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Fri-Sun Mon-Thurs as we await accountability,” the statement reads. “We implore all of those involved or who have pertinent information to please cooperate fully in the investigation to help us bring the Knupp family some peace andIncomfort.”thedays following the seizure of the suspected black Mercedes, more details began to come into focus on the incident and subsequent investigation although formal information remains scant. Law enforcement identified a local 21year-old as a person of interest and authorities continue to probe if he was behind the wheel of the Mercedes in question at the time of the collision.
Family: Lengthy Probe Causing ‘Extreme Pain And Grief’ BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING
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“While we continue to have full trust and confidence in law enforcement, the lengthy investigation into Gavin’s death continues to cause extreme pain and grief
BERLIN –One month after a fatal pedestrian collision on Grays Corner Road near Berlin claimed the life of a local teen, more questions than answers remain, but the victim’s family is hopeful for closure soon.Around 10:45 p.m. on July 11, a black Mercedes driving eastbound on Grays Corner Road, a service road of sorts between Route 589 and Glen Riddle Lane that runs parallel to Route 50, struck Gavin Knupp, 14, of Ocean Pines, and left the scene. Knupp was reportedly a pedestrian on the roadway and was returning to a nearby vehicle when the collision took place. He was transported to Atlantic General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.Thevehicle involved fled the scene and did not return. Local law enforcement conducted a search for the vehicle. Six days after the collision on July 17, the Mercedes identified as a possible link to the fatal hit-and-run collision was seized from a home in the Ocean Reef community. The vehicle, which had damage consis tent with the collision investigation, was towed to the Maryland State Police Berlin barrack for further processing. In the month since the fatal collision, official details about a possible suspect or suspects have been scant as the investigation continues, but there has been no shortage of suspicion and innuendo in the local community that lost a popular rising freshman.
Knupp family attorney Neil Dubovsky said this week in a statement there have been no new details provided, and there is a growing sense of frustration in the case, but the family remains steadfast in patience and support for the investigation.
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“They gave us tacit approval and said this should work,” he said. “The concept wasHethere.”added that prices on the work would only have increased in the years since.“Be ready for some sticker shock,” he said.While the council was scheduled to have a work session with SHA on Wednesday – primarily to review a plan to pave Main Street but also to share other concerns – the meeting was canceled due to heat.
Berlin Officials Share Intersection Concerns
Public Works Director Jimmy Charles said he would reach out to SHA regarding a sign that could be added to Assateague Road advising motorists not to block the Flower Street intersection.
BERLIN – Officials resumed talk of aligning Decatur Street and Flower Street thisFollowingweek. road work by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) at the intersection of Route 113 and Assateague Road, Berlin officials said they still had concerns about safety in the area. Councilman Dean Burrell said the concept explored several years ago of aligning Decatur Street and Flower Street would improve conditions in the busy area.“I really do think it should be a priority,” he Duringsaid. Monday’s council meeting, Burrell shared his concerns about safety near the Route 113 intersection. He said the main issue he saw was that when cars exited Decatur Street they often had to wait, holding up traffic, to turn left onto Flower Street. “It’s backed up waiting for people to turn and for the light,” he said. “That means the car that’s turning onto Flower Street is blocking cars. It’s a mess. It’s gridlock.”Hereminded his peers that at one time, the town had plans to align Decatur Street with Flower Street. “We should probably move that up the project list,” Mayor Zack Tyndall said. Burrell agreed and said that along with the gridlock, the situation was complicated because so many of the vehicles heading toward Assateague were towing boats and trailers. Tyndall asked if Burrell thought the issue was caused by SHA’s changes to the intersection or the fact that Decatur and Flower streets weren’t aligned. “It’s a combination,” Burrell said. “A big factor is the alignment because instead of cars having to go a few feet to turn onto Flower Street then they’d be going straight across. I really do think that’s something we should take a look at.”
“That should let traffic turn safely,” he said.Planning Director Dave Engelhart told the council that several years ago the town had a preliminary design done for the road alignment. While it wasn’t formally approved, he said transportation officials had seen it.
BY CHARLENE SHARPE STAFF WRITER
Photo by Charlene Sharpe
Safety concerns prompted Berlin officials this week to discuss the alignment of Decatur and Flower streets. The intersection of Flower Street and Assateague Road is pictured.
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OCEAN CITY – With no qualifying billfish on the board as of Thursday morning, the 49th White Marlin Open was wide open with plenty of fishing days left for the 408 registeredThroughboats.Wednesday, bigeye tuna were creating the biggest stir in the White Marlin Open (WMO) as no qualifying billfish were yet on the board in the largest billfish tournament in the world in terms of participants and prize money at stake. However, that will likely change by week’s end. A total of 292 of the registered 408 boats went out on the first day on Monday with limited results. On Tuesday, just 15 boats went out to the canyon and there was little change on the leaderboard. A total of 272 boats went out on Wednesday and there was a shakeup in the tuna category with a new leader worth $1.2 million heading into Thursday. But if that 247plus-pounder caught by the Southern C’s out of Ocean City holds up and for reasons unknown no qualifying billfish are weighed, it could stand to win roughly $6 million because the white marlin and blue marlin prize money would bump down to the winningOftuna.course, that is likely to change, with most of the registered fleet fishing the two days remaining heading into Thursday’s action. There were a total of 352 registered boats out in the canyons on Thursday, the results of which concluded too late to be included in this edition. That was the largest single day of the week. With 408 boats fishing, each with three fishing days, that’s a total of 1,224. With the 352 out on Thursday, that left 293 with a fishing day on Friday. The story through Wednesday, however, remains that lack of a qualifying billfish, either a white marlin or a blue marlin, or even a swordfish. On Wednesday, there was one white marlin weighed by the Fender Bender out of Virginia Beach. The white marlin met with 70-inch minimum length requirement, but fell just short of the 70-pound minimum weight requirement to qualify. Also on Wednesday, the Dirty Deeds brought a white marlin to the dock at host Harbour Island marina, but the fish fell just short of the 70-inch minimum length and was not weighed. As it stood heading into Thursday, the Southern C’s out of Ocean City and angler Jason Hersh of Maple Glen, Pa., sat atop the tuna leaderboard with its 247.5pounder worth $1.2 million. The Big Stick, also out of Ocean City, with angler Anderson Bowen of Suwanee, Ga. sat in second place with a 246.5-pound bigeye worth $100,000. The MJ’s out of Cape May with angler Dante Soriente of Beach Haven, N.J., sat in third with a 230.5-pounder worthThere$40,000.wassome action in the dolphin division through midweek. Heading into Thursday, the 10-4 Joker out of Chincoteague sat in first place in the division with a 29-pounder worth $91,000. The JEB out of Ocean City sat in second with a 28pounder worth $20,000, while the C-StuSHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR MD. 21811
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Some of the top catches after three days of fishing were the 247.5-pound tuna, above, caught by the team on the Southern C’s; a 246.5-pound bigeye tuna hooked by the Big Stick, below right; and a 71-pound wahoo caught by the Jenny Poo, above right. Photos courtesy of WMO
dent out of Southside Place, Texas, was in third with a 26.5-pounder worth $3,000. In the wahoo division, the Jenny Poo out of Palm Beach, Fla., was in first place with a 71-pounder worth $20,000. The Irish Twin out of Miami was in second with a 51.5-pounder worth $18,000. There were no qualifying swordfish on the board heading into the final two days. The swordfish category was added to the WMO this year to replace the shark category, which was eliminated because of new federal mako sharkTheregulations.actioncontinues on Friday, the final day of the tournament, which could lead to a wild finish. As always, Harbour Island at 14th Street remains tournament headquarters and there will likely be no shortage of action on the tournament’s final day. Also, the Marlin Fest satellite venue at the Inlet will be open with live streaming of the action at the scale on a large LED screen, vendors, food and beverage sales, live music and games.
… 408 Boats Compete For $8.6M Purse
resort traffic further, although not at the same time, SHA officials announced on Tuesday the Route 90 Bridge over St. Martins River would be closed overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning for emergency guardrail repairs.TheRoute 50 Bridge is scheduled for replacement by the state at some point, but the replacement is still likely decades away. It remains serviceable for the most part, although there have been closures in the past for a variety of reasons including drawbridge failures. In late July 2014, the Route 50 drawbridge was stuck in the open position of over five hours on a busy Saturday afternoon, snarling traffic with backups on all major thoroughfares in the north end of Worcester County and on Route 54 in nearby Delaware as beach-bound motorists attempted alternative routes. In that instance, SHA engineers determined the failure was due to a cracked mount on the draw span’s drive shaft. The cracked mount was temporarily repaired that day and a major overhaul of the draw span was completed during the following offseason. There is a plan for ultimately replacing the Route 50 Bridge although it has fallen behind other major planned projects in the state’s highway project pecking order in Worcester. Nearly a decade ago, SHA and the Federal Highway Administration backed Alternative 5A for the bridge replacement and it was put in the planning pipeline.Alternative 5A calls for a new bridge just north of and parallel to the existing span that would tie into the existing eastern terminus at North Division Street. According to the tentative plans for Alternative 5A, the new span would still include a drawbridge, but it would be 30 feet high, which would reduce the number of openings and closings. At the time state and federal officials approved Alternative 5A, the timetable for final design and right-ofway acquisition was set for between 2022 and 2027, with construction anticipated during the 2027-2032 timeframe. However, there has been little movement since and replacing the Route 50 bridge is no longer the state’s top highway project priority in Worcester County. The dualization of Route 90 is now the county’s top priority. Last year, Gov. Larry Hogan announced funding would be included in the state’s Consolidated Transportation Plan (CIP) for the planning phase of dualizing Route 90 into Ocean City.
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OCEAN CITY – The Route 50 bridge draw span was briefly stuck in the open position on Tuesday, but state officials quickly resolved the issue, confirming staff remains on hand in case any more problems with the bridge arise. Around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) officials reported the draw span of the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge, or the Route 50 Bridge, in and out of the south end of Ocean City was stuck in the open position. Traffic briefly backed up on Route 50 entering Ocean City on a busy August morning in the middle of the White Marlin Open, but SHA officials addressed the situation and order was restored in less than an hour. It certainly isn’t the first time the draw span on the Route 50 Bridge was stuck in the open position and likely not the last for the decades-old bridge. SHA spokesperson Shantee Felix this week explained what happened with the bridge being stuck in the up position on Tuesday. Felix said crews are almost always readily available, but particularly during White Marlin Open week. “The brakes on the U.S. Route 50 Bridge temporarily locked this morning and the issue has since been resolved,” she said. “As with every White Marlin Open event, MDOT-SHA has drawbridge mechanics, electricians and inspectors on site daily to quickly resolve any issues that may arise during this busy time of theComplicatingyear.”
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are sharing their concerns about interactions between
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Liz Davis, chief of interpretation and education for Assateague Island National Seashore, said the new initiatives represent great strides in the park’s horse management protocols. She said the additional staff, paired with the Pony Patrol volunteers and the implementation of the red zone program will reduce negative interactions.“Redzone areas have been identified as high visitor use areas where frequent negative human/horse interactions occur,” Davis said. “In addition, these are areas where visitor use is designated, access is needed, facilities are provided, and there are risks to visitor safety when horses are present.” That includes areas such as the lifeguard protected beach and restrooms, showers and parking area. “This area is extremely busy during the summer, and visitors must utilize this area to swim with lifeguard protection and use nearby facilities,” she said. “Hor-
and humans.
ASSATEAGUE– Despite new safety initiatives, several park visitors continue to have concerns with Assateague Island’s horse management practices. While Assateague Island National Seashore announced new efforts to ensure the safety of the park’s wild horses less than a week after a mare was hit by a car, some say those measures will do little to help. They believe the key to protecting the horses is enforcing the park’s rules and keeping humans away from the“Theanimals.negative interactions only occur because people refuse to adhere to the rules,” said Rebecca Vriezelaar, an Ocean View resident who visits the park frequently.OnJuly 31, one of Assateague’s hors es was hit by a car. While park staff confirmed the incident was under investigation and reported that the horse appeared to be doing well, Vriezelaar said this week the mare, who she identified as Lauren’s Laughter, was limping and clear ly in“Itpain.hurts to watch her,” Vriezelaar said. She initially shared news of the injured horse with The Dispatch after noticing the park hadn’t issued any information about the incident. The park did, however, announce changes to its horse management practices on Aug. 3. According to an announcement on the national sea shore’s Facebook page, the park is now using a team of six horse management rangers with access to two UTVs (utility terrain vehicles) to ensure the safety of the park’s wild horses. The park also announced the establishment of “red zone” areas, which are high visitor use areas where negative human/horse interactions often occur.
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“During the peak summer months, the horses will be proactively moved from red zone areas to prevent undesirable interactions from occurring,” the social media post read.
“Even if you approve this rezoning, not a whole lot is going to change with respect to the building envelope, whether it’s R-2 or C-2,” he said. Cropper suggested it was a poor location for housing anyway. “It’s a terrible place to have R-2 housing,” he said. “I’ve had a dozen clients over 20 years try to put something there along that road and it’s never worked.”
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Commission member Ken Church said it wasn’t fair to have one parcel on that side of Route 50 labeled residential when everything else was commercial. The commission voted 5-0 to give the rezoning a favorable recommendation.Thecommission on Thursday also provided a favorable recommendation to rezone 8.57 acres on the east side of Daye Girls Road from RP resource protection to E-1 estate district. Both rezoning requests will be forward to the Worcester County Commissioners for consideration.
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SNOW HILL – Two proposed rezonings will be forwarded on to the Worcester County Commissioners with favorableTherecommendations.WorcesterCounty Planning Commission last week voted 5-0 to support proposed rezonings for a lot on Route 50 in West Ocean City and a parcel in Bishopville. The rezoning on Route 50 would allow for development of an office building on land near Herring Creek.
“Every property on the north side of US Route 50 between Herring Creek and the Sinepuxent Bay is zoned commercial on the frontage except for this property,” attorney Hugh Cropper said. Cropper approached the commission last Thursday seeking rezoning of 2.25 acres on the north side of Route 50, east of Herring Creek. He said he was asking that the R-2 residential property be rezoned to C-2 general commercial on that basis that a mistake had been made when it was labeled R-2. He noted that nearby properties along Route 50 were commercial and that the county’s land use map showed the property as Croppercommercial.saidhewas seeking the rezoning because Blue Water Development wanted to buy the property.
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BY BETHANY HOOPER STAFF WRITER BETHANY BEACH – Officials say a recreational water advisory, enacted last Thursday at some of Delaware’s beaches, has been lifted.
BY CHARLENE SHARPE STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – The town will continue to seek funding for two major projects despite the news that recent requests for grants were unsuccessful. Mayor Zack Tyndall announced this week that neither a request for wastewater treatment plant funding nor a request for funds for a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 were granted. He says the town will keep looking for other funding opportunities.“We’regoing to continue to find ways to position the town for funding,” Tyndall said.As the county was set to consider ways to use $3.2 million in Rural Maryland grant funding, the Town of Berlin asked for $500,000 to help with its $2.2 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The town currently operates a 750,000 gallon per day facility that needs to be expanded due to residential and commercial growth. Planning is expected to start in fiscal year 2023 and construction is set for fiscal year 2024.“Without the upgrade to our wastewater treatment facility, the Town of Berlin is projected to run out of equivalent dwelling units (EDUs), which means we could not support any economic development, growth or revitalization efforts within the town until an upgrade is complete,” Tyndall wrote in his request to the county. When the Worcester County Commissioners approved projects to target with grant funding last week, however, the Berlin wastewater treatment plant was not among them. Tyndall said he understood that the commissioners had their own process but that he was wasn’t able to talk with them during their meeting about the project.“The thing is I would have liked the opportunity to plead Berlin’s case,” he said. The town has earmarked $1 million of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to go toward the treatment plant upgrade, however, and Tyndall said there was also $700,000 in special connection fees to help as well. Because the town’s sewer fund is likely not capable of borrowing funds, Tyndall said the town would continue to look for grant options to help fully fund the upgrade. Tyndall said Monday the town’s request for congressionally directed spending toward a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 had also not been granted. He said that while the request had the support of Sen. Ben Cardin and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, the project did not make it out of committee. The town will now explore the possibility of seeking transportation funding that could help with the $2 million project.
Last Friday, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced a recreational water advisory for Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches had been canceled after elevated bacteria levels prompted officials to issue the advisory a day“Onprior.shore ocean flows often result in marine life living closer to shore for brief periods and this often results in increases in bacteria,” a statement from DNREC last Thursday reads. “Such ocean/beach advisories are often terminated within a couple of days. This was the case with the most recent advisory issued last week in Rehoboth Beach, where the advisory was lifted the next day. DNREC will determine when to lift the current advisory based on further testing samples.”
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Last Thursday, DNREC issued a recreational water advisory for Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches after testing revealed elevated levels of bacteria in the ocean water from Rehoboth to Bethany Beach. In Rehoboth, for example, an advisory was issued from Baltimore Avenue to Stockley Street. And in Bethany Beach, elevated bacteria levels were found in the waters at Garfield Parkway. “The beach remains open, but swimmers are advised to use caution and/or avoid prolonged periods in the water,” a statement from the Town of Bethany BeachDNRECreads.added that an advisory is just that, an advisory. “The swimming advisory caution does not mean that a beach is closed,” a statement from DNREC’s website reads. “It is meant to warn people about the risks of swimming in natural waters. And to highlight the risks for persons with certain medical conditions or immune system issues.”ByFriday, the state agency announced the recreational water advisory had been lifted.“Elevated levels of bacteria found in ocean water from Rehoboth to Bethany Beach have returned to normal levels,” a statement from the Town of Bethany BeachDNRECadds.monitors recreational waters to ensure their quality for swimming and other recreational uses, according to the agency’s website. The department tests for Enterococcus bacteria, which indicate the presence of other potentially harmful bacteria and viruses. The results of those tests are available online and though an email alert system.Officials say more information on recreational advisories can be found at de.gov/recwater.
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Miles noted that Capt. Rich Wiersberg of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office would be training all personnel on the use of the protective shields. While he said the donation was a step in the right direction, board member John Palmer argued more needed to be done to keep teachers and students safe. “The expectation that one of our teachers will use this to confront a shooter is something I don’t think is a real expectation,” he said. “I would rather see money invested in a manner that teachers can secure classroom doors … I think there needs to be a long-range plan so any teacher in any classroom can go to that door, secure it and get students aside.”
