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Ride site error turns into wheel big mess City orders Ferris wheel taken down because it hangs over right-of-way By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A massive amusement park ride attraction known as the “Big Wheel” was erected last week at the southernmost part of the Boardwalk as part of Trimper Rides, and on Saturday, the president of the company and some of its shareholders celebrated the new attraction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. But what was supposed to be a celebratory moment quickly turned into a nightmare for Antoinette Bruno, the president of Trimper Rides, when the amusement park was cited by the city for erecting the structure so it hangs over the company’s property line – 10.38 feet to be exact. She also did not have permission from council to install
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Despite not getting approval from the Mayor and City Council to move the “Big Wheel” next to the Boardwalk, Trimper Rides did so anyways, causing the attraction to extend more than 10 feet past the theme park’s property line.
Overtime offer to employees doesn’t draw them to trams By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Ocean City transportation officials are pulling out all the stops to make more trams go on the Boardwalk this summer. Interim Transportation Manager Steve Bartlett said this week that a
generous overtime offer was made to both existing drivers and to other city employees if they pick up some extra hours behind the wheel, but the number of drivers and conductors is still falling woefully short. “The numbers right now are exSee OVERTIME Page 4
the ride over the public right of way, and has since been told to dismantle the “Big Wheel.” During the public portion of the mayor and City Council meeting on Monday, Bruno said she did not feel Trimper was in violation and that the Ferris wheel went where the council said it could go – with an aerial overhang of four feet over the Boardwalk. “It was truly human error, for the number of inches over,” she said. Councilman Matt James, however, told Bruno that she was never granted the ability to install the ride four feet over the Boardwalk. The issue really came to light late last year when Bruno met with council on the matter on Oct. 5. The issue was tabled so legal counsel could review the request. During that meeting, Bruno asked for permission to move the Big Wheel closer to the Boardwalk, creating a 13See FERRIS Page 10
Operator shortage causes city to raise bus driver pay By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A dismally low number of Ocean City bus drivers has prompted resort officials to jump into action and reach into the government’s wallet. On Monday night, Ocean City council members unanimously voted to raise the hourly rates of bus and public works drivers who hold commercial licenses from $15.60 an hour to $19.89 and offer a $500 referral bonus to current employees who recommend drivers. The change is seasonal and will sunset at midnight on Oct. 10. The decision came on the heels of
an emergency Transportation Committee meeting held Monday to address concerns about driver numbers. Mayor Rick Meehan said 44 bus drivers are currently on the roster, a far cry from the 62 employed last year during covid, and the more than 110 who drive in a normal year. He said another eight school bus drivers could join the fleet once the academic year is over but he was not sure if the city’s rates were high enough to attract them. “Time is of the essence and we want to have full strength as we …. get into the end of July,” Meehan said during the meeting. “I don’t think See BUS Page 3
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Ocean City Council members voted unanimously to raise the hourly pay this season for bus and public works drivers who hold commercial licenses in an effort to attract more employees.
Bus driver pay gets boosted in hope it will aid recruiting Continued from Page 1 we’re going to hit [ridership] numbers from 2019, we’re certainly going to be way ahead of 2020 and we’re just not in a position to do that right now.” Initially, transportation officials thought they could eke by with a smaller number of buses this year because ridership was not expected to jump in the wake of covid. However, that does not appear to be the case. Rider numbers were at 1,200 last week, up from the 800 recorded during at the same time last year. With that, officials said there is a shortage of buses on the road, all of which
prompted the decision to offer more money to those who want to drive. Meehan pointed out that comparable employers are already paying $18 or more to individuals with commercial licenses, and licensees were going to those jurisdictions instead. He said he was concerned not only about recruiting, but also about retention. “We are concerned about them going to another area or jurisdiction with higher wages,” he said. “And we don’t want to lose any we currently have.” Staff writer Greg Wehner also contributed to this story.
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Overtime pay offer doesn’t help Boardwalk tram needs Continued from Page 1 tremely behind where we need to be in order to get a full complement of trams on the Boardwalk at all times,” Bartlett said. Ideally, he said he would like to have 22 drivers and 22 conductors, but only has about half of each. Currently, five trams run per day — two in the morning and two in the afternoon — from noon to midnight. “They kind of overlap,” Bartlett explained “For about five hours every day, there are five trams at the same time.” Officials were hoping to entice more people to the positions with a unique overtime offer to employees in all other departments — from police, to recs and park, to Beach Patrol — if they serve as tram drivers or conductors once they finish their regular shifts. “Everybody was really excited about that until they realized it was the overtime tram rate and not their primary job rate,” Bartlett said. “We had no takers out of that offer.” Tram drivers make $12.65 an hour and conductors make $11.75. The overtime rates at time-and-a-half are almost $19 an hour for drivers and a little more than $17 for conductors, a
far cry from what some employees would be making if the overtime was offered at their regular rates. Bartlett said the existing drivers were also offered overtime for the first time this season. However he added that many of the drivers, who are typically older retired individuals, do not work 40 hours, thus they would not qualify. “We did give the drivers an overtime rate they didn’t have before,” Bartlett said. “We are just beating the bushes trying to find everybody we can.” Concern over safety on the Boardwalk following some violent occurrences at the start of last summer was also expressed last month as a potential deterrent to the tram jobs, although Bartlett said he no longer thinks that is the case. “There’s always going to be some issues but this year has been very good,” he said. “The tram division, specific to the Boardwalk, has not had any issues anyone needs to be concerned about at this time. We’re doing really well with that. That concern has subsided.” Last summer, the Boardwalk trams did not run at all because of the covid-19 pandemic. Most of the dis-
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A tram drives along the Boardwalk earlier this week. Ocean City transportation officials are having trouble attracting drivers and conductors this summer despite offering overtime opportunities to all employees.
tancing restrictions have been lifted for this summer, but the shortage of drivers and conductors is hindering full operations. To learn more about working as a
tram operator or conductor, or to fill out an application, visit Ocean City’s website at www.ococean.com. Drivers are not required to have commercial licenses.
OP short-term rental town hall scheduled for June 12 (June 11, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has scheduled a town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations on Saturday, June 12 at 6 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Director Frank Daly, in May, introduced new attorney recommendations for a Declaration of Restrictions amendment about short-term rentals in Ocean Pines. Daly said a short-term rental workgroup worked with parties on both sides of the discussion to provide a balanced approach to regulat-
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Surf competition for youth scheduled for Sept. 18-19 By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) The Ocean City Council on June 7 approved several events that are expected to take place through Sept. 25: National Guard recruiting The Maryland National Guard was granted approval to host a recruiting event on the beach at Wicomico Street from June 8-18, between noon and 6 p.m. As part of the event, the National Guard will set up a display table and have two military vehicles on the beach, though one of the stipulations was that the vehicles be in position no later than 8 a.m. and leave no later than 7 p.m. because of pedestrian traffic. If for some reason the vehicles need to drive across the vehicle, additional staff are required to be on hand to stop pedestrian and bike traffic. Walk for Recovery A representative from the Atlantic House was granted approval to host the “Walk for Recovery” on the Boardwalk from the inlet to 27th Street, from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 12. The event is aimed at informing people about treatment options and resources for those who face or know someone who is facing addiction. As part of the application, event organizers were granted the ability to set up tables, chairs, and equipment on the south end of the Boardwalk – including a first aid station, information tables, and more – as well as 10-foot-by-10foot tents. The applicant was also required to pay the city $87.50 in private event fees. O’Neill East Coast Grom Tour An amateur surf contest for grom-
mets – or children aged 17 and younger – called the East Coast Grom Tour, was approved by the City Council on Monday to take place on Sept. 18-19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 36th Street. Because the event takes place after Labor Day, the Beach Patrol will not support the event, therefore, organizers are required to maintain a 50-yard buffer between surfers and swimmers. The applicant was required to pay the town $425 in private event fees. Out of the Darkness Walk Representatives for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – or AFSP – were given approval to hold the Ocean City Out of the Darkness Walk on Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon near the Caroline Street Stage and Boardwalk, from Fifth Street to the inlet. The event helps raise money for AFSP while bringing awareness to suicide prevention and education. The event will also honor those who died, and those who lost loved ones, to suicide. As part of the event, organizers asked to use the stage, electricity, and two parking spaces at the end of Caroline Street. The car pop-up rally is scheduled for the same weekend as the walk, and as a result, organizers were informed that resources “may be stretched thin.” But despite slim resources, the organizers said they were not looking for city resources for the event. The applicant is expected to pay the town $425 in private event fees as well as $84.60 in asset and support fees, totaling $509.60.
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Baltimore firm set to complete park redesign Recreation complex to get facelift with new skatepark, tennis courts and shrubs By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A $3 million plan to revitalize the Downtown Recreation Complex on St. Louis Avenue between Third and Fourth streets is one step closer, after City Council members voted to enter into a contract with a Baltimore-based firm to complete the design of the park. Landscape architectural firm Mahan & Rykiel Associates will roll out the new design in four phases, according to Town Engineer Terry McGean. On Monday, McGean told council members the Mahan & Rykiel firm was hired to perform the master plan for the park, and the city was happy with how that turned out that this approval was more of an extension of the contract. Council members agreed to authorize spending $3 million to revitalize the park back in January, which was a long time coming. A vision study was conducted in 2016, followed by multiple community meetings, and the project gained momentum in 2019 when the Ocean City Development Corporation agreed to assist with funding the creation of a design concept. Mahan & Rykiel will be paid $216,918 for its services. McGean said the money covers everything except the design of the playground equipment — that’s generally done by the equipment supplier — and the internal setup of the skatepark. He added that design and building of the skatepark will be done with a skatepark specialist. The project, McGean said, will be rolled out in multiple phases. The first phase, he said, will include installing the infrastructure in the west portion of the park. That would encompass things like grading the property and getting a field set up, adding walkways and erecting the fencing. The playground will not be installed during the first phase, but the basketball courts will be relocated and the skatepark will be renovated.
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A master plan for renovations at the recreation complex between Third and Fourth streets calls for a redesign of the skatepark, moving the basketball courts, relocating the playground, adding another playground, and fixing up the grounds with pathways and shrubbery, to name a few things.
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Ocean City council members voted to hire a Baltimore-based landscaping firm to redesign the recreation complex between Third and Fourth streets on St. Louis Avenue, with costs estimated to be $217,000.
Future phases will include installing a new playground to allow the city to close the playground on the east portion of the park, and building new tennis courts, a restroom, and a second playground on the southeast corner of the
western portion of the park. The first phase of the project is scheduled to begin construction in 2023. “We have the cart before the horse,” McGean told council members. “We have to approve the contract ... then you guys
approve the bond resolution to support it.” Council members voted unanimously to approve the contract with Mahan and Rykiel, and to reimburse expenditures associated with the design in an amount not to exceed $225,000.
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OC sued in beach umbrella mishap By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A Pennsylvania woman who made national headlines in 2018 after a stray beach umbrella impaled her while she sunned herself on an Ocean City beach is seeking monetary compensation from the resort. Jill Mendygral, a resident of Kingston, Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit last week against the city and local umbrella company 85 ’N Sunny last week in U.S. District Court asking for more than $75,000 in damages stemming from the July 22, 2018 incident. According to reports, the Ocean City Beach Patrol responded just after 3 p.m. that day to the beach near 54th Street when an unattended rental umbrella had pierced Mendygral’s upper left chest area. She was later helicoptered to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, where she underwent emergency surgery. The lawsuit claims the city and umbrella company were responsible for the care of the beach at the time of the incident, which included adequately monitoring the forecast and wind gusts and folding umbrellas in the downward position so they were unable to become dislodged from the sand, ensuring the safety of those using the beach. According to the filing, Mendygral suffered a chest wound that required
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A Pennsylvania woman impaled by an umbrella in July 2018 on the beach near 54th Street is suing the town and a local equipment company for more than $75,000 in damages.
surgery, and led to radiating back pain, gross hematuria, pelvic pain, recurring numbness in her right arm, recurring numbness in her right hand, fevers, adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression. On the day of the incident, reports said witnesses claimed a sudden wind gust lifted the umbrella skyward, with the wooden pole eventually crashing
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downward into Mendygral’s chest. Multiple rescue agencies worked in tandem to address the horrific injury, including securing and stabilizing the stick of the umbrella until Mendygral could be taken to the hospital for treatment. This week, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan referred all comments about the lawsuit and incident to the city solicitor, Bruce Bright. “The city has been aware of this incident since it occurred,” Bright said in an emailed statement. “The city has now been formally served with the lawsuit by the plaintiff’s counsel. It has been and continues to be the city’s position that it has no liability at all in regard to the incident, and the city intends to defend the case on that basis. We have no other comment at this time, since this is a pending litigation matter.” According to the town code, Ocean City has a franchise system in place to rent beach equipment, including umbrellas. An ordinance mapping out the details of the agreement and rules and restrictions for the business owners does not make mention of weather or wind conditions for setting up umbrellas.
OC Councilman Knight picks up downtown condo By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) First term Ocean City Councilman Frank Knight is buying a condominium in the southern part of town to maintain his residency, after selling his principle residence on Teal Drive in January so he could build a new home in GlenRiddle – Frank Knight outside town limits. Knight sold his 3,690-square-foot waterfront home on Jan. 27 for $1.6 million to build a new home on Sweet as Sugar Lane in the Riddle Farm community between Ocean City and Berlin. The residency requirement to run for office in Ocean City is that a candidate must be a voter and a resident of Ocean City for a minimum of four months prior to the election. Once elected, all council members are required to maintain residency status or face the potential for a registered voter to petition to have him or her removed. If such a petition is filed, the mayor and City Council would review it and then vote on whether to remove that council member. To counter that possibility, Knight said he has is buying a condominium at Assateague House on Worcester Street. He said he plans to live there seven months out of the year and make it his primary residence. In doing so, Knight said he will be able to get the Homestead tax credit on the Assateague House property. “In order to maintain everything, on the up-and-up, we purchased the place in Ocean City,” Knight said. Even before buying the condo, Knight said, he was renting in Ocean City up until last week. “It’s a non-story,” he said, adding that he has lived in Ocean City for more than four months and will be living here for much longer.
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Broadband construction begins in county By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Broadband is finally coming to rural Worcester County. Talkie Communications officially broke ground Thursday in the Dun Swamp area near Pocomoke City on an all-new fiber cable network that aims to connect rural unserved and underserved residents in the county to high-speed internet. “When you’re talking about a rural county like we are, where we need the (broadband) infrastructure most is in those rural parts,” said Commissioner
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Ferris wheel cited for right-of-way overhang Continued from Page 1 foot encroachment, 52 feet above the boards, in the public right of way. Under city code, businesses are permitted to extend signs and awnings a maximum of four feet from the property line if they are at least seven feet off the ground. Being generous toward Bruno, the council agreed to consider allowing her and the business to install the ride so it extends four feet over the Boardwalk because theoretically, it is a sign and an advertisement. But no action was ever taken at the October meeting other than to table the request. At the time, Bruno told council it would be beneficial to the economic development of the resort because visitors rarely go south of the pier to visit places like Dumser’s Dairyland and the Dough Roller.
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Bruno also said there is an element of confusion between Jolly Roger at the Pier and Trimper Rides, noting that people see two Ferris wheels along the Boardwalk and buy a ticket at the former and bring it to the latter expecting to ride the Big Wheel. She added that Jolly Roger has a competitive advantage because of its location. “I have a real problem, as the government, to get involved in that and take away, or minimize, the competitive advantage the pier has,” then council member Mary Knight said at the time. “I would be agreeable to four feet, not 13 feet, because the government is interfering with business.” Former council member Dennis Dare also spoke up in October, saying if the council allowed the company to extend its ride over the Boardwalk, it would set a precedent and every business on a dead-end street would want to put a sign over the right of way for economic development. Dare also said if an object – like a quarter – were to fall from the wheel’s maximum height of 52 feet, it would hit the ground at approximately 40 mph — enough to leave a mark. Dare echoed those sentiments this week in a Facebook post, after the ride was erected. Bruno and Trimper Rides had the ride installed without the council’s permission. Also on Monday, she accused the town of ignoring her earlier requests to place the topic back on the agenda, an assertion that was not received favorably. Meehan quickly denied ignoring requests such a request and city attorney Heather Stansbury said City Clerk Diana Chavis has no record of it being denied. Council members were open to having the discussion right then because Bruno had the survey in front of them. Bruno did ask to have the meeting rescheduled for a later date so she could come back better prepared, but the council was ready to discuss it then. Bruno was joined by ride co-owner Michael Wood and Scott Savage, who helped configure rides to ensure they fit.
As part of a deal Bruno and Trimper Rides made with Wood, the Big Wheel would be installed next to the Boardwalk in a prime location, as opposed to the same location the ride was in last year, next to South Baltimore Avenue. The other part of the Trimper-Wood agreement was that he could install three additional rides on the company’s property. If those measures could not be met, Bruno told the council, Wood would leave with the Big Wheel and never return. Bruno said she would lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if that were to happen. Wood admitted fault to the council, saying he and his team were responsible for the ride’s installation. He backed up his mistake, though, by saying he took every precaution when it came to safety, and that the ride is safe where it sits. While some members of council were concerned about safety, the issue boiled down to the precedent it would set were the ride allowed to remain where it is in violation the city code. Meehan reminded Bruno of a situation in 1986 when Trimper’s Tidal Wave rollercoaster overhung the street by 3.5 feet. Because it was over the street in violation of the code, the council told the ride owners to chop it back into conformity. “This is like Deja vu,” Meehan said, telling Bruno the Big Wheel was over public property. And while the city is involved because Bruno insisted the ride would fuel economic development, Matt James pointed out that this is really an issue between her and the Big Wheel’s owner. Stansbury told Bruno there were two issues: the Ferris wheel extended over the property line, and whether the Ferris wheel’s overhang could be treated in the same way as a sign or awning, “For that,” she said of the latter, “there can be a four-feet overhang, at times.” But she added, “The only time this was brought up was in October where there was not a solution.” Councilman John Gehrig told Bruno the council wants her to succeed, but the ride was installed in a spot that was not approved by the city. “I don’t want to do things wrong,” an
emotional Bruno said. “I want you guys to be proud of us.” When asked if the ride could be repositioned, Bruno said it could not because of her deal with Wood. Back in October, the ride owner apparently said he wanted that spot because it was more likely to generate the income needed to cover setting up the wheel in 2021. Along with the deal, though, Bruno said the rides could not all fit on the property. Councilman DeLuca suggested the council vote to require Bruno to remove one ride and move the Ferris wheel so that it did not encroach over the public right of way. Bruno said moving the rides around would be expensive – disassembling the wheel would cost $37,000 and moving one of the rides would cost an additional $10,000. The other two rides would cost between $5,000 and $10,000. Councilman Mark Paddack asked Savage if the Ferris wheel would fit if one ride were to be removed, and was told by him that it would, but then Bruno added that would cause Wood’s departure. “This isn’t a fair, this is a town with a public street that happens to be pedestrian friendly,” Paddack said. “As a government entity, the public’s safety is paramount.” Bruno said she tried the test of dropping a quarter from 60 feet, adding, “It wouldn’t even hurt your hand.” Council members directed Bruno to come up with a solution and present it to them. “It’s your property,” Meehan said. “You’re the one in violation. Why don’t you figure out how to fix it and let us know?” Bruno and her team returned to on Tuesday and said that the “Big Wheel” could not be relocated. If ordered to do so, the ride operator would take the attraction out of Ocean City. Bruno and her team later returned to council and said that the “Big Wheel” could not be relocated. As of Thursday, plans were being made for its departure.
