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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) As Ocean City’s elected officials seek solutions to rowdy and violent behavior that occurs every June and with the unsanctioned car

event known as H2Oi, the Ocean City Police Department is attempting to do its best with a seemingly impossible hurdle to overcome.

“We can arrest people, and arrest and arrest, do as much enforcement as we possibly can. We can work 12, 15 hours a day virtually every day of the week … [but] we’re not going to be able to arrest our way out of this situation,” Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the mayor and

City Council Monday night.

The police department has had its hands full attempting to quell seemingly endless violence and reckless behavior of the last couple of weeks.

Beginning last Sunday, June 7, reports surfaced that multiple people were involved in an altercation that resulted in a stabbing on Sixth and Seventh streets on the Boardwalk.

Then, the next day a video of teens

overtaking the road near 11th Street and clambering over a moving vehicle made waves online.

Activity continued into Tuesday, after two serious assaults occurred on the Boardwalk around 11th and 16th streets.

Wednesday featured a crowd of teens brawling on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, with one teen, who seemed to have thrown the first punch, brutally See PERCEPTION Page 2

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BEACH DAY Crowds at the beach are increasing as residents and visitors celebrate the expansion of business openings.

Arcades open with health safety practices

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Several amusement parks and arcades in Ocean City have gotten off to late start to the summer season, after being closed along with other businesses because of the covid19 pandemic.

Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that amusement parks could

open last Friday and arcades could open this Friday at 5 p.m.

Dean Langrall, director of sales and marketing for Jolly Roger Amusement Parks, said it was a busy first weekend for the location on the pier, where most of the rides were open.

“There were a lot of happy people coming right through, jumping on rides,” Langrall said. “It was a very cool

thing to watch.”

He added that the first weekend crowd didn’t seem any bigger or smaller than past years.

“They might be more enthusiastic about coming to Jolly Roger’s because . . . a lot of Ocean City is still closed down,” Langrall said. “People want a place to go have fun.”

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Members of the public took turns at Monday night’s Ocean City Council meeting voicing their frustrations, their anger and their fear, following more than a week of violence and unruly behavior in Ocean City — a seemingly annual occurrence that has been left to fester.

They also expressed their desire to see transparency, communication and action from city leaders.

“I know you can’t see me on the channel, but I’m looking at every single one of you in the eye — it was disappointing,” property owner Brenda Kenny said via a video link.

“I have been down there during H2Oi. I felt like a prisoner in my home because people are allowed to run the streets and what made me even more furious, I would see the lip service from the politicians afterward … Let me give you guys some advice. Be honest with people, be transparent with us.”

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‘Perception is reality,’ Chief Ross Buzzuro says Continued from Page 1 beaten.

Although a bystander recorded the event, no one called police until three minutes after the fight broke out, a press release said.

Police have since identified the assault victim, who said he did not sustain any serious injuries.

He has not cooperated with police in the investigation, however, and police seek the public’s aid in identifying suspects.

Witnesses are asked to contact crimetips@oceancitymd.gov.

Thursday’s activity took some by surprise, as violence trickled past downtown Ocean City limits and into West Ocean City, where a man was violently beaten and his girlfriend held to the ground in the West Ocean City Outlets’ parking lot.

Soon after, multiple police agencies went to a nearby Chipotle in response to reported attack on the staff.

A Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack press release said two males entered the restaurant without their masks, and grew agitated when staff asked them to cover their faces.

The two left, but shortly returned with a third male and destroyed property inside the restaurant — they reportedly threw a canned drink, ice and bottles at employees, while jumping on the counter.

One suspect was arrested as he at-

tempted to flee the area.

From last Thursday to Sunday, Ocean City police arrested 129 people.

Last Wednesday, the Ocean City Police Commission held an emergency closed session, and decided to seek allied agency assistance to increase enforcement throughout the resort.

“The Ocean City Police Department has increased law Ross Buzzuro enforcement presence on the Boardwalk and throughout town by 25 percent in response to various incidents that have occurred in the last few weeks in Ocean City,” a department press release said.

“In order to keep residents and visitors safe, the department has redeployed officers and increased the presence of allied agencies.”

Allied agencies include the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack and the Worcester County Sheriff’s office.

Police are also being more aggressive with enforcement, as exemplified by the 129 arrests — the same weekend last year had 95 arrests.

Those arrested varied in age, with many in their early to mid-20s or early 30s, somewhat demystifying the popular notion that the culprits were solely “June bugs” or high school seniors celebrating beach week.

“The kind of behavior we’ve seen recently will not be tolerated and arrests will be made,” Buzzuro said in a video statement.

Buzzuro reiterated his stance during Monday night’s Ocean City Council meeting, during which members of the public vented about the apparent lack of action to address and curb the behavior.

Buzzuro said he is a perennial optimist and highlighted his department’s successes, such as historically low crime rates since his tenure began in 2015.

Nonetheless, “We’re moving in the right direction, but perception is reality,” Buzzuro said. “All of that is out of the door when we talk about two things: June and let’s just call it H2Oi. They’re beyond our Achilles heel, they’re really damaging and destroying this town; we all know it.”

The police chief went on, stating the city needed more than just increased enforcement — a point Councilman John Gehrig had made earlier.

“We’re doing the very, very best that we can and I don’t think anyone would dispute that, but there are limitations,” Buzzuro said. “I don’t have the answer for everything and you know what? This is on my watch.”

Nevertheless, Buzzuro said the police department would have to keep an optimistic outlook and step up to the challenge.

“We have to press forward, we have

to move on. Leadership in good times is easy, [in] prosperous times are easy,” Buzzuro said. “When you’re in the bad times, the tough times, when you’re facing battle, the real testament of leadership is what are you going to do [during those bad times].”

Worcester County to offer covid-19 business grants

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Financial aid to local businesses suffering from covid-19 closures and a subsequent economic downtown could be coming from the Worcester County Commissioners, who agreed Tuesday to proceed with a Workforce Back to Business Covid-19 Assistance Grant. The grants will come from the $2.28 million given to Worcester County from the federal CARES Act. Tom Perlozzo, director of recreation and parks, tourism and economic development, said that he hopes to expedite the grant review and approval process.

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He said that the total county funding would probably not be enough to fund every grant application. The administration of the program would be carried out by a hybrid of the Economic Development Advisory Board and additional expertise from various local industries.

Perlozzo confirmed with County Commissioner Chip Bertino that all businesses would Tom Perlozzo have the same opportunity to hear about the grant. Perlozzo said he has weekly meetings the chambers of commerce and other business entities to keep up to date with Gov. Larry Hogan’s orders.

“We do have an active plan in place to get everyone the information all at the same time throughout the county via social [media],” Perlozzo said. “We can use newspaper and we’ve already communicated with the town representatives. All know, including Ocean Pines.”

Bertino said he was concerned that it would be the commissioners who approve the final list of grant recipients that the advisory board would recommend.

“That bothers me considerably because I don’t want it to become political,” Bertino said. “I don’t want pressure

being applied either to us or from us for people to be approved or not approved.”

Perlozzo acknowledged that it’s a slippery slope. He emphasized confidentiality for the applications.

“That’s why I think it’s important to have representation throughout the county and the types of categories of businesses that exist, such as retail or manufacturing,” Perlozzo said.

County Attorney Roscoe Leslie said there are always winners and losers for grants.

“I think the most important thing is that you have solid, objective evaluation criteria that you’d set up before everything goes out,” Leslie said.

Perlozzo said that the criteria was still being developed. He agreed to bring the plan to the commissioner’s meeting on July 7 per Bertino’s request.

Lachelle Scarlato, deputy director of economic development, said that the county will accept applications from businesses that were eligible for paycheck protection program. She also reassured County Commissioner Diana Purnell that the word would be spread to all businesses, including the agricultural community.

“One of my requests is that the process be comprehensive, transparent, inclusive, and we allow the time for those applications to be filed after the message is delivered and that we review it comprehensively,” Scarlato said. “As Tom [Perlozzo] mentioned, we have specific

industry sectors, with their specific skill set participating with us in this review process.”

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The window for application submission is July 8-22.

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Public wants transparency Continued from Page 1 with daily violent and reckless behavior— many incidents going viral on social media and seriously damaging the public image resort officials and the tourism industry want to present.

Regardless of whether the outrageous behavior of the past week is a true representation of Ocean City, the social media coverage it engendered has already dealt a heavy blow to the resort.

“Facebook has certainly been driving the perception of what is happening in Ocean City and, unfortunately, there have been an overwhelming number of cancellations as a result,” said Susan Jones, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association executive director.

The Alaska Stand on Ninth Street and the Boardwalk took a break this past weekend, after its staff faced extremely disrespectful behavior, owner Jodi Renner said.

After closing early on Sunday, staying closed Monday and reopening on Tuesday, Renner said she wanted to focus on moving forward, and stressed that Ocean City is still a safe and great place to visit.

“We want people to come here,” Renner said. “We think people who come here are better than this, and we’re just asking everybody to be kind, patient, empathetic and respectful — especially after what everybody has gone

through lately [the pandemic].”

Bull on the Beach also issued a statement on its Facebook page, announcing its Second Street location on the Boardwalk would closing early at 8 p.m. because of the violence and unruly behavior.

“This is to ensure the safety of our staff and customers.

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

John Gehrig Last Wednesday, the Ocean City Police Commission held an emergency closed meeting, and on Thursday police spokeswoman Ashley Miller told WBOC that the resort would be partnering with allied agencies, such as the Worcester County Sherriff’s office and the Maryland State Police to increase enforcement not only on the Boardwalk, but also throughout the city and in neighborhoods.

The following morning, the police department posted a video to its Facebook page with a message from police Chief Ross Buzzuro assuring residents the police would not tolerate the behavior.

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“This happens every June,” Laura Gulyas said. “I’m not talking about H2Oi, I’m not talking about any other weekend. Just with the beginning of June it seems like everybody PHOTO COURTESY JODI RENNER from the western side of Maryland and the Alaska Stand on Ninth Street owner Jodi Renner stressed that north and south of Ocean City is a safe and great place to be, and she hoped that peoMaryland come here ple would remember to be kind, patient, empathetic and respectful — unlike how some seemed to have behaved this past week or two. and it seems like their sole purpose is to destroy the town.”

Many on the council agreed with Resident, and former police officer, Gehrig’s sentiments, and offered more Larry Yates used H2Oi as an example of solutions. the council’s failure to effectively comMayor Rick Meehan and Councilmunicate with the public. woman Mary Knight said cheap hotel “We have heard nothing since Sep- rooms needed to end immediately. tember,” Yates said.

Meehan also explained that little had Yates said he had been told that the been said about H2Oi action because lack of communication had been attrib- city officials had been waiting on special uted to covid-19 and other events, but event zone legislation to pass the MaryYates pointed out that the pandemic land General Assembly. had not hit until March.

It did so in early March, with Gov. The council did not have to share Larry Hogan’s final approval in May. every iota of what its planning to do, but The bill greatly increases penalties “you need to tell people, ‘Listen, we are for behind-the-wheel actions that enseriously working on this and we will get danger visitors, residents and law enback to you we’re doing our best,’ and forcement officers. we believe you, we have all of the faith Knight said the city also needed to in the world in you,” Yates said. “We will create a rumor control page, as this support you, but don’t leave us hanging week was plagued with misinformation from September until now and I’m still that elevated fears. angry about that. Not heard one word.”

The police department set up a “True Yates then highlighted a statement or False” post on its Facebook page made by Councilman John Gehrig dur- Wednesday to answer questions. ing an October council meeting, postCouncilman Dennis Dare said the H2Oi. council needed full support from the “Mr. Gehrig said, ‘Hold us account- business community in order to move able. We are your people that lead this forward. town … and we shall be and should be Several years ago, when Dare was held accountable [by] you,’ and we do chairman of the police commission, it hold you guys accountable,” Yates said. had unanimously agreed on a set of proCouncil members responded with a cedures to address and quell the aforepledge to be more proactive and trans- mentioned behavior. Local business parent. leaders and members aggressively op“Everybody is right here,” Gehrig posed it, he said. said. “This is not a huge surprise. June “If we’re going to move forward, [if] comes ever year, and the same prob- we’re going to be bold and [if] we’re lems happen every year.” going to regain control during some of Gehrig said the council needed to these events, we need the full support of look deeper into the issue and find so- the business community,” Dare said. lutions to attack the cause.

As a task force is created, as plans are “Some people say we just need more hashed out and as a solution is slowly police officers,” Gehrig said. “That’s like realized, the public may expect, should we have a gaping wound on our arm expect, open dialogue and collaboration that’s infected and it’s not healing and with its elected officials. saying just throw more police officers at “I’m done talking about it behind the it is like saying I need more bandages. It scenes, frankly because it gets us treats the symptoms, but we need major nowhere,” Gehrig said. “We do strategic surgery — we may need to amputate planning [and] it goes nowhere. I’m just that arm.” going to talk, right open in public, I In addition to creating a task force, guess. I’m pissed too, we should all be Gehrig said the city needed to get its pissed, we should all be embarrassed. business development operations un- There’s a lot going on the world and it’s derway and hire a ground force to “sell nobody’s fault. We’re not the bad guys, the town” and attract visitors the city but at the same time … the solution is desires. on us — that’s why we were elected.”

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Indoor dining helps, but staffing still problem OC restaurant owners and operations find mixed bag after reopening last week

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Indoor dining brought both blessings and challenges this past weekend, as restaurateurs were ecstatic to serve guests in a somewhat normal capacity, but struggle to do so as staffing continues to be in low supply.

“Everyone was thrilled to be able to open with some indoor dining,” said Susan Jones, Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association executive director. “[The] town was certainly busy, so staffing remains an enormous challenge.”

Eastbound traffic on Route 50 and the bridge was at a standstill most of Saturday, and at one point extended to the Blue Heron Shopping Center in West Ocean City, or about 3.6 miles

from the downtown entry point into the resort.

The beach and Boardwalk were packed, with little room to spare for social distancing and facemasks again a rare sight — although facial coverings remain optional in outdoor public spaces.

For businesses, particularly those with no or little outdoor dining space, the heavy crowds were a godsend, although sales for some remain incomparable to past years.

“We were very busy, very busy,” John VanFossen, owner of Assateague Crab House in West Ocean City, said.

VanFossen’s small, family-owned restaurant has been closed since last summer, as the cost of opening partially with outdoor dining outweighed the revenue.

With Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement last Wednesday reopening indoor dining at 50 percent capacity, however, VanFossen was

able to open for service this summer, and satisfy residents’ and visitors’ seafood cravings.

Phillips Crab House on North Philadelphia Avenue was also excited to reopen, as it too did not have outdoor seating available.

“It was very exciting,” Michelle Torres, Phillips’ corporate director of marketing and business development, said. “We were packed the entire weekend.”

Torres said guests were excited to enjoy meals indoors again — an act they were barred from doing for the last four months or so.

Kyler Taustin, manager and coowner of BLU Crab House, agreed, and said everyone was thrilled to dine indoors and worked with the restaurant to ensure operations ran smoothly.

Taustin said BLU has always been 80 percent outdoor seating, so with the reopening of indoor dining plus additional outdoor seating in the parking lot, the restaurant has managed to maintain its normal capacity, even with social distancing protocols.

Nonetheless, not all restaurants have outdoor space to capitalize on, as sales climbed, but did not soar.

VanFossen and Jeb Vetock, general manager of Harrison’s Harbor Watch restaurant on the Boardwalk, reported sales at 50 percent, give or

take, compared to normal weekends, while Phillips saw 37 percent of its usual sales.

Restaurants such as BLU and Phillips faced an additional challenge, as the two entities were not able to offer a key component of their respective dining experiences: buffets.

VanFossen lamented his inability to continue “all-you-can-eat” services, which has been a main draw for many of his customers.

On the upside, most customers continue to follow indoor dining social distancing and face covering guidelines.

“There were some instances where people just were not aware, or thought it was necessary to take it to the extreme … they just didn’t think that you needed a mask or it was necessary to social distance,” Torres said.

She said some customers would come in and request tables to be put together for parties larger than six.

Under Hogan’s order no more than six are allowed at a table.

“We received multiple calls a day and multiple groups that just walked up expecting it to be business as usual,” Torres said, but noted that the groups were quick to comply once the regulations were explained.

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Arcades prepare for reopening this weekend Continued from Page 1 As for safety measures, Langrall said Jolly Roger has installed sanitizer stations throughout the park, and signs on the ground remind visitors to social distance.

“We’re wiping down the rides on a very diligent schedule so everything is disinfected,” Langrall said. “We got all of that in place before it even opened.”

For now, Jolly Roger will not be limiting capacity, according to Langrall.

At the 30th Street location, he said both miniature golf courses and the gokart track were open last weekend, but none of the rides. He hopes that at least some of them will be open tonight.

“It’s a work in progress,” Langrall said. “We have to get them certified and approved by the guys from the state (safety inspectors) so we’re not really sure.”

He said he thinks Jolly Roger is one of the safest places to be.

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for customers that still do not feel comfortable touching machines,” Mohr said. “They can request to wear gloves that they have to dispose of … after they play the games.”

Marty’s will also be operating at half capacity, which Mohr said will be about 400 people. Like Funcade, Marty’s is short on employees with about 20 when it normally has about 35. Mohr said it’ll be enough for now, but that he is looking for more to hire.

Mohr said Marty’s is finally ready to open after waiting for all the various signs and sanitizers to come in since the supplies were in such a high demand.

He said he wants all guests to feel safe.

“I recommend that if they feel unsafe at all, they need to share that with our employees so that we can make sure their safety is our first priority,” Mohr said.

Jerry Greenspan, owner of Sportland, said the arcade will take similar measures as Marty’s Playland and Funcade, such as the signs and swipe card system.

“On top of that, we’re going to be fogging the whole arcade with a biocide, a chemical they’re using in hospitals to decontaminate viruses and covid,” Greenspan said. “It’s an electrostatic sprayer and it fogs all the equipment in the arcade.”

He said the biocide will be sprayed every day before opening and then again in the middle of the day. Employees will also wipe down machines throughout the day and bleach the floors at night.

Occupancy will also be controlled by a manager monitoring the entrance.

“Normally, we can hold up to 750 [people], but we’ll be probably around 250 to 300 people,” Greenspan said.

“We have a rather large arcade and our aisles are all about seven feet wide, so social distancing shouldn’t be a real issue.”

Finally, Sportland will employ a security guard to monitor safety for guests and employees.

“We’re concerned for people’s safety and at the end of the day, we want people to have a lot of fun,” Greenspan said.

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“The safety of our guests and the safety of our employees are paramount,” Langrall said. “We’re not going to sacrifice that for anything else.”

Stephanie Meehan, operator of Funcade on the Boardwalk, said she feels the arcade is ready to open tonight.

“We’ve been preparing for quite a while,” Meehan said. “Not knowing when our date would be to open, every week we kind of set up and get ready, and when we find out we can’t open, we would start all over again and do a few more things.”

Funcade has purchased a special cleaner to regularly sanitize the machines, Meehan said. There will also be alcohol pads and wipes available for customers if they wish to wipe down the machines themselves. Everyone will be required to wear masks.

“We also have put up Plexiglass in front of our redemption counter,” Meehan said. “We have gone to a swipe card system on most of our games so our customers can use swipe cards instead of using quarters.”

