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Marlin Week: Hundreds watched 400-plus boats leave the Inlet Monday morning for the offshore fishing canyons in search of a slice of the $9.2 million purse in the 48th Annual White Marlin Open.

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Heroic Actions Save Six While Boat Sinks 60 Miles Offshore

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

Members of the Fishbone crew are pictured preparing to bring the six anglers from Knot Stressin safely aboard their boat.

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OCEAN CITY – There was no shortage of major story lines as the 48th Annual White Marlin Open (WMO) unfolded Monday, but perhaps the biggest one was a crew rescued from a vessel sinking 60 miles off the coast being rescued by another participating boat.

Around 10:30 a.m. on day one of the White Marlin Open, the participating boat Knot Stressin started taking on water about 60 miles off the coast. A distress call went out over the high frequency radio offshore as the six-man crew of the Knot Stressin abandoned the sinking vessel and got into a red inflatable lifeboat.

Coast Guard Sector Virginia received the initial distress call through VHF Channel 16 from the captain of the Knot Stressin, who reported the vessel’s engine room

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was flooded and all aboard were abandoning ship into a life raft. The Coast Guard cutter Sailfish, an 87-foot patrol boat, was diverted to assist along with a crew on a 47-foot motor lifeboat launched from Coast Guard Station Chincoteague.

The crew on the 65-foot Fishbone heard the urgent marine information distress call and responded to the area.

Upon arrival, the Fishbone crew found the Knot Stressin about half submerged with its bow sticking out of the water and its crew in the lifeboat paddling toward them.

Fishbone Captain Bill Chapman carefully backed the boat toward the stranded men in the lifeboat and the Fishbone crew pulled each of them aboard the Good Samaritan vessel. Each was safely transferred to the Fishbone as the Knot Stressin slowly went down.

According to the Fishbone’s social media post, they heard on the radio a boat was sinking and the Coast Guard was coming. The Fishbone got the coordinates, reeled in all of its gear and went toward the Knot Stressin full steam ahead with 3,100 horsepower.

“They lost the fight on a blue marlin, they lost their boat and their personal belongings and fishing gear, but we did save them, and their beer,” according to the Fishbone post. “So, we fed them and added to our amazing team for the day. Terrifying and wonderful at the same time.”

With six rescued individuals on board, along with their inflatable lifeboat, the Fishbone crew went back to the business of fishing in the WMO. While the Fishbone did continue to fish the rest of the day with its extra crew on board, Monday officially went into the books as a lay day because they spent a good portion of their morning rescuing the six stranded anglers from the Knot Stressin, according to WMO officials. Essentially, the Fishbone got an extra day of fishing because of the captain and crew’s heroics. The WMO and the entire sportfishing community praised the Fishbone crew for their heroic efforts, according to a WMO social media post.

“Big thanks to the Fishbone, who helped save the day for some anglers who had to abandon ship today 60 miles offshore,” the post reads. “Everyone is safe and we are thankful for their kindness.”

No injuries were reported, but the 34foot Knot Stressin was determined to be unrecoverable and sank to the bottom in the Poor Man’s Canyon. In addition to having a working VHF radio on board, all of the crewmembers on the Knot Stressin had properly-fitting life jackets and personal locator beacons, which allowed watchstanders to know their exact location.

“There are so many factors that made this case a success,” said Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Sarah Pulliam.

“We have a command center staffed by true professionals, who were able to quickly coordinate the rescue of these individuals, and there are amazing people out on the water who do not hesitate when they hear lives are in danger. There mariners were also well-prepared in terms of having the right safety equipment on board and knowing how to use it.”

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The biggest white marlin as of Thursday was worth $4.9 million for the crew of the Fender Bender.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – With three days of the 2021 White Marlin Open in the books, it appears this year’s event is going to be one of those bookend tournaments.

Each White Marlin Open (WMO) is unique in its own way and this year’s version is again shaping up that way. In some years, the winning white marlin is caught on day one and the angler and boat crew wait out the tense remaining days to see if their fish will hold out throughout the week. Such is the case this year with the Fender Bender and angler Mike Atkinson out of Virginia Beach weighing an 82.5-pounder on Monday temporarily worth $4.9 million.

In other years, the winning white

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is raised at the scale on the last day, which has happened often. It remains to be seen if that is the case this year, but the way the boat-days have been expended, it could be setting up that way. With 444 boats registered, and each choosing to fish three of the five days, that amounts to a total of 1,332 boat fishing days.

Nearly all the 444 boats participating in the WMO fished Monday and Tuesday. A total of 421 fished on Monday, and 420 fished on Tuesday. With the weather turning snotty, just 36 went out on Wednesday and 51 fished on Thursday. That means 404 boats had an eligible fishing day left on Friday.

While the leaderboard is filled out in every category, it could be erased and rewritten by the close of Friday with so many boats heading out on the final day. If recent history is any indication, it likely will happen again this year, although the Fender Bender’s 82.5 white marlin is more than big enough to win the top prize in most years.

The WMO prides itself on conservation and remarkable catch-and-release rates and that has been the case again this week through the first three days.

Through Wednesday, 321 white marlin had been released and just five boated, including the Fender Bender’s 82.5pounder. Similarly, 38 blue marlin had been released through Wednesday with just one boated. That single boated blue marlin is a 559.5-pounder weighed by angler Chris Perry on the Mama C out of Virginia Beach that was worth $800,000 as of late Thursday.

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The 559.5-pound blue marlin – worth an estimated $800,000 as of Thursday - was caught by the Mama C on Monday. There were no qualifying blue marlin weighed in last year’s tourney.

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444 Boats Vying For $9.2M In Prize Money

be close to qualifying, boat crews will often bring one to the scale at host Harbour Island that falls short of the minimum requirements until some benchmarks are set.

The minimum weight for white marlin is and remains 70 pounds. However, a 70-inch minimum length was added this year to avoid bringing undersized whites to the scale. Tournament founder and director Jim Motsko addressed the issue this week during his WMO introduction.

“Before it was just 70 pounds,” he said. “We did change the minimum length for white marlin to 70 inches with the minimum weight at 70 pounds.

We’re doing this to try to kill less white marlin, because last year, our country came extremely close to exceeding the amount of billfish that we are allowed to boat along the east coast. We want you to be respectful of that and not bring in an undersized or under weight fish for a picture.”

Again, 444 boats are registered, and the total purse is estimated at around $9.2 million. Heading into Thursday, the Fender Bender’s 82.5 white marlin sat alone on the leaderboard in that category and was worth $4.9 million. The Mama C’s 559.5 blue marlin was the

only one on the leaderboard in that category and was worth $800,000.

In the tuna category, angler Lawrence Morejon on the Seven out of Stuart, Fla., held the top spot heading into Thursday with a 137-pounder temporarily worth $1.12 million. The Afishionado was in second with a 96-pounder worth $1,500, the Reely Chaotic was in third with an 83-pounder worth $70,000, the Cookie Monster was in fourth with a 69.5-pounder worth $100,000, the Right Place was in fifth with a 68.5pounder worth $40,000, and the A Few G’s was in sixth with a 66.5-pounder worth $90,000.

The lone wahoo on the leaderboard heading into Thursday was a 48.5pounder caught by the Island Hopper worth $2,000. In the dolphin division, the Kilo Charlie was in first with a 31.5-pounder worth $20,000. The Due Course was in second with a 31pounder worth $2,000, while the Point Runner was in third. Joining the leaderboard in the dolphin category was NBA legend Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 team, which ironically weighed a 23pounder on Wednesday that was worth $20,000. The lone shark on the leaderboard heading into Thursday was a 123.5-pounder worth $120,000.

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City Council’s Small Cell Towers Denial Challenged

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – After resort officials denied a private sector telecommunications company’s request to install three small-cell nodes in residential areas of the town in June, the company late last month filed suit in federal court seeking a reversal of the decision.

A divided Mayor and Council in June voted 4-3 to deny a request from Crown Castle to install small-cell nodes in three north-end residential neighborhoods.

Crown Castle was seeking permission to install the nodes in three areas zoned residential (R-1) including Marlin Drive, Bering Road and Old Landing Road. For the record, Crown Castle installs small cell towers and nodes around the resort and contracts with wireless providers such as Verizon and Sprint, for example, to provide the telecommunications hardware.

In March, Crown Castle came before the Mayor and Council with a request to install six new small cell towers in residential areas, including three in the Montego Bay community and the other aforementioned locations. At the time, the council voted 5-1 to deny the three Montego Bay locations, and a motion to approve the other three locations died for lack of a second.

In June, Crown Castle came back with a request to approve the three nodes in the other R-1 residential areas, but, after considerable debate, the council voted 4-3 to deny the request. Again, for the record, wireless facilities providers such as Crown Castle are essentially free to install equipment in public rights of way per the federal Communications Act approved in 1996 and challenges have been upheld in different jurisdictions around the country.

For its part, the town of Ocean City has a right to deny locations or designs of the nodes for aesthetic reasons. Although the council has been consistently divided on the issue, it has been reluctant to approve the nodes in R-1 residential areas.

After getting denied on the three planned nodes in the R-1 neighborhoods in June, Crown Castle late last month filed a complaint in U.S. District Court seeking a reversal of the council’s decision.

“Crown Castle has attempted to work cooperatively with the town for several years to obtain approval for Crown Castle to deploy necessary advanced telecommunications facilities to serve residential areas of the town,” the complaint reads. “While it appeared that the town was originally working with Crown Castle towards deployment of the three R-1 nodes, after Crown Castle made several rounds of changes in designs and locations in response to feedback from the town, the town’s Mayor and Council votSEE NEXT PAGE

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ed to deny Crown Castle’s application to deploy the three R-1 nodes. There was no public opposition to the three R-1 nodes, and following its investigation and due diligence, Crown Castle has determined that it could not utilize existing utility poles in the area.”

The complaint goes to great lengths to describe the council’s meeting minutes and the various motions and ultimate votes to deny the request. According to the complaint, the town is required by the federal Communications Act to provide evidence in writing substantiating the denial.

“The town’s denial was not supported by substantial evidence contained in the written record, and the denial effectively prohibits the provision of telecommunications services and personal wireless services in the vicinity of the proposed three R-1 nodes,” the complaint reads.

“The prohibition is in violation of the federal Communications Act. Ultimately, the town’s denial is unreasonable and unjustified and, therefore, the town unreasonably withheld its consent in breach of the right-of-way use agreement.”

The complaint asserts Crown Castle carefully, and in conjunction with the city engineer’s office, searched for appropriate locations for the north-end residential node locations and the sites were chosen because they were determined to have the least impact.

“The specific location of each node is carefully identified based on multiple parameters, including other wireless facilities in potential wireless carrier customers’ networks and, as a result, the nodes cannot easily be moved or changed without significantly impacting the other nodes in Crown Castle’s network, as well as the other facilities in Crown Castle’s wireless carrier customer networks,” the complaint reads.

The complain asserts the small cell nodes in the residential areas are needed to close gaps in wireless service to meet a greater demand.

“Crown Castle needs to construct its telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-way in the town so that such services are available to residential areas of the town,” the complaint reads. “In order to construct its networks and facilities, and therefore provide telecommunications services, Crown Castle must have access to the public rights-of-way in which to install and modify its equipment.”

When Crown Castle wants to deploy small wireless facilities, it submits to the Mayor and Council a request showing the proposed locations and designs of the nodes, including photo simulations showing what the installations would look like.

“Despite being authorized by the town to deploy small wireless facilities in certain areas of the town, Crown Castle has sought for many years to obtain approval to install needed small wireless facilities in areas of the town zoned R-1,” the complaint reads. “Despite Crown Castle’s at-

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tempts to work closely with town officials and staff and to address any concerns or issues raised by the town, the town has demonstrated an unwillingness to approve small wireless facilities in the R-1 zone.”

The complaint filed in late July asserts the town holds Crown Castle to a different standard then that of other wireless equipment providers.

“Other communications providers in the town are not subject to aesthetic regulations equivalent to those imposed on Crown Castle as a condition of deploying their communications facilities in the public rights-of-way,” the complaint reads.

“The town’s refusal to approve Crown Castle’s installation of its three R-1 nodes in the rights-of-way apparently based on vague subjective aesthetic preferences that are not equally applied to all right-ofway occupants, prevents Crown Castle from the opportunity to compete in a fair and balanced regulatory environment, and is, therefore, an unlawful prohibition of the Communications Act.” The complaint seeks an expedited review of the case, declarations and judgments that the town’s denial is not supported by evidence and an order to require the town to grant Crown Castle’s applications to install and operate the three nodes in the R-1 areas among other things.

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Worcester Health Agency Marks 200th Vaccine Clinic

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department is recognizing residents, staff and community partners as it celebrates its 200th COVID-19 vaccine clinic.

On Monday, the local health department celebrated its 200th vaccine clinic with concurrent events at the Berlin and Pocomoke health centers.

Public Affairs Officer Travis Brown said the milestone highlights the efforts of clinic staff, community partners and volunteers to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to

the community.

“It’s really been an all-hands-on-deck approach,” he said.

The health department this week recognized community partners – including Atlantic General Hospital, the Pocomoke Elks Lodge, state and local government agencies, and various fire department – with a #ThankYouFor200 campaign to celebrate its 200th clinic.

But Brown said the agency isn’t stopping there. In the coming weeks, several clinics have been scheduled at locations throughout Worcester County.

“We’re trying to meet people where they are,” he said.

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As of Monday, the agency has distributed more than 13,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials say 62% of Worcester’s population has received at least one dose while 56% have been fully vaccinated, including 27% of youth ages 12 to 17.

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Brown said the health department held a total of 64 clinics in June and July and vaccinated more than 400 individuals during that time. He noted, however, that interest in receiving the vaccine has waned in recent months.

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“Our vaccination rates are consistently within the top 10 across the state … but we always want to be higher,” he said.

“We are doing as much as we can to make sure clinics are visible, available, convenient and welcoming.”

Brown encouraged people ages 12 and older to get vaccinated if they are able. He noted information on the vaccine and health department clinics are posted on worcesterhealth.org.

“We have seen an uptick in the delta variant and things are opening back up, which is the main driver of this,” he said.

“We know everyone wants to return to normal, but one of the best things we can do is make sure as many people as possible get vaccinated. It protects your family, and it protects your community.”

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For more information, visit worcesterhealth.org or call 667-253-2140 during business hours. Online appointments and walk-ins for vaccine clinics are welcome.

“We understand it’s been a rough year and that we want to return to normal,” Brown said. “But keep in mind COVID is still out there.”

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In 2012, the town abandoned its traditional curbside recycling program in favor of transporting the tons of trash collected to Covanta, a waste-to-energy incineration facility in Chester, Pa. The town’s public works department collects trash from residential and commercial sources each day and transports it to the solid waste facility at 65th Street, where it is loaded onto tractor-trailers and sent to Covanta near Philadelphia.

At the Covanta facility, the town’s trash is incinerated, and the steam produced during the process is used to turn turbines that produce renewable energy. The byproduct of the waste-to-energy method at Covanta is strictly regulated by federal and state agencies and scrubbers are used to eliminate or at least reduce the impact of the emissions on the communities surrounding the plant.

On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them a renewal of the contract with Covanta, which is currently set to expire on Dec. 31. The negotiated renewal calls for a two-year contract with Covanta, with a series of three oneyear extensions. City Manager Doug Miller explained the contract renewal was carefully renegotiated and Covanta returned its signed copy late last week.

Miller said it was now up to the Mayor and Council to decide to renew the contract and authorize him to sign the renewal.

Back in 2012, the town entered a contract with Covanta to accept our municipal solid waste at the waste-to-energy facility. Initially, it was two contracts, one with Covanta, and one with a hauler, but the contracts were later

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combined. The contract up for renewal on Monday was a single-source contract for the hauling and waste disposal.

“In that contract, there was a series of extensions and we took advantage of all of those extensions,” Miller said.

“The last extension sunsets at the end of this year. Given that we have had a good working relationship with Covanta and the waste-to-energy method of getting rid of our municipal solid waste is unique to our nature as a resort town, the staff recommends to the council that we seek future extensions. We put a team together from different disciplines and started negotiating a contract. What you have before you is a two-year extension with three one-year options.”

Before the contract renewal was put before a vote, however, the council heard from a number of private citizens about the waste-to-energy method as opposed to traditional recycling. Local resident Mary Harrison said the town should explore other alternatives to the waste-to-energy contract with Covanta.

“I respectfully request this contract is not awarded to a single source,” she said. “I think we need to look at alternative ways to dispose of the town’s waste. Without benchmarking, how do we know we’re getting the best bang for our buck.”

Another local resident said visitors are often stunned to learn the town does not do traditional recycling.

“It’s embarrassing being a resident here and people come and visit and can’t believe we don’t recycle,” she said.

“Burning recyclables is certainly not a very environmentally friendly thing to do. We have a landfill here in Worcester County that is a cheaper alternative to what we’re doing. We’re hearing the boycott word because we’re sending our trash to be burned in another neighborhood.”

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Ocean City because the town does not recycle, but rather sends its trash to be incinerated in a facility in a decidedly less affluent community near Philadelphia.

“It’s time for the town to step forward and do the right thing,” she said.

“We’re burning plastic and metals and the scrubbers can only do so much. It’s not the direction we need to go. I’d like to see Ocean City go back and reconsider recycling. People are astounded all of the trash generated in this town is not recycled.”

Local resident Scott Chismar said town officials were being unfairly labeled for sending the resort’s trash to be incinerated in another community, but agreed alternatives could be explored going forward.

