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Arrests In Multiple Stabbing Incident In North Ocean City

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

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OCEAN CITY – Two local men are being held without bond this week following an incident when four victims were stabbed.

Around 12:35 a.m. last Friday, numerous Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the firehouse at 130th Street in reference to multiple stabbing victims. The officers met with three male victims all screaming they had been stabbed. One victim, a juvenile, was holding a balled-up T-shirt against his neck, which was covering a threeinches long, two-inch deep incision along the left side of his face just below the jawline, according to police reports.

Another victim had a stab wound on the upper right side of his chest about

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two inches long and one inch across.

That victim also had two incisions on the left side of his torso just under his armpit.

Another victim had a stab wound to his left forearm. Two of the victims were later transported to TidalHealth Peninsula via Maryland State Police Aviation Trooper 4.

One victim was flown to Christiana Hospital by Delaware State Police helicopter.

The fourth victim was not transported to the hospital. The injuries to the victims were not life-threatening.

While one officer was tending to the victims, another OCPD officer observed a 2005 Ford Focus with Delaware tags fleeing the area and driving through a red traffic BRANDON signal at 136th Street. MESSICK The officer initiated a traffic stop at 130th Street and identified the driver as Stas Urbanski-Hughes, 18, of Frankford, Del., and the passenger as Brandon Messick, 18, of Ocean City. The officer reportedly saw dried blood on Urbanski-Hughes’ hands and blood throughout the vehicle.

One of the victims was walked over to the traffic stop and advised police he was 100% sure Urbanski-Hughes and Messick were the suspects in the stabbing incident, according to police reports. Urbanski-Hughes and Messick were placed under arrest at that point and transported to the Public Safety Building for processing.

OCPD officers interviewed one victim, who said his group had been looking for a party in the area of 130th Street and the beach when they were approached

by Urbanski-Hughes and Messick. The suspects reportedly were pressuring members of the victim’s group to buy marijuana from them, but they refused, according to police reports. At one point, one the victims lobbed an insult at Urbanski-Hughes, who pulled out a knife and charged one of the victims. Another victim attempted to tackle UrSTAS banski-Hughes before URBANSKIHUGHES he got to his friend. The four men fought with Urbanski-Hughes and Messick until one of the victim’s said, “I’ve been stabbed,” according to police reports. At that point, the other victims backed away and realized they too had been stabbed. The victims told police they then fled the area in search of medical and police assistance, which is how they ended up at the firehouse.

At the Public Safety Building, OCPD detectives interviewed Messick and Urbanski-Hughes about the incident.

Messick reportedly told police he and Urbanski-Hughes had come to Ocean City to go to a party at 75th Street. They reportedly stayed at that party for a couple of hours before deciding to go to another party they had heard about on 130th Street.

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Fire Destroys Family’s Home

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

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OCEAN PINES – Officials attributed juvenile fire play as the cause of a house fire that left nine Ocean Pines residents homeless this week.

At around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, Worcester County Emergency Services received reports of a house fire in the 300 block of Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines.

When crews arrived at the scene, the house was engulfed in flames.

“When we got there, the house was pretty much fully involved at that point,” Fire Chief Steve Grunewald said this week.

Officials say the house where the fire originated was occupied by four adults and five children between the ages of 2 and 12. While the home’s occupants made it out safely, an Ocean Pines firefighter was transported to Atlantic General Hospital with a leg injury and later released.

Officials say volunteer fire departments from Ocean Pines, Berlin, Ocean City, Showell and Bishopville remained on the scene for four hours to extinguish the fire, which also damaged the exterior of two adjacent homes. While there were initial reports of a dead fire hydrant at the scene, Grunewald was quick to dispel the rumors this week.

“There was no dead hydrant …,” he said. “It just took a while to turn on.”

The scene of the fire was turned over to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office for further investigation this week.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the agency attributed the house fire to juvenile fire play.

“Red Cross assisted the 9 displaced residents with temporary housing and clothing,” the statement reads. “The cause of the fire is contributed to juvenile fire play.”

In response to Tuesday’s house fire, members of the Ocean Pines community are rallying to assist the displaced occupants.

Organizers Colby Phillips and Lisa Layfield have established drop-off locations for clothing and gift cards at the Sports Core Pool, the Public Works Department, and 293 Ocean Parkway. A fundraiser has also been shared through the “Fire Relief Fundraiser for Harmon Family/Ocean Pines,” Facebook page, which has raised more than $2,600 as of Wednesday afternoon.

“On Tuesday evening … the Harmon family in Ocean Pines lost everything to a horrific house fire,” the Facebook fundraiser reads. “Thank God everyone got out safely, but they lost absolutely everything. This has affected two families: siblings and their children that in the home, they are the children & grandchildren of our dear friends Will & Valenita Harmon.

Their entire family is simply devastated.”

The post continues, “Please donated in any way that you can … many small gestures amount to great things. The funds will be utilized to help get into a rental, groceries, get furnishing, etc.”

Maryland To Eliminate $300 Extra Boost For Unemployment

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s lagging seasonal workforce could be getting a timely shot in the arm after Gov. Larry Hogan announced this week the state is set to discontinue enhanced federal unemployment benefits.

The reasons for the seasonal workforce shortage in Ocean City are many, including an apparent affordable housing shortage and complications with the J-1 visa student-worker program, but no less important are the federally-enhanced unemployment benefits for those who have still not returned to the workforce.

Throughout the pandemic, many workers have remained on unemployment, and some rightfully so, after getting displaced during COVID. For others, the $300 per week in added federal benefits on top of what the state provides ($430 per week for max earners) has proven to be a disincentive to return to the workforce. In some cases, an employee can and does earn more per week on unemployment than if he or she returned to the workforce. On Tuesday, however, Hogan announced Maryland was joining 23 other states in announcing they will soon discontinue the $300 federal unemployment enhancement.

Hogan cited a steadily recovering state economy and a critical labor shortage in many sectors as reason enough to discontinue the federal benefits enhancements.

“Our health and economic recovery continues to outpace the nation and we have reached the benchmark set by President Biden of vaccinating 70% of adults,” he said. “While these federal programs provided important temporary relief, vaccines and jobs are now in good supply.”

Earlier this spring, state hospitality associations, including the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) urged Hogan to discontinue the federal benefits in an attempt to ease the critical labor shortage in the resort and across the state. In May, the Mayor and Council voted to send a letter to Hogan encouraging him to discontinue the federally-enhanced benefits. On Tuesday, Hogan said the growing labor shortage was part of the reason for his decision.

“We have a critical problem where businesses across our state are trying to hire more people, but many are facing severe worker shortages,” he said. “After 12 consecutive months of job growth, we look forward to getting more Marylanders back to work.”

As a result, claimants will no longer

be able to submit new applications for the federal programs after July 3. If claimants are waiting to receive an eligibility determination for the federal programs, the state’s Department of Labor will ensure they receive all payments owed to them prior to July 3. In addition, Hogan has also reinstated job search requirements for those receiving state and federal benefits. Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson said with the state’s economy improving, the time was right to wean off enhanced benefits and get back into the workforce.

“As our state continues to make great progress in its economic recovery, employers are successfully reopening for business and creating job opportunities,” she said. “Our team is available to connect jobseekers with a wide variety of training programs and resources so they can find meaningful employment and return to the workforce.”

Locally, Hogan’s announcement on Tuesday was met as welcome news from a business community struggling to fill out their seasonal workforce rosters, according to OCHMRA Executive Director Susan Jones.

“We were extremely pleased to learn of the governor ending the enhanced unemployment benefits,” she said. “It is time for our nation to get back to normal for the mental health of all. For more than a year, businesses have altered operational hours to accommodate the limited number of staff. Not only does this mean reduced revenues for the operator, but it also means less taxes to state and local governments because businesses cannot maximize on the number of hours opened.”

Not all were pleased with the governor’s decision, however. State Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-46-Baltimore City) called the decision to end federal unemployment benefits misguided at this time.

“There have been many thoughtful decisions made by Governor Hogan during this pandemic,” he said. “This is not one of them. This rash and rushed decision will hurt Marylanders who have been hit the hardest during the pandemic, having lost jobs through no fault of their own.”

Ferguson urged Hogan to reverse his decision, or at least delay it.

“To rebuild stronger, Maryland must follow a clear plan of recovery that gives workers, employers and the economy time to adjust predictably,” he said. “I urge the governor to reverse or delay this decision, and, instead, refocus his administration’s efforts to ensure all Marylanders and Maryland businesses have the tools they need to survive and thrive in the post-COVID Maryland economy.”

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Berlin Mayor Outlines Reasons For Budget Veto

June 4, 2021

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Tyndall on Friday vetoed Berlin’s fiscal year 2022 budget, citing the changes made by the Berlin Town Council last month. He’s hopeful that before any vote to override his veto, council members will consider closely what the changes they made will mean for the town’s financial future.

“I don’t think they understand the impact of some of the decisions they made,” he said.

On May 24, the council voted unanimously to amend the mayor’s proposed budget to include a 1.5% raise for employees, to reinstate cell phone allowances and to work vehicle allowances currently provided to three employees into their salaries. On Friday, Tyndall vetoed that budget with an eight-page missive released on the town’s website. In it, Tyndall advocated for items he’d included in the budget, including $2,500 for laptops for the mayor’s office, funding for a GIS (geographic information system) for the utility departments, $16,500 in funding for a strategic plan and $27,500 for a community center feasibility study.

Tyndall wrote that the feasibility study would be critical to replacing the multipurpose building on Flower Street.

“For over 20 years, a new community center has been discussed and promised to the Berlin community,” Tyndall wrote.

“Year after year, the discussions begin and end with the mantra ‘it can wait until next year.’ To better position the Town of Berlin for state and grant funding, it is imperative that we have an up-to-date feasibility study and an understanding of our community's needs.”

Tyndall’s veto message also addressed the 1.5% salary increase the council approved. He said the town could not afford to provide raises “without putting the town’s finances in jeopardy.”

“In the general fund, several capital improvements such as street projects, vehicle acquisitions, and travel costs were postponed to maintain an adequate contingency fund balance in the event of unforeseen expenditures or undercollected revenues,” Tyndall wrote. “The council's decision to increase salaries by 1.5% comes at a total cost of $103,634.29 of which, $62,913.48 came out of the general fund contingency, leaving less than three days of operating expenditures within our contingency fund.”

Tyndall closed the letter by calling for constructive dialogue in the coming weeks. He pointed out, however, that he’d not seen the proposed budget amendments until Councilman Jay Knerr presented them May 24.

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Standoff Ends Peacefully In OC

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Thanks to a citizen tip, a Hagerstown, Md., man is being held without bond this week on fugitive warrants and weapons violations after a four-hour standoff at a downtown hotel last week.

Around 11:15 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a citizen tip that a Pennsylvania man wanted on outstanding warrants was staying in a downtown hotel. The caller reported the suspect, identified as Timothy Hayter, 54, of Hagerstown, Md., was staying at the downtown hotel and had active warrants through Pennsylvania.

OCPD officers were able to determine Hayter was registered at the down-

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town hotel and confirmed the active warrants through Pennsylvania. Several attempts were made to get Hayter to exit the hotel room. Finally, after four hours of negotiations, Hayter exited the hotel room without further incident.

OCPD officers entered the hotel room to collect his belongings before being transported for processing. In the hotel room, OCPD officers located a handgun, two loaded magazines and other ammunition. A background check revealed the handgun was reported stolen out of Pennsylvania.

Hayter has been charged with the fugitive warrants from Pennsylvania along with various weapons charges and reckless endangerment from the Ocean City incident. He is being held without bond this week at the Worcester County Jail.

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tion and time to review documents before discussing them in an open session. For a body that has been so vocal about the need for increased communication, I would have appreciated the same respect you are requesting from me,” he wrote. “Please understand that I have spent months working in conjunction with our department heads to create a budget that is balanced, financially responsible, and with an eye toward Berlin's future.

Throughout this budget process, I have also had to make hard decisions to help place the town on a firmer financial footing. At each point throughout the budget process, I asked myself what is in the best interest of our residents, business community, employees, and the people that visit our town. I attempt to remove the emotion from the decision-making process and try to think as analytically as possible.”

In an interview following his veto of the budget, Tyndall said he simply wanted the council to reconsider the changes they’d made and their impact on the budget. He said he wasn’t sure if they’d known that raises for employees in the sewer fund, for example, would increase the utility’s projected shortfall.

“You’re going to have that fund close further in the red,” he said.

He added that he’d heard from several residents concerned about the changes to the budget and encouraged them to reach out to their council members.

“It’s important to have some dialogue with your elected representatives and attend the next council meeting if you have something to say,” he said.

Knerr, however, is optimistic the veto will be overturned at the council’s next meeting.

“The council is united behind these changes,” he said.

Knerr said what he proposed was done to give the employees back what Tyndall’s budget had taken from them.

The vehicle allowances, he pointed out, had been given to those three employees for years and years. He added that with no raise for the past two years, mu-

nicipal employees needed a salary increase.

“The 1.5% wasn’t a whole lot but it is meaningful to the employees,” he said.

Knerr said that despite Tyndall’s comments, the town’s budget could handle the changes.

“It’s well within our budget,” he said.

“It doesn’t put the town’s finances in harm. To say otherwise is an exaggeration.”

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Long-Time Local Resident Celebrated On Her 96th Birthday

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City icon with a remarkable past was feted this week on her 96th birthday with a proclamation and a key to the city.

Sheila Brex was honored on the occasion of her 96th birthday with a special ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday. Brex served in World War II in England and moved to the U.S. with her newlywed husband in West Ocean City. For decades, the couple operated fishing boats out of the commercial harbor in West O-

cean City along with a restaurant and a motel.

Mayor Rick Meehan read the proclamation and issued a key to the city on Tuesday to Sheila Brex, who was clearly taken aback by the attention.

“We do have a very distinguished guest with us here today,” said Meehan.

“We wanted to bring Mrs. Brex in here to recognize her accomplishments as a resident of the Ocean City area for 75 years. This is quite a biography and quite a list of accomplishments over an awfully long period of time.”

According to the proclamation, Brex

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was born in Chester, England in 1925, one of 11 other siblings. Upon graduation from a Catholic girls’ school in 1941, she went to work helping the war effort in a civil service position with the Ministry of Food. In February 1944, she was drafted into World War II, joining the Women’s Royal Navy Service as a specialist small arms gunnery.

For 18 months, Brex was based on the east coast of England, attached to the 65th Canadian Flotilla of Military Torpedo Boats. She was honorably discharged from military service in 1946.

During her war service, Brex met Edward Oscar Brex, Jr., a midshipman with the Merchant Marine Reserve with the U.S. Naval Reserve.

In 1946, Sheila and Edward Brex were married in England and immediately came to the United States, landing in West Ocean City where she has resided for the last 75 years. Upon learning of Sheila Brex’s illegal status in the U.S., the couple returned to England to follow the proper channels to gain citizenship in America.

The couple returned to West Ocean City in 1947 and Sheila Brex was recognized in 1957 with her Certificate of Naturalization as a United States citizen by the Wicomico Circuit Court. Sheila and Edward Brex purchased a dock at the commercial harbor in West Ocean City in 1960 and Captain Brex purchased two head boats as a business. The Tau-

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rus was named for Sheila’s birth month, while the Pisces was named for Edward Brex’s mother’s birth month.

For decades, Captain Brex operated the head boats and Sheila Brex operated the Mast Restaurant and the Mast Motel, both on Harbor Road in West Ocean City. Sheila Brex has resided in West Ocean City for 75 years, during which she has also been a parishioner at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in downtown Ocean City.

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Commissioners Add Worcester To Agritourism Legislation State Bill Set For Next Year

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Officials took another step this week toward allowing for more agritourism in Worcester County.

The Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 on Tuesday to add Worcester County to House Bill 801, which allows existing agricultural buildings to be used for agritourism, and to pursue a related change that would help pave the way for more agritourism.

“This is something that will go in the legislative session next year,” said Ed Tudor, the county’s director of development review and permitting.

Worcester County’s tourism and economic development staff asked the commissioners this week to add Worcester County to HB 801. The bill would add Worcester to a list of counties where an existing agricultural building used for agritourism is not considered a change of occupancy that requires a building permit under certain circumstances.

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked if Tudor’s department had input on the proposal. Tudor indicated that the

change was needed if the county wanted to allow for more agritourism.

“I think it’s appropriate for what I’ve been instructed, what I believe you all want to accomplish,” he said.

He suggested that at the same time, the commissioners also pursue a change to the county’s land use article to include weddings in the definition of agritourism.

Commissioner Jim Bunting, who last month expressed concern about the impact more agritourism uses would have on the county’s working farms, pointed out that the commissioners hadn’t yet had the agritourism work session they’d discussed.

“This is at the state level,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. “We can further drill down on it at the county level.”

Bunting said he felt the county should determine its course before joining with other counties on state legislation.

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Commissioner Ted Elder said the

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Messick said he did not see what Urbanski-Hughes did with the knife because he was focused on the men with whom he was fighting. Messick reportedly told police one of the combatants had him in a choke hold when Urbanski-Hughes “hit” the victim, causing him to cry out in pain.

Messick said he and Urbanski-Hughes ran to their vehicle and got in. They then returned to the scene after the altercation to look for Messick’s phone. Messick said he picked up a knife at the scene and put it in his pocket. Once they got back in the vehicle, Messick told police he threw the knife out of the window to “ditch it,” according to police reports.

Urbanski-Hughes told OCPD officers a version of the incident similar to Messick’s. He admitted Messick had handed him a knife prior to the argument becoming physical. He said one member of the other group had slammed Messick to the ground, which is when the fight started. Urbanski-Hughes reportedly told police as he was being punched, he took out the knife Messick had given him and went “straight for the first guy’s face.” When another victim tried to punch the knife from his hand, UrbanskiHughes said he began swinging the knife at everyone until they scattered. Because of the multiple stab wounds, the fight stopped and everyone involved fled the area.

Both Urbanski-Hughes and Messick were charged with four counts each of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. Each had a bail review hearing on Monday and each was ordered to be held without bond.

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county couldn’t allow more agritourism if this legislation wasn’t achieved.

“Without this we can’t make any decision on anything,” he said.

The commissioners voted 5-2, with Bunting and Bertino opposed, to add Worcester County to the bill and to move forward with amending the land use article.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Convinced it is a duplicated requirement with Worcester County, Ocean City officials this week voted to eliminate the required municipal dog license for local residents.

Last month, the Mayor and Council had before them proposed changes to the town’s ordinances regarding dogs and licenses. The proposed amendments would eliminate some of the arcane language in the ordinance regarding certain fees, but most importantly, they would streamline the rather confusing process for obtaining a dog license and a dog park permit in Ocean City.

The request originated with the Recreation and Parks Department.

Currently, Ocean City requires a license for all pet dogs residing in the city. That license, heretofore, can only be obtained at City Hall. However, the recreation and parks department requested to be able to issue dog permits from Northside Park as well.

The license, and more importantly, proof of rabies vaccinations, are required to allow dogs to enter the recently-renovated and expanded city dog park at 94th Street.

Before acting on the Northside Park request last month, the Mayor and Council questioned if the municipal dog license was even necessary considering Worcester County also requires one. Worcester already requires a dog license for pet dogs residing in the county. While the license can be issued by a county department, more often than not they are issued by a pet owner’s vet at the time they receive their vaccinations.

Last month, the Mayor and Council asked City Solicitor Heather Stansbury to go back and research the genesis of Ocean City’s dog license requirement and determine if it was still valid. During Tuesday’s work session, Stansbury returned with the results of her research and laid out some options, including abolishing the municipal dog license requirement altogether.

Stansbury determined the town’s municipal dog license requirement began in 1974 with the establishment of an ordinance ensuring all pet dogs within corporate limits were registered and vaccinated for rabies. In the 1990s, Worcester County began requiring licenses for all dogs in the county, which, of course, includes Ocean City. While the county’s animal control department can issue the licenses at no charge, typ-

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ically they are distributed through the various veterinarians at the time the dog is vaccinated.

Stansbury said as a result, the town’s municipal dog license served little purpose other than identifying the occasional runaway or other strays. She said most pet owners have their dogs micro-chipped for that purpose, but the Ocean City Police Department’s animal control division sometimes uses the license database to determine to whom and where a lost dog belongs.

“All of this started with a request from recreation and parks to allow town dog licenses to be issued at Northside Park for convenience purposes,” she said. “The question came up why do we need a dog license anyway. I don’t have a great answer why. You only issue about 200 of them a year and there really is no fiscal impact.”

Stansbury laid out several options for the Mayor and Council. The first was keeping the Ocean City dog license in place and allowing them to be acquired from Northside Park as well as City Hall. The second option was to keep the system just as it stands now. The third option was to simply abolish the city’s dog license requirement altogether. After considerable debate, the council voted unanimously on the latter.

“I see this as a duplication,” said Council Secretary Tony DeLuca. “I’ll make a motion to eliminate the municipal dog license requirement. They have to have the Worcester County license and the proof of rabies vaccinations already.”

Councilman Mark Paddack agreed.

“Why are we duplicating this service?” he said. “We’re charging our residents when it isn’t necessary.”

The impetus for the debate centered around easing the requirement for using the renovated dog park at 94th Street. Councilman John Gehrig said that requirement is covered by the county’s license for local residents. Presumably, part-time residents and vacationers have to show proof of rabies vaccinations to get their pets into the dog park as well.

