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OC Air Show swoops into town Air Force Thunderbirds will add thrill factor to resort’s own Wild Blue Yonder By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly into town this weekend for the 14th annual Ocean City Air Show, an event that features everything from high speed to deathdefying acts performed by pilots and aerialists. Set for June 19 and 20, the show of extremes will not only feature the Thunderbirds, but also other military acts like the F-22 Raptor Demo Team and A-10 Thunderbolt II. Chris Dirato, the director of public relations for the air show said last month that the organization he works for had already staged successful shows in Cocoa Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta, which were met with “tremendous enthusiasm.” “It’s obvious that people are starved See HOMETOWN Page 4
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 14th annual Ocean City Air Show this weekend, an event that will allow the squadron to show off its death-defying skills of twists and turns while pushing six to seven G’s.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The Town of Ocean City drew national attention this week for the way police officers handled the arrests of several people seen vaping on the Boardwalk on Saturday night. Videos that went viral depicted police officers using a Taser on a Black man while another showed the law enforcement representatives repeatedly kneeing a Black man in the ribs while on the ground. On Tuesday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro weighed in on the incident. “We understand the public’s concern over the video circulating of the disorderly crowd, which is currently being investigated by the Office of Professional (Standards),” he said in a See MEEHAN Page 8
Trams still short operators Better pay, more overtime could help recruit drivers, conductors By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) Ocean City officials are not giving up on finding enough Boardwalk tram operators to accommodate more deployments this summer. This week, members of the town’s Transportation Committee continued discussions about how to attract people to the positions, including offering overtime pay to other department employees at their regular wage levels, rather than the tram payscale, and performing more robust and targeted recruitment efforts. Interim Transportation Manager Steve Bartlett said the number of tram drivers and conductors are way down, with just 11 driv-
ers and nine conductors employed as of Tuesday morning. Ideally, he has said he would like 22 of each. Recently, officials offered a deal to all other city employees to collect overtime pay if they pick up tram shifts, but no one jumped on the offer. He said he believed employees were not quick to sign up because they would be paid at the overtime tram and conductor rates, not their regular rates. However some committee members said they do not believe all employees were aware of the offer. Councilman Mark Paddock, who sits on the Transportation Committee, said Tuesday that he recently spoke with Beach Patrol employees who had no idea that was a possibility and believes other employees were not aware either. See CITY Page 7
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Ocean City Police are under scrutiny this week after videos surfaced on the internet of officers kneeing one man in the ribs several times and another being Tased.
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Gondolas from the “Big Wheel” at Trimper Rides lined the Boardwalk this week after ride owner Michael Wood began dismantling it for a city code violation.
‘Big Wheel’ owner says ride may remain in Ocean City By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The owner of a Ferris wheel that was erected at the south end of the Boardwalk at Trimper Rides at the beginning of this season said he is still weighing options of whether to take the “Big Wheel” out of Ocean City or try to make it fit onto the amusement park’s property without encroaching on the public easement. Last week, Trimper Rides was directed by the mayor and City Council to either move a ride called “The Big Wheel” or take it down because after it was constructed, the wheel extended more than 10 feet over the Boardwalk. The order came just days after the
president of Trimper Rides, Antoinette Bruno, hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the “Big Wheel” with some of the park’s shareholders. During the City Council’s meeting on June 7, Bruno said she did not feel Trimper’s was in violation and that the Ferris wheel was placed so it overhung the Boardwalk by four feet, as permitted by council. But the council never gave Bruno and Trimper’s permission to construct the wheel four feet over the boards. On Oct. 5, when permission to do that was sought by Bruno, council members tabled the request to review the legalities of her request. Without the issue See FERRIS Page 10
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Janet Hough recently saw a female deer on a sandbar located just behind Fish Tales at 22nd Street, bayside. Where the doe came from or where it was going is unknown.
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The Geico Skytypers squadron consisting of World War II airplanes will demonstrate its skills during the Ocean City Air Show this weekend by spelling out messages with white smoke.
10 floors up. The ticket area is also being stretched an extra half of a block to 13th Street as part of an agreement between the city and air show organizers. Getting to and from the event should be a breeze as well this year, as bus service will be made available to take ticket holders, vendors, performers, and VIPs to the show center from the south convention center lot on 40th Street Saturday and from Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 30th Street Sunday. Bus service was not provided for the event in August 2020. The show is expected to run from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and a full schedule of events can be found at www.ocairshow.com/schedule-ofevents/. Tickets for the air show are still available, though they are limited, and can be purchased by visiting www.ocairshow.com.
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Continued from Page 1 for entertainment after being locked [down] for such a long time,” he said. Even though the air show is not until Saturday and Sunday, practice sessions will take place on Friday. This is also when hometown hero Jonathan Bauer – the man who jumped off the Route 90 bridge on May 2 to save a toddler who was ejected into the water from a truck teetering on the bridge rails – will get the ride of a lifetime. He has been invited to ride in the backseat of one of the Thunderbirds. During the ride, Thunderbird #8 Major Jason Markzon will take Bauer on the rollercoaster ride of his life, leading him into twists, spins and turns, while experiencing up to seven G’s, according to a press release. “This is such an honor to be chosen by the Thunderbirds as their ‘Hometown Hero,’” Bauer said in a press release. “I am incredibly excited to be given this opportunity.” The Geico Skytypers will also take flight during the air show this weekend, along the shores of Ocean City. The Skytypers are made up of a squadron of six World War II-era aircraft, which will perform a demonstration of dynamic aerobatic and precision flying maneuvers. The squadron also creates giant messages with white smoke in the sky while performing their tricks. Other acts participating in the shows are the SOCOM Para-Commandos, Mike Wiskus, C-17 Globemaster III, an L-39 Cold War-era jet demonstration, and the C-5M Super Galaxy. The show will not only bring back large viewing areas along the beach for people to watch the show – something omitted last year due to covid-19 restrictions – but it will also be streamed live for people all over the world to watch. Tickets for the event start at $22.50 for a seat in Drop Zone Beach – where restrooms, hand-sanitizing stations, food, and beverages will be available – to $399, which allows ticket holders to experience the show from a penthouse
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Do you need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Would you like a nice yard to play in or grow your own vegetables? Well here it is, 5+ acres in a cul-de-sac in the tranquil community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles & Assateague Island is 3 miles away where you can enjoy the ocean & beautiful white sand beaches. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk and restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326
2 story, end & corner unit 1BA/1BA in Raffles, next to Northside Park w/Bay view. Outdoor pool. Kitchen w/fresh white cabinets & plenty of storage space. Large living area w/queen sleep sofa. Glass sliders leads to spacious deck. 2nd floor - oversize bedroom w/2 queen beds & extra windows w/incredible views. Comfortably sleeps 6 & fully furnished. Shows pride of ownership. Recently upgraded floors. Condo is next to Northside Park recreation complex which has fireworks, concerts in the park. Currently in CB mini week vacation rentals & the 2021 rentals must be honored by the new buyers, but the new buyers will receive instant rental money! Come take a look before it's Sold! MLS MDWO123216
Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density. Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road. It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680
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STOP! COME WALK THE LOT & look at this beautiful harbor & Bayview lot w/inlet as the backdrop! Build your dream house on lot 9 at the Estates at Inlet Isle & enjoy sunrise & sunsets. Lot will accommodate large home & can accommodate large boat. Deep water slip can accommodate 42 ft boat providing easy access to the ocean. Build & enjoy your showcase waterfront for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land and hold it. Once it's gone, it's gone. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Imagine your dream home built close to world class Marinas, Fishing, Golf Courses,Assateague Island, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Restaurants. Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come take a look at this dream home location and live the lifestyle! MLS MDWO117202
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Lewis Road sewer project funding finalized By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The Lewis Road sewer expansion project, an initiative some 20 years in the making, was finally confirmed after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly passed a funding proposal from the Department of Environmental Programs on Tuesday. The $2.05 million project, which will connect long underserved residents along the road that runs between Sinepuxent Road and Stephen Decatur Highway Landings sanitation service area, will be paid for with a $1.48 million grant and funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The ARPA money will be used as a stand-in for a $500,000 USDA loan. The project calls for multiple sanitation facilities to be constructed but will also use existing pipelines and a water tower. Some commissioners felt that Lewis Road residents were already receiving a sweetheart deal with the grant and low-interest loan. Using ARPA money so residents wouldn’t see their rates increase with the loan seemed unfair to the rest of the county, they said. “In the issue of fairness, I just don’t understand why the ratepayers over there wouldn’t’t have to pay for the connection on the road to their house,”
Commissioner Chip Bertino said. “Why would the county pay for that? We don’t do it anywhere else. If it’s needs-based, would we apply that to other areas throughout the county? Residents benefitting from a similar project in Newark were saddled with higher rate costs, even though they told the commissioners it would be a hardship for them. “We didn’t do anything for them,” Bertino said. “Granted, the ARPA money wasn’t’t available then and I understand that, but what is the precedent we’re setting (if we adopt this motion)?” Commissioner Diana Purnell felt that the lengthy time this project has been underway created certain expectations among the public. Bob Mitchell, director of the Department of Environmental Programs, said that Community Development Block Grant money had been considered for the project and that there was an environmental component in researching the proposal to ensure the project doesn’t’t impact local septic systems and shallow wells, but funding options for Lewis Road were limited. “This community is not in a priority funding area so they’re not eligible for certain state costs that we could potentially use for another community that you might not even see,” Mitchell said.
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Commissioner Diana Purnell said that this use of state money is appropriate for the guidelines of how the money is to be spent. “The money is for infrastructure,” she said. “To infer that Lewis Road (is special) — no one is special. We all work in the county together … This is something that’s been in the works for 20 years. You can’t tell me that after 20
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City still looking for tram operators Continued from Page 1 Mayor Rick Meehan suggested making more concerted efforts to let all employees know about the proposition. “I really think we need to go back to other departments,” he said. “I’m getting the feeling that it wasn’t really offered to Beach Patrol.” He added that they do not need that many people and believes that if they try a little harder to make sure people know of the offer they could achieve their goal. “If you go to all the staff and you generate five or six or seven people it makes a significant difference,” he said. Committee members also suggested offering overtime pay at the employees’ regular rates, most of which are higher than those of tram operators. Currently, 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. City Manager Doug Miller said he would have to look into whether that would be possible. There were also some concerns about morale among the existing tram employees, because even though they would also be offered overtime it would be at their current rates, and some other employees could make more performing the same job. In any case, committee members agreed something needs done and an update is needed before the committee’s next meeting in a month. “We’ve got to do something different,” said Councilman and Transportation Committee member Tony DeLuca. “The trams are one of the few things that is successful at bringing in revenue, income. We walked in here, [employment] is down, it’s only going to get
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Meehan promises thorough investigation Continued from Page 1 prepared statement. “While the use of force is never the intended outcome, our police department’s first priority is to protect and serve. They do not target based on race or age. They are focused only on keeping our residents and visitors safe by enforcing the law, and diffusing situations as quickly as possible while maintaining control over the environment.” Police said officers were on foot patrol near 12th Street on the Boardwalk on June 12 at about 8:30 p.m. when they came across a large group of people vaping on the boards. Police approached the cluster of people and informed them of a local ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping outside of designated areas on the Boardwalk.
As the group walked away, police said, officers saw one – later identified as Brian Everett Anderson, 19, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – start vaping again. Officers then approached the group again, police said, to further address the violation. During the interaction, Anderson reportedly refused to provide proof of identification and became disorderly. At the same time, the group of people with him began to congregate around the officers. Officers attempted to place Anderson under arrest, and he started to resist, until he was eventually taken into custody, police said. He was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting and interfering with an arrest, second-degree assault, and failing to provide proof of identity. While Anderson was being taken
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incident on the following day, and drew her own conclusions after watching the video of the incidents in theirs entirety and not just snippets seen on social media. “The facts are that the four individuals detained in this incident were arrested for multiple violations including disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, obstructing and hindering, assault [in the] second degree, and resisting/interfering with the arrest,” Carozza said in the statement. “The individuals were informed of the smoking and vaping prohibition on the Boardwalk, and their follow up violent actions led to their arrest. These are the facts.” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino said the situation reminded him of something that was said by former State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby: Worcester County should be the first place you want to come to visit and the last place you want to commit a crime. Bertino said he supports the Ocean City Police and the law enforcement agencies throughout the county. “I think those who don’t feel that they can abide by our laws, whether in Ocean City or within the county, [should find] someplace else to go and visit and not be coming to our family community coastal city – or our county in general,” he said. The Ocean City mayor and City Council met for a regularly scheduled work session on Tuesday afternoon but remained mum on the events that took place on Saturday. But later that day, Mayor Rick Meehan issued a prepared statement, stressing that the city is investigating the two incidents that circulated on social media. “We believe in total transparency and will cooperate fully in these and all investigations,” Meehan said. He went on to say Ocean City prohibits vaping and smoking on the Boardwalk, though it is not, by itself, an arrestable offense – it is a municipal infraction that is subject to a fine. When Anderson failed to comply with the warnings to stop vaping, it resulted in officers asking for identification to issue a citation, and it was not until the individuals refused to provide identification that the issue became an arrestable offense, Meehan explained. “Ocean City is currently the second largest city in the State of Maryland and our primary goal is to keep all of our residents and visitors safe by enforcing the laws and ordinances in place,” he said. “We hope to seek compliance, not arrests, in order for everyone to safely enjoy our community. We respect the concerns of all citizens and State Elected Officials who have commented on the videos. We pledge, on our part, to work together and thoroughly investigate the incidents in question.”
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Continued from Page 6 Commissioner Ted Elder was concerned about other uses of ARPA money that the commissioners had considered, including the countywide broadband expansion project, which he pointed out would also benefit Lewis Road. “I expected that the biggest part of that money would go towards providing broadband as quickly as we can,” Elder said. “It seems that every time something comes up (the money is suggested for other uses.) I think it’s a tremendous deal we have here with the grant … plus the 1.375 interest rate. What else can you ask for? That’s why I’m not going to support the motion as it’s been made but I certainly support this. This needs to be done.” Bertino added that he was worried about the precedent that could be set by giving what he saw as special treatment to Lewis Road. “If I were a ratepayer in Newark or any of the other locations (served by) the enterprise funds for our wastewater, I’d have every right to say, ‘Well you did it for one and I want a refund or ARPA rates recalculated (based off X, Y, or Z).’ ” Commissioner President Joe Mitre-
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cic took an opposite stance to Bertino and said he felt that precedent wasn’t’t as important as considering the merits of the case in a vacuum. “I’ve heard the word ‘precedent’ said so many times up here,” Mitrecic said. “We need to take each and every request as it’s presented to us and make a decision based off the merits of that request. One request being turned down doesn’t’t make it that every request gets turned down.” Bertino pushed back. “We become a body that’s driven by
personality and not by law (by that logic),” he said. “Precedent does have a place in governance. Because then we can throw everything out and then whenever anything new comes up we can just decide what the heck we want to do. We do need precedent and law to guide us to predictability for those of us who govern and those who represent.” A public hearing will be scheduled next to inform and hear from taxpayers on the specific details of the project.
Ferris wheel dismantled for now Continued from Page 3 ever being placed back on the agenda – despite Bruno saying she asked for it to be put back on – Trimper moved full steam ahead to install the new ride. As a result, Bruno was cited and fined $500 per day until the ride was moved so it did not overhang the Boardwalk at all. The city also told Bruno and Ferris wheel owner Michael Wood, the owner of Wood Entertainment Company in San Antonio, Texas, it would double the fine if the ride wasn’t moved by this past Monday, according to Wood. On Saturday, Wood and his crew dismantled the wheel portion of the ride, lining up the gondolas along the Boardwalk on Trimper’s property, and loading the frame of the wheel onto a truck trailer to ensure the ride did not extend over the Boardwalk, and the fines would stop. Now, Wood said he is looking into options regarding what to do next. “We’re trying to work out the logistics of what is possible at this point,” he said on Wednesday. “Hopefully, we should know something in the next 1224 hours.” Wood said he has a 200-ton crane ready to dismantle what is left of the wheel, and he is waiting on confirmation for when the crane will be available to reconstruct the wheel, if possible. Either way, he said, a crane is needed to take down or relocate the ride. “It’s definitely a logistical challenge,” Wood said, adding that he is looking to see whether moving the ride is possible or even financially feasible. “My preference would obviously be to stay.” Moving the ride would require at
least 10 days of work with a crew of 2530 people and would cost tens of thousands of dollars – money that Wood will have to cough up to stay in town. When Wood erected the ride, he said his understanding was that Trimper Rides would have to go to the City Council for a variance to go beyond the property line. He also said he went to work with the assumption that everything was good. “Obviously it was not, and here we are,” Wood said. “I feel bad for Trimper’s that it came to this, and I feel bad for the position the City Council is in. “They’re job is to maintain stability and law and order. But who I feel the worst for are the citizens and those who come to Ocean City and vacation, because they’re the ones who miss out the most,” he added. Bruno told the council on June 7 that it would not be possible to remove one ride to have the “Big Wheel” relocated, but despite her claim, it was determined that it would work. Wood said Trimper Rides was presented a package that included four rides, but on Wednesday, he expressed that he would be flexible if needed. “I won’t say if one goes, they all go – that doesn’t make sense. That’s being pretty hardheaded and stubborn,” he said. “They are linked contractually. If I have to reduce to three ... that’s something I’m willing to consider.” He added that he is waiting on the logistics to be able to make the decision. Representatives with Trimper Rides did not respond to multiple calls and emails seeking comments on the matter.