“Some people have gone a little bit crazy and each one of you has been accused of environmental racism and the boycott word has been tossed around and I find that to be upsetting,” he said. “A lot of things can happen in 24 months. There are some reasonable folks and there could be a meeting of the minds to come up with some alternatives. Some folks are absolutely convinced it could be done cheaper than what we’re doing. There are alternatives out there and I hope you take the 24 months to listen to reasonable people and find a way to make everybody happy.”

Local resident Josh Chamberlain, who is co-founder of the progressive composting program to dispose of the waste generated by many resort restaurants in an environmentally-friendly way, agreed alternatives to the wasteto-energy method should be explored.

Chamberlain asked if the contract renewal would curtail his composting efforts in any way. Miller assured him the Covanta contract would not stand in the way of any of his composting efforts or any other recycling alternatives.

“Covanta is extremely supportive of any efforts to compost and there are no contractual issues there,” he said. “If we set up drop-off centers somewhere, they wouldn’t have a problem with that either.”

Councilman Mark Paddack said he was part of the town’s original curbside recycling and sorting program years ago and continues to recycle on his own, but said the Covanta solution continues to make sense.

“I was part of that recycling program,” he said. “When the town disbanded traditional recycling, it was because the market for recyclables had plummeted to the point it wasn’t even close to cost-neutral. At that point, I had the same opinion as a number of people in this room. Why are we not doing this?”

Paddack also addressed the assertion the Covanta contract was generating bad publicity for the town.

“A comment was made this is bad publicity for the Town of Ocean City,” he said. “According to whom and what po-

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litical narrative? We’ve gotten dozens of emails from non-residents saying the Town of Ocean City is wrong for doing waste-to-energy. That’s their opinion, but we have eight million people that go through this town every year and think it’s very disingenuous when they start playing the race card. The Town of Ocean City contributes just 3% of the trash that goes to Covanta and we’re the racists? How many other communities are sending their trash to Covanta?”

Paddack questioned the sources of the proposed boycott.

“When we hear the word boycott, I don’t know how many of those that claim they’re going to boycott Ocean City have ever been here or even planned

to come here,” he said. “I strongly urge everyone to come here and enjoy the scenery and the amenities and the restaurants, but when you come here, you have to be responsible just like you are in your home communities. Until I hear other alternatives, right now this is what’s on the table.”

Councilman John Gehrig said a return to traditional recycling or other alternatives could be explored going forward, but at the moment, the contract with Covanta was to soon expire and action was needed to renew it.

“Not everybody is on the same side of this issue,” he said. “I get it. The reality right now is this expires at the end of the year and we have to do something.

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Having a new plan requires a whole lot of details that, quite frankly, couldn’t be executed by Dec. 31. Money is part of it, but, obviously, the environment is the biggest part of it.”

Gehrig said the council was open to hearing about alternatives, but time was of the essence to renew the contract.

“The reality is we have some smart people that come before us with good ideas to help the community,” he said.

“We’re happy to hear all of those ideas.

Today, we have a contract that expires in four months and we have a decision we need to make today for the Town of Ocean City. Two years goes by fast, and if somebody has better ideas, bring them forward because we are open to them.”

The council voted 7-0 to authorize Miller to renew the contract with Covanta for two years with three one-year extensions that could be executed.

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‘We Will Continue To Feel This Loss For A Long Time To Come’

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – The school system is asking the community to support a local family following the sudden death of Worcester County Board of Education President Eric Cropper. He was 48.

Cropper, who was elected to the school board in 2014 and was currently serving as president, passed away suddenly July 30. The school system launched a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $25,000 to help his family.

The outpouring of support led to the goal being revised to $35,000 within days of the campaign beginning.

“On behalf of our Board of Education, our faculty, staff, and students, we are heartbroken over the sudden loss of our Board president, Mr. Eric Cropper,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said in a state-

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ment. “Eric was part of the fabric of our school system long before he became a leader on our board. He was a graduate of our schools, a father to three children in our schools, a husband to one of our Central Office leaders, and he was a friend to everyone he met. Eric was a kind soul, who brought his love for our schools to life through his work on our board.”

Cropper, who was a licensed real estate agent specializing in commercial sales, was elected to represent District 6 on the school board in 2014. At the time, he said he ran for the position because he wanted to ensure the quality of the school system was maintained. He was committed to working with his fellow board members to keep students’ best interests at heart. Cropper was also active in his church, Taylorville United Methodist Church, and took pride in his

family’s long history on the Eastern Shore. He leaves behind his wife, Bess, who is the resources and management and monitoring facilitator at Worcester County Public Schools, and three children. He was a 1990 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School.

“He has given so much of his time and effort to our schools, and he undoubtedly would have continued to do so,” Taylor said. “So, it is our hope that through the GoFundMe campaign, we can show his family just a bit of the kindness that Eric so willingly shared with our community.”

The campaign as of Wednesday morning had raised in excess of $25,000 through 200 donors. To donate, visit https://gofund.me/e57a00d3.

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his work in education, we hope to contribute toward scholarships for his three children to attend college,” Taylor said.

“All proceeds will go directly to the Cropper family. We sincerely thank everyone who has already so graciously lent their support to the Cropper family, whether it be through donating, kind messages, or sending their love and prayers. We will continue to feel this loss for a long time to come, but we are grateful to see our community coming together in a way that honors Eric's life and legacy.” ERIC CROPPER Other local officials also expressed their sadness following Cropper’s untimely death.

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, Commissioner Chip Bertino said the community had sustained “a gut punch” with the passing of such an engaged, devoted individual. Bertino said Cropper gave his all for Worcester County.

“He was a good man and he’ll be missed,” he said.

Former Board of Education member Bob Rothermel served four years with Cropper on the board and reflected on a shared experience. In June, like Rothermel had done twice before with his own sons in years past as board chair, Cropper was able to congratulate his oldest son, Eric Jr., on the Stephen Decatur High School graduation stage.

“Eric was a fine man. He was the epitome of a ‘family man,’” Rothermel said.

“He beamed with pride about his wife and kids and thoroughly enjoyed community service. He was a local through and through and loved and cared deeply about our schools. He was exactly the type of person you would want representing our kids and their interests on the school board.”

Board of Education member Todd Ferrante, who was elected to replace Rothermel after he stepped down as Ocean City’s school board representative in 2018, said serving with Cropper over the last three years was a pleasure. Ferrante echoed many of Rothermel’s sentiments about Cropper.

“If there were more people like Eric Cropper in this world, the world would be a better place. He was always kind, respectful, polite and never confrontational,” Ferrante said. “Even when he disagreed with you, he did it in a kind, polite way. He will be missed by so many.

He loved Worcester County Public Schools with all his heart. Seeing kids, and not just his own, flourish made him very happy. He beamed whenever he talked about his kids and his smile always lit up the room when he was talking about them. He was always fully engaged with the school system and worked for the betterment of all 6,800 kids. It’s been a very difficult week thinking about his family and their loss.”

A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Rd, Berlin, Md. 21811. Rev. Bill Littleton will officiate. Friends may call on Friday morning from 9-11 at the church.

SU Professor To Help With Financial Fraud Investigations

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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SNOW HILL – A special investigator is expected to assist the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office with financial fraud investigations.

The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to approve a request from Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser to authorize a special investigator position to help with financial investigations. The position will be filled by a Salisbury University professor who is a certified fraud examiner and attorney who was previously a federal law enforcement officer with the FDIC. “I’m excited to be able to even present this opportunity,” Heiser said. “It’s really a revolutionary program that Salisbury University has started.”

Heiser told the commissioners she was seeking approval to have Salisbury University professor David Weber to assist her office as a special investigator.

He’s a licensed attorney, certified fraud examiner and former law enforcement officer with the FDIC. “He would be a great benefit to us,” she said.

Heiser said he was willing to work without compensation and in addition to serving as a special investigator could be an expert witness in complex financial cases.

“The service we would need to be able to make the strongest case possible for prosecution sometimes is very cost prohibitive because it requires forensic accountants and their services are very expensive,” Heiser said. “He’d be willing to serve in that role.”

She said his upper level students could assist as well, though her office would be able to decide which students were eligible.

Commissioner Chip Bertino questioned why Weber was willing to offer the county so much at no charge.

“He’s willing to do it because it benefits his students,” Heiser said. “The practical work experiences — they’d be testifying in court potentially. He really is committed to showing the students what a certified fraud examiner and what a financial abuse investigation would look like. He has over 20 years of experience in that role. When I say expert witness, he’s like a unicorn. I couldn’t find somebody with better qualifications.”

Commissioner Ted Elder said he was pleased to see elder financial exploitation on the list of cases the Salisbury University program targeted. Heiser agreed and said she’d been trying since 2019 to find someone skilled in that area.

“I do see it as a gap for our county,” she said.

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OCEAN CITY – An entire city block in the downtown area could become a major hotel, conference center and restaurant and retail complex after resort planners this week tacitly approved the conceptual plans.

Last week, the new owners of the iconic Phillips Beach Plaza property came before the Mayor and Council

seeking conceptual approval of conveying an alley that bisects the property between 13th and 14th streets from the Boardwalk to Baltimore Avenue, a request to which the elected officials agreed pending what will likely become a lengthy, multi-layered approval process. On Tuesday, the developers presented conceptual plans to bring a major Margaritaville hotel, conference center, restaurant and bar, and retail complex to the city block between 13th and 14th streets from the Boardwalk to Baltimore Avenue.

On Tuesday, the developers presented tentative plans to the Ocean City Planning Commission in order to gage the body’s general feelings about the project. Again, the project is in its very early stages in the approval process and there are numerous details to work out including on-site parking issues and the disposition of the cityowned alley, essentially Washington Lane. The commission voiced some early concerns about the amount of onsite parking for the vast project, along with concerns about retaining public access to the alley, but by and large, the commission endorsed the plan conceptually.

Local attorney Hugh Cropper said the intent on Tuesday was to essentially gage the commission’s overall feelings and concerns about the proposed project before making a formal presentation.

“The developers decided to bring this plan to you and get your ideas before making a formal submission,” he said. “In a prior informal step in the process, they appeared before the Mayor and Council to discuss a sale, abandonment or other way to acquire the alley. Conceptually, the Mayor and Council approved that, which will allow us to move forward.”

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City gained a win this week in an appeal challenging the town’s ordinance prohibiting female toplessness in public, but the victory was tempered somewhat by an acknowledgment public sensibility on the issue may be changing.

A three-judge U.S. Fourth Circuit panel this week denied an appeal in a federal civil suit challenging the town’s ordinance prohibiting female toplessness in public in the same areas where men can be shirtless. The opinion released on Wednesday came after a U.S. District Court judge in 2020 granted the Town of Ocean City summary judgment in the federal case challenging the resort’s female toplessness ordinance.

In January 2018, a civil suit was filed in U.S. District Court challenging an emergency ordinance passed by the Mayor and Council in June 2017 prohibiting females from going topless in the same areas as men are allowed to go shirtless, including the beach and Boardwalk, for example. The plaintiffs in the case, including local resident Chelsea Eline and four others, argued the emergency ordinance passed by the Mayor and Council in June 2017 violated their constitutional rights allowing them, and ostensibly any other woman who chose to do so, to go topless in certain areas of

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In April 2020, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed the case, essentially opining Ocean City officials have a better understanding of the public sensibilities of their residents and visitors regarding the issue of allowing women to go topless in the same public areas where men are allowed to go shirtless, including the beach and Boardwalk for example. The U.S. District Court’s ruling in the case relied largely on the precedent-setting U.S. v. Biocic case heard by the Supreme Court nearly three decades ago. In June 1989, a woman was cited and fined $25 for going topless on a beach in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in violation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife regulations.

After the U.S. District Court judge dismissed the case, Eline and the other four plaintiffs filed an appeal in the Fourth Circuit, seeking to overturn the lower court’s ruling in favor of the Town of Ocean City.

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OCEAN CITY – The Nao Santa Maria is set to dock in Ocean City on Aug. 11 and remain until Sept. 5.

The full-scale replica of a 15th Century merchant vessel, known as a carrack, showcases what would have been seen as modern innovation 550 years ago. The Nao Victoria Foundation designed and built the replica Santa Maria in 2017 and it has been touring around seaports all over the country in recent years.

Setting sail on a voyage to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the 1400s was like sending astronauts to space in the 21st Century – it’s been done but opening it to all of humanity takes further collaborative initiative, new ways of thinking and additional new risk. Boarding the vessel and stepping back five centuries into the past yields tales of history related to boat building and tales on the sea with vessels like the Nao Santa Maria.

“We are excited to host a piece of history right here in Ocean City,” said Special Events Director Frank Miller. “We have hosted other tall ships, but this is a first for the Nao Santa Maria.”

The ship will dock at 3rd Street and the bay and will be open to the public from Aug. 12 through Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. each day. Tickets are available at the dock or by visiting www.naosantamaria.org. The pricing is $15 for adults, $5 for kids from 5-10 years old, under 5 are free with an adult. Family tickets are $35 and include two adults and up to three kids that are 5-12 years old. The fourth child pays $5 for the family ticket.

For more information, visit www.ococean.com/events/nao-santa-maria2021 or www.naosantamaria.org.

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OPA Candidate Deemed Ineligible For Election; Farr Votes Will Not Count

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN PINES – Three board members are calling for a special meeting to discuss this year’s election after it was announced votes for board candidate Rick Farr would be invalidated.

In an interview this week, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Director Doug Parks said he and fellow board members Tom Janasek and Camilla Rogers have requested a meeting to discuss the possibility of a new election after learning Farr did not meet the requirements for candidacy, and as such all votes for him would be invalidated.

“Right now we are working to finalize the date and time,” he said.

The news comes days after Rogers announced issues pertaining to Farr’s ownership status had made him ineligible for election to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors. According to the association’s bylaws, candidates must be a recorded property owner within Ocean Pines on Jan. 1 of the year in which the election is held.

“Mr. Farr was initially determined to be eligible based on his connection with 21 Bird Nest Drive, the address he listed on his candidate application,” she said.

“Based on all available documents, including county land records and SDAT, the initial determination that Mr. Farr was eligible to be elected was made in an error.”

In an online forum, Rogers said she learned of the issue last week after the general manager received an anonymous report. She said she and OPA’s legal counsel immediately contacted Farr and requested documentation to support his ownership status as of Jan. 1.

“OPA’s legal counsel followed up with several emails to Mr. Farr and Mr. Farr’s attorney requesting these documents,” she said. “On July 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., Mr. Farr provided a letter from his attorney confirming that he is the current Trustee of the Trust that owns 21 Bird Nest Drive. Mr. Farr later provided a copy of the Farr Living Trust. The letter and the trust document included no additional facts or opinions that would lead me to conclude that Mr. Farr was the owner of record of 21 Bird Nest Drive as of January 1, 2021.”

In a special meeting last Friday, OPA attorney Jeremy Tucker said Farr became a trustee of the trust on or after May 17, according to legal documents from Farr’s attorney.

In a statement this week, however, Farr said his name was on the trust prior to Jan. 1, 2019. He added he wasn’t given a chance to provide additional documentation before the association announced his ineligibility.

“I am disappointed that the announcement was sent disqualifying me by Cami Rogers on Saturday, July 31, 2021, when my attorney was still in active discussions with Jeremy Tucker and Cami Rogers,” he said, “and given that they did

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not send the email until 7:29 p.m. on Friday night to my attorney asking for further clarification I should have been afforded the time until at least Monday night to call this decision.”

According to a GoFundMe page set up this week to cover Farr’s legal costs, Farr’s attorney had sent responses to the association’s questions, as well as a legal opinion, on Monday morning. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fundraiser had raised more than $1,600.

“The association is splitting hairs on verbiage,” the GoFundMe page reads.

“Rick Farr’s attorney stands by the fact that he is and was an owner prior to January 1. Because the board is not acting in good to resolve this issue that effects all of us who voted, we must now go toward litigation where a judge will interpret the trust. In doing so, we are going to seek an injunction to halt the election until this issue is heard before a judge.”

President Larry Perrone stood behind the association’s decision this week. In an interview Tuesday, he said OPA had received no new documentation from Farr’s attorney to reverse course.

“The decision was based on the documentation provided to us,” he said.

Rogers noted the Board of Directors reviewed several options last Friday and “determined that proceeding with the election but invalidating the votes for Mr. Farr was the best course of action.”

“If a Member has submitted or submits a ballot voting for Mr. Farr and another candidate, the Member’s vote for Mr. Farr will be invalidated, but the vote for the other candidate will remain valid,” she said in her statement.

Since last week’s announcement, community members have called on association officials to redo this year’s election, which has a deadline of Aug. 11 to return ballots. Several argued they had returned their ballot, only to learn they would get one vote instead of two.

Perrone said the board is working to schedule a date and time for the special meeting. It was announced Wednesday the special meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines golf clubhouse.

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Chief Administrator Retires After 25 Years With County

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners honored outgoing Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins for 25 years of service to the county this week.

The commissioners on Tuesday presented Higgins, who is set to retire Aug. 20, with a commendation noting his contributions to Worcester County during the last 25 years.

“You always put the county first and that’s what’s important,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.

Higgins began serving as the county’s finance officer in 1996, providing financial guidance and leadership to the commissioners. In 2013, he was appointed chief administrative officer. Mitrecic said that during his time in Worcester County, Higgins had led all aspects of government operations. Higgins navigated the county through a period of national economic decline and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“His prudent fiscal management secured the county’s solid financial standing, resulting in clean opinions from TGM Group LLC for each annual audit since 1996, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 13 consecutive years, and credit ratings of AA for Fitch, AA+ for Standard and Poor’s, and Aa2 for Moody’s Investor

Pictured, from left, congratulating Harold Higgins, right, on his retirement are Commissioners Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, Joe Mitrecic, Josh Nordstrom, Diana Purnell, Ted Elder and Bud Church.