“The dog park pass already requires a proof of vaccination,” he said. “Whatever they do to get the town’s license, they would have to show that to get their pets in the dog park. It’s a little redundant to have the town’s license also.”

The council voted unanimously to move the proposed amendments to the town’s ordinance regarding dogs and licenses to first reading at a future meeting.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials adopted a $216 million budget for the coming fiscal year.

The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to adopt a $216,509,211 operating budget for fiscal year 2022. The budget, a 6% increase over the current year’s spending plan, maintains the current property tax rate of 84.5 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Though a budget shortfall was predicted earlier this spring, officials spent the past several weeks making cuts and agreed at the last budget work session to eliminate a $3 million shortfall with surplus funds from the current fiscal year.

“At this point the county’s revenues and expenditures are now balanced at $216,509,211,” said Harold Higgins, the county’s chief administrative officer.

The adopted budget reflects an increase of $12,188,580, or 6%, over the current year’s budget. The $216 million budget includes $97 million for the Worcester County Board of Education.

The commissioners, who typically vote on the school system budget separately from the overall budget, voted unanimously to approve the education spending Tuesday. They followed that up with a 5-2 vote, with Commissioners Jim Bunting and Ted Elder opposed, to adopt the general fund budget.

After the meeting Bunting said he felt he shouldn’t vote in support of the budget when he’d voted against several of the items included in it.

“I do believe it was a decent budget,” he said. “I just thought it’d not be proper to vote for the budget with the (work session) votes recorded as they were.”

A press release issued by the county this week highlights key points of the $216 million spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

“The FY22 budget maintains the real property tax rate of 84.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and the county’s local income tax rate of 2.25%,” it reads.

“Worcester County residents will continue to benefit from the lowest income tax rate and the secod lowest real property tax rate as compared to all other counties in Maryland. This fiscally conservative budget maintains funding for valuable public services residents can count on, such as public safety, education, infrastructure and existing social service programs.”

The following represents data provided by the county in a press release: Projected General Fund Revenues Based on the Real Property tax rate of $0.845, net property taxes increased by $3,326,116. The Homestead Credit cap remains unchanged at 3% and is estimated to be $1,201,041 for the county’s qualified principal resident home-

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owners effective July 1, 2021.

Income tax revenue increased by $3.5 million and is estimated at $30 million and remains the same rate at 2.25%. Revenues are based on the market conditions and estimates for the current year. The pass through to municipalities is included for $2.3 million.

Other local taxes increased by $3.38 million for the following: $2 million recordation taxes and $1.5 million in transfer taxes both based on actual trends and market conditions. A decrease of $20,000 in Admission & Amusement Taxes and $100,000 in Room Tax collections for Unincorporated areas in the county, both estimates are based on the current trends due to the ongoing pandemic.

State shared revenues increased by $657,635 and include an increase of $705,148 in 911 fees based on a raise in the County 911 fee of $.75 for a total of $1.50 for each accessible service line which will become effective July 1, 2021. A decrease of $47,513 is due to the State estimate for Highway User revenues.

Licenses and Permits decreased by $64,306 overall. Significant changes include decreases of $25,000 for liquor licenses, $23,000 for Traders licenses and $16,606 for health permits. An increase of $24,000 is included for the occupational licenses which is a biannual license.

Charges for services decreased by $2,608,475 with a decrease of $2,500,000 as the most significant change to Jail Use ICE housing and $20,000 in Jail use work release based on current trends. Other decreases include $10, 000 in Sheriff Paper Service fees, $15,500 for Library use charges, $15,000 in Public Works pipe sales and $47,000 for Seacrets Security by the Sheriff’s Office.

Interest on investments decreased by $650,000 based on current rates of return.

Other Revenues decreased by $81,718 with a decrease of $110,000 in Retiree Drug Subsidy and an increase of $27,800 for rent revenue in Boat Landings.

Federal grants project an overall increase of $5,671 due to increased estimates for Homeland Security Grant revenue.

State grants decreased overall by $939,071. Increases include $450,000 in Program Open Space for Recreation and $82,107 for Police Protection Grant while decreases include $670,000 in Program Open Space for Parks and $980,733 in State Aid for Bridges only requested in the current year.

Transfers in increased by $5,686,428. Prior year surplus increased by $4,325,935 for the following: $1,210,260 for the purchase of vehicles and equipment for county departments, $1,006,859 for supplemental funding for SEE PAGE 43

Fenwick Seeking Candidates For August Election

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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FENWICK ISLAND – With nearly two months remaining until the annual election, the town is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on the town council.

On Aug. 7, Fenwick Island will hold its annual election to fill four positions on the Fenwick Island Town Council with terms expiring in 2021. The seats are currently held by Gene Langan, Richard Mais, Mike Houser and Bill Weistling.

To that end, the town is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on the town council. All council members serve two-year terms and are tasked with adopting ordinances and resolutions and determining the general goals and policies of Fenwick Island.

The filing deadline for candidates is Wednesday, June 23, at 4:30 p.m.

Qualified individuals must be registered to vote for at least one year prior to the election. Other candidate qualifications include: a natural person who is a citizen of the United States; age 21 on or before the date of the election; either a bona fide resident of the town or a property owner in town; and you may not have been convicted of a felony.

The annual town election has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7.

Absentee balloting will also be available by filing an affidavit with the town.

In a meeting last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council agreed to purchase an outdoor absentee ballot box, which will be stationed at the Fenwick Island Police Department.

“We’re preparing for the annual election and in preparation we’ve had discussions with the Sussex County Board of Elections, Audrey Serio, the election inspector for the town, and the town solicitor, Mary Schrider-Fox,” Town Manager Terry Tieman said. “All three have suggested that we move from an indoor, wooden absentee ballot box to a secure outdoor absentee ballot box for future elections.”

Tieman noted the box would be located on the porch of the Fenwick Island Police Department, a location that is handicap accessible and has security cameras.

“This would just be for absentee ballots, but it would be strictly for the town of Fenwick Island and no other purposes …,” she added. “They’re meant for our election.”

For additional information relating to the election, qualifications and filing information, contact Town Clerk Raelene Menominee at 302-539-3011.

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Wicomico Council Unanimously Approves $161M Budget

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SALISBURY – County officials this week adopted a $161 million budget for the coming fiscal year.

On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to approve a spending plan of $161,144,944 for fiscal year 2022, but not before amending the budget to eliminate more than $330,000 in contingency funding from two county departments.

“If you need the money, you come to the council and we approve it,” Councilman Ernie Davis said.

In a review of the proposed budget late last month, officials shared their concerns regarding separate contingency funds that had been added to a few departments’ budgets.

In the Wicomico County Board of Elections budget, for example, the administration included $201,653 in contingency to fund new state mandates regarding elections. And within the TriCounty Council’s budget, the administration added roughly $135,000 in contingency to account for any emergency expenses.

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gency, Finance Director Pam Oland said it would only need the administration’s approval.

“We felt it appropriate to give them the increase they were looking for but to give us some control over where that increase is,” she said at the time.

In its approval of the budget this week, a motion to remove contingency funds totaling $201,653 from the elections budget passed 6-1, with Councilman Bill McCain opposed. Councilman John Cannon said he was uncomfortable with the idea of having a separate contingency fund within the department.

“Going back to the administration does not mean going back to the council,” he said. “So it’s not something that would be addressed publicly.”

Officials noted departments such as the county council, county executive’s office and community promotions typically held separate contingency accounts. This year, the executive’s office proposed a separate contingency fund for the Board of Elections, Tri-County Council and volunteer ambulance, which includes $960,000 from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. “It’s an additional $80,000 per volunteer organization,” Oland said. “So instead of mixing into lines they already had, so it didn’t get confused in future years, we put in a contingency line so it was on its own and recognizable for what it was.”

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didn’t have a problem with separate contingency funds that are earmarked for a specific use. He did, however, oppose the separate contingency funds for elections and Tri-County Council.

“If there’s something out there that’s earmarked, we’re fine with that …,” he said. “But if it’s contingency, where we don’t know what the plans are, that’s the issue.”

He noted departments seeking additional money could come before the council and request a transfer from the county’s contingency fund.

“I don’t recall us ever turning down anybody when the proof is there it’s needed,” he said.

Holloway’s motion to move $135,000 from the Tri-County Council’s contingency fund to the county’s general contingency fund passed with Cannon, McCain and Councilman Josh Hastings opposed.

“The Tri-County Council’s already being funded less than what their original request was …,” McCain said. “They’ve got to come to the administration. They can’t just spend that money.”

After further discussion, and several corrections, the council voted unanimously to approve the fiscal year 2022 budget as amended. The council also voted to adopt a property tax rate of 91 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

The next fiscal year begins on July 1.

To view the budget in its entirety, visit wicomicocounty.org.

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OCEAN CITY – A Crisfield man was charged with armed robbery and firstdegree assault last week after police were able to connect him to an incident at a midtown hotel on May 7.

On May 7, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detectives began investigating a reported armed robbery at the hotel. Detectives met with a victim who reportedly told police he was sleeping in a room on the second floor when he was awoken by a suspect attempting to strike him in the head with a toilet tank cover.

The victim told police after he was struck, he began fighting with the suspect, later identified as Lacaine Bivens, 22, of Crisfield. The victim reportedly told police he was able to push Bivens up against the television stand, at which point Bivens retrieved a handgun from his waistband, according to police reports. The victim reportedly was able to push Bivens’ hand down, preventing him from raising the gun.

The victim reportedly told police there was an unidentified female in the hotel room and he heard Bivens say to her, “back up girl, I’m going to shoot him.” The victim told police he was attempting to open the door to the hotel room when Bivens manipulated the security lock to prevent him from leaving.

Bivens then struck the victim in the head with the butt of the gun, according to police reports. The weapon’s magazine broke open, causing bullets and the magazine spring to fall to the floor.

The victim was able to free himself and fled the room before running to the front desk to call the police. The victim was able to provide a description of Bivens and accessed his social media profile, which was under the name Jump Out, according to police reports.

OCPD detectives were able to obtain a photograph of Bivens from the Criminal Justice Information System and compared it to the social media profile shared by the victim to confirm his identity.

Crime scene technicians processed the scene and located blood throughout the hotel room. They also located 29 rounds of .40-caliber ammunition on the floor of the hotel room near the front door. A background check revealed Bivens had been convicted of robbery in 2017 in Wicomico County and had been sentenced to 15 years with all but five years suspended.

Based on the evidence and victim testimony, detectives last week applied for and received a warrant for Biven’s arrest, charging him with armed robbery, first- and second-degree assault and weapons charges. He was taken into custody last week without incident.

Bivens had a bail review hearing last Thursday and was ordered to be held without bond.

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OCEAN CITY – There might be a new marked pedestrian crossing at 144th Street to accommodate a new residential development after resort officials this week agreed to appeal to the state to address the issue.

Last August, the Planning Commission approved a site plan for the new 59-unit, multi-family townhouse Sanibel Seas development on the west side of Coastal Highway at 144th Street and the east side of Sinepuxent Avenue. While it wasn’t a condition of the site plan approval, gaining a new marked crosswalk at 144th Street was a recommendation from the commission.

Coastal Highway is a state roadway and any pedestrian safety improvements ultimately would come from the State Highway Administration (SHA). The planning commission expressed a desire for the project developer to foot the bill for the study to determine if a new marked crossing will be warranted when the project is completed to no avail. On Tuesday, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville approached the Mayor and Council about reaching out to SHA to at least begin the process.

“The recommendation from the planning commission is to request the State Highway Administration (SHA) to update the traffic engineering study to determine if a pedestrian crossing should be installed at 144th Street,” he said. “As a result of the Sanibel Seas development, it would provide a safe crossing from families in the new community to get to the beach. As it stands now, the closest crossing is two blocks south at 142nd Street.”

Again, Neville said at site plan review, the commission explored the possibility of having the developer forward-fund the pedestrian crossing study to no avail.

“The planning commission was trying to determine if the cost of the study should be the responsibility of the developer,” he said. “They determined that request was appropriate at site plan review. The development is not the sole source of the need for the crossing.”

Neville said he has contacted SHA officials about the possibility, but the formal request would need to come from the Mayor and Council.

“I’ve reached out to the SHA district engineer to request this be a priority project for Ocean City,” he said.

“SHA has approved the need for this, but due to staffing issues, they can’t

conduct the study at this time. The town would have to take the lead on doing a study, but it could be eligible for state grant money to offset the cost.”

Councilman Mark Paddack said at least part of the onus should be on the developer creating the 59-unit residential community.

“I disagree with the opinion this shouldn’t fall on the developer,” he said. “If those new units aren’t going in there, there is no need for a crosswalk. Why should the taxpayers pay for this if the developer is creating the need?”

Neville explained the study, and ultimately the decision to install a marked pedestrian crossing at 144th Street falls with the state. He said the Mayor and Council can initiate the process by sending a formal letter to SHA. “Because Coastal Highway is a state highway, the town can’t act independently, and the developer can’t act independently,” he said. “I’m advocating sending a letter to SHA to just start the process.”

The study itself would cost an estimated $42,000. Should SHA decide a new crossing is warranted at 144th Street, the total cost of the project could come in around $150,000. Neville said while the new development is the impetus for the new crossing, there are other safety issues to consider for non-residents of the new community.

“It’s a safety issue,” he said. “Others will use it other than the residents of the new community. There are also issues to consider with the municipal bus turnaround in that same area.”

Nonetheless, Paddack could not be dissuaded the new development is not the catalyst for the need for a marked pedestrian crossing at 144th Street.

“I don’t disagree with the safety issue,” he said. “We need a $42,000 study and the developer is asking the town to pay the bill.”

A motion was made to send a letter to SHA requesting a pedestrian signal warrant study. That motion was approved 6-0 with Councilman Lloyd Martin absent. Council President Matt James questioned if the study was warranted before the new development was completed.

“The motion is just to send a letter to the state to initiate the process,” he said. “We’re not approving the $42,000 to have someone sit up there and count cars and people. The study seems backward to me. We really won’t see the need until after the development is complete.”

OC Mayor On Duggan: ‘When He Spoke, Everybody Listened

June 4, 2021

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan this week fondly recalled former councilman and former police chief Lee Duggan, who served both positions twice in his decades of service to Ocean City.

Duggan passed away peacefully last Wednesday at the age of 96. Services were held on Wednesday in Ocean City.

At the close of Tuesday’s work session, Meehan took the opportunity to fondly recall Duggan’s service to the town. He was appointed chief of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) in the 1970s, ran for and was elected to the city council in 1980, and stepped down from the council to return has chief as the request of his colleagues, becoming the first to serve two stints as police chief in Ocean City.

“I served with Lee Duggan and met him in the 1970s when he was appointed police chief,” said Meehan. “I believe he served as chief until 1978. He resigned in 1978 and was elected to the council in 1980.”

Meehan said Duggan was pressed back into service as OCPD chief and graciously agreed to do so.

“He served on the council until 1987, at which time the police chief that was in

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place at the time resigned prior to the season,” he said. “The season was approaching, and we didn’t have a police chief, so we turned to Lee Duggan. The council asked Lee if he would consider stepping off the council and becoming police chief again so we could keep some continuity with our police force moving forward. Lee Duggan agreed to do that. He had been an excellent chief.”

Meehan said Duggan agreeing to walk away from the council to return to the rigors of running the town’s police department came at a critical time for the town.

“At that time, that was very important for the town of Ocean City,” he said.

“That was a big move for somebody to make, but he was committed to the Ocean City community.”

Duggan served as police chief until he was replaced by Chief David Massey, but his service to the town was not yet complete.

“In 1992, he ran for council again and was re-elected and served until 2000,” he said. “Lee was an excellent councilmember and an excellent police chief.

He was an old school kind of guy, and he was always open to discussion. He wasn’t a man of many words, but when he spoke, everybody listened. We all owe debt of gratitude for his service.”

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Former Ocean City Councilman Lee Duggan is pictured with his wife, Maxine, on election night in 1992.

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County Commissioner Again Questions Library Program

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Discussion of a library program and its possible link to a political movement dominated a meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners this week.

The commissioners on Tuesday met with Worcester County Library Director Jennifer Ranck to discuss “Read Woke,” a teen reading program the library is offering. Despite concerns from some commissioners, Ranck said the program was not tied to Black Lives Matter and was just meant to promote diverse literature.

“The library is not a partisan organization,” Ranck said.

Ranck was asked to attend Tuesday’s meeting to talk about Read Woke after Commissioner Chip Bertino voiced con-

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cerns with the program last month. He said a constituent had brought the program to his attention after seeing it promoted at various branches. Bertino’s concern was that the program was funded by one of Beanstack’s Black Voices Microgrants, which according to Beanstack’s website are “in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.”

He asked Ranck how the library typically went about applying for grants.

“It’s sort of left up to my discretion,” Ranck said, adding that this was a $1,000 grant that the library had been able to apply for virtually, which had been helpful during the pandemic. The grant is allowing the library to offer two $500 prizes to teens who participate in the “Read Woke From Home” challenge.

Ranck said there were currently between six and eight teens participating in the program.

When Bertino referenced Beanstack’s support of Black Lives Matter, Ranck said she’d reached out to the company and been assured they were not officially connected to any political movement.

“I have to take them at their word for that,” she said. She said that the Worcester County Library was one of 39 libraries across the country that had received one of these grants.

Bertino said he thought there was too much subjectivity in the library’s grant application process.

“I don’t think politics should be part of anything our library does,” he said.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said he agreed with that but that the library hadn’t done anything wrong in this case.

He pointed out that the library served everyone and was bound to encounter different opinions along the way.

“We all know sitting up here you’re not

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going to be able to make everyone happy every single time,” he said.

Commissioner Ted Elder asked about the book list associated with the reading program. Ranck explained there was a different theme each month but that all of the books were geared toward young adults and dealt with social issues. Categories on the reading list include African American Voices, Asian American Voices, Diverse Abilities, Immigration Voices, Hispanic American Voices, Female Voices and LGBTQ+ Voices, among others.

Elder, like Bertino, referenced the statement of support for Black Lives Matter on the Beanstack website.

“To me, it’s just a way of separating everyone by groups rather than individuality,” he said. “I strongly believe in individuality and content of character. I believe more so in that. It seems like all across the country we’re getting separated more and more.”

Ranck responded by recounting a television interview she’d seen with Pocomoke City native Bryan Collier, an award-winning children’s book illustrator.

He’d said he didn’t see a lot of books with kids of color in them when he was growing up.

“That was the motivation for him to become a children’s illustrator…,” Ranck said. “When you’re a librarian and you’re in the business of promoting reading, building a collection, planning community programs, you hold onto something like that. You remember that. You want your collection and your programs to reflect a diverse thought and a diverse collection. It’s not meant to be divisive it’s actually meant to be inclusive.”

Commissioner Diana Purnell said she applauded Ranck and the program. She said the different voices children encountered in books would give them a better understanding of what people had been through throughout the nation’s history and that was critical when they didn’t find enough of those books in schools.

“Superintendent Lou Taylor will tell you before God and everybody that we’ve got the best schools going,” she said. “But there are cracks in that.”

Bertino said he supported the library’s efforts.

“The library does have a responsibility to ensure that those voices are available to be heard in our library and I think we do that,” he said. “But I have a really difficult time when the library’s advancing a political agenda.”

He brought up the Beanstack website and its statements in support of Black Lives Matter. He asked if the library would have applied for the grant if those statements were in support of some other organization, such as QAnon.

“Our purpose for this grant was to highlight underserved voices,” Ranck said.

“But if grant was promoted by or endorsed by another organization that you do not agree with, or I do not agree with, would you have given them the same opportunity to provide a grant?” Bertino responded.

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of library decisions.

“We would vet the grant in the same way I believe,” she said.

Bertino said he still thought the library was advancing a political agenda.

“It’s a volunteer reading program,” Ranck said.

“Advocated, advertised by and promoted by our libraries,” Bertino replied.

Ranck said the library was in the business of promoting reading.

Nordstrom asked if an agenda was being pushed with the books included in this program.

“These books are about social issues,” Ranck said. “When you read the description of the program, that’s what they’re trying to get across. It’s not a science fiction reading club. It’s about social issues.”

Purnell again spoke up in support of the program and Ranck.

“I am not happy about putting you on the stand today about Black Lives Matter,” she said. “That’s not, I didn’t get elected to come down here and do that.

That’s not what I’m here for. We need to leave Black Lives Matter out of the library, out of the schools...”

She said everyone had a right to their opinion and that the library provided access to those opinions.

“As a taxpayer I’ve always supported the library,” she said. “When we get to the point we’ve got to go in and tell you what you can and cannot do, and you’ve got to justify what you put in that library, then we’ve got a problem in the county.

Period.”

Bertino said he wasn’t disputing the importance of the library or its ability to bring the community together. He’s worried about the library becoming a political entity.

“I feel like in this particular case it has,” he said. “I think it’s wrong…This particular grant that advocates for a political agenda, I think that’s wrong. I think it would be wrong if it was a political organization I agreed with. It has no place in our libraries.”

Commissioner Jim Bunting praised Ranck but said he also took issue with the grant.

“I think we erred in accepting this grant,” he said.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic asked if the library board had approved the grant.

“I can’t point to the minutes where they approved this but they gave me permission to apply for grants,” Ranck said.

Mitrecic pointed out that there hadn’t been community uproar related to the program.

“I think that anything that gets our teenagers reading and sitting at a table discussing something and not playing with their phones is a positive,” he said.

