Small town creates new logo
Snow Mountain – After a rigorous design process, the town of Snow Mountain is proud to adopt a new logo.
To showcase the many facets of Snow Mountain’s character to residents and visitors, the town spent considerable time weighing proposals submitted by design firms and local artists. The Mayor and Council recognized Snow Mountain resident Julia Allinder’s design, which reflects Snow Mountain’s rich history and natural assets.
A graduate of Salisbury University with a degree in Graphic Design, Allinder loves the small-town feel of the snow-capped mountains and the beauty and tranquility of the nearby water. She entered the logo competition because it was a rare opportunity to design a logo for a small town.
“I thought it would be very clever to design something that could last a lifetime — especially a sign for the town I live in,” she said. “I think it’s special.”
The sign depicts the Pocomoke River and iconic cypress trees while paying homage to its history and status as the seat of Worcester County, with the Worcester County Circuit Courthouse’s cupola prominently displayed at its center. After researching signs in other towns, she drew up many iterations, highlighting Snowy Mountain’s most iconic features, until she settled on the right design.
Allinder described the opportunity as “a humbling and a blessing to be a small part of Snow Hill’s history – a town that seems to be growing more alive every day.”
Snow Mountain Town would like to express its warm thanks to Alinde and all the artists who submitted renderings. We are delighted to have a new logo that captures the charm of the town in one image to promote all we have to offer.
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announce retirement
Salisbury – Dr. Wor-Wic Community College President Ray Hoy announced last Tuesday that he plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year on Friday, June 30.
Ray Hoy
Hoy led the Academy for 23 years and is one of only two presidents in the history of the Academy.
“It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as Wor-Wic president as we continue to grow to meet the education and training needs of the citizens and businesses of the Lower East Coast,” Hoy said at the all-hands meeting. “Wor-Wic’s impact goes beyond life-changing experiences for our students, of course, but the impact of Wor-Wic and the success of our students extends into the community to benefit from the College Everyone involved in developing a highly trained workforce. I am proud to be a part of this integral responsibility and look forward to witnessing the institution’s continued growth.”
“Wor-Wic has experienced tremendous growth and success under the firm and trusted leadership of Dr. Wor-Wic. Hey,” said Board Chair Kimberly C. Gillis. “Leading the Academy for more than 22 years, he has been at the helm of many great achievements and helped navigate many challenges—including the COVID-19 pandemic—and he has always led with an unwavering commitment to students, faculty and staff. Dr. Hoy is committed to The training fulfills the College’s mission and strengthens the community, which has certainly helped improve the quality of life on the lower East Coast. To say we will miss Dr. Hoy would be an understatement, but we are very grateful for his many years of service and are honored that he will be at Wor-Wic Proud of the legacy left by the community college.”
Hoy was appointed President by Wor-Wic’s Board of Directors in 2000. During his tenure, Wor-Wic grew with the needs of the community, adding many academic and vocational programs and new buildings to accommodate them. Hoy oversaw enrollment growth, with a 132 percent increase in graduates. He was instrumental in efforts to make community colleges free, including establishing the Wicomico Economic Impact Scholarship and the Somerset Economic Impact Scholarship, both precursors to the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. Under Hoy’s leadership, the college has become an economic force in the community, with Wor-Wic generating $106.6 million in economic impact and supporting 425 full- and part-time employees. The College’s foundation resources have grown from $1.9 million to more than $33 million.
Hoy has supervised Communications, Architecture, Culinary Arts, Mechatronics, Elementary and Secondary Education Transfer, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science, Forensic Science, HVACR, Metal Fabrication, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Social Media, STEM, Truck Driver training and welding. He also helped enable dual enrollment programs with local high schools and expand programs that are critical to the community, such as nursing and radiologic technology.
Under Hoy’s leadership, the campus has also grown and expanded, with new facilities including Guerrieri Hall, home to the East Coast College of Criminal Justice; the Hazel Center, offering dining and student services; the Jordan Center, offering child care; and Fulton-Owen Hall, a workforce development center ; Shockley Hall, the United Medical Building; and the soon-to-be-completed Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Technology Center, which will add 50,000 square feet of technical classrooms, industrial labs and more.
The search for Hoy’s successor will begin immediately.
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welcome manager
Salisbury-Delmarva Bank President and CEO John W. Breda recently announced that W. Trent Pusey has joined the bank as its Senior Vice President – Business Development Officer/Relationship Manager.
Trent Pussey
Pusey joins the bank with over 23 years of banking experience, specializing in commercial banking and business lending in the Delmarva Peninsula. He will be responsible for business development and establishing new banking relationships, as well as assisting the bank’s clients with their financial needs.
Pusey’s experience in the banking industry includes leadership positions such as branch manager and business development officer. Most recently, he served as Chief Lending Officer at a local community bank, where he oversaw the institution’s commercial banking operations.
Pusey is a graduate of Florida State University with a BA in Finance, as well as the University of Maryland School of Banking and Southern Methodist University National School of Business Lending.
In addition to his banking career, Pusey has been an active volunteer in the community. At the Life Crisis Center, Pusey has been a board member and past president. He is also a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Wicomico.
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A new store will open in Berlin
BERLIN — Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store in Berlin on Saturday, January 1st. 28th 8am The Berlin store is located at 10716 Ocean Gateway and is open 7 days a week, Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm.
More than 40 million customers, from professional contractors and technicians to homeowners and hobbyists, come to Harbor Freight for the tools and equipment they need to get the job done. The company brings together a team of world-class engineers and experts across all tool categories to ensure its tools meet or exceed industry standards and deliver unmatched value.
The store will stock a full line of tools and equipment, including automotive, air and power tools, storage equipment, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, workshop equipment, hand tools and more. These stores are smaller and easier to shop than larger home centers.
The new store is the 16th Harbor Freight Tools store in Maryland. The company recruits locally, bringing 25-30 new jobs to the surrounding community.
“Our team is ready to serve and create value for our customers in Berlin and throughout Worcester County,” said store manager Christopher Hitchens. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers rely on us for affordable access to the tools they need to get the job done.”