charisse Mapp as its new head Women's basketball coach last summer. She becames the ninth women's basketball head coach in the 52-year history of the program and the fIrst Black. Mapp replaces Bridget Benshetler, the all-time winningest coach in SU history. She compiled a 272-177 record (.606 winning percentage) during her 17 year tenure at SUO Benshetler resigned last summer.
It is the first collegiate head coaching position for Mapp, who spent the 2006-07 season as an assistant coach on the Princeton women's basketball team. She has been an assistant coach at the Division I level for over 13 years and served as an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple U., East Carolina U., and North Carolina State U. prior to coaching at Princeton.
A Brooklyn, NY native, Mapp graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education. She played two seasons for the Tar Heels' women's basketball team and was a member of the team that won the first ever Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball championship for the school. She earned her Master's of Education while coaching at Temple U. Mapp is an active member in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, the Black Coaches Association and Athletes in Action.
Salisbury U., a Division III program, competes in the Capital Athletic Conference, which includes eight women's basketball teams in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Robbie Ayele publishes Chocolate City Cronicles
Hebron resident pens fIrst book of poems Robbie Ayele of Hebron, MD has released her first book of poetry, Chocolate City Chronicles. In the book she shares a compilation of moving poems meant to remind a people of where they have come from, where they are right now, and the possibilities for the future. They touch on a range of hot topics that have affected African-American people through their unique experience.
She pulls no punches as she takes her readers on a journey that can inform, inspire, and heal as they all dream to recapture that natural ebb and flow. A native of Washington, D.C., Ayele has been writing since she was a teenager, entertaining her family with her stories. She is a freelance writer who recently returned from a year-long soul-searching journey in Ethiopia, Africa. That journey inspired her to write this collection.
Besides being a poetess, Ayele is a city planner, a novelist and an avid reader. She is a Robbie Ayele graduate of Temple U. and earned a master's in Urban Planning from Morgan State U. She moved to Wicomico County to work as a community developer in the County's Planning, Zoning, and Community Development Office. Prior to her journey to Africa she worked as a planner in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
Her work to improve literacy in Baltimore City schools through the Black Writers Guild of Maryland and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority earned her a Senatorial Citation for the Promotion of Literacy. She also has been recognized by poet Sonia Sanchez and studied under well-known author Marita Golden. Robbie is married and her husband is Ethiopian. He is fInishing his work there and plans to join her here. She is seeking dual citizenship with Ethiopia and plans to continue her travels there periodically.
Chocolate City Chronicles is published by PublishAmerica. To order the book, visit the following websites: PublishAmerica.com , Amazon.com, or BarnesandNoble.com
Lt. Governor Brown speaks to Somerset County Dems
 The Lt. Gov. is shown above (L) with Oliver Hearn. |
The Club's first Black president, Oliver Hearn, was praised for leading their successful effort to increase the votes that the Democratic slate got in Somerset County during the last election. Hearn is in his second year as Club president.
Wicomico NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet held Oct. 13th
 Above, Dr. Wade addresses the crowd. |
 Ashanti (I) presents the trophy to Thompson (r) as (I-r rear) Cash and Green look on. |
Organizations
ElectionsSeveral area organizations have held elections for this year. The officers elected by the listed organizations for their year are as follows:
Duncan Showell American Legion Post # 231 - Berlin
Commander - Wilbert "Tommy" Pitts
1sl Vice Comm. -
2nd Vice Comm. - Michael Foreman
Finance Officer - Elroy Brittingham, Sr.
Adjutant - Denise Fooks
Judge Advocate - Preston Whaley, Sr
Service Officer - John "Jack" Jarmon
Historian - George Snead
Chaplain - Virgil Armstrong
Sgt. At Arms - Preston Foreman
Dept. Exec. Comm. - Elroy Brittingham, Sr.