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State funding sought for OP water increase By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved an $11,399 contract on June 1 with EA Engineering to conduct a study that officials hope will convince the state to allow an increase in the water allocation for the Ocean Pines Service Area. “In the last few years, we’ve had some capacity management plan studies completed of our service areas, and specifically the Ocean Pines service area seems to be pretty well off with the amount of water we can pump out of the ground,” said John Ross, Department of Public Works deputy director. “Unfortunately our water allocation permit does not reflect that ability to pump that much water out of the ground over the last eight or nine years.” Ross told the commissioners that in recent years, Showell Elementary School, Pines Plaza and a couple churches have been taken off their own water well supply and connected to the Ocean Pines system, which has put extra stress on it. Last month, the commissioners approved the addition of a proposed development that will consist of 45 homes to the service area. “We believe we have a really good case to get a water allocation increase from the state,” Ross said. “Unfortunately, sending them a letter (which I did) was not enough. They need to have
a professional engineer to do a study of the aquifer and region to determine if they can approve that water allocation increase.” Cockeysville-based EA Engineering, which has an office in Ocean Pines, presented the county’s public works department with a proposal that cost less than half the price quoted by a rival firm. In its proposal, EA referenced the increase in demand on the service area, which currently uses an average of 1.5 million gallons of water per day, with a maximum of 2.5 million gallons of water per day. After the study is completed, EA expects the need will be to accommodate 2 million gallons per day on average with a maximum of 3 million. Commissioner Chip Bertino, who represents Ocean Pines, asked about the customers already hooked up to the service area. “Is this a situation where we’re taking on too much and we’re not going to be able to service the customers we still have?” Bertino asked. Ross said his department is “well capable” of pumping “far more” water from the Pleistocene aquifer north of Ocean Pines. “The (county) wells (that pump the aquifers) have been examined a number of times,” Ross said. “The concern we have here is that we’ve taken on a
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The Ocean Pines sanitation service area (pictured) has experienced an increase in customers hooking up to it in recent years, creating a need for a higher water allocation allowance. The Worcester County Commissioners signed off on June 1 at a request for a study that is a prerequisite to get the required authorization from the state.
lot with Showell Elementary School, Pines Plaza, some of the bigger water consumers in the area. Because of the fact that we removed some of those wells from the ground, we should be entitled to the allocation that (those
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County seeks public input Commissioners name Trieu on CDBG housing program new engagement specialist By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners on June 1 approved a public hearing to be planned that will allow citizens to voice their concerns regarding the county’s Housing Rehabilitation Grant, which is provided through the Community Development Block Grant Jo Ellen Bynum (CDBG) Program. The objective of this federally funded state program is to assist local governments with community revitalization and economic development and improve community facilities and services. Through May 18, $187,055 of the $300,000 grant, which was received in July 2019, has been committed, according to a memo from county housing consultant Jo Ellen Bynum. The county has also obtained $158,348 through the STAR Special Loans Program and the Indoor Plumbing Program. “The current CDBG grant term will end on July 31 … and I have received approval from the state CDBG office for a grant extension due to the extenuating circumstances experienced dur-
ing the covid pandemic,” Bynum’s memo reads. The memo states that the goal of the county’s housing rehabilitation office is to present the commissioners with an amendment for an extension. According to the memo, less than 10 percent of the original grant money has been put towards a total of five projects, with five additional projects under construction or in the bidding process. “A total of $83,006 of the $300,000 available has been obligated to these projects,” the memo reads. In a letter to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Bynum said that delays resulting from the pandemic are the chief reason the county has struggled to complete its objectives. “I have relied heavily on direct community outreach through local nonprofit organizations and my attendance at Neighborhood Watch meetings to solicit qualified recipients,” Bynum said in the letter. “Meetings of this nature were canceled due to the limits to gatherings put in place by our local health department.” This will be the second public hearing regarding the Housing Rehabilitation Grant. The first occurred in September 2020.
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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A 96-year-old resort-area resident who served during WWII in the British Royal Navy Service as a small arms gunnery specialist, was honored by the mayor and City Council last week with a proclamation and a key to the town. Shelia Mary Hurst Brex was born in Chester, England on May 20, 1925, and by the age of 16, she had graduated from Catholic School and joined the war efforts in what started out as a civil service position with the Ministry of Food in England. Three years later, on February 4, 1944, Brex was drafted and commissioned into the Women’s Royal Navy Service for 18 months, servicing as a small arms specialist. While serving, Brex served on the 65th Canadian Flotilla of Military Torpedo Boats, and in 1946, she was honorably discharged. It was during her time in the military that Brex – then Hurst – met her future husband Edward Oscar Brex Jr., who served as a merchant marine with the United States Naval Reserve.
The two were married in England on Aug. 3, 1946, and then left for the United States. Because Brex was an illegal immigrant at the time, she was deported back to England, but after following the proper channels, she was able to return to the U.S. in 1947, but with her newborn daughter. In 1957, just 10 years after coming back to the U.S., Brex became a U.S. citizen at the Wicomico County Circuit Court. Brex and her husband became business owners in West Ocean City when they purchased a commercial dock there. The two of them operated the Mast Restaurant, Mast Hotel, and two headboats – the “Taurus” and the “Pisces.” Along with her war efforts and entrepreneurship, Brex has served as a parishioner at St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic church in Ocean City for 75 years, making her an important part of the fabric that makes up the town. After making a proclamation to honor Brex, Mayor Rick Meehan presented her with a key to Ocean City. With a large smile on her face, she said, “Thank you.”
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Covid-19 patients at record lows County, state seeing drops in number of people going to hospitals for treatment By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) If maskless crowds popping up throughout Ocean City weren’t enough of an indicator, a record low number of covid-19 hospitalizations in Worcester County and statewide show that the virus may be
coming to an end. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday that the state’s total number of covid-19 hospitalizations had fallen to 276 — the lowest they have been since March 2020 — which he attributed primarily to the high rate of vaccinations. “All of our key health metrics are at or nearing their lowest levels, while our vaccinations continue to outpace the country,” Hogan said in a news release. “As we near the end of the pandemic, we continue to strongly encourage anyone who hasn’t gotten vaccinated yet to do so. It is the best way to protect yourself against getting sick from COVID-19 or spreading it to others.” In Worcester County, Sarah Yonker, the director of marketing at Atlantic General Hospital, reported similar trends. “Until yesterday, the last positive inpatient we cared for was discharged on May 15,” Yonker said via email earlier this week. “We now have one COVID-19 positive inpatient on Med Surg, who was admitted June 7.” She added that the treatment that hospital staff members are giving to covid patients has also improved, which has helped the numbers drop. “We have refined the treatment of covid-19 and it seems to be preventing the severity of the illness in most cases,” she said. “There are only 74 covid-19 positive patients in ICU beds in the state of Maryland as of June 6, 2021.” Vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers have administered more than 6.39 million covid-19 vaccines and a total of 71.3 percent of Marylanders had been vaccinated. • As of Wednesday, AGH had received a total of 16,445 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and 700 of the Johnson & Johnson. • Hospital personnel had administered a total 9,664 covid vaccines as
of Wednesday. • At a clinic on June 3, 178 second doses of vaccines were administered to adolescents, for a total 330 people vaccinated between the ages of 12 and 16. • The hospital scheduled another second dose adolescent clinic for Wednesday at Atlantic Health Center. Personnel will also go to Pocomoke Middle School, Snow Hill Middle School, Berlin Intermediate School and Stephen Decatur Middle School for second dose Pfizer clinics. • The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics each week. For information about when and where they will be held visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county,-mdcoronavirus-covid-19-information-2 020. Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 1.68 percent, a decrease from 1.83 percent last week. The state’s rate was 0.95 percent. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 460,984 confirmed cases of covid-19. • Worcester County has confirmed 11 new cases since last week, bringing the county’s total cases since March 2020 to 3,672. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,479 cases and Ocean City had 938 Thursday. • Worcester has recorded a total of 106 deaths from covid-19. • As of Wednesday, the hospital reported one covid in-patient and 10 who had come off ventilators. • Worcester County reported zero positive covid cases in schools this week. *Information from Gov. Larry Hogan’s office; the Maryland Department of Heath; Atlantic General Hospital; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC*
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Black Eyed Susan boat finally paddling home By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) The Black Eyed Susan riverboat’s long and arduous journey to Snow Hill will conclude on Monday. After spending the weekend in Pocomoke City, the riverboat will pull into Snow Hill after spending the last few months in Salisbury at the Murtech Marine to undergo various upgrades and repairs. “We added things that didn’t get completed (earlier in the process),” former Snow Hill Town Manager Gary Weber said. “There were several things that we didn’t have planned but got taken care of. It’s an ordeal to go long distances — the boat moves very slow. In addition to the recommended repairs, we put in all new plexiglass on the second level, painted the floor, got rid of the old nasty peel-and-stick carpet. They painted it and got the floors done.” Weber left his position with the town this week. All this occurred after the town sweated it out with Leonardtown to even purchase the boat in 2020. Weber said it’ll be nice for himself and all those involved with seeing the project through to have the opportunity to enjoy the final product. “There have been a lot of people involved in getting the boat to Snow Hill and Worcester County,” Weber said. “There will be an event to include anyone who’s helped get the boat here.” Weber also dispelled some rumors about why boat
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The Black Eyed Susan riverboat, pictured here entering Pocomoke City on Wednesday, will paddle into Snow Hill later this week. The boat has spent its time most recently at the Murtech Marine in Salisbury for various repairs and renovations.
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has been a lot of (criticism) online and on Facebook that isn’t accurate. It’ll be nice to take a ride on the boat myself. (After enduring all of that) I think I deserve it.” The 111-foot paddlewheel boat itself is nearly 33 feet tall, Weber added, with the lowest bridge it’d have to pass under being 35 feet tall.
Developer recycling all wind turbine blades (June 11, 2021) Offshore wind energy developer Ørsted announced this week that it will either reuse, recycle, or recover all of the wind turbine blades in its portfolio of onshore and offshore wind farms upon decommissioning. The commitment comes as a part of Ørsted’s new company strategy, which includes an ambition to expand its leading sustainability position and as part of the work towards achieving a carbon-neutral footprint by 2040.
“We want to help create a world that runs entirely on green energy, and we want to do it in a sustainable way. That includes moving towards more circular models where we reuse resources and save energy, thereby reducing carbon emissions. That is a big challenge, but we look forward to working on this challenge together with our supply chain,” said Mads Nipper, CEO of Ørsted. Today, between 85 and 95 percent of a wind turbine can be recycled, but recycling of wind turbine blades re-
mains a challenge, as the blades are designed to be lightweight, yet durable, making them challenging to break apart. Consequently, most decommissioned blades are landfilled today. Should the challenge with recycling blades take longer to solve than anticipated, Ørsted will not use landfilling for decommissioned wind turbine blades, but will instead temporarily store the blades. In the coming decade, wind turbines will be deployed at an unprece-
dented pace, delivering clean renewable energy to industries and to several hundreds of million people, making it even more important to decommission the blades in a sustainable way. Ørsted has so far constructed 7.5 GW of offshore wind and 1.7 GW of onshore wind. Up until now, Ørsted has only decommissioned the offshore wind farm Vindeby in Denmark where the blades from the 11 wind turbines were all reused. With See ØRSTED Page 19
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A new mural on the side of a shopping center on 15th Street depicts a colorful, beachy scene.
New mural unveiled on 15th Street building By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Patrons at Layton’s Family Restaurant on 15th Street in Ocean City have something new and colorful to look at while enjoying their meals. Local artist Ali Jacobs, whose work is peppered across the resort, recently completed an 86-foot long, 13.5-foot tall beach-themed mural on the side of a multi-tenant shopping center on 15th Street. And customers at Layton’s have a front row seat to view it in all its glory. “Those who live nearby, who regularly walk/bike near the wall are so happy to see the mural,” Jacobs said via email last week after putting the finishing touches on the public art piece. “Layton’s Family Restaurant, which has a frontal view of the mural, is also happy to have the artwork— both for customers as well as staff to look at,” she continued. “Tourists visiting the 15th street shopping center and who have just driven by have stopped to take photos with the mural throughout its progress. The actual responses we have been getting is a sense of appreciation for a part of downtown being improved and beautified.” The mural depicts a fun, beachy scene complete with a large marlin, a big blue crab, starfish and a pelican in front of a bright, bold, colorful backdrop with “OC MD” written in chunky white letters. Jacobs said she used exterior latex and heavy duty acrylic paint to com-
plete the work and that it took about a week to finish. Tenants in the shopping center include Crab Stop, Asian Garden, Coastal Market, E-Point and Giorgio’s Pizza. Jacobs said the owner of the shopping center, the Russo family, sponsored the bulk of the work and that T.C. Studios Arts & Entertainment Group — which Jacobs runs with her husband — donated some money as well toward its completion. Jacobs has completed other projects around Ocean City, Ali Jacobs including murals for the Monte Carlo Hotel, Bourbon Street on the Beach, Drydock 28, Pit & Pub, Tony’s Pizza, Funcade and more. She also painted the large funky wave mural on Baltimore Avenue/Worcester Street, made themed panels on Dorchester Street, and painted some of the decorated utility boxes that the Ocean City Development Corporation sponsored as part of a public art initiative around town. Overall, Jacobs said the creation of public art is important to Ocean City, mainly for involvement and appreciation. “Public art contributes to a greater sense of community, development & cultural understanding,” she said in her email. “With the pandemic being so hard on people’s spirits, and the tension our town experienced last June, we (T.C. Studios) wanted to re-
Ørsted commits to new strategy Continued from Page 18 Ørsted’s new strategic ambition of installing 30 GW of offshore wind and 17.5 GW of onshore energy production, including onshore wind, by 2030, Ørsted has a clear responsibility to help find solutions to the challenge of recycling blades. “Already today, power produced from offshore wind has 99 percent
lower life cycle emissions than coalfired power. Our ambition is to offer our customers carbon-neutral renewable energy solutions with responsible use of resources, seen from a life cycle perspective,” Nipper said. “This requires decarbonising our supply chain, and it involves moving to more circular models of resource use in the wind turbine supply chain.”
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Lower Shore nonprofits net $75K in grants (June 11, 2021) A total of $75,000 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 20 local nonprofits. Twice a year, nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties apply for Community Needs grants to help fund programs designed to address a variety of needs on the Lower Shore. As a result of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, nonprofits are more in need than ever for funding to stay afloat and continue their vital operations in the community. “Grant funding is critical to the survival of many nonprofits right now,” said Erica Joseph, Community Foundation president. “Our Community Needs Grant program allows us the flexibility of supporting community efforts when and where funding is needed the most.” Recipients span a broad range of services and impact areas including youth, human services, environmental and historical preservation, and animal welfare, among others. Applicants must be 501c3 nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations providing non-sectarian programs, or eligible programs within government agencies serving citizens on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. The next grant cycle will begin in
June, with a $5,000 maximum award per nonprofit. The following nonprofits received funding for programs and operations: Assateague Coastal Trust, Inc. protects the health, productivity and sustainability of the coastal bays watershed of Delmarva through advocacy, education and conservation. Funding earmarked for strategic planning sessions. Beach to Bay Heritage Area promotes, preserves and protects the cultural heritage, historical and natural assets of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Berlin Heritage Foundation, Inc.
educates with an emphasis on preserving the cultural history and historic integrity of Berlin and the surrounding area. Christian Shelter Inc. is an emergency shelter providing safe housing and meals and for local men, women and children who are homeless. Community Cats Coalition saves the lives of homeless cats by providing access to low cost spay/neuter surgery in a safe and humane environment. Delmarva Public Media uses radio to bring to the people of Delmarva the highest accomplishments of our society in music and the arts, informs locals about the issues that affect their
lives, and assures that the peninsula can benefit from programming unavailable from other sources. Epoch Dream Center mentors, nurtures, encourages and equips children in the areas of academics, character development, behavior, and emotional wellness. Fruitland Community Center, Inc. promotes all aspects of education, arts and citizenship for underprivileged students in the area, while providing healthy meals and a focus on STEM programming. He Himself Ministries produces emergent leaders prepared to See COMM Page 21
Cheswick Crab book giveaway Fri. (June 11, 2021) With Ocean City’s vacation season now underway, visitors should be reminded to walk smart, drive smart and bike smart when traveling around the beach town. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has captured important roadway safety information in the newly published “Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer” paperback book. The
Cheswick the Crab mascot and safety ambassadors will be distributing free copies of the book on Friday, from 48 p.m. near the Boardwalk’s Tram Station on First Street in Ocean City. “While most of us enjoy relaxing when we are at the beach, it’s important that we don’t let our guard down when traveling on Coastal Highway and other roads in Ocean City,” said Tim Smith, state highway administrator. “With colorful illustrations depicting familiar sites in Ocean City,
Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer teaches the importance of roadway safety basics in a beachfriendly, family-fun manner.” Originally known as “Crab the Lifeguard,” before being renamed Cheswick as a tribute to Matthew Cheswick, who was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking along Coastal Highway in 2012, Cheswick the Crab has become an iconic figure in Ocean City and the name and face of the OC Walk Smart! pedestrian safety campaign. Developed by the state transportation department, along the Town of Ocean City, Ocean City Police Department, Maryland Highway Safety Office, Peninsula Regional Medical Center and other agencies in 2013, the campaign focuses on the four “E’s” of safety: engineering, education, enforcement and EMS. Written by Christopher Cheswick, Matthew’s father, and illustrated by family friend Krissy Baxter, copies of the book may be checked out at the five branches of the Worcester Library, and a limited supply of free copies may be obtained at the following locations: The Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau (4001 Coastal Highway), The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Conference Center (12320 Ocean Gateway), Assateague Island Visitor Center (11800 Marsh View Lane) and The Berlin Visitor Center (14 S. Main Street). “I thought it essential to spread Matthew’s legacy consistent with the safety messages shared by Cheswick the Crab,” said Christopher Cheswick. “I believe the best way was to create a book especially for kids. Hopefully, moms and dads will read it with their kids and realize the narrative is for those of any age.” For more information about the OC Walk Smart! Drive Smart! Bike Smart! campaign or to view an online version of Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer, visit www.oceancitymd.gov/oc/walksmart/.