A host will stand at the entrance to explain rules to guests, as well as keep track of how many are entering and leaving. Funcade will operate at half capacity, which will be about 50 to 60 guests plus employees, according to Meehan. Some of the games will also be shut down to encourage social distancing, but Meehan isn’t yet sure which games those will be.

Although Funcade typically has 14 employees at this time, it only has seven right now, and is looking to hire more.

Meehan said the most important thing to know is that Funcade is open and here.

“We’ve cleaned and we’ve gotten prepared for their visit,” Meehan said.

“We just want them [guests] to have a great experience and feel safe and comfortable when they come in to Funcade.”

Joe Mohr, manager of Marty’s Playland, said the arcade has similar safety measures, such as signs, guidance for standing in line, a mask requirement and employees wiping down equipment.

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Variety of factors contribute to summer worker ‘scarcity’ Continued from Page 5 remains the greatest challenge for restaurant owners and operations is staffing, or the lack thereof.

VanFossen, like many other small business owners, has had to rely largely on his immediate family to run his restaurant, and said he was in the kitchen all weekend.

Vetock said his usual team of 11 line cooks had been reduced to just two.

“Staffing is going to be a tremendous hurdle,” Vetock said.

The staffing conundrum has been attributed to several factors, such as unemployment benefits that pay more than seasonal jobs and covid19’s impact on the J-1 student program, which makes up a sizeable chunk of the resort’s seasonal workforce.

Torres said Phillips, which is currently on a modified schedule, is OK for now, but would need more employees once it moves to its regular schedule.

However, what Torres said highlights an overarching problem that staffing problems pose for local dining establishments: limited workforce equals limited hours of operation.

Assateague Crab House, for instance, is currently open weekends only.

The worker shortage also presents operators with a complex paradox — in order to generate more revenue, restaurant owners must hire more staff to handle more customers, but in order to hire more staff to handle more customers more revenue must be generated.

As the season progresses, staffing will likely continue to be a great obstacle for restaurateurs and management, but what seems to be a commonality among Torres, Vetock, VanFossen and Taustin is a strong sense of optimism, persistence and flexibility to change.

“We’re happy to be part of a family resort and it’s definitely a challenging summer right now, but we’re always

ready to welcome guests whenever they come to our beach and give everybody a good experience and welcome them to our business,” Vetock said.

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Jeb Vetock, general manager of Harrison’s Harbor Watch restaurant on the Boardwalk, said despite challenges presented by covid-19 the seafood establishment was always ready to welcome guests back with a good experience.

Resort’s July 4 fireworks display postponed Ocean City Council plan to discuss event during next week’s public work session

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Ocean City Council officially postponed Fourth of July fireworks Thursday morning, and will discuss a new date to celebrate the nation’s independence during next Tuesday’s council work session.

Luckily, the resort’s special events

department has been preparing for this potential postponement for some time now.

“It’s not that we are not going to celebrate our country’s independence, we are, we absolutely are … it just [may not be] on July 4,” Special Events Director Frank Miller Frank Miller said.

In May, the Ocean City Council made it clear that it desired a grand fireworks display,

whether it be on Fourth of July or not, financial risks and all.

“I think we need them,” Councilman John Gehrig said at the time. “I think we need to celebrate our independence more than ever.”

Following the meeting, the city signed a $55,000 contract with Celebration Fireworks, of which $13,750 would be required of the city as a nonrefundable deposit.

The primary factor that could lead to the event’s postponement was the risk associated with mass gatherings.

Frank Miller said he and his team wanted to remain cautious and prevent the resort from becoming a covid-19 hotspot.

Miller said his team had to take into consideration two variables: July 4 being a Saturday this year, and the cancelation of almost every fireworks display in neighboring municipalities.

“We would automatically end up with a larger crowd just because of the Crossword answers from page 53

day of the week the Fourth of July is celebrated on,” Miller said. “The second thing is since there are no other fireworks display happening on the Fourth of July on the Eastern Shore, we would end up drawing even more of a mass crowd for it [the event].”

These two variables would make even the idea of social distancing unfathomable, and would exponentially increase the risk of exposure and potential spread of the virus, Miller said.

Celebration Fireworks has offered two contingency dates in its contract with the resort, one in August and the other in September.

A definitive date remains unclear, however, until the council formalizes its decision.

“Like everybody else, we are being very mindful of where we are in the recovery process for covid-19 and the fact that we are still dealing with a live virus that is still a potential issue and continues to be and will continue to be for a long duration,” Miller said. “But, as a tourist destination we also know that we want to be able to provide experiences within the parameters that were given. That’s always a driving factor for us, and we’re always trying to think outside of the box and bring opportunities to the table for our residents and our guests, but we’re also putting safety first and try to decrease that risk level.”

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Fire union contract changes receive OK from city council

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Firefighters may expect to see a familiar work schedule make a comeback, after the Ocean City Council approved amendments to its fire union contract, which included a return to the fire departments’ coveted 24/72-hour work schedule.

On March 14, 2019, R. Whittington the council and the resort’s firefighter union, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4269 (IAFF), ratified the union’s three-year contract.

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It also shifted the union’s work schedule from the controversial 10 and 14-hours shifts to a 12 and 24hour shift format.

Originally, firefighters worked the aforementioned 24/72 schedule.

City Manager Doug Miller explained, however, that with the advent of covid-19 and the economic disaster it has wrought, union President Ryan Whittington suggested a potential solution to him.

“Our IAFF union President Ryan Whittington approached me and said that the members might forego the step [increase] they were going to get on July 1, if we would entertain discussions to return them to the 24/72 work schedule they had been on before,” Miller said.

The council reviewed the offer and provided a counter offer, which the two parties agreed to, which would extend the contract by two years, remove the July 1, 2020 pay step, remove one of two July 1, 2021 pay steps and implement those pay increases in 2022 and 2023, as well as implement a

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Prompted by the covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the local economy, Ryan Whittington, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4269 (IAFF), approached City Manager Doug Miller this year to renegotiate the city’s contract with the fire union to help save on costs.

24/72 shift schedule.

The fiscal impact of this agreement would be $93,966 in costs in FY 2019, $90,070 in savings in FY 2021, $132,074 in savings FY 2022, $103,928 incremental cost in FY 2023 and $88,278 incremental cost in FY 2024.

The two-year extension would also save the city on negotiation costs.

While the majority of the council approved the amendments, Councilwoman Mary Knight and Councilman Dennis Dare voted in opposition.

“Respectfully, I’m going to have to vote against this. I am very happy that they’re going to give up some of their increases, but I for one do not think the 24/72 is a good work schedule,” Knight said.

Dare agreed, although he praised the fire and EMS personnel’s for the service they provide to the resort.

“What they do is tremendous, but working 24 hours straight is unhealthy and potentially dangerous for both the paramedic and the patient, so I won’t be voting for the amendment,” Dare said.

Knight and Dare voted in opposition last year for the same reasons.

“Thank you for working with us … to provide a fiscally responsible amendment to the contract and also one that benefits our department operationally,” Whittington said. “… We are prepared for this transition and we appreciate your support, and we have heard the concerns of Councilman Dare and Madam Secretary Knight.”

Petition to bring justice to 2013 car crash victims

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Tyheim Bowen, whose brother, Tymeir Dennis, was struck and killed Maryland State Police car in 2013, has started a petition on change.org to reopen the court case about the crash on Route 113 that November.

On Nov. 8, 2013 at about 8:02 p.m., brothers Bowen and Dennis were struck by Maryland State Trooper Nicholas Hager in an unmarked police car on Route 113 and Bay Street.

According to the police report, Dennis, 16, was pronounced dead at Atlantic General Hospital after suffering massive injuries to his head, back and other areas of his body.

Bowen, 17, sustained a broken leg, dislocated right knee, fractured pelvis, a cut on his right lower leg and abrasions on his right arm. He was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center and then to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. His injuries led to the amputation of his right leg amputated.

Bowen and Dennis were walking from Uncle Willie’s convenience store on 111 Flower Street when they were struck by Hager, who was traveling north on the highway and had recently cleared a traffic stop a mile and a half

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Tyheim Bowen, left, has started a petition to raise awareness about a November 2013 car crash that left him amputated and killed his brother, Tymeir Dennis.

away at Hayes Landing Road.

Hager was allegedly traveling about 57 mph when the car crash occurred.

Hager received no disciplinary action, and he returned to work on Nov. 12, 2013.

The Pedestrian Safety Committee with assistance from State Highway Administration officials, announced commitments for safety improvements along the highway on Feb.10, 2014.

Warning signals and a crosswalk were installed on Route 113.

The speed limit was also reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph.

In February 2017, a Worcester County Circuit Court jury took less than 45 minutes to find all parties negligent in the fatal Nov. 8, 2013 accident on

Route 113.

The jury agreed with the police investigation that the brothers’ dark clothing caused poor visibility.

According to the police report, Bowen was wearing blue jeans and a black jacket. Dennis wore a pair of green camouflage pants and a dark-colored shirt and jacket.

The jury also found that Hager could have done more to prevent the accident.

However, Hager has not been charged for Dennis’ death.

Through the petition, Bowen is appealing to Gov. Larry Hogan and others to reopen the case, while also raising awareness about their story.

As of Thursday morning, the petition has received 2,062 signatures.

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Commissioners opt out of face mask requirement

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Although the Worcester County Commissioners all wore masks during their in-person meeting two weeks ago, most did not on Tuesday.

The commissioners had ceased inperson meetings after March 17 to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. They conducted meetings via Zoom until returning to in-person meetings on June 2.

Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic addressed this early on in the meeting, stating that since the commissioners were seated six feet apart, they did not need to wear masks, per guidance from the Worcester County Health Department and Weston Young, assistant chief administrative officer.

“The commissioners feel that due to the fact that there’s discussion going on up here that we feel more comfortable without. But due to the covid-19 pandemic, all occupants in the meeting room are required to wear a face covering,” Mitrecic said. “Disposable face coverings have been provided at the entrance to the meeting room and should be worn at all times.”

However, it did not seem as all the

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Most of the Worcester County Commissioners opted to not wear masks during their meeting on Tuesday, stating that since they were six feet apart, it was not necessary.

commissioners were seated six feet apart from each other.

Although meeting attendees are spaced out on the benches, those designated spots are not six feet apart. Every other bench is taped off entirely.

County Commissioners Joshua Nordstrom and Diana Purnell chose to wear masks during the meeting.

For public hearings, the commissioners designated a spot in the middle of the room for people to stand before their turns to give public comment. When finished with public comment, attendees were instructed to return to their seats by walking outside of the benches.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners made the following decisions during their meeting on Tuesday:

Frontier Town The commissioners agreed to amend the water and sewerage plan to reallocate 38 equivalent dwelling units to the Mystic Harbour Sanitary

Service Area.

Twenty-nine units will come from infill and intensification and nine will come from vacant or multi-lot properties.

These units will accommodate the 112-campsite expansion for Frontier Town on Route 611.

County Commissioner Chip Bertino said that although he’d vote for the motion, the county only has so many equivalent dwelling units.

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202 HERON DR #304 BLD C OCEAN CITY - $425,000

2BR/2.5BA condo directly on the water.Two master BR’s.Fully furnishedwell.Large deck overlooking the water and the Ocean City skyline.Heron Harbour is amenity rich with two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, two Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks and piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding all directly out your back door.

1BR/1BA in the amenity rich building of Golden Sands! Recently remodeled w/upgrades throughout.

New floors, upgraded kitchen & bath. Being sold fully furnished. Panoramic ocean views of the beach & sunrise from your balcony. Kitchen is sure to please the chef in your family & you will enjoy oceanfront dining right from your very own condo.

Storage unit on beach level. WIFI & cable are included in condo fee. Outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, shuffleboard, tennis, beach volleyball, beach bar, sandwich shop, game room & picnic area. Come take a look today before it's sold!

MLS MDWO113708

CAINE WOODS NEW PRICE

14301 TUNNEL AVENUE #1A OCEAN CITY - $344,900

4BR/3.5BA corner end unit townhome w/garage, boat slip and water views is in the desirable building complex of Broad Marsh off 70th street. The complex has a community pool and the unit is close to the beach -- the best of both worlds! Unit is being sold furnished for your immediate enjoyment. There is a first floor bedroom and full bath. On the second floor is the family room with slider to nice deck and gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and upgrades throughout, and there is a large breakfast bar. Off the kitchen is a dining area perfect for family meals and entertaining. On the third floor there are 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths. Townhome is being sold with deeded boat slip 19. There is a community pool on this street that you will enjoy after a day on the beach. Rarely are these townhomes available for sale. Close to restaurants and shopping. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDW0113514

PRIME LOCATION

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MID-TOWN LOCATION

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DEEDED BOAT SLIP NEW LISTING

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220 N HERON DR #220-1 OCEAN CITY - $625,000

106 69TH STREET #13E OCEAN CITY- $339,900 Beautiful 3 BR/2.5 BA 2450 sq ft townhome with den and garage hits the market! This beautiful townhome is located mid-town and just one block off the beach. You will love the large open floor plan and decks. The kitchen has granite countertops and plenty of storage.

The large dining area is off the kitchen perfect for dining with family and friends.

MLS MDWO111710

WILLIAMSVILLE ROAD SELBYVILLE - $590,000 Location! Location! Location! A rare find so close to the beaches!!!! 20+ acres of mostly cleared land, close to the beach, restaurants, nightlife, golf, boating & concert venues.

Over 350' of road frontage. Great development opportunity! Come take a look before it's SOLD!!!!!

DESU152820

36054 ZION CHURCH ROAD FRANKFORD - $275,000

32630 DUPONT BLVD DAGSBORO, DE - $849,900

6.95 Acres with 640 feet of frontage on

On Southwest side of Dupont Boulevard aka Rt 113.

Site size is 22.38 acres consisting of 11.8 acres zoned Commercially- C-1 commercial District & 10.8 acres zoned Agriculturally - AR_1 Agricultural Residential District. Currently 3 structures on site no value given to structures. Currently improved with a warehouse and outbuildings with $3,500 a month in rents no lease. No consideration is given to improvements as best and highest use is commercial redevelopment.

MLS DESU137306

Luxurious direct waterfront living w/bay views. 3BR/2.5 BA, 2 level direct Bayfront end unit townhouse.Overlooks bay.Bright & airy w/every upgrade imaginable. Family room w/custom gas fireplace for year round enjoyment. Upgraded kitchen w/new granite countertops,cabinets & deck off front.Extensive woodworking throughout & upgraded floors. 2nd level waterfront master BR w/upgraded master bath, beautiful tiled shower & private deck. Being sold fully furnished & never rented. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich w/2 outdoor pools, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, 2 tennis courts & piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking & paddle boarding all out your back door.

MLS MDWO112914

Zion Church Rd Rt. Prime location for building and development.

MLS DESU132268

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5711 WATERSIDE DRIVE • BERLIN - $2,950,000

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6BR/5.5BA on 6.39 acres overlooking the bay. Property consist of main home, in-ground pool, guest house, & oversized garage. 250ft of composite decking with boat lift & 2 jet ski lifts. Main house has 4BR/4.5BA, sitting room, grerat room, chefs kitchen, dinning area, 2 offices, laundry rm. Outdoor full BA. Guest house has 2 BR/1BA, sauna, family room, & fireplace. 8 person hot tub, Brazilian hardwood decks. 1/2 acre pond and a circular driveway. MLS MDWO112548

6BR/6.5BA 5000 sq. ft. with 150 feet of bulk head. 2 boat lifts & 2 Jetski lifts. Open floor plan, HW floors, cathedral ceilings. Kitchen W/center island, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, walk in pantry and breakfast area. Off the great room is deck leading to patio. Double sided gas FP. 1st floor master W/FP, and sitting room master bath W/jacuzzi tub, rain shower and double vanities. Garage w/mud room and guest quarters. Office work space, loft area, & multiple waterfront balconies. MLS MDWO108920

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11402 NEWPORT BAY DRIVE • BERLIN - $1,399,900

12973 INLET ISLE LANE • OCEAN CITY - $1,399,000

Spectacular family compound in Indian Creek on 7.77 acres with pond, saltwater pool and pool house. Minutes from Assateague and Ocean City. Exceptional craftmanship built as a family oasis. Home has 5 BRs and 4 full and 2 half baths, luxurious master suite, gourmet kitchen, spacious great room with fireplace, living room and study, with a 3-season room and screened porch overlooking the pool and beautifully landscaped grounds with paver patio and gazebo and 3-car garage. The pool house has a kitchen, wet bar, guest quarters with bath and workout lounge. Schedule your showing today!

MLS MDW102104

5BR/4.5BA in the Estates of Inlet Isle. Deep water access with room for 42ft boat. Desiger decorated and being sold fully furnished, Professional kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile backsplash, quartz counters, & upgraded lighting and breakfast bar. Great room with fireplace and custom waterfall. Cocktail and wine cooler, waterfront deck overlooking OC skyline. Master BR/BA on main level. Additional In-law suite on main level. Multple decks and screened porch. Garage, sprinkler system, elevator, upgraded lighting & ceiling fans, & custom tile work.

MLS MDW0111488

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30557 N. MAGNOLIA CROSSING • SELBYVILLE, DE - $949,999

30542 N MAGNOLIA CROSSING • SELBYVILLE - $999,999

5BR/4.5BA Catalina model built by Schell Brothers Luxury Home Builders. Chef’s kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast bar, SS appliances, walk-in panty, custom cabinets & upgraded light. Dining area & oversized family room flows off kitchen overlooks golf course. Screened in porch. Spacious master suite wi/large deck overlooking the golf course. Elevator, 2 car garage. On one of the premier lots backing to golf course. Now is the perfect time to buy into the most comprehensive resort community in the Delaware Beach region. Easy access to 1st-class amenities including 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, restaurants, pools, splash zones, hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse, beach shuttle, dog park, tennis & more. MLS DESU161552

4BR/3.5 BA located in Bayside! Professionally landscaped grounds. Open floor plan. Chef 's kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast bar, high end SS appliances, walk-in pantry, custom cabinets & upgraded lighting. Dining area flows off kitchen. Stone fireplace. Covered porch w/large dining area & custom grill w/granite countertops. Spacious master bedroom w/his & hers closets and upgraded custom bath. 3 car garage w/custom finishes & lots of storage space. MLSDESU162322

UNIQUE AND INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY

MODERN COASTAL DIRECT WATERFRONT!

12 90TH STREET UNIT 12A&B • OCEAN CITY - $1,599,000

10621 SHIFTING SANDS DRIVE • OCEAN CITY - $1,069,000

TWO Ocean Block TOWNHOMES steps from the beach. 2 4BR/3BA/2HB townhomes each with its own elevator that goes from the carport to the 3rd floor. Each town home is 3400+ sq feet. In total there are 8 bedrooms, 6 full and 4 half baths, 2 elevators, 2 full kitchens and covered parking for 6 cars. Each has 3 decks with views. Gourmet kitchens & top levels consist of hardwood floors. Both units are being sold fully furnished. MLS108902

Impressive 4BR/3.5BA with 90 ft. of water frontage, on 7600 sq. ft. lot and a half. Recently remodeled combining modern coastal architecture with contemporary flair. Open floor plan with expansive bay views. Dock, pier and bulkhead replaced in 2019. New professional kitchen, dining area off kitchen, great room with fireplace, wall of windows and sliders, first floor master suite. Large deck overlooking water, outside shower and large yard. Close to beach and amenities. Make memories that will last a lifetime here. MLS MDWO112752

COMMERCIAL WESTWOOD COMMERCE PARK

1751 WESTWOOD DR • SALISBURY - $2,390,000

0 RACETRACK RD BERLIN, MD - $260,000

0 WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD - $260,000

13010 WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD - $390,000

An opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area located within 2-3 hours of Baltimore, DC & Philadelphia.