Duncan Showell American Legion Post # 231 (Auxiliary) - Berlin
President - Denise Purnell
1sl Vice Pres. - Alice Pierce
ZOd Vice Pres. - Elizabeth Horsey
Recording Sec. - Charde Tunnell
Treasurer - Marigold Morris
Chaplain - Sharon Collick
Historian - Bettie Briddell
Sgt. At Arms - Danette Purnell
Color Bearers - Dianne Foreman & Gloria DeShields
Executive Committee - Marigold Morris, Alice Pierce, Gloria DeShields, & Rose Baine
Duncan Showell American Legion Post # 231 (Sons of the Legion) - Berlin
Commander - Donald Smack
Is1 Vice Comm. - Eugene Baugh
2nd Vice Comm. - Dale Smack
3rd Vice Comm. - Howard Miller
Adjutant - Albert Jarmon
Recording Sec. - Robert Bowen
Chaplain - Mitchell Briddell
Service Officer - James Fooks
Sgt. At Arms - Dion Landphier
Historian - Kendall Price
Advisor - John D. Smack
Spirit of Democracy American Legion Post #145 - Salisbury
Commander - Elwood Wyatt
1sl Vice Comm. - Louis Rideout-Bey
2nd Vice Comm. - Edward Elder
Adjutant - La Vaughn W. Price
Finance Officer - Walter Vickers Jr.
Judge Advocate - Edward Taylor
Service Officer - Leo Cherry
Chaplain - Richard Wise
Chaplain Emeritus - Bernard L Purnell, Sr.
Sgt.-at Arms - Emery A. Morris
Historian - U. Edward Cottman
Exec. Comm. - James R. Simpson, Matthew Gibbs, Warner Custis
Spirit of Democracy American Legion Post#145(Auxiliary) - Salisbury
President - Sheila M Hitch
1sl Vice Pres. - Betty Pruitt
2nd Vice Pres. - Terrell Sample
Corris. Sec. - Starr Purnell
Recording Sec. - Ashley Hitch
Treasurer - Louise Gladdis-Purnell
Chaplain - Annabelle Morris
Historian - Nellie Smith
Sgt. At Arms - Charlotte Cottman
Jr. Past President - Sharee Sample-Hughes
Exec. Committee - Sharee Sample-Hughes, Sarah Jolley, & Fonnette Simpson
Membership Comm. - Priscilla Anderson
Spirit of Democracy American Legion Post #145 (Sons of the Legion) - Salisbury
Commander - John E. Jones, Jr.
1sl Vice Comm. - Robert Gale
2nd Vice Comm. - Bruce Clark
Finance Officer - Elisha Jones III
Adjutant - Robert Collier
Sgt. At Arms -Alfred J. Hutt
Chaplain - Warner Custis
Historian - Davric Savage
Blake-Blackston American Legion Post # 77 - Easton
Commander - Donna Dear
1sl Vice Comm. - Wendell Townsend
2nd Vice Comm. - Francis Allen
Adjutant - Donna Jenkins
Finance Officer - Royce Sampson
Judge Advocate - Larry Harris
Service Officer - Frederick Davidson
Chaplain - Prattis Brewington
Historian - Walter Black
Sgt. At Arms - James Johnson
Blake-Blackston American Legion (Auxiliary) #77 - Easton
President - Cynthia Cooper
Vice Pres. - Annette Boyce
Recording Sec. - Lorraine Gould
Corres. Sec. - Shirley Wilson
Treasurer - Carlene Phoenix
Historian - Stella Bivens
Chaplain - Anna Wilson
Sgt. At Arms - Sheron Potter
Blake-Blackston American Legion Post #77 (SOL) - Easton
Commander - Rudolph Russell
1,I Vice Comm. - George Wilson
rd Vice Comm. - William Pinder
Adjutant - Charles Jenkins
Finance Officer - Freddie Taylor
Service Officer - James Grace
Chaplain - Chester Thomas
Historian - Howard Williams
Sgt. At Arms - David Wilson
Dobson is first Black Dist. Gov. for the Lions
The Ridgely Lions Club is home to Rodney P. Dobson who has made Eastern Shore history becoming the first African American to be elected District Governor for the nine county Maryland Eastern Shore area. He was sworn in as District 22-B Governor July 2006 in Boston, MA. Dobson recently ended his term with an end of the year Rodney Dobson banquet attended by over 300 people. He was awarded the District's "Melvin Jones Award" for his outstanding leadership and service. He has also received a resolution from the Ridgely Town Commission and an award from the 95th Lions Multiple District Annual Convention Committee for distinguished leadership and outstanding service.
