Lawrence Terry Schissler, 71OCEAN PINES — Lawrence Terry “Larry” Schissler, 71, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on Aug. 10, 2016 peacefully in his sleep.Visitation was held on Aug. 16, 2016 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A brief service was hosted by his sister Susan Bowen, his niece, Jennifer Pfister and his friend Norman… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2016
A Motel Designed To Resemble Chinese ‘Junk’
The China Seas Motel was located on the oceanfront at 51st Street. Designed to resemble a Chinese “junk” (a commercial fishing boat seen on the rivers of China), the unique building attracted much attention on Coastal Highway.The motel had been built in 1963 after lower land values following the March Storm of 1962 spurred development… Read more »
Area Religious Leaders Draft Anti-Racism Statement
OCEAN CITY — Resort area clergy leaders from nearly every faith gathered in solidarity this week against the racist undertones playing out in the community, particularly on social media, in the wake of a Boardwalk incident in late July.What began on the evening of July 23 with an unusually large crowd of African-American young people… Read more »
Cops And Courts – August 19, 2016
Fatal Accident In Southern WorcesterSNOW HILL — A Salisbury man died and another person was injured in a single-vehicle accident near Girdletree in the south end of Worcester County last Saturday.Around 7:40 p.m. last Saturday, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident on Truitt’s Landing Road in the Girdletree area. The Worcester County Sheriff’s… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – August 19, 2016
Summer of 1977Volume XXIIIEdition 3Issue Highlights• In its full-page advertisement, Paul Revere Smorgasboard on 2nd Street and the Boardwalk was offering its “come as you are for all you can eat” at $4.95. The Longhorn Family Steak House on 15th Street and the Boardwalk was advertised as a Paul Revere affiliate.• The Surf and Sands… Read more »
SHORE UP! Inc.’s Head Start/Early Head Start Program Receives 1,650 New Books From Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
SHORE UP! Inc.’s Head Start/Early Head Start Program recently received 1,650 new books for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs from the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Second District, of Baltimore. Two fraternity representatives visited SHORE UP!’s main offices in Salisbury to make the donation. Six Early Head Start children were present and each… Read more »
Things I Like – August 19, 2016
Watching the Olympics every nightLaughing with my kidsOutdoor moviesPeople watching on the beachYoung people wise beyond their yearsPicking up other people’s trash on the beachShort letters to the editorA surprise ending to a bookPlaying soccer on fresh cut grassSummer morning in the 70sSmell of fresh laundry
What’s Your Sign? August 19, 2016
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Remember to keep an… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 19, 2016
Family ThankfulEditor:My deepest appreciation goes to those locally who took such great care of Stuart during the past years: all doctors and staff at AGH; Doctors Castaneda, Taylor, Pavlos, Canakis, Ott, Brauning, Stepcic and many more.A very special thank you to all my new friends at Coastal Hospice who helped me through a difficult time…. Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – August 19, 2016
(The following is an open letter to everyone involved with Surfers Healing in Ocean City.)Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough.It’s been a day since we left the beach and I’m still having a difficult time describing the emotions from the Surfers Healing event in Ocean City.Grateful and fortunate are two feelings that immediately come… Read more »