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OC Police Arrest 129 Over Four-Day Period Last Weekend

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Over the course of several hours last weekend, the Boardwalk and downtown area was embroiled with several large altercations and smaller skirmishes breaking out.

Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers and their allied law enforcement partners had their hands full last weekend with 129 arrests, from Thursday to Sunday, but the window from late Friday night and into early Saturday morning saw the most serious altercations. The following are some of the incidents.

Around 9:45 p.m. last Friday, OCPD officers responded to the area of 5th Street for a large fight and were making arrests when a suspect, later identified as Tamier Bennett, 18, of York,

Pa., walked into the middle of the arrest scene. Bennett was advised to walk back and stay out of the area, but he reportedly told the officers he could walk wherever he wanted, according to police reports.

Bennett allegedly shouted expletives and racial slurs at the officer and approached the officer in a fighting stance with his hands balled into fists.

The officer pointed his Taser at Bennett and ordered him to get on the ground. He reportedly continued to shout at the officers on the scene as he was being taken into custody and told an officer to “take off that badge and fight me because I can box,” according to police reports. Bennett was arrested and charged with assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

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PD officers were dispatched to another fight in progress on the Boardwalk at North Division Street. The officers arrived and saw two suspects identified as Skakwan Kaskins, 21, of Baltimore, and Donta Oakley, 22, of Baltimore, assaulting an unidentified man with closed fists.

According to police reports, the officer observed Oakley grab a metal pole from the Boardwalk and swing it at the victim. Oakley missed the victim with the pole and dropped it when the officer approached, according to police reports. A large crowd had gathered and could be heard yelling “leave him alone,” and “somebody stop them,” according to police reports. Kaskins and Oakley were both arrested for assault.

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attempted to check on the welfare of the victim, but he had fled the area on foot during the arrest of Oakley and Kaskins.

Around 12:20 a.m. last Saturday, an OCPD officer was attempting to write a citation for smoking for a suspect, identified as Deionja Johnson, 22, of Baltimore. According to police reports, Johnson was walking around the Boardwalk while smoking a cigar and took exception to the OCPD officer writing him a citation for violating the town’s smoking ordinance. Johnson began screaming and shouting and inciting the crowd that had gathered to do the same.

According to police reports, Johnson continued shouting at the police and the crowd that had swelled was feeding off that energy. Johnson was later arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

During the same incident, an OCPD officer was attempting to break up the potential riot scene when he was surrounded by a large group of individuals who were screaming and yelling expletives and slurs at the officer. Another officer approached the scene and observed one suspect, later identified as Jamal Coates, 26, of Baltimore, was yelling the loudest and was attempting to incite a riot. According to police reports, the louder Coates yelled, the larger and more energized the crowd became.

At that point, an officer grabbed Coates by the arm and informed him he was under arrest. Coates allegedly pulled away and resisted to the point the officer had to utilize pepper spray to neutralize him. Coates was placed in handcuffs and was escorted away from the large crowd that had gathered.

A search of Coates revealed four bags of marijuana in a shoulder bag.

Just prior to seizing the marijuana, OCPD officers had formed a perimeter near the ramp off the Boardwalk at Dorchester Street. While officers were making arrests, a suspect identified as Andreal Hendricks, 31, of Dover, Del., attempted to push by the officers. Hendricks refused orders to stop and was ultimately arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, an OCPD officer on patrol around 5th Street observed three individuals later identified as Roshoun Howes, 18, of Mount Holly, N.J.; Zaire Frisby-Felder, 20, of Seaford, Del.; and Jaquan Darling, 21, of Seaford, engaged in a verbal argument and physical confrontation. As the officer approached, Darling fled on foot but was quickly apprehended and placed in handcuffs.

Meanwhile, the officer reportedly observed Frisby-Felder punch Howes in the head multiple times. That fight spilled over to a Boardwalk bench where Howes attempted to block his face while Frisby-Felder continued to punch him. All three men were eventually subdued and were charged with assault.

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Paramedics Union Inks Deal With City Skipping Step Increase In Pay

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – An amended collective bargaining agreement between Ocean City and its firefighter-paramedic union was reached this week with both sides making concessions in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Through the negotiation process for the amended union contract, the Career Firefighter Paramedics Union of Ocean City, or IAFF 4269, agreed to forego a couple of step increases in the wage scale for members over the life of the new deal, resulting in significant savings for the town facing budget uncertainties because of the real and anticipated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In return, the Mayor and Council agreed to return the firefighter-paramedic schedule back to the somewhat controversial 24-72 shift rotation. For years, the firefighter-paramedics worked 24-hour shifts followed by 72 hours off. However, citing a variety of reasons including potentially missed calls, delayed responses and national trends, the town several years back was adamant about phasing out the 24-72 rotation in favor of an alternative 12hour rotation or some hybrid of the two.

In the years since, the IAFF members have been working in the hybrid shift rotation through renewed union contracts with the town. This year, however, with COVID-19 casting significant real and potential budget impacts on Ocean City, the IAFF approached town officials a-

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bout an amended give-and-take collective bargaining agreement that included union members foregoing certain scheduled step increases in the wage scale in exchange for the favored 24-72 shift rotation.

“When COVID struck and it looked like the virus was really going to impact the town negatively, IAFF President Ryan Whittington approached me and said the members might forego the step increase due July 1 if we went back to the old schedule,” City Manager Doug Miller told the full Mayor and Council on Monday. “We made a counter-offer and the union agreed to it.”

As a result, the proposal on the table on Monday included a twoyear extension of the existing contract through June 2024, essentially making it a five-year deal. The IAFF members would forego a step increase on the wage scale due on July 1 of this year and one of the two step increases due on July 1, 2021.

The step increases would be spread out and made up on the back end of the contract in 2022 and 2023.

The concessions made by the IAFF in the amended contract would result in significant savings almost immediately as the town deals with the budget uncertainties related to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The tradeoff for the union is a return to the favored 24-72 shift rotation for firefighter-paramedics. However, not all were in favor of the return to 24-72 despite the fiscal concessions made by the union.

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Pa. Murder Suspect Nabbed In OC

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police late Sunday arrested a fugitive wanted in connection with a homicide in New Castle, Pa., during a traffic stop that briefly closed Coastal Highway.

On Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers arrested Connor Farris Henry, 20, of New Castle, Pa., who was wanted CONNOR F. HENRY on a fugitive warrant for a homicide in his home town back on June 5. Henry, along with his father, Toddy Henry, 47, of New Castle, Pa., were wanted in connection with the murder of Amari Wise, 19.

In working with the New Castle, Pa., authorities, the OCPD received information that Connor Henry was staying

in Ocean City. OCPD officers were able to locate Connor Henry and initiated a traffic stop. Northbound Coastal Highway was shut down briefly during the traffic stop and Connor Henry was arrested without incident.

Connor Henry is in Ocean City Police custody and was waiting to be seen by a District Court Commissioner late Monday afternoon. According to New Castle News, Todd Henry turned himself in to Lawrence County, Pa., officials on Monday.

According to published reports, Wise was last seen on June 5. New Castle News has reported the younger Henry shot Wise once and killed him in their garage and the elder Henry helped clean up the crime scene. Wise’s remains were recovered on Monday in a wooded area not far from the alleged crime scene after authorities received a tip, according to published reports.

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retary Mary Knight. “I am very happy they’re going to give up some of the increases, but I, for one, don’t think the 24-72 is a good work schedule. I have voted against it in the past and I just want to be consistent. I do appreciate what they’re doing.”

Councilman Dennis Dare said he also appreciated the concessions offered by the IAFF. “I support the paramedics,” he said.

“We begin by hiring the best of the best, then we give them the best training and we’ve made them the best facilities and buy the best equipment.”

Dare said he appreciates the job the firefighter-paramedics do and the dangers they face day in and day out.

“I respect the job that the paramedics do for the town,” he said.

“They don’t know when they leave for the beach on a call if they’re going to find a young child who has drowned in the surf. They face danger every time they go on a domestic call when there have been injuries. They pull out of the firehouse for an accident and they don’t know if it’s going to be a motorcycle hitting a pickup truck at a high rate of speed.”

However, Dare said he has been opposed to the 24-72 shift rotation in the past and could not support it now, despite the fiscal concessions made by the union.

“What they do is amazing, but this

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24-hour schedule is unhealthy and potentially dangerous for both the paramedics and the patient,” he said.

“I will not be voting for this amendment.”

Councilman Mark Paddack said he could support the return to the 24-72 shift rotation for the firefighter-paramedics.

“The standing operation for the firefighter-paramedics has been 2472,” he said. “I heard Council Secretary Mary Knight’s and Councilman Dennis Dare’s comments and I respect them. Having been on the negotiating team through the process, I support the change the IAFF has requested from the Mayor and Council.”

The council voted 5-2 with Knight and Dare opposed to ratify the amended IAFF contract. For his part, Whittington said the approved contract amendments represented a mutuallybeneficial compromise between the parties.

“Thank you for working together with us to find a fiscally-responsible amendment to the collective bargaining agreement,” he said. “It is also one that benefits us operationally as we are amid this COVID-19 and not sure where that is going in the future. We appreciate the open conversation we’ve been able to have.”

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – A happy hour cruise turned into a life-saving mission last week after a boat operator, his passengers and nearby witnesses saved a man in a north-end canal.

At around 5:45 p.m. last Monday, Stephen Butz – boat operator and coowner of the water taxi service OC Bay Hopper – was returning two passengers to the company’s headquarters at the end of the 118th Street canal when they witnessed a young man in the water.

“It was late Monday afternoon and I was finishing a happy hour cruise with two people on board,” he said. “I saw a kid in the water and two girls on the pier trying to coax him out. He

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wasn’t wanting to get out.”

After the two girls declined his offers of help, Butz said he continued his journey back to the company’s 118th Street kiosk.

“I went another 20 feet, but something just didn’t feel right,” he said. “I went back, and by the time I had gotten back one of the girls was in the water with the guy. As soon as I saw that one of the girls was no longer on the pier but in the water, everything clicked, and I knew I should stay there until everything got resolved.”

North-end resident Joe Logan said he had witnessed the events of the

rescue unfold.

“I was right across the canal from where it happened,” he said. “My upstairs neighbor even ended up jumping into the water to help. The captain was a hero. If he didn’t stop, that kid would have been dead.”

Butz said the young man was acting strangely, flailing and refusing to get out of the water. With the help of his two passengers, as well as nearby residents who had witnessed the commotion, Butz said the man was eventually pulled aboard.

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not let him go under,” he said. “But it was not a single person’s effort … We had people in the water and on the boat struggling to get this kid onto the boat.”

Once aboard the vessel, Butz said they remained near the pier until authorities arrived on the scene.

“One of my passengers was a nurse and was good at calming him down …,” he said. “He had actually calmed down enough that he got himself onto the pier when authorities arrived.”

Logan said he had never witnessed such a scene before this week. He credited Butz, the boat passengers and nearby witnesses for saving the man’s life.

“The swimmer is actually lucky there were five or more people there to help him …,” he said. “I’ve never seen a guy almost drown before.”

Butz said the man was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. He noted that no one had left until first responders arrived.

“Until authorities showed up on the scene, none of us left,” he said. “It was really a team effort, and I couldn’t have gotten this kid out of the water without these people … It actually touched me that these people rallied like this.”

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OCEAN CITY – A local man was struck by a vehicle and killed on Baltimore Avenue early Monday morning.

The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Monday morning at 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Around 12:08 a.m. on Monday, Kirk A. Hilton, 66, of Berlin, was crossing 19th Street in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Baltimore Avenue. Lifesaving efforts were initiated by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department and Ocean City EMS, but Hilton was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver, who remained at the scene, has been identified as Cole A. Allen, 18, of Smock, Pa. The OCPD Traffic Safety Unit is handling the investigation.

The preliminary investigation determined alcohol, drugs and speed were not contributing factors in the collision. However, traffic charges are pending for Allen.

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This week, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) launched its “Hospitality Heroes” campaign, an effort to share stories of inspiring resort hospitality workers who have gone above and beyond for guests and residents.

“Everyone is experiencing an enormous amount of stress and pressure and combined with all the social media negativity, we thought it was important to spread some positivity,” OCHMRA Executive Director Susan Jones said.

Each week, submitted stories that celebrate local hospitality workers and their efforts will be featured on the HMRA website, social media platforms and shared with news media including full page color ads in The Dispatch, which is sponsoring the print effort.

The launch of the Hospitality Heroes campaign comes after a stretch of violent incidents and unruly behavior in and around Ocean City.

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didn’t even open on Sunday because of safety concerns. And in a social media post Monday, 2nd Street Bull on the Beach said it would temporarily shorten its hours of operation until further notice.

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We wholeheartedly regret having to go to these extreme measures but the safety of everyone is our main goal.”

Jones noted the Hospitality Heroes campaign is meant to uplift hospitality workers and the community.

“Folks have never worked harder, employees are being yelled at for asking customers to wear a mask, for their food taking too long and everything else you can imagine,” she said.

“The lack of respect and civil unrest in our nation is overwhelming; so, we are trying to bring a ray of sunshine to all.”

Each week, the OCHMRA will select a story and the submitter will receive a $50 gift card from a local restaurant. And on Sept. 1, a winner will be drawn for a $500 cash prize.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – After taking heavy criticism. during the public comment period of Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, the town’s elected officials talked tough and promised bold action on the crime situation that has evolved over the last couple of weeks.

In the span of about 10 days beginning last weekend, there have been at least two stabbings and several major altercations on the Boardwalk including a major fight last Wednesday that resulted in the severe beating of a young man. Over the weekend, the incidents intensified with more significant altercations and packs of young people running wild on the Boardwalk and on downtown streets. The incidents reached a cr-

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escendo on Friday night when law enforcement was forced to utilize a tear gas-like substance to break up the unruly crowds.

As expected, numerous citizens called in, emailed in or responded via chat during the virtual Mayor and Council meeting on Zoom and the comments were fairly consistent. Those who commented voiced frustration with the current situation and demanded immediate action for fixing it. All agreed the Ocean City Police Department and emergency services had their hands full and were doing the best they could under the circumstances, but each demanded more.

There was some talk of forming a task force to address some of the issues with early to mid-June, and that will likely happen, but the public asked

for and demanded more immediate action. The idea of some sort of a curfew got a little traction, but it’s viewed as not something that can be done immediately.

Instead, the short-term plan is to evaluate resources and better direct them at the problem with increased deployments and more assistance from outside agencies. In addition, the Mayor and Council agreed to have extra meetings scheduled to specifically address the issues related to June and the lawlessness that has been seen over the last few weeks.

“We share those concerns,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “We’re caught in a perfect storm this year for a variety of reasons. We could talk all night about the reasons, but we really need to talk about solutions. It’s ugly out there, we all

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agree. We expected June, but we didn’t expect June on steroids.”

Meehan said it was time to find a way to get the OCPD the manpower it needs for particularly challenging times such as the last two weeks and during other sanctioned and unsanctioned events.

“The chief has repeatedly asked us for more officers and we need to think about granting that,” he said. “If there are budget concerns, we can address that.”

The issue of a curfew of some sort was referenced although that is not an immediately available solution, according to the mayor.

“There’s been a lot of talk about a curfew and that is something we should consider,” he said. “That won’t work for this year because there are things to work through, but it should be considered for next year.”

To a person, the Mayor and Council promised decisive and swift action.

“No more lip service,” said Meehan.

“We need to take action and we need to back it up. It’s ugly and it’s time to recognize June is not going to get any better. No more lip service.”

Councilman Matt James praised the efforts of the OCPD and its allied partners, but said it is not enough and bolder action was required.

