Glen Robert ‘Branch’ KreppelBERLIN – Glen Robert “Branch” Kreppel, 44, beloved son, husband father and brother, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was preceded in death by his father, John F. Kreppel, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Joan Dorsey Kreppel; his wife, Tammy Lynn Kramer Kreppel;… Read more »
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New Board of Directors for Worcester County Veterans Memorial
A new Board of Directors for the Worcester County Veterans Memorial was recently installed. Pictured, from left, are Sharyn O’Hare, Joe Matturro, Carrie Dupuie, Marie Gilmore, Roseann Bridgman, Ron Haslam, Mary Adair, Al Kastner, Arlene Page, Bill Rakow, Bill Killinger and Chip Bertino. Missing from the photo is member John Henglein. Submitted Photos
OC/Berlin Rotary Club get ready for Annual Christmas Tree Sale
The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club members and volunteers recently set up for their Annual Christmas Tree Sale. Pictured above are Brandon Chalmers and Paul Kahn on the truck; back row, David Blair, Ed Welch, Stan Kahn, Daniel Harris, Doris and David Taylor and Tom Bickerstaff; and, kneeling, Stefanie McNew and Kenneth Bates. The sale is… Read more »
Local Kids Raise Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
When Emmi Shockley’s cousin, Lilly, was diagnosed with Leukemia in September, she quickly enlisted the help of her brother Tate and two good friends Addie and Glenn Rippin. Together they planned a Halloween fundraiser event in honor of Lilly Hercik. The $701 dollars they collected has been donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Lilly’s… Read more »
5th Annual Herrmann-Freeman Charity Golf Tournament
The 5th Annual Herrmann-Freeman Charity Golf Tournament, held in October at the Ocean City Golf Club, raised over $45,000 for a variety of Hospice organizations. Bill Cook, president of Re/Max Premier Properties, sponsored this golf tournament on behalf of Hospice. Playing on the Re/Max team are, from left, Vice President and General Manager Doug Galloway,… Read more »
Girl Scout Service 7 Donates Holiday Gifts for Soldiers
Girl Scout Service Unit 7 has donated holiday gifts for soldiers overseas. Pictured, from left, are Cadette Girl Scout Troop 684 Emily Kate Kolarik, Emily Cashman, Monica McInerney and Brownie Troop 1399 Samantha Wolpin. Also pictured are Service Unit 7 Manager Jennifer Johnson and Carl Foltz
Christmas Cookie Walk at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
The Baby Boomers Group at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 10301 Coastal Hwy. is sponsoring a Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade cookies will be on sale for $7 a pound or you can bring a dozen of your homemade Christmas cookies to exchange for a dozen of… Read more »
Buckingham Elementary receives Excellence in Education Award
Buckingham Elementary School was recently awarded an Excellence in Education Award from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and received money to purchase a SmartBoard. Above with the banner and check are Annette Waters-Carrigan, Principal Roger Pacella and Kim Mourlas.
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
William Joseph ThomasOCEAN PINES – William Joseph Thomas, age 79, died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. he was the son of the late Stanley Thomas and Rose Marie “Anna” Matesich Thomas.Thomas was a US Navy veteran retiring after 24 years of service having achieved rank QMC…. Read more »
Worcester Prep Christmas Bazaar Scheduled
Spearheading Worcester Prep’s 2008 Annual Christmas Bazaar scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., are Events Coordinator Susan Beauchamp, left, and Christmas Bazaar Chairman Sheila Quillin.