“They’re not texting back and forth, they actually have to converse. I think that’s more important than anything else on this table right now. Although certainly I have my issues I think it’s a good thing for the community.”

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Assault Arrest After Bogus Mugging Story Violent Suspect

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Centreville, Md., man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly choking his female companion and pushing her face into a wall near a midtown hotel.

Around 12:44 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of a hotel at 71st Street for a report of a troublesome incident. Upon arrival at 71st Street, officers spoke with several witnesses, who reported a male had been assaulting a female and that multiple tried to intervene to help the female. Witnesses told police the male was “acting crazy” and had been striking and choking the female.

Meanwhile, another OCPD officer had been flagged down in the area of 73rd

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Street by a male and female who reported they had been swarmed and jumped by a group of males. Based on the timing and location, OCPD officers determined the two events were part of the same incident, according to police reports.

OCPD officers at 73rd Street had detained a suspect identified as Evan Young, 32, of Centreville, Md., who reportedly told police a group of males he did not know had attacked him and his female companion, stolen their money, the phones and their identification. The female half of the couple gave police a similar version of the incident.

Both Young and the female appeared to be intoxicated, according to police reports, and officers doubted their versions of the incident. OCPD officers then spoke with a staff member back at the hotel at 71st Street. The witness reportedly told police Young and the female had been

arguing loudly when Young grabbed the victim and put her in a choke hold.

Guests at the hotel intervened and attempted to stop Young from attacking the female victim. After guests were able to stop Young from choking the victim in the initial attack, the altercation escalated again with Young allegedly grabbing the victim by the face and throwing her face into the side of the building at the hotel.

Meanwhile, the victim denied the attack had occurred, instead insisting those who had intervened were in the wrong and that they had robbed her of her belongings. Based on the statements from multiple witnesses, OCPD officers determined Young’s attack on the victim, including choking her and slamming her face into the building, had occurred and that Young and the victim were attempting to deflect blame on the Good Samaritans that intervened. Young was charged with first- and second-degree assault.

Facing Multiple Assault Counts

June 4, 2021

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man is being held on multiple charges this week after an alleged violent stretch that began with a fight on the public sidewalk around 57th Street on Monday.

Around 1:55 a.m. on Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the midtown area observed three men engaged in a fight on the public sidewalk at 57th Street.

OCPD officers identified the primary aggressor as Zachary Graves, 22, of Baltimore. The officers asked the other two combatants, identified as Stansberry Bea, 21, of Essex, Md., and Gabriel Melgar, 24, of Baltimore, to sit on the curb near a police cruiser, to which they complied.

However, Graves started to walk away from the scene and OCPD officers ordered him to stop. When Graves started running, an OCPD officer gave chase and tackled him to the ground. Graves reportedly resisted and refused to put his hands behind his back to allow officers to handcuff him, according to police reports.

Meanwhile, Bea and Melgar reportedly ran to the scene and prevented OCPD officers from detaining Graves. With the help of his fellow combatants in the initial fight, Graves was able to break free again and ran from police. One OCPD officer was able to grab Graves, but he reportedly struck the officer in the ear and face with a close fist.

An OCPD officer deployed a conducted electrical weapon, or Taser, on Graves and he fell to the ground. According to police reports, even after he had been tased and handcuffed, he continued to resist. He was ultimately placed in a violent prisoner restraining device and it reportedly took eight officers to move him to a transport vehicle because of his violence and aggression.

At the Public Safety Building for processing, Graves was placed in a temporary holding cell, which is monitored through video surveillance. According to police reports, Graves assaulted another detainee in the holding cell, pushing him to the ground and repeatedly punching him in the head with a closed fist.

Because of his violence, Graves was moved to a different area of the booking section, but even then, his aggression continued, according to police reports.

He reportedly screamed and spit in the face of a female booking officer. Graves was charged with multiple counts of assault on the initial combatants Bea and Melgar, who were also charged with assault and obstructing an investigation.

Graves was also charged with assaulting officers, resisting arrest and fleeing and eluding. He is being held on a $7,500 bond.

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Major Ruckus At Nightclub OCEAN CITY – A Hampstead, Md. man was arrested last weekend on multiple charges after allegedly causing a ruckus at a midtown bar.

Around 10:40 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a midtown nightclub for a reported irate customer refusing to leave and throwing punches at the staff. As officers were entering the parking lot of the establishment at 54th Street, they were flagged down by security and were advised to follow them to an adjacent parking lot.

OCPD officers followed security staff to the adjacent parking lot and observed the head of security holding a suspect, later identified as Kyle Patterson, 25, of Hampstead, Md., on the ground. Patterson was holding a set of keys in his hand and OCPD officers overheard one of the security staff saying the keys belonged to him. OCPD officers attempted to get the keys from Patterson, but he insisted they belonged to him, according to police reports.

OCPD officers spoke with the head of security, who informed them prior to their arrival, Patterson had been removed from the property because of his disruptive behavior. Security staff advised police Patterson had been picking up landscaping rocks and throwing them at the bar’s door and at staff. The security chief told police Patterson repeatedly threw handfuls of rocks at the business and some of the rocks had struck him in the face, according to police reports.

Security staff also told police Patterson had picked up a metal pole and swung it at them. When security staff subdued Patterson, he reportedly picked up a set of keys and attempted to stab one of the staffers with them. The staffer showed police a gash on his arm where Patterson had allegedly struck him with the keys.

As OCPD officers were attempting to arrest Patterson, he reportedly launched into an expletive-laced tirade at the officers and at the crowd that had gathered to witness the incident, an all-inclusive tirade that left almost no one in the area unscathed, according to police reports, including racial slurs. According to police reports, once Patterson was taken into custody, he began to flail around in the transport van to the point he had to be constrained in a violent prisoner restraint device.

OCPD officers interviewed bar security staff, who reported Patterson had been denied entry due to his unruly be-

havior. Bar staff reportedly told police each time the attempted to remove Patterson, his behavior only escalated, according to police reports. OCPD officers interviewed other witnesses, who reported being struck with rocks thrown directly at them by Patterson. All in all, at least four people were injured by rocks thrown at them by Patterson.

Patterson was charged with multiple counts of assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and failure to obey lawful orders, along with other charges.

Patterson was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was ordered to be held on a $4,500 bond.

Open Container Stop Leads To Handgun Bust OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man was arrested last week after an open container violation on the Boardwalk led to the discovery of a loaded handgun.

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OCPD officers approached Greer and asked him for his identification.

Greer reportedly handed his backpack to a female companion. Greer was placed under arrest at that point for possession of an open container of alcohol on the Boardwalk. During a search incident to the arrest, OCPD officers located in the backpack a marijuana cigarette in his pocket and a baggie of marijuana in the backpack.

Also located in the backpack was a Barretta handgun with a live round in the chamber and seven live rounds in the magazine. A check with the Maryland Gun Center revealed Greer had been convicted of an offense that would prohibit him from carrying a handgun or ammunition.

Greer was arrested on the open container violation and was also charged with weapons violations. The amount of marijuana found in his possession was under 10 grams.

Foot Chase After Cell Phone Destroyed OCEAN CITY – A Hagerstown, Md. man was charged with multiple offenses last weekend after allegedly destroying another person’s cell phone and then fleeing from the officer attempting to detain him.

Around 4 p.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of Wicomico Street for a reported disorderly male. The officer arrived and located a large group of males and females in the area of Somerset Street. The officer separated the suspect, who he identified by the description provided by Ocean City Communications.

While the officer was attempting to gather information from the suspect, later identified as Trey Malott, 29, of Hagerstown, Md., Malott sprinted toward Baltimore Avenue and ran north, according to police reports. The officer gave chase and ordered Malott to stop, to no avail. The officer finally cut Malott off in the area of Talbot Street and attempted to take him into custody, but Malott reportedly resisted and attempted to flee again.

The officer was able to get Malott into handcuffs. The officer interviewed the victim, who reportedly told police Malott had grabbed his cell phone and smashed it on the ground, completely destroying it. Malott was charged with malicious destruction of property, resisting arrest, obstructing and hindering and failure to obey lawful orders.

Bounced From Courthouse OCEAN CITY – A local woman was arrested on numerous charges last week after getting kicked out of the District Court courthouse and later scrapping with police attempting to stop her from driving on a suspended license.

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Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were at the District Court at the Public Safety Building and had an interaction with an individual identified as Sharon Wardle, 54, of Ocean City. The officers interacted with Wardle prior to the start of the traffic docket and gave her a lawful order not to drive because he license had been suspended.

According to police reports, Wardle had been acting in a disorderly manner at the courthouse prior to leaving, walking to her vehicle and driving through the parking lot before turning south on Coastal Highway. OCPD officers followed Wardle south on Coastal Highway to the area of 21st Street. An OCPD officer initiated a traffic stop and Wardle reportedly turned into a pharmacy at 17th Street and pulled into a parking spot.

Wardle reportedly told the officer she had been kicked out of the courthouse and was one her way to report the incident to the Maryland State Police. While OCPD officers were speaking with Wardle, she reportedly picked up her phone and advised police she was speaking with several federal agencies including the FBI and NSA. OCPD officers observed Wardle speaking into her phone with no active call.

According to police reports, Wardle refused to speak with OCPD officers and attempted to close the door while she was still in the vehicle. When an officer attempted to grab the vehicle’s keys to keep Wardle from starting it, she reportedly kicked the officer in the arm and midsection and yelled “you can’t be arrested for driving while suspended,” according to police reports.

When officers attempted to arrest Wardle, she reportedly tensed her body and twisted away while screaming obscenities at police. She was ultimately arrested and charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and traffic violations including driving on a suspended license along with 10 traffic violations. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on recognizance.

Loaded Guns Found OCEAN CITY – Three men were arrested on weapons charges last week after resort police discovered multiple handguns in their vehicle following a routine traffic stop.

Around 1:45 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department officer patrolling in the downtown area observed a vehicle allegedly commit multiple traffic violations. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of 31st Street and Philadelphia Avenue and made contact with the occupants, including the driver, identified as Anthony Wilson, 23, of Havre de Grace, Md.; and the passengers, identified as Erin Jones, 25, of Havre de Grace, and Taquan Brice, 22, of Wilmington, Del. The OCPD officer reportedly observed a small amount of loose marijuana on a plastic tray inside the vehicle. According to police reports, Wil-

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch son and the other occupants in the vehicle were extremely nervous, more so than typical motorists being pulled over for various reasons, and would not make eye contact with the officer.

The officer asked Wilson for his license and registration, to which Wilson reportedly replied he did not have a license and that Brice was teaching him how to drive. A background check revealed Wilson’s driver’s license had been suspended, according to police reports.

Other OCPD officers responded to the scene to assist. During a search of the vehicle, OCPD officers reportedly located between the front seat and the center console a loaded Glock handgun with no serial number. In the glove box, OCPD officers located another loaded handgun.

Each of the three suspects were arrested and charged with numerous handgun violations. It was learned through the investigation Brice had been convicted previously of conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

OCEAN CITY – A Virginia man being held in the Public Safety Building on other charges had assault charges tacked on after allegedly attacking another man in a jail holding cell last weekend.

Around 5:55 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers working in the detention center at the Public Safety Building were alerted to a situation in one of the holding cells. A detainee who was sleeping in one of the bunks was reportedly yelling for help because another detainee in the cell was assaulting him.

The officers responded to the cell and observed the victim holding the other detainee, identified as Henry Argueta, 25, of Sterling, Va., in a bear hug to prevent him from assaulting him

Page 27 further. The victim, who was bleeding from his head, told police Argueta had climbed onto a bunk and jumped off, striking the victim in the head with a closed fist.

In self-defense, the victim grabbed Argueta to avoid being assaulted further. During the confrontation in the cell, Argueta hit the victim with his head and also bit the victim, according to police reports. Ocean City EMS responded to the booking area and transported the victim to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment of his injuries. According to police reports, Argueta did not know the victim prior to their encounter in the jail cell. Argueta had been arrested for malicious destruction of property, while the victim was being held on suspicion of driving while impaired.

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Around 10:20 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of Talbot Street and the Boardwalk to assist a public safety aide with an individual smoking on the Boardwalk. While the officers were speaking with the male smoking on the Boardwalk, they were approached by a female companion of the smoker who started yelling he did not have to give police his identification, according to police reports.

The female, later identified as Raylin Ludrosky, 27, of Rices Landing, Pa., was told to step back. Ludrosky reportedly got into the officers’ faces and screamed she was allowed to watch.

The officers reportedly told Ludrosky she was allowed to watch, but she needed to step back and not hinder their investigation, an order with which she refused to comply.

When an OCPD officer placed his hand on Ludrosky’s shoulder to move her back, she reportedly became enraged and screamed “don’t [expletive deleted] touch me,” according to police reports. As she yelled, Ludrosky reportedly swung her right arm, striking an OCPD officer.

At that point, OCPD officers attempted to arrest Ludrosky, but she reportedly started crying and telling police they had no reason to arrest her. During a search incident to the arrest, Ludrosky was found in possession of a martial arts weapon in her backpack and additional charges were tacked on. All in all, she was charged with second-degree assault, obstructing and hindering and possession of the pointed key chain in violation of the town’s weapons ordinance. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on recognizance.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Hundreds of acres of land near the Pocomoke River in Snow Hill will be rezoned following a decision by county officials this week.

In an effort to correct a mistake made during the county’s last comprehensive rezoning, the Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to rezone two farms along the Pocomoke River. Though they’ve been used for crops, livestock and timber for generations, the farms’ agricultural zoning designations were switched to resource protection during the 2009 comprehensive rezoning.

“When your job is to redo the zoning maps, it’s a heck of a lot to look at,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. “It’s almost impossible to check everything. I think there were mistakes made. This is how you find them.”

The Hope and Graham families, owners of the properties seeking the rezonings, said they were not aware their land was being rezoned in 2009. When they realized their farms had been designated resource protection, they hired an attorney to seek a rezoning.

While agriculture is allowed in all zon-

ing districts, the structures associated with it — grain dryers, storage sheds, roadside stands, etc. — are not permitted in the resource protection district, according to Hugh Cropper, the attorney who represented the farm owners.

“All of those require agricultural zoning,” he said. “The purpose and intent of agricultural zoning is to protect farms.”

During Tuesday’s public hearings on the rezonings, Cropper told the commissioners both requests were being made based on mistakes in the assigned zoning district. He said both properties — the Hope family’s 129-acre farm and the Graham family’s 387-acre farm — had been zoned for agriculture previously and were being used for farming when they were reclassified with the resource protection designation in 2009. He pointed out the Graham property was a well-known farm with a rich local history. John Graham, who bought Cellar House Farm in the 1960s, said he had a strong interest in local history as a supporter of Furnace Town and the Delmarva Discovery Center. He said that while protecting the river was important, so was preserving historic properties. He added that his farm would be of interest to potential tourists traveling on Snow Hill’s riverboat.

“Cellar House I think will be quite an attraction when the Black-Eyed Susan finally appears and people come up and down the river,” he said.

The commissioners voted unanimously to approve both requests, which will return the farms—all but the section of wetlands on the properties—to agricultural zoning. That marks a change in the local outlook, according to Cropper.

“It’s a shift in philosophy from really overburdening environmental protectionism and regulation to protecting farmers and allowing farms to make money and stay in the family,” he said.

He believes Worcester is an agricultural county and it’s important for local officials to protect that. Others, however, say there are other ways the county should be working to protect its agriculture. Assateague Coastal Trust’s Kathy Phillips is troubled by the piece-meal zoning changes that occur in the years between comprehensive rezonings.

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the people of Worcester County in how their communities will look in 20 years,” she said.

Though the property owners said they pursued a rezoning now because they weren’t aware their zoning was being changed in 2009, Phillips said that the county and its local environmental groups did extensive community outreach. Jennifer Keener, the county’s deputy director of development review and permitting, agreed and said there were press releases, public meetings and informal work sessions.

“We try to reach out as best we can,” she said, but acknowledged that individual property owners were not notified during the process. “There are going to be individuals who don’t hear about it until later.”

According to Keener, countywide zoning changes typically occur after an update of the county’s comprehensive plan.

She said the county was just now preparing to review its current comprehensive plan.

Ocean Pines Rental Town Hall June 12

BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Board has scheduled a town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations, on Saturday, June 12 at 6 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center on 235 Ocean Parkway.

Director Frank Daly, in May, introduced new attorney recommendations for a Declaration of Restrictions amendment about short-term rentals in Ocean Pines. Daly said a short-term rental workgroup worked with stakeholders to provide a balanced approach to regulating short-term rentals in the community. He said after many discussions over the last two years, that work group determined that the best solution is to adopt the existing Worcester County Code into Ocean Pines Declarations of Restrictions, with "enhanced enforcement provisions."

To view the proposed amendment, visit www.oceanpines,org. To send questions or comments in advance of the town hall, email directors@oceanpines.org.

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Stephen Decatur High School hosted its annual commencement ceremony outside on the football field Wednesday. Among the featured speakers were Al “Hondo” Handy, above left, who spoke as an alum of the school, and Emily Stitely, above right, president of the senior class. Fireworks were set off at the conclusion of the ceremony.

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City Hall Restrictions Eased

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – There was some semblance of normalcy in council chambers during this week’s work session, but City Hall has not yet fully opened to the public.

Throughout the pandemic, Ocean City Mayor and Council meetings volleyed between a virtual Zoom format to in-person with strict limitations. For the last several months, council meetings have been held in-person, albeit with the elected officials and staff socially distanced and public seating significantly reduced.

For the first time on Tuesday, the elected officials were all seated at the dais in their regular positions and the chairs were restored to their original number and layout. At the close of the meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan questioned if it was now time to restore normal access to City Hall.

“It’s nice to see us back in here with everyone in their regular places up here at the dais,” he said. “Consistent with that, I was hoping today we can open up City Hall.”

City Manager Doug Miller said there was never a time City Hall was completely closed to the public. Throughout the pandemic, most city business was conducted by appointment and there

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was limited public access to the facility.

“First off, not to say anything disparaging about our colleagues in the municipal government business, but we have never closed this building to providing city services,” he said. “That was not the case throughout the region, so we are gradually opening up the building.”

Miller explained the town was not yet at the point to allow full access, although it was moving in that direction.

“As of now, we allow people in to do business in person,” he said. “We are a little reluctant to open up the building for general walk-ins to use the restrooms, etc. We are still under guidance from the health officer, for example, not to energize the water fountains. … We would like to use the month of June to gradually allow people to come in if they have bona-fide business with the town. Then, we’ll assess toward the end of the month if we just open it up.”

Meehan urged a restoration of access to City Hall offices.

“This is a time of year when we have a lot of condo owners coming down and they come to City Hall to pay bills or get bus passes and the like,” he said.

“They’ll be allowed to come in and do those kinds of things. A lot of things are open. Our recreation and parks facilities are open, and I’d like to get this building open.”

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The public is invited to celebrate the movies of Berlin with a new film festival next weekend.

The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host its first ever Movies of Berlin Film Festival June 11-13. Melissa Reid, president of the Berlin Heritage Foundation, says it’s a chance for people to relive memories from Tuck Everlasting and Runaway Bride and enjoy commentary from some of those involved with the movies.

“They’re movies you’ve seen but we’ve added some new twists, some new viewpoints,” Reid said.

In an effort to refresh the museum’s schedule for 2021, volunteers created a handful of new events for the Taylor House. One of the new additions is next

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weekend’s film festival. The event features a talk by Jack Gerbes of the Maryland Film Office on Friday, a showing of Tuck Everlasting with a special video from Director Jay Russell on Saturday and a showing of Runaway Bride on Sunday. Friday’s event features a new format for the museum, as it will be free for members but will cost $20 a person for non-members.

“You can pay the $20 and that will be your membership for the year,” Reid said.

She added that offering the event free to members was something the museum wanted to do more of in the future.

“We really wanted to thank our mem-

bers for joining the museum,” she said.

The film festival events on Saturday and Sunday will be free for all attendees.

On Saturday, the 8:30 p.m. showing of Tuck Everlasting will be prefaced by a special video from Russell. On Sunday, Runaway Bride will be shown at 8:30 p.m.

Reid said she was hoping attendees would come into town early on Sunday and stop by the town’s welcome center to pick up a Runaway Bride self-guided walking tour brochure. They can meander through town and check out places featured in the movie and then stop at one of the downtown restaurants for dinner before heading to the museum lawn

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for the 8:30 p.m. movie.

While the movies aren’t new, Reid is hopeful that with the addition of the director video and commentary from Gerbes people will be excited to reexamine the films. Because of their economic impact on the town, she believes it’s important the Taylor House Museum highlight them.

“Our mission is to share the history of Berlin,” she said. “These movies being filmed here are a part of the history of Berlin.”

Along with the movies themselves, the museum will have photos and memorabilia from the filming of each movie to display during the festival. The event is meant to provide visitors as well as residents with a chance to look back on what were important moments in the town’s recent history. Reid said the Movies of Berlin festival would also showcase the museum.

“We’re really hoping to put the museum in front of the community as much as possible,” she said. “It’s such a beautiful space in the middle of Berlin. It is a tourist attraction but we hope we can get some locals to come and explore what it has to offer.”

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, go to www.taylorhousemuseum.org.

Alcohol Checks Planned In Resort

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this week reminded business owners and front-line hospitality workers they will be making the rounds this summer for alcohol compliance checks.

The OCPD, in conjunction with the Worcester County Health Department, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the summer season, the department announced this week. The enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers throughout the resort.