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OC denies proposal for three towers in residential areas By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) Ocean City Council members shot down a request from Crown Castle to install three cell towers in residential neighborhoods on Tuesday, stating fears that the poles would grow like weeds throughout town. Nathan Campbell, a network permitting manager with the cell tower company, gave his presentation to the mayor and City Council during a work session on Tuesday afternoon. Crown Castle was seeking permission to install three cell towers in single-family residential (R-1) zones. The first tower, Campbell described, would be located at 1909 Marlin Drive, and would consist of a curb bump-out and antennas at the top of the pole. Lights would not be installed on the tower because, as City Engineer Terry McGean said, there is an existing light pole across the street with a light on top. The second tower would be located at 401 Bering Road and would have a light attached with lights on top. “This is aesthetically consistent with what’s in the vicinity,” Campbell said. The third tower would be erected at 178 Old Landing Road in a location that minimized visibility from the water. McGean told the council before the presentation that the locations Crown was looking to install the towers at were not in MH zones in Montego Bay, as previously proposed in March. At that time, Crown Castle sought the council’s approval to install six 5G towers – three in R1 neighborhoods and three in MH zones. But that proposal hit a brick wall when council members refused to vote on the cell tower company’s proposal following receipt of a last-minute letter from one of its attorneys. In the letter, the company’s counsel for the region, Beverly Ali, all but said federal law and FCC rules require the council to give Crown Castle what it wanted. She also contended that the city guidelines to preserve the open sky neighborhoods where all other utilities are buried, nevertheless, constituted prohibition of service to Crown Castle, contrary to the Telecommunications Act. Councilman Lloyd Martin made the initial motion during the meeting on Tuesday to approve the request to install the three cell towers based on FCC regulations and Councilman Mark Paddack seconded, saying it was clear that Crown Castle and Mr. Campbell worked hard to come up with the proposal before them. “There have been multiple court cases related to the small cellphone nodes,” Paddack said. “The current
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state at the federal level, the FCC regulations and current court rulings have said we need to be very careful with how we address these things.” He said he support the proposal but noted that the public needs to understand that other carriers and providers are looking to come to Ocean City. Crown Castle, he added, will allow these carriers to attach antennas to their poles, and while not required, Paddack said he will be encouraging them to go to Crown Castle. Councilman John Gehrig, on the other hand, had a different view. “These poles can literally grow like weeds,” he said, adding that he was being asked to vote on something without knowing what the outcome was. When it came time for a vote, Councilmen Paddack, Martin, and Frank Knight voted to approve the request while Councilmen Gehrig, Matt James, Peter Buas and Tony DeLuca voted against the measure.
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load-in area for Halls A & B is now 90 percent complete and has been used. There is a 30-foot by 44-foot section in the northwest corner of Hall B which had to be taken out, to become part of the entrance to Hall C. Also, the northeastern corner of the alcove of Hall A had a 40-foot by 20-foot section cut out to allow for the new configuration of the load-in area. This is part of the section typically used as backstage area. In that same area are dressing rooms, which will be ready in the fall. Many events have taken place at the 40th Street venue during the spring including the Home, Condo and Outdoor Show, the Delmarva Economic Forecast Meeting and Lunch, Reach the Beach Cheerleading Competition, the HMRA Installation of Officers Dinner, two Beachfest volleyball competitions, Cruisin’ OC, and two Premier 1 Basketball events. There is also a full slate of events scheduled from the remainder of this month through the rest of the year.
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Animal control reform finally becomes law in Worcester By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) Modern animal control legislation is on the books. The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday that amount to comprehensive animal control reform. The laws include criteria for hold times for strays, who can run a kennel, standards that must be upheld to operate a kennel, standards for what’s considered suitable shelter, vaccination and mental state requirements for adoption, and specific definitions for related animal control terminology for everything from “commercial kennel” to “dog.” The vote was preceded by a formal recommendation for the bill’s passage by Chief Animal Control Officer Glenn Grandstaff. A brief public hearing was held after Grandstaff’s recommendation. Animal rights advocate Lenore Bennett, who owns Bayside Dog Training and All Paws Doggie Daycare, voiced her support for the legislation and praised the work of those who gave it life. Bennett said she has experience with dogs who came from breeders whose practices are “not humane” and that the care for these animals is often a financial burden on those who provide it.
“If we can pass this bill it will cut down and prevent these breeders to treat and house these animals in such cruel manner with disregard for their well-being — only make a profit,” Bennett said. Bennett said even with the passage of these bills, there is still work to be done with animal control law. “There are individuals out there who treat their animals (like these breeders),” she said. “They tether them, they house them with no water or food. (The animals) are exposed to the very same conditions on an individual basis.” Bennett continued that she knows of instances of animals that froze to death and died of heatstroke in the extreme seasonal months. “As far as enforcement and actions that are allowed to be taken, (the laws on the books) still lack,” she said. The animal control bill was accompanied by a bill that defines a commercial kennel in the zoning code. The commissioners unanimously passed it. “(This bill) incorporates the same definitions from the bill you just passed into the zoning code and straightens out some other little inconsistencies that we had in the law,” Director of Development, Review and Permitting Ed Tudor said.
Inlet project to finish in 2023 Continued from Page 14 tended time to complete their modeling and design process for the project, the subject grant needs to be extended to preserve the remaining state cost-share funding for the local and state contribution to the project,” read a memo from Bob Mitchell, Director of Environmental Programs. “We respectfully request the county commissioners authorize President (Joe) Mitrecic’s signature on the extension modification to provide more time for this project’s term.
The scope of the project is to make the waterway safer for boaters. At their 2019 meeting, Commissioner Bud Church said a local waterman told him that his boat sustained $41,000 in damage by coming through the inlet. “The inlet is filling probably twice as fast as we ever anticipated,” Church said at the time. “So I think this is a problem.” With the grant modification, the project is estimated to be completed by the end of 2023.
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Ocean City tourism director plans to rebrand By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) Just days after Ocean City drew national attention for the police department’s handling of a situation on the Boardwalk, the new director of tourism and business development, Tom Perlozzo gave the Tourism Commission his plan to rebrand the resort. Since stepping into his new role, Perlozzo said he has been working on developing a strategy for media and promotions, and part of that process is providing deployment plans and research associated with how people perceive what Ocean City is. That perception, he explained, is based on three different groups of people: The visitor who comes here already, visitors who don’t come here already, and input from stakeholders. As a result, Perlozzo pitched a need to rebrand the town. In the past, Ocean City has relied on slogans and campaigns such as “10 Miles of Memories,” “Fun Family,” “Vacation Days,” and “an Ocean of Fun.” Perlozzo suggested Ocean City needs a unique identity that is place-driven and sums up the beliefs that the city wants to protect. Based on those beliefs and the identity, Perlozzo said, a new customer base can be developed. “If we can do the start of this, I be-
lieve we can compose and use our actual experiences to change and create a better mindset about Ocean City,” he said. One of the roadblocks Perlozzo will face, though is the last 20 years of research has been next to nothing in terms of what he and his team will need – in fact, the research Tom Perlozzo only provides a third of what he needs. So, the first of four phases will be to conduct an agency review the includes planning, research, and discovery. The second phase of his plan will be to conduct outreach and analysis; the third will consist of creative design and testing; and the fourth will be adoption and
activation. Perlozzo said other areas like Myrtle Beach, the State of Oregon, Ocean City, New Jersey, and Galveston, Texas have all rebranded themselves recently and that it is the direction Ocean City needs to go. “It’s happening in and around us,” he said. “I think this is a great opportunity for us right now to manage our future.” Councilman John Gehrig asked Perlozzo who would conduct the agency review and was told the city would work with a third-party agency during the process. But ultimately, he would like to have the brand in place first. Gehrig was also interested in how sports fit into the rebranding, and while the research did not support it, Perlozzo said it is “certainly a top priority” in the
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Officials, Salt Life Park spar over EDU plans By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to allocate 34 equivalent dwelling units for sewer service to the owner of Salt Life Park, a mobile home park in West Ocean City. Commissioner Diana Purnell abstained from the vote, citing a need for more background information on the issue. Owner Mark Odachowski asked for the EDUs, which will connect to the Mystic Harbour sanitary service area, to accommodate a 34-unit expansion to the mobile home park. The commissioners also approved the return of 45 EDUs for previously proposed restaurants to the county in exchange for $45,000 from a deposit he made on them. Odachowski had intended to build two restaurants on the site of The Alamo motel on Route 50, but the project was sunk by the pandemic. The commissioners’ approval came after Environmental Programs Director Bob Mitchell offered two recommendations to either deny the request outright or approve the 34 EDUs by utilizing EDUs in the surrounding area. Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins had also recommended holding off on any large monetary decisions. “I think you need to have your county attorney here, you need to have a formal presentation from your finance team of the costs,” Higgins said. Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing Odachowski, expressed skepticism about the idea of deferring the decision on the deposit. “I think what’s going to happen is (we’re) going to turn in our 45 EDUs today — and I don’t mean to be disrespectful (to county officials) — but the staff is going to come back and say ‘Don’t give him credit,’ at another meeting and my client is going to be out $157,000 for EDUs that he never used,” Cropper said, referencing the money that Odachowski has already spent on the restaurant projects that he’s now nixing. Odachwoski is effectively reducing the EDUs he needs from 45 to 34 and
moving them 200 yards, Cropper said. “I’m very discomforted by coming back because my tea leaves are pretty clear on what’s going to happen,” he said. Commissioner Chip Bertino said unforeseen disadvantages to the county and ratepayers in the Mystic Harbour district concerned him, considering the unprecedented nature of this case. Higgins said after the county sewer committee debates these topics, the discussed funds go into an operating budget. “If you divest from that or change that Hugh Cropper process, it’s more of a paradigm shift,” he said. “When you make the EDU allocation, you’re controlling development. So if you’re going to start transferring and moving those around, you’ve changed, in my Chip Bertino opinion, the rules of the game.” Higgins also cautioned against Bertino’s wondering if the county comes out on top in this situation since the transfer leaves the area with a surplus of available EDUs. “The math seems to work that way, but there are other extenuating circumstances,” Higgins said. “When you establish your priority for (given sanitation service sub-areas), you may get EDUs that are coming back from a different location than you previously allocated them.” After Cropper argued that returning a portion of Odachowski’s deposit is fungible with the return of the surplus EDUs, Public Works Deputy Director John Ross said the number of times the surplus EDUs could be allocated would create difficulties in revitalizing the Route 50 corridor. “When we allocated those EDUs, they were for a commercial property redevelopment on Route 50,” Ross said. “We looked at the Route 50 corridor specifically because we wanted to push development (there)… I have a concern about the fact that we had a customer
Channel blip inadvertant, brief Continued from Page 18 “error” on the part of the company. From one of the stations, Dan Joerres, the president and general manager of WBAL-TV, said via email when asked about the interruption that he was aware of “Comcast’s business decision to cease carriage of WBAL-TV in Ocean City and the surrounding areas.” He added that the station’s content is always available through online applications. Fox did not directly respond to that comment, but made it clear that the
channel blip was not deliberate and said no changes are planned. If a change were to occur to the cable lineup, Fox said customers would be notified “well in advance.” She also explained that it is not typical for local cable lineups to include out-of-market stations, which is how the Baltimore channels are classified. She added that the in-market stations — which include WMDT and WBOC out of Salisbury — were accessible during the “brief interruption” of out-of-market stations.
who has purchased 45 EDUs (that sat in an account for three years). He had 100 percent control of those EDUs for three years, where no one else could get them. … If you move from property A to property B, how difficult is it to go to property C? We don’t have a policy.” Clarification was eventually needed by the commissioners regarding whether what Cropper and Odachowski proposed was a true transfer — reporting 34 of the original 45 EDUs — or a swap where 45 EDUs are returned and 34 new ones are issued. “It started out as asking for a transfer (but it’s now a new allocation,” Cropper said, adding that the commissioners can divvy up the EDUs however they see fit. Commissioner Jim Bunting then made the motion to have Odachowski surrender the 45 EDUs, allow him to purchase the 34 new EDUs and return
$45,000 of the deposit — half of the total deposit, which Bunting said helps make up the difference for outstanding debts owed on the returning EDUs. Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic said in approving the motion, he would like to see county departments find ways to better cooperate with local business owners. “I have the utmost respect for Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Ross and I certainly wouldn’t want to do that job,” Mitrecic said. “They know that job better than any of us — and better than you, Mr. Cropper, believe it or not — but as with other departments in this county, I think that sewer committee finds a reason to say ‘no’ before they find a reason to say yes. I think that overall, again, I know they’re doing what they feel protects the county, but I have to question it sometimes.”
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WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRIEFS By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during the June 15 meeting:
WEST Academy The commissioners approved funding for the summer Worcester Enrichment in Science and Technology Academy at Worcester Technical High School that aims to connect students with economic opportunities around the county. The program, which partners with the Office of Tourism and Economic Development, will work with the board of education, the county’s various chambers of commerce and the business community at large. Budgeting and planning for the program, which will be a part of fiscal year 2022, also takes into consideration students who were displaced from the program in FY21 because of the pandemic.
Off-premises billboards The commissioners passed a bill that repeals existing legislature that billboards that are destroyed by a force of nature may not be reconstructed as a nonconforming sign — or a sign that was lawfully erected but either does not comply with state law or regulations passed at a later date or later fails to comply due to changed conditions. The law stipulates that signs that are rebuilt still must be limited to in-kind materials and cannot include electronic messaging components.
Ocean Heights The commissioners approved a small project agreements to extend the water and sewer services for 10 existing lots and a community pool in Ocean Heights, along Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. The exten-
sion will connect the customers to the Mystic Harbour sanitation service area.
Surplus auction The Worcester County Commissioners received no protests from the public to sell 30 vehicles and 26 various pieces of machinery and equipment on GovDeals.com. The items to be auctioned are no longer usable for a variety of listed reasons, including blown engines, missing parts, rust and age. Solid waste enterprise fund and fees The commissioners approved a $3.48 million budget for the solid waste enterprise fund for FY22. Budgets, charges and assessments for sanitation service areas at Assateague Pointe, Briddletown, Edgewater Acres, The Landings, Lighthouse Sound, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Pines, Rid-
dle Farms, River Run and Wast Ocean City. The landfill tipping fee for common refuse was set at $0.75 per 20 pounds with a minimum charge of $10. Boats can be disposed of at the central landfill for $0.80 per 20 pounds.
Bid approval The commissioners awarded Carter Machinery a $571,693 contract to furnish the county with a current model year landfill track loader intended to be used by the Department of Public Works — Solid Waste Division. Carter earned the bid despite Jesco Inc. providing a bid that was $205,000 less. However, Jesco’s proposed model did not meet standards for multiple criteria, including engine horsepower, machine width and warranty minimums.
Respite care services The commissioners approved a request from the Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority to receive proposals from qualified organizations to incorporate respite care parent advocacy services for children and families in the tri-county area. This objective would be satisfied by hiring a mental health provider who is qualified to support family caregivers of children and adolescents up to 18 years old who suffer from emotional and behavioral disturbances and are eligible to receive treatment from the state local Public Behavioral Health System.
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WCPS saw ’20 enrollment drop due to covid By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The covid-19 pandemic resulted in a historic decline in enrollment in Worcester County Public Schools and officials are calling it an anomaly. According to the system’s facilities master plan, which Board of Education members approved this week, enrollments dropped by 166 students from September 2019 to September 2020, serving as the first decline in a decade. “An actual decline in student enrollment from one year to the next has only occurred three times in the past 15 years and has not occurred since the 20102011 school year,” the document said. “Over the past three years, Worcester County has seen an average increase of 70 students each school year.” Of the 166 students, 120 switched to
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successions. The facilities master plan also said that the most population growth in the years ahead is expected in the northern part of the county: Ocean City, West Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines and half of Newark. The schools affected are Ocean City Elementary, Showell Elementary, Berlin Intermediate, Stephen Decatur Middle and Stephen Decatur High. Also, following the construction of the new Showell Elementary School, which was completed in September 2020, no new schools are planned for the county. “The facilities master plan identifies renovation and addition of existing facilities rather than construction of new facilities outside of the communities in which students live,” the plan said. “A direct benefit of this planning is that redistricting of school boundaries has not
been required and, given demographic projections, will not be required in the future.” Along with the facilities master plan, Board of Education members also approved the fiscal 2022 budget during this week’s meeting. The following are some of the highlights: • Current year salary step increase for eligible employees. • 1 percent cost-of-living adjustment for teachers; 1.5 percent for support staff. • 1 percent increase for bus contractors. • Funding for bus contractors to purchase replacement buses. • Increased funding for other postemployment benefits. • Flat rates for health insurance. • $295,800 in funding for capital projects.