In June, Hardwire CEO George Tunis and President and COO Emily Tunis came before the Wicomico County Council to announce the company’s donation of roughly 1,600 emergency response shields to schools in the tri-county region. The company’s pledge to provide active shooter protection equipment came two weeks after a gunman entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 19 students and two teachers. “These are family destroying events, and we cannot let that happen in our community …,” George Tunis told county leaders at the time. “This is just one layer of defense.”Milestold board members this week the shields would be installed next to fire extinguishers mounted in the school system’s buildings. She added student resource officers (SROs) would also be trained on how to use the shields in an active shooter situation. Board member Tonya Laird Lewis questioned if other officers within the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office would be trained to use the shields. “I know we frequently have individuals from the sheriff’s office pick up overtime to fill SRO positions,” she said. “How are we making sure those picking up overtime will have this training?”
Miles noted classroom doors remain locked throughout the school day. And while staff will be made aware of the shields, she said SROs will be trained to handle them. “I hope they collect dust and never have to be touched,” she said. “But if they have to be touched, we’ll have SROs on scene.”
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SALISBURY – Protective shields will soon be placed in all Wicomico County Public School (WCPS) buildings. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County school board voted unanimously to accept a donation of 840 emergency response shields from Hardwire, LLC, a Pocomokebased armor manufacturing company. Kim Miles, assistant superintendent for student and family services, said the equipment – valuing approximately $1.2 million – would be installed in every WCPS building.“Ihope we never need to utilize these …,” she said. “But if we know there’s a safety measure available, we would be remiss to not at least consider it.”
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OCEAN CITY – A Texas woman was arrested last week after being connected to a string of vehicle break-ins in a parking garage. The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) continues to investigate a series of vehicle break-ins at a downtown condo parking garage on Dorchester Street this week although an arrest has been made. OCPD officers arrested Susan Channell, 50, of Keller, Texas, after connecting her to the break-ins. Last Monday, OCPD officers responded to a condominium on Dorchester Street for a reported theft from a vehicle. The victim told police someone accessed his unlocked vehicle between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. and took several personal items, according to police reports. While officers were on the scene, two additional victims came forward and reported several items had been stolen from their vehicles which had been left unlocked. All the vehicles involved in the apparent theft spree were parked inside the condominium’s locked and gated parking garage, according to police reports. Through the investigation, OCPD officers learned the parking garage is only accessible to residents of the condominium who possess a key code that is changed frequently. OCPD officers were able to view surveillance video footage of the garage and condominium.In the surveillance footage, OCPD officers observed a female later identified as Channell utilizing the elevator during the timeframe of the theft and observed her carrying items that matched the description of the stolen items. OCPD officers were then able to determine in which condo in the building Channell wasThestaying.nextday, OCPD officers were able to secure a search and seizure warrant from a District Court judge. During the search, OCPD recovered numerous items that had been reported stolen from vehicles. As a result, Channell was arrested and charged with theft from $1,500 to under $25,000, two counts of theft from $100 to $1,500 and three counts of rogue and vagabond. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on an unsecured personal bond of $2,500. The OCPD is encouraging anyone to contact the department if they believe their vehicle has been broken into, even if they left their vehicle unlocked. Occasionally, victims of theft will not report a vehicle break-in if they believe they are at fault. Contacting the OCPD will allow officers to get an accurate account of incidents occurring in Ocean City and possibly recover stolen property.
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During the remaining weeks of summer, the OCBP will get creative with its coverage of the beach as it does every year at this time. As the number of manned stands continues to decrease and the distance between stands grows wider, the OCBP will deploy more mobile rescue units to patrol the beach and assist.Of course, many of the OCBP staff that have education-related priorities during the week will return to man the beaches on the weekends throughout the rest of the season, but challenges will likely continue to grow during the week. Arbin said he and his command staff will get creative to ensure the beach is covered and safe although he said it was too early to determine the extent of the staff losses.“We will see a significant drop,” he said. “I’m not sure how it will compare to past years yet.”
OCEAN CITY—With the beginning of the annual education drain, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is starting to face challenges related to a drop-off in staff, but the resort’s 10 miles of sandy beaches will remain covered during the waning weeks of summer.
Meanwhile, the OCBP’s junior lifeguard program continues to thrive and there will likely be some an opportunity for some of those young candidates to move up ranks in the future. Arbin said the program has had great success this summer.“Wehad another record year for Junior Beach Patrol,” he said. “We also won both the Mid-Atlantic USLA regional competition as well as the Rehoboth Lifeguard Olympics. Last night, we took a small group of Junior Beach Patrol kids to the junior competition in Rehoboth and they crushed the others.” When the weekday coverage reduces, the Beach Patrol strongly suggests visitors and residents take extra precautions and walk the short distance to swim near a lifeguard. As usual, whether it’s the height of the season or the waning days of August and September, the Beach Patrol urges all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water-related activities to times when the OCBP personnel are on duty.
“Yes, we are starting the steady loss of staff,” he said. “We are at 80 stands as of yesterday [Monday]. We never got to full deployment this season with a peak of around 85 stands versus the usual 90.”
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In the meantime, the OCBP is already preparing for recruiting for next season, according to Arbin. “We start our testing for 2023 this Saturday,” he said. “We really need to pick up a good number before we finish our testing program on October 1.”
OCBP Adjusts As Coverage Dips
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The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) slogan “Keep Your Feet in the Sand Until a Lifeguard is in the Stand” will perhaps be more important than ever during the remaining weeks of the summer season as the department is already experiencing dwindling numbers of available surf rescue technicians and staff to man the stands. For a variety of reasons, the OCBP never reached its full complement of surf rescue technicians (SRTs) this summer and has managed all season with wider distances between lifeguard stands. It’s not a unique situation and occurs every year at this time because of the drain on available staff for education reasons. The annual reduced coverage structure typically begins in the second or third week in August as is largely due to the start of college classes and the return of the Beach Patrol’s education professionals to their respective positions throughout the mid-Atlantic region. For example, OCBP Captain Butch Arbin is a long-time educator in the Charles County Public Schools system and while most students in Maryland public schools do not return until after Labor Day, most educators start making their way back to their classrooms. A recent study to explore the annual education drain revealed two OCBP lieutenants are educators and of the 12 sergeants on staff, eight were educators and two were college professors. There were 18 crew chiefs, of which eight were educators and two were college professors, and of the 17 assistant crew chiefs, 10 were students, according to the study. Many of the other rank-andfile lifeguards are also college or high schoolArbinstudents.saidthis week the time-honored tradition of the education drain has begun already in what was already a challenging year with staffing.
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Convicted Burglar Arrested Again After Stealing Bar’s Cash CIRIGLIANOCHAD
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glary, fourth-degree burglary storehouse, fourth-degree theft and theft of $1,500 to under $25,000. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was ordered to be held on a $7,500 bond. Cirigliano’s arrest this week continues a pattern of similar incidents for the local man. In July 2019, he was captured on surveillance video taking money from a safe at a nightclub on 17th Street where he worked. In that incident, the business owner noticed he was missing around $3,000 from a safe. After that theft, the business owner purchased a security camera and had it installed in the ceiling area above the safe. Suspecting the culprit would strike again, the business owner made copies of
OCEAN CITY – A local man with a history of burglary and theft arrests was allegedly at it again last weekend with after getting arrested for two reported commercial burglaries in the downtown area. Around 12:25 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a downtown Boardwalk bar for a reported burglary. The investigation revealed around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, a male suspected entered a restricted employee-only area of the establishment and stole a large amount of currency from a safe. OCPD officers were able to view video surveillance footage from that time frame and observed a male suspect later identified as Chad Cirigliano, 43, of Ocean City, walk into the restricted employeeonly area in the basement of the building. OCPD officers determined Cirigliano had forced entry into an office within the basement of the establishment and stole cash before exiting the building through an internally-locked rear door. During the evening hours last Sunday, OCPD officers responded to a Boardwalk hotel in the area of 8th Street for a reported burglary. OCPD officers viewed surveillance video from the early morning hours on Sunday when the burglary occurred and observed Cirigliano access a restricted employee-only area through an unlocked door, according to police reports. Cirigliano allegedly opened the cash register and stole an undisclosed amount of money before exiting the building. Cirigliano was arrested on Monday. He has been charged with second-degree bur$900 he put in the safe and waited for the suspect to strike again. Sure enough the suspect, later identified as Cirigliano was captured on surveillance video entering the office and manipulating the safe to steal the money. He was arrested and charged with theft from $100 to under $1,500 for that incident. In September 2019, Cirigliano was reportedly up to his old tricks again. Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies, assisted by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) responded to a garage on Seahawk Road in Berlin for a reported burglary. The garage owner advised detectives a portion of the rear garage door had been broken and tools and other miscellaneous items had been ransacked.Videosurveillance footage reportedly showed Cirigliano enter the screened porch area of the garage, reach up and unscrew the lightbulb and then enter the garage using a crowbar before exiting about 10 minutes later. About an hour later, Maryland State Police troopers responded to another reported garage break-in near Berlin and located Cirigliano.Surveillance video from the Seahawk Road garage break-in linked Cirigliano to that incident. For those garage break-ins, Cirigliano pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary and was sentenced to eight years, all but 18 months of which were suspended.
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
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Commission members told the council this week they wanted to see a skate park built in Berlin but felt that replacing the existing playground equipment at Stephen Decatur Park seemed like a more attainable goal, particularly for the grant application due this month. They added that installing playground equipment would give the town a chance to address drainage issues in the park and would benefit a large portion of the population. “It serves a huge number of people…,” commission member Patricia Dufendach said. “I think it’s a gem in our town and we should keep it as modern and safe and up-to-date as possible.”
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Mayor Zack Tyndall said proponents of the skate park needed dialogue with the Berlin Parks Commission while council members asked commission members to do something concrete to get the project“Asmoving.itstands now our community thinks the Town of Berlin has done totally nothing and pushed this to the side,” Councilman Dean Burrell said. “That is not what has happened.”Townofficials tabled a decision regarding Berlin’s parks priority list last month because they wanted to hear from the parks commission. They wanted to hear the reasoning behind the development of the town’s priority list, which has an inclusive playground as top priority for grant funding and a skate park study as the number two priority.
Councilman Jack Orris pointed out that the community felt strongly enough about a skate park that citizens had already donated thousands to the nonprofit We Heart Berlin for the project.
While commission members have looked at the skate park study We Heart Berlin had conducted by Salisbury University’s BEACON, they said they still needed more information.
“The discussion at this juncture is what is a better or more competitive grant application,” Tyndall said. He suggested proponents of a skate park have dialogue with the parks commission. Burrell took it a step further and asked the commission to develop a list of steps “to put us on the path to attaining a skateboard park.”
BERLIN – Town officials this week asked the Berlin Parks Commission to put together some steps that will help the town make a skate park a reality. During a discussion of the town’s park priorities, members of the public expressed concern that an inclusive playground, a concept first discussed last year, topped the town’s priority list despite the fact that residents had been clamoring for a skate park for years.
When potential site visits were brought up, Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols said she supported the idea but wanted to see those occur soon, before inclement weather became an issue. “I want us to be moving,” she said. Resident Mary Hedlesky said a skate park had been talked about for years and had been considered a priority, something that was contradicted by seeking funds for a playground. She added that a skate park would serve teens, who were generally too old for the playground. “We don’t have any options for them,” sheTonysaid.Weeg, founder of We Heart Berlin, said a skate park was inclusive and, like a playground would serve a lot of local residents. He pointed out that kids typically lacked access to skate parks.Weeg also noted that skate parks didn’t typically have employees and that while the one envisioned for Berlin would cost about $700,000, it could be done in phases. He said a first phase could be built for Resident$260,000.GinaVelong pointed out that the town could even consider building a couple small skate parks rather than one expansive one. Resident Mary Fiore said that when her family had moved to town, one of the first things her son had done was write a letter to Tyndall asking for a skate park. She said her son was now a teenager and had nowhere to skateboard. As a result, his skateboard has been confiscated by police in the past. “They don’t have a place to go,” she said.Tyndall said there did seem to be a need for a skate park. “I think there’s a big group behind it,” he said. “We just have to find a suitable location and allow the parks commission to work through the logistics.” The council agreed to approve the Program Open Space Annual Program for Development with the inclusive playground as the town’s top priority.
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Commission member Sarah Hooper added that a location for a skate park hadn’t been decided on yet. One possibility, Heron Park, could even be sold. She said the parks commission would want to hear from neighbors of the potential location before deciding on where the skate park should be “There’slocated.prosand cons to every site,” said Mike Wiley, chair of the commission.
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Urges Parks Commission To Focus
“This is a huge investment we’re talking about,” Dufendach said. Councilmembers questioned the commission’s interest in an inclusive playground. Mayor Zack Tyndall said that with the playground as top priority, the town would be able to submit a $1 million grant“It’sapplication.abigticket item that replaces what we already have,” he said, adding that the grant application was complete and ready to be submitted to the state. He added that while the playground could be a better fit for this grant application, it didn’t mean the town couldn’t pursue other funding for a skate park study.
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McGean explained while the council did set aside the $2.5 million to offset potential shortcomings in the pension investments, that doesn’t mean those funds are dedicated to the pension if the investments do better than expected. “Your fund balance does that,” he said. “I think it gives you the flexibility. Some years, the pension does great, but maybe we need some of that fund balance for something else like a storm or some emergency.”McGean said the council’s decision to set aside $2.5 million in general fund balance earlier this year was based on potential market trends. “This year, everybody could kind of see what we were looking at,” he said. Gehrig said he didn’t have a problem with it, but rather was questioning if it would be better to have a dedicated pension fund where money could be put in during years the investments exceeded expectations, or used to shore up the pensions when the investments fell short.
account, or set aside in the town’s general fund balance for that purpose. “It’s not an issue of not having the funds in the bank,” he said. “There is always going to be enough that needs to be contributed. There are years when we have a higher investment return.”
Gehrig was essentially suggesting when the pension investment funds did well and there was a surplus, the money could be set aside in a dedicated pension fund, and when the investments did poorly, funds could be drawn from the dedicated fund. City Manager Terry McGean explained that is essentially what the council did when it set aside the $2.5 million in the general fund balance. “When you set aside what you wanted to do with our unassigned fund balance, that was one of the items you set money aside for,” he said. Finance Director Chuck Bireley said it didn’t make much difference if the rainyday money was in a dedicated pension
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Council Secretary Tony DeLuca said he was comfortable with the policy this year of setting aside the $2.5 million because of market concerns. “This was the first year we did that, and I think it was wise to set aside the $2.5 million,” he said. “I think it is better for us to have it undedicated because if we need it, we have it set aside. If we don’t need it, we can use it for something else.”
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Gehrig again questioned if there should be a dedicated pension contribution fund. “My point is since we’re not going to do that, should we have a dedicated emergency fund?” he said. McGean said it was largely semantics, especially this year when the council set aside the $2.5 million for that purpose. He also explained the process for contributions to the town’s two pension funds.“Each year, we go in and we budget what we think we’re going to have to contribute to the pension fund,” he said. “Sometimes we do better, in which case the contribution can be less. Sometimes, the market does worse, and the contribution is going to be more, which is what we’re finding this year.” McGean said this has been a year when the pension investment funds will not likely meet the expectations, which is why the Mayor and Council voted to set aside $2.5 million from general fund balance for that eventuality. “You all wisely chose to pull out $2.5 million and have that set aside given where we think the stock market is going,” he said. “Having that minimum fund balance could help offset those fluctuations.
OCEAN CITY – A rather mundane resolution this week recognizing pension fund actuarial assumptions presented earlier this summer led to a larger discussion on how the pensions should be funded when the investments fall short. The Mayor and Council last Monday had before them a resolution formalizing recommendations presented in June from Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting. The town maintains two pension funds, one for public safety employees and one for general employees. A pension committee works with the actuarial consultant on how best to invest the pension funds in the market to ensure they remained healthy.Insome years, the pension investments thrive and the town does not need to make an investment from the general fund. In other years, the pension investments fall short of the stated return on investment goal of 7%, and the town has to make a contribution from the general fund to keep their balances at the desired levels. It appears the latter will be the case this year with market and economic uncertainties.Fortunately, the council earlier this year, anticipating a down cycle in the pension investments, set aside $2.5 million in the general fund balance as a “rainy day” account of sorts if the investments fell short. Based on the recommendations from the actuarial consultant, it appears the town will likely have to contribute $472,000 to the general employee pension fund and another $279,000 to the public safety employee pension fund, which would be drawn from the $2.5 million.Councilman John Gehrig questioned if the town’s necessary contribution to the pension funds would come from that $2.5 million. He questioned if the council should consider establishing a dedicated pension reserve fund for that express purpose.“We have set aside a portion of the general fund balance dedicated to the pension fund,” he said. “That’s our buffer. I guess we’re going to have to use some of that. Is this a dedicated fund or a different use of the funds?”
Pension Fund Resolution Sparks Debate SHAWN J. SOPER
Investment
MANAGING EDITOR
I think we’re where we need to be.”
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According to the association’s bylaws, “At the annual meeting there shall be a validation of the election of directors …. and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.”Hornnoted the annual meeting provides association members a chance to voice concerns during public comments and bring items of business to the floor for a vote. To allow for greater participation, the association will hold its annual meeting in a hybrid format. “This year, to make it easy for members who cannot be physically present to attend and be part of what the membership meeting is meant to be, the association for the first time will allow hybrid participation during the annual meeting,” she said. “Homeowners can take part either in person or online.”
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“The annual meeting is different from a regular or special board meeting in that it is the only meeting of members held each year …,” President Colette Horn said in a statement. “However, the annual meeting has not produced a quorum of at least 100 votes since 2018, meaning no business has been conducted during the last three years.”
OCEAN PINES – Association officials are encouraging Ocean Pines homeowners to attend this week’s annual meeting.On Saturday, Aug. 13, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) will hold its annual meeting in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. The association is reminding homeowners that a quorum is needed to conduct business, and that participation is encouraged.