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Blue Water takes over Fort Whaley, Frontier Town sites (June 11, 2021) Outdoor hospitality management firm Blue Water Development announced that it has assumed management of two sister campgrounds owned by Sun RV Resorts in coastal Maryland: Frontier Town RV Resort and Campground in Berlin and Fort Whaley RV Resort and Campground in Whaleyville. The management transition was made official on April 1. These campgrounds, situated close to Ocean City and Assateague National Seashore, join Blue Water’s portfolio of 12 RV resorts in the East, and bring its tally of campgrounds on the Delmarva Peninsula to seven. “These iconic campgrounds are part of Coastal Maryland’s decades-long family camping tradition, and it’s a special privilege for Blue Water to begin managing two great properties right in our backyard,” said Blue Water CEO Todd Burbage. “We look forward to continuing what Sun RV Resorts started with these destinations by providing guests with an elevated experience and continued opportunities to make cherished family memories at these unique properties for years to come.” Frontier Town RV Resort and Campground has 688 spaces for RVs, cabins, and tents, all with elevated amenities. Frontier Town is a multi-attraction destination offering a water park, mini-golf, an arcade, and the renowned Western Experience theme park. Fort Whaley RV Resort and Campground offers 210 total rentals for RVs, cabins, and tents. Amenities there including a heated pool, mini golf, an arcade, a fishing lake, and a free shuttle to Frontier Town and its water park. Fort Whaley guests receive free admission to the water park and Western Experience park, as well as discounted access to other attractions in true sister campground fashion. “The Frontier Town attractions have been synonymous with local family fun for decades, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition for guests at both campgrounds,” Burbage added. Sun RV Resort locations across the country provide elevated RV, cabin, and tent camping sites with resortstyle amenities at great destinations. “Sun RV Resorts has a long-standing history with Blue Water,” said Nick DiBella, SVP of Sun RV Resorts. “We’ve been partners since 2013 and are excited to continue working together on two more incredible resorts. They are an exceptional operator and we trust them to deliver the same quality guest experience at two of our most popular family destinations – Fort Whaley and Frontier Town. Bluewater recently assumed control of Cherrystone Family Camping Resort See SUN Page 22
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Comm. Foundation funds efforts Continued from Page 20 leave their footprint and legacy for the next generation in the evolving career paths of Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace Technology. Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, Inc. inspires and prepares young people to succeed through financial literacy and critical life skills education programs. Main Street Princess Anne, Inc. fosters growth and improves the quality of life in downtown Princess Anne through revitalization of the historic business district, promotion of retail and tourist activities, and aesthetic restoration. Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District Inc. fosters the economic vitality of Downtown Salisbury by building developing and promoting diverse artistic, entertainment and cultural en-
deavors that preserve a sense of place and build community pride. Salisbury Zoo Commission assists the City of Salisbury in the operation, management, and promotion of the Salisbury Zoo as a wildlife conservation facility for the enjoyment and education of local citizens and visitors. Skipjack Heritage, Inc. helps preserve the history of the Skipjack, other workboats, and the heritage of all the people of the greater Deal Island area. Somerset County Historical Society supports restoration and preservation work, acquires objects of historical significance, investigates local and regional history, and organizes events and programs designed to share Somerset County history and culture. Somerset County Historical Trust works to preserve unique, historically significant properties and promote
the historic heritage of Somerset County. Stories Love Music Inc. provides free programs to caregivers of senior citizens with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The Salvation Army provides social services like utility assistance and feeding programs, as well as youth programming and community centers providing fellowship for youth and seniors. Wicomico County Free Library beyond books, the library offers early childhood literacy, education, lifelong learning, homework help, adult literacy, job search skills and digital access for all. Women Supporting Women Inc. provides support, awareness and education to all those affected by breast cancer.
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Tequila Frogs pitches food, drinks By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Any establishment between Seacrets on 49th Street and Fager’s Island on 60th Street knows it’s located in one of Ocean City’s most bustling party spots. The owner and managers of the 290-seat Tequila Frogs on 54th Street, in the former Ky West restaurant and bar, want to be that stretch’s pit stop for weary travelers between all that area’s locations. “We’re going to be the quicker op-
tion (in the area),” said senior manager Tad Dmuchowski. “Our capacity is nowhere near Macky’s, Seacrets, Fager’s Island … We know we’re right here in the middle of the big party district of Ocean City. Between Seacrets and Fager’s, this (stretch) is a nonstop parade of drunken partying. We understand that we’re in there. We want to get people fed, get a couple drinks in them and have a great night on their next stop.” Tequila Frogs, which opened three weeks ago, is owned by John Natoli,
with Dmuchowski and Ted Basili serving as his senior managers. Natoli’s most recent experience in the restaurant industry was cofounder and part-owner of Union Jack’s, a regional restaurant and bar chain in the DMV area. “I quit the company I cofounded 16 years ago,” Natoli said. “We did real well for quite a while … but covid did a number on some of the stores. I was thinking that now would be a good time to make a change.” See TEQUILA Page 24
Ocean Pines Branch Manager Sharon Curtiss to area vice president. Curtiss joined the company in 2015 and has worked in the real estate industry since 2001. In 2020, Curtiss’ role expanded to include managing the company’s two offices in Ocean City, in addition to her role as branch manager of the Ocean Pines office. Under Curtiss’ leadership, all three offices Sharon Curtiss increased their production levels in units and volume while maintaining the No. 1 spot in market share for the Ocean Pines office in coastal Maryland.
a graduate of University of Pittsburgh and most recently served as chief compliance officer at AmeriServ Financial Bank in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Devan brings with her, a vast array of knowledge in the fields of internal audit, consumer loan operations and underwriting, as well as compliance. Her professional expertise in the compliance field is evident by her Certified Regulatory Compliance Mangers (CRCM) designation. In addition, Melissa von Bank has graduated from Commercial Lending School-Foundational from the American Bankers Association. Von Bank is the AVP/branch manager of Bank of Ocean City’s Fenwick Island, Delaware location.
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Reid Tingle, president and CEO of Bank of Ocean City along with the Board of Directors, welcomes Jennifer Devan, compliance officer/vice president, as the newest addition to their staff. Devan joins Bank of Ocean City with 25 years of banking experience. She is
Exit Realty at the Beach announces representation of the seller in the acquisition of 312 Maple Avenue in Berlin. Newly named “The Willows of Berlin,” plans include redevelopment of the 31 existing units and an additional 34 new units for rent, as well as a community center and playground.
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New hire Atlantic Dental welcomes its newest Hygienist, Katie Noel (Benner). Dedicated to her work, adding Noel will allow Atlantic Dental to meet the dental needs of the community more efficiently. Before pursuing a career in dental hygiene, she worked as an orthodontic assistant for three years at Katie Noel Tilghman Orthodontics. She then attended the dental hygiene program at Harcum College, were she graduated with honors, earning her title as a registered dental hygienist. Born and raised in Salisbury, she lives locally with her husband and two miniature dachshunds, Stanley and Eliott.
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Sun RV Resorts sells to Blue Water Continued from Page 21 in Cape Charles, Va., Cherrystone boasts over 300 waterfront acres along the Chesapeake Bay and more than 690 campsites.” Frontier Town RV Resort and Campground is open through Nov. 28 and is located at 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, in Berlin Fort Whaley RV Resort and Campground is open through Oct. 31 and is located at 11224 Dale Road, in Whaleyville. Cherrystone Family Camping Resort is open year round and is located at 1511 Townfield Drive, Cape Charles in Virginia. Book online at https://www.cherrystone.com/virginia-campgrounds/ or call (757) 3313063. Learn more about the Blue Water portfolio of hotels, RV resorts, and at-
tractions at https://bwdc.com/portfolio/. For more information on Sun RV Resorts, please visit www.sunrvresorts.com. Founded by Jack and Todd Burbage in 2002, Blue Water specializes in developing and managing campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. Blue Water’s integrated approach to marketing, revenue management, and operations has quickly established itself as a hospitality industry leader. With two dozen resort-area properties in East Coast states from Maine to Florida, the Blue Water family is committed to creating elite assets, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and enhancing the communities we serve. To learn more, visit BWDC.com. Sun RV Resorts is a division of Sun Communities which owns, operates, or has an interest in 562 developed MH,
RV and marina properties comprising over 151,600 developed sites and nearly 38,800 wet slips and dry storage spaces in 39 states and Ontario, Canada. Established in 1975, Sun Communities became a publicly owned corporation in December, 1993. The company is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: SUI. Sun Communities has twice been honored by the Manufactured Housing Institute as winner of the “Community Operator of the Year” award. The award is emblematic of Sun Communities’ focus on professional management at the community level. For more information, visit www.sunrvresorts.com, or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
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Tequila Frogs looking to lure both families, party patrons Continued from Page 22 Natoli brought Dmuchowski and Basili in from their home area of Montgomery County. Dmuchowski said he’s been “in and out” of the restaurant industry for years, working most recently as a general manager, while Basili has been in the industry for the last 30 years. “This is a newer foray for us,” Dmuchowski said. “This is what we’re doing because we feel it’s what Ocean City needs right now.” The menu’s theme, as may be inferred from the establishment’s name, is Mexican. “We’re doing tacos, enchiladas, bowls and fajitas,” Dmuchowski said. “We’re trying to keep it authentic Mexican without mixing in the TexMex or too much of the American influence.” Natoli said he got the idea for the restaurant’s theme by traveling to Mexico. “There were a lot of places that had a boisterous atmosphere that were
just fun, music was playing, occasionally you’d see a mariachi band walking by,” Natoli said. “I wanted to bring that to Ocean City. I wanted to bring that atmosphere from Mexico.” For the first year at least, there won’t be live music at Tequila Frogs, based on a Worcester County Liquor Board ruling. The board didn’t outright tell the restaurant it couldn’t have live music, but it did rule out amplification, which virtually means no live vocals. The compromise didn’t seem worth it. But, Dmuchowski said they will be able to reevaluate next year. Like many restaurants in Ocean City, the labor shortage has affected Tequila Frogs. The waitstaff has good numbers right now, but Dmuchowski said it’s been a struggle to find enough dishwashers and cooks. Currently, Tequila Frogs is open Wednesday to Sunday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., except for Sunday when it operates from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The goal right now is to be a
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Tad Dmuchowski (pictured), senior manager at Tequila Frogs, said the new restaurant on 54th Street, has no intention of trying to operate at the same level as nearby party spots like Seacrets and Macky’s. Rather, he and owner John Natoli envision a place that serves more as a pit stop for partiers on their way up and down Coastal Highway and a spot that patrons looking for a more family-friendly atmosphere will enjoy.
year-round establishment. The key to the Tequila Frog’s experience, Dmuchowski said is to be an accessory to the party scene while offering options for everyone. “We’re trying to do a tequila-forward, Mexican-themed, fun atmos-
phere,” he said. “We have it so the high-tops are set up (further from the bar for) kind of a more energetic bar feel. On the other side, we have big booths which are good for families looking for a quieter family-friendly experience.”
REAL ESTATE REPORT
June named national homeownership month By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 11, 2021) June 2021 was proclaimed National Homeownership Month by President Joe Biden. The White House issued a news release statement from President Biden stating, “We also know that people of color continue to face discrimination in our housing market — when trying to secure mortgages, to have their homes appraised, and to live in neighborhoods where their families can thrive. In recent years, the homeownership gap between Black and white
families reached its widest point since 1968, when banks could still legally discriminate against borrowers based on the color of their skin.” The news release went on to explain that President Biden took executive action to extend foreclosure moratoriums for nearly 11 million households with mortgages guaranteed by the Federal Government; introduced and passed the American Rescue Plan, which will deliver nearly $10 billion in relief for homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments during the pandemic; and, to create greater opportunities for homeownership moving forward, the President’s administration has proposed the American Jobs Plan — which can spur the construction and
rehabilitation of more than 500,000 homes for buyers of more modest means. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will continue to advance affordable and sustainable homeownership. Each June is the time of year when HUD, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and others recognize the importance of homeownership and its impact upon the lives of American families, local neighborhoods, and the national economy. At the core of HUD’s mission is the belief that every person deserves the chance to live with security, dignity and hope in a place they can call home. This is why HUD is committed to doing
everything it can to help advance affordable homeownership opportunities, particularly in communities of color and other underserved communities. HUD has also been helping homeowners who struggled to pay their mortgages due to the covid-19 pandemic. For homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages, they have implemented foreclosure and eviction moratoriums and required mortgage servicers to offer up to six months of forbearance initially, and up to six additional months per the homeowner’s requests. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
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SDHS Class of ’21 cross finish line, leave covid behind By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Members of Stephen Decatur High School’s class of 2021 missed out on a lot of rites of passage because of the covid-19 pandemic. But last week, thanks to the lifting of strict pandemic-era capacity and mask restrictions, they got to experience an almost completely normal graduation ceremony on the lawn of their school’s stadium in Berlin. “Each one of you have had dreams of what your senior year would be,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said to the 302 graduates decked out in their blue and white caps and gowns last Tuesday evening. “No matter how fantastical those dreams may have been, I know none of them included a global pandemic …” he continued. “This is the hand you’ve been dealt [and the fact] that you made it here tonight — in person no less — is worth celebrating.” Taylor and others who spoke during the ceremony — including principal Tom Sites, class president Emily Stitely and the official commencement speaker, Al “Hondo” Handy — liberally used words like persever-
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Stephen Decatur High School Principal Tom Sites addresses the Class of 2021 graduates during their commencement ceremony in Berlin on June 2.
ance and resilience to describe the young men and women who received diplomas last week. The ability to overcome the challenges of a global pandemic was something the students had not prepared for, but it was something they took in stride. And they even managed to go above and beyond with an array of awards and accomplishments in academics, sports, arts, service and more that will set them up for bright futures. “There is uncertainty in where we are headed now coming out of a worldwide pandemic but I have con-
fidence because of what I see in front of me this evening,” Sites said to the graduates. Handy, who was one of the first Black students to attend Stephen Decatur, is no stranger to overcoming challenges. He recalled the early difficulties of maneuvering hallways filled primarily with students who were not like him, and the struggle of excelling at basketball as a short guy. But he shared a sound piece of advice that his longtime mentor gave him when he expressed a desire to play the sport, and encouraged the graduates to take it with them as they move
on to their next chapters: “If you think you can, you can.” And Handy did. He was a member of the 1970 Stephen Decatur championship basketball team and went on to become a pillar of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, retiring in 2019 after more than 40 years in the position. He also earned a number of awards and recognitions over the years for his work and dedication, and passed some of the life lessons onto the 2021 graduates. “Whatever you choose to do, you must be committed. Commitment is
NOW PLAYING COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com June 11: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Stratus Fear, 4-8 p.m. June 12: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Taylor Knox Band, 5-9 p.m. June 13: Top Shelf Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; The Dunehounds, 4-8 p.m. June 14: Sean Loomis Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. June 15: Taylor Knox Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Heather, Tall Paul & Kristie, 4-8 p.m. June 16: Chris Thomas Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Decade 80, 4-8 p.m. June 17: Heather Vidal Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole, Joe Mama & Chris Thomas, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com Every Saturday: Jim Long Live, 2-6 p.m. Every Sunday: DJ Wax, 10 a.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Wax, 9p.m. June 11: Full Circle Band, 8 p.m. OCEAN CLUB 101st Street, Ocean City Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Ocean Club June 11-12: DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight; On The Edge, 7 p.m. to midnight Lenny’s Beach Bar June 11-12 Stephen Anthony, noon-4 p.m.; First Class, 4-9 p.m.
June 13: First Class, 4-9 p.m. June 14-20: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org June 11: Over Time, 6-10 p.m. June 12: Tranzfusion, 6-10 p.m. June 13: Exit 93, 6-10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com June 11: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 12: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Liquid A, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Crash the Party, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 13: Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 14: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 15: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Ballyhoo! w/Joint Operation, 7-10 p.m.; Rising Sun Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.;
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DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 16: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; Rising Sun Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:35 a.m. June 17: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Yawd Lynk, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
THE BENDERZ Seacrets: Monday, June 14, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
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Over $8.7 million offered to grads for scholarships vital to you if you want to be successful,” he said. “I encourage you to think about some of the things that I promoted at the recreation center, things like respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility and perseverance.” For Stitely, seeing her fellow classmates finally gathered, ready to accept their diplomas and start their lives after four years of hard work was a positive experience. And despite the challenges of the pandemic, the graduates accomplished quite a bit. “This class has accounted for numerous sports wins and titles, breaking school records and state records, and all while maintaining extraordinary grades,” she said. “Numerous service projects have blossomed from the minds of our class and gone into action within our community. From beach cleanups and little free libraries, to donation drives and fundraisers, there’s no doubt that we will be leaving this community with a positive impact from our time here at Decatur.” Stitely also pointed out that she and her classmates missed out on important social experiences, like their homecoming walk at the beginning of the year when the pandemic was still
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Family, friends and educators gather for the Stephen Decatur High School Class of 2021 graduation ceremony held in the Louis H. Taylor Stadium last Wednesday in Berlin.
surging, and the chance to be “at the top of the food chain” as seniors after four long years of waiting for it. For that, she led her peers in their first and only seniors chant, a tradition passed on annually from class to class and typically belted out at sporting and other public events, many of which the class of 2021 missed out on. Sites also provided the following stats regarding the class of 2021: • 302 total graduates • 130 attending four-year schools, 61 attending two-year schools, and nine attending trade and technical
schools. • 9 students entering the military • 18 entering into work in a related field of study • 75 entering the workforce. • A total $8.769 million in scholarships were offered to the graduates and school officials have yet to finalize how much will be accepted MALLORY PANUSKA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
(Right, top) Stephen Decatur High School class president Emily Stitely exits the stage after giving her commencement address during the June 2 graduation. (Right) Yunjin Bang smiles after receiving his diploma.
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DONATION Berlin Rotary Club recently presented a donation of food to St. Paul’s By-TheSea Episcopal Church’s food pantry, the Shepherd’s Crook, in Ocean City. The donation was one of eight made possible through a grant secured by the club. Shepherd’s Crook member Don O’Grince is pictured with the donations.
THANK YOU The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. As a part of observing National Day of Prayer 2021, Community Church at Ocean Pines reached out to the Ocean Pines Police Department and the Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin (pictured) to thank them for their service to the community.
VOLUNTEER DAY Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild members held a Volunteer Day on May 5, at Ocean Pines Community Center to exchange finished quilts and pick up kits prepared by Volunteer Chair Stephanie Dilworth, right, and Jo Anne Donnelly. Last year, unable to meet in person, members worked on quilts to donate to the many area charities, including Believe in Tomorrow, The Cricket Center, Diakonia, The Grace Center, Coastal Hospice and Berlin Nursing Home.
INDUCTED Six students were inducted to the Worcester Preparatory School chapter of the International Thespian Society on April 1. The International Thespian Society is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in theatre. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Drama/Dance Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, Grace Baeurle, Sydney Lamson-Reich, T.J. Bescak, Anders Taylor, Nick Hearne, Brooke Phillips, and Middle/Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. As a part of observing National Day of Prayer 2021, Community Church at Ocean Pines reached out to the Ocean Pines Police Department and the Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin to thank them for their service to the community. Pictured, from left, are Ocean Pines Police PFC James l. Brasure (25-year veteran), Lt. Greg Schoepf (39-year veteran), and Mary Stover, Paul Ranney and Jack Levering from the church.