The purpose of the operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a concerted effort to avoid selling to individuals under the age of 21. During the sting operations, OCPD personnel under the age of 21, accompanied by plainclothes law enforcement officers, will be visiting bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages.

The OCPD also reminded all business owners that serving alcohol to underage citizens is not only illegal, but can have a detrimental impact on their business and the underage individual involved. The OCPD is encouraging everyone to obey all alcohol regulations to ensure a safer resort town.

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Dean Harrison Wooten BERLIN – Dean Harrison Wooten, age 56, died suddenly on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional.

Raised in Berlin, he was the son of Jane Harrison and the late William Wooten. He is survived by his wife Brenda and two daughters, Megan and Gabby Wooten and future son-in-law, Michael Clifford. He was proceeded in death by his devoted Saint Bernard, Maggie. He is also survived by his twin brother, Donnie Wooten and his two sons, Will and Brandon, and sisDEAN ter Tammy Balster and HARRISON her son, C.J. He recently WOOTEN lost his brother Darin, who left behind two children, Molly and Michael, and their mother Annemarie. Also surviving is his step mother Bonnie Wooten and her two children, Nornie and Lisa. Upon marriage, Dean became a son to Clarence and Barbara Hudson, a brother to Terry and her husband Patrick Townsend, and an uncle to Taylor and Ryan.

Dean and his twin were born in Salisbury on Oct. 12, 1964 to Jane and Bill.

Dean graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and attended Salisbury University. On Dec. 9, 1989, he married the love of his life, Brenda. They soon welcomed two daughters, Megan and Gabby, who were the most important people in their lives. For almost 40 years, Dean worked for his uncle, Bill Esham, as a facilities manager for the Esham properties. Dean loved showing up each day to work alongside his brothers and long-time hotel staff who he considered family.

He was a devoted father, coach and mentor. He started his football coaching career for the Berlin Dolphins and most recently with the Stephen Decatur Sea-

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hawks. He coached the Junior Varsity team and filmed all Varsity games for many years. He had the patience of a saint, he had the skills of a craftsman who could fix anything, even if it took multiple trips to the hardware store. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and devoted dogs, Sam and Gus. A visitation is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7 followed by a service at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Stephen Decatur High School Football Program in Dean’s memory. Send donations to SDHS, Attention Tom Sites, at 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Joan Watson Bennett BERLIN – On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Joan Watson Bennett, 74, closed her eyes to nap on her couch in Berlin and awoke to a “welcome home” party in her honor thrown by her personal Savior, Jesus Christ, who was so happy to finally hug his favorite girl (each of us is his favorite, by the way). She JOAN WATSON was no longer tired with no appetite but had a BENNETT new body that included luscious hair that did whatever she wanted it to do. She sat at the banquet and enjoyed a spread that put a Lancaster buffet to shame.

And Jesus served her at the table because she had always waited on everyone else and now it was all about her.

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friends to Nashville, Branson, Hawaii, Niagara Falls, Lancaster (her favorite) and an annual girls trip to Chincoteague during the summer carnival, cruises to the Western Caribbean, Rhode Island and Quebec and to the Chesapeake Bay when a hurricane was threatening travel.

Joan loved coupons, yard sales, painting her nails, watching Hallmark movies (especially at Christmas), and walking the streets of Berlin on Halloween with Lori to enjoy the many costumes and decorations. It was tradition to stop into Burbage’s and speak to Mrs. Burbage before her passing or Kirk Burbage after enjoying their decorations in the funeral home. Joan also enjoyed Christmas parades as she loved all the bands.

Prior to retiring in 2019, Joan enjoyed her employment at NFP Insurance Company where her clients referred to her as the “Disneyland” of insurance. Joan would always get to work early and be one of the last to leave. If she took a sick day, the world would pause. She had no concept of a “mental health day.” She worked for 50 years as an insurance agent, first being hired by Bayard and Mabel Davis with Davis Insurance Company. They treated this young woman and new Mom as a daughter and many days she had a homemade lunch in their home next to the office. Davis Insurance Company became Associated Insurance Company and then NFP Insurance Company. When the Davis’ retired, it was a stipulation of the sale of the business that Joan (and her cohort, Wanda Jones) was to go along with the business. Many clients refused to deal with anyone but Joan (or Wanda — and they

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were often mistaken for each other on the phone). Any trip out into the community was longer than intended as clients/friends abounded and all were not just given a smile but a conversation that sometimes turned into when the next insurance payment was due to be paid.

Beyond her work family, Joan thoroughly enjoyed her church family. She attended Friendship United Methodist Church from 1955 from 9 years of age after being invited by Norman Wainwright. Mr. Wainwright became her singing partner in the choir and a dear friend.

Joan became a member of the church, married there, had her daughter be the first baby to be christened after the church was rebuilt after a fire and watched her daughter marry there. Joan was active in the Friendship Women’s Circle, the church dinners, the Easter egg hunts, but her main love was the choir. It has been said that she glowed when she sang and could hold her own with vocally trained people during duets and rivaled her new friends, the angels.

Even as her memory taunted her, music and singing never left her. She also loved fixing the church sign to encourage someone who might need it.

Joan’s demeanor was consistent — everyone she met was treated with respect, given a smile, a word of encouragement as needed and a helping hand in whatever means possible. Everyone has always commented that Joan never said anything negative. She has also been given the title of “an angel on earth”. Joan was the personification of St. Francis of Assisi’s quote: “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary use words.”

Joan was born in Salisbury as a postwar present to the late Ralph “Windy” Watson and Aleine Hitchens Watson on Sept. 14, 1946. She is survived by her husband of 54 years of devoted love, Rodger Wayne Bennett, and daughter, that garnered her pride, Lori Bennett Tilghman and her husband, Bill, of Berlin. Her two grandchildren that made her heart explode with love are Travis William Tilghman (Chelsea) of Bridgeville, Del. and Meghan Faith Tilghman (James) of Salisbury. Meghan gave Joan the most treasured gifts in the forms of two great-granddaughters, called the “little people” by Joan, Paisley Faith and Sylvia Tyler with whom she loved to sing, dance, read to, play with or just look them in the eye and tell each that they were “Mommom’s sweet girl”.

Also surviving is her favorite brother, who was like a son due to a 10-year age difference, John William Watson (Cynthia) of Pittsville, and niece, Stacey Parker, nephew, Charles Watson (Robert) and great-niece Sierra Parker — all beloved. There are scores of extended family and countless friends that were loved and admired by Joan that remain as well. Joan has left a tremendous void in many lives, her family sockless (ask her grandkids) but has made Heaven an even sweeter place. A lady always knows when it’s time to go and she and Jesus cut a deal to make that happen.

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neral service will be held on Friday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Pam Ward will officiate. A donation in her memory may be made to Friendship Memorial Fund, ℅ Lou Taylor 12329 Vivian Street Bishopville, Md. 21813 or Friendship Mission Fund 10537 Friendship Road Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com OCEAN VIEW, Del. – Eleanore Theresa Donohue, age 82, of Ocean View, Del., formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Nichols Albers and Florence (Collison) Albers.

Eleanore was a hard- ELEANORE working woman that pro- THERESA vided for her loving fam- DONOHUE ily. She was an avid sports fan, loving the Baltimore Orioles, Ravens and Capitals. In her younger years, she was a member of Colt’s Corral. Eleanore spent countless hours playing bingo and was a devoted Catholic.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Donohue; a son, Patrick Donohue; grandson, Michael Donohue, Jr.; and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her four children, Michael (Kim) Donohue, Regina (Jeff) Cochran, Brian Donohue and Timothy (Deborah) Donohue; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Furnari; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation was held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View, Del. 19970. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del. 19930. Interment will be held privately. The service was live streamed.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Eleanore’s name to the American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org or St. Ann Catholic Church at the above address.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

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SALISBURY – Leroy Elmer "Lee" Duggan, 93, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Born on April 26, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland, Lee was the son of the (late) John and Helen Duggan. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Maxine Elizabeth DugLEROY gan. He is also survived ELMER DUGGAN by: his daughter, Joanie Baysinger; grandchildren, Kim Hart

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of Hanover, Pa., Jaime Sullivan (Micah) of Hanover, Pa., Meghan Lonczynski of Hanover, Pa., Matthew Baysinger of Salisbury, Md., and Cory Baysinger (Traci) of Medford, N.J.; a sister Helen Gruzs of Baltimore, MD; nephew Larry Gruzs (Christall), niece Roxanne Hann (Ed), niece Genile Dupack (Ted), niece Nancy Adkins, and niece, Mary Ann Jones (Leroy); special great grandchildren; and son, Gary Duggan.

Lee was preceded in death by: Larry Duggan, daughter, Debbie DugganLoncyznski, daughter Shirley Dodge, daughter, Susan Blackmon, grandson Ryan Lonczynski, and brother-in-law, John Gruz.

Lee enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country. Upon being honorably discharged, he joined the Baltimore County Police Department becoming the Major of Detectives after 20 years of service.

He moved to Ocean City in 1970 and continued his law enforcement career.

He was named Chief of Police, transforming and updating the department with new training, equipment and programs. In 1978, he resigned as Chief of Police.

Lee was elected to the Ocean City Council in 1980 and served as a councilman for many years. In 1987, he was reappointed by the Ocean City Council to return as Chief of Police. Lee was the only person to serve as Chief of Police twice. During his tenure as councilman and Chief of Police, Lee worked diligently to serve the citizens of Ocean City.

Throughout the years, he was a member and served as past President of the Ocean City Lions Club, an honorable member of the Ocean City Fire Department, and member of the Ocean City Elks Club.

Fishing was one of his hobbies.

Countless hours were spent on the ocean with Dr. Hunter Mann, Mayor Hugh Cropper, Herb Morgan, to see who would catch the "largest" fish of the day.

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Taking up golf in his later years became a favorite pastime and he played with "Friday Nighters" which met every Friday evening at the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club of which he was a member.

Spending the winter with his wife in Vero Beach, Florida for 20 years after his retirement was the highlight of his life.

Lee was an avid Baltimore Colts fan and enjoyed watching both college and professional football.

Many people will remember him as a humble, gentle, gracious, kind, and loving husband, father and friend.

Services were held. Interment was held at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. The Reverend George Patterson officiated. Contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21803; Lu's Labs, www.Luslabs.org, P.O. Box 551, Berlin, Md. 21811; or Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

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SALISBURY – Wicomico County Recreation & Parks is offering multiple basketball and volleyball camps this summer for youth athletes of all skill levels.

“We are very excited to be able to offer multiple sports camps this summer,” said program director Andrew Bugas. “It is important that children have opportunities to get out of the house and stay active.”

The Wicomico Youth Basketball League kicks off the summer with the return of both the Shore Hoops Summer Camp and the Andre Collins Skills Camp. The Shore Hoops Summer camp will take place July 6-9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Maggs Gymnasium on the Salisbury University campus. It is open to participants ages 9-11. Camp instruction will be directed by Maurice Williams, head coach of the Salisbury University Men’s Basketball team, and his staff. Registration is open until June 22 and is $150 per participant.

The Andre Collins Skills Camp is a five-day basketball camp for girls and boys ages 6-16. Collins is one of the Eastern Shore’s most decorated basketball talents and will lead instruction. This camp will take place Aug. 3-7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Registration is open now through July 24 and costs $150 per participant. Need-based scholarships are

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Top Students:

The annual Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Academic Convocation ceremony was held outside on May 26, where awards were given for academic achievement in all subject areas and service to the school. The evening’s most prestigious Academic Convocation award honors were bestowed to four students. Best All-Round student awards are selected by a written vote of faculty and staff. Pictured, from left, are Junior Ayush Batra, Head of School Academic Award, Grades 911; Junior Sumira Sehgal, Best All-Round student, Grades 9-11; eighth grader Lydia Schwartz, Head of School Academic Award, Grades 6-8; and seventh grader Caitlin Shimko, Best All-Round student, Grades 6-8.

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available and applications can be found online.

“The community expressed a need for more volleyball activities,” said Bugas. “We are pleased to be able to fulfill that need and offer additional summer programming through a partnership with We Build You Play.”

The new We Build You Play Volleyball Camp is open to girls ages 8-16.

This three-day camp aims to teach the

fundamentals of volleyball and improve players’ confidence and skills. It will be held Aug. 2-4 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Bennett Middle School. The cost is $150 per participant.

Eastern Shore Elite Volleyball Academy’s Summer Camp also returns this year. This summer camp creates a focused, intensive, week-long training environment that provides girls ages 13 and older a chance to prepare for their

upcoming fall volleyball season. Camp runs Aug. 9-13 from 8-11 a.m. at Bennett Middle School. Registration fees are $125 per camper and participants can register now through Aug. 9.

Registration for these sports camps and more programs is available online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org and in person at the Wicomico Civic Center box office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).

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Students in Ashley Miller’s class at Berlin Intermediate School were reviewing dialogue and editing sentences for correct punctuation by “karate chopping” and inserting punctuation where needed. Pictured are Logan Shelly, Foster Wakefield, Ariyanna Johnson, Aiden Buchheit, Jack Ritchie, Chandler Muller, Ben Marino, and Jayden Ye.

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Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies were held recently outdoors at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury. Above, Amy Merritt of Salisbury received her associate degree in business management, while her daughter, Laura Koller, received her associate degree in criminal justice. Below, Kayla Higgins of Berlin, who received her associate degree in general studies, shows off her decorated mortarboard. Bottom, graduates await their turn to receive their degrees while listening to the commencement address from Dr. Steven E. Leonard, president/CEO of TidalHealth.

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The following represents a collection of press releases about local student achievements.

•The University of Alabama awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30May 2. Among those receiving degrees were Kelli Kuharich of Selbyville, who received a Master of Business Administration, and Hayden McWilliams of Fenwick Island who earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration.

•Brooke Mask of Berlin, an honors student at Wor-Wic Community College, is this year’s faculty honors scholarship winner.

Selection is based on scholastic achievement and an essay competition judged by the honors program committee at Wor-Wic. Applicants were required to write a three- to four-page research-based argumentative essay that addresses whether programs like SpaceX should continue to focus on space exploration/colonization or should be abandoned for more pressing concerns at home. Mask’s awardwinning essay called "To Mars and Beyond" argued that we already have programs exploring our world and working on bettering it, and we are doing no harm by further researching the universe.

A dean’s list student, Mask said she has had the opportunity to see people who were a part of the honors program grow immensely, and she wanted to be able to see that change in herself as well.

“I feel that the honors program is pushing me to reach my full potential,” she said. “The work can be challenging at times, but it is quite rewarding, and I feel that anything worth having requires hard work. This program has been beneficial to me in so many ways … being surrounded by peers who share the same goal-oriented mindset, being able to see what I am capable of, and of course, the generous scholarship op-

portunities. Having the privilege of being a part of the honors program has demonstrated that hard work and determination do pay off.”

After receiving her associate degree from Wor-Wic, she plans to transfer to a university to earn her bachelor’s degree in psychology and then pursue a career as a therapist, psychologist or behavioral analyst.

•A total of 1,466 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2021 semester of the 2020-2021 academic year, including Sean Vandervelden of Ocean City.

•McDaniel College awarded nearly 600 bachelor's and master's degrees during the 151st commencement ceremony on May 22, including Amy Lauren Wright of Ocean City, who earned a master's degree in School Librarianship; Beau Williams of Berlin who earned a master's degree in School Librarianship; Jackson Mumford of Ocean City who earned a master's degree in Teaching; Andrew S. Gottfried of Berlin who earned a bachelor's degree in Cinema; and James Wyatt Church of Ocean City who earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies.

•The College of Charleston recently awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees during Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies. The following local students earned degrees: Seth Lewis of Berlin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Real Estate Finance; and Max Bisaha of Berlin graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

•Zachary Tucker of Fenwick Island, Del., is one of nearly 440 Lebanon Valley College students in the Class of 2021 undergraduate and graduate programs who celebrated their educational and personal accomplishments during three Commencement ceremonies this weekend.

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Casino/Local Impact Grant Funds increased by $1,360,493 for the following: $2,700 for debt payment for the Worcester Technical High School in FY22, and $1,357,793 for one-time public safety capital purchases.

Major General Fund Expenditures A summary of significant increases and decreases for county departments and agencies in approved expenditures include the following: State’s Attorney Office increased by $231,306; increased by $194,150 in salaries and includes a new Investigator and Assistant State’s Attorney; increased by $35,000 for an SUV for use by the Investigator to assist with on-call liquor board investigations.

Elections Office increased by $170,623 and includes a Gubernatorial early voting and Primary Election in June 2022. Increased by $17,204 in salaries for reclassification by the State Board of Elections of certain positions in FY22.

Increased by $148,822 in supplies and materials mainly due to increased voting machine leases, supplies and new poll books.

Sheriff’s Office increased by $1,952,507; increased by $564,282 in salaries and includes three new full-time deputies, converting three part-time civil deputies to full-time, and converting four part-time school security deputies to full-time; Increased by $182,002 in supplies and materials for new hires which includes law enforcement equipment, bullet proof vests, and uniforms; maintenance and services increased by $84,657 and includes $63,000 for outside labor to outfit new vehicles; increased by $6,000 for education training for professional development; increased by $1,115,566 in capital equipment of which $741,000 is for 19 new vehicles and includes $374,566 for vehicle equipment.

Emergency Services increased by $1,127,495; Increased by $341,824 in salaries and includes 4 Communication Call Takers for the Next Gen 911 initiative and 2 Electronic Services Specialist positions; increased by $204,921 in supplies and materials for the following: $46,500 for radio equipment needs for portables and mobile radios and $190,523 increase for the Harris radio service contract; increased by $580,000 in public safety equipment for a one-time project for a P-25 radio interference mitigation upgrade.

Fire Company Grant is included for $2,520,000 based on the current funding of $250,000 to each fire company and the supplement for $20,000.

Ambulance Grants is included for $6,095,632, an increase of $1,083,659 and includes supplemental funding for 10 EMS companies to assist with staffing.

Public Works Maintenance Division increased by $310,514; increased by $173,134 in salaries and includes a new Plumber position and cross training due

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to a retirement; increased by $136,129 in capital for three utility trucks and a replacement Toro mower.

Other Social Services increased by $190,000 for the Cricket Center to be used towards building a new child advocacy center.

Wor-Wic Community College increased by $112,120. The Worcester County local funding allocation is 28.03%.

Recreation Department increased by $663,097; increased by $118,927 in salaries and includes a new Recreation Program Manager position and reclassifications; increased by $513,570 in supplies and materials and includes $20,000 additional funds for tournament fees and $500,000 in Program Open Space grant funds for an addition to the Recreation Center; increased by $43,500 in capital and includes a new vehicle and a retractable batting cage for the recreation center.

Parks Department decreased by $719,171; decreased by $942,487 for Park improvements from the State for Program Open Space funds over the current year and increased by $12,000 in equipment lease for a GPS paint robot for fields; increased by $59,812 in maintenance and services mainly due to the updated lease payment for the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex; increased by $135,600 in capital and includes two pickup trucks, a zero turn

lawnmower, a utility vehicle with field groomer, and a Vermeer wood chipper.

Taxes shared with towns increased by $297,100; increased by $300,000 for the pass through of the Income Tax distribution to the Towns.

Grants to Towns increased by $212,133; increased by $259,133 in grants to towns over the prior year; decreased by $47,000 for restricted fire grant to the Towns based on the current formula.

Insurance & Benefits increased by $3,254,102; decreased by $100,425 due to the renewed contract for the County medical and prescription insurance benefit without an increase allocated to each plan type; increased by $2,731,879 for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for a total of $8,231,879. Additional OPEB is provided to the Board of Education for total County OPEB funding of $11,100,025 in FY22; increased by $425,946 for the retirement plan based on State rates; increased by $177,273 for social security taxes based on the estimated payroll; increased by $10,078 for Workers’ Compensation insurance plan; increased by $11,422 for Property & Liability insurance due to an increase in premium; decreased by $2,071 for the State’s Retirement administration fee.

Debt Service decreased by $222, 213; decreased due to the 2004 MDE loan payment as compared to current year.

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Salary accounts increased to include a 3.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for county employees and longevity pay for those eligible.

Board Of Education The county allocation for the Board of Education’s (BOE) operating budget is $97,002,221, an increase of $2,390,982 over the current year adopted budget as shown below. School construction debt is paid by the county on behalf of the BOE. It is not reflected in the BOE’s budget; however, it is included in the county’s operating budget.

The BOE’s approved operating budget of $97,002,221 plus debt service of $12,469,356 totals $109,471,577 or 50.6% of the county’s total estimated revenue.

The Board of Education (BOE) budget includes the following salary adjustments for FY22: the salary package for the BOE reflects a payroll increase of $1,812,981, which includes a step, longevity step for those eligible, a 1% COLA for Teachers and 1.5% COLA for Support Staff employees; the bus contracts account increase over FY21 is $66,393 and reflects a 1% increase to bus contractor’s hourly, mileage and PVA rates effective July 1, 2021 for $43,930. Also included is the request for several contractors to purchase new buses for $22,463; and starting teacher pay would increase 1% from $47,322 to $47,795.

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Veteran Receives Diploma:

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At last month’s Wicomico County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Hanlin conferred a Maryland High School Diploma to 79-year-old U.S. Navy Veteran William Stier.