Very modern warehouse/manufacturing/distribution facility on 2.3 acres conveniently located just off the Route 50 & Route 13 interchange in Westwood Commerce Park. Building was completely renovated in 2019. Warehouse is 25,291 +/- sq.ft.; Office Area 1300 +/- sq.ft.; the Covered Loading Dock 2500 +/- sq.ft.; Steel & Concrete Mezzanine Level 1760 +/- sq.ft. Clear Height is 25'.

5 Dock high positions all with levelers & one with 14'x12' drive in door. Building has a new roof deck with R41 insulation, sidewalls with R31 insulation, lighting, dry fire sprinkler system, floor drains, heavy duty power supply & electric service, and plenty of parking for 8 trucks and 30 cars. Property is located in a Maryland Enterprise zone location with tax incentives possible. Best use would be manufacturing and/or warehouse distribution and the professional office space is an added benefit. Previously a large commercial laundry. Bring manufacturing back to the Great USA. (Listing agent is related to seller) MLS MDWC107760

Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!!

MLS MDWO104326

Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density.

Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road.

It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract.

Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680

Commercial piece w/high visibility w/14.33 acres on corner of Route 113 & Route 610 across from the former Emings BBQ. This is your opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area on the Eastern Shore.

Possibilities are endless! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO113678

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More businesses to reopen this Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m.

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Arcades, malls, casinos, indoor gyms and indoor studio fitness activities will open tonight at 5 p.m. Gyms and fitness studios must operate at half capacity.

All of these have been closed since March to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

Gov. Larry Hogan announced these business openings during his press conLarry Hogan ference on June 10.

He also announced that indoor dining would be open at half capacity starting last Friday, as well as outdoor amusements and rides, mini golf and go-kart tracks and outdoor pool capacity up to 50 percent capacity.

Hogan said this week’s openings must adhere to “strict health and safety protocols,” but did not specify what those are.

“I want to thank the many businesses that have been taking the health and safety precautions so seriously and those that have been taking the Maryland Strong: Back to Business Pledge,” Hogan said.

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He urged businesses and residents to continue to follow guidelines from the Center for Disease and Control and the state.

“We must all continue to remain vigilant,” Hogan said. “Our health and economic recovery depends on all of us continuing to exercise personal responsibility in order to keep ourselves, our family members, our neighbors and our co-workers safe.”

He said he would continue to give the Maryland counties the local control they have requested.

As of Wednesday, Maryland’s covid-19 positivity rate dropped to 5.81 percent and the hospitalizations were at the lowest level in 73 days.

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COMMISSIONER BRIEFS Continued from Page 11 Frontier Town plans to complete the expansion for the summer 2021 season.

Fence improvements The commissioners agreed to contract with Long Fence for fence improvements at John Walter Smith Park, Newtown Park and Showell Park.

Tom Perlozzo, director of recreation, parks, tourism and economic development, asked to work with Long Fence as it was the lowest bidder from a December bid package. He said this would expedite the improvement process.

Perlozzo said that the project is approved by Program Open Space for 90 percent funding. The 10 percent will be provided through in-kind services with the parks department.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS

Showell Park

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The following took place during Monday night’s Ocean City Council meeting.

The commissioners moved to hire a project manager for the concession stand and restroom project at Showell Park.

Tom Perlozzo, director of recreation, parks, tourism and economic development, said that all bids were rejected for the 720-square foot facility.

He said hiring a project manager for the work would cost about $195,500, while the rejected bids ranged from $246,000 to $299,856.

Perlozzo added that another option would be to provide a concession trailer. The trailer would save even more money, but would not address the need for additional bathroom space for the park.

Perlozzo suggested the first option, which the commissioners unanimously approved. There is $200,000 budgeted for Showell Park.

Committee briefs To view briefs for the Ocean City police, tourism and recreation and parks commissions visit http://oceancitymd.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.as px?Type=1&ID=2491&Inline=True

Consent agenda The council approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes from a May 18, May 26 and May 28 regular, work and special session, respectively.

Also in the consent agenda was an event approval request for the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Sunset Park Party Nights, slated for July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, as well as Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 7-9 p.m.

Sunset Park is located on 700 S. Philadelphia Ave. The event, sponsored by the corporation and the city’s special events department, is free and features live music, beer, wine and snacks.

In his request, OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin asked the city to provide two additional trash bins, use of restrooms, use of stage and electric equipment, use of two on-street parking spaces on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue for a food truck for July 2 and Aug. 27, parking in the public parking lot for musicians and volunteers, police assistance on South Philadelphia Avenue and a waiver for an insurance requirement.

City manager comments City Manager Doug Miller presented four items to the mayor and council.

First, he recommended the post-

ponement of Fourth of July fireworks, although he received no formal directive from the council.

Second, he announced that in-person meetings would resume next Tuesday, June 23.

The meetings will take on a hybrid format, with Councilman Dennis Dare using the Zoom platform to participate.

Meetings will be live-streamed once more on the city’s meeting portal, but will no longer be held on Zoom for the general public.

The third recommendation was to eliminate the Fourth of July parking rate increase of $5, although that likely remains in the air as the council reconvenes either later this week or next Tuesday to make a formal decision on the fireworks display.

Lastly, Miller said maintenance for picnic tables placed on the beach had become a headache for public works crews, and recommended removing them as restaurants resumed indoor operations last Friday.

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In-person council meetings resume starting next Tues.

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Ocean City Council meetings will resume in-person beginning next Tuesday, June 23.

“While we successfully held dozens of virtual meetings, we are looking forward to connecting in-person and having face-to-face conversations about public business,” City Clerk Diana Chavis said.

The meetings will take on a hybrid forDiana Chavis mat, with Councilman Dennis Dare participating via Zoom.

Members of the public who do not feel comfortable attending the meetings may tune in via live stream on the city’s meeting portal and email comments to Chavis.

Those wishing to attend meetings must follow a set of protocol before entering City Hall on Third Street.

Attendees will enter the building via the Third Street south end entrance near the gazebo. Each attendee must sign in with his or her name, address and contact information. Following the sign, each person will receive a temperature check and then complete and sign a wellness monitoring form.

All councilmembers and attendees will be socially distance, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Facemasks and coverings are optional.

Unlike pre-coronavirus meetings, attendees will not be able to distribute documents to the mayor and council, and instead may be handed to, or ideally, forwarded to the city clerk electronically.

To submit a comment or documents email Chavis at dchavis@oceancitymd.gov To attend via live stream visit http://oceancitymd.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

Worcester County covid-19 cases increase, 267 total

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) All 17 coronavirusrelated deaths in Worcester County have been residents at the Berlin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, according to the Worcester County Health Department.

The nursing home has had a total of 17 deaths, but one was a resident of another county. One of the deaths is listed as “probable” because the individual was never tested.

The nursing home has recorded 31 staff cases and 67 resident cases, according to the Maryland Department of Health. According to its website, the nursing home has 165 resident beds.

Multiple requests over the past month for comment from the nursing home have not been responded to.

Worcester County has reached 267 cases of coronavirus, according to the county health department. This is an increase of 20 cases from last week.

There are 142 cases in the Berlin and Ocean Pines 21811 zip code, 28 cases in the Ocean City 21842 zip code, 31 in the Snow Hill 21863 zip code and 63 in the Pocomoke City 21851 zip code.

A zip code must have at least eight cases to be listed.

A total of 192 people have been released from public monitoring.

Worcester has conducted 3,806 coronavirus tests.

As of Thursday, Maryland had 63,229 cases.

As of Wednesday at 4 p.m., Atlantic

General Hospital had one patient who tested positive for covid-19, according to Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations. The patient was in the med/surg unit. There is one patient under investigation who may have coronavirus. There are no patients with coronavirus in the intensive care unit.

“So far, our caregivers have cared for two patients who came off a ventilator and are breathing on their own,” Keiser said. “We have discharged 23 patients with covid-19 who are on their way to recovery.”

As of Thursday, next door Wicomico had 1,036 cases and Sussex County has 4,429 cases.

According to the Maryland Department of Health, the state positivity rate has dropped to 5.43 percent as of Wednesday.

The health department has free testing at its location in Pocomoke City on Walnut Street. The testing is for adults at least 18 years old who are experiencing coronavirus symptoms. Those who want to get tested should bring ID. Testing is available for Worcester County residents only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call 410-632-1100, extension 1119.

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CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WORCESTER COUNTY TIMELINE: March 19 – Worcester County confirms its first case of coronavirus, a man in his 30s.

March 21 – A woman in her 20s tests positive.

March 30 – A third positive case diagnosed out of state is confirmed.

April 1 – A woman in her 20s tests positive.

April 2 – A man in his 40s tests positive; health department releases three cases from public monitoring.

April 4 – A man in his 40s and a woman in her 60s test positive.

April 5 – A man in his 60s and a woman in her 30s test positive.

April 6 – A man in his 40s tests for a total of 10 positive cases in Worcester; four total cases have been released from public monitoring.

April 9 – Six more people test positive.

April 13 – Five more people test positive.

April 15 – An out-of-county resident tests positive.

April 16 – Three more people test positive for a total of 25 cases; nine individuals have been released from public monitoring.

April 20 – Worcester counts a total of 33 cases; 11 individuals have been released from public monitoring.

April 21 – One more person tests

positive; 13 individuals have been released from public monitoring.

April 24 – Five more cases diagnosed; 18 cases have been released from monitoring.

April 25 – Two cases are diagnosed.

April 26 – Two cases are diagnosed for a total of 48.

April 27 – Five people test positive.

April 28 – One person tests positive; 23 cases have been released from monitoring; a woman in her 80s has died.

April 29 – Worcester has 55 confirmed cases.

April 30 – Six people test positive for a total of 61 cases; 26 cases have been released from monitoring; a second case dies.

May 3 – Worcester counts 75 cases; 29 have been released from monitoring; a third death is probable.

May 4 – Five more people are diagnosed.

May 5 – One more person is diagnosed; 40 have been released from monitoring.

May 6 – Five more cases are confirmed; three more people are released from monitoring.

May 7 – Ten more people are diagnosed for 96 total; 47 total have been released from monitoring.

May 8 – Two people are diagnosed;

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one is released from monitoring.

May 9 – Four people are diagnosed; three are released from monitoring; another death is recorded.

May 10 – Four people are diagnosed; one is released from monitoring.

May 11 – Seven people are diagnosed.

May 12 – One person is diagnosed.

May 13 – 11 people are diagnosed for a total of 125; eight people are released from monitoring.

May 14 – Two people are diagnosed; seven people are released from monitoring.

May 15 - Four people are diagnosed; four are released from monitoring.

May 17 - Six people are diagnosed; sixteen people are released from monitoring; six people total have died.

May 18 - 27 people are diagnosed for a total of 164; four people are released from monitoring.

May 19 - Two more people are released from monitoring.

May 20 – Five people are diagnosed; one more person is released from monitoring; eight people total have died.

May 21 – 12 more people are diagnosed for a total of 181; three more people are released from monitoring for a total of 96.

May 23 – Three people are released from monitoring.

May 24 – Three more people are diagnosed; two more people die for a total of 10 deaths.

May 25 – Two more people are diagnosed; one person dies for a total of 11 deaths.

May 26 – Eight more people are diagnosed; five more people are released from monitoring.

May 27 – Three more people are released from monitoring for a total of 107.

May 28 – Five more people are diagnosed for a total of 198.

May 29 - Eight more people are diagnosed; one more person dies for 13 total; nine more people have

been released from monitoring.

May 30 - Four more people test positive; 27 people are released from monitoring.

May 31 - Four more people test positive; one more person is released from monitoring.

June 1 - Three more people test positive.

June 2 - Two more people test positive; Six more people are released from monitoring.

June 3 – One person is released from public monitoring.

June 4 – Four more people test positive for a total of 223; one more person dies for a total of 14; four more people are released from monitoring for a total of 152.

June 7 - Nine more people are diagnosed; six more people are released from monitoring; one more person dies for a total of 15.

June 8 - Three more people are diagnosed; Five more people are released from monitoring.

June 9 - Four more people are diagnosed.

June 10 - Three more people are diagnosed for a total of 243.

June 11 – Three more people are released from monitoring for a total of 171.

June 12 - Three more cases are confirmed; four more people are released from monitoring; one person dies for a total of 16.

June 13 - Seven more cases are confirmed; five more cases are released from monitoring.

June 14 - Three more cases are confirmed; one more person dies for a total of 17.

June 15 - Two more cases are diagnosed; four more people are released from monitoring.

June 16 - Two more people are released from monitoring.

June 17 - Seven more cases for a total of 265; four more are released from monitoring for a total of 190.

June 18 – Two more cases for a total of 267; two more released for a total of 192.

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Continued from Page 15 tested positive for the virus and have been symptom-free for 28 days. Those who have been symptom-free for 14 days may also donate if they have tested negative.

When a case is confirmed positive, the health department conducts contact tracing to inform individuals and businesses that may have come into contact with the positive case.

If someone suspects they may have the virus, they should call their primary care provider or the health department. Do not show up unannounced to a medical facility.

As for local testing, the Worcester

County Health Department has opened a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410-632-1100 and select option eight.

For general information on the coronavirus call the health department 24/7 at 410-632-4321 or visit worcesterhealth.org. View updates from Atlantic General at atlanticgeneral.org/patientsvisitors/covid-19-updates/.

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Bike rentals rise, inventory low due to covid-19 impact

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Local bike shop owners are struggling to maintain inventory as more people are turning to cycling as a way to exercise while practice social distancing and to get a solid workout when indoor facilities aren’t available.

“The bike industry’s booming right now, so just inventory-wise, I think a lot of stores just can’t get their hands on bikes,” said Danielle Mulvey, coowner of Pedego Electric Bikes on Route 50 in West Ocean City.

Continental Cycles manager Nicholas Dillon agreed: “People are looking for things to do, not just for Boardwalk riding, but riding around the neighborhood.”

Nationwide, the bicycle shortage has left small businesses as well as chain retailers with a limited supply of products, Dillon said.

Continental Cycles, in midtown Ocean City on Coastal Highway, may not regain a good stock of inventory until mid-summer or fall, Dillon said.

Even so, he said the shop restarted rentals on May 15 and has seen a steady flow of customers for its beach cruisers, mountain bikes and kid bikes.

In the meantime, the staff at Continental Cycles must go through a daily routine of disinfecting bikes, counters and equipment that could aid the transmission of covid-19.

“We wear face masks and we’re wiping down all the bikes as we’re handing them to people, said Dillon.

“We’re also keeping … only two people in the showroom at any time.”

Similarly, Pedego Electric Bikes has had a high volume of customers since opening on May 22.

“We’ve done quite a bit of rentals,” Mulvey said. “We’ve had some large groups come in to rent the bikes.”

Additionally, customers can pur-

People enjoy riding surreys from Bike World, located on Caroline Street, last week on the Boardwalk.

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chase a variety of electric bikes such as the City Commuter, the Interceptor, the Stretch and the Latch.

Pedego also sells accessories including helmets, colorful lights for wheels and cell phone holders.

Co-owners Mulvey and Kurt Dawson also have followed social distancing guidelines and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

All bikes and helmets are sanitized, and rentals have signs to notify customers if the products have been properly disinfected, Mulvey said.

The owners are enforcing a 10-person occupancy and require customers to be six feet apart.

Additionally, at the entrance of Pedego is a sign to inform customers that masks are mandatory, and the doors are left open to create a breeze within the store.

Likewise, employees at Dandy Don’s Bike Rentals & Service wear masks, sanitize rental bikes between uses and provide hand sanitizer to its customers.

Since reopening on May 17 for rentals, Dandy Don’s located at the Boardwalk and 11th Street has been serving many families.

Owner Don Enste said having the supply to meet the demand has been difficult.

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Electric tandem bikes are $60 for two hours, $90 for four hours and $120 for the day.

Adult pedal bikes are $15 for two hours or $30 for the day.

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Fire code amendments approved

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Ocean City Council gave its final approval Monday night to the 2018 National Fire Protection and Life Safety Codes with local amendments and will now proceed with implementing it.

“We appreciate the opportunity provided by the City Clerk’s and Council’s recommended Code review (by Municode) to take a proactive look at the Ocean City Fire Prevention Code (Chapter 34),” Fire Marshal Deputy Fire Chief Josh Bunting said. “It gave us the opportunity to update verbiage, references, and the overall code organization to make it more user friendly to architects, designers, builders, and the general public, while ensuring it continued to provide proactive fire safety measures that continue to make Ocean City a safe place to live and work.”

Last year, City Clerk Diana Chavis and members of the fire marshal’s office reviewed chapter 34 of the city’s code, which focuses on fire prevention and protection.

The goal was to reorganize and im-

prove efficiency and understanding of the language, update out-of-date codes, standards and references, clarify and align code verbiage to reflect current standards and implement Municode recommendations.

Implementing the 2018 edition of the National Fire Protection Association code would have some fiscal impacts.

Under the new code, hotels with fire alarm systems that do not automatically notify the fire department must have a telephone available to ensure contact can be made during times of emergency.

Hotels replacing an outdated fire sprinkler system must purchase a new one with the notification component.

These rules are also applicable to apartment and condominium buildings.

The 2018 edition also requires dance halls and nightclubs with capacity of more than 100 people to install a fire sprinkler system, although preliminary reviews found only one property would be affected by this requirement.

The rules will not go into effect immediately, as the fire marshal’s office

and city clerk recognized the drain the novel coronavirus pandemic has had on business revenues.

Bunting said previously that the changes would be implemented incrementally.

Property owners would be notified and compliance would take effect upon amendment or repeal of coronavirus-related public gathering restrictions.

Those notified would then have 60 days to submit a written intent to comply and 12 months from the initial notification to submit plans and/or a permit for the sprinkler system, and associated water supply, installment.

After 36 months of the initial notification, the owner would be required to be in compliance.

The council approved the ordinance with a sole opposition vote made by Councilman Tony DeLuca, who disapproved of the delayed compliance requirement.

“Once a potential safety issue is brought to our attention, or my attention, it should be addressed now,” DeLuca said.

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Obtaining parts such as baskets, tires and inner tubes to repair the bikes he does have isn’t easy either, because factories are not manufacturing products at this time, Enste added.

Ocean City government limits bicycle riding on the Boardwalk to between 2-11 a.m. between the Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. John Barrett, who owns Bike World, Wobbly Wheel and Atlantic Bike on the Boardwalk, would like to see those restrictions relaxed during the coronavirus recovery.

“Since we have opened, the public has been very welcome to us,” Barrett said.

Barrett said he and his employees are doing their part to reduce the risk of spreading covid-19 by wiping down bikes between rentals and spacing customers six feet apart in line to rent products.

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WCPS Board of Education budget increases approved

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Worcester County exceeds all other counties in the state in average school readiness levels according to recent Kindergarten Readiness Assessment data that was presented to the Worcester County Board of Education at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16.

Worcester County first in state, new KRA data shows

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (July 19, 2020) Early Childhood Education Specialist Todd Hall and Coordinator of Instruction for Special Education Windy Phillips gave a presentation on state and local Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) to the Worcester County Board of Education

at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16.