“The police department is doing a great job and the allied agencies have been helpful, but it’s still not enough,” he said. “I’ve been up there the last five nights and I can’t believe what I’ve seen up there. Something has to be done. Our constituents deserve better and I’m not going to let this one just slide away.”

Typically soft spoken OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro outlined some of his team’s efforts and also promised bold action.

“I’m a perennial optimist and I believe we will get through this challenge, but perception is reality,” he said. “We can arrest and arrest and arrest and work 12 to 15-hour days if we have to, but we won’t be able to arrest our way out of this. We know our capabilities and we are doing the best we can, but this is on my watch. We will never retreat and we’re not going to back down. We are not going to give up.”

Councilman John Gehrig compared the situation to a gaping wound for which Band-Aids might not suffice.

“It’s like we have a gaping wound on our arm and simply saying we need more police is like throwing more bandages on it,” he said. “We might need surgery. Heck, we might need to amputate that arm. We need bold action and our job is to implement those actions. We might need to go two steps back before we go 50 steps forward.”

Gehrig said he shared the concern and frustration of those who weighed in.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Police continue to announce arrests made during the recent violent crime spree including the arrest of a suspect in a stabbing incident last Friday along with four arrests on drug and weapons charges.

Around 3:30 a.m. last Friday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) received a call from Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury advising they were treating the victim of a stabbing that had allegedly occurred in Ocean City. The initial investigation revealed the victim had been involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical.

During the fight, the victim was allegedly hit with a stun gun, stabbed and stomped by multiple suspect. The victim is expected to make a full recovery, according to a release from the OCPD this week.

Through the investigation, the primary suspect in the stabbing incident was identified as Alizae Giselle Lugo, 21, of Lebanon, Pa. Lugo has been charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Following a bail review hearing on Tuesday, Lugo was ordered to be held without bond.

On Wednesday, the OCPD also announced it had made multiple arrests in a case dating back to June 10 during which a handgun and an assault weapon were recovered. On June 10, OCPD officers located several individuals sleeping in a vehicle in violation of a town ordinance. Upon making contact with the occupants, the officers detected an odor of marijuana. The officers also learned one of the occupants was wanted on an active warrant out of Harrisburg, Pa., for allegedly discharging a firearm into an occupied building.

OCPD officers began searching the vehicle and located bullet holes in the rear tailgate. OCPD officers also located marijuana, a Glock .40-caliber handgun

and a Century Arms Micro Draco assault-style handgun.

In that case, four suspects including two juveniles were arrested on various drugs and weapons charges. Ty’ant Kiaun Gibson, 18, of Harrisburg, was charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), loaded handgun on his person, possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of an assault weapon and magazine, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a drugtrafficking crime.

Ijahmiere Miquel McKinney, 19, of Harrisburg, was charged with possession of CDS with intent to distribute.

Two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, were also charged with possession with intent to distribute CDS. Also on Wednesday, the OCPD released more information on an intense beating of a man by a group of individuals on the Boardwalk at 4th Street captured on video on June 10. The fight broke out between large groups of young adults. At least one young man was punched repeatedly in the face while sitting on a Boardwalk bench to the point he appeared to fall unconscious.

The OCPD has identified the victim in that incident captured in the viral video and has learned he did not sustain any serious injuries as a result of the attack.

In addition, the victim has not cooperated with police in the investigation. Anyone with information on that incident including the identities of the assailants is urged to contact the OCPD at crimetips@oceancitymd.gov.

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We can’t wait another 11 months to figure this out.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca said the issue was about accountability.

“I take accountability seriously,” he said. “We owe you answers and legislation is not going to fix this. I believe in taking next steps and I’m requesting the city manager and the council president schedule meetings as soon as possible.”

During Monday’s meeting, Buzzuro made a point to let the council know the police department wants to improve transparency on the arrests the officers are making.

“We have to be transparent. We have a lot of arrests. We have a lot of people who are going to be charged with the violence that has occurred here. We need

to put this information out,” the chief said. “People have to know what is going on. People have to know the capabilities of their police force that’s protecting them. I know that information, although we don’t want to put it out, but the 15 guns in the last nine days. Right about now they need to know it. … We all know what the marching orders of this police department is and remains – for us to be vigilant, to be proactive and to never retreat and never give up the town. For me, and these are my words, we never will. We are not going to back down. We are going to keep pressing forward, but there has to be changes and there has to be an understanding especially when we move into September with that [H2Oi spinoff] event that’s coming our way. It can’t be on the backs of law enforcement.”

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The Berlin Planning Commission last week approved plans for the addition of 154 units to Oceans East on Seahawk Road. This phase of the project will include a mix of apartments and townhomes to be rented.

“Your project is very impressive,” commission member Pete Cosby said.

“Obviously it’s serving a real public need … We’ve got them packed in here but people need to live somewhere. It looks good for what it is.”

Engineer Brock Parker told the commission the second phase of Oceans East was meant to make the existing project larger while not disrupting the first phase of apartments. He said the existing 180 garden-style apartments would be augmented with 154 additional units. Those new units would include 132 apartments in five buildings and 22 townhouses.

“Our challenge here was to expand the existing phase one but also keep it together,” he said.

The highlight of the second phase of the project will be a large central pond.

“It’s supposed to be a real big wow,” developer Blair Rinnier said. “You’re going to hear the water, you’re going to see the water, you’ve got the up-lit fountains.”

Officials had no complaints about the proposed construction plans but commission member John Barrett did express concern about the entrance to Oceans East, which he said was awkward and stuck out into the roadway.

Mark Cropper, Rinnier’s attorney, said the changes to the entrance had been made after construction at the request of Berlin officials.

“That wasn’t what was originally done,” said Cropper. “The history of it was the original improvements to Seahawk were demanded by the community as a condition of support for the project. That’s what got built….There were some complaints raised afterward. They didn’t like what they granted. Therefore, they came to Blair and asked if he would voluntarily make additional changes. Trying to be a good steward of the community he again did what he was asked to do that quite honestly he had no obligation to do.”

Nevertheless, Barrett said he thought it needed improvement.

“With another phase coming it’s going to create more traffic,” he said. “It’s just an awkward section of road.”

Rinnier said that if town officials decided more changes were needed he was open to working with them.

“If that is what the town asked me to do at some future point I’m on board to be part of that process,” he said.

Middle School Addition Next Up For County After Showell

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NEWARK – Plans for a $12.6 million addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School are moving forward.

The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the schematic design for an addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS). The project will add 12 classrooms as well as lab, storage and administration space to the school.

“It’s been a long time we’ve not had adequate classroom space,” Principal Lynne Barton said.

An addition at SDMS, which has been crowded since it opened in 1997, has been identified as a need by school system officials for years. The design process finally began last fall, when Barton’s staff met with representatives of Becker Morgan Group to develop the educational specifications for the addition. Once those specifications — which described the instructional and support space that would be included in the new wing—were completed, they were forwarded to the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC). IAC approval in January allowed officials to spend the last several months developing the schematic design for the addition.

The design presented by Joe Price, the school system’s facilities planner,

As soon as it opened in 1997, Stephen Decatur Middle School faced overcrowding issued. An addition is set to begin next year.

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shows the addition being built onto the south side of SDMS. Two corridors, with a large courtyard in between, will connect the new wing to the existing structure.

“There are two breezeways connecting the existing building to the addition,” Price said. “We didn’t want to put the addition right next to the building because we’d lose the natural light.”

He added that the space between the addition and the main building would provide something of a noise buffer during the construction process.

He stressed that while the addition

would be newer than the rest of the school, he didn’t want that to be obvious to passersby.

“The brick, the pattern, everything is going to look the same,” he said.

The addition will include 12 classrooms, four science labs, four science prep areas, storage space, student restrooms and 1,385 square feet of administrative space.

Barton, who joined the staff at SDMS in 2004, said the school has needed the addition since it opened.

“It just was never large enough from the beginning,” she said, adding that funding constraints had limited the

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size of the structure built in 1997.

As a result, by the time she arrived at the school there were already nine portable classrooms set up behind the main building. Students trek out to them daily during the school year.

“When we have bad weather it’s a nightmare,” she said.

During her time at SDMS, she’s watched the technology education classroom be split into two math classes and media center computer labs be converted to science labs, among other changes. She’s thrilled that the school will eventually have the instructional space it needs for its 682 students.

“We are extremely grateful to our county commissioners for their continued commitment to fund this and make it happen,” she said.

According to Price, construction and site costs for the addition will total $10.2 million. Adding in the cost of equipment, technology and costs related to construction, the total comes to $12.6 million.

Officials expect the state to provide $2.3 million toward the project so the local share will be $10,328,776. Once design development and construction documents are completed, bidding on the project is expected to take place in 2021. Construction is expected to start in October 2021 and be complete in January 2023.

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OCEAN CITY – A decision on the Fourth of July fireworks is still looming despite an informal announcement earlier this week the annual holiday tradition was being postponed for now.

Near the close of Monday’s marathon Mayor and Council meeting, City Manager Doug Miller informally announced the Fourth of July fireworks were going to be postponed and staff was working on alternative dates later in the summer. Miller later explained the belief was the town was not far enough along in the COVID-19 recovery plan to hold the Fourth of July fireworks and the thousands of people they concentrate at the Boardwalk and uptown.

Miller’s announcement at the close of Monday’s meeting was surprisingly met with little or no discussion. Miller said the Fourth fireworks were going to be postponed unless there was an objection from the council. At the time there was no objection, likely because the Mayor and Council and staff were a little punch-drunk from the marathon discussion earlier about the spike in violent crime and increased enforcement strategies.

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terest in revisiting the Fourth of July fireworks issue and that discussion could happen during next Tuesday’s planned work session. While the issue is still up for debate, it appears the majority of the council will likely be in favor of postponing.

Miller said the final decision would have to come quickly. Already, with the Fourth of July looming in three weeks, the town is pushing up against some deadlines with the fireworks company and the show’s producer. If the decision to postpone the Fourth fireworks is finalized, town staffers are already working on alternative dates, according to Miller.

“We have a couple of dates in mind,” he said on Thursday. “If we get the air show later in the summer, we could do the fireworks in conjunction with that event. Another idea is a big Labor Day event, not to celebrate the end of summer but the beginning of our fall festival season.”

Last month, with the Fourth of July still six months away, the Mayor and Council weighed the possibility of still hosting the holiday tradition and agreed to put down the $13,750 non-refundable deposit for the $55,000 contract with the fireworks vendor. The deposit ensures the Fourth of July fireworks will be utilized at a later date if the annual holiday tradition is postponed as expected.

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BERLIN – Roughly three months after being shut down because of the growing COVID-19 crisis, the Ocean Downs Casino will reopen on Friday with capacity limitations and safety measures in place.

The Ocean Downs Casino will reopen at 5 p.m. on Friday with strict limitations and guidelines. For example, the casino will open with capacity limited at 50%. As a result, there could be lines for would-be gamblers monitored closely by casino security staffers. Ocean Downs Casino General Manager Bobbi Sample said this week the management and staff have been preparing carefully for the reopening since the facility was closed in March.

“We can’t wait to welcome you back safely,” she said. “We will be taking all necessary precautions to ensure the well-being of our players and team members including limiting the number of people inside the facility.”

The casino will reopen at 5 p.m. on Friday and will close at 2 a.m. Going forward until further notice, the hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Despite half capacity, there still be over 500 slot machines as well as 60 seats at gaming tables. In addition, the casino has installed numerous

floor decals and signage throughout the property to illustrate proper distancing and inform guests of the various guidelines and regulations.

All casino employees will be required to wear masks while working, and each employee will have a health screening before each shift including a temperature check. Likewise, guests will undergo a temperature check by trained security officers before entering the casino and will be required to wear masks while on the property. For those who arrive without a mask, the casino will provide them.

The casino will have trained employees continuously sanitizing the facility including cleaning each gaming terminal and all hard surfaces. Hand sanitizers have been installed throughout the property.

“Things will be a little different for a while, but we are striving to deliver the fun, friendly and safe experience you’ve come to expect,” the casino’s statement reads. “We are proud to be a part of our community and have worked with the Maryland Gaming Control Board, state leadership, public health officials and sanitation consultants to develop comprehensive reopening protocols, which include new health and safety precautions.”

Live horse racing at the casino will resume July 6 without general public admission.

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NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools will welcome a limited number of students back for summer school programs next month.

Despite ongoing gathering size restrictions related to COVID-19, the school system will be able to hold a summer program beginning July 13.

Educators told the school board this week 10-13 students per grade, per school would be invited to take part.

“Typically we target everyone,” said Tamara Mills, coordinator of instruction. “This year we’re going to focus on our most at-risk students.”

Mills said that while the summer program would start later than normal and would be open to fewer students than usual, educators were eager to work face to face with the students expected to need the most help. She said last week’s announcement from State Superintendent Karen Salmon had made the proposed program possible, as up to 15 students per classroom are permitted now.

“Thanks to updates from Dr. Salmon it’s going to look a little more like our traditional summer program than we thought,” Mills said.

Nevertheless that target audience will be smaller, as the school system is focusing on students deemed the most at-risk, whether they’re behind in their studies or in need of social or emotional support.

“In a lot of cases COVID was a trauma for our kids and families,” Mills said.

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year’s learning concepts and focus on remediation. Mills said programs wouldn’t be finalized until students were in attendance, as educators wouldn’t be able to determine what sort of help students needed until they arrived.

“We don’t have the typical baseline data,” she said.

Mills said the program, which will start July 13 and run for five weeks, will go Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Content will focus on math, reading, social and emotional wellbeing and physical education.

Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is working with the Worcester County Health Department to develop health and safety procedures for both school facilities and school buses.

“We’ll be continuing to iron out those details,” Mills said.

Schools have already started reaching out to students selected for summer school and will continue to do that in the coming weeks. The school system has also developed a list of summer resources for all WCPS students, so those not taking part in the structured program will still have access to enrichment options.

Officials praised school system staff for being flexible as they developed a program that could fit within COVID19 restrictions.

“Worcester is one of the few school systems offering face to face summer school,” said Denise Shorts, chief academic officer for pre-k through eighth grade.

As for what school will look like in the fall amid COVID-19 concerns, officials said Tuesday that a recovery committee was developing a plan for the coming school year and would share information with the school board in July.

Obituaries

Ronald W. Cecil BERLIN – Ronald W. Cecil passed away on June 9, 2020 at a nursing home in Berlin.

Ron overcame throat cancer in 2014 and a head injury in 2016 caused by a drunk driver. He fought courageously through this and more always hoping to regain his once active lifestyle.

Born in Durham, N.C., in 1936, his family soon moved to Washington, DC where he attended and graduated from Eastern High School, playing as #45 on their varsity football team.

Ron was director of warehousing for many years with S. Freedman and Sons in Landover, Md., where he met and married the love of his life and best friend Elsie. They were happily married for over 30 years, until her passing in 2011. In 1994, they retired to Selbyville, Del., where Ron opened a successful

cab business called Poppa Ron Taxi, operating primarily in Ocean City. He enjoyed his retirement by spending time with his family, playing golf, driving his cab, always making new friends and telling funny jokes to everyone he met.

He is survived by his first wife, Joan, and daughter Robin Cecil, grandson Rhett, who Ron was so proud of for becoming a Marine. He is also survived by his niece Andrea Wade that he and Elsie raised from infancy and Ron called his daughter. Ron was so happy to live to see Andrea graduate college.

Ron also has two sisters, Judy married to Joe Tranmer, and Pat Havenner, widowed in 2018, both living in Maryland.

Ron, who was considered the patriarch of his family, is now reunited with his beloved Elsie and will be greatly missed by both family and his many friends.