The annual meeting will begin at 9 a.m., and attendees are asked to come early and bring a valid ID. Those participating virtually must use their property address as their login name. “After logging in, users will be asked to show a valid ID on camera,” a statement from the association reads. “A member of the Ocean Pines Elections Committee will verify the user is eligible to vote. Members may participate and/or vote as needed, and votes will be tracked by members of the Ocean Pines Elections Committee.”Officialsnote voting results from the 2022 board election will be validated, if a quorum is reached. In addition, the annual meeting typically includes presentations from OPA officers, as well as the general manager, auditor and legal counsel. “For many years, the annual meeting has also included the presentation of the Sam Wilkinson Award in recognition of volunteer efforts for Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks programs,” Horn added. “We hope that Ocean Pines homeowners will take advantage of this unique opportunity to take part in the governance of the association.”Formore information, or to access the invite link for the hybrid meeting, visit oceanpines.org and click on the “Election 2022” tab.
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OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan this week vetoed an ordinance passed by the majority of the council last month authorizing tandem, or stacked, parking with a valet system for major downtown redevelopment projects including the proposed Margaritaville project.
original votes. In the alternative, the council could approve a version of the ordinance amended to the mayor’s satisfaction, for example, putting back in the “subject to the planning commission approval” language or other alterations. While the ordinance as written would ostensibly apply to any development or redevelopment project in the downtown or upper downtown areas, it has its genesis in the proposed Margaritaville project, a major restaurant and convention center project encompassing an entire city block between 13th Street and 14th Street.With the scope of the project, the developers need the tandem parking provision to meet the minimum on-site parking requirements. While the mayor’s veto letter did not mention the Margaritaville project specifically, he made his feelings known about the project’s density and the apparent lack of hardship during the July meeting when the ordinance was approved.“Theredevelopment of in-fill properties in the downtown area is constrained by the availability of land,” he said. “I think that needs to be determined before you can consider whether or not you’re going to allow valet parking. I don’t consider a lot that is 90,000 square feet to be constrained by the availability of parking. The only reason it is constrained is because the property is being overdeveloped.”
The ordinance, passed on a 5-1 vote, with Council President Matt James opposed and Councilman Frank Knight absent, would allow redevelopment projects to meet their minimum parking requirements by deploying tandem, or stacked, parking run by a comprehensive parking management system. In simplest terms, if a redevelopment project for a hotel complex or a commercial use in the downtown area could not meet its minimum parking space requirements onsite, tandem parking, or spaces in which vehicles are stacked one behind the other, could be utilized as long as a comprehensive parking management plan, or valet service, for example, was in place. In other words, if a project required 100 parking spaces according to the code, 20% of them could be tandem, or stacked spaces, to meet the minimum requirement.Ostensibly, the code amendment, if approved, would apply to any significant redevelopment project that can’t meet the parking requirements onsite, but the proposed amendment is somewhat specific to major projects already in the planning pipeline, including the Margaritaville project.Last Tuesday, Meehan sent a letter to James and City Clerk Diana Chavis vetoing the council’s approval of ordinance 2022-14, which allows for limited use of valet service-tandem parking for hotel, motel and commercial use in the downtown and upper downtown overlay districts.“Icannot, in good conscience, support this ordinance as approved,” the letter reads. “It is my understanding that the focus of this ordinance was to address redevelopment of in-fill properties in the downtown and upper downtown areas constrained by the available land of offstreetDuringparking.”thelead-up to the positive vote by the majority of the council on the ordinance in July, there was considerable debate about the planning commission’s role in approving which projects were eligible for the code amendment. In essence, a project would be eligible for the tandem, or stacked, parking exception if hardship could be proven with the lot size or other lot However,irregularities.aftermuch discussion, the proposed ordinance eliminated the line “subject to the planning commission approval,” which was a sticking point for the mayor, according to the veto letter sent this week.
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“The elimination of ‘subject to the planning commission approval’ from the first line of section C of this ordinance eliminates the commission’s ability to first determine if the subject property meets the intent and requirements of this ordinance,” the letter reads. While he was not opposed to the intent of the ordinance allowing tandem parking with a comprehensive parking management system, such as a valet system, for example, for some projects that demonstrate a need for the exception, Meehan essentially said not all could demonstrate a hardship. “I believe that the use of service-tandem parking could be beneficial to the redevelopment of properties in the downtown and upper downtown overlay districts that are constrained by lot size or dimensions, but again, I cannot support ordinance 2022-14 as approved,” the letter reads. “I would ask the City Council to sustain this veto and revisit the ordinance.”Themayor’s veto sets up a potentially interesting override vote. According to the town code, any disapproved ordinance shall not become law unless subsequently passed by a favorable vote of six members of the whole council. With a 5-1 vote to pass the ordinance as written, James was already the lone dissenting vote and Knight was absent. That could make Knight the deciding vote if the other councilmembers stick to their
BERLIN – A popular sidewalk sale returns to Berlin this weekend. From Aug. 12-14, participating Berlin businesses will be offering discounts on clothing, accessories, toys and more through the annual Berlin Sidewalk Sale. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, noted the event is also a great opportunity for visitors to explore Berlin. “There are amazing deals, and you can’t get the kind of service you can here,” she said. “Shop, sip and stroll Berlin this weekend.”Thesidewalk sale, held each August, has attracted residents and visitors alike to downtown Berlin for decades. While the annual event is an opportunity for shoppers to find discounted gifts, clothing and toys, it’s also a chance for merchants to make room for new products.
“The summer sidewalk sale in Berlin is one of the events that have been happening in town for many years,” said World of Toys owner Olga Kozhevnikova, whose business has participated in the event for the last decade. “It helps merchants to sell some summer items to free some space in the store for the new inventory.”Kozhevnikova noted the toy store will be offering sales up to 50% off on select products. Those items, she noted, will be displayed outside in front of the store. “It’s a great time for the customers to get some great deals on the products we offer,” she added. Emily Vocke, owner of Heart of Gold Kids, said she is also eager for the return of the sidewalk sale. The business, which has participated in the event for the last five years, will offer 40% off summer clothing, 40% off bathing suits and 40-60% off select accessories.“It’sagreat time to stock up for next summer or any baby gifts you may need,” she said, “and we are so excited to make room for all of our fall/holiday items that have been arriving daily.” The Berlin Sidewalk Sale has been a tradition since the Style Guide Clothing Store first launched an effort to bring more customers to the once-struggling town. In the six-plus decades since, the event has grown to include several stores. Wells noted downtown businesses participating in this year’s sale include Victorian Charm, Patty Jean’s Boutique, Bruder Hill, Bruder Home, and East and Main Shore Supply, to name a few. The last day of the sale, Aug. 14, also coincides with the start of Maryland’s TaxFree Week, in which qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from the state’s 6% sales tax. The first $40 of bookbag sales also qualify. For more information on the sidewalk sale, visit the Berlin Sidewalk Sale FacebookOfficialspage. note that parking is free, and leashed pets are welcome.
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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan for a rental cottage development in West Ocean City. Last Thursday, the commission voted 5-0 to approve the site plan for a 52unit rental cottage development. The project will be located on Route 611. “This is a cottage court,” Steve Engel of Vista Design said. “It’s 52 units on 4.6 acres.”Attorney Hugh Cropper told the planning commission Blue Water Development was pursuing development of a cottage court project at 9543 Stephen Decatur Highway. The project, known as Shorepoint Cottage Court, will consist of 52, 390-square-foot cottages and a pool. The 4.6-acre parcel it’s proposed for is currently zoned C-2 general commercial.Engel said the project would be accessed by Route 611 and would be served by public water and sewer, as EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) have beenWhileallocated.arendering provided to the commission shows an array of colorful cottages, Cropper said that was an example.“What we have done is given you sample type cottages we would like to put there,” he said. Because the land is zoned commercial, the cottages will have to comply with the International Building Code. Cropper said he was hoping the commission would give staff the authority to approve minor tweaks to the cottages if they were needed to comply with the code.“IfInternational Building Code causes a window to be little bigger… we’d like you to grant staff authority if they feel comfortable to go ahead and approve that,” he said. When asked how often the units would be rented, Cropper said they’d be for transient visitors, likely rented by week or weekend. They will probably not be open year-round. He stressed that they’d be built to the same standards as other commercial structures. “It’s a motel that’s in small units,” he said.The commission voted 5-0 to approve the site plan.
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To combat these card scams, law enforcement is conducting community outreach efforts and providing local businesses with free signage, provided by the Office of the State’s Attorney, that can be attached to any gift card display case. Anyone who receives a suspicious email is asked to report the matter to Ocean Pines Police at 410-641-7747 or lehrisman@oceanpines.org.
OPA Warns Of Email Scam Targeting Community Members
For the last two years, Worcester County’s Vulnerable Adult Task Force has promoted a “No-Scam November” initiative based on continued efforts to educate and raise awareness about common fraud schemes.
The campaign has targeted similar scams.According to a release, “In Worcester County, the most common types of fraud currently experienced are gift card scams. Scammers have been targeting victims either by phone or by email, often claiming that there is an emergency situation the victim must buy gift cards to resolve. The scammer typically then requests the code on the back of the gift card so they can use it Theonline.”press release continues, “The scammer may claim to be the IRS, or claim that a family member of the victim has been arrested and needs bail money. In another common scam, the victim is told that they have won a contest or prize money, but in order to collect their winnings, they must buy gift cards totaling a small portion of the total prize they will eventually be sent by the scammer.”
August 12, 2022 Page 33The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch OCEAN PINES – Several people in Ocean Pines have recently reported receiving scam emails. In many of the emails, the sender asks the recipient for help buying gift cards to donate to a local charity. Some of the emails appear to come from Ocean Pines staff or board members. Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said it’s important to stay vigilant. Look at the sender’s email address. If the address is unfamiliar, call the person to verify they sent theIfemail.theemail is fraudulent, report it to local “Anyoneauthorities.on the internet can create a fake email and claim to be somebody else,” Ehrisman said. “Never send money or gift cards without first speaking to an actual person and verifying their identity. And if something seems strange, report it.”
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said the recent National Night Out event was a success, drawing roughly 100 people from the community to White Horse Park last Tuesday. Established in 1984, National Night Out is observed on the first Tuesday in August to promote positive police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery, and to make all neighborhoods safer places to live.Ocean Pines is consistently named one of the safest communities in Maryland and the United States. Last Tuesday, Ocean Pines Police handed out coloring books, and Cpl. Ricky Kerrigan brought a police car and did drone demonstrations for Oceanchildren.Pines Recreation and Parks also pitched in and supplied a bounce house and other activities. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland Department of Natural Resources also took part.Ehrisman said Dispatcher Cindy Ward and Records Administrator Susan Reynolds did most of the organization and setup.“Ricky [Kerrigan] did police car stuff and did the drone demonstrations, and I think the kids loved it,” Ehrisman said. He also thanked Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue for her help. “I think overall it did exactly what we wanted it to do,” Ehrisman said. “It was more of a meet and greet for our people, our neighborhood and our community. So, I think the goal was accomplished.”
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In March, the HDC approved renovation plans for Burbage’s Main Street storefronts previously home to Town Center AtAntiques.thetime, Pielstick told the commission there were no plans to change the second level but that the section at street level would be renovated. She said rotten wood was to be replaced and windows repaired. In the months since, however, the storefronts have maintained the plywood-covered, partially demolished appearance they had at the time of HDC approval.Attheclose of Monday’s town council meeting, a resident asked if anyone knew when the work would be complete. According to Planning Director Dave Engelhart, the building was under contract to be sold but that he’d found out last Friday the sale had fallen through.
“The current owners are going to proceed with renovations there,” he said. “Do I know when? I’m going on their say. I’m waiting on plans.” Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said numerous businesses were interested in the“We’vespace.received more inquiries than I can count to be part of our business community in that location,” she said.
Samantha Pielstick, property manager for the buildings that are owned by Jack Burbage, said on Tuesday the work would soon be moving ahead.
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BERLIN – While residents are eager to see renovations completed at the Main Street storefronts currently under construction, plans are still being finalized.Since the revitalization of the structures from 19 N. Main St. to 7 N. Main Street was approved by the Berlin Historic District (HDC) this spring, town staff have fielded countless inquiries from residents and business owners asking when the work will be done.
“Mr. Burbage will be moving forward with the revitalization of the buildings,” she said. “We will be submitting exteriors to the HDC for the September meeting and working on finalizing the plans to submit to the town for building permits as soon as feasible.”
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Joining Rymer and Benn in this year’s race were Bishop, a member of the town’s board of adjustment and ad hoc parking committee, and husband-and-wife team Eric and Kim Espinosa, who campaigned on compromise and balance as it involves the development of Fenwick Island.Officials this week reported more than 500 voters participated in this year’s election, bringing voter turnout to just over 60%.“Last year, we had a 78% voter turnout,” said elections board member Pete Frederick.Withthe election certified this week, candidates took the opportunity to thank voters for their support. Rymer, the top vote-getter, applauded the public’s participation. “It is great to see so many Fenwick Island voters participate in this election,” he said. “I sincerely appreciate their support and I look forward to serving this wonderful community for another two years.”Benn agreed. “I am very glad that the voters decided to keep our team together and I look forward to working with this council to fulfill the wishes of this community,” he said.For their part, the Espinosas congratulated this year’s winners and recognized the Fenwick community. “First, we thank everyone who voted for us and gave us the opportunity to represent them,” they said in a joint statement. “Secondly congratulations to the victors. Most importantly though, the experience was amazing as we met so many nice people. We’ve made lifelong friends and we learned so much about Fenwick, its rich history and the families.” Bishop could not immediately be reached for comment this week.
FENWICK ISLAND – Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the Fenwick Island Town Council in last week’s municipal election. On Monday, the Fenwick Island Board of Elections convened to certify the results of this year’s election, held at town hall on Aug. Tabulations6. from Saturday’s election show Bill Rymer received 328 votes, Ed Bishop received 327 votes, Richard Benn received 315 votes, Eric Espinosa received 231 votes and Kim Espinosa received 224 votes.
Vote totals included absentee ballots, in which Bishop received 134 votes, Rymer received 133 votes, Benn received 130 votes, Eric Espinosa received 79 votes and Kim Espinosa received 77 votes.“That’s the official results of the election on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022,” said elections board member Lynn Andrews. This year, five candidates vied for three council seats held by Rymer, Benn and Mayor Vicki Carmean, who announced she would not be seeking a ninth term in office.
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One such initiative to address recruitment and retention, he says, is a takehome car policy. While such a policy existed under the previous administration, Ehrisman said it was limited to those officers living in Ocean Pines.
“The insurance coverage could make or break you as far as pay,” he said. “We used to have full-benefit insurance, and several years ago the board in office at the time took it away and cut us to an 8020 Ehrismanprogram.” said the department is also looking into pension plans. While many police departments offer LEOPS (Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System), he noted that the OPPD is not eligible. “Ocean Pines is not a municipality,” he explained. “But there are other pension plans, and that’s what we’re trying to present to the board and to the community.”
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Officials say they are looking to present their plans to the board before the start of the next budget cycle. Ehrisman added it is necessary to begin recruit-
“The shortage of manpower costs you more money because of having to pay overtime to cover the shifts that are not covered,” he added.
In his office this week, Ehrisman thumbed through pages of incentives and bonuses being offered by local law enforcement agencies to fill ongoing vacancies. And with the board’s support, he said the OPPD is hoping to do the same. “These are not things the board has denied us,” he said. “This, right now, is something we’re preparing to take to the board with the support of the general manager. He’s fully in support of helping us address these issues.” In Ocean Pines, the fiscal year begins on May 1. But Ehrisman said he is looking to present initiatives that can be implemented before the next budget cycle.
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“My problems right now are not an Ocean Pines issue,” he said in an interview this week. “It’s happening at every police agency. Because of the recruitment and retention issues, everyone is trying to sweeten up their pot.”
In a board meeting last week, General Manager John Viola noted the police chief’s initiatives would be detailed at a future“Wemeeting.willcome forward with the chief to articulate, but we are working on that …,” he said. “I will be coming forward with the chief as he finalizes that document.”
“When my officer lives at point A, and he has to drive through three or four jurisdictions to come work here, and all four of those jurisdictions are offering a better package than what we are, how do I keep them here?” he said. “That’s the problem.” Ehrisman said the department is also looking into pay differentials and health insurance, though such initiatives could take longer to implement.
OCEAN PINES – As staffing shortages continue at the Ocean Pines Police Department, Chief Leo Ehrisman says efforts are underway to attract and retain officers.With the support of General Manager John Viola, Ehrisman says he will go before the Ocean Pines Board of Directors in the coming months to discuss initiatives aimed at recruitment and retention. From pension plans and insurance changes to take-home car policies, Ehrisman says his department is making every effort to remain competitive as staffing shortages continue.
“Some of these things are going to have to be addressed,” he said. “I can’t wait a year to address them.”
ment and retention efforts now, as it typically takes a year to replace an officer. “The next academy doesn’t start until January, which means you won’t graduate until July, which means you won’t be on the road by yourself until September …,” he Ehrismansaid. noted, however, that process only begins after an application is received.“Iremember years ago, for one position, we would have 30 applications and we would have to do testing to narrow that down …,” he said. “Most agencies now don’t even have applications on file.”Ehrisman said those interested in joining the OPPD can fill out an application, which is available on the association’s website, under the “Police Department”“Righttab.now, we’re looking at what we can fix that the board’s not going to object to,” he said, “that we can do within this budget, to go ahead and make the changes we can.”
As the Ocean Pines Police Department (OPPD) works with the administration to attract officers to open positions, Ehrisman says the department is making every effort to maintain the level of service the community expects from its policeAsdepartment.ofthisweek, Ehrisman reports the OPPD is down three to four officers. To cover shifts, the department is working with allied law enforcement agencies and has implemented mandatory overtime, with officers working 10-hour days. “My guys, instead of working four days on and three days off, are working five on and two off,” he explained. But Ehrisman says this operations plan is not sustainable. In addition to officer burnout, Ehrisman said the situation – coupled with increased gas prices and the implementation of a body-worn camera program – has greatly impacted the department’s budget.