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Services,” Mitrecic read from Tuesday’s commendation.

Higgins was also credited with overseeing key construction projects such as the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library, Showell Elementary School and Snow Hill High School.

Mitrecic said Higgins’ dedication to the county was commendable.

“I know your employees love you,” he said. “The commissioners over the years

have loved and hated you, mostly loved you.”

Higgins, who with his wife Theresa, plans to spend more time with his four adult children and seven grandchildren during retirement, offered praise for the staff he’s worked with during his time in Worcester County.

“It’s been said if you want to go quickly go alone, if you want to go far together,” he said. “During this journey of 25

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years, I’ve had the good fortune of traveling with some outstanding people and we have gone far.”

Higgins said he was fortunate to follow in the footsteps of John Yankus and Gerry Mason, the county’s prior chief administrative officers.

“I have tried to build on their legacy,” he said. “I was not born here or raised here but I chose to live here and raise my family here. Worcester County may not have been my first love, but it will be my last.”

He encouraged the employees he is leaving behind at the government center to remember the Worcester way — honesty, integrity and hard work.

“Most of all listen and be kind to our constituents,” he said.

Weston Young, the incoming chief administrative officer, is looking forward to his new role but said it had been “an absolute pleasure” working with Higgins.

“He is a consummate professional who always put staff first and remained an outstanding fiscal steward of the county,” he said.

Young, who was hired in 2020 to serve as assistant chief administrative officer, was selected in April to be Higgins’ replacement. Though a name has not yet been announced, following interviews yesterday the commissioners have now selected someone for the assistant chief administrative officer position.

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“In the past we passed the bill for Kari’s Law,” said Worcester County Emergency Services Director Billy Birch.

“This is just putting the fine schedule to it.”

Kari’s Law ensures that anyone can reach a 911 call center when dialing 911 from a multi-line telephone system. The law is named in honor of Kari Hunt, who was killed in a motel room by her estranged husband, according to 911.gov. Though her daughter tried to call 911 four times, the calls never went through because the motel phone system required a user to dial “9” before any outside call.

Following the commissioners’ approval of a legislative bill implementing the requirement that multi-line telephone systems allow for direct dialing of 911 last month, Birch this week presented a fine schedule. The schedule calls for a $100 fine for the first violation and a $250 fine for each additional violation.

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked if current phone systems would have to be retrofitted.

Birch said they would not, but added that he was working with the fire marshal regarding the inspection process.

Bertino asked what would happen if an existing business was inspected by the fire marshal and was determined not to have the correct phone system.

“We’d try to do education first,” Birch said. “We haven’t had any pop up to my knowledge so far.”

Bertino said he was concerned that existing businesses might be forced to upgrade their phone systems.

“That could be pretty costly to a small business person,” he said.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic pointed out that most businesses had likely already had their fire inspections done this year.

“It is state law,” he said of Kari’s Law. “It benefits the public that they come into compliance.”

The commissioners voted 6-1, with Bertino opposed, to approve the fine schedule.

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Domestic Assault Arrest OCEAN CITY – A local man is facing assault and reckless endangerment charges.

Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers began an investigation last week into an alleged domestic assault that had occurred days earlier. The female victim reportedly told police her husband, identified as Rocky Kimbrew, 59, of Ocean City, had assaulted her. The victim told officers she was leaving through the back door of the restaurant where she worked when she briefly hugged a male co-worker before proceeding to her vehicle.

As the victim was getting in her vehicle in the parking lot, she observed Kimbrew sitting in his vehicle, according to police reports. The victim reportedly told police Kimbrew was waiting in the parking lot of her place of employment to watch her.

Kimbrew reportedly drove his vehicle next to the victim’s vehicle and began screaming at her. He had seen the victim hug the male co-worker and began accusing her of infidelity, according to police reports. The victim left the area to avoid further confrontation, and while she was stopped at a red light, Kimbrew reportedly struck her vehicle’s rear bumper with his vehicle’s front bumper, according to police reports.

Fearing for her life, the victim drove to a shopping center parking lot, but Kim-

COPS & COURTS brew did not follow her again after the collision. While at the parking lot, the victim got a text message from Kimbrew telling her not to come back to their shared home. Kimbrew reportedly texted he would kill the victim if he ever saw her again, according to police reports.

About three hours later, Kimbrew texted the victim again advising her to come home and retrieve her belongings. When the victim went to the home, she found Kimbrew had destroyed much of their shared property, according to police reports. Kimbrew reportedly continued to threaten to kill the victim and told her he should have run her over in the restaurant parking lot earlier in the night, according to police reports.

When the victim tried to leave the residence, Kimbrew reportedly shoved her in the side of the head, causing her to lose her balance. She eventually left without collecting any of her belongings, according to police reports. Kimbrew was ultimately arrested and charged with sec-

ond-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Motel Assault Charges OCEAN CITY – A Taneytown, Md., man was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting a teenage girl in a downtown motel room.

Around 5:25 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the motel for a welfare check. Upon arrival, OCPD officers observed two juvenile females standing next to a Jeep while sobbing. One of the teenage females was nursing an injured elbow, according to police reports. There were also two toddler-aged juveniles inside the vehicle, according to police reports.

While the suspect, later identified as James Swartz, 31, of Taneytown, Md., and an adult female were packing their belongings into the Jeep, OCPD officers were approached by a witness, who was an employee of a Boardwalk candy store.

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August 6, 2021 The witness told police the family entered the store and purchased some candy before Swartz and the adult female began a verbal altercation, according to police reports.

The witness told police he walked out of the store to ensure the verbal altercation between the couple did not turn physical. The witness told officers the female of the couple sat in the Jeep while Swartz walked up a flight of stairs to their motel room, according to police reports. One of the teenage juvenile females went to the motel room when Swartz grabbed her shoulders and threw her against the door frame.

OCPD officers interviewed Swartz, who told police the argument began when the two teenage girls advised they wanted to get henna tattoos that Swartz had deemed inappropriate. When his girlfriend asked Swartz why he thought the henna tattoo design was inappropriate, the argument escalated, according to police reports.

Swartz reportedly told police he attempted to diffuse the situation by going back to the motel room and that the teenage girl was injured by accident. The victim was interviewed and told police she was in the motel room and told Swartz she wanted to leave and be with the female half of the couple, according to police reports. The victim reportedly told police Swartz placed a chair in front of the door in an attempt to keep her from leaving.

When the victim attempted to move the chair, Swartz allegedly grabbed he and threw her against a bed’s headboard, which is how she injured her elbow, according to police reports. Based on the evidence and testimony, Swartz was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, child abuse and false imprisonment.

Naked Beach Frolicking OCEAN CITY – Two Colorado men were arrested for indecent exposure last weekend after allegedly being found frolicking on a north-end beach with no clothes on.

Around 1:20 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the area of 142nd Street observed two adult males, a female and two juveniles on the beach in violation of a town ordinance. The two males, later identified as Robert Bogue, 34, of Longmont, Colo., and Ryan Wunderlich, 37, of Bennett, Colo., to be naked and yelling SEE NEXT PAGE

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... COPS & COURTS amongst themselves, according to police reports. Bogue reportedly advised that Wunderlich was his brother.

The two men were naked and completely exposed to the officer, according to police reports. Bogue was told to put on some clothes and bent over to do so, while Wunderlich told the officer he came to the beach only in a towel. Bogue’s wife, who was also on the scene, escorted the two juveniles from the beach while the two men were detained.

According to police reports, the two suspects exhibited signs of intoxication.

Bogue reportedly told the officer repeatedly he was from Colorado and just wanted to skinny dip in the ocean. Each suspect was arrested and charged with indecent exposure. Wunderlich was also charged with hindering because he failed to provide his information.

More Indecent Exposure OCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested on indecent exposure charges last weekend after allegedly pleasuring himself while naked in front of a pair of female victims on a balcony across the street.

Around 12:10 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a condo at 81st Street for a report of a male suspect pleasuring himself on a balcony. Upon arrival, the officers observed the suspect later identified as Glenn Ettz, 58, of Ocean City, standing on a third-floor balcony.

The officers reportedly observed Ettz lying on the condo’s common walkway and he appeared to be pleasuring himself, according to police reports. Ettz reportedly stood up and faced the officers in the parking lot without a shirt and his pants down around his ankles. Ettz stood facing the officers in that condition for about 10 seconds, according to police reports.

When Ettz saw the officers, he reportedly turned away and pulled up his pants before shuffling toward the stairwell door, according to police reports. When he exited the stairwell and onto the parking lot where the officers were, he reportedly told police he was just “changing his clothes,” because he had been in the ocean and his clothes were wet.

When asked where his wet clothes were, Ettz reportedly told the officers he left them on the beach. He then told police he did not live at the condo building at 81st Street, but rather lived at 78th Street, according to police reports.

OCPD officers interviewed two females who had called in the complaint. The victims told police they were sitting on the balcony of their vacation rental on 82nd Street, which was directly across from and the same height as the walkway from which Ettz had been seen standing naked, according to police reports.

The victims told police they observed Ettz take his clothes off as he faced them and began to masturbate, according to police reports. The victims reportedly told the officers Ettz continued to pleasure himself for about 20 minutes before police arrived. Based on their own observations and the testimony of the victims, Ettz was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and trespassing.

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Around 6:15 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a condo on 89th Street for a reported burglary. The caller advised there was a male individual passed out in his residence who did not belong there, according to police reports.

The caller advised he woke up and went downstairs in his unit and observed a suspect, later identified as Alexander Toenshoff, 23, of Fairfax Station, Va., passed out on his couch and naked from the waist down, according to police reports.

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Toenshoff then walked over to a kitchen table, laid his head down and went back to sleep, according to police reports.

OCPD officers awoke Toenshoff and ordered him to put on his shorts, which were hanging on a kitchen chair and saturated with urine, according to police reports. It was later learned OCPD officers had been dispatched to a midtown nightclub earlier last Saturday morning to assist Ocean City EMS with Toenshoff, who had reportedly fallen while intoxicated and suffered a laceration to his leg. Ocean City EMS bandaged the injury and transported him to 89th Street where he claimed he lived. Toenshoff was arrested and charged with fourth-degree burglary.

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Committee Finds No Misconduct In Fenwick Election

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FENWICK ISLAND – After reviewing a complaint from four candidates, the Fenwick Island Board of Elections last week found no unlawful actions regarding pre-election activity in town.

Last Friday, the town’s board of elections held a special meeting to consider the legality of certain pre-election activities in Fenwick Island after receiving a written complaint from candidates Janice Bortner, Jacque Napolitano, Natalie Magdeburger and Paul Breger.

The two-page document – filed with

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the town on July 23 – alleges ballot security practices, as well as rule changes and processing errors for absentee ballot request forms, contradict provisions of the state code regarding municipal elections. The candidates also questioned the appropriateness of a letter sent by town staff in the voter’s information packet regarding building heights, outdoor bars, outdoor speakers and shuttles.

“We should all agree that what we want is a fair and impartial election,” Magdeburger said last week, “but not one where campaign literature is posted on the town website.”

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Last week, board members – represented by Town Solicitor Mary SchriderFox – were tasked with determining if the complaints regarding pre-election activity violated sections of the Delaware code pertaining to municipal elections.

“With each complaint, you need to make a determination as to whether or not the activity or action complained of violates something in those two subchapters,” Schrider-Fox said.

After going through the list of complaints last Friday, the three-member board voted unanimously on motions that the alleged pre-election activities were legal.

Magdeburger, however, asked the board to reconsider the candidates’ complaint regarding the town-issued memorandum on building heights, shuttles, and outdoor bars and speakers. She argued the town violated the state’s electioneering laws by issuing a “politicallymotivated” letter.

“I think there needs to be an investigation as to whether or not that was electioneering by a municipality that is charged with running a fair and impartial election,” she said.

Schrider-Fox acknowledged the state statute Magdeburger referenced, but noted it only applied to the polling place.

“You’re not in a polling place yet …,” she told board members. “This is not the day of the election. This is not the day the polls are open. So if there’s some activity that might sound, smell, feel like

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electioneering ahead of time, weeks or months in advance, that statute kicks in on the day of the election.”

While she did not agree with the town’s actions, Elections Inspector Audrey Serio said it wasn’t unlawful.

“In my opinion I don’t think it was a good decision, but I don’t think it was unlawful …,” she said.

Magdeburger said she was disappointed with the outcome but the candidates would not appeal the decision.

She added the town has removed the letter from its website.

“The next stage would require further investigation, a hearing and a possible determination of criminal intent,” she said. “While it would be of interest to learn who participated in the drafting of the political issues memorandum and who authorized it to be sent, at taxpayer’s expense, in the voter’s information packet, none of us would like to see our town’s employees be exposed to further investigation at a State level. Our intent in filing the complaint … was to address what we, and other residents, felt was the inappropriateness of town employees, particularly those who register voters and handle absentee ballots, from interjecting themselves personally into town politics … We hope by highlighting this issue, town employees will remain neutral, as they should be, throughout the rest of the election proceedings. All we want is a fair and impartial election.”

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FROM PAGE 20 Court level, Mayor Rick Meehan, former Councilmember Mary Knight and former Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melanie Pursel testified the ordinance passed in 2017 reflected the general public’s sensibilities regarding female toplessness. The plaintiffs countered with a report and testimony from a noted expert on the changing public sensibilities regarding female barechestedness in public.

Town officials cited numerous calls, emails and letters from concerned citizens about the female topless issue in the resort. The plaintiffs countered the

sample size of the pushback- roughly 100 calls and emails or so - did not reflect the sentiments of the roughly eight million people who visit the resort each year and cited other cases around the country where female toplessness was upheld.

In the end, the Fourth Circuit judges denied the appeal and upheld the town’s ordinance.

“To be sure, public attitudes about gender and sexuality are constantly changing and evolving, but our precedent has not changed,” the opinion reads. “As a three-judge panel, we may not overrule Biocic, and it has not been overruled by the Supreme Court. In any

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event, the plaintiffs’ arguments do not persuade us that the important government interest we recognized then is no longer important.”

However, the Fourth Circuit judges opined the plaintiffs’ case did have some merits.

“As far as being misguided, the plaintiffs point out that perceived public moral sensibilities have been used to justify government action that we now recognize to be unconstitutional, if not outright immoral,” the opinion reads. “On this issue, they have a point. The judicial legacy of justifying laws on the basis of the perceived moral sensibilities of the public is far from spotless. Some government action that we now rightly view as unconstitutional, if not immoral, has been justified on that basis.”

The three-judge panel opined despite some reservations, they were somewhat bound by the 30-year-old decision in U.S. v. Biocic.

“Even so, in this situation, protecting public sensibilities serves an important basis for government action,” the opinion reads. “Thus, following Biocic and the majority of the courts that have addressed the issue, we find no error in the district court’s determination that the provision in the ordinance prohibiting the public showing of female breasts furthers the important government interest of protecting the public sensibilities.”

The opinion released on Wednesday summarized the basis on which the appeal was denied.

“In sum, Ocean City has met its burden of showing the ordinance is substantially related to an important government interest,” the opinion reads.

“The burden of proving the ordinance’s constitutionality rests with Ocean City, and it offered the only admissible evidence on the public sensibilities of Ocean City residents and vacationers.

Accordingly, we find that Ocean City has met its burden of providing an exceedingly persuasive justification for treating the public showing of bare breasts by females and males differently in the ordinance. We further hold that the prohibition on public female toplessness is substantially related to the important government interest in protecting the public sensibilities of Ocean City.”

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Roger Gregory issued his own opinion ostensibly leaving the door open for future consideration, if not in Ocean City, at least in general.

“I agree that we must affirm the district court’s grant of summary judgement to Ocean City under United States v. Biocic,” the chief judge’s statement reads.

“However, I write separately, concerned that Biocic’s reasoning is inconsistent with equal protection principles. Though we are bound by Biocic, the majority properly recognizes that some government action that we now rightly view as unconstitutional, if not immoral, has been justified by invoking the perceived moral sensibilities of the public. This case raises the question, then, of how we distinguish between the types of disparate treatment justified by a community’s public sensibilities and those that are not.”

The chief judge’s opinion raises the question of just where gender differences stop and start in regards to equality.

“At first glance, Ocean City’s ordinance seems innocuous enough,” the chief judge’s opinion reads. “It forbids public nudity and defines nudity in a way commonly understood across western societies. But we must take care not to let our analysis to be confined by the limits of our social lens. Suppose the ordinance defined nudity to include public exposure of a woman’s hair, neck, shoulders or ankles. Would that law not run afoul of the Equal Protection Clause?

While the ordinance here imposes a much narrower restriction on women, this is only a difference in degree, and not in kind.”

The plaintiffs’ attorney Devon Jacob was quick to respond to the Fourth Circuit opinion released on Wednesday denying the plaintiffs’ appeal in the Ocean City case.

“While my clients and I are disappointed with by the Fourth Circuit’s decision, we are encouraged by Chief Gregory’s statement that the court should consider Biocic and apply greater scrutiny to fulfill the full promise of equal protection,” the statement reads. “My clients and I intend to provide the court with an opportunity to do so, and with a renewed chance to elevate women to equal status with men in Ocean City.”

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Berlin Eyes Capital Plan Before Utilizing Rescue Funds

August 6, 2021

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall says the town will develop a capital plan before officials begin to consider how to spend close to $4.8 million in federal funding.

While a discussion of the town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of $4,794,272.70 was tabled last week, municipal officials will soon be tasked with determining the best way to use the money. Tyndall says the first step will be developing a capital plan for the

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town.

“It’s a lot of money,” he said. “It’s a huge responsibility to make sure that money is spent effectively.”