After joining the Navy in 1959 following his junior year at Wicomico High School, his service in the military prevented Stier from earning his diploma at the time. After several tours internationally, he was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1965. Pictured, from left, are Board Members Don Fitzgerald, John Palmer, Stier and Hanlin.

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One-Day Summer Programs Offered

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SALISBURY – The University of Maryland and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension are teaming up to offer “The 4-H Wonders of Summer,” six exciting one-day programs beginning June 22 and ending July 7.

Three fun, experiential learning sessions for youth age 8-13 will be held at various locations in Wicomico and Worcester counties from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The cost of each daily program is $20.

Participants are to pack a lunch, beverage and sun protection, as appropriate. These programs will follow the current Maryland 4-H guidelines for inperson programming.

June 22 will be the “The 4-H Wonders of Water-the Sinepuxent Bay” held at the Paul S. Sarbanes Coastal Ecology Center on Assateague Island.

Participants will try seining, discover pollinators and explore nature’s bounty as they learn about the watershed.

June 23 returns to Wicomico County for “The 4-H Wonders of Nature and History of Pemberton Park” exploring trails, fishing, making minnow traps, going on an insect hunt and playing lots of old-fashioned games while discovering the history of this beautiful park.

June 29 is a creative adventure at Christ United Methodist Church in Salisbury for “The 4-H Wonders of STEAM” to learn about the science of art and color. Try different painting techniques and make unusual gifts to keep for years.

June 30 will brush up those fishing techniques in “The 4-H Wonders of the Pocomoke River State Park at Shad Landing.” There will be a treasure hunt and participants will make and take home an unusual gift that can be entered in county fairs.

July 6 takes participants back in time for “The 4-H Wonders of Historical Crafting at the Adkins Historical Complex” in Mardela Springs. Spend the day at the One Room School House to learn how people lived in the 19th century. Learn the basics of leather crafting and how to use natural dyes.

July 7 will be held at the Sarbanes Center on Assateague Island for “The Wonders of Nature’s Filters in the Sinepuxent Bay.” Attendees will learn about the incredible oyster, dissect a squid and expand your creative abilities by making beautiful art from nature.

Register for each session at https://the4hwondersofsummer.eventbrite.c om. For more information or if reasonable accommodations are needed to participate, contact any of these 4-H program staff and faculty or call 410632-1972: Barb Barga (bbarga@umd.edu), Cindy Morris (cmorris1@umd.edu), or Lisa Murphy (lbmurphy@umes.edu).

Entrepreneurs Awarded Prizes

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SALISBURY – Steamed crabs are Maryland’s signature dish, but getting to the meat inside those bright orange shells covered in bay seasoning can take a lot of effort and multiple tools.

Invented by Baltimore area entrepreneur Shelby Blondell, the SHELLER is a combination crab mallet, picker and bottle opener (for the beverages that often are another staple of Maryland crab feasts). The patent-pending product won over judges at Salisbury University’s spring Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition, earning a $30,000 grand prize.

Held virtually for the third time as a precaution against COVID-19, this semester’s competition drew some 61 applicants from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and awarded $105,000 in prize money.

Other winners included: •Maryland Energy and Sensor Technologies (MEST) – Sherry Xie and Ichiro Takeuchi. Based in College Park, this energy application firm specializes in energy-saving thermoelastic cooling technology - $25,000 •Hummii, LLC – Tyler Phillips, Washington, D.C., producer of plant-based frozen treats - $20,000 •Chow Corp. – Jordan Foley & Charles Magovern: This Annapolis non-profit’s “Kitchen with a Mission” and food truck programs assist military veterans through cooking therapy and culinary training - $15,000 •Rip Current Sports, LLC – Jose-Luis Gallagher. Based in Kensington, MD, Bi-

lateral Kickboards (BKBs) that assist with swimming - $10,000 •Side Eye BBQ Sauce – Marven Turner and Syerita Turner. Baltimore producer of flavored barbecue sauces - $5,000 In addition to funding, winners and participants also receive mentoring support from the program’s board. Mentors include business leaders such as Chris Perdue of Perdue Farms, Inc.; Mike Cottingham of Rommel Chesapeake, Inc.; Kathy Kiernan and Patricia Royak, members of SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Executive Advisory Council; and Jennifer Layton of Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery.

This round’s winners join the program’s 71 previous award recipients, who have self-reported estimated profits of some $55 million, creating more than 400 jobs.

The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery program was established with an initial $1 million contribution in 2013. In 2017, the Ratcliffe Foundation announced a second $1 million gift to continue the Shore Hatchery through Spring 2023. It is administered through SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. Its goal: to fund entrepreneurs and have new businesses opening within six months, with the potential of employing three or more within three years.

Up to $200,000 annually is available for those applying for grants through the Shore Hatchery program. Its board of directors selects recipients based on presentations.

SALISBURY – Salisbury University has joined the COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge, a national advocacy program sponsored by the White House and U.S. Department of Education.

As one of nine participating Maryland campuses, SU has pledged to provide University community members with information on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and access, implement a vaccination plan and coordinate on-campus vaccination opportunities.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our students, employees and stakeholders in some way, and science has shown us that vaccinations are our best chance of returning to normalcy,” said SU President Charles Wight. “We are proud to join the White House and USDE in this initiative.”

Since April, in partnership with the Wicomico County Health Department, SU has hosted two on-campus vaccination clinics for students, faculty and staff.

A third, scheduled later this month, also will be open to adult family members of SU employees.

In addition, the University has provid-

ed campus community members with a number of resources for off-campus vaccination availability through programs offered by the county health department and Maryland Department of Health.

During the spring semester, the University System of Maryland (USM) announced that students and employees at all USM campuses, including SU, will need to be fully vaccinated before the beginning of the fall semester, in late August. Those at SU who follow that requirement will be placed on a less frequent COVID-19 testing schedule to maintain campus access.

Those who do not, through exemption or other means, will be required to test twice weekly through the end of 2021. If exposed or testing positive, they also will need to undergo a period of isolation or quarantine to better prevent the spread of the virus on campus.

Upon its launch, SU was one of 263 colleges and universities from 45 states and Washington, D.C., participating in the COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge, and one of only four USM campuses.

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Grant Kickstarts School’s New Community Reading Program

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Teacher Leah James is pictured about to hide a book through the new school program.

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POCOMOKE – A new reading program is designed to give Pocomoke area students more access to diverse books.

Pocomoke Hide and Go Read, a new summer reading program being offered

by Pocomoke Middle School, is giving local kids a chance to find books hidden throughout the community.

“What we’re trying to do is get diverse and relevant literature out to our students each month,” teacher Leah James said.

The school received a $1,500 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to offer Pocomoke Hide and Go Read. The program, which was launched last week, gives students a chance each month to find one of 10 reading bags hidden throughout the community. Those who follow the school on its social media outlets will see pictures of book locations each month as the bags are hidden by teachers. James said students were thrilled to take part in the first round of the program last week.

“One of the kids was literally jumping up and down,” she said.

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so related surprises, such as journals and sunglasses. Each bag also contains a bookmark with a QR code. When students scan the code with their phone, they’re taken to a video of the book’s author speaking about their work.

James said the program was focused on providing relevant, diverse books so students would find connections with them.

“Oftentimes our population of diverse students don’t see themselves in the text,” James said, adding that made it hard for students to identify with the material.

Students who find reading bags are invited to share photos on social media with the tag #PocoHideAndGoRead.

James said students should check the school’s social media pages each month for book locations.

Principal Matthew Record said the school was grateful for the financial support from the Community Foundation that made the program possible.

“Hide and Go Read is an innovative way to promote literacy during a pandemic with high interest books that represent our students’ reading interests,” he said. “We are so thankful to the Community Foundation for their funding and support in this project.”

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HOW WE SEE IT

Cautious optimism on the labor front would be the best course after this week’s decision by Maryland to suspend counterproductive unemployment perks next month.

There are too many complexities at play this summer to celebrate Maryland’s decision to not participate in the federal government’s extra $300 weekly boost and reinstate the job search requirement effective early July. Based on all the unique factors at play in the seasonal marketplace, the impact of these changes will not likely be experienced this summer season.

At its simplest, Ocean City is going to struggle on the labor front this summer for one reason – about 20% of the typical foreign workers are expected to be here this summer. If the estimated 1,000 workers do arrive as expected, it will mean approximately 2,000 jobs will be filled because each individual works at least two positions. Finding housing for these workers has been a major

challenge, resulting in some additional prospects for Ocean City having to look elsewhere in places like Williamsburg, Va., and Hershey, Pa., where they can work at amusement parks, restaurants and hotels.

It’s unexpected next month’s unemployment changes will result in a flurry of job seekers hitting the market in Ocean City. Most business owners are hoping the state’s action will bring in a few new bodies to help at the height of the season, but many are simply set to pivot and adjust their hours of operation based on the crews they have employed currently. For example, and we hope the majority do not face such drastic measures, Smitty McGee’s in Fenwick Island announced this week it will be closing Mondays through Wednesdays for the foreseeable future based on staffing issues. Others are simply making quick and unplanned decisions to close a day here and there to give employees some rest when they

sense trouble.

Further complicating issues for businesses are shortages in food supplies and simple human nature. A variety of reasons have led to certain foods, such as crab meat, chicken wings and vegetables, being unavailable or priced at exorbitant levels. Additionally, as has been seen at professional sports events this spring, people seem to be taking their frustrations over the pandemic out on innocent people. The consistent stream of horror stories of rude treatment of employees by customers at hospitality places are appalling. It would seem logical to expect these incidents to continue through the summer.

We must all recognize these are uncharted waters for the Ocean City business community. We need to provide as much support as possible for what should be a successful tourism season because the tourists will be here, but it’s going to come with headaches, anxiety and exhaustion.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No To Painting Courts Editor: The idea to paint the surface of the basketball courts in Henry Park in Berlin is ill conceived. Players use lines and markings on the court surface to orient themselves to the basket, other players and boundaries. Each of the lines and zones has a purpose in the game.

Painting the court surface in vivid colors would only confuse and distract a player and make these boundaries difficult to navigate. A quick Google search of best practices for basketball court surfaces offers up many images of how a court should be lined, with templates available to do it properly. I visited the park and saw that the surfaces were striped with appropriate markings that contrast well against the court surface.

Members of the Berlin Parks Commission are wise to be concerned with paint damaging the existing non-skid surface and maintenance required of a painted surface.

Neighborhood basketball courts are often used by multi-generational players, with more seasoned players interacting with less experienced players. There may be other reasons why the courts aren’t used more, if in fact that is true.

The money to paint the courts could be used instead to hire a coach or teacher to offer free drop-in learning sessions for all ages, in order to build energy and interest in the courts and to complement the summer basketball program. Advertise this on social media, put up fliers.

Also, Henry Park is not easily found. It shows up as Stephen Decatur Park on Google maps. Maybe a sign out front that says basketball courts would draw in folks traveling back and forth on

Flower Street. And at 10 feet tall, the basketball hoops may be too high for younger players. Lowering a few may help or bringing in portable, adjustable hoops.

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Officials Spreading Fear Editor: Governor Hogan and State Senator Mary Beth Carozza are wrong to fearmonger over The Dignity Not Detention Act (HB016).

It is terrible that Governor Larry Hogan vetoed HB016, the Dignity Not Detention Act, and our State Senator Mary Beth Carozza voted against it this past session. What is even worse is their current cowardice effort to dehumanize our immigrant communities on the Shore and across the state by spreading divisive lies about the bill to spread fear and hate in our community in hopes it will bring them political gains.

Here are the facts. The Dignity Not Detention Act sponsored by Delegate Vaughn Stewart and Senator William C. Smith, Jr. doesn’t turn Maryland into a “Sanctuary State,” nor does it “allow criminals to roam Maryland and threaten public safety.” The legislation protects our immigrant communities from the aggressive and often illegal federal policies conducted by ICE by banning local prison contracts with federal immigration agencies.

This legislation stops places like Worcester County from profiting off of human suffering and supporting the policies of ICE that are often unconstitutional and violate numerous human rights. Human rights violations that include separating

children from their parents, locking kids in cages, and unwanted invasive medical procedures like complete hysterectomy leaving immigrant women unable to have children.

It is shameful that our Governor and State Senator (who claim to be “Pro-life” and want small government) are using racist dog whistles to justify continued compliance with a Government entity with a history of overreach, ignoring our Constitution, and human rights violations. An entity that only exists because it was created during the high of post 9/11 fears on the false pretense that “immigrants were a national security threat.”

Our immigrant communities here on the Shore and across the state are full of working people just trying to make a living and live their lives. They are massive contributors to the betterment of our society and are just as much a Marylander as you or I. In the 2022 Midterm election, we deserve better than this from our next governor and state senator. The Lower Eastern Shore is the most impoverished region in the state. We NEED leaders who will focus on bringing opportunities and improving the economy of this region, not cowards who looked for scapegoats to cover up their failures and hid their weaknesses. It is easy as a political leader to target immigrants or other underrepresented communities. It takes strength and vision to lead our region out of poverty. Strength and vision we currently don’t have. I look forward to working towards quickly overriding this veto next session and continuing the work to prepare for the 2022 state election.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pittsville (The writer is the chair of the Lower Shore Progressive Caucus.)

Wear Orange Event Editor: Wear Orange is a nationwide event dedicated to honoring people in the United States affected by gun violence and elevating the voices of those demanding an end to gun violence. Every year, #WearOrange expands, as community partners and gun safety advocates hold events – from virtual gatherings, to community beautification projects, donation drives and Wear Orange walks. This year, advocates will once again participate in every state and D.C., and while our activities will be structured for pandemic safety, our voices will be louder than ever. In addition to a proclamation by Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, the Lower Shore local group of Moms Demand Action is dedicating a bench in the Blessing Garden of the Healing Arts Center in Berlin from 5:30-7pm on June 5, which will include a memorial with luminaries to remember lives taken by gun violence.

Gun violence didn’t stop because of coronavirus, and neither did the movement to stop it. We continue to educate, organize, support, and rally for safer communities. Together, we’ll work to make this country safe for everyone.

From intimate partner violence to police violence, gun suicides, gun homicides and unintentional shootings, we demand a bold plan that must address all of it. To learn more, go to wearorange.org, text ORANGE to 64433 or join us at 5:30 on June 5th at the Healing Arts Center in Berlin.

Nanci Osborne (The writer is a volunteer with the Lower Shore Maryland Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.)

Biden Wind Plan A Win Editor: When President Joe Biden unveiled a bold plan to expand offshore wind energy in March, he created an historic economic opportunity for states like Maryland.

In addition to unleashing a new U.S. industry and good-paying jobs, the President rightly stated that offshore wind must be developed responsibly with coastal communities having a voice in the process.

As developer of the Skipjack Wind Farm off the Maryland-Delaware coast, Ørsted wholeheartedly accepts that important obligation.

President Biden announced a goal to generate 30 gigawatts of domestic offshore wind energy by 2030. That’s enough renewable energy to power 10 million American homes and businesses every year and avoid nearly 80 million metric tons of greenhouse gas pollution – all while protecting biodiversity and promoting co-use of our oceans.

The Biden Administration estimates $12 billion in domestic offshore wind economic activity, creating 44,000 goodpaying jobs in the industry by 2030 and another 33,000 additional jobs supported due to offshore wind activity.

So, what does this mean for Mary-

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land?

First, it presents a remarkable opportunity for Maryland’s businesses and workforce. Welding, fabricating, construction, manufacturing, ocean surveying, and engineering are just a few of the myriad construction and supply chain jobs offshore wind development creates.

At Ørsted, we expect our Skipjack Wind Farm to be a catalyst for Maryland employment, creating 1,400 good-paying jobs and $200 million in capital investment in our state.

For example, we will establish an operations and maintenance facility in the Ocean City area. This facility will create new jobs and attract and retain highly skilled workers to Ocean City and the lower eastern shore.

We are already developing Maryland’s first offshore wind staging center at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County where wind turbine components will be staged and assembled before being transported out to sea.

Second, the Biden Administration is right when it states that offshore wind projects need to be developed responsibly, with coastal communities like Ocean City having an important voice in the process. At Ørsted, we will continue to work with all interested community and governmental stakeholders on Skipjack Wind Farm’s development to ensure it’s a project Maryland can be proud of. As the builder, owner and operator of this project for decades to come, being a responsible member of the community is an obligation we take seriously.

For example, we have funded the development of an offshore wind farm simulator in Linthicum Heights, Maryland that lets marine vessel pilots from Maryland and beyond virtually pilot a vessel through a simulated offshore wind farm.

These pilots will have unique experience navigating in and around offshore wind turbines once the Skipjack Wind Farm is operational.

Lastly, the Biden Administration announced it will fund new research to enhance the nation’s understanding of offshore wind and how to make sure Maryland residents – not just developers – benefit from this project.

To that end, Ørsted has entered a first-of-its-kind agreement with the Biden Administration to share data from waters we lease subject to U.S. jurisdiction – including off Maryland’s coast with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. By sharing the water, weather, and climate data we collect with NOAA, we can help the nation protect sea life and property; and contribute to healthier oceans and more resilient coastal communities. Ørsted is firmly committed to developing the Skipjack Wind Farm in a way that advances President Biden’s plan – by creating good-paying jobs, protecting marine life and coastal communities, and powering the Delmarva region’s homes and businesses with reliable renewable energy.

Brady Walker (The writer is a Mid-Atlantic Market Manager for Ørsted, developer of the Skipjack Wind Farm, which is under development off the Delaware-Maryland coast.)

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By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

Twice within the last month, the Worcester County Commissioners spent considerable time talking about the “Read Woke” program the county library offered. The main concern is whether the program, which is funded

by Beanstack Black Voices microgrants, crosses a political line for the county library system as a result of a line on its website stating, “in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.” The county library applied for the $1,000 grant and was one of 39 libraries to secure funds to offer the diverse reading program to the community. The county then promoted the program to citizens, catching the eye of several community residents.

County Commissioner Chip Bertino was alerted about the program by a concerned citizen. Bertino discussed his concerns last month at a public meeting and brought them up again this week before Library Director Jennifer Ranck. While Bertino was roasted on social media about his issues with the program, it was understandable for him to express a constituent’s concerns as an elected official. Defending the program and the library seeking the grant funding in the first place, Ranck said, “Our purpose for this grant was to highlight underserved voices” and to promote reading.

In response, Bertino said, “The library does have a responsibility to ensure that those voices are available to be heard in our library and I think we do that. But I have a really difficult time when the library’s advancing a political agenda. … “I feel like in this particular case [the library] has [become a political entity]. I think it’s wrong … This particular grant that advocates for a political agenda, I think that’s wrong. I think it would be wrong if it was a political organization I agreed with. It has no place in our libraries.” Bertino gathered support from fellow Commissioners Jim Bunting and Ted Elder, while Commissioner Diana Purnell seemed to object to the whole discussion, saying, “I am not happy about putting you on the stand today about Black Lives Matter. … I didn’t get elected to come down here and do that. That’s not what I’m here for. We need to leave Black Lives Matter out of the library, out of the schools…”

Though it was an interesting dialogue on a sensitive subject, I think County Commission President Joe Mitrecic put a good lid on the discourse and hopefully ended the ongoing matter. He said, “I think that anything that gets our teenagers reading and sitting at a table discussing something and not playing with their phones is a positive. They’re not texting back and forth, they actually have to converse. I think that’s more important than anything else on this table right now. Although certainly I have my issues I think it’s a good thing for the community.”

Congratulations to Al “Hondo” Handy for a wonderful speech at Stephen Decatur High School’s graduation Wednesday night. It’s available on Stephen Decatur High School’s YouTube channel. His story of growing up during the desegregation of Worcester County schools is worth a listen.

Before serving 40 years for the Town of Ocean City’s recreation department, Handy was one of the first Black students to attend Stephen Decatur High School. Handy’s cousin, Larry Waples, was the first African American to attend Decatur the year before all by himself. Handy was one of the six students in the second year. He made a choice to attend Decatur rather than attend the all-black Worcester High School in Newark.

In an emotional speech, he talked candidly about his experience, the concerns he had initially and how he went on to play four sports at Decatur including winning the Maryland state championship in basketball.

“I got my nerves up one morning and told my mother, ‘I’m not sure I made the right decision to come to Decatur.’ She never asked me why but without hesitation she said … you made a commitment to that school and you must honor that commitment.’ I said, ‘okay,’ …. We never had that conversation again, but I can see her right now standing in that front door as I left each morning on that bus,” Handy recalled. “She later told me she cried every day for the first few months and prayed every day for my safe return each evening. … I stand before you today that I am so glad my mother did not allow me to quit because without all the things I learned here at Stephen Decatur I probably would not be standing here today.”

As for advice for graduates, Handy advised, “set your goals but just remember goals can change. That’s okay. The first goals you choose may not fit, but as a Seahawk the only thing you can’t afford to do is quit … go out and make a difference in this world … we believe in you.”

Additionally, a tip of the cap to Worcester County Public Schools for planning and organizing wonderful graduation ceremonies this week. The fireworks at the end of the outside ceremonies were a fitting and special culmination of evenings the graduates and their families will never forget.

It has been an unforgettable year on many fronts for public school students, but it’s worth reiterating Worcester County is currently the only public school system in the state offering five-day, in-person learning.

Worcester has clearly been a model for operating in-person learning in a safe way. Gov. Larry Hogan has offered remarks about this on each of his visits to the county including last Friday. There is a lot to be proud of today.