Councilman Mark Paddack encouraged residents and boaters in the Little Salisbury community to attend that work“Atsession.thework session, I would hope that members of the Little Salisbury community would come here and give us some feedback,” he said. “This is a temporary modification until we can have it brought back before the public.” Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out the $50 gate pass for the public ramp at Little Salisbury is not limited to the residents of that north-end community. “The $50 fee is not inclusive to Little Salisbury residents,” he said. “Anybody can pay that fee, so boats from anywhere can now come there until 9 p.m. It’s still a significant number of people. I think we will certainly garner some comments at our next work session.”After years of wrestling with an outdated and over-utilized public boat ramp in the Little Salisbury residential area, along with complaints of traffic, parking, noise and litter, the town identified the site at 64th Street as a more appropriate location for the city-owned boat ramp because it is surrounded by commercial and governmental uses and is located closer to the center of the resort.
Council Extends Boat Ramp Hours
BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR
For years, the public boat ramp in the north-end Little Salisbury community was the only public boat ramp within town limits and it was used heavily. In 2017, the town opened a new, larger public boat ramp at 64th Street. The new two-ramp facility is located near the town’s larger public works complex. That public boat ramp is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.When the new ramp opened in 2017, it was decided to keep the existing public boat ramp in Little Salisbury open on a limited basis with an automated gate system. Boaters from the community, and anywhere else for that matter, can purchase a $50 pass allowing them to access the gated ramp, which is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day from April to October. During last Monday’s meeting, Council President Matt James broached the subject of extending the hours of operation for the Little Salisbury public boat ramp. While the sun is setting a little later by degrees each day now, James said he has heard from some boaters in the community the 6 p.m. closing time is too early through much of the summer. “I was going to bring this up at a work session, but that would be another month of the season gone, so I’m going to bring it up now,” he said. “We have a boat ramp in Little Salisbury that used to be the only public boat ramp in town. Residents are allowed to purchase a gate pass for the ramp in the amount of $50. However, there are restrictions to the pass, and they don’t line up with when a lot of people like to boat.”James said some in the recreational boating community have approached him about possibly extending the hours at the public ramp in Little Salisbury. “I’ve heard concerns about the hours,” he said. “At least one resident I spoke with is asking for an extension of the hours. I’m asking to waive or amend the current hours at the boat ramp in Little Salisbury to 7 a.m. for the opening and 9 p.m. for the closing.”
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James said many boaters like to go out on the water later in the day and the 6 p.m. close time at the ramp made that challenging for some, although the 64th Street public ramp is open at all hours.“The thought is it stays light or light enough after 6 p.m.,” he said. “A lot of people get off work and like to go out on their Councilboat.”Secretary Tony DeLuca made a motion to amend the hours of operation at the Little Salisbury public boat ramp to 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on a test basis for now and bring it back for a discussion at a future work session, a motion that passed unanimously.
OCEAN CITY – Recreational boaters utilizing the town’s old public boat ramp in the Little Salisbury community can enjoy the water a little later after resort officials last week agreed to extend the hours of operation at the facility.
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This past year, however, there have been exciting developments towards the recovery of the red wolf. USFWS released 10 adults into the wild at the North Carolina recovery area. Those, along with four adults from 2021 and four from 2020, bring the total to 18 wolves released to the wild in the last two years. For the first time since 2018, a pure litter of red wolves was born into the wild. This is a huge step towards the conservation of this species, the zoo reports. The Salisbury Zoo has participated in the red wolf recovery program and exhibited red wolves since 2007. Bowie, a male red wolf, is the newest addition to the Salisbury Zoo. Submitted Photo
New Red Wolf Joins Salisbury Zoo
SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo recently received a 2-year-old male red wolf from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina. Bowie has joined Shiloh, the female red wolf, as a companion. The red wolf is the world’s most endangered wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, red wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon.
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TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del., was ranked a high performer in the treatment of stroke and rated on average with peer United States hospitals in nine other categories (COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip relacement, knee replacement, pneumonia and kidneyForfailure).the2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.
Hospital Recognized SALISBURY – U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rank ings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and Tidal Health Nanticoke as 2022-2023 High Performing Hospitals for 11 challenging and elective health conditions, the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings, now in their eighth year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care. The recognition by U.S. News acknowledges the care provided is significantly better than the naELLIOTTJOSHUA GLEN LEBEDZ IRIS HUDSON
Nurses Honored BERLIN – Earlier this year, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) held its annual nursing awards ceremony, recognizing Iris Hudson as Nurse of the Year and honoring Glenn Lebedz with the Friend of NursingHudsonAward.has been a member of the Atlantic General family for 21 years, and her radiant presence can be felt by every patient and associate within the hospital. Throughout her years at AGH, she has served as a mentor to younger nurses, established herself as a source of unparalleled knowledge and acted as a beacon of warmth for every patient that walks through the hospital’s doors. As written by a colleague, “I started working at AGH over nine years ago. Iris immediately took me in and showed me the ropes of the nursing profession. Her compassion, advocacy and talent for the profession is why she is an amazing nurse and charge nurse. She would lend the shirt off her back for any patient, and each patient she encounters she treats like family. Her friendship, mentorship, encouragement and guidance helped me get to the moment I’m at in my career.” Providing high-quality patient care is Hudson’s key source of motivation, and she humbly attributes her success to the teamwork-driven work environment seen at AGH.“Ibecame a nurse for the patient. I stayed a nurse for the patient. However, it was the people with which I have worked that made my stay more meaningful, and I believe helped me make a difference for our patients,” Hudson said. It was Hudson’s plan to retire prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but she decided to stay to assist both the patients and nurses who were struggling to combat the virus – a true testament to her dedica tion to serve the needs of those in the Eastern Shore community. Hudson announced her retirement this year at the awards ceremony. Although Atlantic General will go without such an extraordinary nurse and individual, everyone is happy to know that Iris will be enjoying her welldeservedLebedz,retirement.directorof support services at AGH, was recognized with the Friend of Nursing Award. The Friend of Nursing Award is given to an individual whose role is not directly linked to nursing, but still goes above and beyond the scope of their duties to assist the Atlantic General nursing staff in any way possible. Being the support services director, Le bedz has a wide range of responsibilities in the hospital and has continued to utilize his resources to aid the nursing staff through various challenges they may be confronted with. In Lebedz’s nomination, an Atlantic General nurse wrote, “During our extremely busy times, Glenn was always supporting the nurses during the most recent COVID surge. Glenn was instrumen tal in giving free breakfast for the hospital team and realized this was a needed resource to help keep up morale with the medical staff. When nurses weren’t able to leave the floor, Glenn provided meals so that they could get food on the floor … Glenn also helped with negative pressure to provide an added layer of protection to nurses on the Med/Surg unit during the latest COVID surge and developed a plan in case we had to utilize more oxygen being piped into the hospital because of the high volume of ventilators and vapotherms in use. Glenn also helped during the latest snowstorm. He provided dinner for staff spending the night and made sure safe passage for incoming patients and staff coming into the hospital.”While Lebedz may not be a part of the nursing staff himself, he has demonstrated a strong devotion to the support and safety of all Atlantic General nurses, making him a true friend of nursing.
Agent Welcomed OCEAN CITY – EXIT Realty Ocean City announced that Tracey Sapia has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Ocean City, located at 5700 Coastal Highway, Suite 202, Ocean City, is a proud member of EXIT MidAtlantic's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region. A full service, forward-thinking, real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT has, to date, paid out more than a half a billion dollars in single-level residual income to its associates. resides in Ridgely, Md., is a project engineer in GMB’s Seaford, Del., office. He began interning with GMB in 2017 and joined the firm full-time upon his 2018 graduation from the University of Alabama.Onhis choice to pursue an engineering career, Elliott says, “I spent a lot of time with my grandfather growing up and he taught me that no problem was too small to solve and no problem was too big that it couldn’t be solved. His mindset instilled in me a joy of solving problems. Engineering is a field where you face new problems big and small every day and the best part about it is the problems are never the same. I will never get tired of seeing my solutions to these problems implemented and observing how they impact the community and environment around me.”Elliott is wrapping up several projects in the City of Lewes, including water and sewer improvements in the Pilottown Road and Savannah Road areas. He is currently working on the design of improvements to the Howard H. Seymour Water Reclamation Plant, also in Lewes.
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tional average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was ranked as the fifth best hospital in Maryland (tie) and was again named a Best Regional Hospital for the Eastern Shore. The Salisbury hospital was recognized as high performing in stroke care, the treatment of pneumonia, lung cancer surgery, knee replacement, hip replacement, kidney failure, heart failure, the treatment of heart attack, diabetes, colon cancer surgery, and for the care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Engineering License SALISBURY – The architectural and engineering firm of George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) congratulates staff member Joshua T. Elliott, P.E., on recently passing the eight-hour Principles and Practice of Engineering exam and becoming a licensed professional engineer in the state of Delaware.Elliott,aDelmar native who currently
Fewer than half of all hospitals received any High Performing rating, and only four earned this rating in all procedures and conditions.“Organizationally, it’s great to again be honored among the best with our peer hospitals in America,” said Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, president/CEO of TidalHealth. “This recognition is an acknowledgement of how hard everyone in our health system continues to work, including our board, medical staff and volunteers, to maintain the best possible environment for our patients. It is gratifying to know these team efforts are being recognized again nationally by U.S. News, and for our Maryland hospital to be ranked among the top five in the state.”
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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognized Pat Winkelmayer as “Kiwanian of the Month” for July. Winkelmayer, pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president, has been cashier for most “Dawg Team” events and is the club’s recording secretary.
The local Toys for Tots campaign presented certificates of appreciation to Jeff and Joan Muschrush, the owners of the Crabcake Factory Bayside, for their 2021 efforts to collect toys for disadvantaged children. Pictured are First Detachment member Frank Del Piano, Joann and Jeff Muschrush, and Sharon Ruest, coordinator for Ocean View Toys for Tots.
Mark Engberg (right) of the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Rehoboth Beach, is pictured with Easterseals President/CEO Kenan Sklenar as he once again showed his support by offering a match of up to $5,000 in donations to Easterseals Camp Fairlee. Camp Fairlee, located outside of Chestertown, Md., is one of the only camps in the region that provides a typical residential camp experience for children and adults with disabilities year-round.
Harry Burkett, manager of the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Library, was the guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City meeting. Burkett, left, is pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president. Submitted Photos
Members of the Marlin Club Crew of OC, a nonprofit organization, awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to eight Worcester County college-bound students. Among those accepting in person at the meeting on July 9 were (seated left to right) Ayush Batra (Duke Univ.), Megan Wheeler (University of Lynchburg), Lauren Moses (Old Dominion Univ.), Allison Milburn (Frostburg State Univ.), and Bennett Tinkler (Univ. Of Maryland, College Park). Other winners not pictured were Saige Figgs (Flagler College), Katelyn Kline (Sweet Briar College), and Emma Sperry (North Carolina State Univ.).
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Members of the Duncan Showell American Legion Post 231 presented the colors to kick off the 2022 Berlin Peach Festival. The Peach Festival is the largest annual fundraiser for the Calvin B. Taylor House Musuem.
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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week: Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above is a shot from 2021 when a huge flag tarp was spread out over the beach as part of Memorial Day season opening festivities. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.
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Maryland State Police Trooper Seth Shubert, Councilman Jack Orris and Berlin Public Works Director Jimmy Charles were among countless attendees at National Night Out in Berlin.
Tim Lawrence, Berlin’s electric utility director, and Police Chief Arnold Downing paused for a photo at National Night Out.
Buckingham Elementary School’s Deshon Purnell, Councilman Dean Burrell and retired Councilman Elroy Brittingham are pictured at National Night Out in CouncilmanBerlin.
Bernita Downing and Lisa Purnell are pictured at the Berlin Police Department’s National Night Out event.
Patricia Dufendach and Mike Wiley, members of the Berlin Parks Commission, are pictured at National Night Out.
Community groups such as BRAVE, represented by Worcester County Commissioner Diana Purnell and Andrew Dupont, attended National Night Out at Henry Park.
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Dean Burrell and Gregory Purnell are pictured at National Night Out.
Howard Quillen and retired officer Claude Holland announced winners of the scooter and helmet raffles at National Night Out.
The Briddell Family Foundation distributed free books at National Night Out. Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols, Sandra Briddell-Bowen and Sharon Briddell-Fowlis, seated, are pictured.
National Night Out attracted numerous community participants, including Nancy Bradford and Earl Conley of the Bank of Ocean City.
by Charlene Sharpe Featuring Those Helping Causes In The Resort Area People in Society
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Page 50 August 12, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week: Each week during the season the Freeman Arts Pavilion submits a photo of the week from the Selbyville venue. Above, two-time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience performed on Thursday, Aug. 4. Tickets are still available for 2022 performances at freemanarts.org. Photo by Justin Odendhal/Freeman Arts Pavilion 410-213-CAKE (2253) • www.Thecrabcakes.com OPEN: 11am-8pm Everyday • Closed on Tuesdays Route 611 West OC | Next to Food Lion FREE (1) Ear of Local “Thompson Farms Produce” Street Corn made fresh in-house with Purchase of a Crab Cake Sandwich or Platter (1 per coupon per person) Expires 8/28/22 MCD “ An Eastern Shore Tradition” We Do Crab Cakes & Crab Balls For Any Party Needs
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OCEAN CITY – In the summer of 1971, Mark McCleskey had a pretty good job at a summer camp in Lenoir, N.C. Camp Patterson had hired him to be its water safety instructor and guard at the lake for the Unfortunately,season.that season only lasted until mid-July. As luck would have it, his friend, Roland Kruger, told him all about a place up north that needed lifeguards. Roland had been attending Wake Forest University and had been listening to dozens of stories about life on the Ocean City Beach Patrol from his roommate, Chip DeShields. Chip knew what he was talking about, because he was a lieutenant on the patrol. When the offer came from Roland to drive up to Maryland and try out for the OCBP, Mark jumped at the chance. “I had never even been north of Virginia,” he would later admit, but was willing to take the risk. Mark and his friend rolled into town in mid-July and were both soon trying out for the patrol. Mark passed the test. Roland did not. And so, in a state he’d never even driven through until that week, in a town he’d only heard of second hand, Mark started his life on the beach patrol. “I didn’t know anyone,” he recalled. Mark was immediately assigned the job of “rover,” and moved around to different beaches whenever and wherever he was needed. He moved into a boarding house on 7th Street and soon discovered that one person in town that he did know, Lt. Chip DeShields, was living just a few blocks“Chipaway.lived with Captain Bob Craig, so I could be found hanging out with Lt. Chip and Captain Bob for the rest of the summer,” he said. Mark was able to learn a lot in those visits and improved his knowledge of the ocean and the workings of the patrol. “Talk about being at the right place and time,” he said. “The next year, the OCBP was being pushed hard to guard more and more beachgoers,” he remembered. The second Bay Bridge span was to be finished in 1973, so in preparation of more vacationers, the beach patrol needed to prepare itself for growth. “All I wanted in my second year was my very own stand and beach. I was surprised when not only did I get my own alized they were not.” Mark went in after them but couldn’t shake the feeling that he should have gone sooner. “I made it to them, but they were exhausted. I will never forget how bad I felt. I realized that it's better to be early and have people wonder why you left your stand than to be late and feel guilty for 50 years,” he recalled. After that day, Mark never questioned his take on a situation again. He took to heart the adage often repeated by generations of Ocean City guards, “Early is on time. On time is late.”
Mark learned a lot about the beach in those summers with the OCBP, and he has carried those lessons through his life. He learned the value of trusting your instincts and the benefits of listening to those who have something to teach you.
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Mark currently works in partnership with Chesapeake Smart Energy LLC and is a vendor member of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association arranging Delmarva Power-sponsored building tune-ups and HVAC tune-ups for properties in need of services. stand, it came with crew chief responsibilities and more money,” he said. “Five dollars a week. I was thrilled. Truth is, however, that I would have done all of it for free. I loved it.” Mark would be a crew chief for the next six summers as his love for the resort and the beach increased. During those years, he had his share of “nail biter pulls” that guards often talk about. But the pull (as guards refer to rescues) that sticks with him most was different.
Mark McCleskey: A Fateful First Ride Up North
(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.)
Guards worry about misjudging a situation or second guessing yourself. No one ever wants to look foolish in front of a crowded beach full of spectators by going in too early. But waiting too long can be even worse. Mark remembers, “It was the summer of 1974. It was July and I was working my stand on 45th Street. We had this recurring rip that came out of nowhere and would disappear without a trace. It was like a ghost, so we called it ‘Casper the friendly Rip.’ Most times, this rip would result in just a little pull here and there. But this particular day, Casper was strong, and the waves were bigger than normal. A father and daughter got caught in the rip. It looked as though they were making their way back in, but I soon reMark McCleskey is pictured standing guard over his beach in the early 1970s.