Obituaries cost $50 to appear in The Dispatch and photos are no extra charge. Direct all inquiries to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com, fax to 410-641-0966 or mail to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Wicomico Sheriff Pulls Second Amendment Measure

June 19, 2020

BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SALISBURY – A resolution declaring Wicomico a Second Amendment preservation county was withdrawn this week following recent national events.

At the request of Sheriff Mike Lewis, a proposed resolution declaring Wicomico a Second Amendment preservation county – or a county that prohibits or impedes the enforcement of gun control measures viewed as a violation of the Second Amendment – was removed from the Wicomico County Council agenda on Tuesday.

Lewis, who submitted the Second Amendment resolution to the county executive office in February, told the council this week he had read emails, fielded phone calls and listened to community members in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis late last month. He said their concerns solidified his decision to withdraw the proposed resolution.

“I listened to the concerns of citizens in this area and I think to pass a resolution like the Second Amendment resolution at this time would be insensitive and unacceptable,” he said, “and I would like to request that this resolution be withdrawn and postponed.”

As of Tuesday, nearly 1,800 community members have signed an online petition calling for the council to approve a resolution in favor of affirming the Second Amendment and opposing gun control legislation.

“Stripping the citizens of their rights is something we simply can't ignore,” the petition reads. “We hope you consider this petition with the same regard you should. We are the people, after all. And this is what we all want.”

That effort, however, has been met with opposition from several county organizations. Last month, for example, a coalition of seven groups – including the Lower Shore Progressive Caucus, Wicomico County NAACP, Wicomico PUSH4Education, Wicomico Truth and Reconciliation Initiative, the City of Salisbury Lynching Memorial Task Force, Salisbury Junior Chamber of Commerce and Moms Demand Action – issued a statement calling on the council to delay voting on a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution.

The coalition, named Wicomico for Common Sense Gun Safety, argued the resolution does not consider racial disparities in how minorities are treated in gun ownership and uses language “that is currently anti-democracy and contrary to rule of law.” The group added that Wicomico County gun owners from all backgrounds should be included in the discussion.

Lewis told county leaders this week he was withdrawing the resolution, but had plans to bring it before the council again.

“I will remain an advocate and staunch defender of our Second A-

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mendment right,” he said. “But I certainly recognize our community’s pain right now and their concerns in why it’s important we postpone this at this time.”

In the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting, Wicomico resident Timothy Wertz urged the council to reconsider and support the Second Amendment resolution.

“We’re not a militia, we’re not a vigilante group,” he said. “We stand for all people, all races, all sexes. We stand united and we want to make that loud and clear. We ask you to put it back to

a vote and vote on it.”

Wicomico resident Donnie Waters, however, said a Second Amendment resolution was not warranted.

“Given the enormity of issues facing Wicomico County with regards to structural racism, COVID-19 pandemic, budgetary shortfalls, social and economic problems and uncertainty in every area of life, and as an avid firearms owner, hunter and sportsman, it is bewildering to me and many in my community as to why it is legally or morally expedient to even consider a Second Amendment sanctuary res-

olution for Wicomico County at this moment in time,” he said. “This sends the wrong signal to citizens.”

Nicole Hollywood, a spokeswoman for Moms Demand Action, agreed.

“Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions like this one are legally meaningless, but they undermine the rule of law, foster distrust between law enforcement and communities, confuse people into thinking they do not have to follow gun laws, and may deter others from reporting individuals who may harm themselves and others,” she said.

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On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to approve a resolution allowing the county to enter into a mutual aid agreement with the governmental bodies and sheriff departments of all nine counties on the Eastern Shore.

Sheriff Mike Lewis told officials this week the agreement – drafted by Wicomico County Deputy State’s Attorney Bill McDermott and approved by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office – would allow the departments to offer mutual aid and assistance during certain situations that require additional police personnel, resources or equipment. He noted in recent weeks he had received calls for assistance from the Ocean City Police Department and two requests for K-9 deployment.

“We don’t have any updated MOU (memorandum of understanding) in place to assist for criminal investigations, drug investigations, K-9 deployment or civil unrest in our community,” he said. “This would afford every sheriff on the entire Eastern Shore, from Cecil County all the way to Somerset County, the ability to pool our resources and pull from one another.”

While the department has MOUs with municipalities in other counties, Lewis said the mutual aid agreement would be the first of its kind to involve each sheriff department on the Eastern Shore.

“We recognize we simply can’t do it alone …,” he said. “It’s been heavily reported that officers are leaving the job in droves right now, so we have to have the ability to pull from one another.”

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes told the council on Tuesday her office supported the agreement.

“Proper preparation prevents poor performance, and that’s what this is,” she said. “Sheriff Lewis is charged with public safety and enforcing the laws of the state. With resources low in many jurisdictions … the strain on our resources can be untenable. Dependable, responsive resources are a must.”

Council Attorney Bob Taylor, however, said he questioned the procedures for authorizing a mutual aid agreement. He said the council would need to adopt an ordinance to do so.

“I believe an ordinance is required,” he said. “There are two ways the coun-

cil can go about this. They can either adopt this today as proposed, and if you do I would strongly suggest you come back and do an ordinance as quickly as possible … Or you can just table and do an ordinance.”

McDermott, however, disagreed with Taylor’s suggestion.

“Time is of the essence,” he said.

“That’s why I think a resolution is a better vehicle. It’s temporary and it meets all the obligations of the parties.”

Councilman Josh Hastings questioned the urgent need for a mutual aid agreement. McDermott replied that the agreement had the full support of the Maryland State Police and shared much needed resources with neighboring agencies.

“Preparation is the best solution,” he said. “And you always wish you had prepared when things go bad.”

Councilman Joe Holloway said he supported moving forward with the resolution and revisiting the need for an ordinance at a later date. He also questioned if the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT), the county’s insurance company, had reviewed the agreement.

“LGIT attends our monthly sheriff’s meetings across the state,” Lewis replied. “This is not only something that’s been discussed with them, but they request we act on this as soon as possible.”

Hastings, however, said he was concerned with the lack of oversight afforded to the community.

“Are there ways to improve this to make sure there is oversight?” he said.

“We are at a fever pitch when it comes to racial tension, especially with law enforcement. Now we see something before us that says there is not going to be oversight, or very limited oversight.”

Councilman Bill McCain said he wanted more time to review the agreement.

“We had very little time to digest this …,” he said. “I also have a concern from a taxpayer standpoint when we send our resources to other counties.”

A motion to postpone a vote on the resolution, however, failed with Hastings, McCain and Councilman Ernie Davis in favor and Holloway, Councilman John Cannon, Councilwoman Nicole Acle and Council President Larry Dodd opposed.

After further discussion, a motion to approve the resolution passed with Holloway, Cannon, Acle and Dodd in favor and Hastings, McCain and Davis abstaining.

“I do think we need more time,” Hastings said.

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners updated standard sewer flow calculations to specifically address shell buildings this week.

Despite county staff’s preferences, the commissioners this week unanimously approved a resolution that will require developers to purchase just one EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) per shell building before they can get their building permit. The change is expected to save developers the expense of purchasing sewer capacity before they know who their tenants will be and how much capacity they’ll need.

“To charge them for EDUs upfront, it puts undue financial burden on them at that point in time,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.

Bob Mitchell, the county’s director of environmental programs, told the commissioners that based on the standard sewer flow calculations approved last year, he thought his office should require a shell building developer to purchase enough EDUs to cover retail use.

“The retail rate is our lowest commercial rate,” he said.

Mitchell said a customer, however, was insisting that the commissioners had approved calculations that required developers to purchase just one EDU per shell building at the outset.

“With this, we’re going to be chasing down an owner after the site plan’s been approved and the shell been constructed….,” Mitchell said. “I don’t know if this is what we had designed to happen on this.”

Mitrecic said one EDU per shell building was what the commissioners had intended.

“We went over this I don’t know how many times,” he said.

Mitrecic said that because developers would have to get a permit to do fit-out and would have to have the proper inspections done to get a business license, there would be plenty of opportunities to ensure the building owner had purchased an adequate amount of sewer capacity.

“A person cannot open a bubblegum stand without a business license,” he said. “If they don’t pay for the EDUs they

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Mitchell said the customer questioning the policy was building a 70,000square-foot building that could eventually require 24 EDUs. Commissioner Ted Elder pointed out that if the developer had to purchase all of those at the outset it would cost a quarter of a million dollars.

“It seems like an awful lot to ask somebody to put out if they don’t have the tenants in there yet,” he said.

Mitchell pointed that another issue to consider was that if the developer didn’t purchase the EDUs now, they might not be available in the future.

“That’s on the developer,” Elder replied.

Commissioner Chip Bertino said the issue had already been discussed and decided. He said he didn’t want to single out Mitchell but thought a significant amount of time was wasted when staff made interpretations of the commissioners’ votes.

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FENWICK ISLAND – Three Fenwick Island council members will retain their seats on the dais for another term, as the town received no other candidates for this year’s municipal election.

In a special meeting on Wednesday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to receive the names of the candidates in the August 2020 town election.

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean and Councilmen Gardner Bunting and Bernie Merritt were the only applicants for the three seats that are up for grabs this year.

Board of Elections Inspector Audrey Serio said the three incumbents were the only candidates to apply by the June17 deadline. As a result, the town will not hold an election this year.

“They are all qualified and are now presently holding office in town,” she told the council this week. “Since there are three openings and three candidates, Fenwick Island will not be having a municipal election this year.”

With no further discussion, the council voted 6-0, with Bunting absent, to accept the names of the candidates to the town council.

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three credit or debit cards had been stolen from his vehicle. The victim told police his credit cards had been used at a Royal Farms store, a motel and a bicycle rental business. In addition, that victim’s cards had been used in West Ocean City at Nike, Staples and Bed, Bath and Beyond. The total initial amount charged to the victim’s credit cards was over $2,400.

A second victim reported three of his credit cards had been stolen from his vehicle and had been used at Royal Farms to the tune of over $700. Another couple reported to police their vehicle had been rummaged through, but nothing had been taken. However, one of those victims was able to provide police with video surveillance showing two males walk past a condo unit around 5:25 a.m. wearing the same clothing as the suspects in the surveillance video in the original case.

OCPD officers went to the scooter rental company and learned a suspect, identified as Julian Davidson, 23, of Clinton, Md., had rented a scoot couple and paid $363 with a credit card belonging to one of the victims.

Another suspect, identified a Darrian Tabbs, 24, of Washington, D.C., was listed as a passenger on the rental agreement.

OCPD officers next went to the motel and learned an “Alonta” Tabbs had rented a room for around $110 using one of the credit cards reported stolen. Police were able to obtain vehicle information including a tag number connected to Davidson from the motel.

OCPD officers learned three suspects including Davidson, Tabbs and a third man identified as Kenneth Walker, 23, of Washington, D.C., had been stopped and detained earlier that morning on Bering Road after it had been reported they were going into driveways and looking into cars, according to police reports.

Around 1:20 p.m. last Thursday, an OCPD officer was in the area of the scooter rental business when he observed the suspects’ vehicle in an adjacent parking lot and detained them.

One of the original investigating officers responded and identified Davidson, Tabbs and Walker as the suspects in the earlier surveillance video.

During a search of Walker, OCPD officers located two small bags of powder cocaine. In Walker’s rear pocket officers located two credit cards belonging to one of the victims. In the vehicle, OCPD officers located several pre-paid gift cards with receipts from that day’s date along with new, still-inthe-box athletic shoes and clothing from an outlet store in West Ocean City. Each of the suspects were charged with multiple counts of credit card theft.

Open Air Job Fair Set For Next Week

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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SNOW HILL – An open-air job fair featuring hundreds of local positions will be held next week in Snow Hill.

Worcester County has partnered with the Town of Snow Hill, local chambers of commerce and the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association to host a job fair June 24 at Sturgis Park in Snow Hill. Employers from across the county will be there seeking to fill hundreds of jobs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sturgis Park Pavilion.

“We’re really just trying to connect the businesses and employers with our residents throughout the county that might be on unemployment or it’s running out and they’re ready to start working,” said Melanie Pursel, Worcester County’s tourism director. “Jobs are plentiful. People that want to work will have a job.”

Pursel said that the county helped organize the job fair as a result of the lack of workers in the Ocean City area as COVID-19 restrictions begin to be eased.

“This was in response to the dramatic need for employees in Ocean City, especially with the governor’s announcement last week to open up restaurants at 50% capacity inside,” Pursel said. “The J-1 program will be very limited this year if we see any students at all.”

Each summer, an estimated 4,000 foreign student workers arrive in Ocean City to augment the seasonal workforce in the resort. Those students account for about a third of the resort workforce.

Without them, and with the ability to now reopen, Ocean City businesses are struggling to fill positions.

This week’s job fair is expected to offer hundreds of jobs from within Ocean City as well as within Worcester County as a whole. Pursel said she had more than 30 employers signed up for the event and that there would also be related resources available, such as information on summer programs for kids whose parents might be looking for work.

“This event is free and open to the public,” an announcement from Worcester County reads. “Meet employers from across the county who will be hiring to fill hundreds of jobs with competitive wages, signing bonuses, flexible hours and more.”

Attendees are expected to adhere to social distancing guidelines and participants are asked to wear face coverings. Space is also available at no cost for employers who would like to participate. For more information, contact Pursel at 410-632-3110. Those unable to attend can look for job postings at www.co.-worcester.md.us/departments/HR/Jobs, https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/-vosnet/Default.aspx, www.oceancity.org and www.ocvisitor.com.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – A gun discharge at a downtown motel early Wednesday evening was accidental and a suspect has been charged.

Around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported discharged weapon at a motel in the downtown area. The preliminary investigation determined the incident was an accidental discharge and no one was injured as a result.

While officers were responding, Ocean City Communications were advised by motel staff someone in a second-floor room had discharged a firearm and the occupants of the room were attempting to leave the motel property. An OCPD officer arrived and observed the group standing by their vehicle in the parking lot.

One member of the group, identified as Jon-Raymond Miguel Harperez, 24, of New Bethel, Pa., had both of his hands in the front pouch of his sweatshirt and when the officer ask-

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ed him to slowly remove them, a spent 9mm shell casing fell to the ground, according to police reports.

When questioned, Harperez reportedly told police he was in possession of a handgun and the weapon was located in a book bag on his back. OCPD officers removed the book bag and placed Harperez in custody. OCPD officers removed the gun storage case from the book bag and located a Gen 5 Glock 9-mm handgun.

The weapon was loaded with a 15round magazine of which 14 rounds remained and the chamber was empty. In addition, the case contained another 15-round magazine, a 14-round magazine and a clear, extended magazine loaded with 29 rounds, all of which were capable of being fired from the weapon.

Harperez, an ex-military personnel, informed officers on the scene he had just returned to his motel room from a nearby gas station. According to police reports, Harperez told police while he was removing the handgun from his pants pocket, he accidentally dischar-

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ged one round into the floor of his motel room.

OCPD officers interviewed a member of the motel’s cleaning staff, who told police she had been in the motel laundry room located directly below Harperez’ second-floor room. The witness told officers she heard a loud pop and immediately observed dry wall from the ceiling in the air and on her left shoulder.

OCPD officers met with the hotel manager, who told police he immediately responded to the second-floor room and found Harperez and the other occupants had already packed up their belongings. The manager

noted the group still had two additional nights remaining on their reservation.

According to police reports, Harperez, a military veteran, holds a concealed carry permit in his native Pennsylvania, but concealed carry permits from that state are not reciprocal in Maryland. Harperez was arrested and charged with having a handgun on his person, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm within city limits. He was released on personal recognizance after a bail review on Thursday.

Harperez’s preliminary trial date is set for August 6.

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On June 5, the Coast Guard’s Fifth District Command Center received a report of an explosion in the engine room of the cargo ship Laura Maersk about 275 miles off the coast of Ocean City.