The town has already received the first half of its ARPA funding, $2,397,136.35. That money, which has to be allocated by Dec. 24 and spent by Dec. 26, is in a separate account the town created. Berlin expects to receive the second half of its funding this time next year, according to Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood.

Tyndall, who wanted to include strategic planning funding in the town’s bud-

Charges Likely In Fatal Accident

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Wicomico County man perished in the two-vehicle collision on Route 50 last Friday.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. last Friday, Maryland State Police from the Berlin barrack responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Route 50 at Hall Road near Berlin. Upon arrival, Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers determined there were two vehicles involved. The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Jeep Cherokee, identified as Randy Miller, 25, of Whaleyville, was crossing Route 50 to continue north on Hall Road.

According to police reports, the driver of the Jeep pulled from the crossover at Hall Road into the path of a Suzuki motorcycle operated by Jason Eanes, 27, of Delmar, Md. The motorcycle struck the Jeep and Eanes was ejected and thrown into the center median, according to police reports. An MSP helicopter responded to the scene, but Berlin EMS pronounced Eanes as deceased. Miller did not require transport for medical treatment.

By midweek, the investigation was ongoing. According to investigators, nothing has been ruled out in terms of contributing factors for the collision. Charges are pending in the case, according to police reports.

get, said planning had to occur before the town spent any of the federal funds.

“Before the council sets a direction for ARPA I want us to have a framework of a five-year capital plan,” he said.

He believes the funds need to be spent it a way that “adds value to the town.” When asked if the money would help fund some things that didn’t make it into the current year’s budget, he said it would not.

“We are not even discussing what is going to be funded yet,” he said. “The first of the discussions is creating the five-year capital plan. From there we

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need to have a solid discussion with council on what they’d like to see.”

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided $350 billion in funding for state and local governments. Eligible uses for the funds include revenue replacement, COVID-19 expenditures, premium pay for essential workers and investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure. Worcester County officials agreed last month to use the first half of the county’s roughly $10 million in ARPA funds to invest in broadband and to increase financial support for fire companies.

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On Thursday, elected leaders and representatives from various local agencies joined Hope4Recovery board members for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a future recovery campus.

Hope4Recovery founder Tish Ottey said the facility will complement the organization’s recovery house with behavioral health, counseling, job search and educational services.

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it a one-stop shop for those in Worcester County who are in recovery, or trying to be in recovery from substance use disorder,” she said.

In 2018, Hope4Recovery – a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating clean, safe sober homes for those in recovery – opened its first facility on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin.

Ottey said the roughly 2,500-squarefoot recovery center will be located behind the recovery house, where the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health currently operates.

The existing building, she noted, will be expanded to accommodate the Grace Center, Worcester Goes Purple and behavioral health services, as well as a research room to search for jobs and obtain vital documents.

“We’ll also have a meeting space where we can host AA, NA or any other self-help group meeting,” she said, “and also have training and educational classes.”

Hope4Recovery board member Sarah Hooper said the construction of the recovery center would not be possible without the support of several agencies.

She thanked the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund Inc., the Worcester County Commissioners, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Humphreys Foundation, Perdue and the Ocean City Lions Club for making the organization’s vision a reality.

Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony also included comments from elected officials and various organization leaders. County Commissioner Diana Purnell thanked Hope4Recovery board members for the work they do in the community.

“Thank you for what you are doing because we need the help,” she said.

Berlin Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols agreed.

“Being able to reach them where they are means a great deal,” she said.

Ottey noted the Hope4Recovery house has provided a home for more than 109 men since its opening in 2018.

She added the recovery center would provide a central location for recovery services.

“We thought it would be really easy and convenient and would knock out any barriers there had been before …,” she said. “It all came together really nicely.”

Replenishment Set In Ocean City

August 6, 2021

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The next round of beach replenishment in Ocean City slated for this fall is a go after the federal Army Corps of Engineers this week announced it had awarded the contract for the project.

The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) announced on Tuesday it had awarded the $15.7 million Ocean City beach replenishment project contract to Weeks Marine, Inc. The project is expected to move roughly 1.3 million cubic yards of sand from the outer continental shelf to replenish about eight miles of beach in Ocean City. The project is set to begin just after Labor Day and be completed before Memorial Day next year.

In March, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the ACE and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced an agreement to source sand from the outer continental shelf for the upcoming beach replenishment project. Sand for the project will be sourced from the Weaver Shoal about seven miles off the coast of Ocean City. Sand usually sourced from borrow areas in state waters has been depleted from previous replenishment projects.

Ocean City’s beaches are replenished every four years, or occasionally more frequently if the beaches are severely damaged and eroded during hurricanes or coastal storms. The resort’s beaches have been replenished five times since the inception of the Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project.

Beach replenishment began in Ocean City in 1994 through a 50-year agreement with the town, Worcester County and the state of Maryland partnering with the federal Army Corps of Engineers, which provides over 50 percent of the funding for the massive undertaking. The overall project includes a wider, elevated beach, a protective sea wall along the Boardwalk and a vegetated dune system from the end of the Boardwalk to the Delaware state line.

Congressman Andy Harris praised the ACE for awarding the contract and moving forward with the project his fall.

“Ocean City beach replenishment is always an Army Corps’ project of top concern for my constituents,” he said.

“This is good news for Ocean City and the state of Maryland, as our coastal beaches attract millions of tourists each year from the surrounding region, driving economic activity and generating tax revenue for our seasonal towns. I thank the Army Corps for their commitment to ensuring that our beaches remain an enviable destination for the entire region.”

The Army Corps estimates the town’s beach replenishment project has prevented more than $927 million in storm damage since its inception.

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OBITUARIES Eric Wallace Cropper BISHOPVILLE – Eric Wallace Cropper, age 48, died on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Wallace S. Cropper, Jr. and Catherine “Diane” Casper Cropper. He is survived by his wife, Bess Cropper, and chilERIC WALLACE dren, Eric Cropper, Jr., CROPPER Grace Cropper and Sara Cropper all of Bishopville. Also surviv-

ing are his brothers, Greg Pepper of North Carolina and Wallace S. Cropper, III of Berlin; sisters, Melinda Cropper of Berlin, and Kelly Joy of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Mr. Cropper was a Class of 1990 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a 2002 graduate of Wilmington College. He was employed as a real estate agent with NAI Coastal in Salisbury. Mr. Cropper was currently serving as president of the Board of Education for Worcester County. He was a fifth-generation member of Taylorville

United Methodist Church.

With a servant’s heart, Mr. Cropper devoted his life to caring for others, and was a member of many civic organizations including Evergreen Masonic Lodge #153 AF & AM. A devoted husband and father, he enjoyed fishing with his son Eric, Jr., going to his baseball games and attending his daughter’s dance competitions.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Rd., Berlin, Md. 21811. Rev. Bill Littleton will officiate. Friends can call 9-11 a.m. on Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Worcester County Education Foundation, P.O. Box 32, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Christine Trott and grandfather Allan Trott, and paternal grandfather Kenneth Fisher, grandmother Barbara Gaunt and grandfather Frank Morrison and grandfather Richard Gaunt. Also surviving is his maternal great-grand-

parents, Patricia Taylor, Rhonda Gaunt, Richard Gaunt Sr. and Faye Gaunt. He is also survived by Richard Gaunt III, Earl Gaunt, Alec Graham, Warren Graham, David Huffman Jr. and Karlie Huffman.

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Rodney William Snyder OCEAN PINES – Rodney William Snyder, age 54, of Ocean Pines, died at home Saturday, July 31, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Lynne Sweezy Snyder; four daughters, Kelsey Snyder, Karley Snyder, Lydia Kappelmeier and Adrianne Snyder; and one son, Andrew Kappelmeier. Also surviving are his parents. Thomas Snyder and Eloise (William) Vollmer; his sister RODNEY WILLIAM Bernice (Andrew) Scott; SNYDER his niece, Avery Scott; and many other extended family and friends.

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... OBITUARIES waterman and in home construction, roofing and painting. He was an avid fisherman and recently enjoyed many boating excursions with his family catching flounder and rockfish. He was a man of faith, a dedicated husband and father, and was always there for his family, driving the kids to and from school and after-school activities and Ocean City for work and play. He also loved spending time with his two poodles, Phoebe and Maggie. He took care of everyone, loved his family, and had a personality larger than life. He will be loved and remembered always, and we look forward to seeing him again, one day in heaven.

A memorial service will be held on Aug. 7, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church at 519 South Main Street in Berlin, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to his youngest daughter, Adrianne, through the Adrianne Joliette Snyder Scholarship Fund in care of PNC Bank, 11045 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811 or any other PNC Bank.

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Michael Charles Engel BERLIN – Michael Charles Engel, age 54, died Saturday, July 31st, 2021, at his home in Berlin.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he is the son of Charles and Frances Engel. He is survived by his father Charles Engel and stepmother Mary Engel of Deer Park, N.Y.; daughter Kaitlin Zobenica and son-in-Law Josh ZobenMICHAEL CHARLES ica and his grandson ENGEL Jase Zobenica of Berlin; his son Kevin Engel of Las Vegas, Nev.; and sister Florance Angelo, brother-in-law Rob Angelo and niece Samantha Angelo of Centereach, N.Y. Mr. Engel was a graduate of Sachem High School North in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. He had been employed as a route manager with Pepsi Cola, Coca Cola and Utz Chips for many years up until he retired. Michael was an avid New York baseball, hockey and football fan all his life. The Mets, Islanders and Jets were his beloved teams. He had been a coach with Berlin Little League for many years where he was able to coach his children.

Michael’s most memorable times were played in his front yard where he had built a Wiffle ball field for his son, daughter and all their childhood friends.

Toward the end of his life when he wasn’t spending time with his family or best friend, Matthew Bunting, he could be found spending his time volunteering at the Worcester County Center for Aging in Snow Hill. He will be greatly missed.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall is hoping to expand beautification efforts throughout Berlin.

On Monday, Tyndall plans to ask the town council to approve the creation of a beautification committee. He’s also got plans to reinvigorate a program that allows businesses to sponsor flower beds throughout town.

“This was part of an initiative when I ran for mayor — beautification,” he said.

The issue of town flower beds garnered local attention this week when the public learned Tyndall had advised the resident who’s taken care of the memorial garden on Main Street for years that her services wouldn’t be needed after September.

Tyndall said the issue came up during

budget development, as the town paid the resident $3,200 a year for maintaining the garden. While pleased with her service, Tyndall said the town wanted to maintain more than just the memorial garden.

“We were discussing strategies to improve the aesthetics and appearance of downtown flower beds while staying within the $3,200 allocated,” he said.

The town decided to leverage the funds with a $10,000 grant Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells has applied for.

“It’s about making the money go as far as we possibly can,” Tyndall said.

According to Wells, if the town gets the grant the funding can be used for flower beds, hanging baskets, holiday greens and landscaping at the parks.

“Hopefully we’ll get that grant,” Wells said, adding that the town should find out if funding was awarded in December.

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In the meantime, Tyndall plans to ask the council to create a beautification committee of volunteers who could help ensure the town looked its best. He said with a committee, there would be less pressure on the town’s public works crews. It could also help bring in funding.

“It looks favorable on a grant application,” he said.

Tyndall also wants to generate interest in the town’s sponsorship program.

Though it hasn’t been promoted recently, the program is already in place and allows businesses to sponsor flower beds or plantings in town. Interested merchants should contact Wells’ office.

Between public works, the committee and business sponsorships, Tyndall believes the town can address and even improve downtown aesthetics.

“I think this is going to be a partnership,” he said.

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OCEAN CITY – With little fanfare or discussion, resort officials last week signed off on the second fiscal year 2021 budget amendment after learning the town’s financial picture was rosier than expected.

Once a town’s fiscal year budget is struck, there are often budget amendments on different occasions throughout the year to make adjustments for unforeseen changes on the revenue and expenditure sides. Typically, funds are moved if there are shortfalls on the estimated revenue side, or redirected if a windfall is determined.

During a July 27 work session, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp was prepared to present budget amendment number-two for fiscal year 2021 to the Mayor and Council. Typically, Knapp presents a detailed slide-by-slide presentation on the proposed budget amendment. Perhaps because the news was generally good, and also because the work session had lingered late in the day, the council essentially rubberstamped the proposed budget amendment and moved it to first reading without a lengthy presentation.

There was some justified trepidation heading into fiscal year 2021 with lingering COVID restrictions expected to curtail revenue in several categories including room tax, parking and bus and tram ridership last summer, for example. However, Knapp said those revenue dips were offset and then some by state and federal coronavirus grants.

“The main reason we ended up in such great shape is we received a lot of grant money because of COVID,” she said. “That helped us offset revenue losses for parking and the trams, for example.”

Despite COVID, revenue projections for room tax, income tax, parking and towing fines increases by $2.3 million over what was estimated. The room tax increases in fiscal year 2021 resulted in an increase in the town’s advertising budget by over $384,000. COVID-related grant funding offset losses in the transportation division, as well as the convention center losses and risk management.

The estimated amount from prior year reserves, or fund balance, was reduced from $2.4 million to roughly $1.5 million. The net impact of the changes in the budget estimates was essentially an $891,000 windfall. Knapp said while certain revenue sources took a hit in fiscal year 2021 because of the pandemic, those losses were offset by an in-kind reduction in expenses.

“We feel like we’ll see a fund balance increase this year, largely because of the grants,” she said. “When we did have revenue losses, we were able to offset that with a reduction in expenditures.”

Wicomico Introduces $51M Bond Bill Public Landing Speed Limits Lowered

August 6, 2021

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week voted to introduce a $51 million bond bill.

On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to introduce a legislative bill that will allow the county to borrow more than $51 million for eight capital projects.

“This is generally called a parameters bill to permit borrowing,” council attorney Andy Mitchell said. “It authorizes the county to borrow on the full faith and credit of the county a sum not to exceed $51,097,427 …”

More than $19 million in bond bill money will be used to fund the construction of a new public safety building, while $10 million will be set aside for a renovation and addition project at Mardela Middle and High School.

The bond bill also includes $5.4 million for an applied technology building at Wor-Wic Community College, $4.7 million for the replacement of Beaver Run Elementary School, $3.5 million for a new landfill cell and $3 million for the airport technology park, to name a few.

Councilman Joe Holloway noted the council recently increased landfill fees to support the construction of a new cell.

He questioned why the county would need to bond money for the project.

“We’re going to use fund balance to pay half the cost of the cell construction,” said Finance Director Pam Oland.

“The other half is going to be paid by

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debt because we don’t have enough fund balance to be able to do the whole thing out of the savings account. Thus, the increased fees will help pay the debt service we are going to have to do to pay the second half of the construction.”

While he said he supported the proposed projects, Holloway highlighted the large funding total.

“All these items on here are needed, no doubt,” he said. “However, it should be known this is probably the largest bonding we’ve ever done.”

Oland noted the county wanted to take advantage of the favorable economic climate.

“Things are still looking remarkably good,” she said. “That’s part of the reason to move now. There is a long process to be able to do this, and we’ll be coming back to council for the second reading of this. But we have to wait the 60 days for this to pass to then allow us to solicit bids. We’ll close on this, and council will probably get a resolution on those costs in December.”

Oland added that the council had been informed that this year’s bond bill would be larger than in years past.

“We let the council know back in the fall last year this was going to be a big number,” she said. “We showed it to you during the CIP process, and we showed it during the budget as well. We are well aware this is a large number.”

After further discussion, the council voted 7-0 to introduce the bond bill legislation.

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SNOW HILL – Speed limits have been lowered in the Public Landing area in response to citizen concerns.

The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to reduce speed limits in the Public Landing Wharf Road area. The changes come at the request of local residents.

“I think this goes a long way toward addressing the concerns,” Commissioners Josh Nordstrom said.

Nordstrom said he and Public Works Director Dallas Baker had met with area residents to talk about issues in the neighborhood. With significant upgrades to the beach and marina there, residents wanted to ensure increased traffic didn’t create safety issues.

“After meeting with the constituents, we discussed what the issues are,” Nordstrom said. “A lot of them point out there are a lot more children playing there than in years past and they’re a lot more concerned about the speed limits on the roads leading into Public Landing area.”

Public Landing Wharf Road has not been posted with a speed limit, meaning 50 mph governs.

“After investigating the area involved, I would recommend that we

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post this road at 25 mph from Route 365 to the road end,” Baker wrote in his report to the commissioners. “This posting would allow the sheriff’s department to provide enforcement of the speed limit sign in order to control any speeding related issues.”

In addition, Baker suggested setting the speed limit at 25 mph from Route 365 to Carryback Road, 30 mph from Carryback Road to Stagg Road and 50 mph from Stagg Road from to Paw Paw Creek Road.

“Hopefully that will work,” Nordstrom said following the meeting. “If it doesn’t we’ll do other things.”

He said that residents had reached out to him to express frustration with speeding vehicles. While they like the beach and marina improvements, they said they were seeing more traffic and more speeding associated with it.

“People are driving faster, some with boats on trailers,” Nordstrom said.

“There’s no sidewalks. People are walking dogs on the side of the road, kids are riding bikes.”

He said if the changes approved Tuesday didn’t work, the county could pursue other possibilities. He added, however, Public Landing Road itself was a state road so the state would have to be petitioned for changes to it.

keep the county going,” Holloway added.

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OCEAN CITY – Jellyfish Festival announced this week its full complement of entertainment and activities over Labor Day weekend on the beach between N. Division and Somerset streets.

The most significant addition is Jellyfish sharing the sand with country music star Brad Paisley.

“It’s super exciting to bring all these elements together on one great weekend,” said Jellyfish founder and director Brad Hoffman. “Most of all, we like bringing people together on the sand to celebrate good music, good times, and watch the sun set on summer 2021.”