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OCBP Alumni of the Week
August 12, 2022 Page 53The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Hello everybody, the 49th Annual White Marlin Open is here, and it’s the busiest week of the entire year for the fishing community in Ocean City. As I write this on Monday morning, 409 boats have registered for this year’s WMO, and the purse is set at $8.6 Million. Those numbers are just slightly down from the record breaking 2021 event, but with the economy what it is I personally think that it is a terrific turnout. By the time you read this most of the action has taken place, and we’re just waiting for Friday scales action to commence to see if things change like they did last year on the final day. Will one lucky boat walk away with several million dollars in prize money? Will there be a big blue marlin caught this year? Those questions and more will be answered in good time, but I can tell you it’s always an excitingThanksweek. to blended water in the offshore canyons, this year’s White Marlin Open could very well be anyone’s ball game. There was some decent fishing for the Ocean City Marlin Club’s Heels & Reels Ladies Only Tournament this past weekend, but it only took two blue marlin to take first place honors this year. That feat was accomplished by the crew of the private boat Buckshot with my buddy Captain Gary Stamm at the helm. Buckshot caught two blue marlin on their one day of fishing and took first place along with a check for over $25,000. Second place in the OCMC Heels & Reels was taken by the crew of the Fish in OC charter partner Spring Mix II with Captain Chris Watkowski and his lady anglers. Jillian Lebling also won the JR angler award by catching one blue marlin for the Spring Mix crew. They won a check for over $3,000 for their efforts. The big tuna in the OCMC Heels & Reels Tournament was caught by the crew of the Just One More who landed a huge 230 pound bigeye on day two of the event. Just One More also caught a 25.6 pound mahi that was good for second place in the mahi category. First place tuna and second place mahi was a good payout for the ladies of Just One More as they won over $24,000 in prizeLastmoney.Saturday the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce held its 15th Annual Flounder Tournament, and it was a great event with good participation. About 260 anglers duked it out in tough conditions on Saturday as there was no good tide during tournament time. There were some good fish caught by the end of it, and there SEE PAGE 54 Captain Chris Watkowski of the Spring Mix II put this crew on four fat yellowfin tuna and a pile of mahi. Submitted Photos with Scott Lenox
Above top left, Captain Jake Shaffer of Turnin’ Fins got this great shot of a blue marlin release. Above top center, Dan Potter was fishing for sea bass with the Fish in OC Deadly Double when this 45” mahi chased it to the surface and met its demise. Above top right, Lee Vincent had flounder of 6.4 and 7.1 pounds while fishing with Captain Kane Bounds on the Fish Bound. Above left, Derek Yobst got me by just .11 pounds to take first place honors in the 15th Annual OP Chamber Flounder Tournament. Above right, Captain Joe Drosey of Rhonda’s Osprey found seven yellowfin tuna for this happy crew. Opposite page, top left, this crew had a great day with five jumbo yellowfin aboard Reel Current with Captain Shawn Gibson. Opposite page, top right, one of the better tuna catches I’ve seen this summer came aboard the Boss Hogg with Captain Brian Porter. Opposite page, middle left, these keeper flounder were caught aboard the Tortuga out of Bahia Marina. Opposite page, middle right, top honors in the OCMC Heels & Reels Tournament went to the team of the Buckshot out of Sunset Marina. Opposite page, bottom left, these young anglers had a great time catching five keeper flounder aboard the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak. Opposite page, bottom right, the ladies fishing aboard Just One More had first place tuna and second place mahi in the OCMC Heels & Reels Tournament.
After the White Marlin Open is over this week we still have some great tournaments coming down the pipeline over the next couple of weeks. Next Thursday, August 18 through Saturday, August 20 the ladies take over the scales again with the Poor Girls Open at Bahia Marina. After that, the MidAtlantic is in town from Aug. 22 through Aug. 26. We’ll be bringing both of those events to you live and you can check out nightly leaderboard updates on my website at www.FishinOC.com. If I don’t see you at the scales, I’ll see you here next week. Until then, 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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FROM PAGE 53 you’re bound to catch a keeper. Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break Charters caught “a thousand” little trout around the south jetty on Saturday and I was lucky enough to land a nice 18” keeper. Captain Jason had his crew using small live bunker and I caught my fish on a Fish in OC Deadly Double with a piece of cut spot. If you’re looking to have some fun with the kids or inexperienced anglers over the next couple of weeks there are plenty of spot and croaker cruising our bays right now. The spot are anywhere from just 2” or 3” to as big as 6” and the croaker are running from 7” or so to about 11”. There is no size limit for spot, but croaker must be 9” or larger to harvest. The retention limit for spot is now 50 fish liver or dead and anglers are allowed 25 croaker per person. part of the tide in our back bays right now. The water is so warm and usually so dirty that the flounder are just not going to bite. Most anglers fishing the OP Flounder Tournament, including myself, didn’t catch any fish during the low tide. Only when water cleaned up toward the top of the high tide and cooled down into the upper 60s and low 70s did anyone have any luck. If you fish those conditions with larger baits around the south jetty and in the East Channel, there are some good fish to be had. You just have to fish the right conditions and have a little luck. We’ve been seeing some pretty decent numbers of grey trout or “weakfish” in the OC inlet around the north and south jetties over the past week or so. Most of these fish are small “spikes” under the 14” minimum size, but if you catch enough were some handsome payouts. Third place went to Kevin McNelis whose 22 3/8” flounder took home $356. Second place was won by me with a 22 7/8” flounder on a live spot in the East Channel good for $1,805. The first-place fish was caught by Derek Yobst, who got me by just one inch and .11 pounds, but that was good enough for a check worth over $3,600. Congratulations to all the winners and to the OP Chamber for a successful event.Speaking of flounder fishing, there is absolutely no sense fishing on the bottom ... Fish In OC
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OCEAN CITY – Ever wonder where you can surf in Ocean City? Due to large beach crowds from Memorial Day through Sunfest, surfing is only permitted in designated areas during the beach patrol’s operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rotation Used To Determine Daily Surf Locations
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Surf Beach Facilitator Caroline Hennick is pictured at the Inlet surf beach last week. Submitted Photo SEE NEXT PAGE
Seven days a week there are two rotating surfing beaches. On weekdays there is also a third surfing beach set up in the inlet area. No activity other than surfing is allowed in the surf beach area which prohibits body boards, paddle boards, and Beater boards. However, we still staff the area with Surf Rescue Technicians (lifeguards) so that in the event no one is surfing we can open the area of beach to normal swimming activities until someone wants to surf. The two rotating surf beaches move two blocks south each day. Based on the current rotation, a specific street block would not have the surfing beach on the same date for over 20 years. So if your family stays on 10th Street the second week in July every year, and the surfing beach were to be on 10th Street this year during that week, it would not happen again for the next 20 years. It will be on every beach a couple of times every season but during a different time of the season. This really isn’t too much to ask to share this wonderful resource with the surfing community. After all, there are 154 guarded blocks of Ocean City beaches and on any given day no more than three of those blocks may be used for surfing. We need to share this amazing resource. The third surfing beach operates Monday through Friday and is always in the same location starting at the south rock jetty at the end of Ocean City and extending 150 yards north. This area was picked because it is usually not crowded on weekdays. Furthermore, it is not safe to swim close to a rock jetty and often has a wave break that surfers like. On certain days when inclement weather affects Ocean City, the beach patrol may allow surfing. This decision is made daily with the input of supervisors on the beach. If there are low numbers of ation when making this decision. On days of inclement weather, you can ask any SRT on the beach if the surfing ordinance has been modified or call beach patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556. The beach patrol has a surfing notification service that allows you to receive alerts when the surfing rules have been modified allowing surfing on all beaches. If you are interested in receiving this service, please visit our website to sign up. Local surf shops may also know when the surfing ordinance has been modified. Even during these conditions swimmers always have the right of way and surfers must be at least 50 yards away from any swimmers and wear a leash at all times (Ocean City ordinance). On these special days, we still staff our surfing beaches to make sure that surfers have an area that is not being shared with swimmers. Surf beach areas are marked by smaller yellow stands on the beach in a one block area, one at the north end of the block and the other at the south end as well as large flags marking the boundpeople on the beach, and the weather is poor and not predicted to improve, the surfing ordinance may be modified as long as there are no thunderstorms. There are also other factors taken into consider-
… Inlet added During Weekdays August 12, 2022 Page 57The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch aries. Members of the beach patrol called Surf Beach Facilitators (SBFs) are assigned to work at the surfing beaches and wear green or yellow uniforms so that they are not confused with the Surf Rescue Technicians (lifeguards). The SBF makes sure the operation of the surf beach runs smoothly. They make sure surfers stay within the designated area, while also educating the public and making sure they do not swim in the surf area. The SBF begins his or her work day at 9:30 a.m., a half hour earlier than the rest of the patrol. During that time, he or she talks to beach patrons who are not planning to surf, making sure they understand how the surfing beach operates. To further facilitate the smooth operation of the surfing beaches the SBF will go to the next day’s surfing beach (two blocks south) to inform the beach patrons that the following day their beach will be the surfing beach. Just added in 2020, are new signs that are placed on the beach at the stairs or beach access, explaining the rules of the surf beach. If there are no surfers and the beach is “OPEN” to swimming, the SBFs will assist the surrounding SRTs with ordinance enour past sponsors and encourage new ones to support the tour and the arts in Ocean SponsorshipCity.” levels are available beginning at $250 and can offer benefits such as ads in the printed tour guidebook, custom-produced videos, complimentary tour tickets, permanent recognition on the Wall of Honor at the Arts Center, and much more. “We have a sponsorship level to meet your needs and budget,” Ginny Outten, Art League board member and co-chair of the 2022 Home Tour Committee, said. “If you have any kind of business involved with home building, remodeling or designing, this is an ideal way to get your message out to a very targeted audience.”
OCEAN CITY – For the past 17 years, the Sand Castle Home Tour has helped sustain the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City and helped build and keep free the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. To continue the 18th annual tour in 2022, the art league is seeking private and corporate sponsors from the community. The tour takes place Sept. 29 and 30 this year and will feature 10 of the greater Ocean City area’s most captivating residences. Five or more of the homes will offer in-person tours, with all the homes available virtually throughout October. Tour goers will enjoy the opportunity to hear the vision and inspiration behind the homes directly from the homeowners, builders, architects, and designers. “Our sponsors allow us to keep the tour going and be successful, year after year,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “We thank
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Fall Home Tour seeks sponsors... GUARDING THE BEACH until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This simple tip could save a life – yours. (The writer has been with the beach patrol for 19 years and is currently a sergeant. He is a physical education teacher for the Worcester County Public School system.) forcement, until one or more surfers arrive and the beach becomes an exclusive surfing area Occasionally,again.during each summer, special event permits will be issued by the Mayor and City Council to hold a surfing event at a section of beach other than the rotating surfing area, such as next week’s Surfers Healing. These events are usually surfing contests and are attended by hundreds of spectators and competitors and are enjoyable to watch. During these events, swimming and wading is prohibited for your safety and the beach patrol will be on the beach making sure the event runsTosmoothly.getthedaily surfing beach rotation, visit any local surf shop or the beach patrol website at www.ococean.com/ocbp. For more information about surf beaches or to apply for one of the Surfing Beach Facilitator positions, contact Lt. Ward Kovacs at beach patrol headquarters, 410289-7556 or check out our website. He is the director of surfing beaches. Here at the beach patrol our number one priority is your safety, so please keep our slogan in mind and, “Keep your feet in the sand,
Aug. 12: Cat Adoption Event Town Cats of Ocean City will host a Clear The Shelters Adoption Event from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at PetSmart, 11330 Samuel Bowen Boulevard, Berlin. Aug. 12-14: Plein Air Event Artists Paint OC will take place throughout the resort. Artists will gather at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, Aug. 13 where art will be for sale from 5-8 p.m. Free reception. www.artleagueofceancity.org.
Things To Do
Aug. 25-28: OC Jeep Week OC Jeep Week, beach crawl, Jeep Jam and vendors at www.oceancityjeepweek.com. See website for full schedule.
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.
Aug. 20-21: ArtX Northside Park on 125th Street will become immersed in unique artistic activities. Discover a variety of artisans, music, food & wine. Free. Aug. 22, 29: Casting Call The Ocean Pines Children’s Theater will be casting for the January production of the musical “Moana.” Auditions will be held at the Ocean Pines Library from 5-6:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 for children in grades 3-8, and on Aug. 29 for those in grades 9-12. Those auditioning for singing roles should come prepared to perform 16 measures of preselected songs from the show. Girls should prepare to sing How Far I’ll Go and boys should prepare to sing You’re Welcome. In addition, participants will be asked to recite or read selected monologues that can be found at //www.facebook.com/opchildrens-http:-theater.Copiesofthemonologueswillbeonhandattheauditionsaswell.Aswasthecasein2021,allattend-ingtheauditionswillneedtoshowproofoffullvaccinationagainstCOVID-19.Forfurtherinformation,pleasecon-tactusatopchildrenstheater@yahoo-.com.
Aug. 27: Community Shred Day Taylor Bank is sponsoring from 9 a.m.-noon at Sturgis Park in Snow Hill in partnership with J3 Mobile Shredding. Each household can bring up to three banker boxes or bags of documents to be shredded. Remember to remove all binder clips. Event is free to the public.
Sept. 3: Free Movie Night From 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briddell Family Foundation, Ocean 98, Transform Your World LLC, Flagship Cinemas and Pepsi are sponsoring a free Back To School Movie Night in Henry Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Hosted by Hustle Hard Radio, DJ Rob Little and DJ Tony Vibez.
Aug. 13: Club Meeting The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Library. Local boating columnist Dan Collins will be the guest speaker. He is an avid photographer with over 100 photos appearing in the various local newspapers, a coxswain in the USCG Auxiliary, and the author of two novels of the Tom Clancy genre. All welcome.
The public is invited to join the Ocean City community and Ocean City Beautification Committee in the dedication of a bench and garden along the bayfront of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in the name of Donna Abbott, a beloved city department director for many years.
Aug. 20: Chicken Salad Carryout
Every Monday: Acapella Chorus
All ladies who love to sing are invited to the Delmarva Woman’s Acapella Chorus, Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m. Contact Mary 410-629-9383 or Carol 302-242-7062.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Elks Lodge 2645, corner of Sinepuxent Avenue and 138th Street in Ocean City. Has bingo all year. Doors open 4:30 p.m. with first game sharply at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open for light fare. 410-250-2645.
Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Meetings are held at the Worcester County Berlin Health Department at 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin from 3:304:30 p.m. every Tuesday. 410-2894725. Every Tuesday: Dancing The Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvhanddancing.com.
Aug. 18-20: Poor Girls Open Ladies only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer in honor of Capt. Steve Harman. Watch the weigh-ins and visit vendors at Bahia Marina. Free. www.poorgirlsopen.com.
Aug. 13: Recreation Event Just Try It offers children an opportunity to try a new sport without having to commit to an entire season. At this Wicomico Recreation & Parks event, youth will have the chance to learn the fundamentals of a sport from representatives of select local youth sport organizations. This free event is set to take place at Wicomico County Stadium from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Wicomico Friends of Recreation and Parks. The following sports and organizations will be a part of Just Try It: Fall Sports: Soccer, taught by Sharptown Rec & Parks Commission; Flag football, taught by Wicomico Youth Flag Football; Track & field, taught by Eastern Shore Stallions; and field hockey, taught by Shore Byrds Field Hockey. Each organization will be running short clinics throughout the event to introduce multiple aspects of the sports. Participants must be between 3-11 years old. Music, free shaved ice, information about Wicomico Recreation and Parks’ scholarship opportunities and staff from all involved organizations will be on site.
Aug. 27: Furnace Town Bike Ride The 12th Annual Iron Furnace Fifty Bike Ride at Furnace Town Historic Site, 3816 Old Furnace Rd., Snow Hill. Check in at Furnace Town from 7-9 a.m. Preregistration required. Go to https://www.ironfurnacefifty.org/ for moreinformation. 410-632-2032.
Aug. 15: Garden Dedication
The Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a chicken salad carryout from noon-2 p.m. at the main station. $8 per pint. Pints of pulled pork for $10 per pint. Call 619-922-9950 to reserve your pint today.
Aug. 25: Virtual Autism Conference Atlantic General Hospital is sponsoring the 6th Annual Autism Awareness Conference from 8 a.m. to noon. This event is free to the community; Internet access is required to join the conference. Please call 410-641-9268 or email amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org to register in advance.
Every Thursday: Beach Singles Join the club, 55 plus, at Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, 4-6 p.m. 302436-9577 or BeachSingles.org. Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus hosts with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church. Play every game for just $24. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.
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Aug. 18: Tidewater Trip
Aug. 27: Cat Adoption Event Town Cats of Ocean City will host a Clear The Shelters Adoption Event from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at PetSmart, 11330 Samuel Bowen Boulevard, Berlin.
The Ocean City 50 Plus Center has planned a bus trip to the Academy Art Museum, lunch at Tidewater Inn, and a stop at Layton's Chance. Call 410-2890824 for information.
Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): The canny Capricorn can offer good counsel to others. But how about taking some advice yourself from a close friend or family member who is able and ready to help? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A new workplace opportunity offers a variety of challenges that you might find intriguing. Best advice: Take things one step at a time so that you don't feel overwhelmed. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): A bid to revive a relationship that ended on a bitter note needs to be carefully thought-out before you can even begin to consider plunging into a new emotional commitment. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy being with people, and people love being with you. You would probably do very well in politics.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): That new person in your life seems trustworthy, but don't turn him or her into a confidant just yet. Remember: The secret you don't reveal is the one you won't lose sleep over.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Matters of the mind intrigue the sage Sagittarian through the week's end. By then, you should feel more than ready to make room for pursuits of the heart.
LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): A new spurt of energy sends you roaring back into that challenging work situation. But be careful not to overdo it, or your sizzle could fizzle before your task is completed. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Your practical sense helps you see the logic of being a bit more flexible with a workplace colleague. But you still have a ways to go before there's a true meeting of the minds.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Your kindness makes a difference in someone's life. But by the week's end, a touch of Cancerian envy could create a problem with a colleague. Take care to keep it under control.
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In the mid-1970s, new owner Pete Boinis created the Gazebo Niteclub at the Ship Café. It became a popular disco and featured music by the Admirals, one of the area’s top show bands. The building was destroyed by a massive fire on May 9, 1977. The Harbour Island development was built on the site and today the weigh-ins for the White Marlin Open are held there each August. To purchase one of Bunk Mann’s books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com. Postcard photo courtesy of Bill and Kitt Matthews
Page 60 August 12, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch By Steve Green Three-day summer weekends The first warm water day after an Onlineupwellingbillpay Falling asleep early on Sundays Grabbing carryout on the way home from the beach Quick, productive chats Beach days without a storm A group of young kids laughing White Marlin Open’s last day Catching up with college friends Shibumi Shade products Things I Like... (Editor’s Note: With thousands of people converging on the Harbour Island Marina this week for the White Marlin Open, we thought it would be opportune to look back at the site before it was home to a housing community and host to the largest billfishing tourney in the world.)
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The Ship Café Restaurant and Marina was an Ocean City landmark for over 30 years. Constructed in the late 1930s as the Ocean City Yacht Club, it became the town’s premier restaurant in the years following World War II under the ownership of William and Ethel Ahtes. The Ship Café was also famous for its marina and yachts from all over the East Coast made use of its deep harbor. For a time, there was even a small airstrip on the property on the bay at 14th Street.
