ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Despite your Aries penchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on, you might want to take a little more time to see how a current situation develops. It could surprise you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Taking on the role of peacemaker in a disruptive environment is a challenge…. Read more »
Herbert PawlukewiczOCEAN CITY — Herbert Pawlukewicz, age 88, of Ocean City (born in Newark, N.J.), died on Thursday Aug. 15, 2019 in Berlin.He was the son of the Late Andrew and Julia (Saroka) Pawlukiewicz. He is survived by his wife, Frieda Pawlukewicz; his children, Justine “Dolly” Pawlukewicz and Michael Pawlukewicz; grandchildren Frank Crespo, Jennifer Crespo… Read more »
BERLIN — As soon as school let out for summer, groups of Worcester Preparatory School students, parents, and faculty loaded into caravans headed to Kentucky and West Virginia as part of the Appalachia Service Project (ASP).Volunteers participated in one of three ASP church trips — The Community Church of Ocean Pines, Trinity United Methodist Church,… Read more »
Lawsuit Comments InaccurateEditor:Jim Majernik’s take in last week’s issue, “Editorial Inappropriate,” on the frivolous lawsuit filed by the family of Ashley O’Connor is full of inconsistencies and incorrect information.One glaring inaccuracy involves warnings about sleeping on the beach. Every entrance to the beach has signs clearly spelling out the prescribed town rules. They plainly state:… Read more »
BERLIN – Ocean Pines tennis has opened its courts to area players as it works to revive an interclub women’s doubles league.For the first time in several years, Ocean Pines, on Thursday, hosted a match for the informal league, which also includes players from Rehoboth Country Club, Bethany West and Bethany Club Tennis.Thursday’s play was… Read more »
BERLIN – On Friday, Aug. 16, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and its Assateague Coastkeeper program will bring the “kayaktivist” event, Float For The Coast, to Ocean City for the fifth consecutive year.An on-the-water-rally that will focus on promoting clean water, clean air and healthy communities will take place on the waters of Isle of Wight… Read more »
BERLIN – A petition effort, election results and presentations by Ocean Pines Association officials highlighted the homeowners association’s annual meeting Saturday.Roughly 100 Ocean Pines Association (OPA) members were in attendance at this year’s meeting, which included remarks from General Manager John Viola as well as Doug Parks, president of the OPA board. Much of their… Read more »
Donald Lee Bunting, Sr.CENTREVILLE – Donald Lee Bunting, Sr., age 80, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 atCoastal Hospice in Centreville, MD. Born in Frankford, DE he was the son of the late Franklin and Ethel Ketterman Bunting. He is survived by his wife, Ann Bunting, brother Gerald and his wife Jane, and children, William… Read more »
BERLIN — Work to remove the remaining portion of the Whitetail Sanctuary crabbing pier in Ocean Pines is expected to finish on Thursday, Aug. 8.The floating portion of the pier was removed last November by Fisher Marine Construction Inc, based on a unanimous vote by the Ocean Pines Board to authorize the work.Board members on… Read more »
BERLIN — In being presented the Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award, 2019 recipient Paul Weisengoff honored others for their service, including the children he coaches and the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department.The annual award each year recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the community through the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department.It was presented during the Annual… Read more »