Pedestrian urges driver vigilance

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Tucker hopes that by sharing his story, it will remind people to slow down and pay more attention to bikers and those walking on the street, especially at night.

“Check to make sure your headlights are on, and stay three feet away from pedestrians,” Tucker reminded drivers.

“She scared me to death, and I scared her to death,” he said.

“Everything is OK now, and that is the important thing.”

He believes Ocean Pines might want to consider street lights or walking paths to make it more safe for everyone.

“I worry about the kids. I have lived here for 10-12 years. Other people are not as fortunate as I am.”

According to the Ocean Pines Police Department, there has been one fatal collision involving a pedestrian on Ocean Parkway this year.

Pamela Shellenberger, 64 of Berlin was walking across Ocean Parkway at 9:23 a.m. on May 1 when she was struck by a car. Shellenberger was reportedly airlifted by Maryland State Police to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, where she succumbed to her injuries.

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Honorary Membership

State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, second from left, was recently awarded an honorary membership in the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League for her support of the military and military veterans. She received her membership at the detachment’s June meeting held at Ocean City American Legion Post 166. Pictured with Carozza are, from left, Judge Advocate Don Coffin, Immediate Past Commandant Bob Broderick, Commandant Al Soto, and Junior Vice Commandant Milt Warren.

Furniture Money

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Members of the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League pose recently with a check presented to the Ocean City American Legion Post 166 to the organization buy furniture for a new roof-top patio ba under construction. Pictured, from left, are FSD Commandant Al Soto, Post Commander Tom Wengert, and former FSD Commandant Bob Broderick. The Legion continued giving efforts in June, donating $23,000 to 15 local charitable causes.

Debt Relief

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Kiwanis Speaker

Christy Gordon, the executive director of the Delmarva Discovery Museum, poses with Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing after speaking to the club and guests at a recent meeting. The museum was conceived as a place where visitors could explore the rich history of the Delmarva Peninsula. It offers a variety of exhibits. public events and educational programs. Children visit on field trips and attend summer camp, which will be offered the second week of July. The museum will also host a golf tournament fundraiser Sept. 9 at the Ocean Resorts Golf Club.

Baseball Plaques

Pictured, from left, Geraldine Day, widow of Leon Day, Former Negro League player and Baltimore Black Sox pitcher; Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith; and Rayner Banks, Negro League goodwill ambassador pose with plaques recently awarded for support of the 2023 Worcester County NAACP Negro League Baseball Softball Classic. Day brought her friends and church members from Baltimore to participate in the Flower Street Memorial Day Parade and softball game classic held at Stephen Decatur High School.

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Randy's Crew recently preselected a $500 check to Danielle Jackson, center, representing Pocomoke Elementary School, for the school’s Debt Relief Program. Pictured, from left, are Randy’s Crew board members Jim Hamlin, Cindy Malament, Shelley Leach, Jackie Siejack, Wayne and Gerri Littleton, and Maria McEvoy.

New Lionesses

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Recently elected and installed officers of the Ocean City Lioness Lions Club for the 2023-2024 term pose for a photo. Pictured from left are Treasurer Susan McHenry; Vice President Amy Bishop; Director Liz Scott; Directors Barbara Wasaikowski and Roberta Taylor, Recording Secretary Ginni Bonarrigo; Corresponding Secretary Autumn Fenton; Past President Bev Topfer; President Ann Runo, Membership Chair Faye Cathell; and Service and Retention official Donna Greenwood.