The explosion burned a crewmember and disabled the vessel, according to a Coast Guard release.

The Coast Guard dispatched aircrews aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and an HC-130 Hercules airplane to the scene. However, due to the extensive distance, the Coast Guard coordinated with U.S. Fleet Forces Command to have the helicopter land on the USS Mahan to refuel before conducting the medevac of the injured crewmember.

Once on scene, the aircrew successfully hoisted the injured crewman onto the helicopter and transported him to a hospital in Norfolk. The cargo ship was disabled and plans were going into effect this week to salvage the vessel.

“U.S. Fleet Forces Command and the USS Mahan were instrumental in getting this crewmember help as soon as possible,” said Lieutenant David Steele, command duty officer during the incident. “This case highlights how good communications in a highly complex situation allows us to work together seamlessly to help those in need.”

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OCEAN CITY – The Coast Guard this month partnered with the U.S. Navy to airlift a crewmember injured in an explosion on a cargo ship well off

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OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man faces drunk-driving and hit-andrun charges after allegedly colliding with another vehicle while making a beer run and leaving his three young children at a downtown motel.

Around 10:10 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of Baltimore Avenue and South 2nd Street near the Oceanic Motel for a reported hit-and-run collision involving property damage and personal injury. Ocean City Communications had broadcasted a be-on-thelookout advisory for a Chevy Suburban that had collided with another vehicle and injured its occupants before fleeing the scene.

An OCPD officer at 21st Street and Baltimore Avenue observed the vehicle, initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jesse Culley, 33, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., along with a front seat passenger. According to police reports, both Culley and his passenger admitted the collision had occurred and that Culley left the scene.

Culley reportedly exhibited signs of intoxication and was arrested for driving under the influence and while impaired and numerous other counts related to the hit-and-run collision. According to police reports, during the booking process at the Public Safety Building, Culley was uncooperative and asked a lot of irrelevant questions and refused to answer if he would consent to a breath test. After about 12 minutes, the booking officer deemed the test was a refusal.

According to police reports, Culley continued to be impolite and uncooperative and told police his three children ages nine, 10 and 12, were back at the motel without supervision. Culley refused to tell the officer in which motel room the children were staying, but police went to the motel and with the help of a witness were able to locate the children crying and alone in their room.

OCPD officers interviewed the children, who reportedly told police Culley had left them alone on the Boardwalk while he became intoxicated in a bar.

Through the investigation, officers learned Culley had left the children at the motel to go get more beer with a random stranger, which is when the hit-andrun collision occurred. The Department of Social Services is overseeing the welfare of the children.

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the alleged suspect in a June 9 incident.

Around 4 a.m. on June 9, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 7th Street and Philadelphia Avenue for a reported assault and robbery. The victim, a 21-year-old male, told police he had just been robbed and assaulted.

ISAIAH FOSTER After an extensive investigation, OCPD officers identified the suspect as Isaiah Foster, 20, of Cambridge, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Monday, OCPD officers were monitoring a disorderly group at 9th Street and the Boardwalk and observed Foster among them.

As OCPD officers approached Foster, he attempted to run but was quickly taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with robbery, second-degree assault and theft from $100 to $1,500. Foster was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was transferred to the Worcester County Jail where he was being held this week without bond.

Another Assault Arrest OCEAN CITY – On June 6, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bicycle patrol around 1st Street and the Boardwalk saw a suspect, later identified as Nicholas Burke, 19, of Silver Spring, Md., exposing his buttocks in public. As the officer approached Burke, the suspect began actively engaging in a physical fight with another man.

The officer dismounted and announced to Burke he was a police officer, at which point Burke allegedly turned around and struck the officer in the face with a closed fist. The officer took Burke to the ground, but he was able to roll away and ran toward Philadelphia Avenue. Other officers were able to intercept Burke and he was arrested and charged with assault.

Downtown Burglary Suspect Flees Police OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on burglary charges last weekend after allegedly breaking into a downtown residence and then fleeing from police on foot.

Around 1:50 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bicycle patrol was chasing a theft suspect in the area of 11th Street and the Boardwalk. As the officer turned west from the Boardwalk onto 11th Street, he observed two men running out of the front door of a residence.

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house,” pointing at the two men running away from the area on foot, according to police reports. The officer gave chase to one of the suspects, later identified as Steven Penn, 24, of York, Pa. The officer shouted to Penn to stop, but the suspect continued to run and slipped and fell in the parking lot. He got up again and the officer, now on foot, tackled him in a grassy area near the parking garage, according to police reports. Penn reportedly continued to thrash around and attempt to get away from the officer, who delivered a single closed-hand punch to Penn’s sternum, after which the suspect gave up.

Back at the scene, the residents of the unit told police as they were getting out of an Uber, they saw three men running out of their unit whom they did not know. That occurred just as the OCPD officers were turning off the Boardwalk onto 11th Street. The unit was a summer residence owned by one of the victims’ family. The victim did a cursory search of the residence and told police it did not appear anything had been stolen.

Penn was arrested and charged with burglary and resisting arrest. The other two suspects were not identified. Penn reportedly told police “I just ran because everyone else was running.”

Dashing In Front Of Vehicles OCEAN CITY – A Virginia man was arrested last weekend after allegedly dashing out in front of cars on two sep-

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Around 9:30 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bike patrol in the area of 3rd Street observed a man sprint across Baltimore Avenue from east to west in front of two vehicles that were forced to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting him. The suspect, later identified as Daniel Lam, 29, of Mineral, Va., reportedly saw the officer and shouted, “You better lock me up. I don’t know where I’m going and I don’t know where I live, so if I get robbed in this alley, you’ll know why,” according to police reports.

Lam then ran across Philadelphia Avenue in front of another vehicle forced to slam on its brakes and engage its horn.

OCPD officers were reportedly familiar with Lam from reports of his suspicious behavior earlier in the day. For example, a concerned citizen called police to report Lam had knocked on a stranger’s door and had asked an underage female to drink alcohol with him. In another incident, a witness told police Lam had tapped him on the shoulder, screamed something in gibberish and ran away.

Only after he made his mad dash across two major roadways was he arrested for endangering himself and others by running into traffic on two separate occasions.

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Shortly before 4 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Route 90.

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The OCPD officer located the suspect, Woo Yong Lee, 36, of Potomac, Md., who was already being treated in the back of an ambulance. According to police reports, Lee exhibited signs of intoxication and told the officer he was unaware of what had happened. Lee reportedly told the officer he had been at a midtown restaurant and that had only

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – With the resort community experiencing another stretch of violent incidents, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro issued a statement vowing an increased police presence and strict enforcement along with a message of hope and understanding.

Buzzuro characterized the last week or so in Ocean City and the surrounding area as a “perfect storm.” It’s not

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unusual to have serious incidents and assaults in early to mid-June, but thus far this month, the incidents have been decidedly more frequent and more violent involving larger groups of individuals intent on disturbing the peace.

In the span of about a week beginning last Sunday, there have been at least two stabbings and several major altercations on the Boardwalk including a major fight last Tuesday that resulted in the severe beating of a young man. Over the weekend, the incidents intensified with more significant altercations and packs of young

people running wild on the Boardwalk. The incidents reached a crescendo on Friday night when law enforcement was forced to utilize a tear gas-like substance to break up the unruly crowds.

“I want to speak to you directly about the violence and unruly behavior we’ve seen here in recent days,” Buzzuro said in a video statement on Mo-nday. “We are living through difficult times, not just in Ocean City but in communities throughout the nation. June has presented our town with the perfect storm of challenges.

Ocean City police have met those challenges with professionalism, respect and a commitment to do right by the citizens they are sworn to protect.”

In the wake of last week’s midweek incidents, the Ocean City Police Commission met in an emergency closed session to review deployment and enforcement strategies. As a result, outside law enforcement agencies were brought in to help bolster the OCPD over the weekend with varied results. In his statement on Monday, Buzzuro vowed the OCPD and its allied partners were committed to expanding their presence and quelling the violence.

“I can assure you in the days and weeks ahead, they will be doing even more to keep our residents and visitors safe,” he said. “You’ll be seeing more officers on patrol on the Boardwalk and throughout the town. They will be there to strictly and professionally enforce the law. The kind of behavior we’ve seen recently will not be tolerated and arrests will be made.”

Buzzuro ended his statement with a message of hope and a call to citizens to do their part to end the violence and just be kind to each other.

“Like you, many of our officers have been visiting or living in Ocean City all of their lives,” he said. “We love it here and we are committed to keeping it safe. I’d like to ask all of you, our residents and visitors, to commit yourselves to doing the same. Take a step back, be kind to each other, respect our differences and help us keep Ocean City a safe community for all.”

Around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, the OCPD responded to a fight involving multiple people on the Boardwalk between 6th Street and 7th Street. During that incident, one unnamed individual was stabbed and was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Salisbury. The victim’s status is unknown.

Last Tuesday, OCPD officers responded to two simultaneous serious assaults on the Boardwalk, one at 11th Street and another at 15th Street.

Around 11:20 p.m., OCPD officers responded to a reported stabbing that had just occurred. The victim was transported to PRMC for treatment and severity of the victim’s injuries are not known.

Just after midnight last Wednesday,

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the three-day spree reached a crescendo when a fight broke out on the Boardwalk between large groups of young adults. At least one young man was punched repeatedly in the face while sitting on a Boardwalk bench to the point it appeared he fell unconscious. Other skirmishes broke out during the larger altercation which carried over to the beach area. A video of the incident captured by a witness and posted on social media went viral and left many in the community with more questions than answers.

In addition, last Thursday, a pair of significant incidents were reported in West Ocean City.

Just after 5 p.m. last Thursday, two individuals entered a West Ocean City restaurant and were asked by employees to leave because they were not wearing masks or face coverings in violation of state COVID-19 directives.

The individuals did leave as directed, but returned a short time later with a third individual and allegedly confronted employees and threw bottles and other items around the restaurant before fleeing on foot. One individual, identified as Roger Ja’Mil Brown, 19, of Severn, Md., was arrested a short time later and was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace.

Around the same time last Thursday, another man was reportedly attacked randomly while shopping at the outlets in West Ocean City. The victim and his girlfriend were allegedly attacked from behind by five unknown assailants in broad daylight. The victim reportedly suffered multiple facial fractures including a broken cheek and a broken eye socket.

Back in Ocean City, the violence erupted again on Friday night with multiple altercations up and down the Boardwalk throughout the night. The situation reached a crescendo on Friday when law enforcement was forced to deploy pepper spray or a tear gaslike substance to break up the crowds.

On Sunday around 2 a.m., police broke up a fight among a group and apprehended at least two suspects on the Boardwalk.

On Sunday afternoon, the Alaska Stand on 9th Street announced on social media it was closing its doors early due to customer problems. Additionally, some other downtown businesses, such as the Crabcake Factory Poolside, did not even open Sunday due to concerns over safety.

In its social media message, the Alaska Stand wrote, “We are closed! ... we have had more than enough this weekend dealing with a whole new level of disrespect to our staff, our business and our town and we are tired of being the brunt of undeserved verbal abuse by the public when ordering and picking up ... we will regroup and try again ... get it together OC ... we apologize to our beloved and well-mannered customers, we cherish and appreciate you to no end.”

Fishing Gear Company Finds New Home In West Ocean City

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WEST OCEAN CITY – After years of planning and months of renovation work, an Ocean City-based fishing brand has a new storefront at the commercial harbor.

In May, Pure Lure Reel Fishing Gear open the doors of its new Pure Lure Brand House in West Ocean City.

Located on Harbor Road, the storefront was once home to L&L Marine Electronics. And while the building has sat vacant for many years, Pure Lure owner and founder Brendan Hanley said he is excited to take over the 7,500-square-foot facility.

“It’s set up to do a brand where we can have a retail footprint, a wholesale component, and an online component all in one building,” he said.

In 2018, Hanley partnered with Quiet Storm owner Bill Dreibelbis to introduce a new brand of performance gear and casual attire called Pure Lure Reel Fishing Gear. And after a successful test run, Pure Lure expanded its collection in 2019 and placed its products in roughly 20 retail stores.

“We used last year more as a testing and proving ground,” Hanley said, “to see how product would be received and what categories worked the best.”

Dreibelbis and Hanley are no strangers to the retail industry. The two first worked together in the late 1980s, when Dreibelbis was a representative for several retail brands on the East Coast and Hanley was his subrepresentative. Today, Dreibelbis is the owner of Quiet Storm, a successful retail store with nearly a dozen locations in five states. Hanley, who spent years working with some of the nation’s top brands – including VonZipper, Billabong, Huk and Under Armour, to name a few – is now using his expertise to build the Pure Lure brand.

Hanley said he has been working on plans for a storefront for years. And late last year, he and his friends began the task of transforming the L&L building into Pure Lure’s headquarters, repainting the interior and exterior, adding nearly 900 square feet of retail space to the first floor, and renovating the third floor to include corporate offices, a showroom, and website operations, among other things.

Located at the West Ocean City Harbor, Hanley said the new storefront would promote the brand and introduce new items. Since 2018, Pure Lure products have been tested and approved by local watermen, including those that dock their boats in front of the company’s new facility.

“This is not about just trying to do a ton of business. This is really about showcasing our brand,” he said. “Every few weeks we’ll have a few new styles that will trickle in, and we do have certain products that are online and in-

Pure Lure owner Brendan Hanley, pictured with his dog Piper, is pictured inside his new retail store in West Ocean City on Harbor Road.

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store exclusives … It allows us to test certain things right here, right in front of the market we cater to.”

Until recently, retail establishments remained closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Hanley said he and his small team have used that time to focus on renovations, online sales and wholesale accounts.

“It’s kind of like being the captain of a boat and you are in the eye of a hurricane,” he said. “It’s going to be choppy

for a period of time, but after every hurricane there’s smooth water. We know once we get to the outer wall, the other side will be fine.”

Now, with the opening of the new store, Hanley said he is ready to welcome customers. In addition to performance gear and casual attire – including shirts, shorts, hats, jackets and hoodies – Pure Lure is offering drinkware and coolers.

Pure Lure Brand House is open Mon-

day through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit purelurefishing.com.

“The most important thing to me was to build an authentic fishing brand,” Hanley said. “I want it to be right in the heart of the harbor, being in the ‘White Marlin Capital of the World’ where we have some of the best fishermen – best boats and captains and mates – right here.”

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s traditional graduation ceremony at Worcester Preparatory School was replaced with three alternate celebrations to make the most of senior milestones. On May 21, administrators organized a "Senior Drive-Thru" procession where past and present faculty lined the school’s sidewalks cheering on each individual senior as they rode by in their car. On May 22, the originally scheduled graduation date, students were honored in a pre-recorded virtual graduation highlighting all their awards and scholarships. On June 12, seniors returned to campus one last time for a private outdoor Diploma Ceremony where they received their WPS diplomas on stage.

The 47 graduates received over $6.8 million in merit scholarship offers and will attend 37 different colleges and universities in 15 states and the United Kingdom in the fall. Additionally, 73% of the class received admission to multiple colleges considered Most Selective or Highly Selective, according to Barron’s Guide to Competitive Colleges; 92% of the class received offers of merit or need-based scholarships and finan-

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cial aid; 12 have been invited to Honors programs at one or more college; and four seniors will play a college sport – 3 at the Division I level and one at the Division III level.