Dobson joined the Ridgely Lions Club in 1998 at the invitation of Al Boggess. He has been president of that Club and Zone Chairman. He was vice district governor prior to becoming one of the 754 governors from around the World. A Vietnam War veteran, Dobson is retired from over 36 years with the US Postal Service. He now operates a cleaning business (Dobson's Services) and is a hot dog vendor at the Denton Farmers Market.
Easton Legionnaires honor WW II veterans
American Legion Blake-Blackston Post No. 77 honored the 34 post members who are WW IIveterans with a banquet on May 20,2007. 
Pictured above with Post Commander Donna Dear (center) are six of the honorees: (I-r) Russell Perkins, Prattis Brewington, Artney Miller, Francis Gates, Webster Dorsey and Elwood Friend.
Calco opens a new assisted living home
A new assisted living home was opened recently in the Tyaskin area of Wicomico County by Calco, Inc. Owned and operated by Carolyn Cooper, the home is located at 5438 Sandy Hill Rd., Quantico, MD. She is now ready to provide the aging with the tender loving care that they need. A dream of hers for several years, Cooper is proud to have overcome the many obstacles to her building, licensing, and staffIng the facility. She has 26 years of human service experience including skilled nursing care and respite care.
The Anderson-Wade wedding
Extremities School of the Arts graduates four in its first class
The new Extremities School of the Arts graduated its first class of hair stylists in a ceremony at the Salisbury U. Commons last June 10th. The school trains beauticians in advanced hair styling and is operated by Marie Turner, owner of Extremities Salon & Spa in Salisbury. The graduates are: Rashad Brooks of Salisbury (Class President); Barbara Bell of Laurel, DE; Eleanor "Cookie" Burke of Philadelphia; and TyKeisha Collins of Salisbury. Guest speaker for the occasion was Jim Waters, Dir. of Community & Business Programs for Rural Development at USDA in Dover, DE.
 Above (I-r) are graduates: Burke, Brooks, Bell, & Collins |  Right: Extremities owner & teacher Marie Turner speaks to those at the graduation ceremony. |
Tri-States Elks cotillion is held in Dover, DE
The Tri-State Association of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World held their 4151 Annual Debutante Cotillion at the Sheraton Hotel in Dover, DE last Spring. The affair attracted some 500 Elks, and debutants' parents, family, and friends. Fourteen debut ants were honored.
They are pictured to the right as follows: (I-r) bottom row - Kiana Moaney, Stephanie Whitley, Toneiya Benson, Brittany Palmer and Cortney Johnson; second row - Wykeshia Pierce, Tiffany Scott, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Stafford, Kimberly Anderson and Donna Webb; top row - Kierra Johnson, Felecia Brokenbrough and Juleanne Cook. The highlights of the affair were the lovely gowns worn by the debutants, the stepping by the escorts and waltz with fathers and debutants choreographed by Tamika Johnson, and the scrumptious meal that was served. The Tri-States include: Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The Association's residents are Carlton Stanley and Jean V. Russell. The chairpersons for the affair were Ellwood Russell, Alvin Tinch, Lavenia Tinch and Margaret Selby. The 2008 Cotillion will be held March 22ud at the Sheraton Hotel in Dover, DE.
Gereka Simms wins first runner up Miss Somerset County Fair Queen
Gereka Simms of Crisfield recently became the first African American to win first runner up in the annual Miss Somerset County Fair Queen competition. She will fill in for the Queen whenever she is unable to fulfill her duties. Gereka, a senior at Crisfield high school, is the daughter of Wilson and Gladys Dix.