Pay bump for summer school staff By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 18, 2011) Thanks to state grant funding, Worcester County public school teachers and staff who choose to continue working this summer will have a little more dough in their pockets. This week, members of the Board of Education approved an agreement that bumps up the hourly pay of teachers, nurses, educational assistants, and food service workers and managers for the 2021 summer season. C. Dwayne Abt, the assistant superintendent for safety and human relations
for the school system, said via email that funding for schools to enhance their summer programs was included in the state’s recently approved supplemental Dr. Dwayne Abt budget. Officials used the extra funds to raise the pay of teachers and nurses from $31.50 to $40 an hour. Educational assistants will get a boost to $17 from $12.90, food service workers will make $16.75, and managers will make $17.75 or $19 an hour, depending
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Worcester schools preparing to ditch masks By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) If Gov. Larry Hogan’s latest order stands, students will be able to breathe freely and show their faces when they return to Worcester County schools in the fall. On Tuesday, Hogan announced that on July 1, all covid-related state mask mandates that were still in place will be lifted, along with the termination of the formal State of Emergency first issued on March 5, 2020. The action will lift mask mandates in schools, camps and child care facilities. The day before the announcement, Annette Wallace, the chief operating and academic officer for grades 9-12 at Worcester County Public Schools, said she expected the district to go along with the governor’s order. Historically, the public school system has directly followed suit with Hogan’s statewide mandates and restrictions regarding covid. “If he lifts the order for masks and says no more masks, then our schools would follow immediately,” she said. Over the past few weeks, restrictions at most businesses and public venues — with the caveat that anyone unvaccinated is still encouraged to wear a mask — gradually went away. Schools were one of the last remaining public spots with hard and fast rules regarding masks and distancing, though, and Wallace said she and her fellow school adminis-
trators heard plenty of feedback about it. “We all live in the community. You can’t go to church or a ball game or the grocery store without connecting with people,” she said. “You hear a lot from both sides … People are very divided around this issue. It’s a very divided issue just like it is in our country.” Typically, Wallace said she hears more from the individuals who are upset with the situation. Recently, she said she has heard from more people who are against the mask mandate because masks are required. With the lifting of the order, parents and others who would want more restrictive guidelines may speak up. “We don’t hear a whole lot from families who want them to be masked because they are masked,” she said. In any case, Wallace said district officials have always left the final decisions on health and safety guidelines up to the health professionals. “ We honor the executive orders of the people who know more about this than we do … “ she said. “None of us have a medical degree so we leave the decisions up to the experts and we follow the orders of the governor.” At Worcester Preparatory School, Head of School John McDonald said officials are happy that the state mask mandate will be lifted and anticipates officials at the private school will go along with the recommendation when stu-
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PRAYER SERVICE The Ocean City Beach Patrol begins its season annually with a prayer service on the Boardwalk at Somerset Street, where the group prays for residents, visitors, town leaders and elected officials for a safe and successful season and for all of those involved with public safety and emergency response in the Ocean City area. It was held indoors this year because of rain.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Reid Tingle, right, president and CEO of the Bank of Ocean City, presents a check to Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, for scholarships for dual enrollment students from Stephen Decatur High School.
YOUNG AUTHORS 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.”
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 Tom Wengert, commander Post 166, and George “Bo” Spicer; scouts Mason Foxwell and Bennett Brown, and Jeorg Leinemann.
IN MEMORY The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club presented Deborah Mullaney with a Paul Harris Fellow in honor of her late husband, Danny, who was a member of the club. Pictured, from left, are Arlan Kinney, rotarian; Mullaney; and Margaret Mudron, club treasurer.
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Teach kid to fish casts off Saturday in Pines at 9 a.m. By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) As something of a prelude to Father’s Day, the annual Ocean Pines Anglers Club “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” takes place Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the South Gate Pond near the Worcester County Veterans’ Memorial. Ocean Pines Anglers Club member Jack Barnes said the educational offering goes back nearly two decades and was slightly predated by the group’s Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest that launched in the late 1990s. “This is different from the fishing contest,” he said. Barnes said before baiting hooks or casting, participants should check in at the registration tent, which also enters them in a drawing for a free rod and reel. “We ask them to bring their own rod and reel, but we provide bait,” he said. “No pre-registration is required, just come as you are, all ages.” In addition to hands-on displays from the Anglers Club, Department of Natural Resources officials would also be on site, Barnes said. “They hand out whistles for the kids and brochures with fishing regulations,” he said. Barnes also credited Natural Resources for stocking the South Gate
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OP Anglers Club holds fishing day for youth this Sat. Continued from Page 27 recognize various species. “It’s great because they get to touch them,” he said. Selecting the right lure based on fishing conditions is also covered. “Then we have a table for lure identification,” he said. “It’s a big board with a whole bunch, maybe 25-30, fishing lures.” Anglers Club members also operate a casting station to teach kids how to maximize reach without producing snarls and backlashes. “Sometimes you get these kids that surprise you,” he said. “You get some eightyear-old kid just whipping it out 40 feet.” Anglers Club members are skilled at teaching kids and invariably get some amusement out of the youthful reactions. Barnes said baiting hooks with youngsters never fails to bring a chuckle, with some quick to grab worms while others are more squeamish. Plans are also being completed to stage the annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest in July. Barnes said the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club has supported both Anglers Club youth fishing efforts every year. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks help produce and publicize both affairs. Participants are advised to bring
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Try parmigiano reggiano oysters By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 18, 2021) The Eastern Shore is notorious for its fresh seafood. Shrimp, scallops and rockfish are just a sampling of the delectable treasures. The Chesapeake Bay is also known for its succulent oysters. We are not prejudice; we love them raw, baked, or fried. These tempting little morsels are protected by a hard shell. If one is going to proclaim they are an oyster perfectionist, they must know the proper way to get to the coveted, sweet nectar. Freeze the oysters for about 10 or 15 minutes before shucking, this step helps facilitate the “popping” process. Most oysters have a cupped side along sunscreen and drinking water on Saturday. Barnes said festivities kick off at 9 a.m., before what is expected to be a hot afternoon. “We should miss the worst heat,” he said. For more information, contact Anglers Club board member John McFalls at 610-505-1697.
and a flatter side. Using a clean rag or small towel, place the cupped side on the top of the towel so the flat side is facing upwards. The towel helps keep the oyster stable and at the same time, helps protect your hand. The next step is to look for the hinge, which is the point where shells are joined together. Insert the oyster knife or flat screwdriver between the shells and “pop” it open by twisting the knife. Some oysters are more stubborn and you will need a little extra elbow grease to open the shell. Then, take a sharp knife and run it underneath the actual oyster to release it from the abductor muscle. Examine the oysters carefully and remove any bits of shell. At the same time, try to keep as much of the oyster liquid in the shell as possible. This natural juice is as important as the meat itself. At this point, the prized bite is ready for consumption. Now that we know the proper way to open an oyster, let us review a few tips when handling fresh oysters. After purchasing oysters, place them
in a bowl and cover with a damp rag. Do not enclose the oysters in plastic, you will suffocate them. If serving raw oysters, place them in a bed of ice cream rock salt. The coarse salt will secure the oysters on a flat surface. You can find this product at your favorite supermarket. Fresh oyster dishes should be made to order. Oysters are delicate and need to be eaten immediately. The most common mistake when cooking oysters is to overcook them. Oyster’s exquisite and fragile texture must be treated with the utmost care. There is a fine line between perfectly cooked and overcooked. Father’s Day is upon us and grilled oysters are not only delicious but an interesting twist on traditional oyster dishes. A few pointers to keep in mind for successful grilled oysters. The only way you can ruin grilled oysters is to have the heat set too high. Temperatures vary so check on them, do not assume. Butter is a must when grilling. The richness of the butter not only adds to the flavor profile but protects them in the heat. Also, taking a piece of lightly toasted bread and soaking up all of the goodness is the finale to a See SEAFOOD Page 29
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101st Street, Ocean City Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Ocean Club June 18-19: DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight; Jimi Smooth Band, 7 p.m. to midnight Every Monday: DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight Lenny’s Beach Bar June 18-19: Stephen Anthony, noon-4 p.m.; On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. June 20: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. June 21-22: First Class, 4-9 p.m. June 23-24: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m.
COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com June 18: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m. June 19: The Everafter, noon to 4 p.m.; 33 RPM, 59 p.m. June 20: Chris Diller Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m. June 21: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. June 22: Josh Pryor Solo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Bilenki Duo, 3:30-7:30 p.m. June 23: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth & Remy, 4-8 p.m. June 24: Keri Anthony, noon to 3 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 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. JOHNNY’S PIZZA 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / johnnyspizzapub.com June 24: Open Mic Night w/host Troy Hanna, 6-9 p.m.
OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org June 18: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m. June 19: Full Circle, 6-10 p.m. June 20: Marcella, 6-10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com June 18: Cruz-in de Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 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.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Lost in Paris, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 19: Bobby O' on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; Hott Toddys, 1-5 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz; 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kono Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 20: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
JIMI SMOOTH BAND Ocean Club: Friday-Saturday, June 18-19, 7 p.m. to midnight
Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Burnsiders, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Amish Outlaws, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 21: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Burnsiders, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 22: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 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. June 23: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 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 24: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; I&I Riddim Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 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 June 18: Walk of Shame, On the Lawn 6-10 p.m. June 19: DJ Chuck Decibull, 6-10 p.m. Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
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Seafood offering ideal dish for Father’s Day celebration Continued from Page 28 delicious appetizer. If you do not have a grill, do not fret. You can bake them at 400 degrees. Improvisation is an intricate part of entertaining. Father’s Day comes once a year, but a father’s love is everlasting. Think out of the box and surprise him with something special. Grilled Parmigiano Reggiano oysters are the king of grilled oysters. If Parmigiano Reggiano is a little pricey for your budget; no worries, simply use parmesan cheese. If one loves oysters, you must give this recipe a try. Happy Father’s Day!
Grilled Parmigiano Reggiano Oysters Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 splashes fresh lemon juice 2 dozen large fresh oysters on the half shell ice cream rock salt lightly toasted baguette slices (optional) 1. Scrub the oysters with a vegetable brush under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. 2. Shuck the oysters according to the instructions above. 3. Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients, except the oysters, in a medium bowl until well combined. Spoon a small amount of Parmigiano Reggiano butter on each oyster. 4. Place oysters on the grill. Grill, covered for 6 to 7 minutes or until the edges curl. Remove immediately. 5. Presentation - Place with ice cream rock salt on the serving plate. Arrange the grilled oysters on top. Serve with lightly toasted baguette slices. Secret Ingredient – Fathers. “My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
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Ocean Pines Women’s Club supports local organizations (June 18, 2021) The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines has awarded $1,600 in community donations to several local organizations for 2021. Organizations receiving funds are: Coastal Hospice, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Outreach, Ocean Pines Parks and Recreation, Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, Stories Love Music, Town Cats, Women Supporting Women, Worcester County
Humane Society Thrift Store, Worcester County Veterans Memorial, and Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Service. Its sponsorship of scholarships and community donations are achievable only through a successful fundraising year. The donations are limited to organizations that promote the welfare and interests of the residents of Ocean Pines.
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OC Beach Patrol improves with technology By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 18, 2021) Many years ago you would never see the ATVs with guards patrolling the beach. Back in the 1940’s, the captain of the Beach Patrol (Robert Craig) would ride a bike along the Boardwalk to supervise the patrol. By the 1960’s, the area supervisors of the patrol use to run up and down the beach to assist and supervise the guards in their area. I’m sure it probably helped to keep them in amazing shape, but it certainly decreased their ability to supervise effectively and assist in emergency situations. Today, each sergeant or area supervisor uses a mobile rescue unit (ATV) to adequately cover and supervise a large area of Ocean City. Typically, we have multiple ATVs on the beach each covering a specific area of the beach. These area supervisors encompass the role of a south supervisor (inlet to 23rd Street), middle south supervisor (23rd to 53rd), middle north supervisor (53rd to the Clarion hotel 100th Street) and the north supervisor (100th to the Maryland/Delaware line). Each of these supervisors provide supervision and leadership for all of the
guards in that area, as well as responding to any and all situations that occur in their area during the day. We also supplement the area supervisors with additional “Mobile Response Units” to provide support and back-up to the SRTs on the stand. All operators of a mobile rescue unit must have a minimum qualification as an SRT II (advanced specialized training and over 130 days experience), been promoted to an assistant crew chief position and attend specialized training, which includes an eight-hour ride along with an instructor. Re-certification is required each year for all mobile rescue unit operators. Although, not required by state law to operate an ATV off-road, we require a valid driver’s license and yearly copy of a clear driving record. Although the ATVs may be an annoyance sometimes to the general public enjoying their vacation in the sand, it is one of our most critical pieces of equipment in order to provide the necessary care in a medical emergency. It really comes down to how quickly we can arrive on a scene, and what equipment we carry on the mobile rescue unit and can deliver to the emergency that matters the most. First, and most importantly, the operator of the mobile rescue unit has experience with many emergencies and will establish command and control and
is in constant communication with all other departments and agencies in and around Ocean City. The most critical piece of equipment that is carried is an AED (automated external defibrillator), which is an electronic device that is able to diagnose cardiac arrhythmias and treat them with defibrillation (a shock that reestablishes an effective heart rhythm). CPR does not typically correct a person’s heart rhythm, but rather moves blood throughout the body buying valuable time until defibrillation is available. This enables us to literally bring people back to life (clinically dead) that are in cardiac arrest on the beach and we have been very successful with these pieces of equipment over the past several summers (there are over 12 loved ones alive today because we were able to arrive quickly with this critical piece of life-saving equipment and a highly trained rescuer ready to use it. Unfortunately, each summer, we have several neck and back injuries due to shore break waves or diving in shallow water as well as other medical emergencies on the beach. One important role of the ATV is to get the paramedics and their life-saving equipment to the patient as quickly as possible so they can begin assessing the patient and delivering treatment. When the EMS personnel backboard
a patient for removal from the beach, and transport to a medical facility, our ATVs provide an easy transport from the beach to the ambulance. The patient that has been placed on the backboard is lifted and placed perpendicular on the back of the ATV. The ATV operator drives the patient off the beach while the EMTs maintain the stability of the backboard on the quad. This helps to reduce the jostling of the patient that would normally occur while carrying a patient off the beach. There are also several other items we carry daily on the quad. A BVM (bag-valve mask fitted with a special filter) makes giving breaths during CPR more effective. A new addition last season is a full set Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for use during a medical response as well as an array of first aid supplies allowing us to respond to minor medical situations. A clipboard containing pertinent paperwork provides the ability to document important events and incidents. A set of goggles and fins proves advantageous for searches in the water. We also carry additional sunscreen and first aid supplies for the guards in our area. A rescue buoy mounted to the front of the quad is available for a water rescue. Many officers also carry additional See LIFEGUARDS’ Page 31
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Lifeguards’ response times faster with ATVs Continued from Page 30 clothing and supplies on the back of the quad for changes in weather. We all know how quickly the weather can change in Ocean City! Our ATVs also serve another very important function. During the course of a day, we deal with several lost children (up to 1,000 each season). Having the ability to search a large area quickly makes finding and reuniting these children with their “panicked” parents much easier. Most lost or found individuals are reunited in under 10 minutes, with a 100 percent return rate. Our officers on the patrol that ride the ATVs during the day have more than just a few years of experience. Their experience ranges from 17 years to 38 years. Having someone on scene quickly during an emergency with that kind of experience is very helpful to providing the best care possible for our beach patrons. Without the ATVs, we simply would not be able to move easily from place to
place on the beach. We all know how crowded the beach becomes on a nice day. If we only had trucks and SUVs we would not be able to respond as quickly due to the size of the vehicle. However, these enclosed vehicles are critical during dangerous weather when we must keep the beach clear. Being able to move around quickly also enables our sergeants to assist handicap patrons by giving them access to the town’s beach wheelchairs located at several street heads throughout town. When our area supervisors are not responding to a call, they assist the surf rescue technicians (SRT) in performing their role. They will see potentially dangerous situations from the back of the beach and can intervene rather than having the SRT have to get off the stand to deal with a deep hole or an ordinance infraction. This allows the SRT to concentrate on those people in the water and our area supervisors can also supervise our personnel and assure they are performing
Parsons given scholarship of $1,000 from Mediacom (June 18, 2021) Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Rafe Parsons, a Stephen Decatur High School senior, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship program. The award recognizes the Berlin resi- Rafe Parsons dent for outstanding leadership and academic accomplishments. Mediacom annually se-
lects 60 graduating seniors who each receive $1,000 scholarships to support their post-secondary education. “As a technology company, Mediacom understands how important it is to invest in future leaders like Rafe Parsons,” said Group Vice President Doug Frank. “I’m proud that my company supports talented local students with scholarship support, and we congratulate Rafe on his accomplishments.” This year marks the 20th consecSee MEDIACOM Page 32
up to or exceeding our high expectations. With a season that begins early in May and extends to the end of September (Oct. 3 this season), the deployment and use of our mobile rescue units changes as we increase or reduce staff depending on if it is the beginning or the ending of our summer season. Many of our guards are educators or in school themselves. As we have less stands on the beach the distance between stands is greatly increased and the responsibility to back-up an SRT making a rescue is changed from the adjoining SRTs to the areas mobile rescue unit (ATV). We also supplement the guard stands with additional mobile rescue units which consist of one SRT (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other SRT (driver) maintains radio communi-
cation and backup during an emergency. Added a few years ago are our morning and evening patrols, which are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., before and after the SRTs are on duty (10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), to be available for an emergency, should people not follow our number 1 rule, to not swim before or after the guard is in the stand. These patrols are responsible for countless interventions and saving the lives of dozens of individuals. Although these mobile rescue units are not out there to “guard” you and your family, they are on the beach so they are close to a needed response if someone makes the foolish decision to go swimming without a lifeguard. Don’t let that person be you! Remember, “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguards in the stand.”