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Ocean 98’s Magellan will be keeping the crowd going with a mix of great music from his DJ booth.

Sunday entertainment includes Rockoholics, Crosstown Walkers, and Troll Tribe. These bands are scheduled to play noon-3 p.m. on the BS stage. Hoffman said these shows will be available at no cost to the public, thanks to sponsors.

Saturday’s entertainment will run from noon-9 p.m. right on the beach. You can get your free tickets for Saturday’s show online: https://shorecraftbeer.ticketspice.com/jellyfish-festival.

But Jellyfish isn’t just about the music.

There will be many other great things to see and do, all of them free to the public, starting with the Vendor Village, filled with an eclectic mix of artisans and creative minds bringing their wares and creations to the public.

The event’s partnership with the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League brings the Marine Corps Fitness Challenge obstacles for visitors of all ages and skill levels.

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pate in the “fat tire” obstacle course provided by the Eastern Shore IMBA. Fat tire bikes are the latest rage in the biking community. This course was a staple of the inaugural Jellyfish Festival in 2019.

Additionally, the Jellyfish Festival is featuring the first-ever East Coast Cornhole Championships. Dozens of teams of two to three players will compete right on the beach sand for cash prizes. Drink a cold beer, play some cornhole and maybe win some cash. This event is a production of the Maryland Cornhole Organization. To register for this tournament, visit MarylandCornhole.net or contact organizer Dale Moran at dale@marylandcornhole.net or text/call 443867-4762.

The most exciting addition to Jellyfish 2021 is the first-ever craft beer festival on the sand in Ocean City. This component is produced by Shore Craft Beer and features local and regional craft beer samples served while you enjoy Jellyfish bands in the main entertainment zone.

This beer event is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4. This is a paid and ticketed event. You can reserve your tickets today at ShoreCraftBeerFest.com.

“We would not be able to produce this event without the support of our local partners, sponsors, and our team,” Hoffman said. “Jellyfish is about community.

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FROM PAGE 18 Boardwalk. Cropper said the intent on Tuesday was to merely gage the planning commission’s potential concerns as the project moves from conceptual to a formal presentation.

The project would require a planned overlay district (POD) approval in order to be accomplished as planned. A POD requires at least 90,000 square feet and the current site includes about 85,000 square feet. If the section of Washington Lane that bisects the property was conveyed to the developer and returned to the city as a public easement, it would meet the 90,000square-foot minimum for a POD. Again, the Mayor and Council last week conceptually agreed to conveying the alley to the developer if it was retained as public right of way for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

Cropper said the intent on Tuesday was to gage the commission’s interest in moving forward with the project.

“At the end of the day, we’re just looking for what you think about the project,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity. There aren’t many planned overlay districts in Ocean City. This is an opportunity to take a whole city block and use a holistic master plan with some really great features.”

Former Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith, who oversaw numerous redevelopment projects over the years before retiring, has been retained as a consultant on the Margaritaville project.

He said the new property owners have been carefully designing the proposed project.

“They have been working on this project for over a year and we’re close to putting together a formal presentation,” he said. “The master plan calls for creating projects such as this to make Ocean City a destination point. We believe a project such as this will meet a lot of the goals of the master plan to boost economic development and help tourism in general. That is our industry.”

Smith said the proposed Margaritaville project represents a significant upgrade for the entire city block.

“The Beach Plaza has a lot of history, but we have an opportunity to really utilize this block where it’s somewhat underutilized currently,” he said. “There is an opportunity to really create something of interest with this. The developer is interested in bringing a top-notch, high-scale hotel into Ocean City. We believe this project will meet the goals of the master plan without placing a burden on the infrastructure. It’s a good balance for the neighborhood.”

Smith said the Margaritaville hotel and conference center complex could help draw a different clientele to the downtown area.

“We believe everything about this will be very positive,” he said. “It will enhance the experience people have

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when they come to Ocean City. We believe what we do here will complement the effort to bring the type of clientele to Ocean City that will make a difference.”

Planning Commissioner Peck Miller praised the conceptual plans for the project, but voiced some concerns on the potential impact on the surrounding neighborhoods.

“That’s a beautiful project,” he said.

“I think it’s going to be great for Ocean City. This is a major change in use. It’s a much more intense project than what was there before.”

Project architect Jack Mumford pointed out the decades-long redevelopment of the Baltimore Avenue corridor, known by many as old hotel row for decades, and said the Margaritaville project represents a continuation of that evolution.

“Twenty years ago, that was not the city’s prettiest area,” he said. “As a result of the city’s investment in Baltimore Avenue along the way, the real estate has improved substantially. If we want Baltimore Avenue to improve from North Division up to 15th Street, this is the type of project we need. This project, along with others, will allow the city to help pay for the bond for the infrastructure improvements.”

Mumford was referring to the city’s plan for major upgrades along Baltimore Avenue from North Division Street to 15th Street. Funding is in place for a major redesign study of the corridor with long-term plans to widen sidewalks, underground utilities and the like.

Planning Commission members debated the amount of on-site parking available under the conceptual plan along with concerns about transferring ownership of the existing alley to the developer along with other issues. By and large though, they supported the concept.

“It sounds like we have concerns about the alleyway and the tunnel affect and it needs to remain accessible,” said Planning Commission chair Pam Buckley. “We also have concerns about the parking. Anytime we’re bringing in a large project and redeveloping such a significant site in Ocean City, those are things we need to take a close look at.

This is a beautiful project. It’s wonderful. It has to be a balancing act. That’s what we’re going to have to be convinced of.”

Buckley said through the lengthy approval process, there would likely have to be concessions made from both sides.

“You’ve heard our concerns,” she said. “If you can address them a little bit more, we can move forward. Always keep in mind we have to balance the give and take. What you guys are getting from the city and what the city is getting from this site development is the balance we have to work with.”

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Mixed Emotions On Redevelopment Understandable How We See It

It’s natural for Ocean City traditionalists to frown on Boardwalk properties being replaced by massive redevelopment projects. However, each case needs to be evaluated independently before rushing to judgment. In the case of the Phillips Beach Plaza property and the plans to develop a major Margaritaville resort, this is a good thing. It represents a major physical improvement of the property while carrying positives from an economic development, image and tax base perspective.

Change is difficult. It’s understandable to struggle with repeatedly seeing historically significant buildings razed in favor of new development, but progress is important. When new interests buy high-profile properties, such as the Phillips Beach Plaza property, a fresh perspective comes to the table. It’s clear adding a Margaritaville resort, consisting of 265 rooms, conference and convention space, restaurants, bars, numerous pools and retail stores on the Boardwalk, will forever change the look of the oceanfront block between 13th and 14th streets. Being nostalgic about

the transformation is fine, but it would be silly to not acknowledge the project will be a major improvement.

This area of the Boardwalk has undergone massive changes over the last decade. Modern hotels, like the Courtyard, Holiday Inn and Hyatt, to name a few, have replaced family-owned motels that needed updating, while other existing properties, like the Commander, Howard Johnson and Quality Inn, have made major reinvestments to improve their booking and aesthetic appeal. The changes have worked.

While charming to a degree for its history, the beach plaza property has fallen into disrepair in recent years. It’s a common issue for many older hotels and condominium properties. It’s not unlike owning an old home. Aging properties with substandard structures are expensive to maintain, and there comes a time when carrying out big money improvements – many with no immediate return of investment – become financially unwise. It’s simply not worth it, and this is the time when families decide to sell their properties. It’s what

happened with the Phillips Beach Plaza block.

The Margaritaville concept has several more steps to take in the approval process, but it’s clear this project is going to move ahead. The city seems to support the effort because officials realize the project will be an improvement.

It’s difficult to maintain the Hyatt on 16th Street is not a massive improvement over the former Sea Scape. There are dozens of other examples to show the same, including the Hilton on 32nd Street years ago, and the Doubletree more recently to its north. These are massive investments bettering the entire resort’s image as a destination, enlarging the tax base and providing a model for other properties to continue evolving.

Former Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith, a consultant for the Margaritaville developer, put it well, saying, “It will enhance the experience people have when they come to Ocean City. We believe what we do here will complement the effort to bring the type of clientele to Ocean City that will make a difference.”

Letters To The Editor A Great Season (For Most) Editor: The White Marlin Open is here which pretty much means we are at the half way point of our busy tourist season. Two months are in the books with two more to go. Other than the notorious vaping arrest incident back in early June, this has been one of the best seasons I can remember.

Those who rent their properties are pleased with fully booked weeks and higher than normal rental rates.

The weather has been fantastic with no notable storms and lots of sunshine.

Businesses of all types are booming with customers and their major complaint is their inability to attract and retain the necessary help. Police Chief Ross Buzzuro recently reported that crime is at its lowest rate since statistics were started to be kept back in 2006. As of this writing, the leading fish in the WMO is worth a whopping $4,900,000 and we are getting positive press across the globe. By all accounts, the summer season of 2021 will be one that we all will be able to reflect back on and classify as an overwhelming success.

Sadly, but predictably, not everyone can seem to take a step back and enjoy our great community and all it has to offer. Instead, they wish to see the negative whenever possible. Cases in point are two of the Letters To The Editor in this paper that appeared on July 30. Mr. Tony Christ and Mr. DT Hagan once again felt necessary to trash our town with unfounded criti-

cisms.

Mr. Christ decided to take issue with the compensation system in place for our city solicitor. In trying to decipher his writing, it appears he is upset that our legal fees are accumulated on a per case basis instead of an overall flat fee. He may have a point on this and perhaps it is something that should be looked at closer by our leaders. However, his manner of going about it is demeaning and condescending and a turn off to many. At quick glance I think he uses the word “sausage” at least 30 times. I concluded that it is probably just more “bologna” from Mr. Christ.

Even more troublesome was the letter published by Mr. Hagan. The failed candidate for City Council, took issue with the town for not taking action to fix his rental property which he described as deplorable. I first wondered how he believed he was equipped to sit on the council if he cannot solve his own housing problems. Then, he rambled on to paint a picture of riots and fire in the streets here in Ocean City. He decided to bash the mayor and city leaders for their recent meeting with civil rights leaders. His hatred for all things BLM is quite consistent with his remarks regarding El Salvadorian folks earlier this year. While the mayor was meeting with the Ambassador of El Salvador, Mr. Hagan was warning everyone of how “these people” were violent and would be creating a crime wave of epic proportions. Thankfully, he was once again completely wrong.

I hope he heard Chief Buzzuro’s report

of the lowest crime rate since 2006 and will change his mind. However, I doubt this will be the case.

M. Scott Chismar Crofton and Ocean City

Forum Beneficial Editor: I want to thank Moderator Rev. James Jones, panelists Pocomoke Councilman Todd J. Knox, Berlin Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols, community member Dee Davis, and former Worcester County Commissioner, James Purnell. We also appreciate everyone who came to the Duncan Showell American Legion Post 231 in Berlin and participated in the Worcester County NAACP "Race Relations Forum". It was very informative and helpful to understand the importance on building a good community.

Also thanks to Caucus of AfricanAmerican Leaders, United Black Clergy, and the Maryland Freedom Riders for traveling to the Eastern Shore and making this an historic event. Delegate Sandy Bartlett, Honorable Carl Snowden, Maryland State Conference NAACP President Willie Flowers, NAACP 2nd Vice President Jackie Allsup, Salisbury University Chapter NAACP President Dorien Rogers, Wicomico County NAACP President Amanda Hopkins, Somerset County NAACP President Kirkland Hall, Bishop Antonio Palmer and Darius Stanton, chief executive of Stanton Group, who joined our meeting with SEE NEXT PAGE

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Letters To The Editor Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Meehan answered questions from the group which is a good starting point on building a beneficial relationship with the community leaders and other stakeholders across the state of Maryland.

Ivory Smith (The writer is the president of the Worcester County NAACP.)

Sale Support Appreciated Editor: Last weekend was the largest event that is held at Ocean Pines Library every year. The volunteer organization “Friends of the Ocean Pines Library” (FOPL) prepares a Book Sale that encompasses over 20,000 books, DVD's, Audio Books and Music CD's divided into approximately 25 categories. They are sold for 50 cents to $2 over a threeday period with all proceeds going to benefit the Ocean Pines Library and is used for buying equipment, sponsoring programs offered at the library and supplement the budget provided by the Worcester County Commissioners.

This year was the 20th Annual Book Sale and was put together by nearly 80 volunteers donating more than 500 hours to make this sale possible.

Throughout the year, people donate 95 % of the books, DVD's and CD's that are sorted, evaluated and categorized for the sale. This year’s sale was the largest ever with about 1,300 people attending and garnered approximately $14,000.

On behalf of the FOPL and the Ocean Pines Library, we would like to thank all those who donated books throughout the year, the volunteers who assist with the library every day and at the sale, the staff of the OP library who are so gracious with our activities and to all of you who came out to support the sale that benefits the library, its programs and everyday needs for reading, copies and information. Donations will again be accepted starting August 2nd. Hope to see you all next year.

Eileen Leonhart and Jim Meckley (The writers served as co-chairs of the book sale event.)

Freeman Claims Inaccurate Editor: Freeman Companies: Why masquerade as conservationists while pressuring elected officials to approve projects on wetlands?

I was extremely dismayed by the misleading statements in last week’s Coast Dispatch made by Carl M Freeman Companies’ CEO, Michelle Freeman, regarding the former golf course in Berlin that they are selling to the state of Maryland. Stating, “We are always hyper-focused on quality of life for the people in and around our communities,” and going on to say, “CMFC has a solid, verifiable history of being outstanding stewards of the environ-

ment.”

Claiming to have “preserved hundreds of acres of wetlands over the years,” could not be further from the actions of this corporation. In fact, selling this to the state was a huge departure from Freeman’s original plan for this site. CMFC originally wanted to build a massive campground/RV park, however, Maryland, the Town of Berlin and Worcester County made it clear that this would not be allowed. As a result of significant public opposition and proper zoning, their application for rezoning was denied. The only option Freeman had to get their money back was to sell it to the State of Maryland for $4.2 million.

Freeman’s press release was conveniently released the day before they pushed the Sussex County Council to approve their hotel project on an extremely environmentally sensitive area adjacent to Route 54 that has garnered zero public support. Worcester County is fortunate to have zoning laws in place to protect their environment, quality of life, and preserve open spaces for future generations. The Sussex County Council has failed to stop overdevelopment in Eastern Sussex, rapidly ruining the quality of life for taxpayers, choosing instead to work with developers rather than the constituents they are elected to represent.

The denial by Worcester County of the Freeman campground near Berlin is an example of what proper zoning and holding elected officials accountable can achieve. Pressuring the Sussex County Council to approve a project on wetlands does not make you a corporation dedicated to environmental stewardship. Please send letters and emails immediately to each Sussex County Council member voicing your opposition to Freeman’s proposed hotel complex on Rt. 54 so that we can enjoy the same level of environmental protection and proper zoning that residents in Worcester County have.

Samantha Danaher Selbyville, Del. (The writer is the president of the Fenwick Protection Project.)

Vaccinations A Must Editor: My wife and I did our homework, waited for vaccine appointments for several weeks and got both our shots.

Then we thought we were finished with the masks.

Our county – Worcester in Maryland–had one of the best positivity rates in our state, and it was going down. Now the Delta Variant has hit and, because of morons who refuse to get their shots, we are being asked to mask up again. Those who refuse to get vaccines are totally irresponsible and don't care about children, the elderly and their fellow citizens.

Bob Faszczewski Berlin

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by Publisher/Editor Steve Green Back in March, an editorial in this paper on possible drone shows in Ocean City instead of fireworks read, “Measuring the return on investment on value-added events is impossible, but the fact there is something new and exciting in Ocean City should create an early-season buzz and give tourism folks something new to talk about during media tours. It’s a heavy price tag that comes with some risk. We think the timing was wrong for this bold play, but we admire the thought process behind it.” Though I stand behind the position, I now think Ocean City was right to opt for drone shows this summer over fireworks.

My concern back in the winter was investing $269,000 (70%) of the town’s $382,000 special events budget on 20 drone shows was an unnecessary risk in the summer following a pandemic. While I stand behind the stance today given the nature of things five months ago, I am glad Ocean City made the change. I watched the show last Sunday at Northside Park and it was well received by the crowds. There were many positive reactions overheard and I found it entertaining. Special Event Productions, Inc.’s Bob Rothermel said there are 200 drones at every show with 180 in the air at any time. He said he has received positive feedback from attendees at each show. Some constructive criticism he has fielded from repeat attendees involved questions as to whether the shows can be altered each week. Some questioned whether different images and designs can be featured to keep the shows fresh. He said a tremendous amount of orchestration and tech planning goes into each show. He said the 12-minute show’s timing and displays have been tweaked along the way, but the images are largely sequenced as best as possible at this time. Rothermel pointed out the fireworks shows during previous summers – excluding the 4th of July – were also simulated and fired off in the same order with the same number of shells. The repetition was just as noticeable because the drones are creating crabs and ice cream cones, for example.

“It’s been really strong. We are hearing positive things from people walking by and sharing their thoughts,” Rothermel said. “It’s everything you would want in an event. People like the new, fresh things. We are excited about the reception we have been hearing at Northside Park and on the Boardwalk … We worked really hard to try and convince the city to try drones. It took three months, and we think it’s been really strong overall.”

In other entertainment news, for the first time in many years, Ocean City will host a major music act on the beach. There have been numerous concerts on the beach, including the 2019 Jellyfish Festival when mid-level bands performed on a beach stage, but country music’s Brad Paisley is on another level. It’s a major score for Ocean City and Rothermel’s company. There will be approximately 7,000 tickets sold, according to Rothermel. In comparison, Rothermel, who was working for the city at the time, said there were 10,000 tickets sold for the first Beach Boys concert on the beach back in 1993. Tickets went on sale for Paisley last Friday. Rothermel described the early ticket sales as “strong.”