SHRED IT EVENT Bank of Ocean City held a Shred It event on April 21, at its West Ocean City location. Participants were asked to bring canned goods or monetary donations for Diakonia, Inc. Bank of Ocean City President and CEO Reid Tingle presents Executive Director Belinda Miller with a check for $1,318. The event also collected two van loads of canned goods for Diakonia's Food Pantry. Diakonia is the only comprehensive provider of homeless men, women, families and veterans on the Lower Eastern Shore. Diakonia provides shelter, food, clothing and program services to individuals and families in order to help rebuild their lives one step at a time.
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OC musician charters reality TV series on Amazon Prime By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Viewers will be able to catch an Ocean City resident on Amazon Prime this summer. Capt. Skip Maisel is chartering a yacht this summer as one of the captains on the streaming network’s “Yacht Stops,” a reality TV show that follows musicians as they tour the lower Eastern Seaboard on a yacht. “My friend … was already doing this,” Maisel said. “They had a captain previously, but something happened with that … didn’t work out and I got the call. I thought it’d be a great thing to do. Being a captain and also a musician, I thought it’d be awesome. It’s the perfect combination for me.” Maisel is a Maryland native and moved to Ocean City around 1990. Since coming to the resort, he’s been involved in a number of local acts, including Flytrap, G-13 and his current band, Muskrat Lightning. As a captain of the yacht, Maisel’s obligations will reach considerably further than those of a typical tour bus driver. “This boat is much more than a pleasure craft,” said public relations manager Taryn Scher. “It is a working, seaworthy fishing vessel that subs as a charter cruise yacht. (Everyone)
aboard must take on mate responsibilities as part of the charter. Our captain will assign these duties accordingly.” Show creators Michael Bloom and Charles Hedgepath envisioned a show that demonstrates the challenges of life on the road and putting it on the water. “The idea was born from seeing tour buses going down the highway, looking awesome, and (thinking) those guys must have a great life,” Bloom said. “Then I got into the music business and I know that’s just not the case. I thought it would be an interesting show — emerging artists traveling across a country on a bus, now a yacht, going through the same struggles that emerging artists have to experience, dealing with bandmates, living in close proximity, and the difficulty of getting along every day. Putting it on a yacht (only exacerbates those challenges).” “We’re not doing anything that’s not real. Everything that shows up on TV isn’t staged (or doctored).” “Yacht Stops” is still touring and filming and is slated to wrap up its tour with a Fourth of July show in Miami. There is no set premiere date for the show but is slated for this summer.
Wor. Prep students write book (June 11, 2021) Worcester Preparatory School Lower School teachers, Abby Harrison and Julia Alison, inspired their second graders to create and publish their own children’s book, “Mighty Max.” Beginning in February, students were guided through the writing and illustration process to prepare them to design their page for the class book. The children used their thoughts and imaginations to make up the storyline about a puppy’s adventures and create their individual pages
complete with colorful drawings. Not only did the young authors work hard to write and illustrate their book, they also used it as a teachable lesson by encouraging children to always explore the possibilities in life. On March 4, the two second grade classes gathered all their pages and sent their completed manuscript to Studentreasures Publishing. When they received their published book on March 31, the students shared the story via live Zoom with their parents by each displaying and reading their one-of-a-kind page.
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Ocean City’s Skip Maisel is a yacht captain on Amazon Prime’s “Yacht Stops,” a reality TV series that focuses on a group of musicians who tour the lower Eastern Seaboard on a yacht. The musicians are expected to perform duties typical for the crew of a yacht while they become acclimated with each other. The series is set to premiere this summer. PHOTO COURTESY SKIP MAISEL
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Gazpacho shooters as amuse bouche or app By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 11, 2021) Successful celebrations come from within; infusing your own personal style and attention to detail yields memorable events. Performance is not imitation; it is one being comfortable with yourself. Copying someone else’s vision does not promote individuality. Entertaining takes much preparation and at the same time should be fun. Cooking is an intricate part of this process and goes without saying. The presentation is just as important. Food does not have a solitary nature, the eye as well as the palate has to be won. If company is coming, consider gaz-
pacho. Cold summer soups are popular and easy to make. Following are a few tips for yummy gazpacho. If a recipe calls for water, use stock instead. Water nullifies your flavor profile. It is best to make gazpacho an hour ahead of time, soups need a brief period where flavors can meld together. Traditional gazpacho is known for its depth of flavor. Sherry vinegar adds acidity and complexity, which is imperative for mouthwatering gazpacho. Choosing a particular variety of tomato allows one to put their own spin on the soup. Yellow tomatoes yield a
gorgeous golden soup. Gazpacho is a great way to use flawed tomatoes. Simply cut out soft spots or unattractive cracks before pureeing them. If time is of the essence, use good quality canned tomatoes. We all want to save money, but this is not a time to be frugal. Most gazpacho recipes call for fresh bell peppers. They need to be broiled until they blister and achieve a char. Then, you have to allow time for them to cool and discard the tough skins. Jarred roasted bell peppers can replace fresh bell peppers and are perfectly acceptable. Make sure you drain the excess liquid before using them. There are many varieties of cucum-
bers, but English cucumbers are the preferred choice. They are juicy and have a wonderful aroma. Seeds should be removed; they have a tendency to be bitter. Simple take a small spoon and run it down the length of the cucumber to remove any unwanted seeds. Chilies give the soup a slight touch of heat. Serrano and jalapenos are the preferred choice, but personal preference should be your guide. Most gazpacho recipes call for red onions. Red onions have more flavor and will stand up to the other components. Garnishing and presentation are imperative for successful gazpacho. Fresh basil and avocados are attractive op-
$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pick-up. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-280-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.
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DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8 a.m. - noon and dinner and lite fare served Wednesday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks,and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 2-5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Closed Tuesday. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have
something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Cool shooters on hot summer day tions. Be attentive to the cut of the avocado, this will add to the beautification of the dish. Gazpacho can be served as an appetizer or main course. If one is making this dish the star of your meal, crusty bread and wine completes the trinity of tastiness. Gazpacho shooters can be served as an amuse bouche or an appetizer. The whimsical presentation is impressive to say the least. Glass shot glasses with mini spoons can be purchased on Amazon. The glass shooters are elegant and can be used again. If unexpected company is on the way, do not fret. The following gazpacho shooter recipe can be put together quickly and will wow your guests. Enjoy!
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Gazpacho Shooters Ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can good quality whole tomatoes 1 (16-ounce) jar roasted bell peppers ½ English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks ½ yellow pepper, stem removed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch dice 1 to 2 serrano chilies, seeded and minced ½ small red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 ½ tablespoons sherry vinegar kosher salt to taste 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into ¼-inch cubes for a garnish fresh basil for garnish 1. Drain can of tomatoes, reserve the tomato water. Remove stems and seeds. Place tomato flesh along with Pinball • Sk keeetball Prizes • Videos
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., June 11 2ND FRIDAY IN BERLIN
Downtown Berlin, 5-8 p.m. Live music, artists, duck and bird carvings, Mermaid Museum and Seaside Dance Academy performances. 410-629-1716, aearly@berlinmd.gov, berlinmd.gov
ROADWAY SAFETY BOOK AVAILABLE
Ocean City Boardwalk Tram Station, 801 S. Boardwalk, Ocean City, 4-8 p.m. The Cheswick the Crab mascot and safety ambassadors will be distributing free copies of the book, “Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer.”
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6:30 p.m. Costs are $12 for a one-crab cake platter including sandwich, green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw; $20 for a two-crab cake platter; and $8 for a crab cake sandwich. Bake sale table available. 410-641-1137
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Fridays - Columbus Hall, behind St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Masks are required while moving around inside. 410-524-7994
Sat., June 12 27TH ANNUAL SAND DUELS BEACH SOCCER CHALLENGE Wicomico Street Beach, Ocean City, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. U-8-U13 Play on Saturday.
Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 10 a.m.-noon. World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 and is the largest knitter run event in the world. All fiber lovers welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org
TIDES AND TEMPESTS OCEAN RENAISSANCE
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Elements from historical reenactment, steam punk, sci-fi and fairy tales to create a diverse and eclectic environment for all ages. Admission is $20 for adults an $10 and teens, 13-17 years.
Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 11 a.m.-noon. Paul Rusko, who passed away in December, was seen as a tennis mentor to many. He was the founder of the Early Bird tennis group. Tim McMullen, mac122147@gmail.com.
4TH ANNUAL ‘WAGS AND WHISKERS’ THIRTY-ONE BAG, CASH AND MORE BINGO FUNDRAISER Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 1-4 p.m. Doors open at noon. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Also featuring two special bingo games, a Chinese auction, raffle boards and a candy bar game. www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.com, 443-987-2870.
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Sun., June 13 27TH ANNUAL SAND DUELS BEACH SOCCER TOURNAMENT Wicomico Street Beach, Ocean City, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. U14-Adult Play on Sunday.
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SUNDAES IN THE PARK
DELMARVA HAND DANCE
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy free music and each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment. Ice Cream and beverages available for purchase. Followed by the new drone show. https://www.ococean.com
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 9-9:30 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s new drone shows.
Meeting via Zoom, 6-8 p.m. This documentary is about the “house culture” in New York City. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, 5:30 PM 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Members and guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 443-783-4872, https://delmarvahanddancing.com
CAPTAIN SCHOEPF RELAY
Seventh Street Beach, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-noon. Relay begins at 7th Street and runs to the end of Ocean City followed by a swim the entire length of Ocean City and ran back to 7th Street. The direction if contingent on ocean current.
TIDES AND TEMPESTS OCEAN RENAISSANCE
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Elements from historical reenactment, steam punk, sci-fi and fairy tales to create a diverse and eclectic environment for all ages. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for teens, 13-17 years.
Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery, 11206 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 12-8
Wed., June 16 ZOOM WITH YOUR BABY
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Sundays through September - Downtown Berlin, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm. More than 30 farmers, bakers, distillers and more. Live music, live bunnies, real bee hive and free kids art projects. https://www.berlinmainstreet.com/farm ersmarket/
Mon., June 14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR BEACH DOUBLES FESTIVAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines. Deadline to register for the Ocean Pines Beach Double Festival to be held on June 19. For men and women ages 50 and older. Entry cost is $26 and must be USTA members. https://playtennis.usta.com, 410-6417228
INTERACTIVE STORY TIME ‘TAILS AND TALES’
Meeting via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Featuring animal stories and an introduction to the animal and story themed Summer Reading Program. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
ARTS DAY AT THE WINERY WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY
PRIDE FILM SERIES: ‘PARIS IS BURNING’
OC DRONE SHOWS MEMORIAL BENCH DEDICATION IN HONOR OF PAUL RUSKO
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 9:3010:30 a.m. Speaker will be local legend and arguably one of, if not the best, allaround fisherman in Ocean City. Also learn updates on fishing regulations and the fishing issues. Jack Barnes, 410-6417662.
p.m. Featuring more than 25 artists and Lauren Glick performing from 5-8 p.m. Fun activities all day for the whole family. Rain date is July 11. ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org, 410-524-9433.
The Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice, 1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 3:15-4 p.m. Register: Kay Kinnikin, 410-641-4765 or kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org. http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Meeting in-person and via conference call. Reservations required for in-person: Rose Campion, 443-8808884. For call-in option, dial 605-4725789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.
Tues., June 15
Meeting via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Babies under 2 years and caregivers join in for songs, rhymes and stories. Register: www.worceterlibrary.org under events.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Held via Zoom, 11 a.m.-noon. A 20minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a Q&A session. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
FREE PLATFORM TENNIS CLINICS
Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 7-8 p.m. Platform tennis combines elements of tennis and racquetball. Organizers will supply all the necessary equipment. www.oceanpines.org, 516-508-0313
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “The Angry Birds Movie.” Weather pending, Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov.
Thurs., June 17 CPAP MASK FITTING
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
ZEN DRAWING FOR RELAXATION
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, 2-3 p.m. Fun workshop on drawing Zentangles. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Register: 410-957-0878, by June 16.
FAMILY BEACH GAMES
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free interactive fun for the whole family. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Parents must stay with their children. Weather pending. http://www.ococean.com.
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Daytime Hours Apply in person 10-4 M-F 6600 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842
Now Hiring • FT Night Audit • PM Houseman/ Maintenance Apply in person 32nd St., Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 9-3pm
Sun N’ Fun Motel Now Hiring • Evening shift, 4pm-12am, Desk Clerks • Day shift Housekeeping Apply in person 29th St., Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 9-3pm
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Apply in person 1800 Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm
Servers
Pino’s Pizza Hiring $16/hr + Counter Tips
Ages 16 & up welcome. J-1 students welcome. Offering up to 48 hours a week which means overtime pay weekly for those that do all 6 shifts a week. Need Cashiers, Pizza Makers, and Pizza Baggers/expeditors. Job is arriving at 3pm (or when you can) to set up, open at 4pm, close at 10pm, and clean up and prep more till 11pm. If 1st job keeps you from showing up at 3, that ok. Flexible. Closed Mondays. Also seeking 2 workers for lunch shift 10:30 am till 4:30 pm. Menu is “Pizza only” so easy for what to learn. Walk-ups only to enquire and must only arrive between 6pm to 11pm any night except Mondays. 81ST Plaza. See photos at PinosOC.com
by Monday 5 p.m.
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PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area. Ask for Mary 410-524-1300
Frog Bar and Grill now hiring Cooks, Bus Boys & Food Runners. Apply within after 9am, M-F. 221 Wicomico St., OCMD. Classifieds 410-723-6397
Worcester County Sheriff’s Department Civilian School Crossing Guards Will direct traffic during the hours when school busses arrive and depart Stephen Decatur High School, Stephen Decatur Middle School and Showell Elementary School throughout the school year. Drug and Alcohol testing, Pre-employment background check, and motor vehicle history required. Must successfully complete a two-day training session of classroom and practical traffic direction skills. Apply online: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/ For further information, contact Human Resources Phone 410-632-0090, ext. 1407
HELP WANTED The Spinnaker Now Hiring Full-time, Seasonal
Housekeepers Good Pay! Monthly Bonuses Apply in person 1800 Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part-time position in law office. Proficient computer skills, Word Perfect, Dictaphone, telephone and light bookkeeping required. Familiarity with E-filing a plus, but will train. Please respond by sending resume to P.O. Box 56, Ocean City, MD 21843
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages and excellent benefits package available to successful candidates.
Food & Beverage Manager We are currently recruiting an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to work under our Food & Beverage Director. Responsibilities include overseeing and being responsible for our busy restaurants, bars & conference center. The candidate should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills along with the ability to train employees. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to: lwatson@clarionoc.com.
Employment Opportunities: Full Time, Year Round: Night Audit, Executive Assistant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Painter, Room Attendant, Front Desk Agent, Maintenance Seasonal: Security, Grill Cooks, Servers, Bartender, Hostess/Host, Busser, Food Runners, Beach Stand, Pool Attendant, Warehouse Clerk
Grill Chef We are hiring a working Chef / Grill Supervisor for our beautiful ocean front beach bar and grill. Successful candidate must have a minimum of three years hands-on kitchen supervisory experience in a high volume restaurant and excellent employment references. We offer excellent benefits and salary (commensurate with experience). Housing available. Qualified applicants, forward resume with salary requirements to: lwatson@clarionoc.com.
Top Wages Excellent Benefits Housing Available
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NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS! Front Desk Staff, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Housemen. Apply in person at The Safari on the Boardwalk, 13th St. 410-289-6411
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Med Tech. CPR, first aide certified. Must be able to pass background check. Drug free facility. Full time position and every other weekend. Email resume to truittsandy@yahoo.com or call 443-880-7341.
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!! Starting wages are $13.50-$15.00 depending on experience. Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd Street or call 443-664-2825
Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Security ($14), EMTs, Audio/Video Techs, Office Receptionists, Boutique Associates, Distillery Tour Guides, Expeditors, Servers, Cashiers, Food Runners, Hosts, Groundskeeping, Bartenders, Barbacks, Prep Kitchen, Maintenance Staff, Head Distiller, Painter, & Carpenter. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
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COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Sat., 6/12, 8am-1pm. Rain or shine. Ocean Reef community (West OC Rt. 611 to Airport Rd). Household items, children’s toys and clothes, etc. Multiple houses.