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Mediacom gives 60 scholarships Continued from Page 31 utive year Mediacom has funded World Class Scholarships for students who live in areas served by the cable and broadband company. On average, approximately 1,200 students apply for the scholarships each year. Recipients must attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school within the United States. Mediacom plans to continue funding its World Class Scholarships in all areas where it provides digital cable and broadband services. High school administrators will be notified in the fall of 2021 when scholarship applications become available online for students in the Class of 2022.
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Recognition The Worcester Prep Alumni Association recognized three individuals for the annual Worcester Honors awards this spring, in the categories of Service To Worcester, Athletic Achievement, and Distinguished Alumni. Honorees are: Brad Bebee ’94/DistinBrad Bebee guished Alumnus, a
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Graduate Katie Hofman, daughter of John and Pam Hofman of Johnny’s Pizza in Ocean City, graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy on May 28, 2021. She has commissioned as a second lieutenant officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She will spend the next six month training at Camp Barrett in Quantico, Virginia, before heading off to flight school in Pensacola, Florida. Katie Hofman
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————
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 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | 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
$ | 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.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882
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.
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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Housekeepers Good Pay! Monthly Bonuses Apply in person 1800 Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm
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are currently seeking applicants for the following positions for the 2021 season:
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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
HELP WANTED FT INTERIOR PAINTER Weekends not required. Opportunity to advance to crew leader. Must have transportation. Great pay for the right person. 302-841-3004 SEASONAL & YEAR ROUND POSITIONS for immediate hire, sign-on bonuses! Bethany Beach (20 minutes from OC). More info and to apply: vacasa.com/careers
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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
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PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area. Ask for Mary 410-524-1300
Cleaners Wanted for OC If you are a conscientious individual or team looking for great hours and pay on the weekends ... then we are the cleaning company for you. Exp. preferred. Cell phone and vehicle required. 443880-0525
NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS! Front Desk Staff, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Housemen. Apply in person at The Safari on the Boardwalk, 13th St. 410-289-6411
PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am
Frog Bar and Grill now hiring Cooks, Bus Boys & Food Runners. Apply within after 9am, M-F. 221 Wicomico St., OCMD.
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
The Spinnaker Now Hiring Full-time, Seasonal
Maintenance/ Bellman Apply in person 1800 Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm
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
Seasonal FT/PT and FT Year-Round Opportunities
Come and Join our Team, multiple positions available! • Dock Staff Supervisor (am) • Lifeguard • Tackle Sales/Clerk • Front Desk Receptionist • Marine Supply Sales/Clerk • Boatyard Helper
Apply in-person @ 12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 410-213-9600 or online @ www.ocsunsetmarina.com
FALL SPORTS COACHES Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 400 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a Head Coach and Asst. Coach for Boys Middle School Soccer and a Head Coach for Varsity Cross Country. Prior coaching experience and CJIS background screening required. EOE Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis@ worcesterprep.org
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
AUTOMOTIVE GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITES! Technicians - Up to $1000 Sign on Bonus! We are part of a large automotive group with parts stores, service centers and used car dealership. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities! We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas. We are now hiring for: - Technicians - Up to $1000 Sign On Bonus & Tool Allowance for qualified technicians - Service Advisors - Tire & Lube Techs - Auto Parts Associates / Advisors - Car Salesman / Detailer Excellent pay & benefits including company matched retirement plan, vacation, holiday pay, health insurance, discounts and much more!! Call Matt, 302-344-9846
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Now hiring full-time positions for Front Desk, Maintenance, Housekeeping & Housemen. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171.
Seeking Year-Round & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555
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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.
Bali Hi RV Park, Bishopville MD. Maintenance Man/ Groundskeeper. Grass cutting. Experience in plumbing and electric required. 40 hours per week. $15 per hour. Call 724-825-8746.
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NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
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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9942 Elm Street, WOC Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
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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
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NOTICE
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 _________________________________ 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 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 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
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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 _________________________________
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 obtained from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, 1 West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 or by calling the County Commissioners’ Office at 410-6321194 to request a package by mail and are also available online at www.co.worcester.md.us. Any questions must be submitted in writing to the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Government Center, 1 West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 no later than 1:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. EST on Monday, June 21, 2021, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Bid for Demolition of 5641 George Island Landing Road, Stockton, MD” in the lower left-hand corner. After
JUNE 18, 2021 opening, bids will be reviewed and a recommendation prepared for the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Edward A. Tudor, Director, Development Review and Permitting at the above address or by email at etudor@co.worcester.md.us. Email correspondence is encouraged. OCD-6/10/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
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,
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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 _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY c/o BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs, vs. GERALDINE H. JUSTIS (DECEASED) 2819 Tern Drive, Unit #21 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-20-000312
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 10th day of June, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 2819 Tern Drive, Unit #21, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of July, 2021, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 5th day of July, 2021. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $222,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________ PERRY J. SEAMAN 226 EAST MAIN STREET ELKTON, MD 21921
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18786 Notice is given that the Superior Court of New Castle County, DE appointed Richard Shannon Cappelli, 51 Lawson Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703; and Annise Ellen Herr, 809 Naudian Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Judith Ellen Crame AKA: Judith M. Crame who died on January 17, 2021 domiciled in Delaware, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Ada J. Winkowski whose address is 110 Bowling Lane, Elkton, MD 21921. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties:
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning June 10, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 108-21 2000 113-21 2002 134-21 2009 135-21 2009 145-21 1999
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JUNE 18, 2021 ber, 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. Peggy McNeff 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: June 17, 2021 OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________
Commentary
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How others view us is what counts A year ago on May 31, a video went viral after an Ocean City police officer slugged a young man in the head and put him in a chokehold for, ostensibly, resisting arrest. The youth was seated on a Boardwalk bench at the time and his crime leading to that confrontation was that he cursed and insulted the officer as the latter arrested his friend for a minor infraction. The officer who threw the haymaker was cleared roughly three weeks later, after a review of his actions found that he acted within the department’s use-of-force policy. The youth, against whom charges were also dropped, was White. The police overreaction shown on that video — it can be found in this paper’s online archives at oceancitytoday.com — would seem to answer the question being asked all over the country this week regarding two Boardwalk incidents involving police use of force against two young Black men: would the police have treated these men as harshly if they were White? It’s a sorry defense, but the actions some officers have exhibited over the years strongly suggests that the answer would be “yes,” and that last weekend’s Tasering of one man and the repeated knee-to-the ribs of another were not the racist incidents they have been made out to be in national news coverage. It could have happened to anyone. In the meantime, the local debate over the propriety of the kneeing/Tasering takedowns over vaping infractions is pointless in one respect: what we think doesn’t really matter. We can argue all we want that these kids had it coming or that the police were wrong, but — outside any ramifications the police department and its personnel might experience because of our opinions — it’s what the rest of the country believes about Ocean City that counts. We can blame whoever and whatever we want for our public relations difficulties, including wise-ass kids of all colors, bad elements coming to town, the police — who need to apply the use-of-force Goldilocks principle of not too much, not too little, but just right — and local officials who say everything is under control when it isn’t. But, like it or not, Ocean City is a business, a well-known commercial enterprise (that happens to have a residential population) that operates under a spotlight. People here are free to disagree in the most strenuous terms if they want, but it remains that this is just one more damn thing Ocean City doesn’t need out there when the city is spending $5.6 million a year trying to build a familyfriendly brand. It’s time to recognize that everyone is watching everyone else these days, that people are predisposed to believe whatever supports their suspicions or already established take on things, and that every day has to be an image-building day when the nation has its eye on you. Thumbing our noses at critics elsewhere in the country by contending we’re right and they’re wrong, doesn’t make them and the considerable influence they wield go away. Ocean City has to accept that and respond accordingly. EDITOR Stewart Dobson MANAGING EDITOR Lisa Capitelli STAFF WRITERS Greg Ellison, Neely James, Greg Wehner, Jack Chavez, Mallory Panuska ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Elaine Brady ACCOUNT MANAGERS Mary Cooper, Vicki Shrier
PUBLIC EYE
Perils of speaking up
By Stewart Dobson I am not, by the way, anticop, nor am I racist, and I operate according to the belief that people can be or do whatever they want as long as they don’t do it to me. Or do it to others who can’t stand up for themselves. It’s a character flaw that’s gotten me into big trouble over the years: a long time ago, a galoot of a guy on the other side of a crowded club insulted a woman sitting at a table near him just because he could, and here I am standing up when I should have shut up. It was, as they say, the old alligator mouth overloading the hummingbird rear-end scenario. “What did you say, you ********?” I yelled over the heads of a hundred other people. At least that’s what I heard coming out of my
mouth, while my mind was advising me to run for my car and get out of Dodge before this character curled me around one of his big fat hairy knuckles and compressed me into a shot glass. He was, in terms of scale, a full-course meal to my side salad, and yet, the big mouth gene clouded my thinking. The only thing that saved me was so many people were in the room that the galoot couldn’t tell exactly who said what and therefore settled down just in case the voice belonged to an even bigger someone who was looking to perform a little shot-glass compression trick of his own. Writing editorials doesn’t offer that kind of cover, unfortunately. You say what’s on your mind and suffer the consequences. On the editorial next door, for instance, I’m fairly certain everyone will find something they don’t like. Some mem-
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bers of the police department won’t care for it because I am critical, and the people who see racism in the actions of local police won’t like it because I disagree with them as well. You might say, in fact, that I have stayed the course of rarely agreeing with anyone, because taking things at face value is like reading the dust jacket and presuming you know what’s in the book. We’ve seen a lot of that in recent years. By now, you’re probably wondering if I ever had the you-know-what beaten out of me because I didn’t shut up. The answer is my head ended up sporting more knots than a crocheted circus tent after one episode. I would have had more of them, too, had not the police arrived to break up that brawl. You gotta love them, when they’re right.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Police source of comfort in world of lawlessness Editor, I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the police, not only in my new home town of Ocean City, but everywhere. You brave men and women are such a source of comfort when we are hurt, afraid, injured, and in danger. I don’t know why anyone would want to be a police officer anymore but what I do know is that we as a society need to voice our support or find ourselves adrift in lawlessness. When groups of people feel that their race gives them a pass on following rules and allows them to fight police, spit on them and resist compliance knowing that their defenders will always find them victims, we as a culture are doomed. No one ever wants to condone excessive force but we are at a place now where snippets of video are used to immediately condemn officers who face violent situations and do their best to keep it from escalating. We are going to be in a world of hurt collectively if the unruly element determines the way of the future. And it is already starting to happen. We’d better start turning this tide or Thunderdome is just around the corner. Janet Kurtz Ocean City
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The final lingering state mask mandates and pandemic orders issued in response to the covid-19 pandemic are on the way out, both statewide and in Worcester County. On Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the State of Emergency first issued on March 5, 2020 and renewed multiple times since will terminate July 1. Around the same time, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to “follow the governor’s lead” — as Commissioner President Joe Metrcic put it — and lift the State of Emergency countywide. The action lifts mask mandates still in place for schools, camps and child care facilities. However, it does not include mandates on public transit, which remain under a federal order. The change also jumpstarts a 45-day grace period to begin phasing out a series of provisions and extensions issued to help soften the effects of the pandemic. The provisions include everything from eliminating the extension for driver’s license renewals and lifting the moratorium on evictions, to isolating and testing travelers and exempting Santa Claus from quarantine. Hogan said the state’s robust vaccination rate and low positivity and hospitalization numbers prompted the action. Travis Brown, the public affairs officer
for the Worcester County Health Department, said via email that the county’s vaccine numbers, while not as high as the statewide metrics, are in line with most other individual counties across the state, thus indicating an overall positive outlook. “Statewide is 72 percent but I don’t believe any single county has hit 70% individually,” he said. “When you combine first doses with single doses, looks like Worcester is at 55.8 percent, which puts us around the upper-middle among counties, I believe.” Vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers have administered more than 6.58 million covid-19 vaccines and a total of 72.7 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 900 of the Johnson & Johnson. • Hospital personnel had administered a total 11,495 covid vaccines as of Wednesday at hospital vaccine clinics and mini clinics provided to patients
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within Atlantic General Health System’s physician practices. • A total of 123 second dose vaccines were given to adolescents last week at Stephen Decatur Middle School, Berlin Intermediate School, Snow Hill Middle School and Pocomoke Middle School just prior to school ending. In total, 460 people between the ages of 12 and 16 had been vaccinated as of Wednesday. • 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. See COUNTY Page 43
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Things to consider when buying first condo By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 18, 2021) Purchasing a condominium differs from buying a single-family home in more ways than the obvious. Of course, condo ownership offers buyers the convenience of maintenance free living, but when looking into purchasing a condo, it’s important to consider more than just price, size and view. Association’s Stability: Buyers should always receive what’s called a “Resale Packet.” The Maryland Condominium Act protects buyers where a condo association is involved by requiring numerous items to be provided to a buyer prior to settlement including: Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, as well as a current operating budget, among other things. Buyers also have an unconditional seven-day right of rescission after receiving this packet of information. Buyers should review this packet closely looking at the total amount of outstanding debt owed to the association and the percentage of owners who are not paying their dues, as well as the amount of reserve funds the association has set aside for large repair projects.
It’s also a good idea to request a copy of the most recent meeting minutes. Building’s Insurance: Insurance coverage is another important factor when buying a condo. Condo owners are typically responsible for insuring just a portion of their property on their own, commonly referred to as an H06 policy, and the building carries a master policy; however, rules differ from building to building, and it’s important that buy-
ers ask the right questions to know how much coverage is needed as the condo unit owner, and how much that will cost annually. One recent change important for buyers to note is that a unit owner will be held liable for $10,000 per occurrence for the insurance deductible if a covered loss originates from his/her unit. This used to be $5000. Percentage of Investors vs. Owner Occupants: Just as the borrower must qualify for a loan, in the case of condos, so must the condo association qualify for a loan, and the percentage of units owned by investors vs. owner
occupants is a crucial factor. Lenders follow guidelines from the Federal Housing Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for condo mortgages. Among Fannie Mae’s requirements are that more than half of the condo units must be owner-occupied; no owner may own more than 10 percent of the units; and no more than 15 percent of owners can be delinquent on condo dues to name a few of the lending requirements. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®/Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
County also votes to follow suit Continued from Page 42 • This week, the hospital has one clinic scheduled for second doses of the Pfizer clinic to individuals who received their first vaccines on the Boardwalk the Friday before Memorial Day. • The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics each week. For information about when and where they will be held visit worcesterhealth.org/protect-menu/1726-worcester-county,-md-coronavirus-covid-19-in
formation-2020. Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 2.59 percent, an increase from 1.68 percent last week. The state’s rate was 0.76 percent. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 461,549 confirmed cases of covid19. • Worcester County has confirmed 11 new cases since last week, bringing the county’s total cases since March 2020 to
3,683. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,483 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. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Heath; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC*
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Bank of Delmarva staff and local officials, including State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Del. Wayne Hartman, celebrated the opening of the bank’s new 26th Street location with a ribbon-cutting on June 10. The branch, which officially opened in May, is the bank’s 12th location. The full-service bank offers drive-thru banking, multiple consumer products and year-round Saturday service.
Bank of Delmarva opens in downtown OC By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The Bank of Delmarva expanded into downtown Ocean City on 26th Street in May and celebrated the new branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 10. The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce helped put on the event, which was attended by State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Del. Wayne Hartman. “It’s all about serving our customers and being accessible to them,” branch manager Jessica Johnson said. “The 26th Street location fills in
the gap between our North Ocean City location on 125th street and our West Ocean City location in Park Place Plaza.” The full-service community bank boasts drive-thru banking and multiple consumer and business products available. It offers year-round Saturday hours. The branch is the 12th location for the 125-year-old bank. “(The bank) was chartered as the Bank of Delmar (on) December 14, 1896, by a group of businessmen and farmers in Delmar, Maryland — then a thriving railroad town,” Johnson said. “The bank remains committed
to serving the local community.” Johnson said that, currently, there are no plans for further expansion,
but that “the bank constantly looks for new growth opportunities and ways to better serve its customers.”