In her junior year of high school, she was a varsity cheerleader, varsity soft-ball player, member of the gospel choir and lieutenant in the Junior Army ROTC. After graduation Gereka plans to study criminology at Frostburg University or Coppin State University.
Two cousins win Somerset County junior pagents
The Little Miss Crustacean winner for 2007 is Jiah Johnson of Crisfield. She won the crown in the August 24, 2007 Pageant and will reign during the 60th Annual National Hard Crab Derby held in Crisfield Labor Day Weekend. Her first cousin, Savanta Selby Jr., was crowned Little Mr. Somerset County Fair last July.
Jiah was also 1st runner up in the Little Miss Somerset County Fair Contest last July. Jiah is the daughter of Eboni and William Johnson Jr. of Crisfield, and the granddaughter of Mary and Jiah Johnson William Johnson Sr. of Marion and Felisa and the late Edwin Games of Crisfield.
Savanta also won 1st Place ill the Little Mr. Crustacean Pageant held in Crisfield last year. He is the son of Anitra and Savanta Selby Sr. of Crisfield, and the grandson of Felisa and the Jiah Johnson late Edwin Games of Crisfield. There were only a few Black participants in these events and both youths should be proud.
Brante' Dashiell presents paper at education confab in South Africa
Salisbury native Brante' Dashiell has been invited to share her manuscript at the Second Biannual International Workshop on Global Perspectives in Education to be held in Capeown, South Africa on October 1-3, 2007. The manuscript, which has been submitted for publicaion, is titled "To Know Me is to Teach Me: Developing Rapport through Cultural Awareness." The workshop is sponsored by UMES and Walter Sisulu University ill Capetown, South Africa.
Dashiell is the principal assistant director of education at The Ridge School of the Eastern Shore in Cambridge, MD. She has been teaching and providing services to special needs children here and abroad or 17 years.
The daughter of Denise L. Davis and James E. Dashiell Jr. of Salisbury, Brante' is a Park-side High School graduate. She earned her BS Degree in Rehabilitation Services from UMES and a Masters of Education and Human Development from George Washington University.
She has also studied abroad at the University of Guam and is working towards a PhD in Special Education at The Ohio State University. Dashiell spent three years in the Pacific Islands teaching special education at Northern Marianas College in Siapan, MP. Dashiell conducted workshops there and has exten-sive experience in the field of special education. She is an Educational Consultant.
Bshp. Copeland celebrates his 60th birthday
The United Faith Churches of Deliverance held a 60th Birthday Bash for their pastor and overseer, Bishop George A. Copeland on October 13, 2007 at the UMES Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center in Princess Anne, MD. The black tie affair included praise and gospel music featuring The Canton Spirituals, The Soul Seekers and several suprise guests.
Bishop Copeland founded the United Faith Church of Deliverance in 1975 now and there are three churches - Salisbury, Millsboro, DE, and Onley, VA. His ministry also includes a radio station, a school, and a college.
Progressive Baptist Assn. holds Annual Session
Pictured above are presenting the $500 scholarship to Tyboria Banning for her grandson are Association officers (l-r): Deacon Robert Hubbard, Sec.; Deacon Jesse Ballard, president; Bishop Dean Jones-Evans, Moderator; Rev. Fentress Hickman, 1st Vice Moderator; Rev. Dr. Henry Brown, host pastor; and Elder Craig Mathies, 2nd Vice Moderator. The progrssive Baptist Association of the Eastern Shore, Inc. held their 53rd Annual Session at Weeping Mary Full Gospel Baptist Church in Salisbury this summer. Their Scholarship award went to Tavis Molock of Cambridge, who intends to study at Advanced Technology Inst. in Virginia.