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REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18737 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EMERSON RICHARD LLOYD SR. Notice is given that John Robert Lloyd, 106 Bentwood Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269, was on May 07, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Emerson Richard Lloyd Sr. who died on January 7, 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 7th day of November, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
John Robert Lloyd Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 28, 2021 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ COON & COLE, LLC DAVID COLE ESQ. 305 W. CHESAPEAKE AVE., SUITE 510 TOWSON, MD 21204
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18751 Notice is given that the Superior Court of New Castle County, DE appointed Robert F. Kopecki, 8 Edward Drive, Avondale, PA 19311 as the Executor of the Estate of Clara A. Kopecki who died on February 17, 2021 domiciled in Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is David H. Cole Esq. whose address is 305 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite 510, Towson, MD 21204. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this
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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. Robert F. Kopecki Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 27, 2021 OCD-5/27/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 THE QUARTERS TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff vs. NED L. LEX, JR. Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-20-000248
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 25th day of May, 2021, that the foreclosure sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as Series of Weeks “B”, Unit No. 301, The Quarters Condominium, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Substitute Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before June 28, 2021, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before June 21, 2021. The Report states the amount of the sale to be $1,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/27/3t _________________________________ PETERS/SCOFIELD, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION THOMAS W. PETERS 7430 CREEK RD., SUITE 303 SANDY, UT 84093
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18765 Notice is given that the District Court of Salt Lake County, UT appointed Kostadenos Moutsos, 6085 South Cotswold Court, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Despina G. Moutsos who died on July 19, 2016 domiciled in Utah, United States. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Joseph E. Moore
JUNE 11, 2021 Esq. whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Kostadenos Moutsos Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: June 03, 2021 OCD-6/3/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Heidi Alethea Johnson, 301 Bay Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Eric Scott Johnson, 301 Bay Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: J & M Meat Market, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: J & M Meat Market 101 William Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 16, 2021 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Jennifer Reda, 1103 Hunt Creek Lane, Sparks, Maryland 21152; Anne McFaul, 3026 Shepperd Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111; Adam Horn, 10312 Plantation Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Windwar OC, LLC For the premises known as and located at:
JUNE 11, 2021 T/A: Atlantic Beach House 115 75th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: BJ's on the Water, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 16, 2021 @ 1:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: George V. Trala, 12516 Ocean Reef Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: DGOC, LLC For the premises known as and lecated at: T/A: Frontier Town Lazy River Saloon And Pool Bar, Golden Nugget And Campstore 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin, Maryland 21811 Formerly: Frontier Beverage, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 16, 2021 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Stephen P. Joyce, 3315 Collins Avenue #5B, Miami Beach, FL 33140; John J. Brooks, 41 Cannon Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: CCK Holdings, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Crabcake Factory 12000 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Satellite Restaurants, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 16, 2021 @ 1:45 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Marcos Lopez, 711 Kelly Road A,
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Shaun Bounds, 10285 Broken Sound Boulevard, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Thomas Colby Bounds, 141 Teal Circle, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Brandon Tolan, 101 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: 410 Social, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: 410 Social Eatery and Barroom 16 Pitts Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 16, 2021 @ 2:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/3/2t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: DEBORAH JEAN MARSHALLREVELS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.: C-23-FM-21-000165
NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION (ADULT) (Md. Rule 15-901) The above petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name they seek to change their name from Deborah Jean Marshall-Revels to Deborah Jean Marshall. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I have been divorced since January 4, 2005 and would like to go by my maidan name again. Any person may file an objection to the Petition for Name Change on or before 06/25/2021. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Md. Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a judgment or grant the name change. A copy of this notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/10/1t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROGRESS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland will conduct a Public Hearing to provide information on the progress of Housing Rehabilitation Grant MD-20CD-22, which was funded under the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program; a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing
revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. The hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021 AT 10:45 A.M. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM - ROOM 1101 – GOVERNMENT CENTER – ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to assess the program progress on the following CDBG grant received from the State of Maryland: Worcester County received a CDBG grant in the amount of $300,000 in July 2019 for the rehabilitation of 18 owner occupied homes; total household income must be in the low to moderate income category, classified as less than 80% of the County median income. To date, $187,055 of the combined CDBG grant and program income funding has been committed. The current CDBG grant term will end on July 31, 2021 and an amendment request has been approved by the State CDBG Office to extend the grant period. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 3 business days advance notice to Weston Young, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer at 410-632-1194. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/10/3t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 21-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-6 (Public Safety – Kari’s Law) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on May 18, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 6-301 A legislative bill for the purpose of implementing MD. Code, Public Safety § 1-314 (known as “Kari’s Law”) to require that multiple-line telephone systems allow for direct dialing via 9-1-1. A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 21-6 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center, and a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/10/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AGRICULTURAL EASEMENT ACQUISITION Worcester County, Maryland Notice is hereby given that the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:30 AM in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101- Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 The purpose of this public hearing is to hear comments on petitions to sell an agricultural easement to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) on the following properties in Worcester County: 1. Balon Charlotte, TM 92, P 57; 910 Bishop Road, Pocomoke City; 141.4 acres 2. Balon Charlotte, TM 91, P 17; Brantley Road, Pocomoke City; 106.5 acres 3. Lambertson, Jason and Kimberly, TM 92, P 8, 3105 Sheephouse Road; Pocomoke City; 74.8 acres (Reapplication) 4. Park, Yong, Jae, TM 84, P 15; 2911 Byrd Road, Pocomoke City, 74.8 acres 5. Queponco Farms, TM 57, P 42; 5631 Taylor Road, Snow Hill, 154.38 acres 6. Queponco Farms, TM 49, P 71; 6636 Basket Switch Road, Newark; 187.8 acres 7. Taylor, Wayne and Virginia, TM 101, P 28; Payne Road, Pocomoke City, 74.7 acres 8. Tyson, Chelsea and Matthew, TM 31, P 23, 8599 Foreman Road; 33.9 acres Additional information is available for review at the Department of Environmental Programs, Worcester County Government Center, Suite 1306 (3rd floor), One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Questions may be directed to Katherine Munson, Planner V, by calling (410) 632-1220, extension 1302 or email at kmunson@co.worcester.md.us. County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland OCD-6/10/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Demolition 5641 George Island Landing Road Stockton, Maryland 21864 Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are currently accepting bids for the demolition of a structure located at 5641 George Island Landing Road, Stockton, Maryland. Bid specification packages and bid forms may be ob-
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Schools, graduates showed adaptability To the graduating high school seniors of Worcester County, their teachers, support staff, advisors and the administrators who put it all together, well done. The graduation of these classes of 2021, from north to south, and both public and private schools, might have been accompanied by a great exhale countywide, as all involved surely wondered at some point whether these days of caps and gowns would arrive on schedule. That they did is a testament to their ability to adjust to circumstances that were unimaginable some 18 months ago, when the covid-19 pandemic had only begun its ruinous spread into every corner of our existence. Last year’s graduations were remarkable in their own right, as the pandemic began to gain strength, but the students and school personnel in the scholastic cycle just concluded endured a full year of doubt, sacrifice and urgent improvisation just to see the year through. No one could know a year ago that the pandemic’s decline in this country would require 12 more months of having to invent new ways to achieve some sort of success despite the vicissitudes of covid-19. In a way, this viral seige tested schools and students for a skill that can’t be taught and yet is a vital part of the human pursuit — adaptability. These graduations prove they not only passed, but that they also emerged a little stronger. The knowledge that they can overcome adversity will serve them well as they encounter other, and frequently lesser, obstacles along the way. Our hats are off to the graduates, teachers, school employees and officials who found a way to push themselves and to help each other over this unprecedented adversity. The future will be better for it.
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Royal vs regular way
Our fascination with formerly royal couples abides. I’m not sure why, but the fact that Harry, formerly known as Prince, and wife Megan, formerly Markle, are having a baby is HUGE news. Obviously, people have babies all the time, and that makes me wonder whether people of royal heritage reproduce differently than the rest of us. Maybe parts are not parts, regardless of what Frank Perdue used to say in his tender chicken TV comBy mercials. In any case, I have Stewart to assume that the inDobson tense public interest in royal biological affairs stems from a suspicion that something other than the “Regular Way” of reproduction is involved. This suggests there are two means of producing kids: the usual, fun, way, and the “Royal Way,” which would explain why their baby business grabs headlines. Meanwhile, “Regular Way” folks Rachel and Ralph would need to have their baby and auction it off on “Let’s Make a Deal” to draw any notice. “So, what’s it going to be, Bob? The Baby or what’s behind Door Number 3?” What I’m saying is there might be a possibility that royal people are born with certain otherwise optional upgrades and royals-only accoutrements. “Oooooo. What is that?” she asks.
“Oh, that’s the royal backup,” he replies. “We’re not like regular people, see. We’re the deluxe model.” “Okaaaay, and what’s that for?” “Cruise control.” Not being privy to how former and current princes are assembled, I really couldn’t say what the difference might be. It could be something simple. “Hmmm, it says here in the Royal Manual that we start with the secret handshake.” And then, after we get over the shock that this otherwise unemployed couple has one in the oven, we are hit with the revelation that they are — hold on to your hats — going to name it! Well, isn’t that something? And all this time I thought this child wouldn’t have a name, and that it would forever be known as Babystiltskin or Prince Baby. But no, they have really thrown us a curve here, by selecting and announcing a name for their kid, and then going on to explain the background of this nom de baby, what it means and ... whatever. In the meantime, poor “Regular Way” Rachel and Ralph pick a name, tell their parents, they say, “Really?,” the kid becomes a teenager, suddenly hates the name and the parents, adults in general, and changes the name on reaching age 21. And then has a kid and names it the same thing for sentimental reasons. Here’s what really gets me: the Formerly Known as Prince family left the home country partially because they didn’t like all the coverage, so they come here and get all the coverage. It doesn’t make sense. On the other hand, as we are now well aware, it’s not as if they do things the regular way.
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Editor, For the past few weeks, Stephen Decatur High School has been extremely fortunate to host live events and celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2021. Members of the class of 2021 did not have the easiest of senior years. In the prime of their high school experience, the landscape of schooling changed. Still, our seniors learned new technology and learned to navigate online classrooms. They forged new ways to serve and, perhaps most importantly, they learned how to adapt to change. On behalf of the Stephen Decatur High School faculty and staff as well as our entire community, let me say how proud we are of them. Celebrating their successes in such spectacular ways would not have been possible without the support of our parents, students, faculty and staff, and community members. Specifically, we would like to recognize and express our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and organizations whose enthusiasm, ded-
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ication, commitment, and selfless support truly made possible a Senior Awards Night, a Baccalaureate Service, a Boardwalk Procession, and a Commencement Ceremony. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan Special Events Director for the Town of Ocean City Frank Miller Ocean City Police Lt. Scott Harner Ocean City Police Department Ocean City Public Works Department Bob Rothermel and crew from Team Productions Worcester County Sgt. Robert Trautman Worcester County Sheriff’s Department Bill Baker, Jessica Martinez, and Power 101.7 Radio Station Meeghan and Jake Robinson of The Seaboard Chris Bunting and Ocean Aerial Ads Coastal Community Church Keller Williams Realty Susan Jones of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association Ocean City Fire Department Ocean City businesses and restaurants School Resource Officer Kenny Reed
Technology Specialist for Worcester County Public Schools David Dodson Stephen Decatur High School faculty and staff Stephen Decatur High School After Prom Committee Worcester County Public Schools administrative staff. I am so honored to be a part of this amazingly supportive community. The Stephen Decatur High School graduating seniors are our students but they are the sons and daughters of our community. Thank you again to everyone in our village who had a role in raising them and supporting them, and thank you to everyone who assisted us in celebrating their achievements! Thomas Sites, Principal Stephen Decatur High School
OP supports fire victims Editor, Last week a tragic fire hit one of our Worcester County families in Ocean Pines. Within moments of posting needs for the family, the community came once again in full force to help “thy neighbor.”
Clothing, food, tablets, toys, furniture, prayers...the outpouring of love this community gives in times of need, is something I have been blessed to witness time and time again. As I write this, we are $200 away from reaching the $10,000 Go Fund Me goal that was started for the family by Lisa Layfield just a few days ago. I wanted to thank everyone who once again stepped up to try and make a sad situation a little easier. Thank you to our local fire departments and police who risk their lives to keep us all safe during these moments. Thank you to the Worcester County Board of Education who reached out to me the very next day to make sure their “school children” were going to have all they need. Just another reason we are all so blessed to have our children in this amazing school system. Thank you to OPA for allowing drop-off locations. Every day we see tragedy, and the kindness these tragic moments bring forward, is what life is truly about. Life becomes easier and more beautiful when we see the good in other people. Colby Phillips Local Help for You Worcester County
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Humane society’s Wags and Wor-Wic offering summer Whiskers bingo held June 12 courses for gifted, talented (June 11, 2021) Worcester County Humane Society will hold its fourth annual “Wags and Whiskers” ThirtyOne Bag, Cash and More Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, June 12 at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Doors open at noon. The center is located at 235 Ocean Parkway Ocean Pines. All proceeds benefit the dogs and cats at the no-kill shelter in Berlin. Participants will have multiple chances to win official Thirty-One bags, cash and many other prizes. The bingo games will run from 1-4 pm. Guests must be 18 or older. Advance tickets are $25 for 20 regular games for Thirty-One bags full of goodies and gift cards. There will be two special bingo games for an additional small fee. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Chinese auction, raffle boards and a candy bar game
‘Arts Day at the Winery’ to take place this Sunday (June 11, 2021) The Art League of Ocean City is hosting “Arts Day at the Winery” at Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery on Sunday, June 13, from noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Arts Day is an outreach event of the Art League, which is part of its mission to bring the arts to the community. The event includes an Artisan Marketplace with more than 25 artists, live music all day, and art activities for all ages. Lauren Glick will perform from 5-8 p.m. For an additional cost, attendees can take artistled classes and hand paint a wine glass or create an acrylic painting. “Bring your friends and a chair, and drink in the ambience of the vineyard and the wonderful art,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League said. “If you’re not familiar with the Art League, this is a chance to meet us and see what we do around Worcester County.” Windmill Creek is located at 11206 Worcester Hwy. in Berlin. A full schedule of events is posted at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org. The rain date for the event is July 11. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.
for additional items and prizes as well as snacks and beverages available for purchase. “Whether a person comes alone or brings a group of friends, the event offers a fun atmosphere of fellowship for all,” said Diana Snyder, event chair. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door the day of the event for $30. Tickets can be purchased online at www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org, at the WCHS Thrift Store at 12703 Sunset Avenue Units 5 & 6 or by calling Snyder at 443-987-2870. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, June 13. Worcester County Humane Society is private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that depends on donations and fundraisers to help care for the many cats and dogs who call the shelter home until their forever families are found. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for updates on events. Check out the shelter website www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org for available pets.
(June 11, 2021) Parents of gifted and talented children entering the third through ninth grades in the fall of 2021 can register them for Summer Scholars courses on campus and online at Wor-Wic Community College. In-person courses focus on 3D printing, acoustic engineering, acting, animals, cooking, crime scene investigation, creative writing, computer repair, music, photography, rockets and robots, “Star Wars” and website building. “This year, we are happy to be able to give parents a choice of either inperson, on-campus courses or virtual courses,” said Kerry Cleaver, director of continuing education and workforce development at Wor-Wic. “All classrooms are set up for social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. We have a very exciting lineup of courses this year, which are sure to engage as well as entertain,” Cleaver added. Virtual one-week courses are offered Monday through Friday, beginning June 14 and ending Aug. 13.
These half-day courses are held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. One-week courses are offered on campus Monday through Friday, beginning July 12 and ending Aug. 6. Students can take full- or half-day courses. Full-day courses are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Half-day courses, which are offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m., can also be taken back-to-back to create a full-day schedule. The courses are designed for public, private and home-schooled gifted and talented students. A student’s gifted and talented status is determined by the school they attend, based on the student’s abilities in the areas of general intellectual capabilities, specific academic aptitudes, or the creative, visual or performing arts. Space is limited and financial assistance is available. For more information, visit www.worwic.edu/SummerScholars or call 410-334-2815.
Local Author Goes Nationwide Berlin resident records her tumultuous memoir. Mary Christine Strobel (Benton), known as Christine, was born in Baltimore, Mary Christine Strobel Maryland in 1962. She relocated to the small town of McDaniel, Maryland in 1975 where she lived on the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay. As an adult, Christine moved to Roxana, Delaware. It was during that time she began to document her life's experiences, as a therapeutic way of overcoming many trials and tribulations she had experienced that lasted decades; challenges that few, if any, could withstand. After several years of nudging from her husband, Michael Strobel, Christine began the long tedious process to turn her timeline into a book. Her motivation was also to share her story with her children,
grandchildren, and her family for generations to come and to possibly help others who find themselves in the throes of life changing hardships. Christine presented her manuscript to long time editor, Bill Cecil, M. Ed. and technical writing professor at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Campus for review and editing. After reading Christine’s manuscript, Bill encouraged her to persevere through the challenges of completing her memoir, Stuffing Cotton. There has been a lot of interest in Christine’s story thus far. Those who have read Stuffing Cotton have attested to its impact as being one of the most powerful books they have read to date. Stuffing Cotton has also been reviewed by Hollywood Producers for a possible screenplay. Christine loves the Delmarva Peninsula and she wishes to share her story with the community that she is grateful to be a part of. For more information, please feel free to contact Christine at stuffingcotton@gmail.com or visit www.stuffingcotton.com.
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More jail time served in ’20 Boardwalk attack By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Another man arrested for participating in a notorious brutal beating on the Boardwalk last June is headed to prison. Cortez Murray, 24, of Easton, has admitted he was part of a group of roughly 10 people who around 10:15 p.m. on June 9, 2020 jumped a man on the Boardwalk near 11th Street. In December, Murray pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for his role in the incident and was sentenced last Friday in Worcester County Circuit Court to five years in prison. The sentence adds to the roughly 40 years in jail that six other defendants will collectively spend following guilty pleas over the last year for their
respective roles in the attack. According to testimony from the victim, he was minding his own business on the Boardwalk that night when he was suddenly pushed to the ground from behind. From there, the victim said he was sucker punched by a large man and tried to get up to defend himself but was knocked back down when “at least seven other people” came up and started to yell and punch him. While on the ground, according to the victim’s statement and two cell phone videos of the incident, the victim turned his body into the fetal position to protect himself as the group of attackers continued to stomp and kick him. At one point he was hit by what he thought was a large two-by-four, but was later identified as a skateboard.
He suffered serious injuries to his head, shoulder, hand and face, some of which are permanent, and he has said that he is just lucky to be alive today. The victim said he did not know any of the people who attacked him or why. To date, six other people implicated in the incident have pleaded guilty for their roles in attack and received the following sentences: • Marquis Demby, 23, of Lincoln, Delaware; sentenced in November to six years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault; was also implicated in a June 9 stabbing on the Boardwalk near 15th Street. • Davione Cephas, 20, of Cambridge; sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to sec-
ond-degree assault. • Orlando Nichols Jr., 21, of Cambridge, sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Marcus Butler, 28, of Cambridge, sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Xavier Spencer, 19, of Cambridge, sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Ka’Breon Nichols, 19, of Cambridge, sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. Another defendant, Sincere Sorrell, 19, of Cambridge, is set for trial June 17 on charges of first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
Irate Temple Hills man threatens to burn city jail down By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A Temple Hills man is facing serious charges after falsely leading police to believe his two young children were on the beach unsupervised, and later threatening to burn down the Ocean City jail. Ricardo Henderson Thomas, 36, of Temple Hills was arrested by Ocean City Ricardo Thomas Police at 3:15 p.m. on June 6 on the Boardwalk near Third Street and charged with threatening arson, littering, having an open container of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and providing a false statement to an officer. Police said Thomas was stopped by bike patrol officers after he was seen carrying a blue solo cup. When the officers asked Thomas, what was in the cup, police said, he threw it to the ground and continued to walk. One of the officers grabbed Thomas’s arm after he was told to stop, and the other officer picked the cup off the ground and determined the beverage had contained alcohol, according to police. Thomas was arrested and searched when he began to yell and scream that the officers were harassing him, police said. During the search, officers found less than 10 grams of marijuana, police said. Thomas then started yelling that his children were on the beach alone with no adult supervision, and when officers asked where the children See CHARGES Page 45
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Charges for litter bumped to arson Continued from Page 44 were, he did not provide any relevant information – all the officers knew was the two children were on the beach alone, possibly, near Third Street. After a search, police found the children near Seventh Street on the beach with their adult sister – they were never left unattended. Thomas was taken to police headquarters for processing, and after being booked into a holding cell, he started yelling and screaming at one of the officers, police said. According to the report, Thomas continued saying his daughter was left by herself when he was arrested nearly eight hours earlier. Thomas then got hostile, police said, and said, “Yo, if there is anything wrong with my daughter, I’m going to burn this ***** place down to the ground.” When the officer questioned what he just heard, the report stated, Thomas said, “You heard me *******. And if there is something wrong with her, they won’t have to worry about you as well.” Due to Thomas’s statement, he was charged with threatening arson.