Dine Stay & Play United to run through Labor Day in OC (June 18, 2021) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) announces that Dine Stay & Play United has kicked off for the 2021 summer season. This program brings together local hospitality organizations to engage in a fun and fierce competition while giving back to the community and creating local impact. It will run through Labor Day. Ocean City restaurants, hotels and new this year, entertainment and sporting venues, participate by offering promotional menu items, hotel stay and entertainment specials, designating a portion of those sales to
UWLES. All proceeds from this program stay local for UWLES and its nonprofit partners to help neighbors in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties with financial stability, education and health supports. Residents and visitors can join in on the action by choosing to dine, stay or play at one of the participating locations in Ocean City. By choosing to visit these community-minded businesses this summer, patrons can help an industry heavily impacted from the covid-19 pandemic and also support one in three local neighbors on the Lower Shore. See UWLES Page 45
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Richard Klender’s song “Ocean City Nights,” from his new album “Anthem” is a tribute to the resort that he grew up visiting and performing in during the summer. Klender, a native of Catonsville who now owns and operates both a recording studio and vineyard in Paso Robles, California, said he’d like to come out to Ocean City for one more show. He said he’s hoping to do so in 2022.
Md. songwriter touts single as ‘Ocean City’s new anthem’ By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) A Maryland singer-songwriter who’s now California winemaker recently released a song he calls Ocean City’s “new anthem.” Richard Klender, a native of Catonsville with 50 years of experience in the music business, wrote “Ocean City Nights” as a tribute to the town he loved spending summers in growing up. “Ocean City brings out the very best audiences in the country,” Klender said. “They sure know how to relax and party. I miss the people and have so many friends and great memories there, so I just had to tell this true story.” Klender, who now owns and runs a vineyard and recording studio in Paso Robles, Calif., said the idea came to him while he and his writing partner Bob Huff wrote their album
“Anthem.” Klender’s musical act frequented several establishments in the 1970s and 1980s around the coastal area the Sheraton, Carousel, Fenwick Inn and the Wharf. The song itself contains references to Ocean City landmarks like Lighthouse Club Hotel, Macky’s Bar and Grill and Fager’s Gazebo on the Bay. Klender said these days he doesn’t come out to Ocean City much anymore, but he would like to do one more show — perhaps next summer, he said. “It’d be fun to play one more night in Ocean City as a farewell,” Klender said. “I’ve been doing this for 50 years so I have a lot of friends back there, locals that I know and who have been so supportive over the years. It’d be fun to come back and play one more night for them.” “Anthem” and the rest of Klender’s discography can be found at https://richardklender.com.
UWLES event aids OC community Continued from Page 44 To learn more and get a full list of participants and specials, visit uwles.org/DineStayPlayUnited. Businesses and sponsors may opt into the program at any time throughout the summer. The public is encouraged to share how they Dine Stay & Play United by following and tagging UWLES on Facebook @DineStayUnited. For more information on how to get involved or become a participating business in the 2021 Dine Stay & Play United program, contact Amanda Hailey, UWLES at amanda@uwles.org or 410-742-5143. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore has been serving all communities in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties for over 75 years. United Way helps Lower Shore residents obtain educational success
by reducing the achievement gap between low- and middle-income students; financial stability by advancing the economic security of families and individuals; and good health by improving access to and awareness of local health and wellness services. United Way collaborates with organizations and stakeholders to strengthen the community and provides support for about 80 programs and community initiatives annually, impacting one in every three individuals on the Lower Shore. UWLES is also the volunteer center for the Lower Shore, connecting over 140 nonprofits with thousands of community members who want to get involved. For more information on United Way or to help make a difference, visit www.uwles.org, www.ShoreGetConnected.org, or on Facebook @uwles and Instagram @unitedwayles.
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POLICE COMMISSIONER BRIEFS By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) The Ocean City Police Commission met on Monday morning and discussed the following:
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Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said his department is focusing on getting through June and that 90-95 percent of the force is dealing with issues that arise. Obviously, he said, there is a lot of attention on the lower end of the Boardwalk but there have also been efforts to ensure the department is giving adequate coverage on the north end of Ocean City. Many of the issues on the south end of the Boardwalk have been mitigated, and the staff, he added, is working hard, and putting in extra hours. Councilman Matt James told the commission he was down on the boards over the weekend and saw a more officers down there compared to previous years. He added that the police presence is making a noticeable difference.
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decided to lower the annual fee owners must pay for the medallion from $250 to $50 and the transfer fee from $1,000 to $100. When drafting the new code, Stansbury said she noticed that the city manager had the ability to revoke the business license, yet another portion of the code allowed the police commission to do so. She recommended either keeping the power with the police commission or change the process of revocation and give it to the city manager completely. Councilman Lloyd Martin said he was in favor of keeping the authority in the police commission’s hands while Councilman Peter Buas said it did not make sense for the commission to have that authority since it only meets once per month. If needed, Mayor Rick Meehan said, the commission could meet to discuss revoking a license. Ultimately, the commission decided to keep revocation duties with the police commission and take the city manager out of the equation. “We probably just made Doug happier,” Meehan said of
City Manager Doug Miller. After the comment, Miller was seen chuckling.
Crime stats Buzzuro said his department fielded 6,703 calls for service in May compared to 7,834 in 2019. Of the calls last month, 2,310 were from citizens and 4,393 were from officers. Most of the calls for service were traffic stops, with 956 being conducted in May compared to 1,721 in 2019. There were 295 9-1-1 hang-ups this past month as opposed to 328 in 2019. OCPD made 333 arrests, 24 of which were connected to drugs and 47 which were DUIs. Buzzuro said they were on par with previous years, where there were 24 drug arrests and 37 DUIs in 2019. What has gone up, he noted, were weapons arrests. In 2019 there were only eight arrests made in connection to illegal weapons, were this past month, there were 31. Of the 31, there were 9 firearms, 11 knives, and 13 classified as “other.”
Three arrested for stealing car then fleeing OC police By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) Three individuals face serious charges after stealing a car and driving it to Ocean City before being stopped and arrested. The license plate reader on Route 50 notified police that a stolen vehicle was entering Ocean City, and officers quickly spotted Jasmine Carter the car after it crossed the bridge and turned onto Baltimore Avenue at N. Division Street. Police said officers tried to stop the vehicle near Third Street, but it did fled north at a high rate of speed. A. Cartnail Once the vehicle reached 45th Street, for safety reasons, OCPD called off the pursuit, Officers spotted the vehicle turn onto Hitchens Avenue, when all three occupants – Jasmine Rolonda Carter,
19, of Valley Lee; Shaekwon Talib Jackson, 20, Lexington Park; and Antonius Austin Cartnail, 20, Lexington Park – got out of the car and fled on foot. Jackson, Cartnail and Carter were all located near the vehicle and taken into custody without incident. Carter, the driver of the car, was charged with stealing a vehicle Talib Jackson valued at $1,500 to $25,000, reckless endangerment, obstructing, and hindering an investigation, attempting to elude a uniformed police officer, speeding, and various other traffic violations. Jackson and Cartnail were charged with theft of a vehicle valued at $1,500 to $25,000, obstructing and hindering an investigation, trespassing on posted property, and eluding police on foot. Jackson was released on an unsecured bond of $3,000 and Cartnail was released on his own recognizance.
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Man shot after falling through car sunroof By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021)Two people were arrested early Sunday morning after one of them shot a man who fell through the sunroof of their car at a downtown Ocean City hotel. Police said a 21-year-old man from Reisterstown was walking on the top of what he thought was an unoccupied car, only to find that was no the case. After the 21-year-old man fell through the car’s sunroof, the car’s two occupants, Antonio Jermain Epps, 27, of District Heights and Jameal Dannielle Mcleod, 28, of Capital Heights, got out
and confronted him. During the confrontation, Epps, police said, shot the victim twice before fleeing the scene with Mcleod. When officers arAntonio Epps rived, witnesses told them the victim fled the scene on foot while the suspects left in a vehicle. A short time later, the victim was located at the 15th Street firehouse where he was treated for his wounds then taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Police added that he is expected to make a full recovery.
Ocean City Police alerted surrounding law enforcement agencies of the shooting, providing them with a description of the vehicle and driver, according to a Jameal McLeod press release. The vehicle Epps was driving was spotted at a gas station in Berlin, the release read, and officers from the Berlin Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff Office, and Maryland State Police initiated a traffic stop. When officers searched the vehicle, they found a loaded semi-automatic
handgun and large capacity drum-style magazine inside. As a result, Epps and McLeod were arrested. Epps was charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment along with several other charges revolving around possession of a loaded gun and having a gun with a felony conviction. During his initial court date, a Maryland District Court commissioner ordered Epps to be held without bond. McLeod was cited for gun charges as well as being an accessory to the crime. She was held without bond.
Downtown OC ruckus leads to gun charges By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 18, 2021) Three young adults were charged with possessing a loaded handgun in a vehicle on Thursday morning after police broke up a large crowd near Seventh Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Police were called to handle a crowd of 20-30 people who were gathered on Philadelphia Avenue and saw several of those people arguing near a parked car in one of the traffic lanes. As the officers approached the car, police said, they saw the rear passenger – identified as Lazairus A. Smith, 19, of Baltimore – loading a magazine into a semi-automatic handgun. He was removed from the car without incident. Smith was in the process of being detained when another man, Jacob E. An-
House set ablaze after child lights fireworks inside (June 18, 2021) A juvenile igniting fireworks inside his home led to a fire last Wednesday evening in Snow Hill, the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office reported. Snow Hill, Newark, Girdletree, Stockton and Pocomoke City volunteer fire departments responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 5:31 p.m. at 108 Purnell Street. Firefighters arrived on scene and brought a fire in a second floor bedroom under control quickly. The home is owned by Mohammad Ijaz of Snow Hill and was occupied by two adults and six children under the age of 14. No injuries were reported and no working smoke alarms were present in the home. With a second fire in just over a week from juveniles fire play, the Worcester County Fire Marshal urged all parents to have discussions about fire safety with their children and the dangers of playing with fire.
derson, 19, of Manchester, Pennsylvania walked up to officers and became hostile toward them, police said. He was then taken into custody for interfering Jacob Anderson with an arrest. Cherish M. Glenn, 18, of Westminster was the driver of the vehicle and complied with the officers’ orders to get out of of the car. When police searched the car, they found two fully loaded magazines and
two polymer handguns in the back seat that Anderson and Smith had apparently placed there before the police arrived. Smith, Anderson Cherish Glenn and Glenn were charged with two counts of having a loaded handgun in a vehicle and possession of firearm ammunition. Smith was also charged with having a loaded handgun on his person since he
was seen loading the gun by officers, and Anderson was charged with obstructing an arrest and reckless endangerment. Glenn was seen by a Lazairus Smith Maryland District Court Commission and released on her own recognizance, Anderson is being held in custody at the Ocean City Police Department until he can be seen by the district court commissioner, and Smith was being held without bond.
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GROUNDBREAKING Officials from Worcester County, Talkie Communications and Commissioners Josh Nordstrom and Diana Purnell gathered in front of the water tower on Dun Swamp Road in Pocomoke City to recognize the groundbreaking of long-awaited broadband fiber cable installation in the lower county. While negotiations for the rest of the project — which would connect thousands of underserved and unserved residents to high-speed broadband internet — are ongoing, if the county approves Talkie’s plan, the internet service provider estimates that the project would take three years to complete.
DONATION Courtney Blackford, director of sales and marketing for Ocean City’s Residence Inn by Marriott, in her spare time promotes the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, which operates two residences in Ocean City and one in Fenwick Island that serve as vacation getaways for families with critically ill children. On May 24 she made a presentation to the membership of Ocean City’s American Legion Post 166 about Believe in Tomorrow and, was given a surprise $2,000 donation toward her 2021 Believe in Tomorrow Prom Queen campaign. Representing the Post’s Donation Committee, from left, are Earl Hewitt, Robert Smith and Bob Gilmore.
THANK YOU Bethany United Methodist Church thanked the Berlin Police Department for its valuable service to the community with gift cards. Lyn Burr, co-chair of the Outreach Team, and Reverend Bill Sterling, pastor of Bethany UMC, present gift cards to Chief Arnold Downing.
ANTI-BULLYING TALK Adriano “Bubba” Almony, celebrity bodyguard; chairman for Bodyguards Against Bullying, a global personal safety and anti-bullying organization; and Founder of Bubba’s Celebrity Basketball Game that raises awareness and proceeds for cancer, mental health and bullying, recently spoke to local youth about bullying, respect and pursuing their dreams. Almony, second from left, is pictured at the Ocean City Recreation Center complex with the Shore Elite Basketball team.
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Kicked out Morgan Matthew Fisher, 27, of Pocomoke City was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1:20 a.m. on June 8 near a restaurant on 60th Street and charged with second-degree assault. Police said officers were dispatched to the property after Fisher got into an argument with staff and was kicked out. According to staff at the establishment, Fisher tried to get into the restaurant without paying the cover charge, saying he was an “Ocean City Local,” even though his license indicated he lived in Stockton. Fisher was told he still needed to pay the cover charge, police said, and he explained to staff that he already paid. Twenty minutes later, staff told police, Fisher was asked to leave, and he was issued an indefinite trespass warning. As Fisher walked out, he placed his hand on one of the staff member’s shoulders and said, “thanks a lot, man,” in a sarcastic tone, staff told officers. The staff member told police Fisher put his hand on his shoulder in an “aggressive manner” that took the staff member by surprise. As a result, Fisher was placed under arrest and charged with assault.
Destruction of property Jack Robert Gallagher, 19, of Oxford, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2 a.m. on June 8 near 7th Street and charged with resisting arrest, destroying property and disorderly conduct. Police said an officer saw Gallagher grab a stop sign and begin shaking it back in forth before walking over to a white bench in front of a nearby hotel and flipping it over. When police approached Gallagher, he started screaming “at the top of his lungs,” police said, causing a public disturbance. Officers said they tried to place handcuffs on Gallagher, but he began resisting and making it difficult for Crossword answers from page 52
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Drugs and a 9mm Valentin Monclova Jr., 20, Dante L. Williams, 20, and Jeremias Tirado, 19 – all from Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Nashawn J. Walker, 19, of York, Pennsylvania were arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 7:30 a.m. on June 8 near Fifth Street and Edgewater Avenue and charged with possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and several other charges connected to having a firearm in the vehicle. Police said officers responded to a complaint of people sleeping in a vehicle with Pennsylvania license plates, and when they arrived, they found four individuals inside the car with Monclova in the driver’s seat.
Police said the officer smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and asked Monclova, Williams, Tirado and Walker to get out of the vehicle and sit on the curb. As police conducted a search of the vehicle, they found four rounds of 9mm ammunition and began to detain the individuals when Monclova attempted to flee the scene. Eventually, police were able to detain Monclova and the other three men. Officers continued with the search of the vehicle and found 22 plastic baggies, two partially burn marijuana joints and three round containers containing approximately 3.5 ounces of marijuana each, police said. Officers also uncovered $822 and a 9mm handgun under the driver’s seat that was loaded with 17 rounds in the magazine. All four men were taken to police headquarters and
processed. Monclova, police said, had a pending firearm-related charge in Pennsylvania and was also charged with resisting arrest and hindering an investigation because he attempted to flee the officers.
Burglary and trespassing Aaron James Feaser, 19, of Bethel, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:33 a.m. on June 9 at a hotel near 20th Street and charged with fourth-degree burglary, trespassing, and various other violations. Police said officers responded the hotel and spoke with four teenage females who said Feaser scared them when he started banging on their hotel room door with brass knuckles while holding a glass bottle in his hand. Feaser fled, the girls told police, Continued on Page 50
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 49 and pushed open a door of a room without permission before exiting the room and leaving on a bicycle. The girls showed officers a video of Feaser covered in blood and leaving the scene, and he was spotted near 18th Street, in an area blocked off by No Trespassing signs, police said.
Car vs. hotel Gavin Atwood Payne, 21, of Berlin was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2 a.m. on June 9 at a hotel near 33rd Street and charged with DUI, negligent driving, and various other violations. Police said a car apparently drove into a hotel, and that Payne was in the car’s driver’s seat when they arrived. An investigation determined Payne sped north on Baltimore Avenue, struck a brick wall on the north side of the road near the intersection where 33rd Street crosses, then accelerated into the hotel, police said, and a further investigation determined he was under the influence of alcohol.