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Al Walsh: Recognition For The Job

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Then-Captain George Schoepf, back to camera, is pictured presenting Al Walsh and then-Crew Chief Mark Warren, left, with their Top Crew awards 1979.

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(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)

OCEAN CITY – Al Walsh was a good swimmer. He had been on the swim team at Calvert Hall when his teammate and good friend, Jamie Schnick, convinced him to join him that summer in Ocean City working on the beach patrol.

It was 1979 when Al took the test. As he came around the pier, well ahead of the pack, one of the crew chiefs helping with testing that day turned to the captain and asked that this guy be put on his crew. It was a good move, as Walsh helped lead his fellow guards that summer to the top crew award during crew competitions.

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During Al's first summer, a letter showed up about him in the captain's mailbox.

The letter read, "Dear Sirs, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the lifeguards of the Beach Patrol for their ever-watchful eyes. A very special thanks to Life Guard Al Walsh. I shall be forever grateful to him for his quick instinct and superior performance in his life saving techniques.

On June 28, 1979, while swimming on the crowded 18th Street area beach, I wondered out in the rip tide in search of a large wave to ride back into shore. I wondered beyond the point where I could safely stand on the bottom. At first it was no real alarm for me. You see, I'm a native Louisianan and had been swimming in bayous and lakes all my boyhood and early manhood. Until this summer I considered myself to be a good swimmer. I soon learned that there is a drastic difference between the steady bayou currents and mild lake waves to the swift ocean currents.

Upon attempting to swim back to shore I realized I wasn't making much headway; after a minute or so I began to become fatigued and upon looking in, I realized I wasn't moving forward. I began to tread water and realized I was being carried farther and farther out. At this point I felt really tired (exhausted) and began to panic. I gave about 5 loud cries for help and gazed across the beach to see if the life guard had seen me. All I saw was an empty chair which gave me the reassurance I needed and strength to remain afloat.

Before long, the red float appeared before me and I quickly clenched it. As life guard Al Walsh reached me, I felt safe and could breathe freely again. I attempted to help him on his rescue by holding one hand to the float rope and swimming. He commanded me in a reassuring manner to hold on to the rope with both hands as he vigorously swam through the fierce rip tides to return us both safely to the beach.

Upon reaching the shore I felt embarrassed for the alarm I had caused on the beach with my childish escapade at 31 years old. But beyond that I felt ever so grateful then and now to life guard Al Walsh.

Thank you Will Allman" Not every guard gets one of these.

Most do their job with little fanfare. When recognition does show up, it's a wonderful feeling.

Walsh would go on to make over 300 rescues in his next three years of guarding. Today, he owns his own real estate brokerage in Phoenix, Md.

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Mixed Results With Chesapeake Blue Crab Survey

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – There was good news and bad news last month as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the results of the 2021 blue crab winter dredge survey for the Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland DNR, in cooperation with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, each year conducts a survey to estimate the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake. This year, the good news is the female spawning stock was well above average, while the number of juvenile crabs, a key indicator for the health of the species in the bay, was below average.

The 2021 survey results indicated the spawning-age female abundance was 158 million, up from the 141 million spawning-age females recorded last year. This year’s survey estimate is above the long-term average of 126 million spawning-age female crabs in the bay.

“Protecting spawning age females is a critical component to maintaining a healthy and sustainable blue crab population,” said DNR Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. “We are pleased to report that the cooperative management efforts of our Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions have continued to conserve female crabs within a healthy range.”

Recently, scientists re-evaluated the healthy range of spawning-age female abundance through a stock assessment analysis and updated the target estimates. This year, the number of spawning-age females in the bay is well above the updated threshold of 72 million, but slightly below the updated target of 196 million.

The bad news in the survey results is the number of mature male grabs and the number of juvenile crabs recorded.

The total abundance of blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay in 2021 was 282 million crabs, a below average total for the 32 years of survey results, which is largely attributed to low juvenile abundance. The number of juvenile crabs in 2021 was 86 million, which is the lowest recorded juvenile abundance since the start of the survey. Additionally, the results showed there were 39 million adult male crabs, below the long-term average of 77 million. Those are statistics that bear watching.

“Blue crab fishery managers will need to keep a close eye on juvenile and male abundance over the summer through our monitoring efforts and to exercise caution moving forward into next year, as these crabs recruit to the fishery,” said Mike Luisi, director of Maryland DNR’s Monitoring and Assessment Division of Fishing and Boating Services.

‘Hero’ Recognized:

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan presented a governor’s citation to Jonathan Bauer for his heroic actions last month on the Route 90 Bridge. Hogan said, “I’m so glad I had the chance to meet his family and thank him, on behalf of all Marylanders, for his incredible selflessness and bravery.” Hogan, left, is pictured with Wendy, Jonathan and Ava Bauer.

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Home Prices Still Rising As Inventory Remains Low BERLIN – Home prices continue to rise and buyers continue to have bidding wars on homes and offer above asking price. Inventory is still at historic lows and with interest rates still very appealing, causing no shortage of buyers.

Because inventory is low, home prices continue to rise. The median home price in April was $285,00, which is up from $275,255 in March and up $35,000 from April of 2020. There are currently 471 active listings in the lower three counties compared to 1,329 in April 2020.

In all three counties throughout April, new settlements were up 57.3% compared to the same time last year. Individually, new settlements throughout April were up by 53.2% in Wicomico, 56.3% in Worcester, and 93.3% in Somerset.

New listings in April were up 118% compared to the same time last year in all three counties. Individually, new listings were up by 140.7% in Worcester,

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95.3% in Wicomico and 66.7% in Somerset from April of 2020.

Active listings in all three counties were down by 64.6%. Individually, there were 267 active listings in Worcester, 141 in Wicomico, and 63 in Somerset.

We had 1,329 active listings at this time last year.

The average Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) for April was 44, or 54.6% less than the same time last year.

Over the last five years, the average DOM was 88 for April.

“The question that everyone is asking is how do we get more listings to satisfy all of these buyers,” said CAR President

Joni Martin Williamson. “The answer is creativity and nimbleness, which is not easy to accomplish when it comes to creating housing. We need to be looking at zoning, incentives, and other tools to create new housing in our area before we lose prospective buyers to other markets.”

Williamson added, “Right now some of the homes that are being sold used to be rentals and although it is good to have the listings for sale I am worried about the rental market and the affordable housing market. The market is so tight we have sellers who sell their home and can’t find a new home to buy or e-

June 4, 2021 ven rent. People are staying put because of fear of not finding a new place to live.”

CAR’s monthly local housing statistics are pulled from the Bright Multiple Listing Service, which represents the activity of over 1,000 local REALTORS® in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, as well as 95,000 real estate professionals across the Mid-Atlantic region. The Bright MLS service area includes Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

New Leader Appointed SALISBURY – The Richard A. Henson Foundation (RAHF) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Stacey Bayline McMichael as the next executive director of the foundation.

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She currently resides in Delmar with her husband Phil, daughter Maddy and son Devlin.

“I am both humbled and honored to lead the Richard A. Henson Foundation into the next phase,” McMichael said.

“Mr. Henson was an incredibly generous leader in our community, and I hope to continue to lead the organization by his philanthropic ideology: elevating education, youth leadership and entrepreneurial development, promoting excellence, providing for vulnerable populations, and encouraging others to give of their time, talent and resources to improve the quality of life for all our citizens.”

After a several-month vetting process, Board representative Tom Evans stated, “We believe we have found exactly the right person to fill the executive director position. Stacey is a dynamic individual and brings the right combination of nonprofit experience and business acumen that we were looking for to succeed Donna. Her energy and passion for helping others aligns perfectly with Mr. Henson’s giving philosophy. The Trustees are looking forward to working with her.”

Current Executive Director Donna Altvater will be retiring in June. She was hired personally by Henson in 1999 and became close with him quickly, even taking on the role of personal advocate and care coordinator in his last years. She participated in the vetting process for her replacement.

“It has been my honor to serve as executive director of the Henson Foundation for almost 22 years,” Altvater said.

“With Stacey’s extensive nonprofit experience, knowledge of the community, and strong work ethic, I believe she will elevate the Henson Foundation to exciting new levels. I look forward to watching it happen.”

Current RAHF Chairman Greg Olinde said, “Donna has been such an amazing leader for our organization. Her commitment to Mr. Henson’s legacy has been unwavering. She has been a sounding board for our trustees and community partners alike. We have a unique trustee profile, and Donna successfully built and maintained great individual long-term relationships with each one of us. She has managed the Greater Salisbury Building with immense pride and we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her. We wish her the very best in her retirement.”

Operations Director Named REHOBOTH BEACH – Scott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, announced the promotion of Jack Temple to director of operations for the hospitality company, which has 12 restaurants in coastal Sussex County, Del. and another under construction in Fenwick Island.

JACK TEMPLE Temple was previously the general manager of Bluecoast Seafood Grill + Raw Bar in Rehoboth Beach, and he's also been the general manager of Matt's Fish Camp in Lewes.

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch "Jack has been an integral part of our team since he joined SoDel Concepts in 2015 when he moved to the beach," Kammerer said. "He was the right choice to help open Matt's Fish Camp in 2016, and he's the right choice for director of operations. His's proven his leadership abilities over and over."

Temple grew up in Columbia, Md. and attended Towson University, where he majored in political science. He cut his teeth in the hospitality industry at two Atwater's restaurants in Baltimore, where he worked for nine years. He helped open one of the company's locations.

Wound Care Recognized SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians were honored for the third consecutive year with the Center of Distinction Award, which was presented to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Wound & Hyperbaric by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive

months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 92 percent within 28 median days to heal. There were 555 Centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award and 278 achieved the honor.

“TidalHealth is pleased to offer exceptional wound care services to the community we serve. It is an honor to accept this national Center of Distinction Award on behalf of the dedicated wound care professionals at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Wound & Hyperbaric,” said Cindy Lunsford, Executive Vice President and COO, TidalHealth.

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Wound & Hyperbaric is a member of the Healogics network of over 600 Wound Care Centers® and offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds that have not healed in a reasonable amount of time.

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Local officials Wayne Hartman (State Delegate), Mary Beth Carrozza (State Senator) and Rick Meehan (Ocean City Mayor) presented proclamations to the Ferrante Family for Park Place Jeweler’s 25th Anniversary.

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By Jeanette Deskiewicz

FEATURING THOSE HELPING CAUSES IN THE RESORT AREA

At a recent Sunday Berlin Farmers Market, Sarah Mansueti, Sergio Trujillo and Jen Apal of Desnudo Baking Company were just about sold out of all their goodies.

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Members of the local Masonic Lodge (Evergreen Lodge #153) served breakfast sandwiches to the early attendees of Berlin Spring Cruisers.

For their 25th Anniversary, The Ferrante Family (Jill, Sophia and Todd) of Park Place Jewelers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at their West Ocean City showroom.

The Berlin Spring Cruisers was sponsored in part

by Charles Adams of Edward Jones, pictured with his wife, Andrea, at the event.

Cruising in to the Berlin Cruisers event from Sussex County, Del. were friends Maryanne Cardillo and Gino Jamison with his 1929 Produce Cart.

Marilyn Terbilcox and Lauren Pascarella of BayBees Honey of Whaleyville, brought one of their hives along for shoppers to see at the Berlin Farmers Market.

Bringing their Main Street shop outside for the Sunday Berlin Farmers Market, were Bree Gaudioso and Cassandra Brown of Una Bella Salute.

Berlin Chamber Deputy Director Steve Frene and DJ Pa-Pop Doo-Wop welcomed visitors to the Berlin Spring Cruisers event on beautiful Saturday morning.

Regular Park Place Jewelers customers Jay Knerr and Glenn Irwin would have been remiss to miss the 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration.

Fenwick Looks To Address Tidal Flooding Over Summer

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say outsourcing the town’s mowing would give the public works department time to address tidal flooding issues along the bayside.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 6-1, with Councilwoman Vicki Carmean opposed, to approve a $13,000 contract for mowing services.

Town Manager Terry Tieman said hiring an outside contractor to mow the town’s

Council Staying With Auditing Firm

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – The town council reaffirmed its commitment to a local auditing firm last week with the approval of a three-year contract.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with PKS & Company, an accounting firm based in Salisbury.

The firm, first hired by the council in 2018, will continue to provide auditing services to the town for the next three years at a cost of $13,250 annually.

“For the past three years, PKS & Company has performed our annual audit,” Town Manager Terry Tieman said. “Staff has received the attached proposal and was very satisfied with PKS’s performance over the last three years and believe it is a very fair and reasonable proposal and recommend approval of the contract.”

In 2018, the town council selected PKS as its new auditing firm following a recommendation from the Fenwick Island Audit Committee to adopt a policy for changing auditors.

“We would like to bring in a new audit firm for this year because we think it’s good to get some fresh eyes looking at everything,” Mayor Gene Langan said at the time.

After receiving proposals from four firms and completing a round of interviews, officials ultimately hired PKS for their experience in serving similar jurisdictions, including Ocean View, Selbyville, Dagsboro and Milton.

“This group of people has done an excellent job over the last three years and we’ve been very happy with them,” Councilman Bill Weistling said last week.

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean agreed.

“They took over during a difficult time,” she said. “One of the reasons the audit situation became so difficult was because we were stuck with the same auditor year after year after year. I just want to caution the group that maybe we need to keep in mind it wouldn’t hurt to advertise this in the future.”

With no further discussion, the council voted 7-0 to approve the three-year contract with PKS & Company at a cost of $13,250 annually.

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right of ways, medians and other areas would give the town’s public works department more time to install 11 new backflow preventers in critical areas along the bayside.

“It’s not a complicated process,” she said. “We believe we can handle it inhouse, but we do need some assistance in mowing.”

Tieman told council members last week the public works department had been short staffed for several weeks and that the town had looked into hiring a contractor to install the backflow valves, which would address tidal flooding issues along the bayside. But after receiving a quote for $33,000, the department began exploring other options.

“I asked them to think of ways to accomplish this and one of the ways was to contract the mowing,” she said. “We aren’t saying we want to contract it every

week – the weeks that we can do it, we will – but we want to put somebody on retainer to be able to do this. We received one quote … we may not spend all of that, but we think it’s the better alternative than the $33,000.”

Tieman said the mowing contract totaled $812 per week for 16 weeks. She noted the town would only be charged for work that is completed.

“If what we are doing is working, we may come back to you and ask for approval to buy more valves, so we can keep going throughout the summer and get it all done,” she said.

Carmean, however, said she was concerned about the effectiveness of the backflow preventers.

“I’m concerned that we jump into this not really understanding what the technology is,” she said. “It looks like it should work, and I’m optimistic and glad some-

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thing’s going to be done, but nothing has worked for almost 20 years.”

Tieman noted that the technology of the backflow preventers had improved in recent decades.

“We reviewed it …,” she said, “and we’ll have the sales people come out and check the first few to make sure they are being installed right.”

Councilman Bernie Merritt said he supported the effort.

“I think the town has waited long enough,” he said. “Residents on the bayside have talked about this for some time.

I think we should move this forward and do the process correctly, make sure it’s checked along the way.”

After further discussion, the council voted to approve the mowing contract.

“If this doesn’t work, we’ll abandon it,” Tieman said. “But we just feel like this is a better approach to get it all done.”

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Seahawks Run Win Streak To Five Games

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Decatur’s varsity baseball team ran its current win streak to five this week with a 14-3 rout of Mardela on the road on Tuesday.

The Seahawks now stand at 9-1 on the season, their only loss coming to Parkside, 3-2, on May 21. With the win over the Warriors on Tuesday, the

Seahawks’ current win streak is at five games. Decatur opened the season with five straight wins before the loss to Parkside. The Seahawks faced Saint Michaels at home on Thursday in the regular season finale played too late to be included in this edition. With its 9-1 mark heading into Thursday’s finale, Decatur will likely draw a high seed in the state regional tournament, which will return this year after a one-year absence.

Decatur Boys Thump Vikings, 10-4

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team got past Cambridge-South Dorchester, 10-4, on the road on Tuesday to improve to 3-2 on the season.

Tuesday’s win was the second of the abbreviated six-game season over

the Vikings. The Seahawks beat Cambridge-South Dorchester, 16-2, at home back on May 13. Decatur’s record now stands at 3-2 on the season, the only blemishes being a pair of losses to Parkside. The Seahawks faced Bennett at home on Thursday in a game played too late to be included in this edition.

Decatur edged Bennett, 11-10, in their first meeting back on May 17.

Seahawks Rout Vikes, Remain Unbeaten

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team remained unbeaten this week with a 17-2 rout of Cambridge-South Dorchester on the road on Tuesday.

After Tuesday’s 17-2 rout of the Vikings the Decatur girls remained unbeaten at 5-0. The Seahawks’ only

close call was a narrow 7-6 win over Parkside in the season opener back on May 7. Decatur has outscored its opponents, 68-12, during the five-game winning streak. The Seahawks closed out the regular season with a home game against Bennett on Thursday in a game played too late to be included in this edition. Decatur routed Bennett in their first meeting, 14-3, back on May 17.

Seahawk Track Teams Sweep Meet

Five Worcester Prep seniors were honored this week for joining the school’s exclusive 12-Letter Club. The student-athletes lettered in three sports during each of their upper school years. Pictured from left are Mason Brown, C.C. Lizas, Graham McColgan, Sophia Ludt and Brugh Moore.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity outdoor track teams turned in outstanding performances in their home meet against Pocomoke and Mardela last week, finishing first in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions.

The Decatur boys finished first in the team competition with 81 total points, while Mardela was second with 39 and Pocomoke was third with 18. The Decatur girls also finished first in the team competition with 70 total points, while Pocomoke was second with 48 and Mardela was third with 19.

On the boys’ side, in the 100, Jaden Holland finished third and Azavion Manuel finished fourth. Nick Purnell finished third in the 200, while Kyle Stubblebine finished third in the 400. Tristan Dutton finished first in the 800, while Gavin McCabe was second and Jake Gillespie was fourth.

Decatur swept the 1,600, with Dutton finishing first, Ethan Justice finishing second and Philip Becnel coming in third. Liam Foley finished first in the 3,200, while Gillespie was third. The Decatur boys finished first in the 4x100 relay, first in the 4x200, first in the 4x800 and second in the 4x400.

In the field events, Purnell was first in the high jump, while Holland was third in the long jump and Manuel finished fifth. Owen Mielnik won the pole event for the Seahawks. In the discus, Trevor Jones was second and Bryce Solomon was fourth. Jones and Solomon also finished third and fourth respectively in the shot put.

On the girls’ side, in the 100 it was Summer Banks finishing fifth, Eva Luzier finishing sixth and Tanner Ellis coming in seventh. Breanne Ferguson finished third in the 200, while Sadie Peters was fourth and Niasia Drummond was fifth. Mackenzie Cathell was second in the 400, while Peters was third.

In the 800, Carolina Novelli was first and Cathell was third. Novelli also finished first in the 1,600, while Avery Brasciszewski was second. Amalia Murphy was first in the 3,200, while Brasciszewski was second. Summer Brenner finished first in the 100-meter hurdles and first in the 300-meter hurdles.

The Decatur girls swept each of the relays. In the field events, Jessica Janney was first in the high jump, while Brenner was second and Taya Price was third. Janney also finished first in the long jump and first in the triple jump.

Parkside Students Enjoy ‘UnProm’ Evening At Amusement Park

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Approximately 200 Parkside High School students celebrated an “unProm” event at Jolly Roger last Friday. Some of the attendees are pictured above and below.

Photo by Holli Adkins

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – A local amusement park donated the use of its facility last week to ensure seniors at a local high school could have a prom.

Last Friday, Jolly Roger Amusement Parks hosted an “unProm” for seniors at Parkside High School. After what can only be described as an unconventional school year, Director of Sales and Marketing Dawn Dillon said the event was a way to give seniors and their guests an unforgettable night.

“It was definitely something the community needed,” she said.

Dillon said plans for a prom in the park began at a soccer game, when a group of moms from Parkside pitched the idea to Jolly Roger Vice President Stephen Pastusak.

“They were actually sitting in the stands at a soccer game, and my boss was there,” Dillon said. “They were saying because of the pandemic they were sad because the kids weren’t going to be able to experience a prom. He said, ‘Why don’t we just host it at Jolly Roger?’”

Dillon said Jolly Roger donated the space for the unProm, which featured a grand march, food trucks, picture displays and goodie bags, among other

things. She noted local businesses also chipped in to donate backdrops, photography services and more.

“We also donated 111 passes to all the seniors, and discounted the passes at $20 per person for night rides and SpeedWorld to the guests that were coming,” she added.

Dillon said more than 200 students were able to come out last Friday for a night of celebration and entertainment, which included mini golf, rides, go-karts and yard games. She also recognized the community and Parkside parents for their efforts in putting together a prom for the seniors and their guests.

“It was definitely a night to remember …,” she said. “The park opened in 1964, and this is the first prom we’ve ever hosted. It’s definitely a sign of good things to come. I think good things will come out of this.”

Dillon noted Jolly Roger was interested in hosting more events in the future. She said those interested in having a group event can email dawn@jollyrogerpark.com or visit jollyrogerpark.com and select “Groups” in the drop-down menu.

“We’re definitely not going to turn down anything,” she said. “We’ll take a look at it. If we can make it happen, we definitely will.”

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Parade Celebrates Local World War II Vet On 95th Birthday

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Gull Creek resident Morris Semiatin salutes the Berlin Fire Company during Tuesday’s event.