“I am very happy to announce that for the second year in a row, we are number one in the state in our KRA data,” said Denise Shorts, chief academic officer for grades preschool through eighth grade.

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By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday, June 16, approved its $116.2 million operating budget for the 2021 fiscal year.

Of that total, $95.2 million is from the Worcester County Commissioners, for an increase in local spending of $2.8 million Of that increase, $633,000 is allocated Vince Tolbert for one-time capital projects.

The funding for one-time capital projects is divided into $283,000 for schematic and design development fees for Stephen Decatur Middle School, $200,000 for additional HVAC unit replacements and $150,000 for central office improvements.

The other nearly $20 million came from the state, and the remaining $792,463 came from other revenue sources.

In addition to the increase in unrestricted funding, Worcester County approved $50,000 in local restricted grant funding to continue the Pocomoke Middle School Afterschool Program.

Toward expenditure increases, the 2021 fiscal year budget includes

$468,104 for new positions.

“They are being funded by health insurance savings that have been recognized this year,” said Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert. “There’s two behavioral health workers … the need for mental health in our school systems continue to increase, and we’re adding these two behavioral health workers to help address that need.”

Showell Elementary will add an art teacher, a guidance counselor, a 10month secretary, a part-time nurse and two more custodians.

The budget includes salary increases, totaling $2.4 million, and $59,816 will go to employee pension costs.

Tolbert added that there is a $200,000 funding increase for tuition reimbursements and $150,000 will be used for technology upgrades.

Another $1,500 will go toward SkillsUSA program.

During the meeting, the school board approved an updated bus contract, which involves the following increases: a 2 percent increase in hourly, mileage and PVA rates, $32,000 for contractors purchasing new buses and $200,000 for support increased transportation costs.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (July 19, 2020) The following took place at the Worcester County Board of Education’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16:

Master plan The Board of Education approved the 2020-21 Educational Facilities Master Plan as presented to be submitted to the Maryland Department of Planning.

An updated plan is required to be submitted to the Maryland Department of Planning annually on July 1.

This year’s plan includes an updated

enrollment section to accurately reflect the September 2019 enrollment and projections through 2029.

All recently completed construction projects and future construction projects were also noted.

For more information, visit worcesterk12.org.

Meeting schedule The 2020-21 Worcester County Board of Education meeting schedule was approved.

Usually, the board meets on the third Tuesday of every month. However, Chief Operating & Academic Officer for grades

9-12 Dr. Annette Wallace said there is a slight change for July. “[The meeting] will be the second Tuesday in order to meet the requirement for the July 15 deadline for Maryland teachers to resign or take a new job,” Wallace said.

The school board is meeting in person at the Worcester County Board of Education Central Office, located at 6270 Worcester Highway, following social distancing guidelines.

Due to covid-19, it is uncertain when board meetings will allow the public to attend in person.

Currently, the public can participate via conference call for the open session.

Summer schools limited to ‘at-risk’ students this year

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education has modified its summer educational opportunities so learning can continue after an unusual end to the school year.

The county’s summer school program will begin on July 13 and will run for five weeks.

“This summer, we’re going to focus really on our at-risk students, and that doesn’t necessarily mean just our special ed or IEP students,” said Coordinator of Instruction Tamara Mills. “It also means students who may be socially or emotionally at risk.”

Ten to 13 students per grade and per school will be recruited for the summer school programs.

“We’re going to be going off of special education recommendations, and then also the schools will be talking to counselors and therapists and social workers to find out who those students are that have mental and emotional needs,” Mills said.

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Disparity remains in students who display readiness Continued from Page 21 With results of 64 percent fully prepared to participate in the kindergarten curriculum, Worcester County far exceeds the state’s kindergarteners demonstrated readiness at only 47 percent.

“But even though we’re ranking one … it doesn’t say 1oo [percent],” Hall said.

Hall added that the number of county students in the emerging readiness category for students who show minimal foundational skills and behaviors has decreased to 8 percent.

“Although we are moving in the right direction, we have gaps,” Hall said. “As you can see, our white students continue to outperform the other groups. Our Asian students are at 67 percent which is pretty close [to white students].”

White students in the county demonstrate 70 percent readiness, whereas black and Hispanic students remain in the 50-55 percent range for readiness.

In addition, English learners demonstrated just above 50 percent readiness as compared to fluent English speakers who are 65 percent.

According to the Hall and Phillips presentation, there is also a gender disparity in the display of readiness. Female students demonstrated 71 percent readiness in contrast to male students, who showed 57 percent readiness.

Worcester County is also ranked the highest in students with disabilities who displayed school readiness throughout Maryland.

“We are number one. That’s where we should have been all along,” Phillips said. “Being number one means we’re doing what’s best for our students and families.”

Phillips added that action in special education programs led to a significant gain in performance in students with disabilities since the 2017-18 school year.

Over two years, there was 23 percent gain in readiness for students with disabilities.

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Virtual resources for other learners Continued from Page 22 Typically, the goal of summer learning is to focus on intervention and remediation, but this year the focus will be on frontloading the students for next school year’s learning concepts as well as maintaining social and emotional learnTamara Mills ing (SEL) connections for at-risk students.

“In a lot of cases, covid was a trauma for our kids and families, so we’re going to need some trauma-informed instruction and care for them as we return,” Mills said.

Throughout the summer, regular face-to-face or online meetings with families will be conducted to increase engagement.

In addition, assessment will differ from years past.

“We don’t have the typical baseline data that we would normally have going into the summer,” Mills said.

There will be a de-emphasis on summative or structured assessments, except when necessary for credit recovery.

Rather than a traditional grading system, teachers will implement a qualitative system to document student progress.

As for professional learning and teacher collaboration, the standard halfday classroom set-up is now two days.

Teachers will then participate in daily or weekly joint planning on lessons that include SEL components and interventions.

The content for this summer will be reading/ELA, math, physical education and social-emotional learning as recommended by the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Mills presented a sample school day from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students will receive free breakfast and lunch on school days.

There will be about eight summer schools for at-risk students that will receive funding.

Another five schools will be funded by 21st CCLC grants.

Mills said they are still working out the details for new health and safety requirements such as obtaining PPE and how to properly disinfect classrooms.

For students who will not be invited to summer school, Coordinator of Instruction Jennifer Sills said a list of resources for students will be posted on worcesterk12.org.

“All of the websites that we found and the programs that we found are intended to really just foster that enrichment and exploration of students’ individual interests for the summer or allow them to review key skills or just encourage continued learning for our students,” Sills said.

In addition, other programs, such as Dreambox Learning, American Reading Company and i-Ready, will be made accessible to students for the summer.

“We wanted to ensure that all of our students still had an opportunity to continue their learning and have some enrichment,” Sills said.

Shady Side receives RPC status

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners approved Shady Side Village for residential planned community status during a public hearing on Tuesday.

The development will be located on the south side of Old Bridge Road and west of Greenridge Lane in West Ocean City. The 4.82-acre site will contain 37 residential units.

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Attorney Hugh Cropper said this would be a redevelopment of the property.

“In keeping with the concerns of the RPC [residential planned community], there is one point of access,” Cropper said. “It’s great traffic flow.”

He added that the residential planned community would be consis-

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“With neighboring properties, you have a motel, the trailer park and you got C-2 general business across the road,” Cropper said.

There are currently 28 sewer equivalent dwelling units from the West Ocean City Sanitary Service Area for this property and nine additional units will need to be purchased or transferred to the property.

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Wor. environmental project may need alternate funding

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved sending a letter of support to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for grant funding for a flood resiliency project in West Ocean City.

The goal of the project is to protect about 1,000 feet of shoreline along Selsey Road in the Cape Isle of Wight community from erosion and other storm-related damage. It will restore the marsh along a stretch that also protects about 20 homes from flooding during abnormally high tides.

Bob Mitchell, director of environment programs, said that the county is guaranteed construction funding after design and permitting has been completed, but that the financial strain of the pandemic might affect state budgeting.

“We want to be proactive with them and try to make sure that we can give this project the best chance to get the funding,” Mitchell said.

“We don’t know Bob Mitchell if the state’s going to cut the funding, but looking at the Board of Public Works week by week, month by month, we’re seeing some warning signs.”

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awarded the county a $50,000 Community Resilience Grant for the project in June 2018. In February of this year, the county contracted with Wright, Constable & Skeen for obtaining permits.

Property owners have signed construction permits to submit to state and federal agencies.

TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE BRIEFS

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Worcester County Technical Review Committee made the following decisions during its meeting on Wednesday, June 10:

Buas Mini Storage The committee reviewed Buas Mini Storage, the proposed construction of three buildings with 106,000 square feet of mini storage, associated office and a 5,000-square-foot maintenance building.

It will be located at 11750 Ocean Gateway and 11802 Ocean Gateway on the south side of Ocean Gateway and about 1,980 feet south of Samuel Bowen Boulevard in West

Ocean City.

It is intended to be used primarily for personal storage.

A special exception will be needed from the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals for a six-foot tall fence in the front yard setback. It will next go to the county planning commission.

Reet Reet Retail The committee reviewed Reet Reet Retail, a proposed 9,000-square-foot building to house two retail stores.

It will be located on the south side of Jones Road, about 250 feet east of Old Worcester Highway in Berlin.

It has been approved for 450 gallons a day for retail wastewater flow.

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Les Munro joins his former Pine Tones choir members in singing a few of his favorite hymns during a celebration for his 108th birthday on Monday in Snow Hill.

At 108, Munro gets parade in Snow Hill for his birthday

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Snow Hill resident Leslie John Munro had a big day Monday, complete with a parade, honors, and recognition for having accomplished what most people can’t even contemplate: he celebrated his 108th birthday.

About 20 cars met in the parking lot at Harrison House, 430 W. Market Street, in Snow Hill at 2:30 p.m.

The crowd departed at 2:45 p.m. for Wright’s house. Some participants decorated their cars with balloons and placards, and state Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Snow Hill Mayor Gary Weber were there to commemorate Munro’s milestone.

It was the suggestion of Munro’s caregiver, Ruth Wright to stage the surprise parade, while Munro’s

friends from Atlantic United Methodist Church, Jeffrey McArthur and June Todd, helped plan the festivities.

Known for his charming wit, Munro said the secret to living as long as he has is “I just keep breathing.”

Munro, who is believed to be the last surviving member of the 1934 crew that washed the 555 feet, five inches of the Washington Monument, went on to work in the life insurance for 40 years before retiring as an internal auditor.

When Munro moved to Ocean Pines with his wife Kathryn “Kitty,” he became involved in the religious community.

Until he was 104, he attended Bible study weekly and went to church every Sunday.

For 35 years, he sang with the Pine Tones Chorus, which was formed by Todd.

Munro’s former members of the Ocean Pines singing group and a trumpet player serenaded him on his birthday with “Amazing Grace,” “America the Beautiful” and, of course, “Happy Birthday.”

Just like Todd said he could, Munro sang along in bass harmony.

He also did a solo performance, singing “Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to Leslie, Happy Birthday to me.”

Parade goers were allowed to wish Munro happy birthday and give him a card directly as long as they remained six feet apart.

How did Munro spend the rest of his birthday?

Probably watching baseball on his own TV. “That’s his job,” Wright joked.

The public is invited to send him birthday cards at 4227 Keep Court Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

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Excellent Benefits. Call 410-632-0090 or fax applications to 410-632-5614 e-mail to Ann Hankins- ahankins@co.worcester.md.us

106 32nd St., Ocean City

ALL POSITIONS!

$13-$15 per hour ~ Season & Year end Bonuses!

Positions, full-time, part-time, seasonal or year-round. No previous experience required.

Apply within, or call 410-289-5762

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Call office Mon.-Fri., 9a-3p

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FRANCIS SCOTT KEY HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: • Night Auditor • Shuttle Bus Drivers • Lifeguards • Pool Attendants • Housekeepers • Night Laundry • Bartenders • Concession Workers • Evening Maintenance All positions are required to work weekends.

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Make sure to check out our job postings on Indeed.com!

Classifieds Deadline is 5pm Monday

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TOWN OF FRANKFORD requires one year of Maintenance or General Construction experience for a wide range of duties and responsibilities in maintaining and improving all property owned by the town. Must have HS diploma or GED. 24 hours/week.

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Sunset Island Ocean City, MD Now Hiring

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

Excellent people skills a must!

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Work At The BEACH...

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HELP WANTED

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Billy’s Sub Shop Now Hiring Immediate Openings!

All positions Up to $15 per hour Apply in person Rt. 54 West Fenwick, or 140th & Coastal Hwy.

LANKFORD HOTEL - Now Hiring! ~ Front Desk Clerks ~ Housekeeping ~ Housemen Looking to work for a family run business where people care?

We are looking for motivated individuals with a good attitude and a professional appearance. Weekends are required.

Salaried pay for qualified individuals. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Must have knowledge of computers and be motivated to work.

Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or email resumes to: oclankfordhotel@outlook.com

NOW HIRING • Delivery Drivers • Cooks Hiring Days: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11am 56th Street, Ocean City ~ Bayside 410-723-5600

Courtyard by Marriott 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following YR positions:

• Houseperson • Room Attendant • Front Desk Associate Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

www.courtyardoceancity.com ~ No phone calls please.

Maintenance Technician Competitive Salary: $17 - $20/hr. depending on experience.

• Help build and maintain Delaware and Maryland's fastest growing restaurant group • Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs • Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components • On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays • Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Fax to 410-520-0199 For faster processing please apply online at www.joindunkin.com.

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Dunkin’ Donuts, not Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Any application or information you submit will be provided solely to the franchisee. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees and set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

Come Join Our Winning Team!

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANTS We are looking for motivated and dependable candidates to work in our diverse housekeeping operations. The candidate should possess a solid attention to detail and dedication to high standards. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Prior housekeeping experience a plus but not required.

Excellent starting pay for beginners with higher compensation for experience.

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

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

HELP WANTED

HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!

Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825

HELP WANTED Med Tech. CPR, first aide certified. Must be able to pass background check. Drug free facility. Full time position 7pm-7am, and every other weekend. Email resume to truittsandy@yahoo.com or pick up application at 10602 Friendship Rd. Berlin, MD 21811.

Castle in the Sand Hotel Hiring ALL Positions!!

is hiring for immediate start:

• FRONT DESK ASSOCIATES • HOUSEKEEPERS Outstanding working environment.

Come join our family!

Apply in Person. Ask for Bob or Tanya.

37th Street & Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Hiring Assistant Front of House Manager, Line Cooks ($15), F/T Janitorial Cleaners, Sound Engineer, Boutique Sales, Cashiers, Hosts, & Security.

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HVAC Maintenance Technician

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew

Great Pay & Benefits based on experience • Work with a well-established OC Hotel/Restaurant Group • Perform preventative, routine, & emergency maintenance • Repairs on restaurant equipment with emphasis on refrigeration • Provided a company vehicle – with valid driver’s license • Prior experience with diagnostic abilities, electrical, major plumbing & troubleshooting Health Insurance, 401K, sick leave, vacations included.

Forward resume to - Restaurant, PO Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843. FAX 410-289-7686 or email romeara@harrisongp.com

CLASSIFIEDS 410-723-6397 Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Over Night Front Desk Front Desk Agent Recreation Attendant Room Attendant Houseperson Laundry Attendant Maintenance Server Line Cook Kitchen Utility Cashier Barista Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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

WANTED

FOR THE BEST JOB IN TOWN! •SOUS CHEF •EXP. LINE COOKS 42 Years in Business!

Looking for a few good Men/Women to fill position.

Salary. Hourly wage. Health Benefits.

Profit sharing available for right person.

Call For Interview 443-614-7103 54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop)

Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com

Now Hiring • COOKS • CASHIERS • DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $13-$20/hr.

Call 410-289-1200 or apply in person at downtown location 710 N. Philadelphia Ave.

Retail Management Position Sunsations Corporation in Fenwick Island, DE Now Hiring!!

Immediate Openings for Full Time & Part Time Retail experience preferred but not required.

Starting at up to $16 per hour.

Call 732-208-8569 or apply in person

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for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17.50/hr.

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Poseidon Plumbing & Home Services is hiring EXPERIENCED SERVICE PLUMBERS. Call us today to schedule or apply on our website!

410-251-1096 Local OC Retailer in need of a full time/year round

BOOKKEEPER Must have experience in payroll processing, QuickBooks and MS Office.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Fax resume to 410-250-8274 Local Law Office and Tax Preparation Office seeking individual for part-time employment 2 to 3 days per week (flexible hours).

Must be people oriented with computer skills and math skills.

Excellent opportunity to gain office experience and/or exposure to the legal and accounting professions.

Please send resume to lyndaj0331@comcast.net

Comfort Inn Gold Coast ~ Room Attendants ~ We are seeking to fill Room Attendant positions for our Housekeeping department.

Hourly rates starting at $13/hour.

Experience preferred, but not necessary Please apply in person at the Comfort Inn 112th Street, Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

RENTALS

FOR SALE

YARD SALE

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No experience necessary.

Full-time/Part-time.

Call 443-783-3005.

WORK ON THE BEACH RENTING UMBRELLAS AND CHAIRS. FULL AND PART TIME. HOURS 9 till 5. Call or text Patti 410-726-0315.

Summer or Year-Round, Downtown OC. 2BR, 2BA. W/D, central HVAC. Cable, WiFi, furnished. Sleeps 4.

Non-smoking, no pets. 410202-6353

Used, Good Condition.

9 bikes, 7 window AC units. $50 each, take pick.

410-213-8090, events@oceanpromotions.net

Oyster Harbor Community Yard Sale. Saturday, June 20, 2020. 8am-noon. Whisper Trace Drive.

PAINTERS NEEDED YEARROUND GUARANTEED FULL-TIME Must have transportation. Great pay for someone that will work.

Call now! 302-841-3004

RENTALS

Seasonal Rental. Cute 1br condo ready for you now! 1 block off Coastal Hwy. Sleeps 4 with 2 sets of bunk beds. $8000. Owner pays electric.

Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

West OC Waterfront Cottage. Available June-Sept. No pets. 443-831-9898

PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted • Delivery Drivers • Kitchen Help • Waitstaff Please call 410-289-8380

Seasonal West OC Avail. until mid-Sept. 2020.

10028 Silver Point Ln. 3BR/2BA home w/sunroom, W/D, Cable, WiFi, A/C, trash pick-up. $10,000. Sleeps 10.

410-213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info

85’nSunny Now Hiring!

Rent Umbrellas and Chairs to Beachgoers. Over 65 Beach Attendant Positions Available. Make Lifelong Friends & Memories. Earn Valuable Sales & Customer Service Skills. Competitive Wages. Hourly + Commission + Tips. Apply online at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/ Employment.

PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area.

Ask for Autumn 410-524-1300 Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check.

Please call 410-202-2887.

Housekeeping Room Attendants & Front Desk Clerks - Top Ocean City Hotels - Hilton, Holiday Inn, Doubletree and more.

Competitive pay and benefits available. Contact HR at 410-289-4444 or HR@Harrisongp.com

RENTALS

Ocean City Seasonal Rental.

Second Street Efficiency.

Sleeps 2-3, or 3-4 people. 1 block from boardwalk. Utilities included. 410-641-0079 or 443-373-1436

9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL 1 Office/Retail Space & 1 Warehouse Unit available in West Ocean City.