The graduates, listed with their university of choice, were McKenzie Blake, Rochester Institute of Technology; Charlie Brinker, United States Armed Services; Alec Burbage, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ty Burton, Coastal Carolina University; Mesa Cammack, University of Delaware; Jordan Campbell, Towson University; Rylie Carey, Clemson University; Gavin Carmody, Towson University; Frank Carter, United States Naval Academy; Damiana Colley, University of Maryland, College Park; Emily Copeland, University of St. Andrews, Scotland; Ryan Cronin, University of Tennessee; Jenna Elrick, University of Mississippi; Nick Franklin, Coastal Carolina University; Korina Gjikuria, Salisbury University; Gavin Hentschel, The Citadel; Carly Hoffman, Mount St. Mary’s University; Max Huber, Northeastern University; Noah Hudson, Saint Edward’s University; Kennedy Humes, James Madison University; J.P. Issel, Washington College; Annika Larsen, Tu-

lane University; Ashley Laws, Furman University; Kurt Leinemann, University of Maryland, College Park; Jacob Lewes, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kathryn Marini, Cornell University; Alessia Matha, Radford University; Quinn McColgan, Sarah Lawrence College; Saylar McGuiness, College of Charleston; Hana Miller, Allegheny College; Abbi Nechay, Monmouth University; Spencer Paquette, Virginia Tech; Abigail Plylar,

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Texas Christian University: Kelly Polk, High Point University; Eli Prushansky, New York University; Sami Repass, College of Charleston; Maddy Shanahan, University of Maryland, College Park; Audrey Stearns, Gettysburg College; Abby Taylor, University of Vermont; Max Taylor, Elon University; Sam Tinkler, Belmont University; Elizabeth Todorov, University of Maryland, College Park; Madison Van Orden, University of Tampa; Devin Wallace, Furman University: Molly White, University of Delaware; Alec Willing, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; and Enzo Zechiel, Lehigh University.

Above top left, Valedictorian Kathryn Marini is pictured with Acting Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso; Above top right, Madison Van Orden is escorted across campus by her parents, Eric and Jill Van Orden of Berlin, followed by her sister Allie (WPS ‘17) and her grandmother Joyce Van Orden.

Above are Salutatorian Damiana Colley and Best All-Round Student Quinn McColgan.

Stevenson United Methodist Resuming In-Person Church Services Every Sunday At 9 a.m.

– No Sunday School – Social Distancing & Masks Required

Stevenson United Methodist Church

123 North Main St., Berlin, Md. 410-641-1137 • www.stevensonchurch.org

– Service Will Be Livestreamed On Facebook

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OC Police Chief Right With New Approach HOW WE SEE IT

It’s tough to see anything but “lip service” in this week’s response to the lawlessness and unruly antics of large crowds in Ocean City. The same old elected officials’ predictable tough talk came at Monday night’s council meeting. The comments were expected and sang the same tune as the last 20 years whenever things go wrong in the resort.

Though the tough talk hit all the right notes, we gave the city too much credit when we wrongly figured an action plan with at least a detail or two about changes would accompany the heartfelt comments. What we did see was true leadership from Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, who was blunt and warned city officials a more “holistic effort” toward these weekends of lawlessness must be undertaken.

While some were more effective than others, the Mayor and Council members were sincere with their assessment and disgust of recent events, but their remarks understandably brought eyerolls. A review of articles over the last two decades following similar weeks of violent incidents confirm the comments are all the same.

Buzzuro’s voice stood out among the tough talk. He was blunt. His officers need help now, and they better have it by the end of September when the worst week of the year arrives – the spinoff of the relocated H2Oi event.

“Our officers are working hard. They

may be somewhat tired, but they are going to press on. We will get through this. The ages of those who are getting arrested are really not our seniors, very, very few 16-, 17-, 18-year old. They are more in the 20s, mid-20 and even in the 30s, and there are serious crimes they are being charged with,” the chief said.

“One thing we have to do is really consider … good news is good news, bad news is bad news. We have to be transparent. We have a lot of arrests.

We have a lot of people who are going to be charged with the violence that has occurred here. We need to put this information out. People have to know what is going on. People have to know the capabilities of their police force that’s protecting them. I know that information, although we don’t want to put it out, but the 15 guns in the last nine days. Right about now they need to know it. Throughout the country, the grain is against the police. There are a lot of communities who want the police to do a lot less and a lot less hands on.

We all know what the marching orders of this police department is and remains – for us to be vigilant, to be proactive and to never retreat and never give up the town. For me, and these are my words, we never will. We are not going to back down. We are going to keep pressing forward, but there has to be changes and there has to be an understanding especially when we move into September with that

[H2Oi spinoff] event that’s coming our way. It can’t be on the backs of law enforcement. It’s a holistic effort. We have got to figure out some ways to figure out that dynamic coming our way here in September and that’s not only after we get out of this mess that we are in right now in June. But I’m optimistic because I’m a perennial optimistic that we will. I want the public to rest assure we are doing everything that we can possibly can to keep peace in this town.”

Buzzuro and the department followed through with the transparency promise, sending out multiple police reports and press releases throughout the week. This is a welcomed change.

There is no reason to hide anything especially in this day and age of social media. The public needs to know arrests are being made and we need to see the ages and looks of the criminals.

Instead of hiding information and not wanting to let people know what’s happening because it could impact tourism, the concept is now we need to let people know our police department is working hard, making arrests and holding people accountable for their actions, including stabbings, carrying guns, stealing credit cards, assaulting others and destroying property. It’s the way it should be. Not reporting the most serious of crimes undermines the hard work of the police department and gives an appearance there’s no accountability.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More Action, Less Talk Needed In Ocean City

Editor: (The following is an open letter to Ocean City.)

You are angry. Why wouldn’t you be?

You are skeptical. Why shouldn’t you be?

Here we are in another June, with the same problems we have every June -- the same except worse, of course.

Every year, we have the same challenges. Every year, our police department works hard to control it. Every year, your elected officials say, “we need to fix it.”

Then next year comes, and we hit the alarm clock like it’s Groundhog Day. I stumbled across an article from The Dispatch in 2013 -- https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2013/08/12/mayorpromises-aggressive-plan-to-address -oc-concerns/ Read it and read this issue’s article regarding this year’s problem. Yes, you should be skeptical about anything your elected officials say (including me).

The purpose of this letter isn’t to provide reasons or excuses. The purpose isn’t to apologize, although I am sorry.

All the elected officials love Ocean City.

None of us want pain. That said, it is not our job to talk, it is our job to do.

The purpose of this letter is not to criticize any individual elected official. I am not holding myself up higher than anyone else. The purpose of this letter isn’t to just say that “we need a plan.”

No, the purpose is to tell you that there is a plan.

The problem is two-pronged: 1. what is in front of us today and 2. the future.

Each requires a different course of action.

Today: For the remainder of the current cycle, enforcement is our tool. We ramped up police visibility and enforcement on Saturday and, while there have been incidents, we have been safer. We have received support from the county and state police. We are grateful. We need to continue this full court press until the game is over. Some have called for a curfew and I was also in support of implementing it this past Saturday. That said, I am not a law enforcement expert. A curfew has its own set of challenges and our police chief says that it is not without potential major unintended consequences such as dispersion, spilling out into streets and neighborhoods, difficulty monitoring, decen-

tralization and lack of visibility. It is unfortunate that the problem is on the Boardwalk but, with cameras and police, it is easier to keep our eyes on things. We needed a major change and it happened with a big increase in police visibility. A curfew remains in the back pocket. I have also asked for a daily report to the public so that we can communicate the prior night’s activity. We cannot include sensitive information but, after years of no action by leadership, you deserve to know the facts. It turns out that the facts are actually better than what is cycled through social media.

The Future: So, what do we do about the future? That is not a police enforcement issue. This is where our leadership needs to step up. Anytime I hear that “we need” this or that, I get concerned. Does that mean that we don’t have it? When we say that “we need a plan” or “we need bold action.”

What does that mean? Certainly, bold action has been in short supply. The good news is that a plan exists. All we “need” to do is to choose to act on it. I have shared a plan with elected officials over the last 10 years, well before SEE NEXT PAGE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I was a councilman. I presented this plan in spreadsheet form 18 months ago to the current mayor and council to show in detail how the plan would be paid for, with no tax increases and no funds needed from the General Fund.

All funds were to come from a revision to the tourism budget as well as the room tax increase. I pushed hard for the room tax increase and my entire goal was to use a portion of those funds to help pay for economic development and marketing initiatives to replace the unsanctioned motor events and our June problems.

You may have heard me shouting from the rooftops about hiring a business development person. This is a professional salesperson that would go out to our feeder markets and sell. I can’t reveal everything because I don’t want other markets to take our ideas, but the premise of the plan is that we identify opportunities and go sell them directly to the types of customers we want.

Our customer acquisition strategy has been to spend money and then “get what we get.” That has served us well in the past, but life is full of blessings and curses. Times are changing, but we are not changing with them. Good leaders identify the change, look around the next corner and make proactive decisions. We have refused to do this. We think that this road we have been on is comfortable and has served us well so we will just keep going straight. Well, we get to these intersections and continue to get hit by a bus. Yet, we refuse to change. We just get up and keep going straight.

We can’t just rely on the same plan.

That leaves us open to the challenges we are experiencing. Like a business would do, we need to 1. identify the customers we want, 2. create products that these customers will want to buy, and 3. go sell it, old school, face to face, guerilla style.

The personal sales effort isn’t to individual households, of course. It is to affinity groups to whom those target markets belong. I have identified four of the groups as A-list prospects. You may have heard me pound the table about youth sports. This is just one example.

I am often labeled the “sports guy” but this market is really just a method to get kids back to Ocean City. Kids means parents. Kids plus parents equal families. Pretty simple formula. Ocean City is close by for many of these families. Kids now play sports and participate in activities year-round. This actually prevents families from taking Ocean City vacations. So, let’s go sell and use sports to bring them here. The more of these guests we have, the less availability we have for guests who do not respect our town.

Further, if city leadership has a cogent plan, then the community will support it and businesses will participate.

If the businesses see that they have another market to rent to, one that is more profitable, then many will get on board and participate. We can then form a "Better Ocean City Hospitality Partnership" where these properties

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sign a pledge of support. I believe that most businesses will see that taking one step back is worth the investment in order to protect and grow Ocean City and the future of their businesses.

We can then propel ourselves forward.

Just like the residents, the businesses just need clarity and direction from the city leadership. Business will be a key piece to any plan.

Remember those four A-list groups?

One of them directly attacks the June problem. I cannot share it publicly because the idea will get stolen. Our competitors are not utilizing this strategy. It is a market sitting there, waiting to be tapped, if we would just create the product and sell it. We can dominate the market. I can't promise that it will solve the problem in one year, but if we get a 50% change in the first year, and we have the full complement of officers (supplemented by the county and state police) with a highly visible presence, then our law enforcement will be in a better position to protect the community. If we cut into the problem by another 50% in year two, then 75% of the problem is gone in two years, replaced with families and respectful guests, the type of business we want.

It will work. The mayor and council just need to agree to shift funds and try bold, new ideas. We have not been willing to do it to this point.

In addition to solving June and popup event problems, this idea has a variety of other benefits, including providing an immediate return on investment on the expense of hiring the economic development person, new funds to pay for our infrastructure improvements, lower costs to operate as public safety and public works expenses will be reduced, new revenues generated will keep property taxes low, and more. Plus, we will re-build the Ocean City brand as one of world class. Other markets have fixed similar issues, we can, too and come out better in the end.

I have tried to be a good “team player” and work with the mayor and council to develop and nurture ideas internally. We move at the speed of standing still, so I am shifting tactics. I will be presenting the plan to the public soon. I need to get updated numbers so that they are accurate when I present. Further, COVID-19 has crushed our budget, so shifting funds may be harder. That said, there may be no more pressing need. Again, the funds come from the tourism budget, which is funded by room tax, paid for by our guests.

To be clear, my intent isn’t to claim that I am holier than the mayor or any other council member. None of us want this. We all love Ocean City. We all volunteer countless hours. That said, I will no longer sit back and wait for us to act. Waiting has led to the problems we are experiencing now. Waiting causes the problem to grow.

When I look back to what I could have done to be better the answer is always the same. I could have pushed harder. Pushing harder starts now.

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It was refreshing to see members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council smack themselves around a bit for their inabilities to do what they should have done a long time ago. They have every right to be hard on themselves because the city was clearly not ready for what has transpired this June.

Along with the police chief’s comments, another statement that stood out from Monday’s Zoom council meeting came from Councilman Dennis Dare, who was city manager for 21 years before being elected to the council in 2012.

Dare said whatever changes the city plans to make must be vetted through the business community before being seriously considered. He said in the past the businesses have shot down major changes the city has proposed.

“After every third week in June, after every Cruisin event, after H2Oi, we have these same conversations. It’s like Groundhog Day,” Dare said. “A number of years ago, like 15 years ago, we were threatened with an unauthorized motor vehicle event coming, then Chief of Police DiPino, a captain and I went to Myrtle Beach because they had an event like this there. The citizens threw out a Mayor and Council and elected ones who were bold enough to take action and they did. That had a big effect on that event. ...

We spent three days there and they made up a manual for us. We brought that back and we presented 20 some different recommendations. Very few were initially taken because they wouldn’t be well received perhaps. Over the years, we have implemented two maybe three of those events.”

Dare continued, “The second example I want to give before I get to my point several years ago we had a really bad spring Cruisin. At that time, I was chairman of the police commission. We workshopped ideas on how to address this behavior. The police commission was unanimous in its recommendation and brought it before the full Mayor and Council. … As I tried to present it, I was heckled by some prominent business members.

All the support that was there disappeared within minutes. My point is if we are going to move forward we are going to be bold and we are going to regain control during some of these events. We are going to need the support of the business community. We certainly have the support of the public … we have to make sure as we move forward on this the business community is involved and committed or we are going to fail again.”

The point here is it will take what Police Chief Ross Buzzuro calls “a holistic approach” when the city becomes overrun with the wrong element. It’s going to happen again in late September with the H2Oi event.

As the chief said, “we can’t arrest our way out of this mess.”

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is the authoritative body many businesses and school systems are looking to for guidance when making health and safety recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem is the CDC’s recommendations are perfect world scenarios not realistic to apply. Are the CDC’s guidelines binding or advisory? This is a question to be answered especially when it comes to schools.

I read the entire Maryland State Department of Education’s Recovery Plan in May as well as this month’s update. As I read through the plan, I found countless examples of how the CDC says school should look in the fall. If public school systems are mandated to follow the CDC’s guidelines exactly, it’s going to be impossible to reopen with a normal schedule. Small class sizes will require many more teachers or more likely less students allowed at school at any given time. The plan includes a variety of options for students including one-day and two-day rotations of in-person learning with distance learning mixed in on days when students are not at school. Even more staggering is the recommendation for bus transportation for students.

On buses, the plan reads the CDC recommends, “a child sits one to a seat and by alternating the rows in which students sit. For a 77-passenger bus, this would allow for approximately 13 students to be transported. It is understood that by adding social distancing requirement for all riders, the number able to be transported on a 77-passenger bus drops to 8 (not counting the driver). Local school systems may not be able to meet the demands of adherence to CDC recommendations. However, each school system must put into practice, innovative ways to combat the spread of COVID-19. Some examples can be: Encouraging use of face coverings when use of alternate rows for seating is not possible. Allowing siblings from the same household to sit together in the same seat. Recommending passengers sit in the same seat going to and returning from the trip. ...”

The key is Maryland, like other states, must grant regional flexibility to school systems. Worcester County does not need to play by the same rules as Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The plan says school systems must post their recovery plans by Aug. 14 on their websites with the MSDE reviewing the documents prior “to ensure that the plans include and address all requirements for opening schools.”

There is much to be decided on the school front, but for any chance at any normalcy in September for this rural area the state must grant local control and give sway to local decision makers. The problem is this has not been how Maryland has handled its reopening. The governor has mandated what can happen with no allowance for going beyond his orders.