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With a color guard leading the way, vehicles with the U.S. Marine Corps, Berlin Police Department and Berlin Fire Company and local motorcycle groups were brought through the parking lot of Gull Creek on Tuesday for a birthday celebration honoring resident Morris Semiatin.

His son, Ben Semiatin, said the birthday parade was just a small way to recognize a man who has done so much for his family and for his country.

“He has done so much in his life and so much for me, he just deserves everything he’s getting now,” he said. “He has dementia and I want to make sure each day for the rest of his life is more special than the one before.”

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“I’m really amazed I came through all of this and lived through it,” Morris said. “I can tell people that I saw it all, and I’m really proud of the fact that I saw it all and was able to live through it all. I’m a survivor.”

During the war, Morris was one of roughly 70,000 Marines to land on Iwo Jima. He was also there to witness the raising of the American flag, one of the iconic images of World War II. “They put up two flags,” he recalled.

“The first flag was too small, and they took it down and put up a second one.

Everybody hollered and screamed when they saw the flag go up. I thought this must mean everything must be over, we took the island. Heck no. This was only days into the operation at Iwo, we had about another 35 days.”

Morris also received a Purple Heart for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

While his primary job was to unload ships, he soon joined the fighting unit and was wounded his first night.

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Semiatin is pictured with U.S. Marine Corps veterans at an event organized in his honor Tuesday.

“I was in my foxhole, and here comes this Japanese over the hill right towards us …,” Morris said. “He threw a hand grenade at us, between the legs of the guy next to me, and he lost his legs, so I carried him out. I got wounded in my leg, and that was my service on Iwo.” Following his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Morris went on to become a photographer and then a White House news photographer, taking pictures of presidents, world leaders, movie and sports stars, and famous people from

1953 to 1985. His portfolio includes images of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Neil Armstrong, to name a few.

“I just liked taking pictures of people and I got working in the studio and the studio covered a lot of work at the White House,” he said. “I covered a lot of important events when people came to Washington, D.C., and I met a lot of important people, presidents and politicians.”

Until last year, Morris lived in Kensington, Md., where residents and first re-

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“I want people to know him and be around him ...,” Ben said. “Once I see that smile, I know it’s all good.”

When asked about his accomplishments over the last 95 years, Morris offered one comment.

“If I lived it all over again, I would do the same thing,” he said.

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Coastal Hospice Provider and Community Relations Manager Lauren Blair recently spoke to the Ocean City Lions Club about services offered. Presenting a donation to Coastal Hospice were, from left, 2nd VP Bill Christmas, Blair, Lion President Mike Hooper and 1st Vice President Scott Stark.

The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club, with the generous help of Hocker’s grocery store in Ocean View, Del., was able to present food donations to both Sonrise Church Storehouse and Sarah’s Pantry, both Berlin area food pantries. The donation was two of nine donations made possible through a Rotary District 7630 grant secured by the local club, jointly with Southern Sussex Rotary Club.

Club members picked up the groceries from Hocker’s, then delivered them to the pantries. Above, from left, are Sonrise Pastor Daryl McCready, Storehouse volunteers Kenneth Mitchell and Club member Ashley Church and President Elect Brian Shockley. Below, pictured, from left, are Club member Gina Shaffer, Sarah’s Pantry coordinator Marion Bickerstaff and Club Treasurer Margaret Mudron. Bottom, pictured loading up items from Hockers, from left, are Club Treasurer Margaret Mudron, club members Shaffer, Church, Steve Gragert and Shockley and Hocker’s store manager Chris Cannon.

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During last week’s grand opening celebration of the new Cambria Hotel as well as the new bayside Boardwalk, the Ocean City Surf Club was presented a $1,000 donation from hotel management and ownership. Pictured, from left, are Marina Feeser, Surfrider Chair; Malcolm Taylor, Surfrider Vice Chair; Cindy Straka, Surfrider Treasurer; Ryan James, owner of Mother's Cantina who was on hand representing the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce; Marge Steele, director of sales, Cambria Bayfront; and Ray Shields, general manager of Cambria OC Bayfront.

The Worcester County Commission for Women met for the first in-person meeting since COVID in May at the John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill. The Friends of WCCW joined the group for a spring meet and greet.

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Worcester Preparatory School’s graduating Class of 2021 will be attending 36 different colleges and universities in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Nineteen of the 43 graduates attended Worcester Prep since pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, making them what the school calls “lifers.” The graduating class together received more than $6 million in scholarship offers to some of the nation’s best universities.

Pictured with the traditional college T-shirt photo are, front from left, John Arrington (Salisbury) University of Maryland College Park, Sarah Butler (Salisbury) University of Richmond, Meredith Cummings (Frankford) New York University, Grace Hopkins (Lewes) Clemson University, Arusa Islam (Ocean City) American University, Chelsea vanVonno (Berlin) University of Tennessee Knoxville, Hannah Perdue (Salisbury) University of Georgia, Waverly Choy (Rehoboth Beach) University of California Berkeley, Summer Walker (Church Creek) Duke University, Graham McColgan (Millsboro) University of Notre Dame, Lexi Willey (Milton) Loyola University of Maryland, Ryan Brafman (Rehoboth Beach) Davidson College, Abby Reynolds (Ocean View) College of Charleston and Claire Williams (Berlin) Susquehanna University.

Middle row, from left, Vishnu Mohan (Rehoboth Beach) Dickinson College, Natalie Foxwell (Ocean View) Norwich University, Caroline Anderson (Princess Anne) Southern Methodist University, Marika Vasilikos (Rehoboth Beach) University of Delaware, Baylie Holmes (Bishopville) Coastal Carolina University, Carly Young (Selbyville) University of Delaware, Ava Gerachis (Ocean City) The New School - Parsons, Teague Quillin (Berlin) Boston University, Daniel Chen (Salisbury) New York University, Sophia Ludt (Berlin) Davidson College, CC Lizas (Ocean City) University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Millie Cammack (Rehoboth Beach) Elon University, Bryn Elliott (Rehoboth Beach) Cornell University, Carson Cebula (Berlin/Selbyville) University of Maryland College Park and Maddy Warren (Salisbury) North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

Back row, from left, Kayden Mault (Ocean City) Indiana University Bloomington, Vincent Petrera (Salisbury) Villanova University, Mason Brown (Rehoboth Beach) University of Miami, Connor Carpenter (Berlin) University of Maryland College Park, Ethan Griffith (Ocean City) University of Colorado Boulder, Brugh Moore (Rehoboth Beach) University of Miami, TJ Bescak (Berlin) Arizona State University, Nathan Oltman (Frankford) The University of Tampa, Joseph Schwartz (Salisbury) Duke University, Will Mears (Berlin) Tulane University, Ibrahim Khan (Salisbury) University of Maryland Baltimore County, Chipper Becker (Rehoboth Beach) Sewanee - The University of the South, Cole Lamson-Reich (Rehoboth Beach) Rochester Institute of Technology and Hunter Gentry (Selbyville) Saint John Fisher College.

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Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market Main Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown Berlin. A producers only market featuring produce, flowers, baked goods, art and homemade products. Free parking.

Every Tuesday: Dancing The Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvahanddancing.com.

June 5: Riccio Golf Tournament The 20th Annual Mr. and Mrs. Riccio Memorial Golf Tournament will be at noon at the Glen Riddle the weekend after Memorial Day weekend. The tournament aims to help children with profits raised. For more information, call 410-430-6633.

June 5: Fundraiser Dinner Bethany United Methodist Church on Route 611 will be holding take-out only dinner costing of pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, salad, roll and dessert. Cost $15. Call orders in 410-6412186 or email bethany21811@gmail.com.

June 5: Church Rummage Sale Ocean City Presbyterian Church will host a church rummage sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on 13th Street.

June 5: Yard Sale Worcester County NAACP to sponsor community yard sale from 7-11:30 a.m. at Stephen Decatur Middle School parking lot. Call 443-513-1745 or 443-944-6701 to hold your spot at $20 per space.

June 5: Community Yard Sale Worcester County NAACP will sponsor a community yard sale from 7-11:30 a.m. at the Stephen Decatur Middle School parking lot. Call 443-513-1745 or 443-9446701 to hold your spot, $20 per space.

Table is not furnished. Worcester County Health Department will hold a vaccine clinic in conjunction with the yard sale. No appointment is needed.

June 8: Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association’s next monthly meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Come early to get a seat, meet like-minded anglers, get a beverage or something to eat. The meeting will be held at the American Legion of Berlin Post 123.

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This 10-hour course includes a review and exam on the last night. There is a $20 fee for the course material. Middle and high school students can take the course, including material, for free. Registration information can be obtained by e-mailing: ocpsabc@gmail.com. The course will run from 6:00 to 8:30 each night.

June 10: Golf Tournament The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League is announcing its 15th Annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club. Cost per player is $105 and includes greens fees, range balls, beverages, a continental breakfast and lunch at the afternoon awards ceremony. The format is a Captains Choice with prizes for three flights -- Iwo Jima, Eagle Globe and Anchor and Semper Fi. Prizes include a winner of a hole in-one car provided by i.g. Burton of Berlin, Closest to the Pin on three par 3 holes, straightest drive and a putting green contest.

Funds raised will benefit the “Semper Fi & America’s Fund” that provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Interested golfers can register by texting 410-430-7181 or by visiting www.firststatemarines.org or an sending an email to websergeant@firsstate-marines.org.

June 11: Crab Cake Dinner Stevenson United Methodist Church will hold a carryout only crab cake dinner from 4-6:30 p.m. Costs are $12, one crab cake sandwich with greens beans, baked potato and cole slaw; $20, two crab cake sandwiches with sides; and $8 for just a crab cake sandwich. Bake sale table available.

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June 12: Pig Roast ABATE of Sussex County Lone Scouts will host a pig roast from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 34291 West Line Road in Selbyville.

Adults, $15; children 12 and under, $7; and $13 for ABATE members. Mini bike rides, basket of cheer raffle, door prizes every hour, live band, primitive camping available. Rain date is June 13. 302-7323429. Vendors welcome.

June 12: World Knit Day From 10 a.m.-noon, Worcester County Library Snow Hill branch invites the public to join for a knit in public event.

June 16: GOLD Golf Tourney Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) will holds its GOLD on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on the Newport Bay Course at Ocean City Golf Club. Proceeds provide emergency assistance for urgent needs like housing, utilities, and basic needs for children and vulnerable adults. GOLD is seeking teams of golfers, sponsors, and donors to make this important fundraiser a success.

Call 410-474-3414 or head to www.WorcesterGOLD.org for more information.

June 18: Freedom Walk Juneteenth Snow Hill Freedom Walk at Byrd Park with registration at 8:30 a.m. and walk starting at 9. Walk sponsored

by Snow Hill United, Worcester County NAACP and African American Heritage Society of Snow Hill & Surrounding Areas. 443-944-6701.

June 19: Classic Car Festival Selbyville’s 64th Annual Old Timer’s Day Classic Car & Family Festival will feature classic vehicles across multiple decades as far back as the 1930’s. A family-friend-

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ly affair, the event also includes food vendors, children’s activities, and live music from The Glass Onion Band sponsored by Mountaire Farms. Vehicle entry into the car show is $10, and the first 100 registrants receive a commemorative event gift sponsored by Murray Sod. Prizes awarded for each category by decade, as well as cash prizes for People’s Choice and Best of Show. For complete details, schedule of events, and to enter a vehicle, visit www.thequietresorts.com.

June 19: Assateague Fishing Derby Assateague State Park will be holding its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free for all; participants must be children 16 and under. Participants will get the chance to learn fishing techniques and try their hand at surf fishing alongside Assateague State Park employees who will be on hand to instruct participants in proper fishing methods for the surf. Fishing equipment will be provided but is limited so participants should bring their own equipment if possible. Prizes will be awarded.

June 21: Luncheon The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County’s luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club’s ballroom. All are welcome.

The first in-person event in more than a year will include choice of three entrees and dessert, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more. Social distancing protocols in place. Cost is $30. Deadline for registration and payment is June 1. Reservation form is on the DWC’s Facebook page, website, www.dwcmd.org, or email, demwomensclubwc@gmail.com.

June 21-24: Summer Wellness Camp Worcester County Health Department is hosting a free four-day Summer Wellness Camp, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke. The camp will include local guest speakers with presentations that will help prepare youth for their teenage years.

Field trips around Worcester County will also be included, incentives like power banks, bookbags, and pop sockets and a free boxed lunch to-go for each day. Due to space, the program is limited to 12 participants (ages 13-19 years old). Registration is required. The first 10 participants to attend will receive True Wireless Stereo Earbuds. To enroll call 410-6321100, ext. 1103 or email twila.fykes@maryland.gov

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OCEAN CITY – The Art League of Ocean City is holding “Arts Day at the Winery” at Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from noon-8 p.m. Admission is free, and the public is invited.

Arts Day is an outreach event of the Art League, which has as part of its mission to bring the arts to the community.

The event includes an Artisan Marketplace with more than 25 artists, live music all day, and art activities for all ages.

Lauren Glick performs from 5-8 p.m.

For an additional cost, attendees can take artist-led art classes and hand paint a wine glass or create an acrylic painting.

“Bring your friends and a chair, and drink in the ambience of the vineyard and the wonderful art,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League.

“If you’re not familiar with the Art League, this is a chance to meet us and see what we do around Worcester County.”

Windmill Creek is located at 11206 Worcester Hwy. in Berlin. A full schedule of events is posted at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org. The rain date for the event is July 11.

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Prior to the unfurling of the giant American flag on the beach, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan took part in a special ceremonial summer kickoff in Ocean City. A ceremonial planting of the first beach umbrella of the season took place as a re-enactment of an event held in 1946 in Ocean City when then-Gov. Harry O’Connor and thenMayor Daniel Trimper met on the beach to officially celebrate the start of the season by planting an umbrella in the sand.

During Friday’s event, Hogan and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan honored U.S. veterans for their service as well as first responders and frontline health care workers for their dedication during a difficult past year. Pictured, from left, participating in the ceremonial umbrella planting were Lauren Mann, a nurse at Tidal Health; Ocean City Deputy Fire Marshal and Ocean City Fire Department spokesman Ryan Whittington; Meehan; Hogan; Mark Janke, an Ocean City resident who serves as a technical sergeant in the US Air Force Reserve; and Hailey Brumbley of the Ocean City Police Department.

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Who’s Where When 45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 4: Trailer Park Romeo, 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 5: G-Men, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 6: Full Circle Duo, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9: Aaron Howell, 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 10: Ward Ewing, 9 p.m.

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BEATS BY WAX Crawl St. Tavern: Mondays Pickles Pub: Tuesdays & Thursdays Coins Pub: Sundays & Wednesdays

ATLANTIC HOTEL 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley BUXY’S SALTY DOG/DRY DOCK 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, June 5: Funk Shué Sundays: Local’s Party w/ DJ BK COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL CASTLE IN THE SAND HOTEL 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday, June 4: Darin Engh, Noon; The Dunehounds, 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 5: The Chest Pains, Noon, Sunday, June 6: Shortcut Sunny, Noon; Rick & Regina, 4 p.m.

Monday, June 7: Nate Clendenen, Noon Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8: Aaron Howell, Noon; Full Circle, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9: Heather Vidal, Noon; Smooth Rhythm, 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 10: Jack Bannon, Noon; Marcella Peters Duo, 4 p.m.

COINS PUB 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, June 5: Jim Long, 2 p.m.

Sundays: DJ Wax, 10 a.m.

Wednesdays: DJ Wax, 8 p.m.

DJ BK Greene Turtle North: Friday, June 4 Buxy’s Salty Dog: Sundays

ROASTJOHN Crawl Street Tavern: Friday, June 4

TAYLOR KNOX Crabcake Factory Bayside: Wednesday, June 9

SLAMM Purple Moose Saloon: Friday & Saturday, June 4 & 5

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd. Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Sunday, June 6: Lost & Found, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9: Taylor Knox, 5 p.m.

CRAWL STREET TAVERN 443-373-2756 Wicomico St. Downtown O.C. Friday, June 4: Roastjohn, 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 5: Rogue Citizens, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 6: Lauren Glick Duo, 3 p.m.; Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Monday, June 7: DJ Wax, 10 p.m., Tuesday, June 8: DJ RobCee, 10 p.m.

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Thursday, June 10: Funk Shué, 9 p.m.

CORK BAR Sunday, June 6: Tear The Roof Off Duo, 3 p.m.

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Who’s Where When HARBORSIDE 410-213-1846 South Harbor Rd., West O.C. Friday, June 4: DJ Billy T, 3 p.m.

Saturday June 5: Dust N Bones, 1 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 7: Rogue Citizens, 1 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 10: DJ Billy T

G-MEN 45th St. Taphouse: Saturday, June 5

THE DUNEHOUNDS Coconuts Beach Bar: Friday, June 4 Pickles Pub: Saturday, June 5

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FULL CIRCLE 45th St. Taphouse: Sunday, June 6 (duo) Seacrets: Monday & Wednesday, June 7 & 9 Coconuts Beach Bar: Tuesday, June 8

OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 410-641-7501 1 Mumford’s Landing Rd., Ocean Pines Friday, June 4: Janglebachs Saturday, June 5: Bob Lougheed & The Memphis Mafia Sunday, June 6: Radio Bravo PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Friday, June 4: Beats By Styler, 9:30 p.m.

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LAUREN GLICK DUO Crawl St. Tavern: Sunday, June 6

DUST N BONES Harborside: Saturday, June 5

PURPLE MOOSE 410-289-6953 Between Caroline & Talbot Sts. On The Boardwalk Friday, June 4: DJ Adam Dutch, 2 p.m., Slamm, 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 5: DJ Rut, 2 p.m., Slamm, 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 6: DJ Rut, 2 p.m.; DJ Adam Dutch, 10 p.m.

Monday, June 7: DJ Rut, 9 p.m.; Tuesday, June 8: DJ Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9: DJ Rut, 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 10: DJ Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 4: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 5: DJ Bobby O, 10 a.m.

APS, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., Evolution X, 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 6: Triple Rail Turn, 5 p.m.

Anthem, 9 p.m.; Monday, June 7: Full Circle, 5 p.m.; I&I Riddim, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.; I&I Riddim, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9: Full Circle Duo, 2 p.m.; Nick Norman, 6 p.m.

Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 10: John McNutt Band, 5 p.m., Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m.

Grant Provides Pregnancy Tests To Serve Grace Center’s Mission

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Pictured, from left, are AmeriCorps member Jennifer Jasmin McClure and Grace Center Nurse Manager Jackie Failla, Executive Director Jasmine Dennis and Receptionist Kay Windsor.

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BERLIN – Through a grant from AmeriCorps, the Grace Center for Maternal and Women's Health in Berlin was awarded 175 hospital grade hCG pregnancy tests.

The stock is arriving at a timely moment as the pandemic exhausted the Grace Center's supply of pregnancy tests. Executive Director Jasmine Dennis shared the volume of pregnancy exams conducted earlier this year was twice the rate as the same period last year.

Nurse Manager Jackie Failla and Maternal Newborn Specialist Bobbi Hauck conduct the pregnancy exams and prenatal check-ups. Additionally, they teach one-on-one prenatal and parenting classes tailored to each woman’s pregnancy.

"The difference in us is that we’re personalized -- we are a small, flexible program,” said Hauck. "We are not just looking at the pregnancy. We are also looking at the psychological, social and addiction issues in order to treat them as a whole person to assure that there will be a healthy (pregnancy) and healthy parenting skills."

Failla emphasizes the pivotal importance of the pregnancy exam.

"The test can be the difference for people who are in active addiction getting into treatment and getting (additional) prenatal care,” she said. “That’s why we are so important: because we realize that there’s a certain population that’s not accessing care, and through us we can make sure that they’re accessing care by getting them onto state insurance and all the state benefits that they can have."

Hauck shares that after the trust is built, clients tend to be more honest about such issues. Rather than have a judgmental mindset, the nurses are solutions-based and see this honesty and disclosure as an opportunity to address needs that can be met that lead to healthier families. The pregnancy exam is what brings people in the door.

To learn more about the breadth of free services provided by the Grace Center for Maternal and Women's Health, visit gracematernalhealth.org, search the center on Facebook or call the office at 443513-4124 to schedule an appointment.

The grant was submitted by Jennifer Jasmin McClure, the Grace Center's 2020/2021 member of ShoreCorps, AmeriCorps at Salisbury University.

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with Scott Lenox We had some crappy weather over the Memorial Day weekend and absolutely no one fished on Saturday or Sunday, which would have been the two busiest days of the season so far. It was a true bummer because the bigeye and yellowfin tuna showed up in force for boats on Friday and then Mother Nature closed the ocean for the next two days.

Thankfully that weather is long gone, and the tunas are still around so we might officially be able to say that the season has arrived. Though Saturday and Sunday were wash outs, anglers were able to chug through some rough water on Memorial Day Monday and get to the tuna grounds and find the fish right where they had left them. There has been a good bite for bluefin tuna outside of the Poorman’s Canyon from 100 to 1,000 fathoms and boats are catching both “under” and “over” bluefin tuna.

There are also some bigeye tuna in the 80-100-pound class and some yellowfin tuna in the 40-50-pound class being caught. All the fish are chewing on spreader bars and ballyhoo with some of the larger bluefins being caught on large ballyhoo further back in the spread.

What do I mean by “over” and “under” bluefins? Bluefin tuna regulations allow for fish to be harvested over 27 inches, but there are different creel limits for different sized fish. “Under” bluefins are bluefin tuna between 27 and 47 inches.