Call 443-497-4200 Berlin Office Space Available First floor, 1000 sq. ft. $1000/ month. Second floor, 225 sq. feet. $400/month. 450 sq. feet $750/month. Utilities included. Call 410-726-5471.

Weekly Rentals in Downtown OC 2BR Apartment for $750/week 410-289-8581 RAMBLER MOTEL

Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers. 2BR, 2BA W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120. www.mbjcproperties.com

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JUNE 19, 2020 JAMES H. PORTER JR., ESQ 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18297 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALICE R. VESSEY Notice is given that Leslie Guy Brimer, 10770 Kemps Nursery Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853, was on June 01, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alice R. Vessey who died on May 11, 2020, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of December, 2020.

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

Leslie Guy Brimer Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 04, 2020 OCD-6/4/3t _________________________________ STEVEN W. RANKOW ESQ 5700 COASTAL HIGHWAY #305 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18229 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY JOANNE DUBYAK Notice is given that Jordan Goodspeed, 5470 Cangro St., Cocoa, FL 32926, was on June 11, 2020 ap-

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of December, 2020.

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

Jordan Goodspeed Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 18, 2020 OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: GERALDINE HELMUTH JUSTIS ESTATE NO. 18280

NOTICE

OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 07/21/2020 at 10:00 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 06/18/2020 OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________

PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Sections 108-214 and 108215, the Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting of Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers to consider the petition received from Mr. David Diehl to change the zoning classification of 115 Broad Street, also identified as Worcester County Tax Map number 300, Parcel 1232, from M-1 Light Industrial to B-2 Shopping District.

OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________

be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 07/21/2020 at 10:00 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 06/18/2020 OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________ FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE

NOTICE

OF FAMILY COURT ACTION TO: Kristin Croney, Respondent(s) Petitioner, James Irving Jr. has filed a Custody petition (Petition #20-10144) against you in the Family Court of the State of Delaware for Sussex County on May 27, 2020. If you do not file an answer with the Family Court within 20 days after publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication, this action will be heard in Family Court without future notice.

OCD-6/18/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Sections 108-214 and 108215, the Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting of Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers to consider the petition received from Two Farms, Inc. to change the zoning classification of 3509 Coastal Highway, Berlin, MD, also identified as Worcester County Tax Map number 25, Parcel 411, from B-1 Town Center District to B-2 Shopping District.

OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: GIACINTA PERSICO AKA: GINA PERSICO ESTATE NO. 18286

NOTICE

OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18304 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. COOPER Notice is given that John Fisher, P.O. Box 1218, Berlin, MD 21811, was on June 09, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David A. Cooper who died on April 15, 2020, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of December, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other de-

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livery 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.

John Fisher Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 18, 2020 OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING EASTERLY SIDE OF ELM STREET SOUTH OF US ROUTE 50 WEST OCEAN CITY TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 423 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Antique Woodwork, Inc. and Francis Scott Key Motel, LLC, property owners, for an

amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately two acres of land located on the easterly side of Elm Street, to the south of US Route 50 and north of Old Bridge Road Road in West Ocean City, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from R-3 MultiFamily Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application.

Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 423 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of

buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 423 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays), at 410-632-1200 as well as www.co.worcester.md.us.

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Protect image by investing in reputation ‘It takes 20 years to build a good reputation and five minutes to ruin it.

If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.’— Warren Buffet Ocean City should have thought differently three or four years ago, when it became evident that the reputation crisis it faces now was already taking shape.

As City Councilman Dennis Dare recalled this week at the City Council meeting, that was when a rise in troubling behavior and ugly incidents led the council to consider responding with a particularly tough plan drawn from Myrtle Beach’s crowd control playbook.

The plan, which had the unanimous backing of the Police Commission, was nevertheless rejected as being bad for business. It might have been too harsh, at that, but hindsight tells us that two or three years of discomfort might have been worth it had it ended then the problems that the resort must confront now.

One of the factors at work here is the general misconception that “image,” and “reputation” are the same thing. They aren’t.

Image or brand, according to marketing experts, is how the customer wants to be perceived by the public, while a reputation is how the public perceives the customer as the result of personal experience or other influences outside the marketing arena.

These two things should coincide, but they often don’t, especially when friendly beach scenes are juxtaposed with videos of people running wild on the Boardwalk.

Although fingers will be pointed at the resort’s advertising program for targeting the wrong market,

the presence of recent high school graduates in June, and, some will say in coded terms, an influx of minority youths from the region, but none of that is so.

The problem is that Ocean City has a reputation in some quarters as a place to get away with just about anything.

Responsible for that, in part, is the tendency of government and business to protect the desired image by glossing over unpleasant truths, or just not acknowledging them at all.

Social media, and before that, word of mouth, rendered that approach unworkable. Worse, when something out of the ordinary does occur, this practice of papering over the cracks in the facade makes a bad situation seem shockingly worse, because it’s so out of character with the very image that the resort labors to protect.

The fact is, Ocean City is not immune from the baser human instincts or of society, so there is no point in pretending that it is, only to have the public be so greatly disappointed when it realizes that bad things do happen in good towns.

Fair or not, Ocean City has several reputations: a place to have just plain fun, a beach town where almost anything goes as long as it makes money, a resort where people can do all kinds of things they wouldn’t do at home, and a place where bad behavior often goes unpunished because it’s difficult to single out bad actors in the middle of a crowd.

The reputation it doesn’t have and must work to achieve is as a town that has its limits and will see to it that as many people as possible understand that.

Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said it best this week when he told council that Ocean City cannot arrest its way out its current difficulties. But it can send a message that it’s going to try, as it also makes clear that this time there’s no backing down.

Unlike image building, which is the job of advertising, establishing a reputation is more of a public relations and public information exercise. Posting weekly arrest figures, for instance, does admit crime exists, but it also says this is what’s being done about people who cross the line.

Ocean City also has to realize that its residents need to be happy and aware of what government is doing and why.

Many of them, whether they know it or not, are social media ambassadors for the resort. If they speculate or gossip online about this or that incident, because they don’t have the facts, that’s thousands of misrepresentations being spread to thousands and thousands more social media subscribers, and, ultimately to news media outlets everywhere.

To end the torrent of unfounded theories, conjecture and gossip that flows out of town every time a disturbance of any significance occurs, officials will have to acknowledge these circumstances when they occur, report to the public as much information as they can as quickly as they can, and be straightforward with the public throughout the process.

To do that, Ocean City government must add to its public information division so it can handle a greater volume of news releases, statistics, and other data. It also needs to establish a higher social media profile, managed by social media personnel.

The public relations battle to develop a reputation that will on its own protect Ocean City’s chosen image will hinge on the resort’s ability to show, rather than say, that it is doing what it said it would do.

Considering that Ocean City spends millions of dollars to cultivate a specific brand, it makes sense to back up that investment with a no-nonsense reputation that can only be forged with everyone’s cooperation.

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Letters to the editor Electric bikes explained Editor, I just came across your article regarding the “new West Ocean City business.”

It would have been nice if you guys had actually reached out to us so we could explain our operation instead of trying to associate our business with electric scooters and furthermore associating us with “an electric scooter rider had almost run over City Manager Doug Miller earlier that morning” making it sound like it was our customers who almost ran over the city manager.

We don’t even rent or sell electric scooters. I don’t know if it was a typo, but what does “sans use of the electric function” mean?

You do not send the clear message that we do not permit the use of the electric function on the Boardwalk. You made it sound like we are an electric scooter business and that one of our customers almost killed the city manager.

We are a brick and mortar location where people rent electric and pedal bikes from us, sign a waiver (which says the use of the electric function is not permitted on the Boardwalk and that all bikes must be off the Boardwalk by 11 a.m.), and then the renter returns the

bike to us at the end of their rental duration.

These electric bikes are regulated federally and by the state just like any other normal bike, which means they can go anywhere that any other normal bike can go unless a local jurisdiction wants to restrict them (which they should not because this is the future and it is inevitable).

They are Class 2 electric bikes that are governed at 20mph. They can be ridden like a normal bike by the use of the seven manual gears with or without the motor on.

With the electric motor on, it can be ridden with electric assist in five speed modes and with a throttle.

Many shared pedestrian/bicycle use paths around the country, such as the Boardwalk, implements a posted speed limit.

Just because an electric bike can go and is governed at 20mph, it shouldn’t mean that they should be banned. A posted speed limit on the Boardwalk would resolve this.

As I said, many pedestrian/bicycle shared paths allow electric bikes and there is a posted speed limit. Yes, people will at times break the speed limit, but so do drivers everyday cruising up and down Coastal Highway and it is enforced, just as it should be on the Board-

walk.

I want to stress that we do not advertise or permit the use of the electric function on the Boardwalk and we make that clear to our renters, who also signs off on that policy in our waiver.

Just because our bikes have the capability to go up to 20mph with the electric assist, doesn’t mean that someone with a manual bike with multiple gears can’t go faster than 20mph on the Boardwalk if they really wanted to, and they are not banned, nor is there a speed limit preventing them from going that fast.

Electric is the way of the future and there are already multiple people we have seen on the Boardwalk with their own private electric bikes, scooters, segways, etc.

It will be more difficult to try and ban these electric vehicles and to enforce them to remain off the boardwalk rather than allowing them and enforcing a speed limit. We should not be banned from the Boardwalk.

Our bikes give individuals with mobility issues the freedom again to get outside and effortlessly cruise up and down the Boardwalk, families to get out and do something fun together, or simply individuals looking to effortlessly ride the Boardwalk.

It allows you to enjoy and take in the

JUNE 19, 2020 beauty of the beach and boardwalk without having to stress about how much further you have to pedal, especially when you turn back the opposite direction into a headwind. It is effortless and fun.

These electric bikes have a mode 1 pedal assist function that governs the speed at 8mph, which I believe is a reasonable speed limit that Ocean City should implement for the safety of the pedestrians and bicyclists.

This is also a common speed limit that I have seen on shared pedestrian/bicycle paths.

I completely agree that dockless rideshare scooters and electric bikes should be banned. It is not a good look when they are littered all throughout the City. Ocean City should definitely enforce that.

Ocean City should allow the use of the electric motor function on our electric bikes on the boardwalk, but implement a speed limit of 8mph.

The Town of Ocean City already allows the use of electric segways on the boardwalk. Electric bikes should not be banned when in all reality they ride the same exact way as a normal bike (pedals, brakes, bike chain, manual gears, etc.).

Putting a speed limit on the boardwalk puts a speed limit on the electric bikes, and I am completely fine with that as safety is our number one concern.

Until the electric function is permitted by the Town of Ocean City, we will continue to have our renters sign the part of the waiver and verbally tell our

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR renters to turn off the electric motor before going on the Boardwalk and to use the manual gears while riding on the boardwalk. Without the electric motor on, it is literally a normal manual pedal bike, which the Town of Ocean City has always permitted on the Boardwalk.

A little about me: Had a family house in Ocean City since 1982 and now live in West OC. Graduated from Wi-Hi 2002 Graduated from SU 2006 – Geography Graduated from CCBC 2013 – Commercial Airplane/Helicopter Pilot Was on Ocean City Beach Patrol from 2003-2007 Coast Guard 2007-2010 Kurt Dawson - Owner Pedego Ocean City

Open Meetings Act clarification Editor, Josh Kim’s recent article that discussed the Ocean City Council violations of the Open Meetings [Act] was very informative. I would like to offer a clarification.

Mr. Kim is correct in saying that beyond issuing opinions, the State of Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board has no actual authority. However, while the board’s opinions are advisory, the open meeting law does not affect or prevent the use of any other available laws.

For example, the board made it very clear said the council’s presiding officer, Council President Lloyd Martin, not the staff, is accountable for making a complete and accurate closing statement that reflects the topics that the public body expects to discuss in closed session and the reasons for the public body’s vote to discuss the topic behind closed doors.

Section C-404 of the Ocean City Charter requires that except “for those meetings permitted to be closed under state law, all meetings of the Mayor and Council shall be open to the public.”

The Open Meetings Compliance Board, an independent state agency with significant expertise in interpreting the open meeting law, issued an opinion that the council president presided over closed meetings that the Ocean City Charter required to open to public participation.

Section C-416 of the charter goes on to say a violation of the charter provision is declared to be a misdemeanor and (under Section C-606) any person who fails to perform any duty required of him under the provisions of the charter and is convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of the charter shall immediately upon conviction cease to hold such office.

These provisions permit someone with charging the council president with a misdemeanor crime.

In addition, since the board found that the council violated the core requirement of the law that states “except as otherwise expressly provided in the

law, a public body shall meet in open session” any person can now go into court and attempt to convince a judge to overturn the franchise agreement extension.

While the board’s opinions are advisory, the above two example clearly show the opinions can have very serious consequences for violators.

Joseph Potter Ocean City

SDHS seniors celebrated Editor, As we are all too aware these days, the world as we know it is constantly changing.

For the members of the Stephen Decatur High School Class of 2020, the world changed for the better on May 27, when school and community members came together to create one of the most extraordinary events the town of Ocean City has ever sponsored, our Boardwalk graduation procession.

This event was both unique and memorable and it would not have been possible without the help of numerous people who reached out with kind words, offers of support and creative ideas that ultimately allowed us to celebrate our 294 graduating seniors in a spectacular way.

Words can hardly express our appreciation, but we would like to start by thanking families, friends, community, business and religious leaders, and all of the other members of our amazingly supportive village.

Specifically, we would like to recognize the following individuals and organizations, without whose support this event would not have been possible: Town of Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Frank Miller and Town of Ocean City officials, Lt. Scott Harner and Ocean City Police Department, Ocean City Public Works Department, Dave Messick and crew from Unscene Productions, Bob Rothermel and crew from Team Productions, Sgt. Robert Trautman and Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, Bill Baker and Power 101.7 Radio Station, Bob Bunting of Ocean Aerial Ads, Meeghan and Jake Robinson of The Seaboard, Coastal Community Church, Susan Jones of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, Ocean City Jeep Club, Ocean City Fire Department, Ocean City businesses and restaurant establishments, School Resource Officer Kenny Reed, Stephen Decatur High School faculty and staff, and Worcester County Public Schools administrative staff.

Certainly, during these unprecedented times, our graduates are facing new challenges. Hopefully, this tremendous display of community support will empower them and serve as a reminder that great things are possible when people work together.

Thomas Sites Stephen Decatur High School Principal

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Blood bank to hold second drive

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Blood Bank of Delmarva will hold its first summer blood drive at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 beginning at 9 a.m.

The blood bank typically holds one blood drive in Ocean City a year in January.

Tony Prado, communications specialist for the blood bank, said the additional drive is to help replenish the blood supply since the covid-19 pandemic caused a shortage.

“We don’t usually go to Ocean City in the summertime, but because we live in unprecedented times, it calls for unprecedented measures,” Prado said.

He added that the blood bank had sufficient levels at the beginning of the pandemic because a few people continued to donate and since much of the country was on lockdown, there were fewer accidents. Many hospitals also suspended elective surgeries.

But on May 13, the blood bank issued a blood emergency.

“That was because hospitals were preparing for the fact that they were getting word that some of the governors were going to lift some of the restrictions,” Prado said. “It’s not to say

that we’re out of the restrictions completely, but things like elective surgeries came back. More people have been slowly going back to work.”

He said that as people ventured out more, hospital blood orders picked up and the blood bank’s reserves plummeted.

“The response from Delmarva has been great,” Prado said. “We’ve since been able to breath a little easier, but the reason why we’re having this blood drive in Ocean City - the battle never ends for us.”

He said the blood bank needs to reach a seven-day supply at minimum. Prado hopes this blood drive will collect 250 units, meaning that it will need about 300 people to donate.

This is about half the people that donated at the January drive, partially because of social distancing rules. The donor beds will all be at least six feet apart, according to Prado.

Other safety measures include requiring everyone to wear a mask and undergo a temperature check.

“You must be symptom free of any kind of illness, whether it’s the flu or the cough or the cold,” Prado said.

“We don’t want you to be coughing or having a runny nose or anything that’s going to preclude you from donating blood at the moment. We

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Donors will also be asked the usual screening questions to ensure their health, as well as getting their blood pressure and pulse checked. Those waiting for their appointment inside will also be seated six feet away from each other.

Donors eating or drinking in the recovery area will not be required to wear masks.

Prado said that the other basics still apply, such as eating well and hydrating at least an hour before donating.

Donors must be at least 17 years old and weight at least 110 pounds.

Donors must provide a photo ID or two other forms of identification, including date of birth.

Prado said he was grateful for the opportunity to hold a drive at the convention center in the middle of summer.

“The tourism industry is very important, locally, and usually they’re so busy that we don’t have a shot at being there in the summertime,” Prado said. “It’s a little different this year, so we have an opportunity to do some good work with the folks in Ocean City.”

To donate, call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 or visit donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/geo and search “Ocean City.”

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Happy hour show will demonstrate pairing pizza, wine (June 19, 2020) Ocean City restaurateurs Karen and Pino Tomasello will make a return appearance on the free educational platform, Girls Nite In Online, as the final special show for the week before Father’s Day. At 4 p.m. on Friday, June 19, for a special Father’s Day happy hour, Pino Tomasello will demonstrate his technique for making pizzas and Karen will discuss how to pair them with beer or wine at gnionline.com.

The Tomasello happy hour will wrap up the “Week of Stars” and other Father’s Day programs.

Also on Friday, back by popular demand, retired art teacher Marci O’Brien will show children how to make a 3D Father’s Day card at 3 p.m.

Girls Nite In Online, an educational platform, was originally established – and continues – to provide an opportunity for currently unemployed or underemployed workshop presenters from all industries, who showcase their skills by presenting a 30-minute workout or workshop through Zoom.

Viewers offer voluntary donations to presenters through Venmo’s “Virtual Tip Jar.” GNI takes no fees from viewer donations to presenters.

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OCPD arrests Pa. woman involved in stabbing incident

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Ocean City police have arrested Alizae Giselle Lugo, 21, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in relation to a stabbing that took place last Saturday.

According to a press release, local police received a call early Saturday mornAlizae Giselle ing from Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury that the hospital was treating a victim of a stabbing that occurred in Ocean City.

An initial investigation found that an argument between multiple people escalated into a fight.

During the altercation, the victim was hit with a stun gun, stabbed and stomped on by multiple suspects.

Police later identified Lugo as one of the suspects, and she was placed under arrest on June 14 and charged with first- and second-degree assault, as well as reckless endangerment.

The stabbing victim is expected to make a full recovery, according to the press release.

Homicide suspect arrested in Ocean City, held no bond (June 19, 2020) Ocean City police officers arrested Connor Farris Henry, 20, New Castle, Pennsylvania, on June 14, on a fugitive warrant.

Henry was wanted for a homicide that occurred on June 5, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Ocean City Police Connor Henry Department received information that Henry was staying in Ocean City. Officers were able to locate Henry and initiated a traffic stop.

Northbound Coastal Highway at 56th street was shut down briefly during the traffic stop. Henry was arrested without incident.

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Man seeks help financing medical bills after attack

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) A Worcester County resident is attempting to heal both physically and emotionally, after he was attacked last Thursday.

That evening, Collin Hedner, 31, was out with his girlfriend shopping at the West Ocean City outlets.

Needing to make a pit stop, Hedner parked his car, but as the two got out of the car, a group of assailants attacked the couple.

“He was coldcocked [punched] on the side of the head — he never even saw it coming,” the victim’s mother, Susan Shumaker, said.

