Joyce Davis HarrisonBERLIN — Joyce Davis Harrison, age 82, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.A native of Ocean City, Mrs. Harrison was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Davis and Violet Cropper Davis. She was preceded in death by husband Horace “Harry” Harrison, Jr., and brother Art Davis, both… Read more »
Jim Richardson and Pat Warren of the Worcester County N.A.A.C.P. served visitors at their booth at the Tindley Gospel Fest held on Sept. 15 in Berlin. The chapter raised money to help with the Oct. 20 Freedom Fund Event. This yearly event will be held at Stephen Decatur Middle School and feature Keynote Speaker Lt…. Read more »
Healing Hands Chiropractic held a “Fill the Bus” drive collecting school supplies for local Berlin Intermediate School. They are pictured with their collections with principal Tom Sites.
Over 225 people attend the 3rd Annual Blues on the Bay fundraiser at Macky’s Bayside in Ocean City on Sept. 19 to raise money for Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. Pictured, from left, are Rodney Abbott, and Coastal Hospice Board members Debbie Abbott, Patricia Dempsey and Rick Holloway.
The winners of the Worcester County Arts Council’s “Artists Choice” Juried Art Show were honored at the opening reception held on Sept. 14 at the Arts Council Gallery. Dee Brua won first prize for her watercolor painting titled “Poppies”, Charlotte Poore placed second for watercolor painting, “Powell Creek Storm”, and Janet Trimper won third prize… Read more »
Five local Gold Star Mothers were honored on Sept. 5 at the 4th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Clarion Hotel in Ocean City. The event is organized by the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC). Pictured, from left, are Toni Coffland (son Christopher, US Army, Afghanistan, 2009); Colleen Eastman (son Sean… Read more »
Elizabeth V. SherokeBERLIN — Elizabeth V. Sheroke, 82, of Berlin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.She was born on Nov. 6, 1929 in Newboro, Pa., the daughter of the late Water Sheroke and Helen Molek Sheroke.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,… Read more »
The Pinesteppers Square Dance Club meets every Wednesday for workshops and sponsors a dance every month on the fourth Saturday. All activities are held at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Pictured above are Ed Shaffer, caller for the club, and his wife Jane at an event in Chincoteague.
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently held the seventh annual CEO & Coordinator Breakfast, inviting local business and community leaders to officially kick off the 2012 United Way campaign. Over 200 attendees gathered to hear inspirational speeches and updates on how United Way is uniting the community and changing lives throughout the Lower… Read more »
Every year the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donates money to local schools in support of their programs. There’s a K-Kids Club at Buckingham Elementary, a Builders Club at Berlin Intermediate School as well as Key Clubs at Stephen Decatur High and The Salisbury School. The club donated $1,000 to each school. Pictured, from… Read more »