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Trio arrested for stash of drugs in the car, like drugs or weapons, and said no, accordBy Greg Wehner ing to police. Samaniego also agreed to let the officer Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) Three 18-year-old men from search the vehicle, police said. Hanover, Pennsylvania were arrested last week after During the search, police said the officer found a a stash of drugs were discovered in the car they drove large bag containing more than 10 grams of marito Ocean City. juana, cannabis concentrate, a metal Branly Hernandez, Jr., Andres grinder with marijuana inside, six Samaniego and Brian Sanchez were blue and white boxes labeled “Big arrested by Ocean City Police at 4:45 Chief Extracts” which are THC cara.m. on June 5 near Eighth Street and tridges, five white boxes labeled charged with two counts of posses“Choices Premium THC Cartridge;” a sion of a controlled dangerous subsyringe with an unknown brown liqstance that was not marijuana and uid inside, a small black rubber conpossession of more than 10 grams of B. Hernandez, Jr Brian Sanchez tainer with an unknown white marijuana. powdery substance inside, 10 pills Police said an officer approached a parked identified as Alprazolam, two pills identified car with windows opened in a hotel parking as methylphenidate hydrochloride, and two lot and saw three men inside – Samaniego in multicolored small rubber containers with an the driver’s seat, Sanchez in the front passenunknown white/yellow substance inside. ger seat, and Hernandez in the back passenNone of the passengers claimed ownership ger-side seat. of the drugs, so all three were charged. Both During the conversation with the three Samaniego and Hernandez were placed under men, police said, Sanchez said he had to use A. Samaniego arrest and transported to headquarters. the bathroom and had to leave the vehicle. Sanchez was spotted walking toward the The officer allowed Sanchez to leave because he was beach near Ninth Street and placed under arrest as not being detained, but he did not return. well, before being taken to headquarters for processSamaniego was asked if there was anything illegal ing.
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Recreational boaters depart and return to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club Marina on Saturday.
A cardinal takes a break from flying and stops on a wooden pile observing its surroundings in north Ocean City.
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FISHING Fishermen cast their lines from the inlet jetty hoping to reel in a big catch on a hot Saturday morning last weekend.
BLOOD DRIVE Whole-blood donors prepare to give blood at the Blood Bank of Delmarva Blood Drive at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street, Tuesday. The blood drive’s objective was to take whole blood and double red cell donations. The blood bank collected 177 total vials of blood.
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FLAME TRAVELS THROUGH OC The Ocean City Police Department hosted the Worcester County Torch Run for the Special Olympics on Monday, which is a relay that incorporates the Boardwalk, schools and charm of downtown Berlin.
Alexis Graybill recently received a $6,000 Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Youth Foundation scholarship. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School on June 2, and will attend the University of Maryland at College Park in the fall.
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Two stabbed after game of mini golf breaks into fight By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A Havre de Grace, Maryland man faces felony charges after a mini golf game near 18th Street turned into a fight followed by a stabbing on Sunday. N’Gai Naamone Lincoln Jr., 23, was arrested on two counts of felony firstdegree assault, two counts each of second-degree assault and reckless endanN’Gai Lincoln Jr. germent, both misdemeanor charges, and one count of fighting with a knife – a weapon ordinance violation. Police said Lincoln and two others got into a fight over a mini golf game around 7 p.m. on Sunday. When police arrived on the scene, they saw two black men and a white woman walking east on Kingfish Street and then north on Coastal Highway. Police said one of the men, Ronald Edward Alfones Turner, was bleeding and had a two-inch cut in his upper left back and right hand. The woman, identified as Cheyenne Carmen Maria Lopez, had a small cut on her right hand that police said likely came from the altercation. Turner taken to Tidal Health in Salisbury. Witnesses told police that a fight between five people, including Turner and Lopez, started on the mini golf course, and moved to the parking lot on Kingfish Street. The fight, witnesses told police, started as close contact shoving. One of the men in the fight, described by witnesses as a heavy-set black man wearing a yellow LA Lakers Jersey, fled the scene by heading west on Kingfish Street with an unidentified woman, police said. That man was later identified as Lincoln. The witness who spoke to officers at the scene identified Lincoln as the person who stabbed Turner. Lincoln was arrested, and during the search, officers found a black folding pocketknife that opens with an assisted mechanism. Police added that the blade had dark red blood on it. He was taken to police headquarters and processed. A bail/bond hearing on the matter was held on Tuesday in Worcester District Court in Snow Hill, and Lincoln was held without bond. His next court date is scheduled for June 28 at 9 a.m. in Worcester District Court in Ocean City. www.oceancitytoday.com
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Rape case headed to circuit court By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 11, 2021) A pair of Honduran brothers accused of raping two teenagers last month are headed to circuit court on rape and assault charges following preliminary hearing proceedings this week. Bayron David Oviedo-Diaz, 22, and Onan Alberto Oviedo-Diaz, 24, of Honduras, were arrested on May 6 at a hotel near 112th Street and Coastal Highway. The older brother, Onan, was charged with first-degree rape, and first- and second-degree assault. Bayron was charged with second-degree rape and second-degree assault. On Monday, Onan waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Worcester County District Court while Bayron appeared for a hearing via video from the Worcester County Detention Center.
State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser said Bayron’s charges were forwarded to Worcester County Circuit Court, where he will have his next appearances in July. Onan’s case will also go to circuit court. According to police records, a 13-year-old B. Oviedo-Diaz identified as “Juvenile Victim 1” called 911 just after 2 a.m. on May 6 from 127th Street and said she needed the police, before hanging up. Police looked for the teenager in the area but had no success. The teenager called 911 again at almost 3 a.m. from 144th Street, and members of the Delaware State Police Department were able to locate her near Route 1 in Fenwick Island.
Police discovered that the girl was listed as missing by the Montgomery County Police Department and the Concord California Police Department, and it was determined that she was a victim of human trafficking. Ocean City Police O. Oviedo-Diaz detectives interviewed Juvenile 1, who said she and another girl, identified by police as a 14-year-old Juvenile 2, came to Ocean City with two Hispanic men who were in their early 20s. The men, Juvenile 1 said, tried to have sex with both girls, and one of them had a machete with him in the hotel room. They were later identified as the Oviedo-Diaz brothers, who are reportedly in the country illegally.
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A fender bender between a “novice driver” and a Pepsi truck occurred at Third Street and Baltimore Avenue on Monday morning.
Kevin Cruz, 23, of Riverdale was arrested by Ocean City Police just after midnight on June 1 near 44th Street and charged with DUI and various traffic violations. Police said Cruz was seen speeding north on Coastal Highway near 42nd street before cutting in front of a taxicab, nearly causing an accident. Cruz then made a U-turn and continued to drive recklessly, according to police, before an officer turned on the car’s emergency lights and siren and following him. Police said Cruz started speeding up and blew through several red lights and almost caused another crash with another taxicab. At one point, the officer called off the pursuit because Cruz had driven off and was nowhere in sight. Police began searching for the vehicle Cruz was in when it was
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spotted near 44th Street. Two individuals fled the scene when one officer shouted, “Police, Stop.” Cruz and another man ran around the corner, and the officer with his K-9 partner, Goro, followed. The K9’s behavior changed, according to police, and his head hooked around toward a retaining wall when he bit Cruz in the leg. Cruz was handcuffed and arrested, police said, and an investigation found he was under the influence of alcohol. Police also discovered Cruz did not have a driver’s license. Cruz was transported to police headquarters and despite being told his license would be suspended for 270 days for refusing to take a breathalyzer, he stated he did not care because he did not have a license anyway.
Disorderly conduct Amber Michele Quarles, 32, of Philadelphia was arrested by Ocean City Police at 10:38 p.m. on June 1 at a hotel near 31st Street and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. Police were dispatched to the hotel after a woman caused damage to the establishment – Quarles was with the other woman. While that woman was being arrested for vandalism, police said, Quarles was shouting at officers and ignored commands from the officers to get back. Quarles was arrested for hindering the officer’s investigation and disorderly conduct, police said. A search of Quarles’ person revealed five baggies of heroin and a white straw containing a white powdery substance, police said.
Wrong way driving Luke Matthew Deckman, 23, of Linthicum Heights was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 2 near Third Street and charged with DUI and negligent and reckless driving. Police said Deckman was spotted driving north on Philadelphia Avenue – a one-way, southbound street – when several cars began honking at him for heading the wrong direction. Despite the sounds of horns, Deckman continued to drive north before turning onto Third Street, police said, and he was ultimately stopped in the parking lot of a nearby hotel. An investigation revealed Deckman was under the influence of alcohol, police said, and he was placed under arrest.
Transporting BB guns Jermicka Desmond Dwayn Jacobs, 20, of Millsboro was arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:20 p.m. on June 2 near 29th Street and charged with possession of metal knuckles, two counts of possession of a dangerContinued on Page 49
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 48 ous weapon, and two counts of transporting a gun replica in a vehicle. Police said Jacobs was stopped for driving without his headlights on and when the officer approached the car, a handgun was spotted on the floor by Jacobs’s feet. The officer drew his gun and requested more officers to respond to the scene after he spotted the gun. When officers arrived, Jacobs was removed from the car and placed into handcuffs, police said. A search of the car found there was a rifle between the driver’s seat and center console as well as a set of metal knuckles, police added. The guns, according to police, were determined to be BB guns, and they were all within reach of Jacobs. He was placed under arrest and processed.
Knife and drugs Blain M. Donnellon, 31, of Aberdeen was arrested by Ocean City Police at 2:25 p.m. on June 3 on the Boardwalk near Ninth Street and charged with possession of a springassisted knife, as well as possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Police said Donnellon was stopped after he was seen smoking a cigarette on the Boardwalk. As the officer was writing up a citation, police said, he spotted a knife clipped to Donnellon’s
pocket. The officer asked Donnellon if he could hold onto the knife while the ticket was being written, and Donnellon complied. When the officer opened the knife, he discovered it was an assisted opening knife, which is illegal in Ocean City, according to police. Donnellon was arrested, police said, and a search found he was in possession of two vials containing cocaine, and a pouch with a glass pipe, a wired filter, and red straw that was cut in half. According to police, the pipe had burnt residue inside and the straw had white residue.
Fighting with security Michael Jay Miller Jr., 26, of Berlin was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:04 a.m. on June 4 near a bar at 33rd Street and charged with seconddegree assault and disorderly conduct. Police said Miller was seen attempting to fight the security staff of a bar in the bus lane of Coastal Highway after being asked to leave the establishment. Witnesses told police that Miller tried to get back into the establishment and when told to leave, he assaulted one of the security guards, police said. The incident then moved to Coastal Highway, according to witnesses, and Miller tried to tackle a se-
curity guard before he was pushed to the ground, which is when officers arrived at the scene. Officers said they saw Miller attempt to punch the security guard, police said. The officer then used a Taser on Miller, who reportedly lost consciousness briefly, and put handcuffs on him. Miller was transported to police headquarters and processed.
DUI drugs and alcohol Quentin Lewis Casper, 54, of Arlington, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 6 p.m. on June 4 near 40th Street on Coastal Highway and charged with DWI. Police said officers responded to a call of a drunk motor scooter operator heading southbound near Jamestown Road, and that a female passenger sitting on the back of the scooter had fallen off. The scooter was spotted nearly six minutes after the call, and Casper, the operator, had stopped just beyond the white line at a light. Police said Casper was smoking a marijuana cigarette, and when the light turned green, he started driving away, swerving back and forth in his lane. Police said they stopped Casper near 40th Street, and an investigation revealed he was in possession of marijuana and was under the influence of alco-
hol. Casper told officers he had consumed two margaritas and that he was stoned, police said. Casper was taken to police headquarters for processing, where he refused to submit to a breathalyzer.
Intoxicated girlfriend Julianna Jeanette Neill, 23, of Salisbury was arrested by Ocean City Police just after 7:44 p.m. on June 4 near North Division Street and charged with second-degree assault and other violations. Police said an anonymous witness reported seeing a vehicle leave the parking lot of a restaurant near 59th Street, and when the car got to Fifth Street and Philadelphia, Neill, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, began to strike the driver’s face while he was driving – the witness could not tell if she punched or slapped his face. The car came to an abrupt stop at North Division Street, and the witness told police the woman – later identified as Neill – was holding the keys and began to strike the man on his neck. The man pushed Neill out of the car and started the car when she jumped unto the hood and began yelling at him. Police said when the officer arrived, Neill smelled of alcohol and appeared Continued on Page 51
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DONATION American Legion Post 166 donated $8,000 in April to four local organizations: Worcester County Parks and Recreation Department, Ocean City Parks and Recreation Department, Boy Scout Troop 261, and Coastal Hospice. Pictured from left, are Post 166 members Earl Hewett, George “Bo” Spicer, Bob Smith and John Granite, presenting a check for $2,000 to Ashley Sloan Halderman, Coastal Hospice provider and community relations liaison.
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FRESH COAT The tower near the inlet parking lot and Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum downtown gets a fresh coat of paint last Saturday morning.
SCHOOL GUEST Author of “Ghosts In The Surf” and board member of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Society, Bunk Mann, spent some time at the Salisbury School, teaching a class of second graders all about Ocean City history.
PAINTER Students in Heather Riser’s 3D Art classes at Berlin Intermediate School created pinch pot succulent planters in clay. Their designs were based on animals or mythical creatures. Students used technology to assist them in painting their designs with watercolor paints. Alivia James is pictured creating a Scarlet Macaw.
QUILT RAFFLE Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild of Ocean Pines, Past President Jenni Compston sells tickets for the club’s “Serenity” quilt raffle at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market. The group will be selling tickets on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the market through October. Tickets cost $1 each, or get six for $5. Drawing Dec. 8. Part of the proceeds will be used for charitable and educational purposes. For more information about the quilters guild, visit www.QBSOPemail.com.
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 49 to be intoxicated. Neill told the officer she got into an argument with the driver – later identified as her boyfriend – and admitted to being “really drunk,” the police report said. Neill’s boyfriend did not appear to be intoxicated, according to police, though he had swelling around his right eye and minor cuts and scrapes around his neck. When the officer spoke with the boyfriend, the series of events he relayed matched what the anonymous witness told police. Neill was arrested and processed.
Boardwalk drug bust Ethan Russell Selfinger, 23, of Red Hill, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 8:06 p.m. on June 4 near 12th Street on the Boardwalk and charged with possession of drugs and open container. Police said Selfinger was stopped while walking on the Boardwalk for having an open container, which is a violation in Ocean City. Selfinger was arrested and when officers searched him, they found a small baggie with a white powdery substance, which he admitted was cocaine, according to police. Officers also found three bags containing blue wax paper folds and the words “White Power,” stamped on them in Selfinger’s wallet, as well as a one-dollar bill with a powder substance on it, police said. The folds, police added, are common packaging for heroin.
Assault at hotel Gregory Lee Sewell, 49, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:58 p.m. on June 4 at a hotel near 31st Street and charged with second-degree assault. Police responded to a domestic dispute at the hotel and when they arrived, the victim stated she wanted to be escorted to her car. The woman told officers that her husband, Sewell, stormed off after an argument and came back to the room drunk before accusing her of cheating, police said. The woman also said Sewell began throwing things around the room, including a box fan, which came close to hitting her, police added. The series of events happened in the hotel while his two young children were in the room, according to police. Sewell was located outside of the hotel and ar-
rested.
Indecent exposure A 26-year-old woman from Reading, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:43 a.m. on June 5 at a hotel near 31st Street and charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Police went to the hotel after reports of an indecent exposure incident, and when they arrived, they heard the woman yelling and banging on the door to room 319. Officers spotted the woman, who was wrapped in a blue and green blanket, and the man inside room 319 said he did not know who she was and that he was aggravated because she disrupted his night. Officers spoke to another man who was in a different room at the hotel, and he said he saw the woman banging on the door of room 319 for a few minutes before she returned to her room, 318. The man told officers she was wearing nothing but a black thong. The woman was arrested and told to put a T-shirt and pair of shorts on before being processed.
Stolen car Messiah S. Burrell, 32, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 10:51 p.m. on June 5 near 10th Street and charged with the unlawful taking of a vehicle and criminal possession of drugs other than marijuana. Police said the vehicle Burrell was driving was reported stolen and associated with an active warrant. Officers conducted what police called a “high risk stop” of the vehicle, with several officers pointing their guns at it. Burrell exited the vehicle, police said, and was placed in handcuffs, as was the passenger, Amber Joy Smith. According to police, Burrell said Smith picked him up in the car earlier that day, and despite the New Jersey plates, he did not think much of it because she has a lot of family in that state. Burell also told police he was not aware the vehicle was stolen, according to the police report. Smith, police added, told officers she was picked up by Burrell in the vehicle after he told her he borrowed the car from a friend in Pennsylvania. Police said Smith also said she had no knowledge the vehicle was stolen. During the investigation, police noted, Smith told officers her name
was Kimberly Lynn Derrick, but it was discovered she provided a false name. Both Smith and Burrell were arrested, and a search of the vehicle discovered a plastic bag of methamphetamine and two pipes, according to police.
backpack with a syringe filled with a dark brown liquid consistent with heroin, as well as two metal spoons with an off-white powdery residue that also appeared to be heroin, and an open container of alcohol.
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William P. Lupis, 24, of Westernport was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:40 a.m. on June 6 at the Worcester Street parking lot on South Baltimore Avenue and charged with possession of drugs and paraphernalia as well as various other violations. Police said Lupis was stopped for driving the wrong direction on a oneway street He reportedly told officers he mistakenly drove against traffic because he was not familiar with the area, and he admitted that he did not possess a driver’s license. When the officer asked Lupis if there was anything illegal in the car, like weapons, drugs, or open containers of alcohol, he initially said no, police said. But after “an extended period of time without saying anything,” the report read, Lupis became visibly uncomfortable and said, “Yes, there is something that could hurt you ... Needles, ok? I’m a junkie. It’s for heroin.” Lupis was told to get out of the vehicle, and he complied, according to police . During a search of the vehicle, police said, the officer located a small
Saheed H. Miller, 27, of Laurel, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at 10:48 a.m. on June 6 near 50th Street and charged with unlawful taking of a vehicle, theft, driving with a suspended out-of-state license, and possession of an assisted opening knife. Police said Miller was stopped after police communications broadcast an advisory about a stolen vehicle possibly heading to Ocean City. The vehicle, a Toyota Rav 4 that was reported stolen by the Providence Rhode Island Police Department on May 10, was spotted crossing the Route 90 bridge. Miller was ordered out of the car and placed in handcuffs, according to police, and a search revealed he was in possession of a spring-assisted Gerber folding knife. Police said an investigation revealed Miller’s license had been revoked in Delaware. Miller told police he purchased the vehicle from a friend in April 2021 for $2,700 and that he had the bill of sale in the glove box – he also said he did not have time to register the vehicle before relocating to Delaware.