Hit-and-run Ricky Ocasio Alford, Jr., 24, of Baltimore was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:54 p.m. on June 9 near Channel buoy Road and Coastal Highway and charged with theft of a vehicle, DUI, and various other violations. Police said a hit-and-run accident occurred at Channel Buoy Road and Coastal Highway, where a witness said he watched an argument ensue between two men and an older man and woman. The witness told police he saw one of the men, later identified as Alford, get back into the car and leave the scene. A short time later, Alford and the other passenger returned to the scene of the crash, where they were detained. An investigation revealed that Alford was impaired by alcohol, police said. Before being transported, the owner the vehicle appeared at the scene and told officers he had court and left the keys in the car because it was hot and told Alford not to go anywhere, adding he did not have permission to drive the car.
Driving while impaired Tony Bell, Jr., 30, of Smyrna was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11 p.m. on June 9 near 12th Street and charged with possession of drugs other than marijuana and DUI of drugs. Police said Bell was stopped after he was seen driving south in the northbound lanes of Baltimore Avenue. When Bell opened his glove box to provide his license and registration to the officer, police said, the smell of marijuana emanated from the compartment.
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Bell ultimately told the officer he did not have his license, and he was asked to get out of the vehicle, police said. In the process, Bell reportedly stumbled and needed to grab the door handle to hold himself up from falling. Police said a search of the car revealed a burnt marijuana cigarette, approximately four grams of marijuana and Xanax pills. When asked how much he had consumed, police said, Bell told officers two beers on one cranberry and vodka drink.
Gun possession Deontay Jamarr Bivens, 29, of Eden was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11:11 p.m. on June 9 near 38th Street and cited for gun-related charges, possession of drugs other than marijuana, possession of a martial arts weapon and DUI, among other charges. Police said Bivens was stopped for a traffic violation and when officers approached the vehicle, he attempted to exit the driver’s seat and refused to stay in the vehicle. After smelling marijuana coming from the vehicle, police said, an officer searched the car and found bags of marijuana THS. Under questioning, police said, Bivens provided officers with a false name and when they finally determined who he was, they found he was wanted for failing to appear in court for driving without a license. Police said Bivens was also found to be under the influence of alcohol. Along with the marijuana officers found in the vehicle, police said, officers located two handgun magazines loaded with 9mm ammunition, a small bag of white powder determined to be cocaine and a 9mm handgun.
Possession of gun Cameron Zinedine Duke, 19, of Essex was arrested by Ocean City Police at 5:25 p.m. on June 10 near Fourth Street and issued citations for gun-related charges and possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Police said Duke was in a car parked on Fourth Street when officers approached the vehicle and spotted his passenger, Daryl Eric Norris, holding a baggie with marijuana. The officers searched the vehicle and found a bag at Duke’s feet that contained a loaded 9mm handgun and approximately 28 grams of marijuana, police said.
Selling magical Joshua M. Bell, 25, of Salisbury was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 9:15 p.m. on June 10 at a convenience store near North Division Street and charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Police said detectives were undercover when a vehicle pulled into the
parking lot with Bell in the passenger seat. One of the undercover detectives asked Bell if he knew where they could “find some stuff to party with,” and Bell responded by asking if he wanted to buy some psilocybin mushrooms. Bell told the detective the mushrooms went for $10 a gram, and the detective said he wanted to purchase $60 worth, police said. Then, Bell reached down and pulled out a plastic bag containing multiple mushrooms and conducted the exchange. The detective then signaled to other detectives in the area, the report read, and they placed Bell under arrest. He was taken into custody and processed.
Drug possession Jaymie Rose Kline-Cruciani, 23, of Bellport, NY was arrested by Ocean City Police at 10:06 p.m. on June 11 near Wicomico Street and charged with possession of drugs. Police said officers saw Kline-Cruciani walking on the Boardwalk with an open can of hard seltzer before putting it into her pants pocket. The officer then approached Kline-Cruciani, police said, and told her to take the open container of alcohol out of her pocket. She complied and was arrested, but a search of her backpack revealed two clear bags continuing a crystalized substance suspected to be methamphetamine, and a small clear glass vile and small clear bag containing what the officer believed to be cocaine. The substances were all submitted to the Maryland State Police drug laboratory analysis
Drug distribution Isaiah R. Elsey, 19, of Essex was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately midnight on June 12 near Second Street near Baltimore Avenue and issued citations connected to gun charges and possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Police said detectives stopped a vehicle for having a faulty brake light and that Elsey was the front seat passenger. During the stop, police said, detectives smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and had all the occupants get out so they could search the vehicle. The search discovered several burnt marijuana cigarettes as well as a 9mm handgun in the glovebox, approximately 28 grams of marijuana split into different types of packaging, which Elsey said was due to the different “flavors” of marijuana. A scale was also found in Elsey’s pocket, police said, along with clear plastic baggies used to package the marijuana.
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be confused about a love interest’s seeming lack of communication this week, Aries. What may seem like silence to you could be patience to him or her.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It may be challenging to see the progress you are making when it comes in small quantities, Taurus. Rest assured you are getting things done and moving along.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others have a lot of interest in you, and that can lift your spirits — especially if you are looking for a new job. Being in demand also can lead to new friendships.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, the praise you deserve finally arrives. After all of this waiting, the recognition can be a bit overwhelming. However, do your best to accept it with grace.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone you haven’t seen in a while reaches out to reconnect. It may come as a surprise to hear from this person, but welcome him or her with open arms.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It seems as if your financial investments and working relationships are moving along smoothly, Virgo. If you have plans to pursue new ventures, now is the time to act.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may start to feel at ease in situations that may have put you on edge in the past. This may mean that you’re learning the ropes or that you’ve gotten experience.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, with so much high energy, you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to this week. You might even polish off your entire to-do list.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Positive new influences may come in your life through a new relationship or a career change, Sagittarius. Embrace the changes and enjoy the results.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have all the support in the world but you may not be ready to embrace it. Accepting help is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it shows you are self-confident.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You can fix problems for others or yourself with ease, Aquarius. In fact, others may start coming to you for help more often. It can be emotionally fulfilling to help others.
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Pisces, with a steadier financial situation and improved self-esteem, you have less to worry about what the future will bring you.
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 50 proximately 6:10 p.m. on June 12 near Eighth Street and cited for gunand drug distribution-related charges. Police said detectives stopped a vehicle that had the sound system playing at “an extremely loud volume.” When the detectives approached the car, police said, the smell of marijuana emanated from the windows and the three subjects inside the car exited upon request. A search of the car uncovered two handguns – both under the front passenger seat where Christian John Marin was seated, – a plastic bag containing eight fentanyl capsules, another plastic bag containing 20 small plastic containers with crack cocaine, several cellphones and digital scales, and a small plastic bag containing marijuana, according to police.
Mad Dog and guns Tyjaire Jermiah K. Bennefield, 24, of Laurel, Delaware, Zaire Maurice Frisby-Felder, 22, of Bridgeville, Delaware, and Breon Dyniece Baltimore, 19, of Salisbury were arrested by Ocean City Police at 11 p.m. on June 12 near Third Street and charged with possession of a loaded handgun. Police said officers approached a group of people, some of whom were holding alcoholic beverages . FrisbyFelder reportedly gave police his li-
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WORLD WAR II cense but then backed away and handed Baltimore an object, later determined to be a handgun. Police said Frisby-Feler, and Baltimore were ordered to drop the gun – they complied and were handcuffed along with seven other individuals. When the officers went to handcuff Bennefield, he told them he carries and that he had a gun in his waistband, police said. Police removed the 9mm handgun in Bennefield’s waistband, which was loaded. They were all arrested and processed. Eric M. Veal, 19, and Avanti L. Lockhart, 19, both of Reading, Pennsylvania were arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:41 a.m. on June 13 near 11th Street and charged with criminal possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Police reportedly saw Veal and Lockhart sleeping in a car and when they approached the car, the officers asked them to get out of the vehicle. After smelling marijuana coming from the car, police said, the officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found a pint of “Wockhardt” Promethazine with Codeine Oral Solution, concentrated THC, a silver scale, a vape pen cartridge and a syringe with THC, various types of marijuana concentrated THC cartridges, mushrooms, and marijuana, according to police. Additionally, police said, officers found a backpack with 61 plastic bags used to distribute drugs.
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Blitzkrieg bop frozen over in USSR: Operation Barbarossa By Nick Wahoff Contributing Writer (June 18, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, German dictator Adolf Hitler declared, “When Barbarossa is launched, the whole world will hold its breath.” On the morning of June 22, 1941, ex-
actly one year after the French armistice, more than 150 divisions with 3.2 million men, 500,000 horses, 3,550 tanks, and 2,000 combat aircraft of the German Wehrmacht launched an attack on the USSR. Continued on Page 52
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 51 Germany’s allies — Finland, Rumania, Hungary and Slovakia — contributed troops for the invasion. Despite countless warnings of German intentions, the Red Army was caught by surprise. Stalin thought a German invasion could happen only after Britain was defeated. The attack was such a surprise to the Red Army that, in the first week of the war, the Luftwaffe destroyed 2,000 Soviet planes and roamed the skies unhindered. Using their far superior ability to maneuver, the Germans proceeded to defeat the Red Army in great battles of encirclement. These battles produced millions of prisoners for the Germans. By November 1941, 98 of the 170 original Soviet divisions were either destroyed or disbanded due to heavy losses. The German Blitzkrieg seemed unstoppable during the summer of 1941. Armeegruppe North, under Field Marshal Baron Wilhelm von Leeb, captured the Baltic States and then laid siege to Leningrad. Under Field Marshal Fedor von Bock, Armeegruppe Center encircled Smolensk, bringing in 300,000 Soviet prisoners and moved into the industrial-breadbasket of the USSR, Ukraine. Armeegruppe South, under Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt’s leadership, laid siege to Odessa, drove into the Crimea, captured Kyiv, and advanced to the Donets River. At the end of September with the flanks secure, Hitler ordered Operation Typhoon, the attack on Moscow, to begin. By October, the German advance was mired in the mud before Moscow. Nonetheless, panic struck the Soviet capital. Moscow was put under a state of siege on Oct. 19, and much of the Soviet government evacuated the city. Stalin chose to stay and coordinate the city’s defenses as Soviet resistance began to stiffen. The Germans began new thrusts in November when the mud froze, allowing the motorized columns to advance. The Red Army, under Gen. Georgi Zhukov, held back reserves while the Wehrmacht attacked until exhausted. On Dec. 6, the Red Army threw its reserves at the depleted and overextended German forces in front of the city. Although Hitler ordered his army to stand fast, the Wehrmancht was forced to retreat from the fresh Red Army reserves from the Soviet Far East. So, why did he Germans fail to conquer Moscow? What stopped the German Blitzkrieg? Mud. “On the night of October 6-7… the roads rapidly became nothing but canals of bottomless mud, along which our vehicles could only advance at a snail’s pace and with great wear on our engines.” Gen. Heinz Guderian and other German generals cite this time and time again as the reason why the Blitzkrieg was halted. Commander of Armeegruppe Cen-
ter, Field Marshal von Bock, began to take pity on himself during the attack on Moscow when he wrote about the sunny Crimea: “I envy them down there; they are making progress and are knocking the wind out of the Russians. Here we cannot do that. We are bogged downed almost hopelessly in the mud and snow.” While German historians agree that Operation Typhoon was stopped by the mud, many Soviet historians disagree. Soviet Marshal Zhukov noted that, “Soviet forces had to operate under the same conditions.” Marshal Zhukov also states, “...the roads were impassable for a relatively brief period in October of 1941.” The Germans were stopped by the, “...self-sacrifice of the working people...,” along with the Red Army, defending their capital. While Marshal Zhukov puts fourth some interesting arguments, he fails to consider the fact that the very basis of the German Blitzkrieg — mobility — was brought to a standstill by the quagmire created by water on the poor Russian roads. One must look at the accomplishments of the German offensive before the rain and mud to measure its success. In the first fortnight of the Typhoon offensive, Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center destroyed at least 700,000 of the Soviet defenders at little cost to itself and with another three weeks of dry and clear weather would have been in Moscow. No Russian could have stopped it. There is little doubt that it played an important role in stopping the German Blitzkrieg at the gates of Moscow. Soviet Strength & Resistance Speaking on the perception of the strength of the Soviet Union, Hitler assured his generals, “We have only to kick in the front door and the whole Russian edifice will come tumbling down.” Of course, Hitler’s assumption was far from correct, but he did have legitimate reason to believe in the hollowness of the Soviet state. Throughout the 1930s, Stalin purged the leadership of the Red Army. All in all, 55 percent of its officers were killed or imprisoned, including a higher percentage of the top leadership. The purges did not end until June 1941, the month of the German invasion. Hitler’s view of the ineptness of the Red Army was reinforced by the Soviet attack on Finland in the winter of 1939-1940. The Finns inflicted hundreds of thousands of casualties on the Red Army, until finally succumbing to its overwhelming numbers in March 1940. The Soviet Army appeared to be leaderless and inept in the summer of 1941. Soviet forces did not fall as easily as the British and French did in 1940. The Red Army offered stiff and suicidal resistance when all seemed lost. The Red Army left behind a rear guard to cover its retreat. Soviet soldiers fought with skill, and when overrun,
they tried to link up with partisan units to continue the battle in the enemy’s rear. The Wehrmacht soon learned to respect the Soviet soldier. The Soviets had shown far more capacity for fighting than had the forces of western and southeastern Europe in earlier Blitzkrieg campaigns. Marshal Zhukov notes the heroism and contribution to the struggle of an encircled army west of the Vyazma. “They continued to fight valiantly, attempting to break through to rejoin the main force of the Red Army and thus holding down large enemy formations that would otherwise have
pursued the drive toward Moscow.” The new Soviet T-34 medium tank was an important factor in stopping the Germans, for they had no comparable tank on the battlefield. The great Soviet fortress of Tula, south of Moscow, was defended by the T-34, causing heavy casualties for the Germans, forcing them to abandon their attack. Marshal Zhukov concludes that the Battle of Tula stopped Germany’s advance on the capital. Soviet troops, “... repulsed all attacks, causing heavy losses to the enemy.” On Nov. 29, advance German units reached Tushino, a sector of Moscow proper. The Germans encountered Continued on Page 54
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County ‘Woman of the Year’ leaves legacy JUDITH O’HARA BOGGS Ocean Pines (June 18, 2021) Judith O’Hara Boggs of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2021. Judith, or Judy as she was known, was born on Jan. 26, 1940, to James T. and Neva (Gerber) O’Hara. She was married for 60 years to her husband, William “Bill” Boggs, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her father and sister, Veronica O’Hara Robinson. She is survived by three children, four grandchildren; son-in-law, Jeffery Gary; daughter-in-law, Donna Marinelli; and a host of extended
family and friends. Dedicating decades of her life to public service, Judy was elected to represent the newly established Ocean Pines District in 2002 and served a member of the Board of County Commissioners from Judith Boggs December 2002 to December 2014. Throughout her long public service career, Judy was a member of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of Counties, past president, Board of Directors of the Ocean Pines Association, and established
and served as first president of the Worcester County Commission for Women in 2005. Judy was named Worcester County Commission for Women’s “Woman of the Year” in 2020 and in 2005, the Maryland Daily Record named Judy one of the 100 most powerful and influential women in the state. She also served on the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, Worcester County Board of Health, Worcester County Health Planning Advisory Council, Worcester County Social Services Board, legislative committee for the Maryland Association of
Counties, board of the Worcester County Developmental Center, and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City. Prior to moving to Ocean Pines full-time in 1992, Judy retired from her position as healthcare administrator for Church Home and Hospital Health Centers in Baltimore. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the early fall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Community Church of Ocean Pines. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Brian Crotsley, as well as daughterin-law, Wendy Lyn Crotsley. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 20, 2021 from 12-1 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. 200 S. Harrison St. Easton, Maryland 21601. Burial will follow at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Waterfowl Festival, 40 S. Harrison Street, Easton, Maryland 21601. For online condolences, please
visit: www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
He graduated from Blair High School in 1947. He went on to the University of Maryland, College Park where he met his wife, Mary Louise Donald Kay Wand McElfresh. Both graduated and they were married in 1952. They lived several years in Salisbury, Maryland, and most of their years in Silver Spring, Maryland, Continued on Page 54
OBITUARIES RICHARD R. CROTSLEY Easton Richard R. Crotsley, formerly of Easton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was 88. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond Crotsley and Rose Crotsley. Richard graduated from Paterson Park Richard Crotsley High School, class of 1952, and began working for Waverly Press in Baltimore, Maryland. On July 20, 1952, he married Vera Taylor, of Baltimore, Maryland. In 1961, they moved to Easton, Maryland. Richard continued to work for the same company for over 45 years and retired in 1996. In 2004, he and his wife moved to Ocean Pines, Maryland. While living in Ocean Pines, Richard enjoyed his retirement spending time with family at the beach, working on the Boardwalk trolly and eating crabs. He was a member of the Lafette Lodge AF&AM in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1972, Richard was both an officer and volunteer for the Easton Waterfowl Festival (until he moved to Ocean Pines) Richard was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Elks Lodge, the Lions Club in Easton, Maryland, and the American Legion in Ocean City, Maryland. He is survived by children, Mark Crotsley (Kandy) of Tuscola, Texas, and Valerie Haddaway (Tom Marx) of Easton, Maryland; three grandchildren, Megan Schulte (Dave), Mark Crotsley Jr. (Brittany) and Eric Crotsley (Christi); four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Krebs (Charles) and Ruth Diblasi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Vera Crotsley, and their son,
DONALD KAY WAND Berlin Donald Kay Wand, 91, of Berlin, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday June 9, 2021, from complications related to congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 22, 1929, in Quincy, Illinois, and moved to the Washington D.C. area and later to Silver Spring, Maryland.