Three men assaulted Hedner and his girlfriend, and two women grabbed the latter and pinned her to the ground so that she could not intervene, Shumaker said.

Shumaker said the assailants kept hitting Hedner until eventually he was on the ground, where the three assailants unleashed a barrage of kicks aimed at his head.

A bystander spotted the attack and intervened, Shumaker said, and the man, who Shumaker called an angel, helped Hedner off the ground and onto a curb nearby, while his wife called her father-in-law: an off-duty state trooper.

“I would like to thank this man, but

I have no clue who he is. I truly believe he saved Collin. If it had continued they would have killed him. With kicking him in the head — I wouldn’t have my son,” Shumaker said.

Hedner suffered several serious injuries, and was treated at Atlantic General Hospital.

His girlfriend did not suffer any injuries, Shumaker said.

“He has got a broken cheekbone, a fracture up by his jawbone and a fractured eye socket that I know of right now. We’re going to the surgeon this afternoon to see what actually is going on or needs to be corrected,” Shumaker said.

Shumaker said her son could move and see from his injured eye and likely would not lose it.

Nonetheless, Shumaker said the attack had left her family shaken up.

“This is just super traumatic,” Shumaker said. “To have something like this happen, [and] unprovoked. Anybody who knows my son knows he wouldn’t hurt a fly. It’s just — it’s just such a shame.”

Ocean City has been laden with a string of violent events, with a new assault, stabbing or fight occurring practically every day last week.

Shumaker said as police assisted her son, a state trooper received a call about

A group of assailants attacked 31-year-old Collin Hedner and his girlfriend last Wednesday, at the West Ocean City Outlets parking lot. His mother has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for his medical expenses, as he does not have health insurance and is not employed because of covid-19.

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a possible assault occurring at a Chipotle restaurant nearby.

“We knew there was stuff going on at the Boardwalk at night, but never thought daytime at the outlets would be dangerous,” Shumaker said.

Shumaker has created a GoFundMe page to help finance her son’s medical bills, as he does not have health insurance.

As of Thursday, the fundraiser has raised $5,976 of its $7,500 goal.

To donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-medicalbills-due-to-random-attack

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) Police arrested Caleb Everhart, 18, of Hagerstown after he was accused of breaking into a condominium unit with a group of males and inciting a fight.

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Guns confiscated Police arrested Ijahmiere McKinney, 19, Ty’ant Gibson, 18, and two juvenile males of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 10.

After responding to a call about a group of people sleeping in a vehicle, Ocean City police learned that one of the subjects had an active arrest warrant out of Harrisburg for firing a Ty’ant Gibson gun into an occupied building.

A searched of the vehicle revealed bullet holes in the rear tailgate area, as well as cannabis, a Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun and a AK-type 7.62 x I. McKinney 39 mm semi-automatic pistol with a 30bullet clip.

McKinney faces possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute; Gibson faces multiple drug and firearm charges; and the two minors face drug possession with intention to distribute charges.

Assault Tamier Larond Bennett,18, of York, Pennsylvania was arrested last Friday after allegedly threatening to assault an

Ocean City Today

Berlin man killed in collision

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) A Berlin resident is dead after a motorist struck him with his vehicle early Monday morning.

The accident occurred just after midnight at 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue.

The victim, 66-year-old Kirk A. Hilton, was crossing the street when Cole Allen, 18, of Smock, Pennsylvania, hit him.

“Lifesaving efforts were initiated by Worcester County Sheriff’s Department and Ocean City EMS,” a press

release said. “Hilton was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Allen had a passenger with him, but neither he nor his passenger suffered any injuries.

The Ocean City Police Department’s traffic safety unit is handling the investigation, and has determined that alcohol, drugs and speed were not contributing factors to the collision, although visibility may have been an issue.

Allen was not arrested, although charges are pending, a police press release said.

officer.

The incident is said to have occured around 9:47 p.m., when an officer was assisting with multiple arrests in the 10 block of Fifth Street.

During the arrests, Bennett reportedly walked into the area, and refused to leave when ordered by police.

He allegedly shouted at an officer, and said he would “stretch” the officer out, which is slang for fight you.

The officer reported pointing a Taser at Bennett, and ordered him to the ground.

Another officer placed Bennett in handcuffs, and Bennett allegedly continued to berate officers.

Officers reportedly found a small amount of cannabis in Bennett’s front pocket.

Bennett faces one count of seconddegree assault and interfering with arrest.

Theft D’Sean Walker, 23, Julian Davidson, 23, and Darrian Tabbs, 24, of the District of Columbia were arrested for theft on June 11.

Multiple people made complaints that their cars had been rifled through their cars, and cash or credit cards had been stolen.

The initial complainant said someone had stolen her credit card from her car, which had been unlocked, and used it for a $403.95 purchase at a gas station.

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Verbal argument escalates to brawl in condominium Continued from Page 38 Everhart, three males and a female.

The female was a friend of the unit’s occupants, and had left the night before to spend the night with the three male accused of breaking in.

The two groups began to argue, and a fight ensued.

Caleb Everhart The alleged victim told police that she was struck once in the head, and went to Atlantic General Hospital where she was diagnosed with a concussion and gave police her discharge paper.

Three other alleged victims confirmed her account, with one suffering a bruised lip and a chipped tooth, and the other losing consciousness and suffering a bruised leg, the police report said.

One of the occupants knew where the four males were staying, and helped police identify their unit.

Officers found one suspect on the stairwell and detained him, and later detained four males, including Everhart, who appeared shortly after.

Police arrested Everhart, who faces multiple charges, including second-degree assault, third- and fourth-degree burglary and disorderly conduct.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 40 lice reported that three suspects had purchased pre-paid gift cards using the credit card.

Later, police reported going to an uptown neighborhood to check on several car break-ins.

Debit or credit cards were taken from two vehicles and $3,110.17 was used at various locations. $800 in cash was also taken.

Video footage showed the same three suspects from earlier had been involved.

Then, police responded to a call at a downtown bicycle shop, where someone had used $363.50 to rent a “Scoot Coup,” and then to a motel where a room charge for $109.99 was made.

Police would later discover that the three suspects had been detained earlier that morning after being spotted checking several vehicles.

Police eventually found the suspects parked in parking lot near the bicycle shop, and were arrested.

A body search resulted in two bags of white powder, presumably cocaine, police reported, as well as two credit cards.

In the vehicle, several pre-paid gift cards were found, as well as credit cards, receipts and merchandise the three had purchased.

The three were charged with multiple counts for theft, and Walker faces a possession of a controlled dangerous substance charge.

Fight On Friday June 12, police arrested Shakwan Kaskins, 21, and Donta Oakley, 22, of Baltimore after they allegedly attacked someone.

An officer reported seeing Kaskins and Oakley punching another person.

At one point, Oakley grabbed a metal pole and attempted to strike the alleged victim, but missed.

The officer reported checking on the welfare of the victim, but he had fled the area.

Then, the officer saw Kaskins arguing with a woman, and when Kaskins saw the officer he tried to walk away, police reported.

Kaskins allegedly resisted arrest, elbowed the officer.

Kaskins faces charges for fighting in public, failing to obey a lawful order, second-degree assault and resisting arrest, while Oakley faces charges for disorderly conduct and fighting in public.

Crash Jesse Patrick Culley, 33, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing after crashing his car on June 12.

The crash occurred around 10 p.m. near South Baltimore Avenue and South Second Street at a motel parking lot entranceway, and resulted in injuries, although how many and how severe was not reported.

Police found the vehicle involved, a silver 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and made a traffic stop.

Culley, and his passenger, allegedly admitted to police that the crash had occurred and they had fled the scene.

Police also reported finding cannabis inside of Culley’s vehicle.

Culley was taken to the Public Safety Building on 65th Street, where he reportedly was uncooperative.

He also told police that he had left his three children at the motel alone.

Police found the children, who confirmed that their father had been intoxicated and was on his way to get more alcohol when the crash occurred.

The Department of Social Services is overseeing the children’s welfare.

Culley faces charges for driving under the influence, driving while impaired by alcohol, failure to stop at the scene of an accident and failure to return to the scene of an accident.

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Internal investigation clears officer of procedural violation

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) The Ocean City police officer who was recorded earlier this month punching a young man seated on a Boardwalk bench has been cleared of any procedural violations.

A video of the May 31 incident posted on Twitter showed Taylor Cimorosi, 20, of North East with his friends on the Boardwalk near 15th Street when they were approached by the police and one of the men was told to pour out an alcoholic beverage.

The man complied, but what occurred next is where Cimorosi and the officer’s account differ.

Cimorosi said his friend poured out the alcohol and some splashed onto the front tire of Lt. Frank Wrench’s patrol bicycle, angering the lieutenant.

However, a police report alleges that the male poured the liquor was poured directly on to the front tire, which prompted his arrest.

Cimorosi can be heard off camera shouting at Wrench for arresting his friend and called Wrench a dumb*** pig.

The video showed Wrench approaching Cimorosi, apparently telling him he was under arrest. At that point, Wrench placed his hands on Cimorosi’s shoulders, and Cimorosi raised his hands against Wrench’s forearms in what appeared to be an attempt to push his hands away. Wrench then punched Cimorosi and put him in a chokehold.

In his police report, Wrench said he and another officer approached Cimorosi, he from the front and the latSee OFFICERS Page 42

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WORLD WAR II

France falls: Gen. Charles Huntziger signs armistice

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 19, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, the Republic of France executed an armistice with the German Reich and the Kingdom of Italy. By this time, the battle of France was over and everyone knew it. The French Army was crumbling. Paris was occupied. The Belgian and Dutch Armies had surrendered and the British Army had evacuated. The Wehrmacht was threatening the temporary French capital of Bordeaux with capture. So the armistice was no surprise. But the location sure was!

Many thought that Britain would also make peace soon. The French Commander-in-Chief, Gen. Maxim Weygand summed up the feeling of most when he said, “England’s neck will be rung like a chicken’s!” Eighteen months later in a speech to the Canadian House of Commons, British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill replied, “Some chicken!” After the laughter had died away, he added, “Some neck!”

The French Cabinet Members began to gather on Sunday evening in the temporary capital of Bordeaux.

Premier Paul Reynaud emerged from President Albert Lebrun’s office to announce that his resignation had been accepted and that, “Marshal Pétain is forming a government!” The Ministers were stunned.

The 84-year-old marshal, and hero of the Great Battle of Verdun in War World I, was summoned to the president’s office and arrived at 11 p.m.

The president said, “Well, now, form a government.” The marshal opened his briefcase and pulled out a list saying, “There is my Government!” By midnight the new cabinet was having its first meeting.

Marshal Pétain announced that, “The Government has been formed.

Its essential task, without losing time — too much has already been lost — is

Gen. Charles Huntziger signs the armistice on behalf of France

to ask the German government under what conditions it will stop hostilities.” Paul Baudouin, the new minister of foreign affairs, immediately sent for José Félix de Lequerica, the Spanish ambassador to France, who had been waiting for the call, and had arranged to transmit the following message to the German representative in Madrid: “The French Government and Marshal Pétain requests the Spanish Government to act as rapidly as possible as intermediary with the German Government with a view to the cessation of hostilities and the settlement of conditions for peace. The French Government hopes that the German Government, as soon as it takes note of this request, will give its Air Force orders to stop the bombing of cities.”

At 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17, the old marshal addressed his country over the radio saying, “I have made a gift of my person to France.” Then he said, “With a heavy heart, I tell you today that it is necessary to stop the fighting.” This was before the Germans had agreed to an Armistice! As French Gen. Alphonse Georges said, the marshal’s broadcast had, “...broken the last resistance of the French Army.” The Germans recorded the speech and re-broadcast it by loudspeaker to French troops.

While the French waited for a response from the Germans, the German Führer and the Italian Duce were

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meeting in Munich to discuss the terms. On the train from Rome to Munich, Il Duce told his son-in-law, Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano, that he would demand, “... the total occupation of French territory and the surrender of the French fleet.”

Even El Caudillo of Spain was getting into the act! On June 19, Madrid sent Berlin a note claiming, “Western Algeria, all Morocco under a Spanish Protectorate, a part of the Sahara, and the additional territory in West Africa.”

It fell to the German dictator to lead the two Latin leaders back to reality.

At 6:25 a.m., on June 19, Minister Baudouin was awakened by Señor de Lequerica, who told him that the Germans were prepared to enter into an armistice only on the condition that one was also reached with Italy. He suggested that contact with the Italian government be made through Spain not the Vatican.

Later that morning, Marshal Pétain named Gen. Charles L.C. Huntziger to preside over the delegation to negotiate the final terms. The delegation included Gen. Jean-Marie Joseph Bergeret, Chief-of-Staff of the Air Force; Gen. Georges Hubert Parisot, foreign military attaché in Rome; Rear-Admiral Maurice R. Le Luc, deputy chief-of-staff of the Navy; and Léon Noël, former ambassador to Poland. At 10:15 a.m. Monsieur Baudouin handed the list to Señor de Le-

Continued from Page 41 ter from behind, and that Cimorosi’s resistance to being handcuffed led to the physical strikes.

Cimorosi was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, and he was transported to a holding cell and released the next morning. Charges of resisting arrest have been dropped, according to Cimorosi’s attorney.

After the video went viral on social media, the police department conducted an internal investigation of the officer’s conduct, per the department’s use of force policy.

“Our officers are permitted to use force, per their training, to overcome exhibited resistance, however, all uses of force go through a detailed review process,” police spokeswoman Ashley Miller said. “In this instance, the arrest went through a multi-level examination by the assistant patrol commander, the division commander and the by the Office of Professional Standards.”

Miller said the review of Wrench’s actions found that the use of force was within policy,” Miller said. querica, and requested that the Spaniard ask the Germans to halt their advance on the temporary French capital of Bordeaux.

The Frenchmen departed Bordeaux at 2 p.m. on June 20 by car and arrived the next morning in Paris and checked into the Hotel Royal-Moncaeau. It was told to be ready to depart at 1:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the French had been scrambling to find copies of the 1918 Armistice and the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, that the Allies had imposed on the Germans, so that they would know what to expect, now that the tables had been turned.

The German Führer had planned a little surprise for the French delegation. Unbeknownst to the French, the Germans had located the railway car in which the armistice had been signed on Nov. 11, 1918 to end “The Continued on Page 43

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 42 War To End All Wars.” It was transferred to the precise spot, in Compiégne Forest, outside of the town of Compiégne, where the Germans had signed the WWI Armistice. There, the French delegation would sit, in humiliation, and, as had the Germans 22 years previously, sign the document with the terms dictated by the enemy.

Adolph Hitler arrived at 3:15 p.m., accompanied by Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop; Luftwaffe chief, Field Marshal Hermann Göring; German Army Commander-in-Chief, Col.-Gen. Walther von Brauchitsch; Kriegsmarine Chief, Großadmiral Eric Ræder; Deputy Führer, Rudolph Hess; and Wehrmacht Commanderin-Chief, Col.-Gen. Wilhelm Keitel.

The German delegation entered the old railway car first. The French delegation was escorted by German Lt. Gen. Kurt von Tippelskirch.

The German Führer sat in the

same chair which the leader of the French delegation, Marshal Ferdinand Foch, had occupied in 1918. At a signal from Hitler, Gen. Keitel read the preamble to the armistice. After Gen. Keitel finished reading the preamble, Hitler rose and departed, followed by Göring, von Ribbentrop, von Brauchitsch, Ræder and Hess, leaving Gen. Keitel in charge. He then distributed copies of the document in French and German and announced that the terms, “...were unalterable and must be accepted or rejected as they are.” As Hitler and the others left, the German band played the German national anthem, “Deutschland uber Alles” and the Nazi Party anthem, “The Horst Wessel Song.”

At 8:30 p.m. on June 21, Gen. Weygand received a telephone call in Bordeaux from an excited Gen. Huntziger who hissed, “I am in the wagon!” Gen. Weygand immediately knew where he was.

Small Boat Tournament on this weekend with few edits

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 19, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club will host its 41st annual Small Boat Tournament this weekend, with a few changes because of covid-19 restrictions.

“The weather looks good right now [and] fishing is very good,” said Boz Jefferson, co-chair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan. “We’re excited to have the tournament. It will be the first [OCMC] tournament of the year.”

The competition is for “small boats,” open to vessels 34 feet long (as stated on the manufacturer’s specifications) and smaller.

A representative from each team can call the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613 to register. Final registration will take place today, Friday, at 6:30 p.m. For those who didn’t register over the phone, a limit of one person from each boat can sign up their group at the club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Social distancing and masks are required.

There will be a virtual captain’s meeting available on the Marlin Club website, www.ocmarlinclub.com, and on its Facebook page.

The entry fee is $250 per boat to fish offshore or inshore. This year, $200 of each entry fee with go toward prize payout - distributed 50/30/20 for first, second and third place in each category. There will also be custom awards presented, designed by local artist Jeffrey Auxer.

To fish inshore one day and offshore the other, the cost is $500.

Many people fish in the tournament annually, Jefferson said. Participants will fish either Saturday or Sunday, June 2021. Anglers can participate in the inshore or offshore divisions. They also have the option to compete in both.

The Small Boat competition is for all

ages, and young anglers are encouraged participate.

The inshore division includes categories for flounder, sea bass, tog, bluefish and rockfish. Offshore division categories include tuna, dolphin and billfish release.

The Dale Brown Award is a $500 bonus for the angler who lands the heaviest flounder. The award is named in memory of Brown, who was a Marlin Club member and avid fisherman.

Weigh-ins will take place each day from 3-6:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. Because of covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, the number of people on the dock at the scale will be limited. There will also be no awards banquet this year.

This tournament is the first Marlin Club event to count toward the inaugural Larry Jock Memorial Cup seasonal award.

Jock, owner of the Coastal Fisherman newspaper, passed away suddenly on Jan. 11. He was a pillar of the Ocean City fishing community for many years.

Points will be award for entering an event and by physical standing – first, second or third place – in each Marlin Club tournament. For the full list of rules, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

Despite a poor offshore weather forecast, the 2019 Small Boat Tournament turned out better than anticipated.

A total of $11,750 was presented to tournament winners. Of the 30 boats entered, 29 fished the first day of the competition. Many of the teams were successful as 23 of the 29 boats brought fish to the scale.

The one boat that fished on Day 2 landed the largest flounder of the tournament. The Teacher’s Pet II crew boated a 3.6-pound flounder to win the $500 Dale Brown Award.

The French Cabinet discussed the terms until 3 a.m. on the 22nd and continued discussing the 23-paragraph document the next morning. At 6:30 p.m., Gen. Keitel sent Gen. Huntzinger a note saying that the French must accept or reject the armistice terms within an hour, which message was conveyed to Gen. Weygand. Gen. Huntzinger also made clear to Gen. Weygand that he wanted, “... not merely an authorization to sign, but an order from the French government ...” to sign. At 6:42 p.m., the delegation assembled in the old railway car for the signing.

Eight minutes later the armistice between the two Countries was signed.

The French delegation was then driven to Paris and the next day flown to Rome to sign an Armistice with Italy. Gen. Huntzinger told Gen. Keitel that, “Although Italy has declared

war on France, she has not waged war. France, in fact, does not have to ask Italy for an armistice because the armistice has actually existed since the day of the declaration of war.” But, on June 24, 1940, he signed it anyway, having no choice.