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OBITUARIES JOHN PETER HENGLEIN Ocean Pines John Peter Henglein passed away on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, at the age of 81 after courageously fighting pancreatic cancer, diabetes, asbestosis and several other health issues. John was born to Pete and Milldred Henglein on July 19, 1939, in Rockaway Beach Queens, New York. He grew up John Henglein near the water where he loved fishing, clamming and crabbing in Jamaica Bay. He joined the US Navy at 18 and served four years as a maintenance mechanic second class. He worked for Con Ed in New York as an engineer and eventually worked for the New York City Board of Education as a facilities manager overseeing numerous public school buildings. He retired to Ocean Pines and was active in many organizations which brought him many friends. John was a member of the boat club, anglers club, 500 club, platform tennis and most importantly the Ocean Pines Fire Department, where he volunteered for many years driving the ambulance, directing traffic and assisting EMTs and police attending fires. John was also instrumental in the development and maintenance of the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial, volunteering to place bricks, helping to maintain the grounds, purchase flags and oversee the raising and lowering of the flags for commendations. The Worcester County Veterans Foundation presented John with recognition for his service as a member of the Board of Directors and at a ceremony in Annapolis he earned the title of one of “Maryland’s Most Beautiful People” in 2009. John’s passions in life were fishing, boating, vacationing and going on cruises with his wife and friends. He loved participating in raft ups with his friends and participating in the Believe in Tomorrow program, where he took families for boat rides, fishing and seeing the ponies in Assateague. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Carolyn Henglein; and his children, Elaine Hoffer of DeBary, Florida, Timothy Gusek of Fort Ann, New York, Stacey Rollman of Rockaway Beach, New York, Marilyn Merlot of Hampstead, Maryland, and Michael Gusek of Pearl River, New York; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His final wishes will be respected – he will be cremated and his ashes spread in the water that he loved so much. A celebration of life will be held in July at the Ocean Pines Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
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sent to the Ocean Pines Fire Department in John’s name. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com. DEAN HARRISON WOOTEN Berlin Dean Harrison Wooten, age 56, died suddenly on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional. Raised in Berlin, he was the son of Jane Harrison and the late William Wooten. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; two daughters, Megan Dean Wooten and Gabby Wooten and future son-inlaw, Michael Clifford. He was proceeded in death by his devoted Saint Bernard, Maggie. He is survived by his twin brother, Donnie Wooten, and his two sons, Will and Brandon; and sister, Tammy Balster and her son, C.J. He recently lost his brother, Darin, who left behind two children, Molly and Michael, and their mother, Annemarie. Also surviving, his stepmother, Bonnie Wooten, and her two children, Nornie and Lisa. Upon marriage, Dean became a son to Clarence and Barbara Hudson, a brother to Terry and her husband, Patrick Townsend, and an uncle to Taylor and Ryan. Dean and his twin were born in Salisbury, Maryland on Oct. 12, 1964 to Jane and Bill. Dean graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and attended Salisbury University. On Dec. 9, 1989, he married the love of his life, Brenda. They soon welcomed two daughters, Megan and Gabby, who were the most important people of their lives. For almost 40 years, Dean worked for his uncle, Bill Esham, as a facilities manager for the Esham properties. Dean loved showing up each day to work along side his brothers and long-time hotel staff who he considered family. He was a devoted father, coach and mentor. He started his football coaching career for the Berlin Dolphins and most recently with the Stephen Decatur Seahawks. He coached the junior varsity team and filmed all varsity games for many years. He had the patience of a saint, he had the skills of a craftsman who could fix anything, even if it took multiple trips to the hardware store. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and devoted dogs, Sam and Gus. A visitation was scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021, followed by a
service at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Stephen Decatur High School Football Program in Dean’s memory. Send donations to: SDHS attention Tom Sites at 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DARRELL THOMAS NOTTINGHAM West Ocean City Darrell Thomas Nottingham, age 84, of West Ocean City, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of the late John and Beatrice Nottingham. He is survived by his wife, Pat; and son, Jeff and his wife, Heather; and granddaughter, Sarah. D. Nottingham Also surviving is his brother, David, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew. Darrell was a member of the first graduating class of Stephen Decatur High School (1955). He then began his career as a waterman, operating charter boats in Florida and Ocean City until captaining the Mariner party boat in Ocean City. He was a long time member of the Ocean City Marlin Club. Darrell donated his body to the Anatomy Board of Maryland. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: The Ocean City Reef Foundation, P.O. Box 1072, Ocean City, Maryland 21843, or online at: ocreefs.org. (Please reference “Big Dad”s reef or Darrell Nottingham.) All friends were invited to a celebration of life at the Angler Restaurant, Talbot St. and the bay, on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. VIOLET HARRIS CROPPER STEGER Ocean City Violet Harris Cropper Steger “Pete,” age 96, passed into Heaven on June 6, 2021, surrounded by the arms of her loving family, grateful to the end for her full, happy, independent and blessed life. She has now claimed the promise of the resurrection Violet Steger and is forever at home with her Savior with whom she faithfully served. Pete, as everyone knew her, was as much a fixture of the resort town as the pier, the Boardwalk, the inlet and the beach. Continued on Page 55
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week’s agenda is a clean slate, Aries, and that gives you plenty of time to rest and recharge. Spend a few moments each day to think only about yourself.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The nature of a relationship with a close partner may get a bit confusing this week, Taurus. Do not react quickly to a situation without processing your thoughts first.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, focusing on spiritual things this week can help you get your priorities in order. It also may help you to slow down and smell the roses for a change.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Your success and receptive attitude may make people skeptical of your purpose, Cancer. Some may even feel jealous. Continue to forge ahead with your plans.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Sometimes it is difficult to make up your mind, Leo. However, this week you will be at peace with all of your decisions and will not second-guess them at all.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you are feeling a little uncertain about things at the moment, you may just need a new perspective. Run some ideas by someone you can trust.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will be confronted with a big decision this week. You should take the time to think about it and maybe mull over a few opinions from trusted friends.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may need to feel free of some burdens before you can focus on the best version of yourself. There are some obstacles arriving that stand in the way, but they can be resolved.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, share your vision of life with others who have similar goals. The camaraderie that results will help you to make a list of your collective priorities.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Life has taken a few twists and turns over the past few days, Capricorn. Luckily you have been able to go with the flow and change your plans on the fly.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, another peaceful and stress-free week is on the horizon. Even though things may not be taxing, take a day off if you can spare it and spend it having fun.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, before you can reach the summit, you have to cover a lot of ground and may stumble backwards a few times. Dig in your heels.
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The German “88”
WORLD WAR II
‘Desert Fox’ claimed victory through Operation Battleaxe By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 11, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, Allied forces, commanded by Gen. Sir Noel Beresford-Peirse, reluctantly, and under pressure from London, launched “Operation Battleaxe.” The Allied forces, now designated XIII Corps, included the British 7th Armored Division, commanded by Maj.-Gen. Michael O’Moore Creagh; the 4th Indian Division, commanded by Maj.-Gen. Frank Messervy; and the 22nd Guards Brigade, commanded by Brig.-Gen. Ian D. Erskine. It was a feeble attempt at relieving the siege of Tobruk, which today has a population of 120,000, and is approximately 90 miles west of the Egyptian border, 270 miles east of Benghazi, 260 miles east of Agedabia and 630 miles east of the Libyan capital of Tripoli. The initial targets were Halfaya Pass and Fort Capuzzo, to be attacked by Maj.-Gen. Messervy’s Indians, while Maj.-Gen. Creagh’s 7th Armored Division — the “Desert Rats” — would swing around with a “left hook” and cut off the coastal garrisons at Sollum and Musaid. These were the same objectives which had been briefly gained —and lost — by Allied forces during Operation Brevity the previous month. Halfaya Pass is located in western Egypt, two miles south of the Mediterranean Sea, near the border with Libya. If one could not traverse the pass, the trip around was much longer, to the south, through the Sahara Desert. During the war, it held much strategic importance. Sollum is in Egypt on its border with Libya, 91 miles east of Tobruk. Musaid is on the Libyan side of the border. Fort Capuzzo is also lo-
cated near the border, on the Libyan side, about 50 miles south of Musaid. For the offensive, Gen. BeresfordPeirse established his headquarters at Sidi Barrani, Egypt, a five-hour drive from the front, while RAF commander Arthur Tedder established his headquarters even further west at Maaten Baggush. He had only been on the job since June 1, and then only because Air Marshal Owen T. Boyd was captured when his plane, en route from Malta to Egypt, was forced to land in Sicily by Italian fighters. Meanwhile, Gen. Erwin Rommel had established his headquarters at Sidi Azeiz, 10 miles northwest of Fort Capuzzo, on the Egyptian/Libyan border, where the Axis had established a small airfield. The offensive was originally scheduled to begin on June 7, 1941, but was postponed at the insistence of Gen. Creagh, because his “Rats” had not received their promised new tanks, which had arrived in Alexandria on May 12. Finally, on June 9, they were delivered, giving the soldiers, and, as importantly, the mechanics, less than Continued on Page 54 Crossword answers from page 54
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 53 a week’s training with the new machines. British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill had insisted that the tanks be shipped straight through the shorter, more dangerous route of the Mediterranean Sea, to the consternation of the Royal Navy, rather than by the far longer, and safer, route around Africa and through the Suez Canal. That route exposed the cargo to the depredations of Italian and German submarines, the Luftwaffe, Regia Aeronautica and the Regia Marina. But Churchill was in a hurry to get the tanks to Commonwealth forces so they would have no excuse not to launch the offensive upon which he was insisting. The 300 Allied tanks outnumbered the 185 German tanks. But unlike the previous December, when the Commonwealth’s Matilda’s had run roughshod over the Italians, things had changed. Now the Matildas would be facing superior German and Italian tanks and the German “88,” as well as superior Italian artillery. And now, the Italian soldiers had a leader in whom they had confidence — Rommel — and consequently they performed better. Rommel, “The Desert Fox,” ordered that “Halfaya will be held and the enemy beaten.” It was garrisoned by 400 Italian and 500 German soldiers, supported by five “88s,” four 3.9-inch howitzers and a battery of French-built 155 millimeter guns. After briefly losing that position to the last Allied offensive, Operation Brevity, the Axis had dug the “88s” into the rocks of the pass, so that they were invisible from 50 yards out. And, of course, there was no tank, anywhere, that could withstand an “88.” The defense of Halfaya Pass was aided by the mines the Axis defenders had laid. During the attack, the British tank commander, Major C.G. Miles, reported, “... they are shooting my tanks to pieces.” Within the hour he was dead, and all but one of his 17 Matildas was destroyed. The British dubbed the position “Hellfire Pass.” Things went better inland. By noon of the first day, Fort Capuzzo was captured, for the fourth time, by the 7th Royal Tank Regiment. By the end of the day, Halfaya Pass was surrounded. Gen. Rommel ordered the German 5th Light Panzerdivision to relieve the garrison at Halfaya Pass and 15th Panzerdivision to retake Fort Capuzzo. Gen. Walter Neumann-Silkow had only been in command of the 15th for a week, while the Light Panzerdivision’s Johannes Streich couldn’t get along with his boss and was on his way out. The next day, the “Desert Rats” met the German Panzers, and though it was a close-run thing for the Germans, their superior weapons and training gave them the edge. Rommel sent a message to the troops defending Halfaya Pass saying, “Our counterattack now making fine progress from the west. Enemy forced onto the defensive. Victory de-
pends on your holding the Halfaya Pass and the coastal plain.” By midmorning, the Commonwealth was down to 39 tanks. This was the largest tank battle, in North Africa, up to that time. In the evening of June 17, Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, commander-inchief, Middle East, arrived and agreed with the field commanders that it was time to withdraw. By 4 p.m., Allied troops were withdrawing, Fort Capuzzo was, once again, in Axis’ hands, Halfaya Pass relieved, and the Siege of Tobruk continued. The Axis losses were 685 Germans, 592 Italians, 12 tanks and 10 planes. The Commonwealth losses were 969, plus 91 tanks, of which 64 were Matildas, and 36 planes. Holding the battlefield proved a significant advantage, as the Germans were able to recover and repair many of the disabled tanks — from both sides. The Commonwealth defeat resulted in a change of command. Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck (The “Auk”) replaced Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell on July 5, 1941, as commander-in-chief, Middle East, with Gen. Wavell taking The Auk’s place as commander-inchief, India. Churchill believed that “The Auk” would immediately launch an offensive. Much to his chagrin, it was not until November that the new Eighth Army went over to the offensive. Gen. Beresford-Peirse was also replaced by Lt.-Gen. Reade Godwin-Austen. William (“Strafer”) Gott took over command of the 7th Armored from Gen. Creagh. Change of command also occurred on the Axis side. On July 12, Gen. Italo Gariboldi, who had been governorgeneral of Libya, was recalled to Italy and sent to the Russian Front, where he was given command of the newly formed Italian Eighth Army. His replacement, Gen. Ettore Bastico, arrived on July 19. Gen. Bastico was a veteran of the Spanish Civil War, where he had commanded the Corpo Truppe Volontarie, which participated in the Nationalist victory at the Battle of Santander. Rommel referred to him as “Bombastico” and described him as “difficult, autocratic and violent.” On July 23, Johan von Ravenstein took command of 5th Light Division, which, in September, would be renamed 21st Panzerdivision. Gen. Bastico’s second in command, Gen. Gastone Gambara, was given command of the Corpo D’Armata di Manovra. Gen. Gambara served as the last commander of the Corpo Truppe Volontarie in Spain during the Catalonia Offensive. Next Week: “Operation Barbarossa” - The Invasion of the USSR. Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 52 Born in Ocean City on Aug. 10, 1924 to Clifford Potts Cropper, mayor from 1940 to 1944, and Henrietta Adams Cropper, she was one of eight daughters: Marietta, Evelyn, Marcella, Bessie, Pete, Sally Charlotte and Frances. She was one of 146 direct descendants of her parents. She had the distinction of being Ocean City’s oldest born native. In fact, she never lived farther than three blocks from her childhood home at 8 North Division Street. Upon graduating from Ocean City High School in 1941, Pete went to Beacom Secretarial School in Wilmington, Delaware. She stayed for three weeks but cried and begged her parents every day to let her return to her beloved Ocean City. Her parents finally relented and she returned home to work for her father in his business, CP Cropper Fish & Oyster Company until her marriage to William Anthony Steger, Oct. 28, 1943. They had three sons and when they were grown, she worked with her husband at their business, Inlet Marine Supplies and managed their other business, the Steger Apartments. She was at the business a total of 50 years, 1933 to 1983 and managed the apartments from 1962 until she sold them to her son, Gary, in 1995. Pete met the love of her life, Bill, who was stationed with the US Coast Guard in Ocean City, in January 1943 and married him in October of that year. United for almost 54 years, until his death in 1997, together they lived and experienced the peaks and valleys of life, growing stronger and more committed in marriage, acknowledging the Lord for his mercy and grace. Their love produced three wonderful sons, William Anthony Jr., Roger Adams and Gary Clifford. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was a loving and devoted mother to her three sons and the best wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Pete also enjoyed attending church activities and serving the Lord. She loved collecting sand and shells from different beaches. Her ministry in serving her Lord was sending church bulletins to those who could not attend church services, visiting the Berlin Nursing Home twice a month with the group from the Presbyterian Church, participating in prayer chains and sending thousands of notes and cards to family and friends throughout the years with words of encouragement and inspiration. Also she was a life member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. In her later years one of her favorite pastimes was sitting in her yard watching and feeding the birds.
In our lifetime, we are on a journey and only passing through this land for a little while. The destination is Heaven for all who believe and love our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pete lived her life fully and every day in His service and love and was the greatest inspiration to all who knew her. She read her Bible every morning and evening, completing it 23 times. Pete was well known within her family and friends for her delicious meatloaf dinners. Though she was never fond of cooking, this is a tradition and recipe from her mother that she was proud to carry on. Everyone loved these dinners and it was with delight that we watched her precious great-grandson, William, 18 months old at the time, first experience one. He ate a plate full and wanted more!! Here is the recipe that she wanted to share with everyone.
MOM-MOM’S MEATLOAF RECIPE
3 pounds hamburger 2 eggs 2/3 can tomato soup 6 oz cream or evaporated milk 2 shakes garlic salt 4 seconds onion salt, medium covering Light covering paprika 3 squirts Worcestershire sauce
Heavy covering bread crumbs or cracker meal 2 ½ handfuls oatmeal Enough milk to make soft and pink (one squirt) 2 or 3 squirts Heinz ketchup Mix thoroughly, but gently Gently form in medium size pan, don’t pack it Bacon on top 2 cups water and remaining tomato soup and pour on top Cook 45 minutes at 425 degrees uncovered Pete leaves behind her three sons and their wives, William and Kim, Roger and Joy, Gary and Cathy, who lived with and cared for her for many years; grandsons, Roger, Jr. and other half, Ashley, Isaac and wife, Abigail and Joshua and wife, Jenna; and five great-grandchildren, Anna, Leland, Honaley, William and Evan. Also mourning her loss are sister, Sally Bradford and husband, Russell; sister, Charlotte Bergey; her special niece, Louise Henrietta Parker, who she loved like a daughter; 19 nieces and nephews, 49 great-nieces and nephews, 46 great-great-nieces and nephews and nine great-great-greatnieces and nephews and special friends, Carol and Jen Sweeney. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City, on Friday, June 11, 2021, at noon. Rev. Dan
McKenty will officiate. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation be made to: Son’Spot Ministries, c/o Gary Steger, P.O. Box 756, Ocean City, Maryland 21843; or First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842; or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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Hard work lands team No. 1 seed in region tourney
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The seniors on the Stephen Decatur lacrosse team pose for a photo with Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman after defeating James M. Bennett, 9-8, in double overtime on Senior Night last Thursday in Berlin.
Two OT wins for Decatur lax squad Seahawks beat James M. Bennett Clippers, 9-8, and top Easton Warriors, 6-5 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 11, 2021) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team closed out the regular season with a doubleovertime victory, then less than a week later, the Seahawks kicked off playoffs winning in two extra periods. Last Thursday, the Decatur squad hosted the James M. Bennett Clippers, who the Seahawks had also gone into overtime with on May 17 in Salisbury. The Seahawks battled back down four goals and won the first matchup, 11-10, in overtime, and then edged out the Clippers 9-8, in the second meeting, which was Decatur’s Senior Night. “It was cool on a few different levels,” Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman said. “[Junior] Alex Piela, one of our special needs kids, scored the first goal of the game, and it was Senior Night. All the seniors started and played really well.” Both teams wanted to give Piela an opportunity to score a goal, so after that, Bennett put a goal in to start the game at 1-1.