Private boats are permitted to harvest two fish per vessel per day and charter boats are permitted to harvest three fish per vessel per day. “Over” bluefins are bluefin tuna that measure between 47 inches and 73 inches. Private and charter boats are both permitted to harvest one fish per vessel per day. Both private and charter boats must have a valid HMS permit to harvest any bluefin tuna and currently neither are permitted to harvest bluefin tuna that are over 73 inches.

A little confusing, but if you’re fishing for bluefin tuna off of Ocean City make sure you know your regulations and you have a permit. There are a few bigeye and yellowfin tuna mixed in with the bluefins outside of the Poorman’s and the size limit on both species is much easier.

Any bigeye or yellowfin over 27 inches can be harvested and bigeye currently have no retention limit. Anglers are curSEE PAGE 72

Bill Pino and his crew had a great day with six bigeye tuna, three bluefin tuna and one yellowfin tuna.

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Top left, Captain Drew Zerbe of the Calico Jack put this lucky angler over a 19 ½-inch keeper flounder. Top middle, Shawn Flanagan found this 32-inch keeper rockfish while fishing with Big Bird Cropper. Top right, Captain Willie Zimmerman of RoShamBo put the Richardson family on this 91-pound bluefin tuna and three others. Above left, these guys finished their day with Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break Charters with six keeper flounder. Above right, Captain Mark Hoos of the MARLI put this crew on three “under” bluefins for a great day of trolling.

Opposite page, top left, this 12-pound tog caught on Chasin’ Tides with Captain Chase Eberle got to see another day thanks to the closed season. Opposite page, top right, Captain Kane Bounds of Fish Bound has seen some jumbo sea bass over the past few trips like this monster that weighed over 5 pounds. Opposite page, middle left, Captain Austin Ensor of the Primary Search put these guys on three “under” bluefins and one nice “over” bluefin. Opposite page, middle right, Captain Marc Spagnola of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing put this shooter over a jumbo long nose gar last week. Opposite page, bottom left, Chris Miller and his crew on the Reel Escape found some bluefin tuna deep in the Poorman’s Canyon last week. Opposite page, bottom right, Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star had drop and reel fishing with some double headers on a great trip last week.

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FROM PAGE 71 rently permitted three yellowfin tuna per person per trip. There should be more and more of both species showing up over the coming weeks as water temperatures warm offshore and the same spreader bars and ballyhoo should entice a bite.

Sea bass fishing was on fire after the wind blew over the Memorial Day holiday. All the local party and charter boats reported very good fishing for a few days after they got back out and there were some very nice fish in the mix. Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler and Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star were

regularly seeing fish over three pounds and Captain Kane Bounds of the Fish Bound had a few fish over five pounds.

There are also a few more keeper flounder being caught over ocean structure as inshore water temperatures rise and they will become the main target over the next several weeks.

Flounder fishing in the back bay took a hit with the wind and rain over the holiday weekend and finding a keeper fish was tough for a few days. Anglers are finding that they have to weed through a few more throwbacks as more fish move into the back bays, but there are still plenty of keeper sized fish over 16 ½ inches to be had if you put your time in.

Chartreuse will be the best color choice in murky water conditions and fish are still hanging in shallow water between 4’ and 8’. The best spots to find a keeper

flounder currently are the Thorofare and the channel behind Assateague Island.

Rockfishing around the Route 50 Bridge and Inlet has been very good lately despite the poor conditions. Lots of fish between 14 and 26 inches are being caught around the bridge and the north and south jetties on both the incoming and outgoing tides. As long as the tide is moving and the water is relatively clean you should at least get some bites. The new Fish in OC Thing A Ma JIG has been on fire the past few weeks and the Roy Rig is catching fish like it always has.

Fish as close as you can to the structure in 4’ to 15’ of water and retrieve slowly so your lure is close to the bottom. I fished with Big Bird Cropper last week using Roy Rigs and the Thing A Ma JIG using this method and we had over 50 fish with several that were just short of the 28-inch

legal size limit.

This weekend is the 25th Annual Mako Mania shark fishing tournament at Bahia Marina with scales action on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I helped the late Steve Harman put this tournament together 25 years ago and I’m glad to see it continue. Prizes will be awarded for heaviest mako, heaviest thresher, heaviest bluefish and for mako releases.

I’ll be at Bahia/Fish Tales all weekend so if you’re in the area stop by and say hello.

You can check the Daily Angle for daily updates on the Mako Mania on our website at www.FishinOC.com. Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

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More Shows Added To Freeman Arts Pavilion’s Season

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Among the new performers recently announced for the Freeman Arts Pavilion will be returning acts Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, left, and Tedeschi Trucks.

Photos by Emily Butler, left, and Stuart Levine

ACS Relay For Life Sat Oct 2, 2021 3-8pm Main Street, Berlin MD www.relayforlife.org/northworcestermd

SELBYVILLE – Freeman Arts Pavilion recently released even more shows to its 2021 season and announced the public on-sale date for all August and September performances.

The fundraising arts nonprofit revealed a dozen more performances to its 14th season, which now totals 63 events.

Due to popular demand and to create the best purchase experience possible, performances will go on sale at 10 a.m.

Monday, June 7, or Thursday, June 10.

The acts announced May 21 include, Locals Under the Lights on July 7; The Reagan Years on July 8; Mike Super — Magic & Illusion on July 15; Dark Star Orchestra on July 28; Hollywood Nights: A Bob Seger Experience on July 30; United States Coast Guard Band on Aug. 2; country music artist Lee Brice on Aug. 5; Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Aug. 6; Grammy Award winners Tedeschi Trucks on Aug. 17; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on Aug. 20; The University of Delaware Music Spectacular on Sept. 16; and the annual Arts and Jazz Festival returns on Sept.

18.

In addition to the newly announced shows, performances also on-sale include Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Tower of Power, Foreigner, Steve Earle and Los Lobos, The Commodores, Melissa Etheridge, Blackberry Smoke and more.

This season will feature pod seating, to allow for proper physical distancing and can seat up to four patrons. Patrons will also bring their own chairs to all performances.

As an arts nonprofit, Freeman Arts can offer performances for all ages to enjoy with the support of local organizations, such as its season sponsors, who include Schell Brothers and Sodoka, Inc. (Sara Chase Carlson). For more information, visit freemanarts.org.

Freeman Arts Pavilion is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation.

This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

patrol looking for surf rescue academy participants guarding the Beach

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BY DAMIEN SANZOTTI

SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH

OCEAN CITY – My family has been vacationing in Ocean City since the 1970’s. Ocean City had a completely different look to it back then, and if you ever have the opportunity to look at old pictures of OC take advantage of it.

The city has grown so much to accommodate the large number of families that continue to vacation here. One of the main reasons my family came back to Ocean City summer after summer was the lifeguards. The lifeguards were always friendly, polite, attentive and proactive. My family always got to know our DAMIEN lifeguard and really en- SANZOTTI joyed returning the following summer to the same guard. Every day, we would offer our lifeguard lunch and water. Sometimes on their lunch break they would give up their own time to play with us on the beach or in the water. Overall, the lifeguards in Ocean City have been great role models, educators, and friends.

Every summer we went to Ocean City, my family would say jokingly, “Damien, I bet you could do that!” I would always reply, “Maybe when I am older.” Fast-for-

ward to college where I was studying and playing two sports, and in the summers I would guard and coach swimming at a local pool. I had done some research into becoming a Surf Rescue Technician (SRT or lifeguard) in Ocean City. Unfortunately, the next tryout was being held during college soccer pre-season.

As I was approaching the middle of my sophomore year, I was not as excited for summer to come. I guess it was the thought of the same old summer job that I had been doing for 5 years. Luckily, there was a tryout at York College that March, and all I was thinking about is what my family had said to me over and over, “I bet you could do that.” I decided to go to the tryout and never looked back.

My story is only one of the many you would come across if you asked any of the current or former members of the Patrol. If you are interested in trying out, or even interested in getting more information about the organization, I would encourage you to check out our website at www.ococean.com/ocbp or call beach patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556.

Our next Pre-Employment Physical Skills Evaluation (testing) for this season will take place on June 5 at 9 a.m. at Dorchester Street and the Boardwalk. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not neces-

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sary to apply. All training and certifications will be provided in a paid ($15.60 hour) Surf Rescue Academy, which is being conducted in Ocean City, beginning June 20.

If you’re not ready for this season but would like to be an SRT during the 2022 season, you may register for testing that begins this August. Being a part of this organization will certainly change your life.

I can guarantee that because of the impact that the people and the job had on

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mine. I hope to see you at the next test, and “I bet you can do that.”

As a lifeguard of 18 years, my number one tip for you and your family would be to please never swim when lifeguards are not on duty. Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard is in the stand. It really is a rule to live by.

(The writer has been with the beach patrol for 18 years and is currently a sergeant. He is a physical education teacher at Berlin Intermediate School.)

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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week:

Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above, the Boardwalk is pictured last Friday morning before the rain and wind put a damper on Memorial Day weekend. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LANDSCAPE WORKERS NEEDED: Must have valid DL. Reliable transportation to work. Call 410-641-2177. The Moore Companies, Berlin, MD. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– C L E A N E R S / VAC AT I O N RENTALS: Needed for Ocean City and Ocean Pines. Experience preferred but not necessary. Text or call 443-397-1189.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPECIAL EVENT SECURITY: Day & Night Shifts available for the OC Air Show. June 17th - 20th.

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PART-TIME FRONTLINE ASSOCIATE Farmers Bank of Willards has a Part-Time Frontline Associate position available at the Talbot Branch, Ocean City location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: jennie.rice@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 06-16-2021 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

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Housing available. Qualified applicants, forward resume with salary requirements to:

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FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER Farmers Bank of Willards has a Full-Time Personal Banker position available at the Talbot Branch, Ocean City location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: jennie.rice@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 06-16-2021 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

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(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (FOR MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE 14-1836(B)(1)(V) PURPOSES ONLY)

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

AND ANY AND ALL PERSON HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INEREST IN THE FEE SIMPLE IN THE PROPERTIES AND PREMISES SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER DESCRIBED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY:

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12300 JAMAICA AVENUE, CONDO UNIT 310, OCEAN CITY MD 21842, 10TH (TENTH) ELECTION DISTRICT, ALL THAT LOT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS JAMAICA CONDOMINIUM II, UNIT 310 Defendants

THOMAS R WILEY Personal Representative

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceed-

ing is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 12300 Jamaica Avenue, Condo Unit 310, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD, SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 Plaintiff

All that lot of land described as Jamaica Condominium II, Unit 310.

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (FOR MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE 14-1836(B)(1)(V) PURPOSES ONLY)

The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 13TH OF MAY, 2021 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 12th day of July, 2021 and redeem the property 12300 Jamaica Avenue, Condo Unit 310, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 21, 2021 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-21, 05-28, 06-04

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JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND IN EQUITY CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000067 TERRAPIN CERTIFICATES, LLC C/O JAMES F. TRUITT, JR.

vs.

BUNGARRA LLC 13308 COLONIAL ROAD AND

AND ANY AND ALL PERSON HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INEREST IN THE FEE SIMPLE IN THE PROPERTIES AND PREMISES SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER DESCRIBED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY: 13308 COLONIAL ROAD, OCEAN CITY MD 21842, 10TH (TENTH) ELECTION DISTRICT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT LOT OF LAND AND IMPS DESCRIBED AS LOT 1550, SECTION 4A, PLAT OF MONTEGO BAY MOBILE HOME PARK Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 13308 Colonial Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land and imps described as Lot 1550, Section 4A, Plat of Montego Bay Mobile Home Park.

The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 13TH OF MAY, 2021 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to ap-

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pear in this Court by the 12th day of July, 2021 and redeem the property 13308 Colonial Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 21, 2021 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 05-21, 05-28, 06-04

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LESLIE LOBOS, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000076 BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff v.

POORMAN TIME SHARE DISPOSAL SERVICES, LLC., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN PINES, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-21-000076, the undersigned Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Borderlinks I Condominium, located at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in

Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, June 07, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit Ae5 Bi35 Bo41 Bu47 Bv48 Bv48 Bv48 Bz52 Bz52 Bz52

Time Interval 15 43 9 42 12 39 46 14 16 38

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees.

A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2021 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call:

Leslie Lobos, Esq., Trustee, at 240-449-8862.

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LESLIE LOBOS, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000077 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff v.

OCEAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN THE VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES, BORDERLINKS CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN PINES, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-21-000077, the undersigned Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Villas of Ocean Pines, located at, 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland, the following described property located in Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, on Monday, June 07, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit Aj10 Ay25 Ay25 Bb28 Bb28 Bb28 Bb28 Bc29 Bc29 Bg33 Bg33

Time Interval 45 46 48 33 35 42 46 13 51 12 32

Bq43 Br44 Br44

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14 36 43

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Villas of Ocean Pines, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees.

A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2021 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Leslie Lobos, Esq., Trustee, at 240-449-8862.

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HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18629 To all persons interested in the estate of JUNE MUNSEY, ESTATE NO. 18629. Notice is given that WILLIAM CATHELL, 10 CRESTHAVEN DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on, MAY 21, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JUNE MUNSEY, who died on JULY 03, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21ST day of NOVEMBER, 2021.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 28, 2021 WILLIAM CATHELL Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 05-28, 06-04, 06-11

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B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET SNOW HILL, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18752 To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN HENRY WILLIAMS, ESTATE NO. 18752. Notice is given that ETHEL BELLE WIDGEON, 100 S. CHURCH STREET, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 was on, MAY 20, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN HENRY WILLIAMS, who died on APRIL 28, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20TH day of NOVEMBER, 2021.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

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Date of Publication MAY 28, 2021 ETHEL BELLE WIDGEON Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 05-28, 06-04, 06-11

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WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18740 To all persons interested in the estate of RENA R. BISHOP. Notice is given that HILLARY M. MOZEIK, 622 OCEAN PARKWAY, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MAY 17, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of RENA R. BISHOP, who died on APRIL 24, 2021 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 HILLARY M. MOZEIK Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 06-04

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MATTHEW G. BATHON ESQ. 899 CASSATT ROAD, #320 BERWYN, PA 19312 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18756 Notice is given that the SURROGATE COURT of GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ, appointed DOROTHY A. CHATTIN, 108 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE, WENONAH, NJ 08090 as the ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate of MICHAEL A. MASLOWSKI, who died on DECEMBER 20, 2020, domiciled in NEW JERSEY, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is G. HOWARD BATHON, whose address is 127 CHARLESBROOKE ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21212.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 DOROTHY A. CHATTIN Foreign Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 06-04, 06-11, 06-18

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JACKSON LAW FIRM, PLLC AARON C JACKSON ESQ. 1215 MANOR DRIVE SUITE 202 MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18762 Notice is given that the REGISTER OF WILLS COURT of YORK COUNTY, PA, appointed JENNIFER W CARTER, 260 LEPPO MILL ROAD, HANOVER, PA 17331 and JEFFREY A WAREHIME, 6840 LAUREL SUMMIT DRIVE, HANOVER, PA 17331 and JOHN ANDREW WAREHIME, 6765 E MOULSTOWN ROAD, HANOVER, PA 17331 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES of the Estate of PATRICIA M WAREHIME who died on DECEMBER 09, 2020, domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is JAMES G STURGILL, whose address is 20 LIBERTY STREET PO BOX 546, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 JENNIFER W CARTER Foreign Personal Representative JEFFREY A WAREHIME Foreign Personal Representative JOHN ANDREW WAREHIME Foreign Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 06-04, 06-11, 06-18

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MINDY G. SUCHINSKY ESQ. 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE. SUITE 775N BETHESDA, MD 20814 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18763 To all persons interested in the estate of BONNIE L DODD, ESTATE NO. 18763.

Notice is given that STEVEN GLENN DODD, 96 WHITING COVE ROAD, LOCUST HILL, VA 23092 and JOEL F. LIPSITZ, 11540 SULLNICK WAY, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878 was on, MAY 26, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of BONNIE L DODD, who died on MAY 12, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by con-

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All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26TH day of NOVEMBER, 2021.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 STEVEN GLENN DODD Personal Representative JOEL F. LIPSITZ Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 06-04, 06-11, 06-18

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B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET SNOW HILL, MD 21863 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18764 To all persons interested in the estate of DONALD LEE NICHOLSON. Notice is given that DORA L. NICHOLSON, 3812 DOGWOOD DRIVE, SNOW HILL, MD 21863, was on MAY 27, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of DONALD LEE NICHOLSON, who died on JANUARY 02, 2013 with a will.

Further information can be

obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 DORA L. NICHOLSON Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 06-04

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JAMES H. PORTER JR, ESQ. 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18766 To all persons interested in the estate of SHIRLEY A WARD. Notice is given that LAURA LUCE, 2463 KLEJ GRANGE ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, and EARL WARD, 2413 KLEJ GRANGE ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 was on MAY 28, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of SHIRLEY A WARD,

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who died on FEBRUARY 12, 2021 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

ESTATE NO. 18767 To all persons interested in the estate of CATHERINE E DYER. Notice is given that JOHN J DYER III, PO BOX 1210, OCEAN CITY, MD

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All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 LAURA LUCE Personal Representative EARL WARD Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 06-04

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ALEX HOUSLEY, ESQUIRE 658 KENILWORTH DRIVE SUITE 20 TOWSON, MD 21204

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21843 was on MAY 28, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of CATHERINE E DYER, who died on JANUARY 18, 2021 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

jection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any ob-

All persons having claims

against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the

June 4, 2021 decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 04, 2021 JOHN J DYER III Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 06-04

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childhood had an emphasis on my need for communication. I didn’t let Apraxia stop me, although growing up with the diagnosis was overwhelming. … The reason I named my blog ‘Fighting for my Voice’ is that I did fight for it. I was the one in the speech therapy rooms desperately wanting to give up, but somehow still kept going. I would soon grow up and face challenges of my own and dealing with society, and having to learn how to advocate for myself. …

Young people and adults with speech disorders are often ashamed of their diagnosis. This is showing you a different way of living. You don’t have to stay silent, and you don’t have to speak like everybody else. You can only be you.

I found my voice whenever I started speaking my truth when I owned my diagnosis. Whenever I started pushing myself to speak, even when I didn’t want to. When I was afraid to. Whenever I was scared to. You are more than a diagnosis.”

Jordan’s book tells his story of navigating through school’s challenges while being different. The book encourages kids to not judge a kid by a disability, reminding “the next time you see a kid like Jordan who can’t speak yet, include them. Make sure to smile and wave! We can express communication in so many ways.”

Included in the book is a poem about Jordan by Laura Baskall Smith, titled “I Am The Child.” It reads, “I am the child who didn’t have a word.

I am the child who fought to be heard.

I am the child who others counted out.

I am the child with whom others had doubt.

I am the child they questioned could learn.

I am the child who would silently yearn.

I am the child with an invisible scar.

I am the child ‘who has come so far.’

I am the man that others didn’t see.

I am the proof that a fighter was in me.

I am the voice for those yet to be heard.

I am their advocate until they too can find the words.”

To be honest, there are days when I wonder whether Carson will ever speak.

Maybe Pam and I are too enabling. We are too caught in daily life to truly wage a war with our child on his speech.

Should we not feed him until he says he’s hungry? Are we doing him a disservice by not being more forceful? Are we wrong to bow to explosive behavior and tantrums when we force speech?

It’s a daily struggle with no easy answers.

We want him to live a happy, productive life. I am confident he will due to his work ethic and patience.

Carson deals with more setbacks on a daily basis than anyone should. His lack of speech is only one part of his disability story. There’s Autism, Duplication 7, ADHD, OCD and some other acronyms. It’s a roller coaster ride, but stories like Jordan’s serve as motivation. Today his book ranks in the top 10 in children’s books in several categories on Amazon. His daily video posts on Facebook confirm our kid can overcome his Apraxia, but it will require a lot of work and focus.

Carson’s journey is not complete.

We do believe in our hearts he will speak. We pray for it. We work for it. We pay for it through speech therapy. We would sacrifice whatever is necessary to provide him a voice. He is not there at this time, but nobody is giving up on him. He will talk. It just hasn’t come.

Yet. (The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)

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Things I Like ...

By Steve Green

OCEAN CITY

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WITH BUNK MANN

Morning sunshine after a couple days of clouds

The big flag displayed on the beach Maryland’s agriculture plates

NBA big guys who play in the paint Outside graduations

Young people moved to tears

College lacrosse playoff games Corn on the cob with crabs

Hearing arcade sounds on the boards People who volunteer

When my kid learns from a mistake

The Beach Plaza Hotel was built by Ethel Griffin Kelley and her son Harry, a future mayor of Ocean City, in 1953. Located on the Boardwalk at 13th Street, the modern looking hotel boasted 132 rooms and a large porch with rocking chairs that overlooked the beach.

Following Ethel's death in 1955, Harry Kelley took over and later added the upscale Bo-Con Apartments (named for his daughters) to the property. He sold the Beach Plaza to Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Flemming in 1964 and they ran it successfully for another three years. In 1967 the hotel was purchased by Brice and Shirley Phillips of Phillips Crab House fame and under their ownership it reached its glory days. They opened Phillips by the Sea in 1973 and it quickly became one of Ocean City's most popular restaurants, famous for both its food and decor. Both the hotel and its restaurant had a large clientele for many years.

The Beach Plaza closed and was put up for sale in 2021 and today sits empty.

It is unknown what the future will bring.

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