In recent weeks, there has been some confusion over whether the Paisley concert is associated with the Jellyfish Festival on Labor Day weekend. Rothermel clarified his team is working together with Jellyfish promoter Brad Hoffman, but they are separate events. An example of the collaboration is during the Saturday of Jellyfish Festival bands will be featured on the big stage where Paisley will perform. On Sunday, when Paisley will take the stage at 5 p.m., a secondary stage will be set up on the beach for the Jellyfish performers earlier in the day.

On a recent walk in Berlin, I noticed kindness was posted in two different places – one on a telephone pole in front of the Inn Berlin and another on the marquee at Buckingham Elementary School. Though the messages have been around most of the summer, it was interesting this week to reflect on the intentions when digesting the sudden death of Eric Cropper. Every single person I have spoken to this week about Cropper said the same thing – he was as kind as they come.

My personal interactions with him were limited. I recall walking with him a few times into Ocean City Elementary School for afternoon pickup. One encounter was memorable because it was a month or so before the 2014 election. He said he wanted to run because the school system was so great to him as a student and he wanted to help kids. I recalled the conversation in June when he was able to give his oldest child, son Eric Jr., a hug as he received his diploma on stage at Stephen Decatur High School. What a wonderful experience it must have been for him and his family. It’s heartbreaking to reflect back now on that moment, as he will not be able to share that with his daughters.

Since he passed last Friday, residents and businesses have stepped up to support the family with kind words of support on social media as well as pitching in nearly $27,000 through a GoFundMe effort. School board colleague Todd Ferrante put it well this week when he said, “If there were more people like Eric Cropper in this world, the world would be a better place.”

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Each week during the season the Freeman Arts Pavilion will submit a photo of the week from the Selbyville venue. Above, Straight No Chaser, a nine-person acapella group, returned to Selbyville with a performance on Saturday, July 31. The group first Photo by Freeman Arts Pavilion/Justin Odendhal performed at the venue in 2018. To learn more about upcoming events, click over to freemanarts.org.

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The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) has awarded $4,750 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation during its latest round of funding. This year to date the foundation has awarded $9,000. Receiving funds were the Art League of Ocean City, Atlantic Club, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services and the Wicomico Environmental Trust. The Coastal REALTORS® Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The association raises money for the fund through an annual charity golf tournament as well as other efforts throughout the year. The fund is accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association and reviewed by a committee of members. Grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations and must be located in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester counties.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its first car show last month at the Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines with over 125 cars participating. Nineteen trophies were presented. Pictured, from left, are Division 5 Lt. Governor Christine Johnson, local Kiwanis Club President Steven Cohen, Capital District Governor Dennis Baugh, Division 5 Past Lt. Governor Robin Marks and Division 5 Past Lt. Governor Charles Marks.

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At the weekly meeting on Wednesday July 28, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City heard from the Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Department of Social Services. Speakers pictured with Club President were, from left, President Steve Cohen, Foster Care Supervisor Jennifer Stack and Regional Resource Recruiter Kassidy Spencer. They spoke about providing respite, foster and adoptive services for children through resource families, which are badly needed.

A group of guests and locals gathered at the Princess Royale Oceanfront July 23 for a Paint Night conducted by instructors from the Art League of Ocean City, Jenell Willey and Joan Guerriero. Paint Nights at the Princess continue through September with a full schedule at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/classes.

Twenty-six law enforcement officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Garrett counties graduated in the 86th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College at the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Worcester County law enforcement officers who graduated are, front from left, Jarred W. Forsythe, Jon A. Laverty and Andrew M. Rop of the Pocomoke City Police Department; second row, Ean W. Spencer of the Berlin Police Department and Emma Hamilton-Blackford, Terrance L. Jankouskas and Patrick M. Keller Jr. of the Ocean City Police Department; and, back, Justin M. Koser, Benjamin E. Panitch, Isaiah C. Stoner, Ryan R. Walker and Jessica N. Wieber of the Ocean City Police Department.

Below, Wicomico County law enforcement officers who graduated from the academy in Salisbury are, from left, Zachary A. Coco of the Delmar Police Department, and Carissa M. Martin and Layla M. Renshaw of the Salisbury Police Department.

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People in Society Boys in Blue, Cpl. Charles Simpson and Lt. Dale Toomey of the Delaware State Police, made sure everyone stayed safe for the Amos Lee performance at the Freeman Arts Pavilion.

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Knights of Columbus members Ed Nichols and Richard Fox kept the coffee flowing and tables cleaned for their July monthly breakfast.

It was a family affair for the Richards’ (Reese, Lindsay, Camryn, and Ryan) of East View Farms out of Frankford, Del. at the Ocean City Farmers Market.

At the Ocean City Farmers Market, Kelly and Michael Edwards of the veteranowned Wood Duck Landing Farm in Princess Anne had their heritage crops available for sale.

Freeman Arts Pavilion volunteers Patrick Farina and Mary Pineda directed guests to their seats for the Amos Lee concert.

As the Amos Lee show was set to begin, Freeman Arts Pavilion Executive Director Patti Grimes and Chairman/President Michelle Freeman got ready to head on stage and introduce the artists.

Serving the July monthly breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 99th Street were Kathy and Neil Foote.

At the July Social, new member Holly Calcara was introduced by Judy Schoellkopf to the Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group.

Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group Welcoming Chair Jennifer Klepper thanked fellow member Sandy Gillis for hosting the group’s July Social.

On double dish duty were Vince Sanzone and Wayne Straight for the July monthly breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

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Putting Current Inflation Expectations In Perspective Wealth of Knowledge

BY KRISTIN COANE

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BERLIN – Historically, inflation has been highly correlated with unemployment levels. When more people were out of a job, inflation was lower. As more people got jobs, inflation increased. From an economic point of view, this makes sense.

Jobs increase income, which increases spending, which increases demand — supplies drop and prices rise. The opposite is true when fewer people hold jobs.

That’s one thing that makes economic policy so difficult to set. It requires a careful balance of cause and effect, keeping in mind that what’s good for some portions of the population is bad for others.

During periods of rising inflation, it’s important to monitor how it might affect us personally, from buying household goods

to managing a portfolio. While economists are keeping an eye on the direction and momentum of rising inflation now, you may want to consider adding inflation-protection measures to your investment portfolio at some point. Contact us if you’d like to learn more about allocations to treasury inflation-protected securities (known as TIPS), real-estate investment trusts or commodities to help hedge the effect of rising inflation.

In April, the inflation rate grew to 4.2%, which drove speculation that the Federal Reserve might reconsider its current stance on interest rates and monetary policy. The consumer price index (CPI) rose significantly for used cars and trucks, food, housing, airline fares, recreation, motor vehicle insurance, household furnishings and operations.

Currently, the federal funds target rate

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Previously, the Fed indicated that it expects to maintain a near-zero interest rate through 2023.

The central bank targets an average inflation rate of 2 percent throughout time, so it appears not KRISTIN COANE particularly concerned with the recent spike. In recent comments, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the committee was monitoring “a broad range of financial conditions,” rather than focusing on addressing just one.

Besides, Fed officials expected inflation to increase as the U.S. economy reopened. The surge in prices is expected to be temporary, as it is simply a matter of a supply crunch after months

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of pent-up demand. Once jobs, consumerism and inflation reach a level of normalization, the Fed will consider whether it needs to raise the target federal funds rate.

In terms of the investment market response, CNBC’s Jim Cramer observed that people expected high inflation due to stimulus and jobs numbers. As a result, when the numbers were announced the market didn’t panic – thus far it has taken the high inflation number in stride. Cramer went on to note that raising interest rates won’t solve all the problems that occurred last year. In many cases, only time can resolve them.

Likewise, time may resolve the current labor shortage, as restaurants and hotels struggle to find enough workers to fill open jobs. Additionally, the current strong economy could solve the national minimum wage debate without the need to pass new legislation.

The pandemic also convinced twice the number of Baby Boomers to retire than the previous year. Raising wages and providing more childcare resources, paid parental leave and paid vacation time may be the only way to woo more people back into the labor force.

(The writer is part of the team at Key Financial Services in Berlin. The team can be reached at 410-629-0357.)

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BUSINESS And Real Estate News Active Listings Down BERLIN – Less than a week – that is the median time you have from when your dream home comes on the market to when it is under contract. Six days to see the listing, talk about it with your REAL-

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TOR®, lender, and family, and make an offer. To put that in some historical perspective, over the last 10 years most homes on the Lower Shore, were on the market an average of 81 days. Historic lows on inventory and days on market is an understatement.

Homes may not be staying on the market, but there has been a slight drop in price over the last two months. In June the median price was $265,000, which is down a little under 2% from May but still up almost 13% from June of last year.

There are only 573 active listings in the lower three counties compared to 981 in June of 2020.

Overall in the three counties, new settlements during the month of June were down 2.3% compared to the same time last year. Individually, new settlements throughout June were up by 7.8% in Wicomico, 56.5% in Somerset, and down 11.6% in Worcester.

New listings in June were up 17% compared to the same time last year in all three counties. Individually, new listings were up by 5.8% in Worcester, 37.5% in Wicomico, and 24.3% in Somerset from June of 2020.

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... BUSINESS NEWS FROM PAGE 59 down by 41.6%. Individually, there were 310 active listings in Worcester, 189 in Wicomico, and 74 in Somerset. For comparison, there were 981 active listings at this time last year.

The Median Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) for June was six, or 89.3% less than the same time last year.

“We have been talking about inventory all of 2021 and it still dominates any conversation we have about real estate here or anywhere else in the U.S.,” said CAR President Joni Martin Williamson. “What we are seeing is not unique to our area.

It’s a nationwide problem that comes from years of under-building homes. There is no easy fix, but government and private businesses need to work together and work quickly so that the problem doesn’t get worse.”

Williamson added, “This problem has been years in the making. We don’t have enough homes and our homes are getting older. If we want to ensure that the next generations can find a home and afford to purchase it, we need solutions today. The Coastal Association of REALTORS® is committed to working with local government and business to make that a reality.”

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.

New Director Announced SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners named Jennifer Keener as the new director of Development Review and Permitting (DRP). Keener joined DRP in 2006 and served as a DRP specialist until being promoted to zoning administrator in 2009 and deputy director JENNIFER KEENER in 2020.

“Growth isn’t a one and done effort, it is a process, and Keener is well-suited to lead her team, as they provide a range of services to assist the public with their planning needs,” Commission President Joe Mitrecic said. “As an expert planner, she brings the education, experience, and professional leadership skills necessary to lead her team in providing the planning support necessary to meet the challenges that come with growth throughout our diverse communities.”

Keener, a member of the American Planning Association and a certified planner (AICP), brings 16 years of planning and site plan review experience to this position. In her former roles, Keener oversaw the Technical Review Committee,

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“I want to thank the commissioners for the opportunity to step into this leadership role,” Keener said. “And, I look forward to the collaborations that will be a part of our future planning efforts, our promotion of positive growth, and our protection of the natural beauty that Worcester County has to offer.”

Keener took over for former DRP Director Ed Tudor, who retired in July after 28 years of distinguished service to Worcester County.

“I’ve worked with Jennifer for 15 years and am pleased to see her assume this position,” Tudor said. “There is no one more qualified or prepared to take on the duties of this position.”

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Real Estate recently settled on a shopping center at 206 N. Fruitland Blvd. in Fruitland. The center is approximately 93,575 square feet of retail space fronting Route 13. The center is currently home to Food Lion, Lucky Star Restaurant, Aaron’s, Just Nails and Spa, Beauty World, It’s Fashion Metro, Lucia’s Fine Furniture and Off-Street Performance.

The sale was a collaborative effort with Rinnier Development Company and SVN Miller both in Brokerage and Property Management to bring the deal to fruition.

Blair Rinnier represented the buyer, J.C. Bar Properties out of the York, Pa. area.

Both agencies worked closely for several months to sort the details and nuances of a facility of this size to ensure a smooth transition for the buyer.

“Getting a complex deal like this done is a testament to the collaborative relationship that SVN has with Rinnier Development. With oversight and support from SVN Property Management, Rinnier’s Buyer was able to get all the answers they needed to make this purchase possible,” said Insley.

Rinnier added, “The new owner is pleased to expand its growing retail portfolio into the Fruitland market, and through its professional team, ensures that the property will continue to operate in a first-class manner to best serve the businesses and customers of this busy shopping center.”

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GUARDING THE BEACH

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OCEAN CITY – Never turn your back on the ocean is a motto all lifeguards live by, and one that we would like all people to live by.

Every summer we deal with dozens of serious injuries, many of which could have been prevented if the person had not turned their back on the ocean. Unsuspecting people who turn their backs can be taken off guard by a wave and slammed into the sandbar or shoreline.

Sometimes this can be the equivalent to being hit by a car and slammed into concrete.

While it sounds graphic, this analogy is truly representative of the force of a wave.

On the beach I have seen dislocated shoulDAMIEN ders, slipped discs and spinal cord injuries that SANZOTTI caused paralysis. Being hit in the back or neck by a powerful wave is often enough to cause serious injury. We all are aware of the dangers of being rear-ended in a car

accident and the possibility of a whiplash type neck injury, but most people do not realize a wave can carry several tons of water. In fact, being hit in the back by a wave is the equivalent of a 25 mph or greater rear-end collision.

The other reason to not turn your back on the ocean is respect, a concept popularized by the Hawaiian Olympian Duke Kahanamoku, who won gold and silver medals between 1912 and 1924. Kahanamoku was a lifeguard and recognized the value of never turning your back on the

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During the beach patrol’s weeklong Surf Rescue Academy in which our rookie lifeguards are trained, one of the most important traits we instill in our guards is the fact they should not and will not ever turn their back on the ocean. Our instructors are constantly pushing this concept from day one. If you ever have the ability to watch some of the instruction that takes place on the beach, it won’t take long for you to hear one of the instructor’s yelling “eyes on the water.” Even at 5:30 p.m., when our guards are getting off duty for the day, you will see the lifeguard walk

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To hear the story of a man who was injured in the surf, go to YouTube and search for “Patrick Durkin Story.” He also cautions about turning your back to the waves.

If the idea of helping others in situations where seconds count, sounds like job you would like, check out our employment opportunities at www.ococean.com/ocbp. We begin hiring for next season this month.

(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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On The Beach BEATS BY WAX Buxy’s Salty Dog: Friday, Aug. 6 Crawl St. Tavern: Monday, Aug. 9 Pickles Pub: Tuesdays & Thursdays Coins Pub: Sundays & Wednesdays

9TH STREET TAPHOUSE 443-664-2641 9th St. & Boardwalk Friday, Aug. 6: Caitie Adler Saturday, Aug. 7: Aaron Howell Thursdays: Chino Rankin ATLANTIC HOTEL 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Fridays: Zander Jett Mondays: Earl Beardsley BUXY’S SALTY DOG/DRY DOCK 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 6: DJ Wax Saturday, Aug. 7: Funk Shué Sundays: Local’s Party w/ DJ BK Thursday, Aug. 12: Aaron Howell

DJ BK Greene Turtle North: Friday, Aug. 6 Buxy’s Salty Dog: Sundays

SLAMM Purple Moose Saloon: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 6 & 7 JIM LONG Seacrets: Friday, Aug. 6 Coins Pub: Saturdays

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 410-289-7192 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays: Phil Perdue COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL CASTLE IN THE SAND HOTEL 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday, Aug. 6: Darin Engh, The Dunehounds Saturday, Aug. 7: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, Rule G Sunday, Aug. 8: Heather Vidal, Rick & Regina Monday, Aug. 9: Sean Loomis, Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth Tuesday, Aug. 10: Matt Tichon, Keith White Duo Wednesday, Aug. 11: Heather Vidal, Smooth & Rhythm Thursday, Aug. 12: Kevin Poole, Lime Green Band

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Who’s Where When DJ Hector, Goodman Fiske Tuesday, Aug. 10: DJ Hector, DJ Bigler Wednesday, Aug. 11: DJ Adam Dutch, DJ Hook Thursday, Aug. 12: Sons Of Pirates, DJ Groove, The Rogue Citizens

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FULL CIRCLE Coins: Friday, Aug. 6 Seacrets: Monday, Aug. 9 & Wednesday, Aug. 11

OCEAN CLUB 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy. In The Clarion Hotel Friday & Saturday, Aug. 6 & 7: First Class Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill Friday & Saturday, Aug. 6 & 7: Stephen Anthony Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8: On The Edge Sunday-Thursday, Aug. 8-12: On The Edge OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 410-641-7501 1 Mumford’s Landing Rd., Ocean Pines Friday, Aug. 6: Overtime Saturday, Aug. 7: Kitty Back Sunday, Aug. 8: The Rockoholics Thursday, Aug. 12: Lauren Glick Band

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Harborside: Sunday, Aug. 8 Seacrets: Tuesday, Aug. 10

TRAILER PARK ROMEO Crawl St. Tavern: Friday, Aug. 6 Cork Bar: Sunday, Aug. 8

PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Friday, Aug. 6: Beats By Styler Saturday, Aug. 7: The Dunehounds Sunday, Aug. 8: Beats By Styler Mondays: Karaoke With Wood Tuesdays: Beats By Wax Wednesdays: Beats By Styler Thursdays: Beats By Wax PURPLE MOOSE 410-289-6953 Between Caroline & Talbot Sts. On The Boardwalk Friday, Aug. 6: DJ Rut, Slamm Saturday, Aug. 7: DJ Rut, Slamm Sunday & Monday, Aug. 8 & 9: Heads Up Tuesday, Aug. 10: DJ Adam Dutch Wednesday, Aug. 11: DJ Rut Thursday, Aug. 12: Doc Marten & The Flannels

BILENKI DUO Crabcake Factory Bayside Wednesday, Aug. 11

OUNCE OF PAIN Greene Turtle North: Saturday, Aug. 7

SMOOTH & RHYTHM Coconuts Beach Bar: Wednesday, Aug. 11

DOC MARTEN & THE FLANNELS Purple Moose: Thursday, Aug. 12

SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 6: Jim Long Band, 9 Mile Roots, The Event Horizon Saturday, Aug. 7: Stealing Savannah, 9 Mile Roots, Liquid A, APS Sunday, Aug. 8: Triple Rail Turn New Direction, Cherry Crush Monday, Aug. 9: Full Circle, Crash The Party Tuesday, Aug. 10: Opposite Directions, Steal The Sky Wednesday, Aug. 11: Full Circle Duo, My Hero Zero Thursday, Aug. 12: John McNutt Band, Jah Works, Kristen & The Noise

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Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church. Light refreshments available. Call 410-5247994 with any questions.

