WHALEYVILLE–Mary Jane Greenwalt, age 79, of Whaleyville died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at home. She was born in Whaleyville and was the daughter of the late Mac Fee and Rada Tull Long. She had been a poultry grower for many years and was a member of the Moose Lodge Chapter 1229 in Harrington. She… Read more »
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Larry Thomas Schubert
BERLIN–Larry Thomas Schubert, age 72, of Berlin died on Tuesday Nov.12, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Peoria, Ill., he was the son of the late Lawson Schubert and Leona Olsen. He is survived by his wife, Chloe Ann Schubert, and his son, Thomas Arnold Schubert, and his wife, Margaret, of Crofton, as well… Read more »
Robert N. Brenner, Jr.
OCEAN CITY–Colonel Robert Nathan Brenner, Jr. U.S. Army (Ret), age 90, died peacefully at his home on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2013. Born in Spangler, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert N. Brenner, Sr. and Hazel Stoltz Brenner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Painter Brenner, and his daughter. Sue Brenner Haslam,… Read more »
Joseph Edward O’Hara
OCEAN CITY–Joseph Edward O’Hara, age 83, of Ocean City, died Monday Nov. 11, 2013 in Salisbury. He was born in Janesville, Wis. to the late Joseph O’Hara and Hazel Sennett O’Hara. Mr. O’Hara’s first career of 33 years was in information technology. The first 13 years was at the National Security Agency, where the Navy… Read more »
Christmas festival in Pocomoke
POCOMOKE– The Christmas Arts and Craft Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Dept. Community Center, hosted by the Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy some pre-Black Friday shopping in a calm atmosphere. The community center at 1410 Market Street in Pocomoke is the location for this first-time event. Admission cost… Read more »
Stephen Decatur Park mural design contest deadline Dec. 2
BERLIN–The deadline for the Stephen Decatur Park Mural Contest is Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. Area students currently in grades 9-12 are invited to submit original artwork for the contest being run by the Berlin Parks Commission to replace the existing mural located behind the tennis courts. Once entries have been narrowed down, a… Read more »
Gull Creek Senior Living hosts first Idol competition
BERLIN—The house was rocking as Gull Creek Senior Living Community hosted its first Silver Stars Senior Idol Contest on Nov. 14. Truck driver Charley Davis took home the top prize of $500 with renditions of Kenny Rogers’ “You Don’t Need Me,” and Marvin Gaye’s and Tammi Tyrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Regina Yankalunas won… Read more »
A horse named ‘Bailey’
BERLIN– Unsuspecting Binderiya Unter was visiting the Assateague Island Visitor Center with her classmates from Ellicott City when she was selected to randomly choose a winner from more than 200 entries in the Assateague Island Alliance Name That Horse contest. Emma Sawch, 12, of Stamford, Conn. was chosen as the winner to provide this chestnut… Read more »
Sign the petition
Tuesday’s public meeting in Berlin was a good beginning. Obviously community members are still processing the horrible news of Friday night, Nov. 8, when two teenage brothers were struck by an unmarked police car at the intersection of Route 113 and Bay Street. Tymeir Dennis, 16, died of his injuries. His brother, Tynise Bowen, was… Read more »
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Top producer Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance Brokers recently announced that Donna J. Harrison was Top Producer for October. Donna is an Account Executive licensed in property, casualty, life and health insurance. She has been with A/SCD for 20 years, specializing in small and large group life and health benefits. She has been recognized… Read more »