PRAY FOR UKRAINE HELP WANTED August 12, 2022 Page 61The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch The Dispatch Classifieds $15/Week for Minimum of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available) Deadline for Insertions, Cancellations & Payment is 3pm Tuesday Pre-Payment is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email:Mail:classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.comP.O.Box467,BerlinMD21811 FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN: Full Time Position. Experience a plus, but will train. Some electrical background and mechanical skills are required. Must have good driving record. Small local company, 30+ years of serving Delmarva. Call 410-641-4411. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN: Full or Part Time. No Weekends. Will train. Must have good driving record. Some mechanical ability required. Small local company, 30+ years serving Delmarva. Call 410-641-4411. CLEANERS WANTED FOR OC: If you are a conscientious individual or team looking for great pay & minimal hours on summer Saturdays in OC, then we are the cleaning company for you. Exp. preferred. Cell phone and vehicle required. (443)880-0525. RENTALS:CLEANERS/VACATION Needed for Ocean City and Ocean Pines. Experience preferred but not necessary. Text or call 443-397-1189. The Dispatch Is On Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! Follow Us Today & Get Daily News Updates As They Happen! Now Hiring For: Line Cooks Prep Host/HostessCooks Call Matt thesterlingtavern@gmail.com302-593-4141atoremail NOW BARTENDERHIRINGCallPamat410-726-7061OrApplyWithinat56thStreet CARPENTERS CARPENTERS&HELPERS Must have: Driver’sTransportation,Tools,License Exp. PATTERSONRequired!&SONSBUILDERSCall410-641-9530 •Lobster Shanty, 37310 Lighthouse Rd, Fenwick (Rt. 54) •Nantuckets, 601 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick HELP WANTED ALL KITCHEN POSITIONS FRONT OF THE HOSTESSESHOUSE APPLY IN PERSON Currently Hiring Manpower For: Carpenter | Laborer | Painters Stucco & EIFS Mechanics Concrete Work o Experience preferred. o Tools, transportation & valid driver’s license are a plus. o Excellent pay and a competitive benefits package available.Please Apply https://www.allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careersOnline:OrContactOurOfficeat410-352-9800 PART TIME/ FULLTIIME FENWICKOCEANISLAND/CITYTOPPAY NO EXP REQUIRED! OWNERFRIENDLYRESPECTFULOPERATEDWORKENVIRONMENT CALL 443•859•2401 Please apply in person. Greene Turtle West Rt. 611, West 410-213-1500OC NOW HIRING! •LINE COOKS •FOOD RUNNER •SERVERS •BARBACK WEST OC’S MOST FUN PLACE TO WORK AND MAKE $$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR! AUTOMOTIVE - MARINE ASSOCIATES We have an immediate opening for a FULL TIME PARTS ASSOCIATE for our location in Ocean Pines, MD. Great Pay and Benefits including company matched retirement plan. Call : 302-228-2353 CAD DESIGNER / DRAFTER Berlin, MD area Work experience and/or an Associates degree in CAD or closely related field. Send resume by email to jsalm@jwse.com Chairside DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View Email Resume: molarbiz@yahoo.com THE Monday-FridayNIGHTHOUSEKEEPINGNOWSPINNAKERHIRINGDAYTIMELAUNDRYMAINTENANCEAPPLYINPERSON1800BaltimoreAvenue10am-3pm INDIAN RIVER MARINA IS NOW HIRING! •FUEL DOCK •DOCK HANDS •RAMP Apply(SEASONAL•GENERAL•SHIP•MAINTENANCE•NIGHTWATCH•BOATYARDATTENDANTSSTORECLERKCLERICALYEARROUND)Onlineatdelawarestatejobs.com For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE
Item 2: Condominium Unit No. 23, in the Virginian Condominium – B, having an address of 1103 Philadelphia Ave., Unit 23, Ocean City, Md 21842, having tax identification no. 10-036208, as more particularly described in that deed recorded among aforesaid Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 3694, folio 245, et seq.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
RIVER RUN COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Sat, 8/13, 7am-11am, (rain/shine). Off Racetrack on Beauchamp and River Run. YARD SALE: Sat. 8/13 10am-2pm & Sun 8/14 9am-2pm. Last chance garage sale, Halloween costumes, Christmas, nautical, power tools, beauty/hair products, hshld. 8605 Caribbean Dr. OC (Little Salisbury).
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INSPECTION: The properties will be available for inspection both on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and for one hour immediately prior to the sale. The properties, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, including that Condominium Master Deed and By-Laws, dated July 24, 1972, and recorded among the Land Records, in Liber F.W.H. No. 360, folio 425, et seq., any amendments thereto, and that plat described in the aforesaid Master Deed and recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 26, folio 7, et seq., and with no warranty of any kind.
NOTICE ToNOTICEAPPOINTMENTOFTOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19132allpersonsinterested in the estate of RUTH D. SMITH, ESTATE NO. 19132. Notice is given that HUBERT B. SMITH, 12833 WHISPER TRACE DRIVE, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on JULY 21, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RUTH D. SMITH , who died on MARCH 21, 2021 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21ST day of JANUARY, 2023
Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of funds are received by the Trustee, payable in cash within ten (10) days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. Interest shall accrue at the rate of 5.75% per annum if Unit No. 21 is sold separately or if Unit No. 21 and Unit No. 23 are sold as an entirety. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. The trustee will convey either marketable or insurable title. If the Trustee cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser's sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no YARD SALE WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES AVAILABLE: 2 Office/Retail Spaces for Lease. Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.
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Worcester County, in Liber 4098, folio 357, et seq.
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Terms of Sale: Each property described above will first be offered for sale, individually, with the high bids being reserved. Then both properties will be offered for sale as an entirety. The greater of the bids for the condominium units, individually, or the bid for the condominium units in the aggregate, will be accepted. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Trustee reserves the right to determine or change, in his sole discretion, the manner in which the properties are offered and sold. A deposit of $10,000.00 will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale for both properties if they are sold as an entirety, and a deposit of $5,000.00 will be required of each purchaser at the time and place of sale for each property if they are sold separately. The deposit(s) shall be in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or money order, or other form of security at the sole discretion of the Trustee. The balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money from the date of sale to the date
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The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. PCP = PALMETTO COAST PROPERTIES, LLC Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of ClerkSUSANTRUEAUGUSTPublication05,2022TESTCOPYR.BRANIECKIoftheCircuitCourtWorcesterCounty,MD3x08-05,08-12,08-19
Plaintiff vs. PAUL A. MARSHALL, et al. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of AUGUST, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of September, 2022 provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 29th day of August, 2022 The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. PCP = PALMETTO COAST PROPERTIES, LLC Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of AYRIKAClerkSUSANTRUEAUGUSTPublication05,2022TESTCOPYR.BRANIECKIoftheCircuitCourtWorcesterCounty,MD3x08-05,08-12,08-19FLETCHER,ESQ.IN-HOUSECOUNSELBAYCLUBTIME-SHAREASSOCIATES,INC.P.O.BOX3307OCEANCITY,MD21843-3307INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORWORCESTERCOUNTY,STATEOFMARYLANDCASENO.C-23-CV-22-000065BAYCLUBTIME-SHAREOWNERSASSOCIATES,INC.P.O.BOX3307
AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB ASSOCIATES,TIME-SHAREINC.P.O.BOX3307OCEANCITY,MD21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY,WORCESTER STATE OF OCEANBAYC-23-CV-22-000136CASEMARYLANDNO.CLUBTIME-SHAREOWNERSASSOCIATES,INC.P.O.BOX3307CITY,MARYLAND21843-3307
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• Fax: 410-641-0966 Email:Mail:classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.comP.O.Box467,BerlinMD21811 Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of tomailspersonal(2)of(1)ingforetoRegistersentativedersignedpresentagainstAnyARY,foreRegistertheirdecedent’s(orjectionAllsentativetactingRegisterestateobtainedFurther27,BAINES,thePersonalGUSTTREE,ONLEYYVONNENoticeBAINES,theToNOTICEClerkSUSANTRUEAUGUSTPublication05,2022TESTCOPYR.BRANIECKIoftheCircuitCourtWorcesterCounty,MD3x08-05,08-12,08-19NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTTOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19327allpersonsinterestedinestateofDAVIDL.ESTATENO.19327.isgiventhatBAINES,5806ROAD,GIRDLE-MD21829wasonAU-03,2022,appointedRepresentativeofestateofDAVIDL.whodiedonJULY2022withoutawill.informationcanbebyreviewingthefileintheofficeoftheofWillsorbycon-thepersonalrepre-ortheattorney.personshavinganyob-totheappointmenttotheprobateofthewill)shallfileobjectionswiththeofWillsonorbe-the23rddayofFEBRU-2023personhavingaclaimthedecedentmusttheclaimtotheun-personalrepre-orfileitwiththeofWillswithacopytheundersignedonorbe-theearlierofthefollow-dates:Sixmonthsfromthedatethedecedent'sdeath;orTwomonthsaftertherepresentativeorotherwisedeliversthecreditoracopyofthis 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
Plaintiff vs. DAVID SKINNER LLC, et al. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of AUGUST, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of September, 2022 provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 29th day of August, 2022 Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share interval: TIMESHARES SOLD: BC = BAY CLUB TIME ASSOCIATES, INC. PCP = PALMETTO COAST LLC 410-641-4563 from the Register of Wills.
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Plaintiff vs. SANDRA J. SHINDEL, et al. Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of AUGUST, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of September, 2022 provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 29th day of August, 2022
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(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.
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Defendants ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 10th day of AUGUST, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings,made and reported by Ayrika Fletcher, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of September, 2022 provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some daily newspaper
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The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) new current production model six-wheel dump truck with a stainless steel 10-foot dump body and attachments/accessories for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, August, 22, 2022, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Dump Truck Bid" in the lower lefthand comer. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Kevin Lynch, Roads Superintendent, at 410-6322244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5TH day of FEBRUARY, 2023 Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
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Who’s Where When BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th410-289-0973St.&Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 12: Dust N Bones COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Oceanfront Castle In The Sand 37th & 38th 410-289-6846St. Friday, Aug. 12: Darin Engh, Monkee Paw Saturday, Aug. 13: Cool Change, Beach Sunday,BanditsAug.14: Jess Arms, Colossal Fossil Sauce Monday, Aug. 15: Nate Clendenen, Smooth Tuesday,RhythmAug.16: Jack Bannon, The Wednesday,DunehoundsAug. 17: Bell Bottom Blues, The Chest Pains Thursday, Aug. 18: Shortcut Sunny, Whiskey Train COINS 28th410-289-3100PUBSt.Plaza
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Officials say the project is just part of a larger initiative to provide broadband to roughly 2,000 unserved homes in Wicomico County. “This grant award will significantly enhance the ability to provide broadband internet service availability to unserved residences and businesses here in Wicomico County,” Acting County Executive John Psota said in a statement, “and we will continue to explore additional opportunities.”
“One question a lot of people want to know is when are you going to start,” Andre DeMattia said. “What a lot of people don’t realize is we’ve already started. We started in March, and we’ve already placed a remote central office in the Morris Road area.”
SALISBURY – With $9.8 million in grant funding from the state, and a match totaling $3.5 million, representatives for an internet service provider say they hope to complete an broadband infrastructure project on the east side within a year. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Talkie Communications co-owners Andre and Andrew DeMattia to discuss the company’s plans for building out fiber-optic broadband on the east side of the county.Inaddition to a $9.8 million grant award from the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband, Talkie will provide an additional $3.5 million in matching funds to serve 900 unserved homes. “We applied for the grant in multiple locations, and we did win the area near Pittsville …,” said Andre DeMattia. “It’s actually 80 miles of fiber that we are going to be laying down.”
Through a request for proposal (RFP) process, Wicomico County earlier this year announced its partnership with Talkie Communications, a Chestertown-based internet service provider, to secure state grant funding for local broadband infrastructure projects.And with a letter of support from the county, Talkie was able to secure $9.8 million from the Office of Statewide Broadband to complete a $13.1 million project.“There was no county money that came from this grant,” Andre DeMattia told officials this week. “We are doing theTalkiematch.”representatives say they expect to sign a memorandum of understanding with the state agency this month. While it has a three-year timetable, the company expects to complete the project in about a year.
Talkie representatives noted that they are also expanding broadband infrastructure to other nearby homes. “We are actually going outside the zone of the grant, picking up extra customers around the area …,” Andre DeMattia said. “If someone signs up one or two miles from the areas we’re already at, we usually extend our network to help our customers and add more customers to our base.”
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Andre DeMattia noted that Talkie plans to apply for other grant funding opportunities in the future. “Some of them we need county support, and some of them, we don’t …,” he said. “I think the reason we won this one was because there is a great need here, and the county’s never won any grants before when it’s come to broadband. And number two, because of the RFP process, I truly believe that is a really strong indication to the Office of Statewide Broadband that you guys are serious about getting stuff done.”
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2,000 homes (SomeHand-Pattied1/2-Price-1/2-Pound(SomeHappyUNTILMONDAY:6P.M.HourWingsFlavorsNotAvailable)TUESDAY:UNTIL6P.M.$2Beef,PorkOrChickenTacos$3TecateWEDNESDAY:UNTIL6P.M.BurgersBurgersDoNotApply)(FoodSpecialsWithPurchaseOfBeverage-SomeRestrictionsApply) 8th street & philadelphia ave. 410-289-4891 •picklesoc.com open year-round every day 8th st. liquors open every day HAPPINESS HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-6PM SUNDAY FUNDAY Food & Drink Specials Beats By Styler W/ Late Night Happy Hour Drinks Friday 9:30pm Beats By Deogee 80’s & 90’s $5 Crushes 10pm Saturday 9:30pm Harbor Boys Sunday 9:30pm Beats By Styler Late Night Happy Hour Drinks Monday 9:30pm Karaoke w/ Wood $2 Natty Lights $3 Grenades 10pm Tuesday 9:30pm Beats By Wax $4 Seltzers $4 Deep Eddy Shots 10pm Wednesday Weekly Select Craft Beer 6pm Beats By Deogee 9:30pm Thursday 9:30pm Beats By Wax $2.50 Domestics $3 Grenades $4 White Tea Shots 10pm
OCEAN CITY –The Art League of Oc ean City’s annual outdoor painting festival, “Artists Paint OC,” began this week in the resort, giving the public the opportunity to select from hundreds of just-created original landscape paintings of iconic coastal scenes. The “Artists Paint OC” festival is an annual art competition now in its 17th year. For five days, 50 artists compete for the top prizes of cash and prestige as they spread out across the area to paint famous vistas. These “plein air” artists are professionals; many are award winners in multiple competitions. There are two opportunities to buy the original art. The public is invited to the “Wet Paint Sales” on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 5-8 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 14, from 1-3 p.m. Both sales are held at the waterfront Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street bayside, and both are free to attend. Every painting is oneof-a-kind, framed and ready to hang. “If you’re looking for a permanent and unique memory of your time in Ocean City, this is an opportunity to find a treasure no one else but you will have,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “This event only happens once a year, and our Arts Center is the only place you’ll find literally hundreds of original paintings to choose from.”
The “Wet Paint Sales” at the Arts Cen ter are a chance to mix and mingle with the artists, and enjoy light refreshments, live music, and a cash bar. The juror for this year’s Artists Paint OC event is Crys tal Moll, Baltimore gallery owner and an award-winning plein air painter. Moll will jury the artwork and award the cash prizes to the winning artists. She has donated one of her original paintings for a raffle to benefit the nonprofit Art League. Raffle tickets are available at the Arts Center anytime as well as during the Wet Paint Sales. The easiest time and place to watch the artists paint is on the Boardwalk on Sunday morning, when they’re concentrated in the immediate area near South Division St. Many will be wearing bright yellow hats to make them easy to spot. In two hours, from 9-11 a.m., the artists race to complete a painting of an iconic Boardwalk scene, frame it, and run it to the Arts Center on 94th St. Moll will judge the paintings, with cash prizes awarded by the Ocean City Development Corporation. The art goes up for sale to the public at 1 p.m., while the paint is still wet.The Artists Paint OC competition offers $5,500 in overall cash prizes to the artists, with sponsorships coming from Emily and Paul Schwab, Peter Glenville Foundation, Laura Jenkins, Blue Water Development, Mapleton Farm/Mechelle and Charles Nichols, Shore United Bank, Reese Cropper, Barbara Frankfort-Kollander Patrick, Maryland’s Coast, the Town of Ocean City, and the OCDC, as well in-kind sponsors, The Atlantic Ho tel of Berlin, Thrashers, and J&M Meat Market of Berlin.
Artists Paint OC Event This Weekend
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The Berlin Little League Junior All-Stars made a strong run to a regional title this week after winning the Maryland state championship last week and representing the state in the east regional tournament with a berth to the Little League World Series on the line. Pictured above, back from left, are Coach Mike Gaylor, Coach Tripper Heckscher, Mason Edelman, Kyle Springle, Gabe Petit, Caleb Loring, Seamus Orth, Dalen Linton and Coach Barbara Kohut. Pictured, front from left, are Johnny Hobgood, Landon Daniel, Lucas Kohut, Spencer Gaylor, Nathaniel Hallman, Kenny Moseley, Gannon Eastlack and Brandon Nadeau. Photo by Kristi Springe
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BERLIN – The Berlin Little League Junior All-Star team made a great run through the eastern regional tournament this week before falling to Pennsylvania in the semifinals on Monday. The Berlin Little League Junior AllStars last week won the state championship, beating Valley Little League, 7-2, in the title game. The state championship win propelled Berlin into the east regional championships in Freehold, N.J., as the representative of Maryland with a shot at the Little League World Series on the line. Berlin opened the east regional championship last Thursday with a 10-5 win over Rhode Island. On Friday, Berlin kept the momentum going with a 5-2 win over New Jersey. After a day off on Saturday, Berlin fell to Pennsylvania, 15-11, in a high-scoring game for its first loss of the regional tournament. Berlin fell behind to Pennsylvania, 4-0, in the first inning but chipped away at the lead through the early part of the game. Berlin scored one run in the second, and two more in the third to cut the lead to 43 with a lot of innings left. However, Pennsylvania blew the game open with eight runs in the fourth to extend the lead to 123. Undaunted, Berlin came back with four runs in the bottom of the fourth to cut the lead to 12-7. After Pennsylvania scored a run in the top of the fifth, Berlin scored four more in the bottom of the inning to cut the lead to 13-11. However, Pennsylvania added two more runs in the top of the seventh to close out the 15-11 loss for Berlin.Later on Sunday, Berlin rebounded from their first loss of the tournament with a 16-6 win over New Hampshire. Berlin scored one run in the first and eight more in the second to open a big lead. New Hampshire scored three runs in the third, but Berlin came back with two runs of its own in the same inning. Berlin added five more runs in the fifth to close out New Hampshire and advance. On Monday, Berlin bounced New Jersey from the regional tournament with an 8-2 win. Later on Monday, Berlin stayed alive in the tournament with a 10-0 win over Massachusetts. Berlin scored runs in four of the first five innings to steadily pull away from Massachusetts on their way to the 10-0 win. With the pair of wins on Monday, Berlin advanced to the regional semifinals with a trip to the Little League Junior World Series on the line. However, Berlin had the daunting task of beating Pennsylvania twice on the same day to win the regional title, and Pennsylvania was the only team to have beaten Berlin in the tournament.Berlin fell behind early, giving up two runs in the first, but cut the lead to 2-1 with a solo run in the top of the fifth. Pennsylvania came right back with a run of its own in the bottom of the fifth to extend the lead to 3-1. Berlin cut the lead to 3-2 with a run in the top of the sixth, but the early damage had been done and Pennsylvania held on to win the region championship and send Berlin home after what was an amazing run.