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.

Every Tuesday: Steamed Crabs Through the summer, 5 p.m. until about 6:30, come to Knights of Columbus Hall for a great seafood dinner at 9901 Coastal Highway. If you would like steamed crabs or shrimp, you must pre-order on Monday or Tuesday morning between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 410-524-7994 with questions or to pre-order crabs and shrimp.

Weekly Programs Through Aug. 31: Museum Programs Free weekly programs beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Monday: History of our Surfman, learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who res-

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Things To Do cued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City. Tuesday: Beach Safety, learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know. Wednesday: Knot Tying, become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary. Thursday: All About Sharks, discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City. Friday: Land, Sky & Sea, learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays. Daily at 11:30 a.m.: Aquarium Feeding Daily, discover the wildlife that inhabits the ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.

Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29: Sundaes in the Park Bring your chair to Northside Park and your sweet tooth on Sunday nights all summer long. Sit back and enjoy your favorite bands with a tasty ice cream treat. Following the concert, get ready for the first of its kind OC Drone Show over the Bay at 9 pm. www.oceancitymd.gov for summer concert series.

Aug. 12, 19, 26: Sunset Park Concerts The Ocean City Development Corporation will hold Sunset Park Party Nights downtown on Thursday nights from 7-9 featuring local and regional bands. www.oceancitymd.gov for summer con-

cert series.

Aug. 12, 19, 26: Beach Dance Party Head to the Boardwalk and the Caroline Street Stage for a weekly beach dance party under the lights beginning at 7:30 p.m. www.oceancitymd.gov for summer concert series.

Aug. 7: Artisan, Craft Festival The Pine'eer Artisan and Craft Club is looking for artisan and crafters to show their handmade items at White Horse Park, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Space reservations available by contacting Jane Wolnik at 410-208-4225.

Aug. 7: Pines Flounder Tourney Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Annual Flounder Tournament and Auction will take place. Larger cash prizes and calcuttas will be featured.

Must be registered by Friday, Aug. 6 at noon. Weigh-ins will take place at the Ocean Pines Marina and Yacht Club.

For more information and to register, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-6415306 or email info@oceanpineschamber.org.

Aug. 10: Autism Conference Atlantic General Hospital will be hosting the 5th Annual Autism Awareness Conference via video call (Zoom) from 4-6 p.m. This event is free to the community.

Internet access is required. Katie Dorsch, registered dietitian at Atlantic General, will be discussing “Autism and Nutrition.” Maureen van Stone, Esq., director of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute, will discuss “Return to School during the COVID-19 Pandemic for Students with Disabilities.”

Dr. Deepa Menon, assistant medical director at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute, will discuss “School Re-Entry Post COVID: Supporting Families and Children with Autism.” Advance registration is required. Please call 410641-9268 or email gblake@atlanticgeneral.org to register.

Aug. 12: Registration Deadline Wor-Wic Community College is inviting parents and their high school juniors and seniors who are interested in beginning dual enrollment this fall to attend a free information session at 6 p.m. Visit the events section of www.worwic.edu for more information or to register.

Aug. 12-15: Plein Air Event Artists Paint OC is an annual event drawing artists to paint the scenic views of Ocean City throughout the resort. Artleagueococeancity.org.

Aug. 12-Sept. 5: Tall Ship Visit NAO Santa Maria will be docked at 3rd Street bayside. Available for tours for a fee from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Aug. 14: Anglers Club Meeting The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Library, Cathell Rd. The speaker will be Scott

August 6, 2021 Lenox, host of the weekly TV show “Hooked On OC”. He has fished the Ocean City waters for over 25 years and, among other fishing tips, will share his expertise on catching the flounder. All welcome.

Aug. 21-22: Art X Free unique artistic activities with music, food and wine at Northside Park. occean.com.

Aug. 22: Knights Breakfast 8:30 until 11:30, come have breakfast with the Knights of Columbus. $12.00, all you can eat, Come to Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, on the bay behind St. Luke's Catholic Church. 410524-7994.

Aug. 23: Writing For Wellness At 1:30 p.m., the Ocean Pines branch will hold a session on how writing about stressful experiences like illness may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. Andrea Schlottman facilitates this program.

Aug. 26-29: Jeep Week Events planned citywide at participating establishments but vendors at convention center, beach crawl on the Boardwalk and Jeep Jam. Schedule of events at oceancityjeepweek.com.

Sept. 5: Sundaes in the Park Bring your chair to Northside Park and your sweet tooth on Sunday nights all summer long. Sit back and enjoy your favorite bands with a tasty ice cream treat. Following the concert, get ready for the first of its kind OC Drone Show over the Bay at 9 pm. www.oceancitymd.gov for summer concert series.

Sept. 16: Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon The Republican Women of Worcester County announce the 12th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon to be held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

Fashions are presented by Bruder Hill of Berlin. Cost of the luncheon is $35 per person. Registration deadline is Sept. 1.

For more information and/or to download the reservations flyer, www.gopwomenofworcester.org.

Sept. 20: Games Day Delaware Womenade Games Day will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234 at 29265 Marshy Hope Way, Ocean View, Del. Play any game of your choice, plus enjoy continental breakfast, Prosecco and seafood appetizers, lunch, silent auction and basket raffles. Cost is $50/person with all proceeds benefiting the domestic violence programs of Peoples Place.

Questions and registration form email gamesday920@gmail.com.

Sept. 23: Town Hall Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a town meeting at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines library. This will be Bertino’s first community meeting since before the pandemic. Guest speakers will be Worcester County Health Officer Rebecca Jones and Superintendent of Worcester County Schools Lou Taylor.

Mark Warren: Right Place At The Right Time In OC

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OCBP Alumni of the Week

(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 – Mark Warren was one of those guys who saw life as an adventure and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Like most Catonsville kids, he had spent some time in Ocean City. Unlike most though, he had a plan.

He was about to start his junior year at Mount Saint Joseph High School when he decided that he would try his hand at being on the beach patrol the next summer. He mailed in an application to the OCBP office in December and then hit the local YMCA pool to start swimming. By January of 1975, the postcard from Captain Bob Craig showed up at his house informing him that his tryout would be in April. “I was only 16 years old and surprised my parents that I passed,” he said.

Passing the beach patrol test was one thing, especially for a guy not even graduating from high school. Finding a place to stay was totally different. But as luck would have it, the captain had an open spot in his own house on St. Louis Avenue and offered it to Mark. “There were six of us that stayed with him.

Three guards and three guys who worked at Frontier Town," he recalled.

Over the next eight summers, Mark would guard the beaches downtown, take up surfing and live the life of summer adventure. He talked his younger brother Tim into moving down to the beach, along with a whole crew of friends who helped create one of the most legendary guard houses in beach patrol history, known as “the Swamp." It was always the place to be after a long day of rescues.

Mark got better and more confident at his job every year and was made crew chief in 1979. His beach on 14th Street was known for the treacherous rip currents, but it was still always crowded. It was fortunate that he was there the morning of his most memorable pull.

“It was July 21 and I was coming back from lunch,” he recalled. “A huge rip opened south side of the 15th Street jetty and a family of over 12 people were immediately swept out to sea. Not one of them could swim. I blew three whistles and went in with Kevin Smith, Greg Callahan and the rest of the crew racing in the water behind me. I swam to the furthest one out in the rip. It was a man who was panicked, but afloat. I gave him the buoy, but he wouldn’t take it. I gave it to him ag-

Pictured, from left, in 1982 on 28th Street are Mark Warren, Margret Miliker and Sgt. Larry Russel.

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ain and he rejected it a second time. The third time I nearly had to hit him with it.

Only at that point did he grab the buoy.

Suddenly, two people he had been holding under to keep himself afloat popped up out of the water. This pair were also completely panicked and spitting up water. With all three in tow, we swam parallel to the beach to get out of the rip and then made our way in to shore. When we got into knee deep water, I physically

had to push the first man's feet down to the sand, so he would walk. Thank God for the good training of the OCBP that made the difference that day.”

All lives were saved that day. With Mark in the lead, his crew were in the right place at the right time. As Mark always impressed on his guards, “We don’t panic. We just go about the business of saving lives.”

Mark continued to impress his fellow guards and officers on the OCBP. After just one year as a crew chief, he was made a sergeant. Two summers later he was a lieutenant. It was a meteoric rise by any standard, and Mark could have stayed on and advanced even further if he wanted. But his sense of adventure had other plans.

During the off seasons, he and some of his “Swamp” friends had travelled west to California. It was clear that there were more adventures to be had on the Pacific coast, and Mark felt that this was the place for him. He still surfs a lot and makes his way back to Ocean City when the opportunity comes about, and he’s still living his life as an adventure.

Mark Warren now works in global investments and makes his home in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., when he’s not surfing in Costa Rica.

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SPORTS Poor Girls Open Returns for 27th Year In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – After the drama of the high dollar, high profile White Marlin Open subsides, the resort area’s lady anglers get their turn in the spotlight next weekend with the return of the Poor Girls Open for the 27th year.

The Poor Girls Open, which typically falls on the weekend after the White Marlin Open, was founded in 1994 by the late Captain Steve Harman and his wife Pam to provide a ladies-only fishing event with the proceeds donated to a local charity. In recent years, the American Cancer Society has been the recipient

of choice in conjunction with other “pink ribbon” events held in and around the resort all year long.

In the last few years, the Poor Girls Open has raised well over $100,000 for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and awareness programs. Despite its charitable overtones, the tournament is all about the fishing and the dozens of boats and hundreds of competitors take it very seriously. The tournament is a catch-and-release event with points awarded for billfish releases. There are also added entry levels for tuna and dolphin with potential winning fish weighed each day of the tournament at host Bahia Marina.

Berlin Junior All-Stars Capture State Title: The Berlin Little

League’s Junior All-Stars last weekend captured the state championship in impressive fashion on their home field.The Berlin Little League Junior All-Stars captured the District 8 championship last month to advance to the state tournament, which the local league hosted at its complex last week. Berlin advanced through the early rounds to reach the finals, but had to beat the Talbot Little League Junior All-Stars twice to win the state championship.

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13th Heels and Reels in the Books

This happy crew on the Knot Again took first place in the billfish release division of the Heels and Reels Tournament last weekend and earned $32,085 in prize money.

Photo by Amanda Shick

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 13th annual Heels and Reels Tournament last weekend was a big success with plenty of billfish released along with big fish weighed in several categories.

Just before the 48th annual White Marlin Open got underway this week, the Ocean City Marlin Club last weekend hosted its 13th annual Heels and Reels tournament. The Heels and Reels Tournament is the club’s only ladies-only event in its summer-long tournament series and a portion of the proceeds went to the Bertha Holloway Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Hundreds of lady anglers participated in the annual Heels and Reels event and there was no shortage of action as they competed for over tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. The tournament got started last Friday with the first of two official fishing days. Essentially, it’s a boat tournament, meaning awards were distributed to the top boat teams and not individuals.

According to tournament rules, anyone may hook the fish, but it must be immediately handed off to a lady angler on board. The Heels and Reels Tourna-

ment is largely a billfish release tournament with points awarded for releases of white and blue marlin, swordfish and sailfish. There are also heaviest fish divisions for tuna including yellowfin, longfin and big-eye along with dolphin.

In the signature billfish release division, the crew on the Knot Again earned 400 points and took the tournament’s top prize of $32,085 by virtue of catching and releasing a billfish earliest. The crew on the Reel Chaos also earned 400 release points and earned $6,831 in prize money. The Kilo Charlie took third with 350 release points and earned $4,554 in prize money.

In the tuna division, it was the Southern C’s taking first with a 107.8-pounder worth $19,237. The Point Runner crew took second and third in the tuna division. The 107.4-pound secondplace tuna was worth $4,117, while the third-place 102.6-pounder was worth $2,745.

There was a first-place tie in the dolphin division with a pair of 17.6-pounders caught by the Playmate and the Business. Each was awarded $11,677 in prize money. The Whiskey Kilo was third with a 17.2-pounder worth $2,745. Natalie Ross on the Whiskey Kilo was awarded the Junior Angler Award with 100 release points.

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with Scott Lenox We’ve made it to the busiest fishing week of the entire summer with the arrival of the 48th Annual White Marlin Open. If you’re reading this after Friday, Aug. 5, the event has already come to a close, but as I write we’ve only had two days of fishing. They have been two very busy days, and there are some impressive fish on the leaderboard. The first fish was an 82.5-pound white marlin caught aboard the Fender Bender, which, as of Wednesday, was worth $4.9 million. That is going to be a tough fish to beat and it could be one of the highest payouts for any sporting event ever. If it stands, it will definitely be the largest payout for any fishing tournament in history. Monday also saw an impressive blue marlin at 559.5 pounds caught by the MamaC that could be worth $800,000. There is still plenty of fishing time left. I’ll bring you a full recap right here next week.

We had another good week of fishing last week with some decent tuna fishing in the canyons where there were also some more white and blue marlin caught. Offshore waters have warmed to the point that most species are now being caught and one boat caught most of them in one trip last week. The crew

of the Reel Chaos with Captain Anthony Matarese Jr. had an insane day of offshore fishing that saw them release a white marlin and a blue marlin, and also box a few tuna, several mahi and even two wahoo. Talk about an awesome day offshore. Reel Chaos was trolling on their trip, but there was also some good tuna fishing on the chunk for some boats. You had to be there dark and early, but boats like Talkin’ Trash, MARLI, Boss Hogg, Primary Serch and Rhonda’s Osprey had terrific fishing in the Poorman’s Canyon while chunking butterfish. Hopefully those fish stick around for a few more months so anglers can catch them after tournament season is over.

Ocean bottom fishing was very good again this past week with more and more flounder being caught all the time. Sea bass fishing is still good for the oceangoing party and charter fleet, but some anglers are targeting flounder and having much success. Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler, Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star, Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters and Captain Kane Bounds of Fish Bound all found SEE PAGE 68

The crew of Reel Chaos with Captain Anthony Matarese had a crazy day offshore with a white marlin release, a blue marlin release, two wahoo, some tunas and several mahi.

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Above top left, Kenny Schoen and Rich Daiker fished the Route 50 Bridge and caught their limit of flounder and red drum. Above top center, Tyler Green and Croft Upchurch found their limit of flounder with two at 26” while fishing ocean structure. Above top right, this duo boxed six stud yellowfin tuna while fishing with Captain Joe Drosey of Rhonda’s Osprey. Above left, this crew had a great day fishing with Captain Austin Ensor of the Primary Search when they put nine tuna fish in the boat. Above right, Captain Brian Porter and the crew of the Boss Hogg had a nice day of yellowfin tuna fishing with five keepers going in the box.

Opposite page, top left, the crew of the Big Stick with Captain Ronnie Fields had two blue marlin releases, two white marlin releases and six stud yellowfin tuna.

Opposite page, top right, Tracy caught this 41.5” mahi while fishing on the Morning Star with Captain Monty Hawkins. Opposite page, middle left, the Savage family had an incredible day of surf fishing on Assateague Island catching and releasing several red drum to 47”. Opposite page, middle right, Captain Chris Little of the Talkin’ Trash put this group on nine healthy yellowfin tuna. Opposite page, bottom left, this limit of flounder came from the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak at the helm. Opposite page, bottom right, this huge butterfly ray was landed on board Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing with Captain Marc Spagnola.

... Fish In OC FROM PAGE 67 good flounder fishing over ocean structure and saw some fish up to four pounds.

Croft Upchurch and Tyler Green fished ocean structure last week and had a limit of fat flounder with two true doormats of 26 inches.

There were also some more flounder caught in the back bays of Ocean City as we saw some nice clean water conditions on the high tide. Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break, Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service and Captain Wayne Blanks of Bayside Guide Service all had good weeks of catching keeper flounder when they were able to

fish the right tide. When the tide wasn’t quite right for flounder they still had plenty of luck with the schools of croaker and bluefish that have been around over the past few weeks. Some big “chopper” sized bluefish and some more keeper sized rockfish were caught around the OC Inlet and Route 50 Bridge last week.

Anglers using lead head and swim shad baits like the Roy Rig or Thing A Ma JIG had luck with bluefish anywhere from 12” to over 30” and anglers “dredging” stretch lures or using live bait under the Route 50 Bridge were having luck with legal sized rockfish. Big Bird Cropper and Shawn Flaherty have perfected the art of Route 50 Bridge fishing and had a couple of days with big bluefish and keeper rockfish last week. Don’t forget your limits on these two species of fish.

Rockfish have to be between 28” and 35” to keep with a limit of one per person and bluefish have to be at least 8” to keep and private shore or boat anglers are allowed three fish per person.