Cambridge Elks Parade
MD Capital Enterprises elects Morse as chairman
A native of Tuskegee, AL, Morse migrated to The Shore in 1980. He worked as an administrator for SHORE UP!, Inc. for twelve years before he began operating his community development consulting fIrm. His fIrm, JEMAR Associates, has consulted for government agencies and several community organizations. Dr. Morse earned his Bachelors of Architecture Degree, Masters of Architecture Degree in Regional Planning, and Juris Doctorate law degree from Howard University. He is also vice president of the Hudson Health Services board, the Salisbury Substance Abuse Community Center (SSACC) board, and the West Side Salisbury Revitalization Partnership Board. He is a member of the Wicomico County Board of Appeals. He and his wife, Edwina, have been married over 40 years and live in Salisbury.
Business Briefs
Classy Cats barber shop and store has expanded its 215 Ohio St. location in Salisbury and doubled its space to include six barbers and a larger selection of clothes, sneakers, CD's and books. The owner is Andre "Gator Henry. New security firm formed in Easton Karl E. and Sherry Peoples have joined with Vernon Murray, Sr. to form CSI (Confidential Secure Investigations) in Easton. The fIrm offers investegations and security services. Visit CSI-MD.com.
God's Little Angels Child Care relocates
God's Little Angels Day Care has moved from the home of Vanessa Jones-Warner to a center located at 217 Milford St. in Salisbury and is now God's Little Angels Childcare Center. The new facility serves twice the number of children. Owner/Operator Vanessa Jones-Warner is a native of Dorchester County who moved to Salisbury and lives with her husband, Tony Warner, Sr. and four children. She is a Dorchester High School graduate with a certificate in Medical Services I & 2.Vanessa has Maryland CDA certifIcation, Natonal Accreditation through NACC and certifIcates in several Continuing Education courses in the Child Care field. A student at Wor-Wic Community College, she is seeking an associates degree in Early Childhood Education.
D'Nels Full figured fashions for women opens in Salisbury
William Curtis and his daughters, Khadijah (17) and Chanell (12) recently opened D'Nels Full Fashions clothing store in Spring Hill Plaza. The boutique features clothing and assessories for the full fIgured woman by various popular designers at affordable prices. It carries "All Styles for All Ages," according to the owner. More designer lines are coming.The address is Spring Hill Plaza, 28754-G Ocean Gateway, Salisbury, MD and the phone number is 410-341-4242. William Curtis is a native of Salisbury who is a real estate investor and entrepreneur. Khadijah is 17 years old and graduated from Wicomico Sr. High School last year. Chanell is twelve years old and is an honor student at Salisbury Middle School.
Bell Security lands Princess Anne contract
Bell Security Systems was recently awarded the contracts to provide security for the Arden Run and Talon Square I & II student housing complexes on University Blvd. in Princess Anne. The project owners, pressured by town officials to increase security, were pleased to find someone with experience dealing with students. The new firm is owned by former UMES chief of security and Crisfield police chief Clarence Edward Bell of Marion Station, MD.
Salisbury AL Post construction starts
American Legion Post #145 in Salisbury finally began construction of its new hone on November 1st. It is being built on the 4.44 acre site that the Post owns across from Jolly's Funeral Home on Jersey Road. The organization is over 50 years old and has over 200 members. Having outgrown its West Rd. facility, the Post began the effort to build a new facility over four years ago when launched its $350,000 building fund campaign.
Ward Construction Co . of Salisbury won the contract to build the $1.3 million facility and is helping with the construction financing. Frank J. Ward III, the firm's owner, made a $50,000 donation to the Post building fund in a ceremony at the West Rd. facility on November 14th. The donation is the largest single donation to the fund, according to Post commander Elwood Wyatt. "I am supportive of what the Post is trying to do," said Ward. "My father was an US Air Force veteran who passed away in the late 90's and he was a member of the American Legion."
Ward (2d from the rt.) present the $50K donation to Post Commander Waytt (2d from the left) as Post members Sharee Sample-Hughes (r) and Ed Taylor (I) look on. |