The infamous railway car was taken to Berlin and exhibited as a trophy, until the last days of the war, when der Führer had it destroyed lest the Germans suffer a second humiliation in it.

Next week: Italian Marshal Italo Balbo killed Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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Outdoor exercise, healthy diet still advised

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 19, 2020) In light of pandemic-related self-isolation and less physical activity on the part of many residents, the Worcester County Health Department is espousing the merits of proper diet and ample outdoor exercise.

Public Affairs Officer Travis Brown said the health department remains committed to encouraging healthy lifestyle choices through prevention activities Travis Brown such as Just Walk Worcester, the Lifestyle Balance Diabetes Prevention Program and Worcester Wellness Weigh.

“Whether you walk, bike, dance or participate in some other form of physical activity, it all adds up and improves your health and overall wellness,” he said.

Brown said Just Walk Worcester is a self-directed, self-reported, incentive-based physical activity program, which allows participants the opportunity to explore upwards of 15 trails offering varying lengths, surfaces and surroundings.

“Worcester is meant for being active,” he said. “From beach to bay, woodlands to parkland, [it] has the perfect location and surface for everyone.”

Brown said the program also establishes individual hiking goals and mileage is reported using the “honor system” with prizes awarded beginning at the 25-mile mark.

“At each milestone you reach, you’ll receive a prize,” he said.

Just Walk Worcester also provides drone video overviews and printable trail maps online.

For further information contact the Worcester County Health Department’s Prevention Office at 410-6321100 or visit online JustWalkWorcester.org.

Brown said both Worcester Wellness Weigh and the Diabetes Prevention Program are also offered online and include wearable technology.

Worcester Wellness Weigh is a nocost, healthy eating, physical activity, and weight-loss program designed for all ages.

“Every participant is assigned a nutrition and physical activity coach who provides them weekly coaching designed to help make lifestyle changes last a lifetime,” he said.

The program also includes access to free produce from regional community gardens, virtual grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations.

Brown said the Lifestyle Balance Diabetes Prevention Program lasts for one-year and aims to prevent type-2 diabetes for those diagnosed with pre-diabetes, found to be at risk or with a history of gestational diabetes.

“The program is taught by CDCtrained lifestyle coaches and includes 16 weekly core sessions followed by monthly support sessions for the remainder of one full year,” he said.

Brown said the program, which is a covered benefit for Medicaid and Medicare recipients, is offered through a virtual and distance learning platform.

To learn more about either the Worcester Wellness Weigh or Lifestyle Balance Diabetes Prevention Program call 410-632-1100 x 1108 or email Crytal.Bell1@maryland.gov.

Although most people locally abided by the earlier shelter-in-place directives to help reduce spreading the covid-19 virus, Brown stressed the importance of exercise and out-

side activities.

“Fresh air and physical activity both play an important role in staying healthy both physically and mentally,” he said. “It can help cope with stress, increase your strength and stamina, improve sleep, and strengthen your immune system.”

Brown said regular physical activity helps improve mood, lowers risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and even certain forms of cancer.

“As Maryland continues to reopen, there are plenty of opportunities for people to get outside [but] we encourage everyone to continue to practice social distancing … wherever you go,”

he said.

Brown also highlighted the importance of wearing sunblock to prevent skin cancer, along with limiting exercise to morning hours or later in the day when solar radiation is less intense “Whether you’re at the beach, a local park, or just walking or biking around your neighborhood make sure to use prevention throughout your day including hand washing and covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough,” he said.

Visit WorcesterHealth.org for a full list of prevention activities and programs or call 410-632-1100 and select “prevention services.”

Nominate properties for OC Beauty Spot Awards by July 5 (June 19, 2020) The Ocean City Beautification Committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 Beauty Spot Awards.

The categories for Beauty Spot nominations including residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and Boardwalk.

Only nominated properties will be judged and the Beautification Committee is asking for the public’s help in finding those special properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty.

“A property can be nominated by anyone, including the resident or owner of a residence or business, a relative, neighbor, friend, customer or just a passerby,” said Beautification Committee Chairperson Donna Greenwood. “Once all nominations are in, the Beautification Committee

will travel around town to view all the nominated properties and will judge them based on plants, flowers, trees, shrubbery, grasses, design, layout, etc., that complement the property.”

According to Greenwood, even those properties with little or no ground in which to plant can imaginatively use containers, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets or something else to improve the “curbside” appeal of their property can be nominated.

Also, those who make an effort to beautify unattractive areas such as dumpsters, electric boxes, etc., can be recognized.

The winners will be recognized in the fall during a Mayor and City Council meeting.

To nominate a property, call Greenwood at 410-289-7060, mail nominations to OCBC, Department of Recreation and Parks, 200 – 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or email to ocbeautification@hotmail.com before the July 5 deadline.

Include the property owner’s name, correct street address and a contact phone number, as well as your name with a phone number so that the location and information can be verified.

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OBITUARIES WINIFRED J. RILEY Berlin Winifred J. Riley, age 87, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020.

Born in New York on Dec. 1, 1932, she was the wife of the late George Edward Riley Sr. and the daughter of the late Josephine Larson Krutz.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Winifred Riley Marie Bishop; sister, Carol Lankford; and grandchildren, Danny Riley, John Whitlock III, Tony Whitlock (Brandy), Kimberly Scott (Jake), J.C. Wimbrow (Amanda), Leigh Ann Adams (Joe), Lisa Butler (Terry) and Will Bishop; along with a special sonin-law, Jay Wimbrow.

She had many great-grandchildren that brought her much joy and happiness along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is predeceased by her daughters, Patsy E. Whitlock and Barbara A. Wimbrow; son, George E. Riley Jr.; brother, Earl J. Krutz; a sister, Vivian Bounds; and grandson, Lee Bishop.

She had various jobs during her life, sometimes even two or three at a time.

Riley Farm was her life, sitting on her front porch with her cat (Kitty) and listening to music and dancing back at deer camp.

She enjoyed shopping, camping and pool days getting her tan on. She spent many years living on Chincoteague Island running her produce stand.

She will be sadly missed by all the lives she touched.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at her residence on Riley Farm. Interment will be held at a later date for immediate family at Bowen Cemetery in Newark, Maryland.

WILLIAM E. ADAMS Bishopville William E. Adams, age 78, of Bishopville, died Monday, June 8, 2020, at home.

He was born in Wilmington, and was the son of the late William E. Sr. and Mary R. (Harrington) Adams.

Bill had been a salesman and retired from United Electric Supply.

He is survived by two daughters, Lisa C. Painter of Lexington, North Carolina, and Mary R. Adams of Bishopville; a brother, Donald Adams; two grandchildren, Rebecca A. Carone and Anthony B. Carone; and two great-grandchildren, Riley Blakey and Gianni Blakey.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn C. Adams.

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A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 400, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

LORRAINE EVELYN WEILAND Selbyville Lorraine Evelyn Weiland, age 86, of Selbyville, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Lorraine was born in Baltimore City, and was the daughter of the late Clinton Leroy and Bertha Mae (SeLorraine Weiland ward) Warfield.

Lorraine had previously worked at Westinghouse, was also a realtor and ended her career as a small business owner.

She was a member of Selbyville Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Salem United Methodist Church, Salem Women’s Circle, and the Community Club.

She is survived by a son, Raymond Leroy Weiland Jr. (Ginny) of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania; two daughters,

JoAnn Livingood (Rick) of Selbyville and Marianne M. White (Wayne) of Bishopville; eight grandchildren, Raymond Leroy Weiland III, Melody Weiland, Christine Milkowski (Matt), Jennifer Livingood, Katherine Nolan (Kevin), Nicholas White, Zachary White and Matthew White; and two step-grandchildren, Nicky and Angie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Leroy Weiland Sr.; three brothers, Leroy “Sonny” Warfield, George Warfield and Howard Warfield; a sister, Delores Zeman; and a step-granddaughter, Tina.

A viewing was held on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

In her honor, donations may be made to: Selbyville Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 88, Selbyville, Delaware 19975.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

MICHAEL JOSEPH BIRMINGHAM III Baltimore Michael Joseph Birmingham III, 67, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on June 11, 2020, in Snow Hill, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore on March 29, 1953, he was the son of the late

Michael Birmingham, Jr. and Elinor Readdy.

He lived most of his life in the Baltimore area and also lived for several years M. Birmingham III in Berlin, Maryland.

Mike also spent many years fishing and relaxing in Islamorada, Florida.

He is survived by his daughter, Christina Auker of Ocean City, Maryland, and his son, Michael Birmingham IV and wife, Katie, of Dagsboro, Delaware.

He was affectionately known as “Poppy Mike” to his six beloved grandchildren: Marley, Lorelei, Sully, Devin, Alex and Jaxson.

He is also survived by his sisters, Sheila Roe of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Ellen Arrington of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and his longtime friend, Dana Marvel of Baltimore.

Mike loved his family dearly and had a heart bigger than most. He knew how to have a good time and made everyone in the room feel special.

He was a past member of the Baltimore Yacht Club and the Ocean City Marlin Club.

A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Flowers and cards may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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SARAH'S PANTRY

CHICKEN GIVEAWAY

When the coronavirus pandemic first struck, Marian Bickerstaff, pantry manager, was concerned whether The Community Church at Ocean Pines would have enough resources to nourish its regular pantry clients. Because of donations from Mountaire Farms, WaWa, Food Lion, the church family and people in the community, Sarah’s Pantry, which on average serves about 300 people a month through its county referral program, has been able to also assist those that are food insecure due to the pandemic. Those in need are asked to call Sarah’s Pantry at 410-641-8392. Pictured, from left are volunteer Sidney Ward, Bickerstaff and volunteer Carlyn Crout.

Worcester County Recreation and Parks and Worcester Goes Purple gave away 500 bags of boneless chicken thighs to local first responders on Friday, May 8, at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Mountaire Farms donated the chicken.

NEW MEMBERS The OC Lions Club inducts two new members recently. Pictured, from left, are Lion Lou McWilliams, new members Charles Stooksbury and Danny Lewis, and Past Ocean City Lions President Norm Cathell.

BLOOD DRIVE Stephen Decatur High School senior Jacob Fuchsluger gives blood during the school's biannual Key Club Blood Drive on March 3. With over 150 pints collected each year, Stephen Decatur is typically one of the largest high school donation sites on the Eastern Shore.

COLLECTION HILL DAY The Stephen Decatur High School Surfriders organization participated in Hill Day in Washington, D.C., where they lobbied for legislation that supports coastal protection and preservation.

Ocean City Elementary held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive before schools closed for the year because of covid-19. Although items were only collected for two weeks, OCES students, faculty and staff received many donations of cat and dog food, toys, bedding and cleaning supplies. Pictured with all of the school's humane society donations, from left, are third grader Sophia Macrides and fourth graders Trent and Thea Macrides.

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REAL ESTATE REPORT

OC museum programs held Validity of contracts explained outdoors, new exhibit to view

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 19, 2020) With low inventory in our market, and a high buyer demand, we are experiencing many multiple-offer situations on properties.

It’s important to pay attention to contract details to be sure that verbal agreements are finalized and in writing.

The Maryland Realtors association legal team provides the following explanation for what constitutes a valid contract.

There are five elements of a contract: (1) capacity of the parties; (2) legality of object; (3) consideration; (4) offer and acceptance (the so-called “meeting of the minds”); and (5) delivery.

The capacity of the parties refers to legal capacity to enter a contract (i.e., age 18 or older; mentally competent).

Legality of object means it is for the sale of real property that can be lawfully sold. And, consideration is a legal concept meaning something of value that is given in exchange for something else, usually money.

To address acceptance and delivery, pursuant to the statute of frauds, a contract for the sale or lease of real property must be in writing to be enforceable by a party in a court of law.

When a buyer and seller have agreed to the terms of the contract, but neither party have signed the contract, the parties have still not created an enforceable contract because there has been no written acceptance, and either party may still change his or her mind.

Emails between agents do not constitute a contract, nor do they obligate the seller to accept the buyer’s offer.

The requirements of a valid contract for real property include offer, written acceptance and delivery.

Another specification is that “delivery” of a contract can be verbal.

When a seller has signed a contract and a listing agent has the signed contract in their possession and has given verbal confirmation to a buyer’s agent of having possession, the verbal confirmation from the listing agent to the buyer’s agent constitutes “delivery” under Maryland law, Cochran v. Norkunas, 919 A. 2d 700, 398 Md. 1 (2007).

The legal team stated that it’s important to note that knowing that “delivery” can be verbal, first, the buyer and seller must sign the offer to indicate acceptance and form a contract.

A text, email or phone call from either party saying, “I’m going to sign” is not sufficient.

— Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

(June 19, 2020) With proper precautions in place, such as mandatory masks for all visitors and employees, hand sanitizing stations and reduced capacity, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station museum can continue to offer an array of programs and unique experiences.

The museum is scheduled to open Saturday, June 20. All summer programs will be taking place outside of the museum, located at the southern end of the Boardwalk, allowing visitors to spread out.

The daily fish feeding program has been switched with Saltwater Fishing Then and Now, a new activity.

Stop by the museum Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m for a glimpse into the history of sportfishing in Ocean City and receive angler tips to make a fishing trip a success for the whole family.

When touring the museum this summer, guests will experience the newest exhibit, A Feminine Touch: The story of the women who had a hand in shaping a town.

Learn about the profound impact women have made within Ocean City from the 1800s through the1990s. This display of historic photographs, postcards, military awards and women’s clothing provides a view into the lives

of several influential women.

With a focus on the hospitality industry, this exhibit will cover a group of eight forward-thinking women who represented what is now known as the “Petticoat Regime.” These women were entrepreneurs who owned and operated some of the town’s first hotels.

But don’t forget about the “Steel Magnolias,” a group of women honored by the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association as some of the most successful business owners of the 1980s.

In addition to showcasing entrepreneurs and women in uniform, individuals who committed acts of bravery are woven into this timeline as well.

As the museum continues to offer new programs and exhibits, staff will remain dedicated to providing guests a safe and exciting museum experience.

The summer programs begin Monday, June 29. Activities planned include: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m., Saltwater Fishing Then & Now; Monday, 10 a.m., History of our Surfmen; Tuesday, 10 a.m., Beach Safety; Thursday, 10 a.m., All about Sharks; and Friday, 10 a.m., Land Sky and Sea. For more information, call 410289-4991 or visit www.ocmuseum.org.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Grilled white pizza topped with sausage and veggies

9026 Worcester Highway • Berlin

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the rich history of Ocean City from a small fishing village to the resort of today

Learn

about the U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Delmarva

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See

local critters in our aquarium room

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 19, 2020) There is a general agreement among philosophers that time is continuous, and that it has an intrinsic direction that progresses from the past to the present and ultimately the future.

But, this may not always be the case. Allow me to explain.

Objectivity and subjectivity come into play and distinction is imperative if comprehension is to be obtained.

Objectivity is a viewpoint or standpoint that is neutral with respect to various subjects. Subjectivity, on the other hand, is directly connected with one’s personal feelings and opinions.

One might be wondering where I am going with this?

As I continue the daily progression of life, I find myself taking a break from my busy schedule and peeking into the past. Relishing recollections of loved ones is a way to celebrate, respect and preserve our ancestry.

My father played a key role in my life and greatly influenced my personal and culinary point of view.

Even though he is no longer with us, strangely enough, I find myself thinking about him more and more. One might think it would be just the opposite.

My father loved food and I have followed his footsteps. I remember how he enjoyed grocery shopping and his meticulousness with his purchases.

Canned goods and fresh eggs were wiped clean with a damp paper towel.

He said food products are stored in warehouses, and you have no idea what they have come in contact with.

In addition, fresh vegetables were immediately washed before placing them in our refrigerator. Some may have thought he was obsessive. Today, he would be considered wise.

Dad worked for the government; he was a lithographer by trade. Working the midnight shift provided extra money and at the same time eliminated the need for a babysitter.

I remember being awakened late at night as swirls of spicy pork chops permeated my bedroom. My mouth-watering taste buds persuaded me to work my way downstairs in hopes for a much-anticipated bite.

Even though these chops of deliciousness were going to be his “lunch,” he always shared them with me and then encouraged me to get back to bed before mother awakened.

“Papa Elephant” and Baby Elephant” were fun nicknames that we gave each other and were perfectly harmless. I am sure by today’s standards these innocent names would “offend” someone and might even be

“banned” for future usage.

Times are very different now and I wonder what my father would think of the events that are taking place not only in this country but around the world.

One thing is for sure, everyone is affected and everyone matters.

Father’s Day is here and I wanted to come up with a recipe that would include his love for pork and at the same time take into consideration my need to count calories.

Diets are a daily affair and one’s menu must be adjusted accordingly.

But Father’s Day is a special day and the thought of carrot and celery sticks does not tickle my fancy.

A grilled white pizza with grilled sausages and veggies takes top prize for creativity and would have pleased him.

White pizzas are delightfully refreshing and do not get the notoriety they deserve.

In case you are not familiar with white pizzas, they are comprised of a crust, a blend of ricotta and mozzarella, a touch of garlic, fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. What could be simpler?

Also, the “white cheesy canvas” is a great way to show off one’s artistic skills.

A few tips follow for a fabulous, grilled white pizza with grilled sausages and veggies.

Let us start with the crust. There are several options.

You can make your pizza dough from scratch. Homemade pizza dough tastes the best, but it does take time.

You can opt for a frozen pizza crust, and go from there.

But for simplicity and grilling purposes, Stonefire Artisan Flatbreads are the way to go. Just place the flatbread on the grill for a few minutes on each side and you are ready to assemble your pizza.

As far as the sausages are concerned, I prefer to simmer the pork in water.

Using a fork and puncturing a few holes allows the fat to escape and the sausages to cook faster, which lessons the chance for overcooking. Once they are almost done, remove from the simmering water and place them on the grill to get a nice char.

Grilling vegetables is very simple, but one step is imperative for perfect results. Mushrooms, zucchini, squash and peppers have a lot of natural juices, and grilling them brings out the natural liquids even more.

After these particular vegetables are grilled, remove stems and seeds, and cut them into the desired shapes.

Place chopped vegetables in a fine mesh strainer, then place the strainer in a larger bowl.

Place a small plate on top of the vegetables, then add something with See ARTFULLY Page 49

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Artfully arrange meat and vegetables on top of cheese

Worcester recreation dept. launches Pop Up Programs (June 19, 2020) Worcester County Recreation and Parks will be offering Pop Up Programs this summer.

These programs will be open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade at no cost, because of a $5,000 donation from Amerigroup.

Pop Up Programs will be hosted at different Worcester County parks each Tuesday night from July 7 through Sept.

1, from 6-7:30 p.m.

There will be different themed nights.

From water games, fishing and outdoor scavenger hunts, to arts and crafts, and team sports, there will be something for everyone.

Each Pop Up Program will be limited to the first 50 participants, and individuals must pre-register online.

“We’re really excited to get out in Worcester County and host outdoor programs that introduce the community to what there is to offer at each county park,” Program Manager Jacob Stephens said.

“We appreciate Amerigroup’s donation to offer these fun summer nights for free.”

For more information, contact Stephens at 410-632-2144, ext. 2506 or jstephens@co.worcester.md.us.

To view the full schedule of Pop Up Programs and to pre-register, visit www.worcesterrecandparks.org.

Continued from Page 48 weight on top of the small plate. Allow to drain for 1 hour.