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 52 civilians fighting alongside soldiers in house-to-house fighting. Tushino was not an isolated incident. On Dec. 4, the Germans entered Kuntsevo, a southeastern suburb of Moscow. Again the Germans were met by soldiers and civilians (including women and children), fighting a guerrilla-type war. One can only contemplate the resistance the Germans would encounter if they had to battle street by street, as in Stalingrad, to capture the capital. Responding to Gen. Guderian’s estimate of Soviet tank strength, Hitler said, “If I had known that the figures … you gave in your book were in fact the true ones, I would not, I believe, ever have started this war.” Guderian used a conservative estimate of 10,000 Soviet tanks in his book “Achtung! Panzer!” German intelligence estimated there were 141 Soviet divisions in European Russia in July 1940. By June 1941, their estimate jumped to 216.5 divisions. German Army Commander-inChief, Franz Halder, stated, “... at the
beginning of the war we reckoned with about 200 (Soviet) divisions. We have already counted 360!” The Germans re-estimated Soviet tank strength at 15,000, but it was probably closer to 25,000. Also, the thickness of the Soviet armor surprised the Germans. Russia’s Sheer Vastness Looking at the sheer size and unknown military strength of Russia, Field Marshal von Bock believed even before the invasion that the Wehrmacht might encounter serious difficulties. Compared to France, the distances in the USSR were five times as great. There were 10 German aircraft for each kilometer of front in France compared to only one in Russia. In addition, the front was funnel shaped, initially being 1,300 miles wide rapidly increasing to 2,500 miles. The dispersion of troops hurt the momentum of the advance. “Furthermore, the need for the deep penetrating thrusts that characterized the Blitzkrieg operations added the problem of dispersion in depth to that of extension in width.”
By December 1941, according to Marshal Zhukov, the Germans in front of Moscow were exhausted and overextended. Drawing on fresh reserves from the interior, the Red Army had 4,196,000 soldiers ready to meet the exhausted and dispersed Germans. In addition, the Germans were poorly supplied and equipped. It was extremely difficult for German logistics to supply the Wehrmacht at the front over poor and sparse Russian roads, and railways that were not of European gauge. The long supply lines of the Wehrmacht became susceptible to partisan attack. Ammunition and winter clothing shortages continued to plague the German Army. Gen. Guderian stated that, “... the difficulties of supplying us by railroad are constantly increasing — that is the main cause of our shortages, since without fuel, the trucks can’t move. If it had not been for this we should by now be much closer to our objectives.” The End of the Blitzkrieg While many factors contributed to stopping the Germans before Moscow,
they all centered on the underestimation of the Soviet situation. Hitler and his generals underestimated Soviet strength and resistance, the vastness of the country and the weather’s effect on mobility. Field Marshal von Bock well understood what stopped the Blitzkrieg. He cited the muddy autumn season, the USSR’s vastness and its effect on supply, and underestimating, “...the strength of the enemy, his ability to recuperate after suffering losses that would have toppled almost any other nation, and his great reserves in manpower and material.” Misled by grossly inaccurate intelligence on the Soviet military situation, Hitler and his generals did not know what they were actually facing. Thus, Germany’s underestimation of a variety of factors brought Operation Barbarossa to a halt. Nearly four years later as a result of Germany’s great miscalculation, the “Hammer and Sickle” was raised over the ruins of the German Reichstag marking the end to Hitler’s “1000 Year” Reich. Next week: Minsk Falls
ing for the care given to their father for the past two years. A memorial service was held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland, on June 11, 2021 at 10 a.m. for both Donald and his beloved wife, Mary McElfresh Wand, deceased Dec. 3, 2020. 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.
peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 7, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Margo was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Wheaton, Maryland. She attended Immaculate Conception Academy and graduated from Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. Margo worked at both Eastern Airlines and Syscon Corporation before her marriage to Nils Ericson. After, Margo balanced her time as a homemaker and mother to her son, Jason, with her career as an independent financial manager. Margo was an avid hockey fan who loved the Washington Capitals, but she was an even bigger fan of watching
her son, Jason, play hockey. An avid reader, Margo was always building her home library and loved sharing books with friends. In 2007, Margo and Nils left Reston, Virginia, to split their time between their summer home in Ocean City, Maryland, and their winter home in Scottsdale, Arizona. In recent years, Margo’s greatest joy was being an active and involved grandmother; she loved nothing more than hosting her grandchildren at “Grandma’s house.” Very social, Margo loved her summer cocktail hours by the pool in Ocean City, hosting her annual New Year’s Day brunch at her home in Scottsdale, golfing with her girlfriends, and spending time with her family and friends over long dinners, where the conversation always flowed. Margo is survived by her husband, Nils Ericson; their son, Jason Ericson; her daughter-in-law, Elissa Ericson; and her grandchildren, Nina and Jonas Ericson. Additionally, she is survived by her father, Carl Edward Werner, of Florida, but she was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Werner. Margo leaves behind siblings, Sandi Stratford (Barry), Cathy Homenda (Steve), Ann Evans, Carol Hoover (Skip), Carl Werner II, David Werner, and Karen Werner. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Wounded Warrior Project, Margo’s favorite charity.
OBITUARIES Continued from Page 53 where they raised their four children. He served honorably in the US Army and worked for Victor Lynn Lines in Salisbury, Maryland, and Middle Atlantic Conference in Washington D.C, and later in Greenbelt, Maryland, until he retired to live on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland. He is survived by his children, David Michael Wand, Kenneth Gordon Wand, and his twins, Karen Louise Wand Carpenter and James Paul Wand. Don was a great influence on the family and an accomplished life master bridge player/teacher for decades. The family would like to thank the staff at the Woodlands Assisted Liv-
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First white marlin of fishing season caught, released
Janney, Mielnik to represent Decatur at state meet Sat.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) Brad Young has been coming to Ocean City and making memories with his friends for many years. Now, he can add not only catching and releasing his first white marlin, but his billfish was also the first landed off the coast of the resort this season. “I’ve been going to Ocean City my entire life. Ocean City has made a lot of great memories for me and now this is just another one,” Young said. “It was a great trip with longtime friends.” Young was one of the anglers on Capt. Corbin Ensor’s 35-foot Carolina Classic, the TUNAFOWL, on Sunday June 13. The two grew up next-door neighbors in Jarrettsville, Maryland, and fish together a coupe times a year. Also on the boat, which is docked at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, was Dominic Maranto, Nick Prince and Luke Schmitt. The group left around 4 a.m. and headed offshore to the Washington Canyon to go tuna fishing. When they arrived, lines went into the water and after about a half hour’s worth of trolling for tuna, they had a bite around 8:20 a.m. Only, it wasn’t a tuna. “It took the bait and ran. We didn’t see what it was,” Ensor said. “We weren’t sure what it was. It was taking a lot of line so we thought it could be a big tuna. But it wasn’t acting like a tuna.” Young grabbed the rod and started to reel the fish in. It wasn’t until the fish got to the boat that he saw it wasn’t a tuna, but a white marlin. “I started fighting it and kept on it pretty good,” Young said. “When I first saw it, I said, it’s got a bill!’” “It didn’t jump. It just took line and stayed under water,” Ensor said. They boated the fish at 8:57 a.m. took a few seconds of video and released it. “It felt pretty good. It’s just the kind of thing that happens,” Young, 32, from White Hall, Maryland, said. “Something good always happens when we’re all together. The captain is one of my best friends.” Every season, the first white marlin caught and released off the coast of Ocean City is recognized and celebrated by the town; Fishermen United of Ocean City, which is made
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) Two athletes will represent Stephen Decatur in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association state championship outdoor track meet this Saturday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. Senior Jessica Janney will compete in the high jump and junior Owen Mielnik in the pole vault. In past years, the top four athletes from each regional event advanced to the state competition. This year, it was just two. There was also a sectional meet this year, where the top four finishers in each event advanced to the regional meet. The 3A South Section II championship meet took place last Thursday in Salisbury. “The conditions were challenging. We had a two-hour lightning delay to start the meet and it was raining intermittently throughout the meet. I was happy that we got it completed,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “Honestly, with the conditions, the mentality was more survive and advance [to regionals] rather than trying to get a PR, although some kids did PR.” There were only three girls who participated in the high jump at sectionals, so they would automatically advance to regionals. Because of the wet, rainy conditions, they all jumped just to record a height. Janney jumped 4 feet 6 inches in the sectional meet. During Tuesday’s 3A South Region championship at St. See DECATUR Page 56
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The TUNAFOWL crew caught and released the first white marlin of the Ocean City fishing season on Sunday, June 13.
up of the Bank of Ocean City, Bahia Marina, Hooked on OC, Sunset Marina, Ocean City Fishing Center, Atlantic Tackle and Coastal Fisherman; and the Ocean City Marlin Club. “It slipped my mind one hadn’t been caught yet. Then, it dawned on me it might possibly be the first,” Ensor said. Ensor was having issues with his radio, but he was able to contact his cousin, Austin, on another boat so he
could send out that a marlin had been caught and released. “We were all excited and optimistic it could be the first one. Austin was pretty positive,” he said. While they didn’t measure the fish, Ensor said it was large. “He was pretty hefty. By all accounts, it was pushing 100 pounds,” the 31-year-old from Street, Maryland, said. “It was one of those you would have liked to catch during the
White Marlin Open. I always have the luck catching a white trying for tuna.” The group continued to fish until about 1 p.m. Their only other catch was a yellowfin tuna that weighed about 40 pounds. The crew returned to Sunset Marina around 4 p.m. and they then realized it was the first white of the season. “It was a fun day on the water. Being able to catch that is just an added bonus,” Ensor said. The group will receive a total of $12,000. One check for $5,000 will come from the Town of Ocean City and a check for $7,000 will be presented by the Fishermen United of Ocean City.
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Decatur athletes excited to compete in championship Continued from Page 55 Charles High School in Waldorf, she recorded a height of 5 feet and came in second place. Janney was pleased with her performance at regionals, and has typically been jumping around 5 feet to 5 feet 2 inches. “I almost got 5-2, Jody Stiigler but I got too excited and I moved at the last minute and knocked the bar off. I knew I had it, but then I moved,” she said. “I’m very excited. I’m happy to get back to states again.” Her sophomore year, Janney tied for eighth place in the high jump at states. There was no high school spring sports season last year because of covid so she didn’t get to compete again. “I was really hoping to make it back to states this year,” she said. Janney wanted one more chance to break the high jump school record, which is 5 feet 2 inches. She holds the current record with Billie Jo Burbage (1994) and Brittany Harris (2005). She accomplished that height during regionals her sophomore year. Janney is shooting for 5 feet 4 inches at states. “To get 5-4, everything needs to fall into place. My form needs to be perfect and I need to get enough
speed to get over the height I want,” she said. “I’m more determined. I’m trying to stay concentrated.” “If she jumps her best, she will have a chance to do really well,” Stigler said. “Hopefully she can put everything together.” It was very difficult to pole vault during the wet and rainy conditions last Thursday at sectionals. Mielnik and two others vaulted 7 feet to advance to regionals. Since the schools in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference don’t offer pole vaulting, a state qualifier was held after the sectional competition was completed. Mielnik came in first place with a vault of 9 feet. He hadn’t missed, and could have vaulted higher, but since the conditions were so bad and he had already qualified for states, he stopped at 9 feet. “He did what he had to do to be able to compete at states,” Stigler said. “He won and advanced … He needs to put everything together and have his best day to be successful at states.” Mielnik moved last summer to the area from Philadelphia, and this is his first year attending Decatur. Twice a week he travels about 2.5 hours to the Philadelphia Jump Club for pole vault training. He had been jumping around 14 feet, 14 feet 6 inches until he suffered a hand injury (double Bennett’s frac-
Fisher wins 2A East Region tennis championship title By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) It only took Stephen Decatur junior Noah Fisher about 35 minutes to win the 2A East Region championship title, last Saturday at Harford Community College in Bel Air. Fisher headed across the bridge the
night before, instead of having to get up very early to make the 2.5- to three-hour drive before he had to compete. Fisher said he got a good night’s sleep, and when he woke up he was ready to play. “I was very excited and pumped to play. I stuck with my plan and didn’t See FISHER Page 57
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ture) during a showcase meet in Virginia in February, when the pole he was using split. He was able to start the season with Decatur, but his hand and wrist have been bothering him a bit throughout. His best height this season is 12 feet 6 inches. His goal is to vault 14
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feet, 14 feet 6 inches at states. “I’m excited for states. I hope to do well,” he said. “I feel pretty confident. I think I have a shot at winning.”
Stephen Decatur junior Noah Fisher won the 2A East Region championship title, last Saturday at Harford Community College in Bel Air. He is pictured with Coach Steve Berquist. PHOTO COURTESY STEVE BERQUIST
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Fisher advances to state semis Continued from Page 56 need to change anything. It worked as I thought it would,” said Fisher, who defeated his opponent, 6-0, 6-0. “I focused on what I needed to do and I played my game.” Fisher thought he served well, he kept the ball in play and was consistent. “Our section [2A East Section II] was really strong and I think that prepared Noah really well for the region[al competition],” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “He was just all business. He went out and was all business … Noah is a gracious winner and a good sportsman.” There are now four players remaining in the 2A state tournament. Fisher, the east champion, is slated to battle the west winner, Jae Yi of Poolesville, today, Friday, at the Wilde Lake Tennis Center in Columbia. “He’s a baseline, groundstroke player pretty much. He plays a pretty consistent game of tennis,” Berquist said of Fisher. “It will be interesting to see [what type of player] he matches up with. Everybody at this point is really good.” South and north champions, David Yum (Westlake) and William Pallan (Hereford) will go head-to-head in the other state semifinals. The winner of each match will battle the following day for the state championship. “I’m excited for the state semis. It’s been a goal of mine since I entered high
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SD softball squad ‘like a family’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) Aware of the talent level of the Chesapeake softball team, Stephen Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz knew the Seahawks would have to play their best to be successful last Saturday in Pasadena. Unfortunately, the Cougars proved to be a bit too strong, and won the 3A South Region II championship, 5-1. In the third inning, Decatur junior Abby Wesche’s marathon at-bat ended with a shot that hit off the right field fence. She got an in-the-park home, scoring off a throwing error. Chesapeake scored four in the bottom of the inning. “After that, both teams struggled to do anything,” Kurtz said. “Their pitcher school,” Fisher said. This week, Fisher said he was going to work on his game and tweak what he needed to in order to be ready for Friday’s match. Berquist said for Fisher to be successful, he needs to stay positive and hungry. “I’ve coached a long time and I don’t get excited that often, but I told Noah and his dad, it’s exciting for me to be a part of it,” Berquist said. Chris Zielinski was the last male singles player to win a state title for Decatur. He captured the championship in 1998.
was really good. We has a runner on third almost every inning, but we couldn’t get that last hit.” Wesche had the only hit for Decatur. Junior pitcher Skylar Griffin recorded six strikeouts, allowed five hits and walked two.” “I couldn’t be more proud of the way the Scott Kurtz girls competed and battled,” Kurtz said. The Seahawks advanced to the Region II championship with a 7-1 win over James M. Bennett last Thursday in Berlin. Bennett scored one run in the first. Decatur tallied all seven of its runs in the fourth inning. Senior captain Brooklyn Pugner had one hit and two RBIs. Junior Alexa Eisemann had two hits and an RBI. Sophomore Sarah Smith recorded one hit and an RBI. Griffin pitched a complete game. She struck out nine, walked two and allowed four hits. “We came out a little tight and rushed. I think the girls were affected by the potential weather, delays and they were not playing at their best early in the game,” Kurtz said. “Once they settled in and got more comfortable things improved. JMB’s pitcher Seidel, was really throwing well early and in the fourth inning we were able to generate base runners
through hits, walks, and a couple really nice bunts. That in addition to aggressive base running led to the big fourth inning. Skylar pitched stronger and stronger as the game moved forward.” Decatur finished the season with a 10-2 record. “The whole group was so together. They became almost like a family on the field,” Kurtz said. “The way they talked and engaged with each other made me happy. They made memories this year.” Kurtz also praised his Assistant Coach Beth Laque, who worked with the pitchers and catcher. She called all the pitches and was a big factor why the team was successful this year, Kurtz said. Two seniors – Katie Wrench (second base) and Pugner (first base) – five juniors, one sophomore and a freshman started this season. Seven of the nine starters should be returning along with players who missed this season because of injury. Returners include Griffin, who struck out one of every three batters she faced, and Eisemann, who led the team with five home runs and ended with a .667 batting average. “You can’t really replace what Brooklyn and Katie meant to the team from a leadership standpoint,” Kurtz said. “We should have a really talented group coming back. I feel like we’ll have one of the top teams.” The goal he said is to keep his players engaged and physically ready for next season.
