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Miriam Nichols Smith
OCEAN CITY — Miriam Nichols Smith, age 80, died on March 1, 2013.
Born June 25, 1932, at Federalsburg, Md., she was the daughter of the late Raymond "Pix" Nichols and Stella Craft Nichols.
Mrs. Smith graduated from Federalsburg High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington College in 1953. She did graduate work at Salisbury University, Trinity College and University of Maryland. For 38 years, she taught English and Spanish in Caroline County prior to her retirement in 1992.
She was a long-time member of Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg. Committed to education, she was a member of various teachers' organizations. She was interested in genealogy, Eastern Shore history, and lore, and she enjoyed travelling and reading. She was unconditionally devoted to her family.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert W. Smith of Ocean City, whom she married on June 21, 1952. She is survived by their two daughters, Sharon R. Smith of Ocean Pines, and Kathleen E. Smith of Ocean City. She leaves five grandchildren, Erin Terrell and Shannon Tustin of Salisbury, Robert Lomax of Ocean Pines and Alexander Bean and Meghan Bean both of Ocean City. She was also blessed with three great grandchildren, Riley and Camryn Terrell and Cole Tustin.
Also surviving are her loving siblings, a sister Ruth N. Mink and a brother, Raymond C. Nichols of Annapolis.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Steve Trice officiated. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg at 1 p.m. A donation in her memory may be made to: Washington College, Office of College Advancement, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown, Md. 21620, American Heart Association, 800 Main St., Salisbury, Md. 21804, or American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004.
Edward Albert Monk
BERLIN — Edward Albert Monk, age 86, died Monday March 4, 2013 in Berlin.
Born in London England, he was the son of the late Thomas Monk and Elsie Slater Monk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy E. Monk.
Mr. Monk is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline M. Geiger and her husband Joseph of Berlin; three grandchildren, Alan Geiger and his wife Vanessa, Eric Geiger and his wife Ashley and Joseph Geiger; and four great grandchildren, Reese, Bailey, Saylor, and Blake.
Services will be private in Lancaster, Pa. at a later date. Condolence letters may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Carl Reese Hoffman
OCEAN CITY — Carl Reese Hoffman, 64, of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away on March 10, 2013.
The funeral service will be held at Coral Ridge Funeral Home at 1630 SW Pine Island Road in Cape Coral Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held March 15 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Burial will follow the funeral at Venice Memorial Gardens.
Carl was born in Baltimore on April 23, 1948. He graduated from Dundalk Senior High School.
Carl was married to Barbara Mae Hoffman for 25 years, who predeceased him in 1997. Most recently he was enjoying life with Vica Nischan.
Carl worked as a manager for Tony's Pizza for 40 years. He enjoyed playing softball and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Drs. Matthew and Brandy Hoffman Strange, and their sons Ryan and Gavin; his son, Kenneth Hoffman and his daughter Kaitlyn; his stepchildren, Bobbie Hodges and her children Carly and Zane, Brenda Davis and her children Michael and Michelle, John Cappell and his children Angel John and Amy; four brothers, Kenneth, Dennis, Dean, and Timothy Hoffman; many nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Gulf Coast Humane Society (gulfcoasthumanesociety.org).


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An Introduction To Cape Ann
Cape Ann is Massachusetts' "other" cape, less famous and much smaller than Cape Cod, but no less interesting. Cape Ann is just 30 miles from Boston.>
Downtown Gloucester Guide & Map
What To See, Do & Where To Dine In Downtown Gloucester. Gloucester has a vibrant, bustling downtown with a variety of shops, restaurants & galleries...>
Walk Into History on the Maritime Trail
The Gloucester Maritime Trail is the most enjoyable way to learn about Gloucester history, while enjoying a series of scenic walks.>
The Unique Beauty of Halibut Point
Halibut Point State Park in Rockport is a "must see" on your visit, especially for the sunset over Ipswich Bay. A uniquely beautiful coastal seascape...>
The Ultimate Cape Ann Beach Guide
Cape Ann is fortunate to have a number of wonderful, sandy swimming beaches. Here is a complete list with directions from your inn or hotel.>
Getting To Know Rockport
An enjoyable place to spend a day, weekend or vacation, Rockport welcomes tourists from around the US and the world for a variety of reasons.>