Page 40 FROM PAGE 39 Since my voice hasn’t had impact, a new tactic must be used.

I will present the plan to the public and the public can put pressure on the mayor and council. This may be the only thing that motivates us to action.

John Gehrig Ocean City (The writer is an Ocean City Councilman.)

Pier Deal Not Best For OC Editor: Managing Editor Shawn Soper recent article detailing the City Council’s violation of the Open Meeting Law was very instructive. However, I must take exception to his comment that few would argue with the benefits Ocean City obtained in reaching the new agreement. Here is why.

In order to determine if the $9.1 million was the best deal that could be made by the city over the 35-year life of the agreement, the city should have obtained various bid proposals from different companies. Competitive bidding should have help Ocean City get the best price and contract terms for the pier and allows the town to get the best mix of the products and services.

Unfortunately, over the 18 months that the city “secretly” negotiated the franchise agreement extension, the talks

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR were limited to the company currently having the franchise.

The Open Meetings Compliance Board’s opinion stated that its review of the council’s agenda and materials for the Dec. 2, 2019 meeting found that was no competitive bidding was under discussion — no request for competitive proposals or bids was even contemplated.

While direct comparisons may be difficult, other cities have piers similar to the Ocean City pier and have developed alternative approaches. For example, according to a news article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the Daytona Beach Pier that is perched over the Atlantic Ocean generated $4 million in rental payments over nine years from Joe’s Crab Shack, a 10,900 square feet restaurant on the pier. Joe’s Crab Shack pays Daytona Beach both base rent and percentage rent that kicks in if a certain revenue threshold is reached each year. The popular seafood eatery has had total annual gross sales ranging from about $8 million to $9 million.

With this type of financial information and other cost and value measures, Ocean City would have been in a better position to compare and contrast

the benefits of a range of proposal for using its pier to determine if the $9.1 million was the best available proposal.

Joseph Potter Ocean City

Out Of Control Scenes Editor: I am sitting at my home in Flourtown, Pa. on a Monday afternoon and have had time to consider what I witnessed in the past two weekends in Ocean City. It makes me sad to write this letter. I have been at the Ocean Hideaway on 18th Street since 1978. Seen five decades there. When I was a young man, I worked for the Allens at Funcade at 9th street. I have seen a lot on the Boardwalk, beach and ocean.

A few years ago, I was assaulted by a drunk person that I deigned to stop from urinating on the front of our building.

This year I called the police at around 12:30 early Sunday June 7 when there was essentially a riot taking place at 19th Street. That activity pales in comparison to what I witnessed on the Internet this past week.

There is literally zero enforcement of any law that I see. Smoking (ciga-

rettes, vapes and plenty of marijuana) takes place freely on the beach and Boardwalk. I watch the police ride up and down past people and they do not say a word. People walk openly on the Boardwalk with alcohol. I understand this has been a challenging season, but it is absolutely out of control.

Many of the people I see walking on the Boardwalk or on the beach appear closer to animals in their behavior than human. What have we become? It starts with actually enforcing the laws on the books. I realize the police have a tremendous amount on their plate.

Uptown or Delaware is starting to look more and more attractive. Ocean City government please do something about this disaster that is taking place in front of you. I have a 9-year-old daughter and we no longer walk on the Boardwalk after dark.

Andrew Matson Flourtown, Pa

Missed Coverage Editor: As a loyal reader of your newspaper I was disappointed to see your lack of coverage of last weekend’s gatherings in our area related to the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. That killing has led to mostly peaceful demonstrations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This has opened up a serious dialogue on race relations in our country and hopefully will result in positive changes in understanding the social dynamics of our nation and community.

I believe your newspaper should have covered the prayer vigil for George Floyd at our local Tyree A.M.E church on the evening of June 5. About 150 people in about 80 cars listened to local religious leaders, both Black and White, speak about the police killing of George Floyd and others and prayed for their families.

My wife and I attended the event and were moved by the proceedings.

You did have a compelling cover photo of Saturday’s march but no interviews with the organizers of or any of the participants in either event. With all that’s happening nationally, it would be great to hear local viewpoints.

My wife and I appreciate all you do providing coverage of local politics and events. I encourage you to cover our local reactions to national events of this importance.

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Top Producer Named OCEAN CITY – Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva has announced the May top producers for its Maryland locations.

Top listing volume for individual agents went to Kimberly Lucido-McCabe of the Ocean City office and Michael Dunn of the Salisbury office.

Top listing volumes for teams went to the Fritschle Barker Group (Grant Fritschle, Jon Barker, Clint Bickford, Bryan Coates and Mark Barker) of the Ocean City office and the Sell Delmarva Group of the Salisbury office (Kate Deckenback, Chris Lane, Wendy Stever, Gillian Walsh and Katrilla Giddens).

Top written volume for individual agents went to Kimberly Lucido-McCabe for Ocean City and Tim Dennis of the Salisbury office. Top written volume for teams went to the Fritschle Barker Group of the Ocean City office and the Sell Delmarva of the Salisbury office.

Top sales volume awards for individuals went to Jay Pierorazio Ocean City office and Michael Dunn of the Salisbury office. Top sales volume for teams went to the Fritschle Barker Group of the Ocean City office and the Sell Delmarva Group of the Salisbury office Individual agents and teams also were recognized for highest units of the month of May: Kimberly Lucido-McCable won for the most listings; Melanie Shoff won for the most contracts written; and Michael Dunn received top

honors for the most closings. The Fritschle Barker Group won for the highest number of new listings and most ratified contracts, and the The Moore Team of the Ocean City office won for highest number of closings.

Promotion Announced SALISBURY – SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate has announced the promotion of Rick Tilghman to managing director.

Amy and Brent Miller, executive managing directors and principals at SVN|Miller said Tilghman will oversee all daily operations of Brokerage, Property Management, Maintenance and Business Development.

Since starting his commercial real estate career in 2005, Tilghman has been involved in over 500 commercial real estate transactions. Tilghman served as an advisor from 2005-2012 and business development manager from

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2012-2016. In 2016, Tilghman was promoted to director of property management specializing in the asset management of commercial properties.

“Over the past eight years, Rick has been an invaluable member of the SVN|Miller Team. Increasing property management business by 55%, helped develop and grow a maintenance and janitorial department by 300%, and hiring over 12 new employees are some notable accomplishments RICK during his tenure as di- TILGHMAN rector of property management,” said Amy Miller.

Tilghman earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation within his first two years in the business and has earned his Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation.

SALISBURY – Advisor Christian Phillips recently represented local nonprofit, Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE), in the purchase of 314 Civic Avenue in Salisbury. The 2,800-square-foot freestanding office building satisfies MCE’s need for additional space and enhanced visibility as they expand their footprint on the Eastern Shore.

In the new location, Maryland Capital Enterprises will continue operating as a nonprofit organization developing business plans, providing business development training and issuing small business loans. In addition to these services, Civic Avenue will also house the Women’s Business Center, a branch of the organization designed to empower and support women in business throughout Maryland.

“Nonprofit organizations tend to have very dynamic operations and needs,” said Phillips. “Having a firm grasp on the role that they play within the community or in this case, state, was crucial in matching them with a property that checked all of their boxes.”

Phillips worked closely with MCE to ensure the successful transition into the Civic Avenue property. The seller, Wraparound Maryland, was represented by Tonney Insley of SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate.

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BERLIN – Cyberattacks have increased significantly since many of the world’s employees started working from home. The healthcare industry alone has experienced a 500% increase in attacks in the last few months. Staying secure while employees are working from home is incredibly important today.

Q: With the increase in cyberattacks due to the pandemic, how can

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businesses make sure they have the right security in place?

A: The focus needs to be on remote access security. In the past, hackers were just sending random e-mails hoping to get someone to click. Now, they are posing as companies or vendors with coronavirus solutions, luring them to click on links that install malware or convince users to divulge sensitive information like usernames and passwords.

Requiring multifactor authentication will help safeguard against this.

It’s also very important for companies to continually remind employees about security best practices – watch for suspicious emails, send simulated phishing attacks and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Employees who do receive suspicious emails or links need to be diligent a-bout reporting them so others will be alert-ed. While training is one important layer of security, other layers such as web filtering, up-to-date an- SAM CARD tivirus and firewalls are also essential for a comprehensive security solution.

Configuring remote desktop access for remote employees needs to be done smartly. Hastily opening remote access ports on your firewall will leave you highly susceptible to cyberattacks.

Q: Why is it important to have a disaster recovery plan right now, and what should it include?

A: It’s always important to have a disaster recovery plan in place because it’s not just pandemics that can be disastrous and render your offices uninhabitable. Now is the time to re-examine your work-from-home policies, as you are experiencing firsthand what’s working and what isn’t. Having the plan in place and testing it is key to disaster recovery.

Disaster recovery plans need to have: An assigned team that responds to the disaster with each member’s responsibilities outlined. Team members should represent company departments such as IT, accounting and human resources. Designate one person to handle the media and communications.

Q: What is your best piece of advice for staying secure in the current climate?

A: Perform a review with your trusted IT resource to make sure you do not have any security gaps that could lead to a data breach. Keeping users and data access secure is a big challenge for businesses working remotely. If you leave it up to your employees to protect your equipment and data, you’re putting your business at risk.

Outsourcing to IT experts is a wise choice as cybersecurity involves a lot more than just installing a firewall and setting up anti-virus software. You might want to roll the dice and hope your employee doesn’t have a keylogger on their home computer instead of spending money on a company-owned laptop.

But, consider the cost to your business if you do suffer a breach.

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Daily programs will be offered at the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum at the south end of the Boardwalk.

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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum will again this summer offer daily programs for the families to enjoy.

In 1891, the surfmen working at the Ocean City Life Saving Station strived to meet their twofold mission -- to prevent shipwrecks and rescue ships in distress. The surfmen were faced with countless unrelenting storms, head high snowdrifts and bone-chilling weather. The conditions never wavered the surfmen’s mission to rescue lives. Fast forward 128 years later and the station has taken on a new mission -- to inspire and support the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City.

With proper precautions in place, such as mandatory masks for all visitors and employees, hand sanitizing stations and reduced museum capacity, the museum will continue to offer an array of programs and unique museum experiences. All summer programs will be taking place outside of the museum, allowing visitors to spread out. The daily fish feeding program has been switched out for our newest program, Saltwater Fishing Then and Now. On Mondays through Saturdays at 11 a.m., the museum will provide a glimpse into the history of sportfishing in Ocean City and provide angler tips to

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make your next fishing trip a success for the whole family.

When touring the museum this summer, visitors will notice the newest exhibit, A Feminine Touch: The story of the women who had a hand in shaping a town. Learn about the profound impact women have made within Ocean City from the 1800s through the 1990s. This display of historic photographs, postcards, military awards and women’s clothing provides a view into the lives of several influential women. With a focus on the hospitality industry, this exhibit will cover a group of eight forward-thinking women who represented what is now known as the “Petticoat Regime.” These women were entrepreneurs who owned and operated some of the town’s first hotels. In addition to showcasing entrepreneurs and women in uniform, individuals who committed acts of bravery are woven into this timeline as well.

The full weekly summer programming, which will be offered outside the museum grounds to heighten safety opportunities, includes Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m., Saltwater Fishing Then & Now; Monday, 10 a.m., History of our Surfmen; Tuesday, 10 a.m., Beach Safety; Thursday, 10 a.m., All about Sharks; and Friday, 10 a.m., Land Sky and Sea.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – Candidates in this summer’s Ocean Pines Association election shared their views in a virtual forum this week.

Incumbents Colette Horn and Doug Parks and newcomer Stuart Lakernick voiced their opinions on the recovery from COVID-19, cell phone coverage and golf among other topics in Wednesday evening’s forum. Steve Habeger, chairman of the community’s elections committee, reminded members they’d be receiving ballots next month. Voters will fill two seats.

“Our goal is to mail ballots to eligible voters the week of July 6 and all ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5,” he said. “Ballots can be dropped in the ballot box, which will be located in the lobby of the administration building, or mailed back using the business reply envelope that will be in your materials that you’re sent.”

The first question candidates were asked to respond to related to managing the community in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks said the key was adhering to state and federal mandates. He said that while people wanted to move out of the lockdown phase, it was critical that any risks were minimized and safety was paramount.

“It’s a delicate balance,” he said.

Lakernick said he thought his experience as a doctor would be a benefit to the community as it recovered from the health situation.

“I want to open things up like anybody else but we need to do it smart,” he said. “We need to wear face coverings, we need to have social distancing.”

Horn agreed that adhering to government mandates was important.

“The other thing the board needs to do is set a positive example for observing those mandates,” she said. “We’re the public face of the association. We need to be the people that show that we wear masks, we do social distancing, we have faith in the safety of our amenities with observance of the guidelines and the mandates that are put in place.”

Candidates were also asked how they’d approach management of the association’s golf course. Parks, citing two previous unsuccessful attempts at outsourcing management of the course, said he thought the right model was currently in place.

“The current in-house management of that amenity is well served by the current staff,” he said.

Lakernick said he thought the brand new clubhouse at the course would be a key to its future success.

“Marketing, marketing, marketing,” he said, adding that staff should promote use of the new building and also encourage outside play. “I don’t know that we’re ever going to turn a profit on the golf course but we could definitely lose less.”

Horn agreed with Parks’ view of current management.

“I’m really proud of our golf team. I think they’re doing a great job,” she said.

Pictured, from left, are incumbents Doug Parks and Colette Horn and challenger Stuart Lakernick.

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When asked to share thoughts on whether the amenities should pay for themselves, Horn said that user fees should cover their costs to the extent possible. She said the association should strive to deliver the best service possible with the least amount of

subsidy required.

“I think the important thing is to balance the quality and the access to the amenities with the cost,” she said.

Lakernick echoed her concern about quality but suggested more emphasis be put on fees paid by non-residents.

“I know this may not be popular but outside folks using our amenities pay for them also,” he said. “We need to increase some of the fees for some of the outsiders that come in so we can help subsidize it, off put some of the costs.”

Parks referenced the resolution that mandated that the association run its amenities in “a business-like manner.”

He agreed that the board should perhaps look at increasing fees for outsiders.

“Maybe we should have that as an item,” he said.

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When asked how they’d improve cell phone service in the Pines, candidates agreed another cell tower was needed.

“We need more towers but nobody wants them in their backyard,” Lakernick said, adding that community WiFi in public areas could benefit residents.

Parks said community WiFi was a good idea and the board was already working to do that.

“We don’t know the coverage areas but it’s certainly something that could be a potential contingency should we not be able to have another tower,” he said.

“Unless we get another tower I don’t know what other options we have.”

Horn agreed, saying, “Another cell tower is probably going to be the solution we’re going to have to look at.”

To view the video of this week’s candidate forum, visit www.oceanpines.org.

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SALISBURY – Sports tournaments returned to Wicomico County last weekend, as Fruitland Baseball’s School’s Out Bash tournament kicked off at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex.

As kids ages 8-18 took to the fields Saturday morning, their excitement was palpable.

"None of this happened by accident,” said Steve Miller, director of Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism. “Many hours were spent to prepare for this moment.”

The complex looks a little different now. Bleachers are taped off or removed completely, spectator areas are marked with spray painted Xs on the ground indicating appropriate physical distancing, and other safety precautions are being taken. No one seemed to mind the new look.

Opening the complex to tournament

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play was a result of weeks of planning and preparation between Recreation & Parks, the Wicomico County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services.

“They have been instrumental in guiding us as we prepared to reopen,” Miller said.

Preparation was necessary on the tournament organizers’ side as well, and Miller was impressed by Fruitland Baseball and its volunteers.