The score was tied, 4-4, at the en of the first quarter. Decatur led 7-6 at halftime. “It was a good first half. I was pleased with how they played,” Hoffman said. “Our defense was awesome. They were aggressive and they terrorized their offense. It’s probably one of the more talented defenses I’ve coached.” During halftime, Hoffman said the Seahawks were pumped up and hungry for a win on Senior Night. “We told them we’ve been in this situation before, we’ve wrote the book, it just comes down to who writes the last chapter,” Hoffman said. Decatur led 8-6 at the end of the third. Bennett tallied two goals in the fourth to force overtime. “Not having the largest roster, everyone was gassed. In the fourth we had some unfortunate turnovers that turned into goals,” Hoffman said. Junior Jeff Eichelberger scored midway into the second overtime to give Decatur the victory. “He had a huge game. He had nine goals (total) in two games,” Hoffman said. “His final shot was an absolute beauty.” Eichelberger led the team with four goals and one assist. Junior
Lance Adams had two goals and one assist. Senior captain Aidan Morrison chipped in with one goal and four assists. Senior Koby Higgins (one assist) and Piela had one each. Senior captain John James scooped up seven ground balls. “He was really on the ball. He caused a lot of turnovers,” Hoffman said. “Overall we had 20 forced turnovers, most from [senior captain] Riley Rayne and John James. [Senior] Steve Hoffman was an animal. He had lots of forced turnovers too.” Junior Collin Fohner made 8 saves in goal for Decatur. Senior Adison Home stopped 11 shots. A few days later, third-seeded Decatur traveled to Easton on Wednesday to battle the No. 2 Warriors in the 2A East Region II semifinals. The Seahawks won, 6-5, in double overtime. “We played well. We played with a lot more patience than we normally do and we executed when we needed to,” Hoffman said. “They did well against their zone. Our defense and goalie kept us in the game.” Decatur led 2-1 at the end of the first and 3-2 at halftime. After three quarters, the score was tied, 4-4. Decatur was down by one goal
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 11, 2021) The undefeated Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team wrapped up the regular season last Thursday with a 10-3 victory over the James M. Bennett Clippers in Salisbury. “Overall, the coaching staff was very proud of how the girls finished their regular season,” said Decatur Coach Lindsay Owens. “There were many positive Lindsay Owens distractions with graduation, award ceremonies, and school functions, but with little to no practice, the girls pulled it together and completed an amazing regular season. Their hard work landed them a No. 1 seed in their regional playoff bracket.” Decatur led 7-2 at halftime. The game was called early in the second half due to weather, but it counts as a win because more than 50 percent was played. Junior captain Darby Moore led the team with three goals. Senior captain Brittyn Leonard chipped in with See LADY Page 57 with about 12 seconds remaining, when senior Tiernan Weinstein scored to make it 5-5 and force overtime. Junior Luke Bahlman netted a pass from Morrison about a minute and a half into the second overtime. It was his second overtime victory goal of the year. He finished the game with one goal. Adams and Weinstein had two goals apiece, and Higgins scored one. Morrison had three assists. Fohner recorded 14 saves, two of them in overtime. “We’ve been in overtime three times this year. They had a no-quit attitude. They said it was too long a drive to go home with a loss,” Hoffman said. “The seniors were pumped up and kept everyone excited and motivated.” Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury today, Friday, to play the topseeded Parkside Rams at 4 p.m. Hoffman said being patient will be a key factor for the team to earn a victory, as well and winning 50/50 balls and maintaining possession.
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Decatur track athletes do well before sectional event By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 11, 2021) Several Stephen Decatur track athletes earned their best times or scores of the season during last Friday’s meet in Salisbury. “I thought the meet went OK on Friday. We were missing some athletes but many who were there PRed, which is encouraging going into the section meet,” Jody Stigler said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. Three schools – Decatur, Parkside and James M. Bennett – participated. Parkside won the girls’ competition, scoring 75 points. Decatur took second, tallying 54 points. Bennett finished in third with 35 points. Decatur athletes who came in first place in their individual events were: sophomore Carolina Novelli (800meter run, 2:49.5; 1,600-meter run, 6:18.3), junior Amalia Murphy (3,200-meter run, 14:56.6) and senior Jessica Janney (high jump, 5 feet; triple jump, 33 feet 8.75 inches). The 3,200-meter relay team of Novelli, Murphy, sophomore Mackenzie Cathell and junior Avery
Braciszewski won their event (12:20). Bennett was victorious in the boys’ competition. The team scored 84 points. Parkside was second with 51 points, and Decatur placed third with 27 points. Senior Liam Foley was the only Decatur athlete to earn first place. He won the 3,200-meter run in 10:42.9. The 1,600-meter relay team of freshman Ethan Justice, junior Gavin McCabe and seniors Kyler Stubblebine and Philip Becnel came in first place (4:14.1). The 3,200-meter team of Justice, Foley, McCabe and junior Tristan Dutton outran their competition (9:08). Decatur was scheduled to participate in the 3A South Section II championship on Thursday, June 10, in Salisbury (weather dependent). The 3A South Region championship is slated for Tuesday, June 15, at 4 p.m. at St. Charles High School in Waldorf. Four athletes in each event in the sectional meet will qualify for the region meet, and two athletes in each region will qualify for the state meet. This is a change from previous years when four athletes from each regional event qualified for the state meet, Stigler added.
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Stephen Decatur tennis team Coach Steve Berquist congratulates junior Noah Fisher, who won the 2A East Section II championship in the singles division on Wednesday in Cambridge.
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Lady Seahawks earn 20-1 victory in tourney first round Continued from Page 56 two goals and three assists. Sophomore Audrey Mumford contributed with two goals. Senior captain Tori Mueller, junior Saige Figgs and sophomore Kayla Brady (one assist) scored one goal each. Junior Jessica Beck recorded four saves in goal for Decatur, and junior Ryleigh Cunnane stopped three Bennett shots. Decatur earned the No. 1 seed in the 2A East Region II and hosted the North Caroline Bulldogs on Wednesday in Berlin. Despite thunderstorms before the game, the match went on as scheduled. The Lady Seahawks led 10-1 at halftime and won, 20-1. “They played really well, especially under the circumstance,” Owens said. “We weren’t able to do our normal warmup, but the girls were focused.” Leonard led the team with six goals and two assists. Moore, Mueller and Mumford (one assists) scored three goals each. Figgs (two assists) and freshman
Sadie Kauffman (one assist) netted two goals apiece, and junior Hannah Short had one. Beck recorded eight saves. Owens praised Beck’s performance in the goal and the defensive unit in front of her, including junior Meredith Eitel, who scooped up three ground balls and had two caused turnovers, juniors Emma Meyers, Malery Andrews and Megan Wheeler, and freshman Abby Melito. “We had a ton of ground balls. The defense played well. They came up with some big turnovers,” Owens said. “Jessica came up with some huge saves early on and the whole defensive unit, they took charge and didn’t let North Caroline get any offense going.” Decatur will host the third-seeded Easton Warriors today, Friday, at 4 p.m., and Owens expects a very competitive game. The key to victory is winning draw controls and 50/50 balls to maintain possession of the ball, and for the Seahawks to play their game, she said.
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Stephen Decatur tennis players, from left, Brooke Ranney, Grayce Kilian, Sarah Tarr, Emily Stitely, Ben Johnson, Noah Fisher, Aaron Cohen and David Janney competed in the 2A East Section II tournament this week in Cambridge.
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SD tennis players compete in east sectional tourney By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 11, 2021) Eight Stephen Decatur tennis players competed in the 2A East Section II tournament this week in Cambridge. Opening rounds of the single-elimination tournament kicked off on Tuesday. Junior Noah Fisher was the only Seahawk to advance to day two of the competition. He won his first- and secondround singles matches 6-0, 6-0, and 6-0, 6-0. On Wednesday, Fisher won 6-1, 60, to become the 2A East Section II champion. “I watched [his opponent] warm up, and he was good. I’ve never seen Noah beat someone this good,” said Coach Steve Berquist. “He played great [in the tournament]. He came out and killed it.” Fisher was happy with his performance overall in the tournament. He hit his shots in the right spots and his serves were good, he said. “It feels good [to win the Section II title]. I feel all the work is paying off for me,” he said. He will now play for the 2A East regional title on Saturday at Harford Community College in Bel Air. “I’m very excited,” Fisher said. “My plan is to play my game. If I need to change anything I will.” Senior Brooke Ranney also represented Decatur in singles competition at sectionals. She lost 6-0, 6-0. Sophomores Sarah Tarr and Grayce Kilian lost 6-1, 6-1 at doubles. Coach Jamie Greenwood thought all three girls played well, but they were just out-skilled and outmatched. See DECATUR’S Page 59
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Decatur’s Fisher 2A East Section II champ Continued from Page 58 “Brooke was playing against one of the best girls in the conference, and when you play someone that good it’s hard to get going,” he said. “[Doubles] played well for what they could do. It was just very competitive, so it was hard to get into a rhythm.” Freshman David Janney and junior Ben Johnson won their first doubles match, 6-0, 6-0. During the second match, the score was tied 5-5,
but the duo lost, 7-5, then 6-4. “They were right there. They played well and had an opportunity to advance, but they couldn’t pull it out,” Berquist said. “The team they lost to ended up winning it.” In mixed doubles competition, seniors Emily Stitely and Aaron Cohen had a first-round bye and a several-hour wait before playing. “It was tough because they sat all morning. I think that was detrimental
to them,” Greenwood said. “They only got a five-minute warmup, and after siting it was tough to get going.” They lost in the second round, 6-1, 6-4. Decatur typically plays an eightgame pro set, while the tournament was best two-of-three sets. The Seahawks are not used to that format and it was a hot day, but overall, Greenwood said the scores weren’t indicative of how they per-
formed. “On the girls’ side, we lack experience. Not playing in the post season before, they didn’t know what to expect,” Greenwood said. “We’ll have two of the four back [next season].” “[The boys] were really competitive. I was happy,” Berquist said. “The [Bayside Conference] North is stronger in general. We really didn’t have a competitive season [in the south] like the north did.”
Mako weighing 129.8 pounds wins tourney By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 11, 2021) One hundred thirty-seven anglers fished on 30 boats during the 24th annual Mako Mania tournament, held June 4-6. “With 30 boats, I think it went just about as good as could be possible,” said Earl Conley, co-director of the event, hosted by Bahia Marina Tournaments. “I think people had a good time.” With the forecast calling for sixfoot waves and winds 18-20-knots, no teams fished last Friday. All 30 were eligible to fish Saturday and Sunday.
Unfortunately, participants reported that shark fishing was slow. They also had to deal with ribbonfish eating their bait before the sharks could get to it, Conley said. The only mako shark brought to the Bahia Marina scale on 22nd Street, bayside, was landed by John Brittingham aboard Gulfstream. The 129.8pound mako earned the crew $46,580. Two thresher sharks were weighed. The largest – a 410.2-pounder – was caught by Scott Gettier aboard Reel Fun. The fish was worth
$12,462. Dennis Dieterle reeled in a 306.3-pound thresher while fishing on Jacked Up. The team was awarded $7,308. First place in the mako release division went to the Side Piece team for two releases. The group won $2,200. The Keep Er Wet and Mako Me Crazy teams both released one mako. The Keep Er Wet released their shark at 11:33 a.m., while Mako Me Crazy threw theirs back at 2:26 p.m. The Keep Er Wet crew earned $5,967 (because of participation in more added entry-level calcuttas) and the Mako Me
Crazy team received $3,609. The Take Em crew was presented the W.W. Harman award for most makos released. The team released three and took home $1,500. The group was not entered in the added entry-level calcuttas for the mako release division. The two bluefish on the leaderboard were caught on Reel Obsession. Ricky Windsor landed a 10-pound bluefish. It was worth $3,606. The other fish weighed four pounds and was worth $1,134. A total of $84,366 was awarded to tournament winners.
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The only mako shark brought to the Bahia Marina scale on 22nd Street during the 24th annual Mako Mania was landed by John Brittingham aboard Gulfstream. The 129.8-pound mako earned the crew $46,580. (Right) The two bluefish on the leaderboard were caught on Reel Obsession. Ricky Windsor landed a 10-pounder worth $3,606. The other weighed four pounds and was worth $1,134.
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First Tuna and Tiaras ladies tourney next wk. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 11, 2021) The inaugural Tuna and Tiaras Ladies Tuna Tournament is scheduled for next Friday and Saturday, June 18-19. It is the first ladies-only tuna event registered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “There has never been a women’sonly tuna tournament registered in the Mid-Atlantic, despite the fact that we have fantastic tuna fishing off of the Ocean City coast,” said Tournament Director Pam Taylor. “I saw this as a great opportunity to continue to promote women’s fishing in our community, expand our reach to other communities, all while continuing to support a great cause.” An Atlantic Tournaments, LLC event, the competition is presented by HUK, Raymond E. Williams Plumbing and Atlantic Tackle. It is the second event hosted by Atlantic Tournaments. The first was the inaugural Rebel’s Release Ladies Limited Billfish Release Tournament, held Aug. 14-15. It was a success with about 200 female anglers fishing on 40 boats and
$50,675 distributed among the winners. In addition, the tournament raised $5,330 for Salisbury-based Women Supporting Women. “The weather in June is much less predictable than it is in August (even though we had terrible weather for Rebels Release) so we are hoping to attract at least the same amount of boats and participants,” Taylor said. “Some of the bigger tournament boats will still be in North Carolina at a marlin tournament, but if we get a good weather weekend, we will attract a lot of private boats, which should make our participation numbers sail through the roof.” The tuna tournament will also benefit Women Supporting Women. Its services include prosthetic breast fittings, wigs, educational tote bags, lift chair loaner program and community-related events to educate the public. All of its services
are free. In addition to its main office, support groups are held in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. “WSW is a great cause and they do great work right here in our area,” Taylor said. “I unfortunately know several ladies that have been affected by breast cancer, including my mother, so it’s a nobrainer for me to continue to help these great folks help as many women as possible.” Virtual registration is now open. Inperson registration will take place on Thursday, June 17 from 2-8 p.m. at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City. The cost is $400 per boat for up to six anglers. Teams must also enter at least one calcutta. Weigh-ins, which are open to spectators, will be held at the fishing center
from 3:30-9 p.m. next Friday and Saturday. There will also be vendors set up all three days. Participants will fish one of two days. Eligible species are big eye, yellowfin, bluefin and longfin tuna. Tuna must weigh a minimum of 30 pounds. In addition, each boat can weigh a stringer of up to five tuna each day. There are also categories for wahoo and dolphin. Minimum weight for wahoo is 15 pounds and 10 pounds for dolphin. There is also an optional photo contest, with categories including best group photo with fish, and best sleeping angler photo. For more information about the tournament rules, visit www.tunaandtiaras.com/tournamentrules-1 or contact Taylor at 410-21271569 or admin@tunaandtiaras.com.
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Scan important skill Ocean City lifeguards use By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 11, 2021) Did you know that one of the most important skills a lifeguard uses is the scan? It is a skill they are taught, practice and use all day long. It literally becomes a part of who they are. I have heard many guards say they cannot go on a beach even on a day off without scanning. During the day the surf rescue technicians (SRTs) are constantly scanning their area and the water in front of them for signs of danger. Their area includes a 360-degree range around their stand not only in the front but also in the back to the dune line. This is the time of the year when trouble could be buzzing behind their stands. It is what some fondly refer to as the “June Bugs.” The trek to Ocean City to enjoy their new-found freedom is a tradition thousands of graduates participate in each year. Although this year’s graduation traditions may have changed a bit due to covid-19, there is still a reason to celebrate, and you can be sure the newly graduated adolescents will arrive. See LIFEGUARDS Page 62
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Lifeguards taught how to deal with neck, back injury Continued from Page 61 The typical graduates are full of confidence and feel immune to any dangers. They sometimes allow the excitement of the atmosphere to impede their judgment just enough to get them into trouble. When we get a warm sunny day, the water temperatures are inviting. If you add a town full of celebrating graduates to the mix, the lifeguards have their work cut out for them. At no other time of year do we see more teenagers chase each other down the beach and into the ocean only to end up diving into shallow water. The more experienced among them dive shallow and usually do not suffer any consequences of this risky behavior. The less fortunate will spend the rest of their vacation trying to explain the scabs on their forehead and nose. The extremely unfortunate will not be able to run or dive, ever again. This reality has occurred too many times. While Beach Patrol members respond to spinal injuries every year, none are more tragic than those that occur when young people are injured from diving into shallow water. It is not their age so much, but the fact that these injuries are so preventable that makes them particularly tragic. Beach Patrol “Rule Number One” is: “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard is in the stand.” Rule Number Two is: “Check the water depth with your feet, not your head.” Our ocean water is not as clear as pool water, and we don’t have the depth printed along the edge in big black numbers like it is at the local swim club. While lifeguards try to stop accidents before they happen, even whistle blasts sometimes don’t catch the attention of those who are playing around and chasing each other. Surf rescue technicians are often left cringing in their stands, hoping that those who just dove into the foot-deep water will pop up unscathed. This is usu-
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Rookies in the Ocean City Beach Patrol Surf Rescue Training Academy are being instructed in how to care for an individual with a head, neck or back injury.
ally followed by what we call an impromptu beach safety presentation (EDU – the semaphore abbreviation for education) as the closest lifeguard explains the dangers of their actions. While 40 percent of spinal injuries occurring in the surf are caused by people diving into shallow water, the majority result from body surfers and body boarders riding waves that are breaking too close to shore. We encourage people to keep their arms stretched out in front of them when body surfing, and to avoid riding waves that are breaking close to the sandbar or beach. The Ocean City Beach Patrol has worked with trauma doctors to develop a specialized technique to manage suspected head, neck and back injuries. Although every surf rescue technician is trained and skilled in the use of these techniques, it is far better for our beach patrons to have injuries prevented rather than treated. Taking responsibility for your own actions and spreading the caution about spinal cord injuries is the greatest form of prevention we have. Many people just do not realize that wet sand is just as un-yielding as concrete and that it is the bones of the spinal column that cause the damage and possible paralysis that results from the im-
pact of your head, neck or back with the beach. Most people would never think of attempting a flip in the middle of a parking lot for fear of striking the ground. However, many of these same individuals will attempt these aerial maneuvers on the beach or into a few inches of ocean water, with all too often result, of witnessing our spinal injury management technique firsthand. Please, use your head to protect your spine and think before diving or riding breaking waves into the beach. Have fun but remain safe! We hope that everyone who visits our beach will enjoy many happy, healthy returns. An additional factor that has a major influence on risky behavior both on the beach and throughout Ocean City is the addition of alcohol to celebrating teenagers. Not only is this an illegal activity that could follow someone for many years, but it is also a contributing factor for most of the risky and poor behavior exhibited by a small minority of these youthful visitors each season. These recent graduates have worked their entire school careers to achieve this newfound freedom, and we do not want that freedom to end in Ocean City. Graduates, remember to have fun but please, “Play it Safe!”
Annual flounder tournament to be held Aug. 7 in OP (June 11, 2021) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th annual Flounder Tournament and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 7. The Ocean Pines Association and Gateway Subaru are the main sponsors this year. The tournament will have larger cash prizes and calcuttas. Participants must be registered by noon, Friday, Aug. 6. Weigh-in will take place at the Ocean Pines Marina and Yacht Club. Sponsorships are available. Information and registration can be found at https://business.oceanpineschamber.org/events/details/14t h-annual-flounder-tournament12667, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-641-5306 or email info@oceanpinescahmber.org.
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