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Stockton, CA
Colonel Robert (Bob) M. Brewer
May 7, 1917 - March 21, 2013
Colonel Robert (Bob) M. Brewer passed away March 21, 2013 at home surrounded by his family.
He was met at Heaven's gate by his wife, Henrietta (Etta) Brewer and all his dear family and friends who predeceased him. The Heavens rocked! Born in Salt Lake City, Utah May 7, 1917, he joined the Army Air Corps as a young man ready to serve his country during WWII. He was a survivor of the single worst American disaster at sea since Pearl Harbor when a German missile sank his troop carrier ship, the HMT Rohna. Of the 2,000 young men aboard, 1015 did not survive. He demonstrated extreme courage and valor while assisting other soldiers, as his ship was a fire and sinking. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star in 2001, fifty seven years after the sinking of the Rohna. After a distinguished Air Force career of 28 years, he returned home to Stockton with Etta and joined the Stockton Credit Bureau, assisting with the conversion of credit data to computers. He was an avid golfer and even in his 95th year played golf. Weekly lunch with a group of gentlemen known as the North Stockton Irregulars was a highlight!
He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Romer, grandsons Colonel Robert T. Romer, USAF and Kelly J. Romer (wife Niki Romer) and great-grandchildren Tristan and Bella Romer, family friend MJ Korbol. Special thoughts to his dear friend Helen and family. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California Street, Stockton, California.
No visitation. Private committal.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions in his memory be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204. Online guest book at deyoungchapels.com


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RSBS Presents: How to Know When You're in Detroit
After a smoking start to the second half, the Tigers have seen their fortunes wane. Ok, they've sucked. Sure, they're only a couple games behind the White Sox but when you're playing in a division as bad as the AL Central, that's not really saying a whole lot. Detroit could still make the playoffs and even if they don't, it's probably still safe to say that they're the best team in the Central. That being said, Detroit has become known for quite a few things as of late but they don't tend to be baseball related.
If the Tigers do make the postseason, you may find yourself in the position of visiting Windsor's American cousin sometime this fall. And although Detroit does have a few well-known monuments like the giant tire and the River Rouge plant, it's easy to find yourself wondering where you are. Since we here at RSBS would hate for you to be unaware of where you are, today we provide you with guide to identifying that you have arrived to Detroit.
Well, not yet. But if Mark Siwak gets his way, Detroit may soon be known for its roaming zombie hoards. This isn't all bad as the plan could provide a boost to the city's GDP. It could also increase the city's DNA with all those body parts strewn about.
The most successful cities develop clusters that support and develop the culture and economy of an urban area. London and New York are known for their clusters of financial whizzes while the area around San Francisco has developed a reputation for tech know-how and venture capital. Detroit? Well, it has clusters, too. Clusters of feral dogs. Chances are that if you are attacked by a pack of wild dogs in a major US city, it's pretty safe to assume that you're in Detroit.
Despite everything else, Detroit has become somewhat unrecognizable as of late due to the arrival of something more foreign than zombies or wild dogs. Hope. The auto industry received a bail-out just when it seemed that Detroit's last economic life-line was being cut. The University of Michigan not only had a winning football season but also managed to beat Ohio State for the first time in seven years. And the Detroit Lions, the holders of the only 0-16 record in NFL history, actually made the playoffs last year. That's even more hope-y and change-y than Barack Obama.
Hopefully we'll see you in Detroit this fall for some postseason baseball. If so, you'll now be able to come prepared to identify where you are.


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Virtual reality gives patients a special pre-surgery 'tour'
Clip: 01/10/2019 | 6m 44s
Over the past year, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital has been pioneering a virtual reality technology that enables pediatric patients, and their parents, to "tour" their brains before surgery. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports on how this 3-D platform may help young patients with epilepsy and brain tumors reduce their fears and anxieties before surgery, and maybe even yield an "epiphany."
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