“This was a total team effort,” Miller said. “I couldn't be more proud of the staff and volunteers who made this possible. It is inspiring to see what we can do when we work together."

County Executive Bob Culver was pleased to welcome players back to county fields over the weekend.

“It is important that families have some sense of normalcy in their lives af-

ter the last three months,” said Culver.

“It was a true undertaking for our employees to take the necessary steps to safely resume tournaments in Wicomico County. I applaud them for their hard work.”

The return to tournament play was welcomed by organizers and participants alike.

“It’s just good to be outside watching the kids enjoy themselves,” said Kristen Wheatley, an Eastern Shore Force 14U parent, who attended the event on Saturday. “Everyone was social distancing. It was neat to see all the kids following the rules, and the parents, and the umpires and everything.”

“It’s time to let these kids out and be normal,” Wheatley said.

Miller echoed that sentiment, saying, “It’s great to see the kids back out on the ballfields.”

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In-Person Meetings

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – After three months of virtual meetings, the Mayor and Council will meet in person at City Hall next week in a work session with a hybrid format.

For nearly three months, the Mayor and Council have been holding regular public meetings and work sessions, along with a myriad of special sessions, in a virtual format via Zoom.

With Maryland now in stage two of its COVID-19 recovery plan and more public and private entities reopening, the Mayor and Council will resume meeting in person, in public at City Hall for next Tuesday’s work session in a hybrid format to accommodate at least one member.

Last week, Councilman Tony DeLuca made a motion to return to open public meetings in council chambers at City Hall with many of the key COVID19 numbers in Maryland declining and more and more restrictions being relaxed. However, after Councilman Dennis Dare expressed he remained uncomfortable returning to quickly to the open, in-person public meeting format, that measure was put on the backburner to allow staff to come up with a hybrid format to allow Dare to continue to participate remotely.

As a result, staff came up with a plan that includes most of the Mayor and Council members, staff, the public and the press to resume meeting at City Hall with Dare participating remotely via Zoom. The traditional livestream of the meetings will be available to the public and videos of the meetings will continue to be posted on the town’s website the following day.

Attendees will enter the council chambers via the entrance to City Hall at 3rd Street near the gazebo. A signin sheet will be posted including names, addresses and contact information for attendees. Those participating or attending the public meetings will have to complete a wellness monitoring form and each attendee will have a temperature check by trained staff.

The council will be distanced socially on a dais, as will the various staff members in attendance. The attending public is required to practice social distancing using common sense when choosing their seats. Hand sanitizer will be available and the wearing of masks is optional but encouraged.

Attendees will be allowed and encouraged to speak or ask questions during the regular public comment period, but there will be no availability for public comment via the virtual Zoom format. Attendees cannot distribute documents to the council. Instead, any documents can be handed, or ideally, forwarded to the city clerk electronically.

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he term “digital detox” has been tossed around a lot of late as a result of the COVID19 outbreak, remote workplaces and digital learning.

If current news events allow me, I try my best to take a break each weekend. It’s good for the soul to stay off the laptop and cell phone as much as possible at least a couple days a week. As for my kids, who are 12 and 10 years old now, they could certainly use a little “digital diet” these days.

School for the last three months required a lot of computer time, but with quarantine in full effect there’s no question electronics have been in high use.

With homeschool days behind her, Pam set out with nothing but the best intentions Monday. She wanted to get the kids out of the house early and do something fun. I suggested maybe lunch and miniature golf as I went out the door to work. She must have liked the idea as that’s where she headed.

While I was on a Zoom meeting, she sent me a video and pictures from their putt-putt match. It was great to see them out and about having fun. Quarantine has come with a lot of family challenges and too much screen time and video games has been a top concern during many days. At the height of the pandemic, I couldn’t even muster the energy to argue with the kids they are on their iPads and video consoles too much. It was silly. I figured they were dealing with enough and could just go ahead and veg out, especially on rainy days. In some ways, being on their devices helped with the isolation aspect.

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all was fun. Later that night while catching and recapping the day, I asked her about it. She then proceeded to detail how it went.

Carson refused to wear his mask.

He insisted on having the same color club as his brother. Beckett refused to take any advice from his mom, contemplating often to God why he would decide to make him bad at putt-putt golf.

He later told me, “it must be a 2020 thing,” as I made the mistake of asking him if he made any hole-in-ones.

Continuing with Pam’s recap, she ended up winning, Beckett pouted about it and Carson wanted to play again while Beckett was upset about the long lines at the Baja go-karts.

Evidently their mom had enough of it all and decided to grab lunch and head to the harbor to eat and watch the boats. While Carson was enjoying the sights and sounds, Pam said she spent most of her time making Beckett sit still while he ate and stay off on his phone. When I asked what they did after lunch, she gave me a look that said it all. They came home because she had enough fun for one day with our kids.

At the end, she summed up, “but it was still fun for the most part.”

Now that’s a typical mom comment.

One of the keys to parenting is to have a short memory and to forgive. She has that part down cold.

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hough feelings are mixed, we always try and get the kids involved in our projects around the house. Of late, we have been focusing on outside improvements.

I would be lying if I said it was fun involving them in the work, but we think having them help a bit will result in them being proud of themselves when the job is complete.

For instance, we are currently working on a project transforming a 15-

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Carson is usually good for about an hour a day and Beckett averages about 20 minutes. Their reasons for quitting vary. Carson gets tired, and Beckett gets bored (although he disguises it as heat exhaustion leading to fatigue).

We are fine with any help they provide. Any shovel full they knock out is that much less for their mom and me. The reality is it’s hard work and I completely understand it’s not a lot of fun. I was their age once and I get it. However, there is something to be said for being involved in a project and having some pride in the hard work later once it’s completed.

One evening I was looking over our work with a drink in hand. Carson saw me, grabbed a juice box and sat with me. Every now and again Carson likes to imitate, and this was one of those times. If I took a drink, he did as well. If I put my hand on my face, he followed suit and so on.

Beckett came outside when he saw us sitting around admiring our work. He’s more of an entertainer than an imitator, so he grabbed a shovel and started playing the air guitar with a nearby rake as his microphone.

Carson then began imitating his big brother. It was all well and fun until their antics got rough, causing a retaining wall we had built earlier that day to cave in entirely. Beckett said he would fix it tomorrow. At that point, I just had to walk away.

(The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)

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BERLIN – Atlantic General Health System (AGHS) has announced patients now have the option to schedule telehealth visits with their primary care providers and specialists.

These video visits are conducted securely through the FollowMyHealth (FMH) patient portal, and patients can log in to consult with their provider using a desktop computer, tablet or smart phone.

“When patients can’t easily make it to the office for a visit due to their schedule, transportation issues or because they’re observing social distancing efforts during the pandemic, video visits may be the perfect alternative,” said Jonathan Bauer, vice president of information services at Atlantic General Hospital and Health System, who oversees the development of electronic medical record and patient portal features.

Video visits aren’t appropriate for every situation, with much depending on the reason for an appointment. Sore throat, cold and flu symptoms, suspected urinary tract infections, rashes and other skin issues, diarrhea and vomiting, and eye problems are among the most common reasons for a video visit.

Medication check-ups for those with chronic conditions are another good use of the technology.

Atlantic General launched the service during the height of the COVID19 pandemic when Medicare and commercial insurance carriers relaxed their restrictions on video-based telehealth.

However, in addition to allowing patients to avoid public places, thereby reducing the spread of the virus, the convenience of video visits removes barriers to care often encountered by populations with known health disparities.

“Not having a car to get to an appointment or an inability to get time off work – those problems aren’t as significant when you can talk to your doctor from work or home during a video chat,” said Donna Nordstrom, director of community health at Atlantic General Hospital.

In addition to video visits, patients with a FMH portal account can send messages to their provider, view a vaccination history and other health records, review test results, request prescriptions refills and review medication lists with a few taps or clicks.

Atlantic General continues to modify the FMH patient portal to offer more value and convenience to patients and to improve the overall experience.

Within the next few months, patients will be able to complete pre-appointment forms through the portal. Future goals include adding appointment scheduling and bill management features.

For more information about video visits with Atlantic General Health System, visit www.agh.care/videovisits.

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with Scott Lenox Greetings all and Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. We had a pretty awesome week of fishing this past week and now that kids are “officially” getting out of school we will have more and more visitors to Ocean City and more and more anglers on the water.

Governor Hogan has relaxed COVID19 restrictions even more so party boats are allowed more anglers and fishing tournaments this season may be able to see some spectators. The good news is that most tournaments from here on out are going to happen with spectators or not starting with this weekend’s Small Boat Tournament put on by the Ocean City Marlin Club. The big story this past week was the offshore fishing for yellowfin tuna and bigeye that exploded late last week in areas around the Poor Man’s and Baltimore Canyons. The fish were scattered early last week with some boats picking up four or five fish while others caught nothing. That all changed late in the week when the fleet found the fish slightly inshore of the 1,200 fathoms they had been fishing in and put the kibosh on them.

Most of the offshore fleet caught yel-

lowfin tuna in the 30- to 50-pound range and several boats caught their limit of three fish per person. The best baits were trolled skirted ballyhoo, squid daisy chains and squid spreader bars and most of the action took place in the Poor Man’s and Baltimore Canyons with some fish coming from the Rockpile.

There were some nice sized bigeye tuna mixed in with the yellowfin with several fish over 100 pounds. The largest I saw was a fish of just over 200 pounds that hit the dock at Sunset Marina. There was even a nice longfin tuna, or true albacore, caught by the PYY Marine crew last last week. Water temperatures are still hovering in the mid-60s so we should have a shot at more tuna action over the coming weeks. Hopefully they stick around in good numbers until the Ocean City Tuna Tournament slated for July 10-12 at the Ocean City Fishing Center.

Sea bass fishing over ocean structure was very good again last week and anglers targeting them caught a few more flounder as well. The ocean going party and charter boats caught some SEE PAGE 52

This crew had an awesome time muscling in 14 healthy yellowfin tuna on board the Wrecker with Captain Jeremy Blunt.

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Above left, this father-and-son team had a great day of fishing with Captain Kane Bounds of the Fish Bound when they had a limit of sea bass and six keeper flounder. Above middle, Captain Dan Stauffer of the Fin Chaser out of the Talbot Street Pier put this group on 12 stud yellowfin. Above right, Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service put this duo on four keeper flounder while drifting double lead head rigs. Bottom left, Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters trolled up this beautiful mahi on a trip outside the Poor Man’s Canyon. Bottom right, this limit of yellowfin tuna ended up in the fish box of the Fish On with Captain Andrew Dotterweich.

Opposite page, top left, Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star put this angler on a double header of jumbo sea bass while fishing ocean structure.

Opposite page, top right, Yvonne Saville and her crew from Wilmington, Del. boxed a limit of nice yellowfin tuna on board the Marli with Captain Mark Hoos.

Opposite page, middle left, Mike Runkles, Courtney Reges and Andrew Bugg used the Fish in OC Deadly Double with pink Gulp and minnows to land three keeper flounder from behind Assateague Island. Opposite page, middle right, Captain Brian Porter and the crew of Boss Hogg out of Sunset Marina had a limit of yellowfin tuna on a trip to the Poor Man’s Canyon. Opposite page, bottom left, Captain Anthony Matarese Jr. and the crew of Reel Chaos had an incredible day with several 50-pound yellowfin tuna and some big bigeye tuna. Opposite page, bottom right, this squad boated 15 yellowfin tuna and three bigeye tuna up to 132 pounds while fishing on board the Osprey with Captain Joe Drosey.

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FROM PAGE 51 limits of 15 fish per person with some very nice fish well over the 12 ½-inch size limit. Pool winners on the local party boats were usually in the 18- to 21-inch range. Inshore sea bass charters Fish Bound with Captain Kane Bounds, Ocean City Guide Service with Captain John Prather and Chasin’ Tides Charters with Captain Chase Eberle all had sea bass limit trips with some fish well over 4 pounds. I’ve heard of some fish being caught on bare hooks, but the best baits have been squid, clam, crab and Gulp baits. I’m seeing keeper sea bass from ocean structure just a few miles off the beach, but the further east you go the bigger the fish seem to get.

Back bay fishing for flounder was “okay” for the second week in a row which is better than it was for the last part of May, but it’s still not as good as it could be. The “slur” in our back bays has cleared up a little and water clarity has improved slightly so flounder fishing has improved over the past several days. Fish can be found in both shallow and deeper water this time of year and more fish will be caught in deeper water as bay temperatures continue to rise.

There were scattered reports coming from all over the bay last week, but the best catches came from the Thorofare and from behind Assateague Island in depths between 6 and 15 feet of water.

Gulp swimming mullet in 4” or 5” in white, pink and “salmon” red are still doing well baited on the Fish in OC Dale Timmons’ Deadly Double. I’ve seen some larger fish caught on this same combination, but with the added attrac-

tion of a live minnow. Fishing around the south jetty has improved over the past week as well with some sheepshead, black drum, rockfish and tautog being caught. Tautog are out of season until July 1, but the other species are good to go. Sand fleas and crab baits have been the best baits for black drum and sheepshead while bucktails and Roy Rigs have been producing rockfish bites. Most of the rockfish have been in the 15- to 24-inch range, but there have also been some keeper fish in the 28 inches to 35 inches slot reported.

This weekend is the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 41st Annual Small Boat Tournament, which is an event for boats 34 feet and under in length. There are inshore and offshore divisions to enter and boats can fish either or both if they choose. The offshore division has categories for tuna, dolphin and billfish release while the inshore division has

categories for flounder, sea bass, bluefish and rockfish. Boats are permitted to fish one of two days for each division, but may also fish inshore one day and offshore another provided they enter both divisions. Weigh ins are Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. For more information on the event you can call the Ocean City Marlin Club at 410-213-1613. You do not have to be a member of the Ocean City Marlin Club to fish this event. If you’re out on the water this weekend make sure you give us a wave if you see us fishing the Small Boat Tournament in the Fish in OC skiff, we will definitely be out there. Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

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GUARDING THE BEACH

BY DAMIEN SANZOTTI

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OCEAN CITY – Are there sharks in the ocean? This is a question that I get asked on almost a daily basis. While I would agree that sharks are an interesting topic, statistically speaking they are not among the most dangerous things at the beach. Rip currents, lighting and sand hole collapses have all caused more deaths. Out of those three, the public is most naive about the dangers of sand hole collapses.

Here in Ocean City the beach patrol enforces an ordinance in which a hole’s maximum depth should be no greater than knee deep for the person standing in the hole or the smallest person in the group. That means if I dig a hole for my son or daughter to stand in, it must be less than knee deep for him or her, not me.

With large populations in the water and spread out across the beaches it is sometimes difficult for the lifeguards to

spot a hole being dug behind the umbrellas on the beach. If you notice someone digging a large hole, please notify the lifeguard immediately so we can address the issue. If we see a hole that is knee deep we are going to ask that you stop digging. If a guard spots a deep hole, they are trained to fill it in right away. Even when the hole is knee deep please avoid tunneling. Our latest event occurred two summers when a young girl kept asking the lifeguard if the hole she was digging was too deep. She kept it below knee depth, laid down in it and began to dig a tunnel. As she dug, the tunnel became large enough she could only fit her head in, and as soon as she did that it collapsed one her head.

Thankfully, her parents and the lifeguard were only feet away and assisted her out in less than ten seconds of the collapse. She made it out ok but was very shaken!