14th Heels And Reels Tourney In The Books
BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR
Bow Out After Amazing Run
The crew on the Buckshot took first place in the billfish release division of the Marlin Club’s 14th annual Heels and Reels Tournament last weekend and won a tournament-high $27,585 in prize money. Submitted photo the Heels and Reels Tournament last weekend with this 230-pounder worth $24,772 in prize money. Submitted photo
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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 14th Heels and Reels Tournament last weekend was once again a huge success with plenty of billfish released along with big fish weighed in several categories. Just before the 49th White Marlin Open got underway this week, the Marlin Club hosted its 14th annual Heels and Reels Tournament. The Heels and Reels Tournament is the club’s only ladies-only event in its summer-long series and a portion of the proceeds went to the Marlin Club’s Bertha Holloway Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. The Heels and Reels Tournament is largely a billfish release event with points awarded for white and blue marlin, for example. There were also heaviest fish categories for tuna and dolphin, for example. Hundreds of lady anglers participated in the annual event last weekend and there was no shortage of action as they competed for tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. In the signature billfish release division, it was the crew on the Buckshot taking first place with 300 release points worth $27,585. There was a three-way tie for second in the billfish release division at 150 points each with the awards separated by the time of the releases. The Spring Mix II team took second with 150 points and earned $2,970 in prize money. The Top Dog Team Hook Optics took third with 150 points and earned $6,111 in prize money. The C-Student crew took fourth in the billfish release division and earned $2,754. In the tuna division, it was the crew on the Just One More taking first with a 230-pounder and earned $24,772 in prize money. The Top Dog Team Hook Optics took second with a 76-pounder and earned $4,198. The Absolut Pleasure team took third with a 71-pounder and earned $2,799. In the dolphin division, it was the crew on the Following Seas taking first with a 31-pounder worth $19,822. The Just One More crew took second with a 25-pounder worth $8,848, while the Lovin’ Life crew took third with a 24pounder worth $2,799 in prize money. The Junior Angler Award went to Jillian Lebling with 150 release points worth $500.
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OCEAN CITY – While millions of dollars in prize money remain up for grabs heading into the final two days of the 49th White Marlin Open, perhaps the biggest winners could be food-insecure Marylanders.Each year, thousands of pounds of billfish, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and other species targeted during the White Marlin Open are donated to the Maryland Food Bank. After being weighed at the scale at host Harbour Island, many of the fish caught during the tournament are cleaned right on the docks and packaged for delivery to the Maryland Food Bank, which provides meals for the food-insecure in theMoststate.of the fish cleaned, weighed and packaged during the tournament goes to the Maryland Food Bank’s local branch in Salisbury, where it is distributed in a variety of ways through the agency’s many partners. Most of it finds its way to those who need it right here in the local community and on the Lower Shore. The fresh fish, which often finds its way onto tables just days after being caught, provides a nutritional meal for those in need, according to the Maryland Food Bank’s Ben Gross.“Especially during this economy, having high-quality protein like the fresh seafood caught at the White Marlin Open and donated to the Maryland Food Bank is invaluable,” he said. “Not only is this type of food extremely nutritious, but by keeping it local, it reduces the impact on the environment and the bottom line.”
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Each White Marlin Open is different and the amount of fresh fish the Maryland Food Bank receives from the tournament varies each year. Thus far, through midweek, the highlight of the tournament has been the tuna category, with a handful of 200-pound-plus bigeyes weighed at the scale at Harbour Island. The leaderboard will likely change as most of the 408 registered boats had fishing days left heading into Thursday and Friday. Gross said the Maryland Food Bank’s partners distributed the fresh fish donated during the tournament in a variety of ways. “On average, we receive 1,800 to 2,000 pounds each year during the tournament,” he said. “This can feed hundreds to thousands of families, depending on how our partners use it. Some will portion it out into meal-sized packages for individuals and families, while other, like soup kitchens, may use it in a soup or meal that feeds many.”
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The witness reportedly told officers the next thing she observed as the female victim outside on the deck and the male suspect had locked her out there and turned off the lights, which is when she called police. OCPD officers went to the room on the fifth floor and knocked on the door. They were greeted by a female victim who was crying and appeared to be in distress, according to police reports.
False Imprisonment Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on false imprisonment charges last week after allegedly locking his girlfriend on a hotel balcony against her will. Around 9:10 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel at 120th Street for a reported domestic incident. OCPD officers met with a witness who was across the street at a pharmacy and reported observing a female screaming for help from a hotel balcony on the top floor.
Mom Arrested For Child Assault
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The victim reportedly told officers her boyfriend, identified as Max Shover, 31, of Paquea, Pa., had been holding the door for about 20 to 30 minutes, preventing her from leaving during the altercation. The victim reportedly told police her family was also in town and she was trying to get ready to go to the Boardwalk with them, but Shover blocked her way and prevented her from getting ready and leaving, according to police reports. The victim reportedly told officers she attempted to move Shover from the door so she could get ready and leave and there was a physical altercation, although she said Shover didn’t physically harm her. She told officers Shover had a recent history of similar incidents when he refused to let her leave and restrained her from doing anything, according to police reports. OCPD officers interviewed Shover, who reportedly told police he had never locked the victim out on the balcony. Shover reportedly told police multiple different stories about the incident while denying restraining the victim in any way. Based on the witness testimony and the interviews with the victim and Shover, he was arrested and charged with false imprisonment.
OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on assault charges last week after reportedly attacking her juvenile child on a crowded Boardwalk. Around 11:30 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of North Division Street for a report of a mother striking her child. The officer met with a female suspect, later identified as Amanda Wentz, 34, of Johnstown, Pa., who advised her juvenile daughter had told her she needed to use a restroom. Wentz said they attempted to find an open restroom, but could not locate one in the area, according to police reports. Wentz reportedly told police the child ran away down the Boardwalk and could not be located for about 15 minutes. Wentz told officers once she located the child, she tried to forcibly make her leave and the juvenile refused and caused a scene. Wentz told police the child had to be forcibly dragged down the sidewalk in order to get her to leave, according to police reports. OCPD officers observed multiple cuts to the juvenile’s left shoulder and left arm, according to police reports. A witness told officers she observed Wentz pulling the juvenile victim by the hair while pinching her in the back of the neck with her other hand, according to police reports. The witness reportedly told officers Wentz and the victim ultimately fell to the ground and into a vending machine near the Boardwalk.
The witness said Wentz dragged the child down the ramp from the Boardwalk and punched her with a closed fist. The witness told police the juvenile attempted to fight back in an effort to escape the situation. A separate witness reportedly corroborated the first witness’s version of the incident and said it was “absolutely horrific” to watch unfold, according to police reports.Areview of City Watch surveillance camera footage also corroborated the version of the incident provided by the witnesses, according to police reports. The victim had cuts on her arm and shoulder and her cheeks were red and swollen, according to police reports. Based on the witness testimony and the surveillance footage, Wentz was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.
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Knife, Fighting Ax Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Glen Burnie man was arrested on various weapons charges last week after allegedly being found with a knife and a fighting ax on his person while passed out in a downtown motel parkingAroundlot.8:10 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a motel parking lot at 8th Street to assist Ocean City EMS. A motel staffer directed the officer and Ocean City EMS to the parking lot where a suspect, later identified as Alejandro Laurie, 35, of Glen Burnie, was lying on his side in the parking lot. Ocean City EMS attempted to wake Laurie first by touching his arms and speaking to him, and then rolling him on his back and performing sternum rubs, according to police reports. Once Laurie was rolled on his back, the officer and EMS staffers observed a four-inch knife sticking out of the side of his pocket. The knife appeared to have cut a hole in Laurie’s pants pocket, according to police reports.The OCPD officer removed the knife so EMS staff could safely continue to render aid to Laurie, who was not conscious, according to police reports. Next to Laurie on the ground was a wooden staff that was adorned with colorful feathers, tape
The witness told officers she observed a male drag the female back inside the unit. The witness told officers the lights were on in the unit and she could observe the altercation, which went on for about two minutes, from where she was. The witness told officers she then saw the female back on the deck waving her hands as if she needed help, according to police reports.
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Officers examined the staff and determined there was something concealed under the tape that was not consistent with the wooden handle. When the tape was cut away, officers observed a concealed glass or clear rock material underneath. It was determined the staff was actually a fighting ax under the town’s code and additional deadly weapons charges were added.
August 12, 2022 Page 77The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch and hair ties, according to police reports. Laurie eventually became responsive and was evaluated by Ocean City EMS, but he denied further treatment and EMS left the scene.Laurie was arrested for carrying a concealed deadly weapon. Ocean City Communications advised Laurie was also wanted on a warrant out of Anne Arundel County for failing to appear in court for a second-degree assault arrest. Laurie reportedly told officers he did not know he was not allowed to carry the knife and asked police if they were going to take his staff, according to police reports.
Hefty Sentence For Rampage
OCEAN CITY – A local homeless man arrested in March on burglary and malicious destruction of property charges after an alleged destructive rampage at a downtown resort hotel office pleaded guilty this week to third-degree burglary and was sentenced to eight years, all but five of which were then suspended. Around 12:35 a.m. on March 9, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the downtown area heard the sound of glass shattering in the area of 2nd Street. The officer began searching the area of a downtown hotel and other buildings currently under renovation. Ocean City Communications advised a front door motion detector and a hallway motion detector had been triggered.The officer approached the building and observed broken glass in the hotel parking lot. The officer noted in the report it appeared the window had been broken from the inside of the building based on how the glass was shattered on the sidewalk.
OCPD officers determined the front entrance facing Baltimore Avenue to be unlocked. Officers set up a perimeter around the building and one officer observed a male walking west toward Baltimore Avenue. The suspect was identified as Harold Snead, 37, of no fixed address.
The officer noted because of the time of morning and the day of the week in the offseason there was no other foot traffic in the area and there was no reason to be in the area of the hotel and its other buildings as it was closed. The officer noted Snead had on no shoes or winter clothing, despite it being cold and raining. Snead had fresh blood on his arms and legs, which would be consistent with someone who recently broke a window, according to police reports. When Snead observed the officer, he sprinted away despite orders from the officer to stop, according to police reports. Snead ran east onto the Boardwalk, but he was detained a short time later. He reportedly told the officers he had been released from jail that day and wanted the judge to hold him in jail and not release him. Snead was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
At the hospital he was polite and cooperative toward the officers interviewing him. He told the officers “I smashed the window to get the help I need,” and “you should see what I did to that place,” according to police reports. Snead had admitted being inside the building belonging to the hotel and causing extensive damage, according to police reports. OCPD officers inspected the damaged building and located a large, wooden desk with the drawers ripped off and the frame damaged with office supplies thrown around the room and plastic metal containers destroyed. Two wooden doors were destroyed with one broken in half and the other ripped off its hinges any lying on the floor. Several broken wooden chairs were scattered throughout the building, three glass windows were shattered with the screens and blinds destroyed, according to police reports. Several computer chairs were damaged along with a computer monitor. OCPD officers spoke with a representative from the hotel group that estimated the damage at around $5,000. About an hour earlier, an OCPD officer had been dispatched to another nearby motel for a reported burglary which had already occurred. The officer spoke with the property manager, who reported maintenance staff had been working in one of the rooms and determined someone had been inside of a unit on the second floor. The worker found food, clothing and pile of paperwork with Snead’s name on it. There was no damage reported in that motel room. Snead was charged with third- and fourth-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property and malicious destruction of property scheme.
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“I understand the argument that it’s an industrial product, but it’s clearly an agricultural use,” he said. Mitchell also proposed a special exception for the construction of DAF tanks.
SALISBURY – With board approval this week, a virtual day instruction plan for Wicomico County schools now advances to the state superintendent. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted to approve a virtual day instruction plan for Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) and to submit the document to the state superintendent for approval.
Beach Reshaped: A few times every summer the tidal surge creates "beach cliffs" in Ocean City. Tuesday was one of those instances for the downtown blocks. Photo by Chris Parypa BY BETHANY HOOPER STAFF WRITER
Wicomico Council Supports Ban On DAF Storage Tanks BY BETHANY HOOPER STAFF WRITER
Andrew Mitchell. “If the council is interested in pursuing that, I would like a chance to get more involved with that and see if it’s something that could be supported. There’s information on both sides, and the planning commission came down on the no-prohibition side.”
wetlands, rural legacy, paleochannel –and you put them in the special exception, so when the applicant goes to the board of zoning appeals, they have a burden of proving that they can meet that standard.”ButCouncil President John Cannon questioned if the council even desired the construction of additional DAF storage tanks in Wicomico. “I guess the first question is if the council wants to prohibit DAF storage tanks,” he Mitchell,said.however, warned the council such a ban could lead to unintended consequences.“Whilethestate regulates the use of DAF and many products, it’s the county that’s regulating the storage,” he said. “In essence, you are regulating the tank. So if you begin to put in place harsh regulations, or possibly prohibitions, you may
“The Maryland State Department of Education, building on the success of the opportunity provided in the 20212022 school year, is opening up a pathway for local education agencies to repurpose certain days as virtual school days in the 2022-2023 school year …,” said Board Chair Gene Malone. “The days that may be considered for this opportunity include inclement weather days – i.e., snow days – staff professional learning days, high school graduation days to enable teachers to assist with or attend the graduation, or other similar circumstances described in this application.”Chief Academic Officer Rick Briggs said approval of the plan would allow the school system to utilize virtual instruction days, though none have been planned for the coming academic year. “As of today, we have no plans to do any virtual instruction days,” he told community members this week. “However, we do think it would be smart to submit days. Those requirements include four hours of live instruction on synchronous virtual school days, mandatory attendance, accommodations for those with disabilities, and access to internet andWhendevices.asked if the school system would be handing out hotspots on days of virtual instruction, Briggs said that WCPS is now directing families to affordable internet options and free WiFi locations.“We are getting out of the hotspot business,” he replied. “It’s not a wise use of taxpayer money.” After further discussion, the school board voted unanimously to accept the virtual day instruction plan for submittal to the state superintendent. our application to the state superintendent in case we needed any of these virtual school days during the year.” Briggs noted that the school system would have the opportunity to use a total of eight days as virtual school days, with no more than three days of asynchronousHeinstruction.addedthat should WCPS decide to utilize a virtual instruction day, those plans would be communicated to families and staff. “We would utilize a wide variety of communication tools to ensure all system changes are shared in advance,” he said.Briggs told board members this week the school system must meet certain requirements in its use of virtual school
Mitchell came before the council last week to discuss possible text amendments limiting the construction of DAF tanks to either the industrial or agricultural district.
Cannon, however, said he wanted to move forward with some consensus from the“Wecouncil.want to make a decision now and [legal counsel] can review it,” he said. After further discussion, the council agreed to move forward with an outright ban on storage tanks, with Holloway the lone opposer.
“The special exception is what I would recommend …,” he said. “The best way to address that is to have important threshold regulations – setbacks, screening, relationship to traffic, nearness to be affecting other uses you don’t intend.”McCain, however, argued the county would define the type of storage tank that would be banned. “This would be specific to DAF,” he said.When asked for a consensus on banning DAF storage tanks, Councilman Joe Holloway questioned if it was even allowed.“Before we make this decision, are we even allowed to prohibit it?” he said.
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SALISBURY – A proposal to ban dissolved air flotation (DAF) storage tanks in Wicomico County will move forward with the support of the Wicomico County Council.Inarecent work session, the Wicomico County Council agreed to have legal counsel review the possibility of banning DAF storage tanks that hold poultry renderingWhilewaste.thestorage of the liquid organic fertilizer is currently permitted in various zoning districts, the construction of a three-million-gallon DAF tank on Porter Mill Road prompted officials to consider limits, or bans, on the storage of such material.“Thecounty does have the authority to regulate storage of waste products,” Councilman Bill McCain said. “The state controls the application of the product, and the local authorities have the authority over storage facilities.”