There have been a ton of croakers in our back bays over the past few weeks and they are snapping like crazy if you fish the right bait and tide. Most of the croaker are below the 9” size limit, but there are some legal sized fish mixed in. Anglers using small hook rigs with squid, bloodworms or Fishbites have been having great luck catching croaker along channel edges on a moving tide.

The best spots have been behind Assateague Island, the Thorofare and the channel next to Harbor Island. Croaker fight hard for their size and are lots of fun for kids. If you catch fish over 9” and

don’t mind cleaning them they are also very good to eat.

This Saturday, Aug. 7 is the 14th Annual Ocean Pines Flounder Tournament with weigh-ins at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club Marina. Fishing time is from lines in at 7 a.m. until lines out at 3 p.m. and scales will be open from noon until 4 p.m. with awards immediately following. Information and registration can be found at business.oceanpineschamber.org. Kristen and I will hopefully be fishing again this year and we hope to see everyone on the water. 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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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, a beautiful yacht is pictured entering the Inlet last week. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch

The Dispatch Legal Notices CONTACT INFORMATION LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 Third Insertion JEFFREY E BADGER ESQ LONG, BADGER, & SHELLER, LLP 124 E. MAIN STREET PO BOX 259 SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18773 To all persons interested in the estate of PEGGY JOYCE CAFFI, ESTATE NO. 18773.

Notice is given that LAURA SMITH, P.O. BOX 136, NANTICOKE, MD 21840 was on, JULY 19, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PEGGY JOYCE CAFFI, who died on MARCH 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.

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 19TH day of JANUARY, 2022.

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; 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 JULY 23, 2021

LAURA SMITH 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 07-23, 07-30, 08-06

Third Insertion MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, SUITE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18823 To all persons interested in the estate of MARIE D. MICHAEL, ESTATE NO. 18823. Notice is given that GARY A. MICHAEL, 7 BIRCH PLACE, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on, JULY 16, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARIE D. MICHAEL, who died on APRIL 12, 2016, 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 16TH day of JANUARY, 2022.

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; or

sented 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 JULY 23, 2021 GARY A. MICHAEL 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 07-23, 07-30, 08-06

Third Insertion 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-21-000093 TERRAPIN CERTIFICATES, LLC C/O JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD, SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 Plaintiff vs.

GREGORY NIGRIN MICHAEL DUFOUR, TRUSTEE MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS 3701 COASTAL HIGHWAY, CONDO UNIT 240 I AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (FOR MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE 14-1836(B)(1)(V) PURPOSES ONLY) AND

(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 pre-

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 ROLLS WORCESTER COUNTY COLLECTOR OF STATE

AND COUNTY TAXES FOR SAID COUNTY KNOWN AS: 3701 COASTAL HIGHWAY, CONDO UNIT 024014, OCEAN CITY MD 21842, 10TH (TENTH) ELECTION DISTRICT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT LOT OF LAND AND IMPS DESCRIBED AS BRADLEY ON THE BAY CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 240, B1 P4, ASSESSED TO GREGORY C. NIGRIN, ASSESSED VALUE $117,000 WASTEWATER, INTEREST AND PENALTIES DUE $872.71 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 3701 Coastal Highway, Condo Unit 024014, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land and imps described as Bradley on the Bay Condominium, Unit 240, B1 P4, Assessed to Gregory C. Nigrin, Assessed Value $117,000 Wastewater, Interest, and Penalties Due $872.71.

The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 12TH OF JULY, 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 13th day of SEPTEMBER, 2021 and redeem the property 3701 Coastal Highway, Condo Unit 024014, 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 JULY 23, 2021 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE

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the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 07-23, 07-30, 08-06

All that lot of land and imps described as Harbor Lights Condominium, Unit 0014B, Assessed to Matthew B. Rhodes, Assessed Value $121,500 Wastewater, Interest, and Penalties Due $1,361.26.

Third Insertion 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-21-000094 TERRAPIN CERTIFICATES, LLC C/O JAMES F. TRUITT, JR. 20 EAST TIMONIUM ROAD, SUITE 106 TIMONIUM, MARLYAND 21093 Plaintiff vs.

MATTHEW B. RHODES KENNETH R. GIFT, TRUSTEE LOYOLA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK NKA TRUIST BANK 722 ANCHOR CHAIN ROAD, CONDO UNIT 0014B AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (FOR MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE 14-1836(B)(1)(V) PURPOSES ONLY) 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 ROLLS WORCESTER COUNTY COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR SAID COUNTY KNOWN AS: 722 ANCHOR CHAIN ROAD, CONDO UNIT 0014B OCEAN CITY MD 21842, 10TH (TENTH) ELECTION DISTRICT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT LOT OF LAND AND IMPS DESCRIBED AS HARBOR LIGHTS CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 0014B, ASSESSED TO MATTHEW B. RHODES, ASSESSED VALUE $121,500 WASTEWATER, INTEREST AND PENALTIES DUE $1361.26 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 722 Anchor Chain Road, Condo Unit 0014B, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to

The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 12TH OF JULY, 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 13th day of SEPTEMBER, 2021 and redeem the property 722 Anchor Chain Road, Condo Unit 0014B, 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 JULY 23, 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 07-23, 07-30, 08-06

Third Insertion MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, SUITE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18829 To all persons interested in the estate of PHYLLIS MCCABE AKA PHYLLIS E MCCABE, ESTATE NO. 18829.

Notice is given that NANCY E SCHRIVER, 12240 COLLINS ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 was on, JULY 20, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PHYLLIS MCCABE, who died on JUNE 02, 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

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The Dispatch Legal Notices CONTACT INFORMATION LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 (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 JANUARY, 2022.

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; 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 JULY 23, 2021 NANCY E SCHRIVER 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 07-23, 07-30, 08-06

Third Insertion 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-21-000111 BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 CATHELL ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 Plaintiff v.

WILLIAM E. HUDSON,

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-21-000111, 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 Friday, August 06, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., the following timeshare intervals: Time Condomimium Unit Interval Bi35 Bj36 Bu47 Bu47 Bu47 Bv48 Bv48 Bv48 Bz52 Bz52

4 4 41 43 47 15 34 48 6 9

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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 23, 2021 3x 07-23, 07-30, 08-06

Second Insertion DIRK W. WIDDOWSON ESQ WIDDOWSON AND DASHIELL, P.A. 312 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE A-SOUTH SALISBURY, MD 21803 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18759 To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIAM JAMES CUNNINGHAM AKA BILL CUNNINGHAM, ESTATE NO. 18759. Notice is given that KAREN E. FURDA, 17104 OLDE MILL RUN, DERWOOD, MD 20855 was on, JUNE 01, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of WILLIAM JAMES CUNNINGHAM, who died on APRIL 02, 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 1ST day of DECEMBER, 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 JULY 30, 2021 KAREN E. FURDA 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 07-30, 08-06, 08-13

Second Insertion MICHAEL B. MATHERS, ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18814 To all persons interested in the estate of CAROL ANN DAFFIN, ESTATE NO. 18814. Notice is given that RYAN MICHAEL ABBOTT, 10109 QUEENS CIRCLE, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 was on, JULY 26, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CAROL ANN DAFFIN, who died on JUNE 19, 2021, with a will.

August 6, 2021 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 26TH day of JANUARY, 2022.

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; 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 JULY 30, 2021 RYAN MICHAEL ABBOTT 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 07-30, 08-06, 08-13

Second Insertion MICHAEL B. MATHERS, ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18836 To all persons interested in the estate of ELLEN MARIE HAYS, ESTATE NO. 18836.

Notice is given that JULIE H. BEEBE, 15 OAK DRIVE, MILTON, DE 19968 was on, JULY 26, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ELLEN MARIE HAYS, who died on MAY 15, 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-

tacting 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 26TH day of JANUARY, 2022.

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; 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 JULY 30, 2021 JULIE H. BEEBE 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 07-30, 08-06, 08-13

First Insertion C. GREGORY COBURN, ESQ. 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18816 Notice is given that the SURROGATE COURT of HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ, appointed GLENDA ROSE RAMALHO, PO BOX 749, RT 202, THREE BRIDGES, NJ 08887 as the EXECUTOR of the Estate of RICHARD RAMON RAMALHO who died on SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, domiciled in NEW JERSEY, USA. The Maryland resident agent of service of process is C. GREGORY COLBURN, ESQ., whose address is 6808 B COASTAL HIGHWAY, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND coun-

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The Dispatch Legal Notices CONTACT INFORMATION LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 ties: 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; 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 AUGUST 06, 2021 GLENDA ROSE RAMALHO 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 08-06, 08-13, 08-20

First Insertion MELVIN J CALDWALL JR, ESQ CALDWELL & WHITEHEAD PA 109 CAMDEN STREET PO BOX 4520 SALISBURY, MD 21803-4520 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18825 To all persons interested in the estate of PAUL PHILLIP THEISS, ESTATE NO. 18825.

Notice is given that BEATRICE A ATKINSON, 305 WEST STREET, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on, AUGUST 02, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PAUL PHILLIP THEISS, who died on APRIL 10, 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 2ND day of FEBRUARY, 2022.

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; 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 AUGUST 06, 2021 BEATRICE A ATKINSON 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 08-06, 08-13, 08-20

First Insertion MICHAEL B. MATHERS, ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18843

To all persons interested in the estate of JUDITH O BOGGS, ESTATE NO. 18843.

Notice is given that WENDY L GARY, 11325 LA HWY 92, MAURICE, LA 70555 was on, JULY 29, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JUDITH O BOGGS, who died on JUNE 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.

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 29TH day of JANUARY, 2022.

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; 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 AUGUST 06, 2021 WENDY L GARY 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 08-06, 08-13, 08-20

First Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18845 To all persons interested in the estate of IRMALEE QUIGLEY AKA IRMALEE APPLEBY QUIGLEY, ESTATE NO. 18845. Notice is given that THOMAS APPLEBY, 14908 MCINTOSH COURT, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905 was on, JULY 30, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of IRMALEE QUIGLEY, who died on APRIL 30, 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 30TH day of JANUARY, 2022.

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; 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 AUGUST 06, 2021 THOMAS APPLEBY Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street

First Insertion B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18848 To all persons interested in the estate of ANDREA MARIE MILLS, ESTATE NO. 18848. Notice is given that TANYA L MILLER, 8248 NEWARK ROAD, NEWARK, MD 21841 was on, AUGUST 03, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ANDREA MARIE MILLS, who died in JULY, 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 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2022.

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; 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 AUGUST 06, 2021 TANYA L MILLER 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 08-06, 08-13, 08-20

First Insertion MICHAEL B. MATHERS, ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15867 To all persons interested in the estate of MARK ALAN SMITH AKA MARK ALLAN SMITH. Notice is given that RANDALL NORRIS SMITH, 11406 BELL ROAD, WHALEYVILLE, MD 21872, was on JULY 28, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of MARK ALAN SMITH, who died on DECEMBER 08, 2014 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; 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 AUGUST 06, 2021 RANDALL NORRIS SMITH 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 08-06

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hen it comes to teenage kids, the expression goes, “you don’t have to always like them, but you always love them.”

The phrase hits home as the journey of raising a young teen plays out around our house.

As a matter of disclosure, I both love and like my 13-year-old son Beckett.

He’s wonderful and has many positive traits. He’s a lot different than I was when I was 13, but that doesn’t mean much. It’s a different time. When I compare myself to him, he’s more wellrounded, smart, athletic, sensitive, empathetic and sophisticated than I was at his age. Additionally, he also knows far more about rap music, videogaming, skateboarding, TikTok, Snapchat and Pokemon.

While I’ve got mostly positive things to say about my boy, there are moments when I find myself frustrated, conflicted and baffled. It’s normal. He’s just a young teen experiencing life and flexing his independence, strong will, mood extremes and odd opinions.

One of the biggest sticky points right now with our kid is how “over protective” we are as parents. He often compares us to some of his friends’ parents who do not monitor his whereabouts by his phone, question who he hangs with and want to meet the people he calls his friends. While he tends to envy the fact some friends can do whatever they want at all times, we are proud to say we are guilty as charged of “caring too much,” as he once said.

These sorts of conversations are healthy for us to have with him. He can question us all he wants and wonder why we don’t trust him as his friends’ parents do. We always tell him you are our kid. We will not change our caring ways because of differing parenting styles. I told him recently, “I am sorry, but you are going to have to just learn

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to accept you are loved a lot.”

On a lighter note, I was fixated last weekend on determining the cause of a terrible smell in his bedroom.

At first, I thought it was just body odor after him being outside for hours.

When I smelled him, I was able to rule him out as the source. I then figured it was a sweaty shirt somewhere hidden, like under his bed. Though I found some dirty socks and empty water bottles, there was nothing among my finds causing the odor. When I pressed him, he feigned being hard of smelling, saying eventually “I don’t know” and “I’m tired,” two common expressions these days.

I never did find the source, but the odor eventually went away after I ran fans for an entire day. At some point, we will figure it out, but the lack of cooperation and interest from my boy was aggravating. He was clearly annoyed I was in his room in the first place. As I searched the room, I could sense his anxiety. I’m guessing he was missing phone calls he wanted to take.

I was clearly disturbing his vibe.

I have learned lately these are just moments with my son. Sometimes he just doesn’t want to talk or be around me. Other times he does, and I really like those moments. An example would be when I picked him up from flag football camp at Northside Park on Monday night. We talked the entire way home about a variety of subjects. We listened to music and discussed sports, girls and the upcoming weekend. He even asked me how I spent my summers when I was his age, my first job and whether I despised summer reading assignments as much as he does currently. It was a great chat.

An hour after getting home, I tried to revisit something I forgot to tell him about my first job. He was a blank slate.

His interest was gone. There was no reigniting the conversation. I was back

to being bewildered again after the third “I’m tired” comment within a minute. It was fine, as I didn’t really want to be around him anymore either.

A column, “You Will Always Love Your Children, But You May Not Always Like Them,” I found on ScaryMommy.com about tweens and teens hits the mark in my opinion.

“I remember the first time I fell in love with each of my children. I also remember the first time I fell out of like with each of them.

“My staunch, fierce, mama bear love for my children has never wavered since their births. And in the early years of motherhood, I assumed that that love would carry us through everything, that the overwhelming adoration I had for my babies meant that nothing they could do would ever change my feelings for them.

“But as it turns out, “love” and “like” are two different feelings. While love is immutable and constant, like is a bit more of a fickle beast. Just because the former is always there, that doesn’t mean that the latter automatically follows. … Just to be clear, I do like my children in general. I like them as human beings. They’re good people, my people. But they have definitely gone through phases where I simply didn’t enjoy being around them very much. …

“It might sound terrible to say that I don’t always like my children, but it’s true. I do always love them — with every fiber of my being. But love and like are not the same thing, and one does not always lead to the other. You will always love your children, but you may not always like them, and that’s okay.”

(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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HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You still might have to deal with some lingering confusion that marked a recent workplace situation. But for the most part, you should now be well on your way to your next project.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A new commitment might demand more time than you'd expected to have to give it. But rely on that special Bovine gift for patience, and stick with it. You'll be glad you did.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You're earning the admiration of a lot of people who like the way you handle yourself when your views are on the line. Even one or two of your detractors are being won over.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Taking your responsibilities seriously is what you do. But ease up on the pressure gauge and make time for much needed R & R. Start by making this weekend a "just for fun" time zone.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Some recently uncovered information might make a change of plans inevitable. If so, deal with it as quickly as possible, and then find out what went wrong and why. What you learn might surprise you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Aspects favor moving carefully and deliberately when making any significant changes. Could be there are more facts you need to know, which you might overlook if you rush things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): A problem neighbor might be looking to

goad you into an action you don't want to take. Ask someone you both respect if he or she would act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A recent workplace accomplishment hasn't been overlooked by those who watch these things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans for that much-too-long-deferred trip with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Those money matters continue to move in your favor. Now would be a good time to start putting some money back into the house, both for esthetic as well as economic reasons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A changing workplace environment can create job pressures. But, once again, follow the example of your birth sign and take things a step at a time, like the sure-footed Goat you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Cheer up. You could soon have the funds you need for your worthy project.

Your generous gifts of time and effort are well known, and someone might decide it's time to join with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Your inner scam-catcher is right on target, and you're absolutely right to reject that too-good-to-be-true offer. Meanwhile, something positive should be making its way to you.

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WITH BUNK MANN

Learning the stories behind the Olympics athletes Breakfast for dinner

The White Marlin Open’s growth

People watching on the Boardwalk Netflix’s “Ozark”

Northside Park on a summer night The ribeye at Coastal Salt

Old Bay on chicken salad

A breeze out of the east on a hot day Sea glass collections in a house

Movies with my kids on a rainy day

(Editor’s Note: With thousands of people converging on the Harbour Island Marina this week for the White Marlin Open, we thought it would be opportune to look back at the site before it was home to a housing community and host to the largest billfishing tourney in the world.)

The Ship Café Restaurant and Marina was an Ocean City landmark for over 30 years. Constructed in the late 1930s as the Ocean City Yacht Club, it became the town’s premier restaurant in the years following World War II under the ownership of William and Ethel Ahtes.

The Ship Café was also famous for its marina and yachts from all over the East Coast made use of its deep harbor. For a time, there was even a small airstrip on the property on the bay at 14th Street.

In the mid-1970s, new owner Pete Boinis created the Gazebo Niteclub at the Ship Café. It became a popular disco and featured music by the Admirals, one of the area’s top show bands.

The building was destroyed by a massive fire on May 9, 1977. The Harbour Island development was built on the site and today the weigh-ins for the White Marlin Open are held there each August. The Reel Inn is the restaurant and bar operation within the marina today.

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