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In Ocean City there have been two fatalities in the past 30 years due to a sand-hole collapse (one was a 12-year-old at 7 p.m.), and three awfully close calls to people in a hole that they were digging. There was an incident involving a 12-yearold boy that made naDAMIEN tional news about 10 SANZOTTI summers ago. One of the reasons this made national news is probably due to the positive outcome. The Ocean City Beach Patrol saved a boy who suffocated in a hole on the beach. However, I think we need to consider the fact that if it were not for the lifeguards’ quick response and training the outcome could

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Although the beach patrol is very proactive and effective in monitoring sand hole digging while we are on duty, holes that are being dug after we go off-duty each day pose a serious risk. This risk is not only to those digging the hole but very often these extremely deep holes are attractive to others who find them and want to “play” in them.

(The writer has been with the beach patrol for 17 years and is currently a sergeant. He is a physical education teacher at Berlin Intermediate School.)

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

OCEAN CITY – The year 1965 was a busy one in Ocean City. The Bay Bridge, which had been open for the previous 12 years, and the newly finished Bay Bridge Tunnel were turning the town from a sleepy little beach resort into a major destination. Attractions like the 65th Street Playland Amusement Park as well as hotels and cottages were being built further north.

And the OCBP was given the order by the City Council to start guarding from the Inlet all the way up to the Delaware line, which meant the size of the patrol needed to double and quickly.

It was in 1965 also that Wayne Brubaker and his family had travelled from Alexandria, Va. to Ocean City for their summer vacation. "Bru" (as he would come to be called) was staying in the north end of town in a beach cottage on 87th Street. Crowds were still thin and spread out in those days, so Bru began

talking to the guard on duty there. The guard on duty, George Croaker, must have taken note of the young Brubaker's ability in the water because one day he suggested that Bru take the test for the patrol. Bru agreed and shortly thereafter, Lt. George Schoepf showed up to test the young man "somewhere on lower North Beach."

"It was a cold, overcast day with wind out of the north,” Brubaker recalled. “He told me to get in and swim north a quarter mile, without stopping, until I heard his whistle. It seemed like I didn’t hear his whistle until Christmas, but I passed, went to a motel pool on the Boardwalk to break holds and the next day George put me on a stand.”

For the rest of the summer of 1965, and then for the next six summers, Brubaker guarded the beaches of Ocean City. With his ability and work ethic, he rose through the ranks, becoming a sergeant in 1969 and a lieutenant a year later. Over the course of his career with the OCBP, he saw a lot of action in the surf. He admits that a lot

Wayne “Bru” Brubaker is pictured keeping an eye on the ocean in late 1960s.

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"have all run together," but there was one day that stands out.

Hurricane Faith came roaring up the Atlantic "when I was guarding 6th Street in 1966. Faith had the longest track of any Atlantic tropical cyclone in history. It went by Ocean City, about 200 miles off the coast, but generated very large storm surf from Sept. 1 through the 3. It hit Labor Day weekend with strong, west winds. The skies were sunny and clear and it was hot.”

Brubaker recalled, “That weekend a rip current opened up between 7th and 5th streets. It was the widest surf rip I ever saw then or since. Two of the guards who roomed with me in the old South Division Street OCBP Barracks

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were there that day. Vern Rosenberger was to my north on 7th Street and George Chester was to my south on 5th Street. The three of us made over forty pulls (rescues) each that Saturday.

Another guard, Sandy Deeley, who was even farther north on 8th, was with us many times. The current pulled so hard that on a couple of rescues, it took us swimming as far as 13th Street before we could swim in safely through the breakers. Our last pulls were well after the 5:30 p.m. blow off time, making it a day in general I would never forget."

Like many guards, the summer adventure on the OCBP only lasts so long. In 1972, Brubaker was offered a career position with Southern Railroad and that meant getting on with life and leaving the beach. Brubaker said he can't imagine, "a better place and time to grow up during the summer than Ocean City in the 60’s and 70’s. As a team, the beach patrol was a well-oiled machine dedicated to one simple mission: nobody drowns. I was most proud to be a part of that team and we never failed that mission."

Brubaker would go on to have an impressive career in civil engineering, eventually being inducted to the National Academy of Construction. He is now retired, living on the lower Rappahannock River with his wife Sandy.

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Stop by the Cork Bar located on Wicomico Street in OC to fill out an application today!!!

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CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS Must have : Tools, Trans, Driver’s License

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PATTERSON & SONS BUILDERS Call 410-641-9530

LIBRARY DIRECTOR, FRANKFORD DE.

The Frankford Public Library is seeking experienced applicants for the position of Library Director. MLS preferred.

Job description and application information can be found at https://frankford.lib.de.us/about-us/job-opening/

Full Time Receptionist Ocean City, MD A fast-paced construction company is looking for a full time Receptionist to do daily laid-out tasks.

Prior experience answering phones and dealing with the public a plus. Candidate must be proficient in MS Word and knowledgeable in MS Excel, have experience in clerical work, have a professional outlook with outstanding etiquette with phone and customers, high work ethic, be highly organized and attentive to details, fast typist and learner. Position will report directly to the President and Managers of the company.

Responsibilities: answer phones, computer input and database maintenance, type office documents, filing, work closely with customers and employees, daily tasks assigned to the position.

Knowledge with accounts payable and blue prints and construction experience is a plus. Competitive benefits package is available.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Please send resumes to paola@AllStatesConst.com

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Position closes 6/19/2020.

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ROOM ATTENDANTS COMFORT INN GOLD COAST We are seeking to fill Room Attendant positions for our Housekeeping Department.

Hourly rates starting at $13/hour.

Experience preferred, but not necessary.

Please apply in person at 112th St., Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall

HOUSE CLEANING $25/HOUR AVERAGE

Bethany - Selbyville Mostly Weekends Call Rita 203-733-1376 Habla Espanol Come Join Our Winning Team!

HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS We are looking for motivated and dependable candidates to work in our housekeeping operations.

The candidate should possess a solid attention to detail and dedication to high standards. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Prior housekeeping experience a plus but not required. Starting pay $12.00/hour with higher compensation for experience.

Email resume to: jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Storm Shutter & Window Installers Local specialty contractor seeking individuals for our storm shutter division and window division. Experience in storm shutters, windows & doors, and garage doors is a plus, but training is available. Driver’s license and transportation required.

Please forward resume to: paola@masterjackwindows.com.

Applications available on site at 11935 Hammer Road, Bishopville, MD

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Deadline for insertions, cancellations, and payment is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

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Competitive Pay and Benefits Available.

Contact HR at 410-289-4444 or HR@Harrisongp.com

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Apply in Person or Online www.smittymcgees.com 302-436-4716 AUTOMOTIVE - GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! We are an automotive group with parts stores, service centers, and used car dealership...and still growing!

We have locations in the Ocean City, Bethany, and Rehoboth areas. We have openings for:

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Coconuts at Castle in the Sand Hotel is Hiring for Immediate Start.

LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, AREA ATTENDANTS, DISHWASHERS ALL POSITIONS PAY $12-$14/HOUR Outstanding Working Environment.

Come Join Our Family. Apply in Person.

Ask for Jeff or Paulie.

37th Street & Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD Take It Easy Home Services, LLC Hiring responsible, dependable cleaners for full-time or part-time.

If interested, call Brian at 302-542-4304 or Brandon at 302-236-8477.

Sunset Island Ocean City, MD Now Hiring -

Clubhouse Attendants Part-Time 32 hours a week 4 days a week 8 hour shifts $12.00/hour Must be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Excellent people skills a must!

Fax Resume to 410-520-0398 or Email: linda.horensavitz@ casinc.biz

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Seasonal or Year Round Various Locations Summer Seasonal starting at $7500 Year Round - Inquire for Details Call 443-497-0370 or email: miranda@ocrooms.com

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N IRIPART-TIME, H FULL-TIME, YEAR ROUND W O N •COOKS WEST OC’S MOST •SERVERS FUN PLACE TO WORK! •BUSSERS Please apply in person.

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Come Join Our Family. Apply in Person.

Ask for Bob or Tanya.

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LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

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JOHN P. CUSTIS, ESQ. LONG, BADGER AND SHELLER, LLP 124 E. MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18292 To all persons interested in the estate of SHIRLEY W PILCHARD, ESTATE NO. 18292. Notice is given that GARY PILCHARD, 3203 BETH EDEN CHURCH ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, was on, MAY 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of SHIRLEY W PILCHARD, who died on MARCH 1, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim

forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 5, 2020 GARY PILCHARD Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-5, 6-12, 6-19

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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18299 To all persons interested in the estate of DAVID MOQUIN AKA DAVID N MOQUIN, ESTATE NO. 18299. Notice is given that JEANNETTE JEFFERIES, 20887 WOODLAKE CIRCLE, MILLSBORO, DE 19966, was on, JUNE 03, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DAVID MOQUIN, who died on MAY 1, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of DECEMBER, 2020.

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:

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inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 12, 2020 JEANNETTE JEFFERIES Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-12, 6-19, 6-26

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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16707 To all persons interested in the estate of HELEN MARIE YANNETTA AKA HELEN MARIE PRIMM, ESTATE NO. 16707. Notice is given that ANTHONY ANGELO YANETTA, 16 CULVER STREET, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876, was on, JUNE 03, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of HELEN MARIE YANNETTA, who died on SEPTEMBER 16, 2016, without a will.

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Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of DECEMBER, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 12, 2020 ANTHONY ANGELO YANETTA Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-12, 6-19, 6-26

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KELLY WALLA ALBANESE, ESQ. 157 EAST MAIN STREET ELKTON, MD 21921 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF

FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18295 Notice is given that the REGISTER OF WILLS COURT of LANCASTER COUNTY, PA, appointed LISA H. MCCORMICK, 106 CHRISTIANA PIKE, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of RUSSELL WILLIAM HARVEY, who died on APRIL 18, 2019, domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is KELLY WALLA ALBANESE, whose address is 157 EAST MAIN STREET, ELKTON, MD 21921.

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 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.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 12, 2020 LISA H. MCCORMICK Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-12, 6-19, 6-26

SECOND INSERTION JOHN C. SEIPP, ESQ. 105 CAMDEN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801-4916

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18302 To all persons interested in the estate of RALPH L. MASON JR., ESTATE NO. 18302. Notice is given that RALPH L. MASON III, 8 FAIRVALLEY CT, NEWARK, DE 19711, was on, JUNE 05, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RALPH L. MASON JR., who died on APRIL 30, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of DECEMBER, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

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Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 12, 2020 RALPH L. MASON III Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-12, 6-19, 6-26

SECOND INSERTION PUBLIC NOTICE TO CAVEAT

BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN B. WILEY ESTATE NO. 18178 PUBLIC NOTICE TO CAVEAT To all persons interested in the above estate: Notice is given that a petitiion to caveat has been filed

by STEVEN P. WILEY, NANCY W. GLENNON and DIANE W. DONNELLY, challenging the will dated MARCH 29, 2017.

You may obtain from the Register of Wills, the date and time of any hearing on this matter.

Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 12, 2020 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 2x 6-12, 6-19

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VICTOR H LAWS, ESQ. LAWS, INSLEY & BENSON, P.A. 209 E. MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 75 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0075

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18313 To all persons interested in the estate of MADGE BERDELLA BARRETT, ESTATE NO. 18313. Notice is given that SUSAN B. SATTERFIELD, 3922 COULBOURN MILL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21804, was on, JUNE 15, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MADGE BERDELLA BARRETT, who died on MAY 29, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of DECEMBER, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020

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SUSAN B. SATTERFIELD Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-19, 6-26, 7-3

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MARIANNA BATIE, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY SUITE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18315 To all persons interested in the estate of LIGHT L. HENNO. DERSON, ESTATE 18315. Notice is given that JAMES MATTHEW HENDERSON, 10 WINDJAMMER ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on, JUNE 15, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LIGHT L. HENDERSON, who died on APRIL 19, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of DECEMBER, 2020.

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

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(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020 JAMES MATTHEW HENDERSON Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 6-19, 6-26, 7-3

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IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: LAURA ELLEN HARGIS, ESTATE NO. 18240 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all persons interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by FRANCIS X. BORGERDING, JR., ESQ., 409 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SUITE 600, TOWSON, MD 21204, for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at WORCESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE COURTROOM 4, ONE W. MARKET ST. SNOW HILL, MD. 21863 on 08/11/2020 at 10:00 A.M. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file

in the office of the Register of Wills.

Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 2x 6-19, 6-26

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IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: BERNARD E. ROACHE JR, ESTATE NO. 18242 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all persons interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by FRANCIS X. BORGERDING, JR., ESQ., 409 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SUITE 600, TOWSON, MD 21204, for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at WORCESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE COURTROOM 4, ONE W. MARKET ST. SNOW HILL, MD. 21863 on 08/11/2020 at 10:00 A.M. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 2x 6-19, 6-26

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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP

PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18273 To all persons interested in the estate of IRENE M MENGHI. Notice is given that JAMES P MENGHI, 5865 PINTAIL WAY, FREDERICK, CO 80504, was on MAY 06, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: IRENE M MENGHI, who died on APRIL 1, 2020 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch

June 19, 2020

Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020 JAMES P MENGHI Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 6-19

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18305 To all persons interested in the estate of DONALD D. STEGMAN. Notice is given that CYNTHIA STEGMAN MIRAGLIA, 1513 COTTAGE SHELL DRIVE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579, was on JUNE 09, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: DONALD D. STEGMAN, who died on MARCH 25, 2020 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the per-

sonal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020 CYNTHIA STEGMAN MIRAGLIA Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 6-19

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Something especially wonderful might come from this well-spent time.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Catnaps and playtime are in order for Leos and Leonas who need to take some time off from their hectic schedules to restore their energies and rebuild their mental muscles. Have fun.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Virgos will need to keep an open mind this week about choices that seem improbable. A closer study might well reveal possibilities that might have been overlooked. Stay with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): A disappointing outcome of a well-intention-

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ed effort should be seen as a lesson in how to do it right the next time. Note all your changes and have your new plan set up by week's end.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Creative projects might have to go on standby as you tackle other matters making demands on your time and energy. Things should ease by the middle of next week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Your honest approach to an unsettling experience draws admiration from others. Use their positive feedback to build support for your program to introduce needed changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A workplace goal that suddenly seems out of reach is no problem for the surefooted Goat, who moves steadily forward despite any obstacles placed in his or her way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A job-related situation could provide an opportunity you hadn't considered before.

Look it over carefully and see where and how you can tailor it to fit your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Showing strength as well as sympathy helps you deal with a difficult personal matter. It also helps you set an example for others when it's their turn to get involved in the situation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making people feel comfortable without losing one whit of your own dignity in the process. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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OCEAN CITY vanishing

June 19, 2020

WITH BUNK MANN

B.B. Bombers opened in 1980 and quickly became one of Ocean City’s most popular surf shops. Boards, T-shirts, wetsuits and clothing, such as shorts and swimsuits, were sold at the small store on 8th Street.

B.B. Bombers (a “bomb” is surfing slang for a big wave) is best remembered for the surf camps it sponsored from 1985 through 1990. As owner Jack Crosby recalls, “many of the younger kids didn’t know the rules of the road. Our purpose was to teach kids how to surf safely and to respect the rules of surfing.”

The camp was free and held over five continuous days in early August. Over one hundred kids — there was no set age as long as they could swim — would participate each summer with members of the Bombers surf team as instructors. Emphasis was on safety and how to read the ocean, spot rips and use ocean currents for better surfing. A mini-competition would be held on Fridays with prizes for the winners.

B.B. Bombers closed in 1993 but will always be remembered. An authentic “Bombers” T-shirt is a prized collectible today by anyone interested in Ocean City memorabilia.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.

Photo courtesy of Jack Crosby

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My kids helping with a house project Visible signs of police support

Binging a TV show with my son

Smell of suntan lotion on the beach Rain on a freshly waxed car

A shower after a long beach day

Being full after splitting a dozen huge crabs with my wife Catching a register just opening at the grocery store

Nights when I fall asleep fast An old, soft T-shirt

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