The pressure of the weight forces the excess juices out of the vegetables. You may have to empty the bowl with juices a few times so the strainer does not sit in its own juices.

Once the excess liquid has been removed, toss the vegetables lightly in olive oil and kosher salt.

The cheese mixture is the next consideration.

Ricotta, mozzarella and/or provolone are your typical cheese combinations. It is best to add extra cheese when topping your white pizza with meats and vegetables. There has to be enough cheese to support the rich toppings.

The instructions for a grilled white pizza, with grilled sausage and peppers is quite easy.

Simmer your sausages in water until they are three-quarters cooked, remove from heat, and set aside.

Fire up your gas or charcoal grill.

Grill the flatbread briefly on each side to get a slight sear. Remove from heat and set aside.

Grill your vegetables, follow the process mentioned above for removing

the natural juices, and set aside.

Asparagus, eggplant, red onions and cherry tomatoes are other options for grilling.

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups ricotta, 2 large cloves of minced garlic, and kosher salt to taste.

Spread the ricotta mixture on your flatbread, leaving a slight border around the edges free of cheese. Top the ricotta with 1cup of mozzarella and 1 cup of provolone cheese.

Artfully arrange your grilled meats and veggies on top of the cheese mixture.

Cook at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.

Remove pizza from the oven. Garnish a handful of fresh shredded basil, a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a dusting of coarsely ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

In closing, Father’s Day is not a sad occasion for me. Even though the clock of time ticks forward, my time with him remains within. The past is part of the future and the future will always be a part of the past.

Dad, I miss you dearly, Happy Father’s Day! Secret Ingredient – Dad. “To the world you are a dad. To our family, you are the world.”

– Unknown

NOW PLAYING

ON THE EDGE Lenny’s Beach Bar and Grille: Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

OVER TIME Ocean Pines Yacht Club: Friday, June 19, 6-10 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB 101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com June 19-20: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Lenny’s Beach Bar and Grille June 19-21: On The Edge June 22-25: First Class OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines

410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org June 19: Over Time, 6-10 p.m.

June 20: Full Circle, 6-10 p.m.

June 21: First Class, 6-10 p.m.

June 25: Identity Crisis, 6-10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com June 19: High Five Swan Dive Duo, 5-9 p.m.

June 20: Stonewood Duo, 5-9 p.m.

June 21: Crash The Party Duo, 5-9 p.m.

June 23: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.

FIRST CLASS Lenny’s Beach Bar and Grille: Monday-Thursday, June 22-25 Ocean Pines Yacht Club: Sunday, June 21, 6-10 p.m.

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OUT & ABOUT

MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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Having a girl’s day out at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Friday, June 5, are Ocean City residents Debbie, left, and Vicky McCann.

Ordering drinks at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Friday, June 5, from left, are West Ocean City residents Gale Wount, Kim and Jack Korsnick and Gene Ann Logan.

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Enjoying the sun and some appetizers at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Friday, June 5, from left are Kayt Patten, Cindy and Tom Hendrix and Jeff Patton of Middle River, Maryland.

Wrapping up their sushi lunch from Nori’s in the Gold Coast Mall on 114th Street, Sunday, June 7, from left are Easton residents Jen and Mike Geoffroy and Dan and Cynthia Greaves.

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Ocean City Elementary fourth grade student Lily Rados assisted her father, Matt, owner of Decatur Diner, in providing bagged lunches to local 911 call centers and fire departments in Ocean City, West Ocean City, Berlin, and Ocean Pines, on April 26. Over 100 lunches were delivered. Later in the week, she helped with deliveries to local police stations as well. They are pictured with members of the Ocean City Fire Company.

Celebrating outside dining at Nori’s in the Gold Coast Mall on 114th Street, Sunday, June 7, are owners Phil and Johnny Lambrinos and Basil Christen as well as restaurant staff and the extended Lambrinos family from Baltimore.

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ON GUARD

Surfing permitted only in designated areas Two rotating beaches will open every day, with third available during weekdays

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 19, 2020) Due to large beach crowds from Memorial Day through Sunfest (end of September), surfing is only permitted in designated areas during the beach patrol’s operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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 and paddle boards. However, we still staff the area with surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) so in the event that no one is surfing we can open that area of beach to normal swimming activities until someone wants to surf.

Last summer these beaches were open to swimming more often than not due to the lack of surfable waves,

yet we staffed them every day starting on Memorial Day Saturday, in the event that anyone from our surfing community wanted to give them a try.

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.

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 captain may allow surfing. This decision is made daily with the input of supervisors on the beach.

If there are low numbers of people on the beach and the weather is poor and not predicted to improve, the surfing ordinance may be modified.

When surfing is modified, the surfers can surf on any beach in Ocean City as long as they stay 50 yards from all non-surfers (swimmers and waders) and wear a leash.

There are also other factors taken into consideration when making this decision.

On days of inclement weather, you can ask any surf rescue technician on the beach if the surfing ordinance has been modified, or call beach patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556.

Also, in 2013, the beach patrol began a surfing notification service, which allows you to receive alerts when the surfing rules have been modified. 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 non-surfers 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 and flags on the particular block designated, one at the north end of the block and the other at the south end.

Members of the beach patrol called surf beach facilitators 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.

The surf beach facilitators 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 or wade in the surf area.

The surf beach facilitator begins their work day at 9:30 a.m., a half hour earlier than the rest of the patrol.

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www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. Outdoor dining.

410-213-7655 Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

See description under downtown location.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dine-in, carryout and outdoor dining.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Dining-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round.

Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott 410-2897192/7191, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner served 7 days a week, 5-9 p.m.

Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Early Bird served Monday through Friday, 5-6 p.m.; daily chef specials.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for S. Division Street and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 3rd Street.

Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st, 70th and WOC. Carryout available at all locations. Order online for 41st, 70th and WOC at www.TheDoughRoller.com.

■ FISH TALES BAR & GRILL 22nd Street, bayside 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Bumper Tables. Waterfront restaurant with American pub eats and seafood, plus a dock bar and playground on the sand. Open 7 days a week.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast and fried chicken.

MIDTOWN 29th to 90th streets ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayside venue with deck seating. Serves pub grub and seafood. Take out only, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Open Wednesday through Monday.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981 Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. See description under downtown location.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. Outdoor dining.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Outdor dining. Casual seasonal seafood stop for steamed crabs, with all-you-can-eat specials.

Also take outs available.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900,

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Carry-out daily: breakfast, 7 a.m., light fare and menu items, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Outdoor dining, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi.

Outdoor dining or carry-out.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere.

Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway

OCEAN PINES ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 11019 Manklin Meadows Lane, Ocean Pines 410-208-1212, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Open everyday, noon to 8 p.m. for dining, pickup, carryout and delivery. Pizza and wings.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel like giving a romantic partner an ultimatum of some sort this week. Things have been on your mind, but you are better off taking a gentle approach.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take practical steps toward your goals so you don’t get overwhelmed by all the things on your plate. Later in the week you may get a reprieve from all the work.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Various distractions may pop up in the days to come, Gemini. Figure out a way to filter through all of the outside noise so you can quiet your mind for important tasks.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, shared commitments could weigh on you this week. Domestic matters need to be prioritized. Tasks shared at work need to have firm deadlines so goals can be met.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN JOSON

Surf Beach Facilitator Lauren Jett, standing on the yellow lifeguard chair, looks over the North Surf Beach last Wednesday at 84th Street.

Rules to ensure safety of swimmers Continued from Page 51 During that time, they talk 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 surf beach facilitator will go to the next day’s surfing beach (2 blocks south) to inform the beach patrons that the following day their beach will be the surfing beach.

If there are no surfers and the beach is “open” to swimming, the surf beach facilitators will assist the surrounding surf rescue technicians with ordinance enforcement, until one or more surfers arrive and the beach becomes an exclusive surfing area again.

The basic concept and bottom line behind the rotating surf beach and town ordinance is safety.

Keeping surfers separate from swimmers and waders is a proactive way to keep everyone safe and happy with the way they choose to enjoy the ocean.

We also establish a buffer zone, where no one is allowed, between the swimming area and the surf beach on both sides.

Rules and ordinances similar to this are in effect in many jurisdictions throughout the country.

I have heard many young surfers say something to the effect that the surfing beach rules are dumb and

only exist in Ocean City. However, several other beach resort areas like Pacific Beach in San Diego, California, run its surf beach very similarly to ours, as does Del Mar, California, during its busy season.

Occasionally, 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.

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 goes smoothly.

Although this may cause you to walk half a block to enter the water, remember that surfing is important to the whole beach experience and although it may tie up a few blocks, swimmers still have over 150 blocks to enjoy.

In recent years, the beach patrol and city council have attempted to update the city code to make allowances for newer water sports and give more access to the waves for the newer style body boards and stand up paddle boards (SUP).

The city council voted to accept the beach patrol’s recommendations (who sought input from local surf

shops) to change the city ordinance that previously prohibited any bodyboards over 42 inches.

With the change in the ordinance, soft top body boards up to 54 inches, without skegs (fins) and with a leash may be used on any Ocean City beach with the exception of the surfing beaches.

By enactment of section 106-94 (11) the city council allows the use of stand up paddle boards beginning on the Monday following Labor Day, on any day that surfing is modified.

There are specific requirements included in the ordinance and can be accessed on the town’s website.

Have fun but ride safely and look out for others.

To get the daily surfing beach rotation, visit any local surf shop or the beach patrol website at www.ococean.com/ocbp and don’t forget to sign up for the surfing notification service.

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, 410-289-7556 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, until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This simple tip could save a life…yours.

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A to-do list at home could be hovering over you, Leo. Don’t feel pressured to tackle everything at once. Prioritize the most needy projects, and then cross off jobs as they’re done.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, try to propel yourself toward fulfillment this week. This means whatever task you can complete — however small — will create some positive vibes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if it feels like you’re lacking inspiration lately, you just may need to broaden your horizons a bit. Travel to a new city or town, or listen to new music for a change.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This week you may get a welcome reprieve from situations that have been especially draining, Scorpio. This frees you up for some socialization and fun.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A lucky break may be heading your way that can help you realize your financial goals, Sagittarius. All you may need is a push to get started.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Stress or concerns about professional issues may be compromising your ability to concentrate this week, Capricorn. Make sure you address all of your obligations.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Vision and drive have you going in a direction you never imagined, Aquarius. It may be a bumpy start, but expect some smooth sailing soon as you eke out new goals.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, doubts may be plaguing you this week and you’re really not sure why. A confidence boost may be all you need to set you straight.

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Crafter La Fianza recognized during June for her creations (June 19, 2020) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines recognizes Mary Jo La Fianza as its Crafter of the Month for June.

La Fianza grew up on the Eastern Shore in Cape Charles, Virginia. Her father’s employment moved the family to Puerto Rico for three years. The family then moved to Maryland.

After living in the Annapolis area for 25 years, she decided to move. In 2000, she moved to the Maryland side of the Eastern Shore, which she was always fond of growing up.

La Fianza learned how to sew in her seventh grade Home Economics class.

She remembers her grandmother sewing her play costumes and Barbie clothes.

After learning how to sew and having an interest in it, her parents bought a sewing machine.

La Fianza said she doesn’t have much patience for following a pattern,

so most of the creations are either her own design or a pattern variation.

After moving to the Eastern Shore, she met a woman who recycled neckties and clothing into various items such a braided rugs and pillows.

La Fianza saw a small pillow made from neckties, and was so impressed with the concept, she began making items from neckties as well.

Some of her creations include pillows, memory bears, vests and bracelets.

Most of her necktie creations are custom-made for people who had a loved one pass away. They wanted to have a memoir made from their neckties or a piece of clothing.

La Fianza’s creations and other artisans’ work is available at the new Artisan and Gift Shop, at White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. It is open Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Memorial scholarship seeks donations with virtual events (June 19, 2020) July 18 would have been the 12th annual Jesse’s Paddle, an on-the-Pocomoke event to raise funds for the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship and the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program.

Unfortunately, this is not a normal year.

“But, that doesn’t stop the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund from celebrating the need for our scholarship, and the history of over a decade of dedication to ending the threat of suicide, nor does it diminish our need for funding, or of our appreciation for the donations our supporters so generously send us,” said Fund President Kim Klump.

“Virtual” doesn’t mean just sitting on the sofa watching TV, she added.

“We’re suggesting that our friends do something fun outdoors, send us a photo or video of your outdoor activity and tell us how being out in the fresh air made you feel, how it improved your mental health,” Klump said.

Hashtag Facebook pictures/story post to #JessesVirtualPaddle2020, or send the message and the photos to weremember@jessespaddle.org and the organization will post them.

There are many ways to make taxdeductible donations.

Donors can send a check payable to: “Jesse’s Paddle,” P.O. Box 1786, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or click on the “donate” tab at the top of the www.jessespaddle.org home page.

Donations can be made on Facebook as well, or by going to the Jesse’s Paddle 2020 crowdfunding site. Start at www.jessespaddle.org, click on Jesse’s Paddle, and the link to the crowdfunding will appear.

At the crowdfunding site, donors can donate in general, on behalf of a friend who has created his or her own crowdfunding page, or create their own pages.

The 2020 Jesse’s Paddle Silent Auction is moving online. To see the items that have been donated, again start at www.jessespaddle.org, click on Jesse’s Paddle and the link to the silent auction. Bidding opens June 18 and continues through July 18.

This year’s kayak raffle is online, featuring an Old Town Vapor 12XT solo kayak. There are tabs for the online auction and raffle tickets (and links to both at www.jessespaddle.org. click on Jesse’s Paddle): https://admin.charityauctionstoday.com/np/orgs/1988 26/auctions https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/t/jkmf-kayak-raffle98fc18d4ef

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Calendar Fri., June 19

Tues., June 23

ART STUDIO: GUSTAV AND BIRCH TREES

RAISED BED GARDENING

Brief bio of Gustav Klimt and an easy art project, 2:30 PM. Supplies needed: small canvas or paper taped to a piece of cardboard, cotton balls or Q-tips, yarn or thick string, tape, paint, black pen or marker, clothes pin (optional), rubber band (optional). This program is meant for youth. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6754090

Join Master Gardener Neelam Strom as she demonstrates and discusses the process of starting a raised bed garden, 10:30 AM. Register: https://wocesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/676 8154. Registration closes 24 hours before the program begins. For those uncomfortable with Zoom, call in via the phone number on the Zoom link, use the Germantown number.

TRIMPER’S GREENMARKET Fridays through Thanksgiving - Trimper’s Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will include all types of produce including mushrooms, fruits and vegetables as well as flowers and herbs.

Farms interested in participating can apply online at www.trimperrides.com.

Sat., June 20 MANAGE YOUR WATER WORKSHOP Learn how runoff from your property affects our streams and rivers and learn simple techniques to help reduce runoff, 10:00 AM. All are welcome to join the virtual workshop by registering by June 19 at stonegatehoasalisbury@gmail.com and a link to the Zoom meting will be sent to participants.

MIDDLE GRADES BOOK CLUB The group will discuss the book Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater, 2:00 PM. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Register: https://worcersterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6758706.

Wed., June 24 OCEAN CITY BLOOD DRIVE Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM. Make your appointment here: https://donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/d rive_schedule/5955, use code OCCC. All presenting donors will receive a custom Blood Bank of Delmarva face mask. Blood donors and staff are asked to stay home if they are not feeling well.

OPEN AIR JOB FAIR FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Sun., June 21 THE BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Sundays through Aug. 30 - Located on Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM 1:00 pm. Special senior shopping time from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM. www.berlinmainstreet.com

Mon., June 22 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING The meeting will be held via conference call, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIES Mondays through Aug. 31 - Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. 410-289-2800, ococean.com/events

Sturgis Park Pavilion, River Street, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. More than 40 employers offering competitive wages, signing bonuses, flexible hours and more. Free to attend and no registration required. Come prepared to apply and interview. Social distancing in effect; wear face masks. Transportation resources on site. Training resources on site.

Info: mpursel@co.worcester.md.us or 410632-3110. For those unable to attend, visit: www.co.worcester.rnd.us/depanments/HR /Jobs, mweJobs.marvtand.gov, oceancttv.org and ocvtshor.com for online POsdODs.

appointment here: https://donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/d rive_schedule/5956, use code OCCC. All presenting donors will receive a custom Blood Bank of Delmarva face mask. Blood donors and staff are asked to stay home if they are not feeling well.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Meeting via Zoom, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. This is an informal gathering of people whose lives are directly or indirectly affected by the caregiving needs of another. The group is an opportunity to share in the wisdom, insight and humor of fellow caregivers. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

PLANT CLINIC (ADULT) Ask Master Gardener Ginny Rosenkranz plant and gardening questions, 3:30 PM. Participants can even show her their plants via the Zoom platform. Registration closes 24 hours before the event begins. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/67 78767. For those unable to connect via Zoom, call the fist number on the Zoom invitation and that will allow you to listen and talk.

SYNETIC THEATER (YOUTH) Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 7:00 PM. A series of hilarious sketches synthesizing music, ballet and clowning. Attend the Drive In style live screening, register to see the show on Zoom or watch the recording on the library’s Facebook page from June 26-29. https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/ 6780462

LGBTQ+ READERS ADVISORY Join the group for a panel discussion of LGBTQ+ literature, 7:00 PM. Registration ends 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/

6763322. For those having audio problems, call in using the phone number listed on the Zoom invite.

ONGOING EVENTS SUMMER READING FOR ADULTS ‘IMAGINE YOUR STORY’ Through Aug. 21, earn badges for the grand prize of a $100 Amazon gift card. Ways to earn badges include: read books; every second book review: Imagine your review and write outside the box; attend a virtual program; check out a library database; and write a letter to someone in an assisted living facility. Ask a Worcester County library staff member for details.

PROGRAMS ON FACEBOOK Worcester County Library programs are live on Facebook every weekday morning. Like and follow Worcester County Maryland Library. Fun activities are on the library’s Instagram accounty daily as well.

‘LIBRARY TO GO’ All five Worcester County libraries are able to offer their materials currently available at each branch. There are three ways to place an order: call your local branch (9:30 AM 4:30 PM), use the webform or select items in the library’s catalog (you’ll need to use the “Narrow Your Search” option on the left to limit results to your local branch). Schedule a pick-up time between 10:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Worcester County Library bookdrops are now open as well. www.worcesterlibrary.org, askus@worcesterlibrary.org

DIAL-A-STORY Call 888-964-2686 to hear a children’s book read by a librarian. Updated every week on Wednesday.

ADULT VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB The group will discuss “The Prettiest Star”

by Carter Sickels, 5:30 PM. Registration ends 24 hours before the program begins.

Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/ 6766577.

BAY WISE LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP Presented by Kate Patton, Executive Director of the Lower Shore Land Trust, 7:00 PM. All are welcome to join the virtual workshop by registering at stonegatehoasalisbury@gmail.com and a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to participants.

Thurs., June 25 OCEAN CITY BLOOD DRIVE Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM. Make your

INDUCTED Thirteen Worcester Prep students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the International Thespian Society on March 5. International Thespian Society is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in theatre. Pictured, in front, from left are Natalie Foxwell, Waverly Choy, Summer Walker, Lexi Willey and Hannah Perdue; middle row, Bryn Elliott, Will Mears, Nathan Oltman, Chipper Becker and Joseph Schwartz; and in back, Upper School Dance/Drama Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, Cole Lamson-Reich, Daniel Chen, Teague Quillin, Middle/Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby.

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