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SD boys’ lacrosse team has never-quit attitude all year By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) The Parkside Rams ended the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team’s season in the 2A East Region II finals, winning 11-8, last Friday in Salisbury. “We played well, but we just didn’t have every facet we needed to win. We made a lot of little mistakes and they add up, and execution and just playing smart,” said Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman. “It was one of “Hoffy” Hoffman those frustrating games. We knew we were prepared.” The score was tied, 5-5, at halftime, but the Rams outscored the Seahawks, 6-3, in the second half. Junior Jeff Eichelberger scored four goals and has an assist for Decatur. Junior Lance Adams tallied two goals and had an assist. Senior Tiernan Weinstein (two assists) and senior captain Aidan Morrison netted one goal apiece. Decatur junior goalie Collin Fohner made 11 saves.
Decatur finished the season with a 5-3 record. Three of those wins were in double overtime. “The season went great. A lot better than we anticipated,” Hoffman said. “We won three games in double overtime. The kids don’t give up. They never quit.” Hoffman said all of the running and conditioning during practices paid off, especially when the team had to play overtime. They were in shape and prepared to keep going on the field. The team is losing nine seniors to graduation. Many of them have been starters for several years. “We’re going to miss our seniors. We’re losing a lot of key players, but we’ve got guys who are ready to step up [next year]. I’m not worried about it.” Despite graduating a number of strong players, Hoffman said he is excited about the possibilities for next year, with underclassmen returning, younger players coming up through the program as well as the addition of incoming freshmen. “We also have a great coaching staff, and it’s growing,” he said. “Each year it’s getting better and better.”
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Stephen Decatur senior Evan Truitt throws a pitch during the 3A South Region II championship game last Saturday in Berlin. Decatur won 2-1.
Decatur baseball squad 3A South Region II champions By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) It was a battle of region champs, when the Stephen Decatur baseball team hosted the Atholton Raiders on Monday in Berlin. Atholton, the 3A East Region II champions, edged out Decatur, the
3A South Region II winners, 3-2. “Overall it was a good ballgame. Lots of energy. We played well – pitching, defense was good – we just really struggled at the plate,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro. “We had chances. We just couldn’t cash in with runners on base.” See YOUNG Page 59
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SD Lady Seahawks adapted well to many changes this yr. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team fought hard, but fell short in the 2A East Region II finals to the Easton Warriors, 8-4, last Friday in Berlin. “We had moments of greatness, but overall we did not play our best game on Friday and Easton was the better team. Easton carried out their game plan perfectly and we couldn’t rebound back fast enough,” said Decatur Lindsay Owens Coach Lindsay Owens. “The effort and heart was there on our part, but in the end we couldn’t put enough goals in the net. I was happy that we held them to eight as that is no easy feat against a great team like Easton.” Decatur senior captain Brittyn Leonard had two goals and an assist. Sophomore Audrey Mumford and junior captain Darby Moore has one goal each.
Junior goalie Jessica Beck made four saves. Senior captain Tori Mueller had two caused turnovers, won two draws and picked up three ground balls. Sophomore Mia Kemp scooped up three ground balls and had one caused turnover. Decatur finished the season with a 7-1 record. “I was extremely happy with how the season went. The girls adapted well to many new changes including new playing styles, a new coaching staff, and ever-changing covid protocols,” Owens said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better first year [as head coach], with an amazing group of ladies and school/community support. “We will be losing four amazing starting seniors and we will have very big shoes to fill, but our girls are ready for the challenge,” she continued. “We have a great core group of players returning next year, especially with the new senior class and we’ll pick up right where we left off.”
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Audrey Mumford controls the ball during last Friday’s 2A East Region II finals against the Easton Warriors in Berlin. She scored one goal in the 8-4 loss.
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Young SD baseball players gain varsity experience in ’21 Continued from Page 58 Decatur scored one run in the fourth inning. Atholton knocked in three runs in the fifth inning. Decatur tallied its second run in the bottom of the fifth. Sophomore Ryan McLaughlin and senior Evan Truitt had Decatur’s only two hits. Junior Logan Tapman threw five innings. He struck out eight, walked three and gave up three hits. Sophomore Luke Mergott struck out one and walked two Rich Ferro in two innings. Two days earlier, Decatur pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Easton Warriors on Saturday in Berlin to win the 3A South Region II title – the Seahawks’ first since 2015. “Evan Truitt and [junior] Ashten Snelsire, they lead the way. We have a bunch of young guys that are talented, tough and they want to compete and that’s the greatest thing,” Ferro said. “We have a bunch of kids that aren’t afraid to compete against other people and that’s a benefit.” Decatur scored one run in the second inning. Easton tied it up in the top of the third. The Seahawks pulled ahead, 2-1, in the bottom of the fourth.
McLaughlin, Tapman, junior Shawn Rosemond, sophomore Owen Knerr and freshman AJ Kolb (one RBI) each had a hit. Truitt struck out 10, walked four and gave up one hit in seven innings. “I didn’t have my best stuff today. I was missing spots, I couldn’t really throw my breaking stuff, but in the end I just dug deep and got it,” Truitt said. “Defense was really good [and] our bats when they needed to step up they got the job done.” Decatur finished the season with an 11-2 record. The coaching staff relied heavily on younger players “earlier than we normally do,” Ferro said. Most of the starting lineup consisted of underclassmen. “We were quite successful,” Ferro said. “We were a young team overall. We just need to make sure we work on when we’re at the plate to do a better job of putting the ball in play. It seemed like we just couldn’t put it together consistently at the plate.” The team graduated five, but many of the young players gained varsity experience this year. “The team was led by Evan on the mound and the guys behind him were young,” Ferro said. “I’ve never had such a young infield in my life. It’s great for them to get their feet wet and see what the varsity environment is like, and they made it to the Elite 8 of states.”
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Mako Mania awards additional prize money By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) Mako Mania organizers announced earlier this week an adjustment to prize money awarded in the release division of the tournament, which took place June 4-6. Release division: First place: (*New) Take Em’ with three makos released. Prize money only - $1,500. Bahia Marina Tournaments issued additional money for the correction.
Second place: Side Piece, two mako releases, keeps the $2,200 previously awarded. Third place: Keep Er Wet, one mako release at 11:33 a.m. (Keeps the $5,967). Fourth place: Mako Me Crazy, one mako release at 2:26 p.m. (Keeps the $3,609). W.W. Harman Award - Take Em’ with a total of three makos released. The crew was presented $1,000 for most makos released.
There were no other changes in the tournament standings and payout. One hundred thirty-seven anglers fished on 30 boats during the 24th annual event. 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 306.3pound thresher while fishing on Jacked Up. The team was awarded $7,308. 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. More than $85,000 was awarded to tournament winners.
First Tuna and Tiaras tourney Ocean City Blast at the Beach supporting WSW underway By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 18, 2021) The inaugural Tuna and Tiaras tournament is underway, with fishing today and Saturday. 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,” Tournament Director Pam Taylor said last week. “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.” Final registration was Thursday. Weigh-ins, which are open to the public, will be held at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City, from 3:30-9 p.m. today and Saturday. There will also be vendors set up during weigh-ins. Eligible species are big eye, yel-
lowfin, bluefin and longfin tuna. In addition, each boat can weigh a stringer of up to five tuna each day. There are also categories for wahoo and dolphin. This is the second event hosted by Atlantic Tournaments LLC. 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 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.
(June 18, 2021) USSSA East will host “Ocean City Blast at the Beach” this weekend, with games in the resort and the surrounding area. Now in its 23rd year, “Blast at the Beach” is an annual three-day youth softball tournament that brings in many of the top fastpitch teams in the Mid-Atlantic region to the Eastern Shore. This year, the event will take place from June 18-20, with 105 participating teams from states including
Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware and Maryland. Games will be played at parks spread all across the region, including facilities in Ocean City, Wicomico County, Worcester County and lower Delaware, with champions crowned at Northside Park and the Pyle Center on Sunday. USSSA East will also host a threeweek-long national championship in July in the area.
Youth Fishing Derby set for Sat. (June 18, 2021) Assateague State Park will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free for all; participants must be children 16 and under. Participants will get the chance to learn fishing techniques and try their hand at surf fishing under the guidance and instruction of Assateague State Park employees. Fishing equipment will be pro-
vided, but is limited so participants should bring their own equipment if possible. Prizes will be awarded and covid-19 safety precautions will be followed. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Nature Nook, next to the Day Use parking lot. For more information, contact Emily Jackson at emilyb.jackson@maryland.gov or 410-641-2120.
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Surfing life, Western ways not so different By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (June 18, 2021) We’ve been watching a lot of old “Gunsmoke” episodes lately. It was a popular Western series that ran from roughly 1955-1975 on network television and is available now through the various streaming services on the internet and regular cable television. I happen to enjoy a good Western for its simplicity and insight into how life was lived “back in the day.” So what in the world does this have to do with surfing? Glad that you asked, because even though it’s a bit of trivial surfing history it does go to show what can happen when one has a support system in pursuit of any endeavor or activity. James Arness was/is the star of “Gunsmoke” and played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in the town of Dodge City, Kansas territory, post Civil War era. In real life, Arness was a surfer and had a son named Rolf, who actually spelled his last name as Aurness, to distinguish from his father. Rolf was a surfer and quite a good
one. In fact, he was so good that he rose high enough in Western Surfing Association competitive rankings to be invited to the World Contest in Australia in 1970. Rolf won the entire event that year, so from a competitive standpoint he was, one could say, the best in the world for two years. At the time, the World Contest was held every two years, but this was a big deal. Don’t forget that this was international competition; the best surfers competing from all over the world. Those of you who follow this column might remember the one from a few months ago, April 30, 2021 to be exact. It regarded shaper Mike Eaton, friend, mentor, and supplier of fine surfboards to me and shaper to the Arness boys, father and son. A nice benefit of being a renown actor was probably that of being on the best side of making money. This would lead to Arness owning a small airplane facilitating forays to grand surf spots and epic sessions with his son. This had to be helpful by any measure. Arness had to have gone to great lengths in helping Rolf become the world class surfer that he came to be. Small airplane trips to Baja Mexico, time spent in the Hawaiian Islands, all
with access to some of the finest surf in the world. Sure, this column has to be regarded as a dose of trivia, but “Gunsmoke,” as popular as it came to be has some obvious significance, both culturally and surf wise.
Who would have thought? “Gunsmoke,” Arness, James and Rolf, Mike Eaton, all contributing to surfing interest in one way or another. Why would it be any other way? – Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop
Pines invites golfers to social (June 17, 2021) Local golfers are invited to take part in a special “Sunday Golf Social” hosted by the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council on Sunday, June 20 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Ocean Pines Golf Club members will host the event, with all proceeds benefiting the Golf Members’ Council Scholarship Fund and the Junior Golf Fund. “This is our way of inviting prospective members and guests to join us and learn about our programs,” organizer Walt Lischak said. “All members of the Ocean Pines community are welcome to play.” The Sunday social will use a “best ball scramble” format with a shotgun start scheduled at 4:15 p.m. The event will also include prizes for the team with the best overall score, and clos-
est-to-the-pin prizes for ladies and men. “This is a four-person team event, so you may sign up as a foursome, a twosome or a single and we will do our best to match you up with partners,” Lischak said. “Each team must include at least one male and one female golfer.” The cost is $22.50 per person and the fee includes a light-fare boxed dinner of chicken, tuna, or chicken salad wraps with chips and sodas or iced tea. A cash bar will also be available. Cart and greens fees are the responsibility of each participant. The fee for nongolfers is $17.50. For more information or to sign up, contact Lischak at wblischak@yahoo.com, or call the pro shop at 410-641-6057.
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Calendar Fri., June 18
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
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 19 VIRTUAL WALK WITH A DOC
Join virtual Walk with a Doc on the Atlantic General Hospital Facebook page, 9 a.m. Participants can then walk wherever they like and share a selfie on social media with the hashtag #walkedwithagh.
TEACH A KID TO FISH DAY
South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, 9-11 a.m. Kids of all ages are invited to learn fishing skills and techniques with the members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. Bring insect repellent and a water bottle. Bring own rod. Bait provided.
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 20 SUNDAY GOLF SOCIAL
Ocean Pines Golf Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive. The Sunday social will use a “best ball scramble” format with a shotgun start scheduled at 4:15 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. All members of the Ocean Pines community are welcome to play. Cost is $22.50 per person and includes a light-fare boxed dinner. There will be a cash bar. Cart and greens fees are the responsibility of each player. The fee for nongolfers is $17.50. Proceeds benefit the Golf Members’ Council Scholarship Fund and the Junior Golf Fund. wblischak@yahoo.com, 410-641-6057
14TH ANNUAL OC AIR SHOW
JUNETEENTH SNOW HILL FREEDOM WALK
Byrd Park, 400 Dighton Ave., Snow Hill, 9 a.m.-noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Walk sponsored with partners Snow Hill United, Worcester County NAACP and African American Heritage Society of Snow Hill & Surrounding Areas. 443-944-6701
YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Assateague State Park Day Use Beach, 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free and open to children 16 years and younger. Try your hand at surf fishing. Fishing equipment provided but limited. Prizes awarded. Registration begins at 9:30 at the Nature Nook.
NAACP TO HONOR JUDY JOHNSON
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 11 a.m.-noon. Worcester County NAACP will commemorate Negro League Baseball Player, Hall of Famer Judy Johnson in front of the Judy Johnson Memorial. James Knott and Rayner Banks will also be present. 443-9446701
17th Street and beach, Ocean City, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Enjoy an encore broadcast of Saturday’s performances with the ability to fast forward to your favorites with AirDotShow Livestream.
14TH ANNUAL OC AIR SHOW
17th Street and beach, Ocean City, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Enjoy an encore broadcast of Saturday’s performances with the ability to fast forward to your favorites
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 for in-person: Rose Campion, 443-880-8884. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8:3011:59 p.m. Featuring “A Dog’s Way Home.” Weather pending. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Tues., June 22 JOB FAIR FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE POSITIONS
Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Offers will be made to qualified candidates for medical receptionist and medical office assistant positions on the spot. Free gift card to first 30 participants. 410-6419612, www.agh.care/careers
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
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.
2021 ‘TAILS AND TALES’ SUMMER READING WALK UP REGISTRATION
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5-6:30 p.m.. Register today and get a Summer Reading Swag Bag (free book, T-shirt and more). Register for a library card too.
OC DRONE SHOW
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 9-9:30 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s new drone show. https://www.ococean.com/events/ocdrone-shows2021.
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/far mersmarket/
TOSS FOR TOTS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Oaked 110 Whiskey & Wine Bar, 300 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 11 a.m. Check in will begin at 10:30 a.m. This inaugural event will include prizes, a 50/50 raffle, food and fun. Register: www.playmarylandscoast.org. Cost is $60 per team. Players must be 18 or older.
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5-6:30 p.m. Register today and get a Summer Reading Swag Bag (free book, T-shirt and more). Register for a library card too.
Mon., June 21 INTERACTIVE STORY TIME ‘CELEBRATE DAD’S DAY’
Held via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Listen to fun stories about dads. Also, preview this week’s craft kit and upcoming programs and events. For ages 2-5 years. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
2021 ‘TAILS AND TALES’ SUMMER READING WALK UP REGISTRATION
Worcester and Sussex counties, are welcome. 410-430-7181, websergeant@firststatemarines.org
2021 ‘TAILS AND TALES’ SUMMER READING WALK UP REGISTRATION
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5-6:30 p.m. Register today and get a Summer Reading Swag Bag (free book, T-shirt and more). Register for a library card too.
TEEN CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH HONOR MCELROY
Meeting via Zoom, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Bring your poetry, song lyrics, drawings women with words, stories or anything that defies categories. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under event.
FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. Providing participants hope for the future and the skills to help find their way. Reservations required: Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.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 Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.” Weather pending, Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
FAMILY BEACH GAMES
27th Street Beach, 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.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE
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
Wed., June 23 FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING
American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, noon. Any Marines and Navy Corpsman who have served in our Corps, living in
Thurs., June 24 2021 ‘TAILS AND TALES’ SUMMER READING WALK UP REGISTRATION
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5-6:30 p.m. Register today and get a Summer Reading Swag Bag (free book, T-shirt and more). Register for a library card too.
ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS
Meeting via Zoom, 4-5 p.m. These classes uplift and improve mood. This is a webinar style program, meaning you can practice without being seen. Register: worcesterlibrary.org under events.
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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