The topic of DAF tanks was first introduced in 2019, when a building permit was issued to allow a local farmer to construct a multi-million-gallon DAF tank on Porter Mill Road. Several nearby residents and environmental advocacy groups, however, have since shared their concerns with the council regarding the smells and potential hazards associated with the tank. There has also been litigation in Wicomico County Circuit Court challenging the validity of that storage tank and the permit issued for its construction.Intheyears since the issue was first brought to the council’s attention, the legislative body has enacted – and extended – a moratorium on the issuance of building permits related to the construction of DAF tanks. Now, with the latest moratorium set to expire at the end of the year, officials are exploring proposed legislation, if not an outright ban, that would restrict DAF tanks. “I know the prohibition of tanks was something I raised,” said council attorney
Vriezelaar and several other regular park visitors who are passionate about the horses believe the red zones are going to do more harm than good. They believe horses trying to get to the beach to get a reprieve from the heat and biting flies will be redirected back to the marsh area. That could push them back onto the road or result in bands being inadvertently split up. “These horses are not living wild and free, rather they are being moved into un desirable locations to make room for the visitors, just when they are seeking comfort and relief from extreme heat and hurt ful flies,” Vriezelaar said. “Whose island is this? It appears that the ponies are more of an inconvenience to the Park Service, instead of the unique treasure they are considered to be by thousands of people Vriezelaarworldwide.”andothers believe Assateague officials should look at the practices in place in Chincoteague. They believe it’s time for drastic changes at Assa teague Island National Seashore to keep the animals safe. Suggestions they propose include limiting the areas of the beach people can use and adding fencing along Bayberry Drive to help limit the horses’ access to the road. While the park has traditionally treated the horses as wild animals, Vriezlaar says that needs to change if a horse is hit by a car. “Either the ponies are not exposed to the possibility of vehicular strikes, or they must be vetted if they occur,” she said. “But you cannot expose the wild horses to elements which are not part of their natural environment, allow these to harm them and stand by and do nothing as they suffer, and at best euthanize them when the injury is determined to be fatal.”Bobbie Smith of Frankford said the current philosophy resulted in horses suffering.“Ithink it is foolish and ultimately inhumane to mix wild horses with peoples' vehicles, their colic-causing food and trash, killer balloons and general noncompliance of park rules,” Smith said. “Horses suffer and die as a result of the ‘Keep 'em Wild’ philosophy. Maybe it's time to look at Chincoteague for a better model.”Pennsylvania resident Stephanie Hor ning said she thought the park should provide veterinary care to injured horses like Lauren’s Laughter. “Simply monitoring the ponies but to do nothing while they are in pain and suffering is inhumane and cruel,” she said.
“It is important to note that even if the systemic projects had been carried out, they would not have addressed any of the architectural and or instructional space needs that have been identified …,” a statement from WCPS reads. “The site, as used by both students and staff, was addressed in the design of the new school.”In2020, construction of a new school began behind the existing facility. Com-
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Demolition of the old Beaver Run Elementary School is pictured taking place in front of the new facility. Photo Courtesy of Wicomico County Public Schools Facebook Page
New Beaver Run School To Welcome Students Next Month ses will be kept out of this area during the summer season on peak visitation days/times. However, horses would not be moved from red zone areas during less busy seasons. This is a new approach, so we are closely monitoring the effectiveness of this program and will adjust and adapt as needed.”
keep the horses safe, Vriezelaar says many visitors disregard them and there aren’t enough park employees to enforce them. She believes that any improper interaction, many of which occur in the evening after park staff are off duty, should result in a fine. Davis, who noted that the park was established to protect the natural barrier island, said officials worked to safeguard the park and its natural resources while also providing visitor access. The park’s horses are not mentioned in its enabling legislation but have been managed by the park as a free-roaming wildlife population for decades. “The National Park Service (NPS) has researched, documented, and managed the wild horse herd in the Maryland district since 1968,” she said. “This includes ongoing monitoring, genetic studies, and a renowned contraceptive program that has resulted in the highly successful adaptive horse population management plan we have today.”
“What has worked is boots on the ground, talking to visitors, public educa-
She said officials were “constantly admonished for a perceived lack of enforce ment of rules” regarding visitors and hors es. Over the years, Davis said officials had come to realize that people loved horses and didn’t fear them like they would a bear or bison. They can also be ignorant of rules or break them knowingly and in those cases, marketing efforts have a limited effect.
SALISBURY – After five years of plan ning and construction, officials say a school replacement project is nearing completion.Thisweek, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) Public Information Officer Tracy Sahler announced demolition of the old Beaver Run Elementary School is complete. A new school building, which was constructed behind the former site, is expected to welcome students in September. “Site work is ongoing, and the new building will be ready for the start of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 6 (the date most of our students return),” she said. “With the opening of the new Beaver Run Elementary building, the pre-kind ergarten classes formerly located at the WELC (Wicomico Early Learning Center) campus will now all be under the same Beaver Run roof, which is great for the school and community.”
WCPS reads. “The community will be ab le to get involved to support the school earlier which will help cultivate productive relationships between parents and staff. Most importantly, the students will have additional time to build positive relationships with their teachers.”The 98,000-square-foot building will also include special education rooms, de dicated art and music classrooms, a gym and media center and a community wellness center – a state-funded health center located in the front of the school to provide onsite health services. “The new school design will provide an enhanced community commitment us ing shared spaces both during and after school hours …,” the statement adds. “The new design will also allow the school to have performances on-site (within the community) instead of at anotherThelocation.”schoolsystem reports the additional instruction space will be able to accommodate students as enrollment grows. The new Beaver Run also features exterior design elements, including metal siding and stone, that match the neighboring WinterPlace Park complex. “I’m anticipating that there will be a rededication ceremony for Beaver Run Ele mentary sometime this school year,” Sah ler said this week, “when the site work is 100% complete.” pleted in phases, Beaver Run was designed to bring all classrooms and programs under one roof. The new building, officials say, will now feature elements that were missing in the old school, such as teacher workrooms, a media circulation desk, a larger kitchen, a secure vestibule and a new classroom design. The new school will have 30 classrooms for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades 1-2. “By bringing pre-kindergarten from WELC (located a couple of miles away), parents and students will have one less school transition,” a statement from
While there are a variety of rules in place at Assateague that are meant to tion, correcting negative interactions, and moving horses when necessary,” Davis said. “Not every visitor horse interaction rises to the level of law enforcement involvement, and not every negative visitor horse interaction warrants a ticket. When law enforcement is needed, they are notified.”Having spent years of their own enjoy ing Assateague’s wildlife and watching the horses, Vriezelaar, Smith and a number of others remain convinced that more could be done to protect the wild horses. They believe their input could help the park develop better equine management practices.“Wedon’t have all the answers but wouldn’t it be great to sit down and consider other options,” Vriezelaar said, add ing that protecting the horses was essen tial at Assateague. “This isn’t just a regular park. We have something that’s very special but also very fragile.” Davis said that at a busy park like Assateague, compliance and respect of park rules and park staff was critical. “Over 1.4 million people visit the Mary land district of Assateague Island,” she said. “While public service is always exposed to criticism, analysis, and reproach, lessons are learned, and improvements are implemented. National Park Service employees take their jobs very seriously, are dedicated to their cho sen career, work hard to make a difference, and strive to provide a positive visitor experience.”
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After identifying more than $5.5 million of systematic projects at Beaver Run – which didn’t include funds to overhaul the existing HVAC systems – the school system began planning for the replacement of the aging school, first constructed in 1958. Despite several renovations and additions throughout the decades, school planners identified a lack of instructional space and secure classrooms, outdated mechanicals and plumbing, and an insufficient drop-off and parking design, among other things.
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BAREFOOT BAY, Fla. –Charles “Chuck” Regnier, age 81, of Barefoot Bay, Fla., passed away peacefully at Coastal Hospice At The Lake early Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Helen Marie Spies and Wilmer Disney Regnier. In his early years, he served his country in the Marine Corps while pursuing his degree in engineering. He graduated from University of Maryland with his bachelor’s degree in science and later went on to further his education at Johns Hopkins, also in science. He worked for Century Engineering for 21 years prior to his retirement. Starting in his early years, Chuck was an avid collector of Boston Whalers. He admired the craftsmanship of marine vessels and lov ed the woodworking and teakwood on boats that had it. Chuck loved being out in the ocean fishing and was an exceptional angler, he also obtained his captains license in his early 40s. He was a lifetime member of Bass Masters and enjoyed skeet shooting and served as a referee. Throughout his life, he enjoyed playing bridge and continued to play bridge throughout Maryland, Delaware and Florida. He always had a story to share with anyone he met whether it be fishing, his travels abroad enginee ring and mostly anything in regard to history.He is survived by his wife, Sharon Reg nier. In addition, he also leaves behind two daughters, Michelle Melson (Drew) and Murrie Myers Wall (Chris), both of Ocean City. Chuck has five grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew, Mary, Sarah and Rachel, all of Ocean City. He is also survived by his canine companion, Ollie. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Chuck’s honor to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.
Frances D. Price SELBYVILLE –Frances D. Price, age 87, of Selbyville, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Accent Care Inpatient at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Price was born in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late Francis Ellsworth and Marie Gladys (Link) Dodd. She was a retired real estate secretary and co-owner of the former Pirates Den in OceanSheCity.issurvived by four sons, Earl P. “Tim” Price Jr. of Berlin, Lane Cox and Michael Cox of Downingtown, Pa. and Kevin Cox of Ocean City; three daughters, Sandra Whitehouse of Glendale, Ariz., Debbie Galati of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. and Annette Brown of Summerfield, N.C.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus band, Earl P. Price Sr. in 2021. Services will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 (www.stjude.org). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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While there is much excitement for next month’s first-ever Oceans Calling music festival, the highlight of Ocean City’s annual special events calendar continues to be the White Marlin Open.
Last week’s news with the sports complex created much confusion. One reader surmised the project was dead as a result of what was reported. This would be wrong, but the misperception is understandable because of the November referendum on the sports complex and the fact the Worcester County Commissioners opted last week to remove the $11 million in development funds for the project from a series of planned bond bills. Additionally, the county decided last week to spend $28,000 on a consultant to evaluate whether a Route 50 entrance and exit would be allowed on the identified sports complex site, which is located just west of Stephen Decatur high and middle schools south of Route 50 and north of Flower Street. The county also reviewed last week an environmental report that found no major issues with the property eyed for the development.
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In an attempt to clear up confusion, the bottom line is the county is still moving ahead with preliminary planning for a sports complex on the property. However, the funds for the acquisition of the property and development of the complex have not been identified. The county was planning to finance the property development expenses through a bond until the sports complex was successfully petitioned to referendum. There remain many questions to the sports complex and its future, but as of now the county is continuing to proceed with its due diligence with a contract on the property likely headed toward an extension during this evaluation process.
For his part, James, who sets the agenda for the council meetings, said this week the council will likely revisit the ordinance vote and the mayor’s veto next month. James said if the veto gains the critical second vote to sustain it the developer may have to alter the current plans in order to gain approval for the project. James said, “The disapproved ordinance will likely be scheduled for a vote at a council meeting in September and will need six favorable votes from the council to override the mayor’s veto. Since this project has been overdeveloped, they will need some variation of tandem parking or the developer will need to reduce the number of hotel rooms that are being proposed in order to make it code compliant.”
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Last week’s veto of the ordinance allowing stacked, or tandem, parking through a valet parking system was not a major surprise. I initially felt like the veto move may have been merely symbolic because only Council President Matt James voted against the parking ordinance created for the Margaritaville property on first and second reading. Meehan said that was not the case this week, saying, “I believe there will be council members who will vote to sustain the veto. I didn’t intend this to be symbolic. I wouldn’t have done it if so. As it’s written, I don’t believe this ordinance is what we want for Ocean City moving forward. There are unintended consequences to this and the ordinance makes tandem parking allowed by right. It provides increased density, and I don’t think that’s what Ocean City citizens want for our town.”
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James said while the ordinance is not project-specific, it has its roots in the planned Margaritaville project. He said, “The town knows that this neighborhood is already parking deficient and it’s my opinion that this project will make things much worse if it moves forward as proposed.”
There are several significant special events that annually pack an economic punch for the Ocean City area, but there’s no mistaking the most impactful of them all. It’s clearly the White Marlin Open and has been for the last 25 years.Ocean City features many entrepreneurial families who started their businesses with a humble concept and a leap of faith. Though it’s not easy operating businesses in a beach resort area, there are many household names who have managed much success with common ingredients, namely hard work, dedication and ingenuity. The Motsko family serves as an example. Though the White Marlin Open is a week-long event, it’s a year-round effort to organize. As the tournament said this week in an online post, planning for the next tournament begins as soon as the awards ceremony concludes after the last day of fishing. The tournament began in 1974 with just 57 boats with a purse of $20,000. This year there are 408 boats and an $8.6 million purse. The tournament payout has skyrocketed in recent years from $2.2 million in 2009. The tournament’s impact is difficult to quantify, but all agree it marks the peak of the summer season each year.
Voters will be asked to decide if they are “for” or “against” the bond issuance. The specific wording of the referendum is important. If a majority of county voters say they do not want their officials to finance the sports complex development, the commissioners could still move ahead with the project. The county would simply need to find an alternative funding source, but among the biggest questions is whether the votes will be there to proceed with the project once the new set of commissioners are sworn into office after the election. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan’s veto of the stacked parking ordinance confirms his passionate opposition to the change. Last week’s veto was only the second time he has exercised his veto in his 16-year run as mayor. Meehan last utilized his mayoral veto power in 2011 when he vetoed seven ordinances aimed at decreasing employee pay and benefits. Those ordinances were ultimately rejected because there were three council members who voted against them on earlier readings. In 2013, Meehan promised he would veto any further attempts at expanding paid parking in Ocean City after a plan to add parking meters to streets in north Ocean City as well as downtown was successfully petitioned. At the time, he said, “As long as I am the mayor of Ocean City, I am going to object to any more parking meters on city streets. Unless there are six votes to override a mayoral veto, I don’t think you are going to see parking meters on the streets. I hope we continue to look at our city lots, and other ways, not just parking meters to reduce costs and to increase revenues where they are palatable and where they are necessary.”
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In the meantime, despite the county removing project funding from a bond bill, county voters will still be asked this fall to express their opinion on the sports complex concept. The specific wording of the referendum before voters in November is, “The purpose of this question is to determine whether the County Commissioners may finance a portion of the costs of designing and constructing a Worcester County Sports Complex by issuing a bond.”
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The energy of the White Marlin Open is unmistakable. While its headquartered at the Harbour Island marina, the vitality is felt regionally and especially around the marinas in West Ocean City where it’s akin to Super Bowl week for host destinations for the professional football championship. The last economic impact report on the tournament was conducted by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development in 2009. The study calculated an estimated $16 million in local expenditures, $4.9 million in salaries and 130 jobs. The total impact on state and local tax revenues was reported as $746,000 according to the study. This evaluation was conducted the year the tournament had about 300 boats registered. When taking into account this year’s boat tally of more than 400, inflation and increased expenses associated with all goods, it’s a safe assumption the $16 million economic impact figure should be tripled Indeed, the White Marlin Open continues to be the king special event because of its economic impact as well as the positive publicity. It’s especially inspiring to know the event remains family operated and has been since day one. See Berlin, Md. Box Berlin, Maryland 21811. Maryland Coast Dispatch offices are located at Route 346 and Graham Avenue, Berlin, Maryland.
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L amazing experience for him. Through conversations, we have learned from other parents how boarding school helped bring them and their child closer. When they were together after entering boarding school, they were not fretting over schoolwork, social media usage, frayed peer relations, shows of disrespect or sports shuttling. It was quality time. It deepened the relationship and numerous parents we spoke with said it made their daily communications more meaningful. One parent said rather than heading right up to her room to talk to friends on the phone or computer all night her daughter is now at boarding school with a new group of friends. When they talk now, it’s a productive and fun update. The parent recalled school nights when her daughter would complain about being bored and not able to see a movie on a school night while other friends could. Instead, her teen now calls about sailing on the river, the fun bus ride back from a soccer game, the impromptu picnic hosted by a dorm parent and an excursion trip planned for Friday night after school. I pray every day for calls from him once he gets settled confirming he is happy. Self-doubt in parenting is inevitable. It causes horrific guilt, but I am keeping the faith we are making the right call here. What I do know for sure is drop-off day is going to be tough. Emotions will be running high on the drive to and from the school. I will hide my feelings, but the truth is I’m equally excited and sad. I have felt a sense of loss all week, but I’m told it’s normal. It’s not a loss, it’s just going to be different. It might be better in many ways. Our adventures continue, just down a different path than ever imagined.(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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Beckett has ADHD and dysgraphia, which is a learning difference linked to writing deficiencies. ADHD can be treated with medicine and life skill training, but dysgraphia requires a pro-active and unique teaching approach. His new school offers those students who choose it a tailored curriculum to provide the support and structure needed. The teachers aim to educate the child on how best to learn and they “meet the kids where they are,” per the school motto. The school prepares them for college and life by teaching executive functioning skills needed for success.Despite these challenges, Beckett
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PUZZLE ON PAGE 59 has always done well in school, having spent the last 10 years at Worcester Prep. He started expressing the desire for a change in his life during the pandemic. He showed maturity and commitment by researching some schools that specialize in his learning difference. He discovered the school, completed the rigorous application process and wasHeaccepted.isalsoa good athlete and loves to compete, and the school has a respected sports program. He also loves to socialize with friends and spend time with people his age. In fact, being with friends seems to be his favorite thing now. In some ways, boarding school is coming at the perfect time. It offers the social, educational and physical pursuits he seeks. The move-in day we have been simultaneously dreading and excited about for many months is next Tuesday. I have never experienced the extreme of mixed emotions I am currently feeling. It’s heart breaking and thrilling at the same time. When the conversation of a boarding school was first broached late last year, I immediately shut it down. Agreeing to send my kid away for high school seemed implausible to consider, even unforgivable if I am honest. How could I ever agree to let my kid live and attend high school three hours away from home? Could he even handle it at 14 years Throughold?research, visiting the school several times and observing the relationships between the students as well as those built among the kids and the teachers, I soon realized those were selfish thoughts. It’s the wrong way to approach this life change. It’s an incredible opportunity for him, and I am grateful we can afford it and offer it.
Sure, there are self-doubts and concerns, but the school tells us, “have faith and trust us” with your kids, and fellow parents assure us this will be an ife does not always pan out as envisioned. It’s how we pivot and handle the unexpected situations that defines us. These are words of advice I have expressed to myself repeatedly of late.When I started writing this column 14 years ago, Beckett was two months old. Carson, 12, would come along about 17 months later, completing my family of four. In recent years, this column has become a parenting journal of sorts. This week is the 725th column. This weekly rambling has undergone many transformations as my kids have gotten older, but the biggest change in my parenting life is coming next week. Beckett, 14, will start his freshman year in high school at a college-prep boarding and day school in Virginia. The beautiful waterfront campus, located on the Rappahannock River, is more than three hours from home. The school of about 225 students is a wonderful opportunity for him to grow and spread his wings. I am excited for his new journey, although even writing about it brings tears to my eyes and weighs on my heart. It's hard for me to find the words to describe how much I will miss him, but I am confident this is the right step for him in his life.
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