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End of drinks to go? Maybe not quite yet By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) The days of carrying out boozy drinks from local restaurants and bars could be numbered if members of Worcester County’s liquor licensing board stick with an order issued late last week. The order — given in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement on June 15 that he is the lifting the covid-
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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Though it only lasted for three days, the screams of jets pushing several G’s while performing high-speed twists and turns over the resort area still linger in memories now that the 14th annual Ocean City Air Show is in the books. The show itself took place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, though early specta-
Grease rags leading to unexpected fires By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Buddy Nichols, owner of 28th Street Wash N Dry, is seeking information following a recent dryer fire involving grease rags that caused extensive damage and shuttered the business for weeks of repairs. On June 11, Nichols was contacted
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Besides running 28th Street Wash N Dry for nearly two decades, Nichols owns three additional laundromats in Ocean City. Nichols said staff members at Mother’s have exercised decisive actions in similar cases previously. “We’re having it happen at least once See GREASY Page 3
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tors were able to grab a glimpse of what the planes could do on Friday during practice sessions along the resort beach. This year, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlined the event and were joined by supporting demonstrations from the Geico Skytypers, A-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-22 Raptor Demo Team. See AIR Page 4
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Greasy rags can catch fire during, after ride in dryer Continued from Page 1 a year,” he said. “Of course, no one comes forward and says, ‘let me pay for the damage,’ it’s like a hit and run.” Ocean City Fire Marshal Josh Bunting said highly combustible grease rags, generally from restaurants, have been known to ignite while being laundered. “We have instances in the past … that were likely caused due to either the washing machine’s inability to get all the oil out or the dryer,” he said. Bunting said cleaning rags from restaurants and eateries are often traced to dryer-related blazes. “We typically see it when commercial restaurants are wiping down flat top grills and [comparable] things and then laundering those rags afterwards,” he said. In many instances regional hotel operations have taken proactive measures to minimize the threat. “A lot of the larger commercial dryers, they’ll install a longer cooling cycle that provides a longer period of time to allow the things to cool down,” he said. Bunting said numerous restaurants contract linen-cleaning services, but in some cases other methods are deployed. “Some restaurants have their own linen cleaning on site, some use the hotel that they’re attached to and some use laundromats,” he said. “There are other agencies that have started using commercial laundry services, especially for their greaseladen stuff.” Nichols suspects cost-cutting measures are behind a number of
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prior laundry-facility fires. “They’re grease rags [and] it’s expensive to get them done properly so people go around that,” he said. Nichols said some restaurants use laundromats as a back-up option if supplies run low. “They send people down there to wash stuff,” he said. “They’re telling a barback or a dishwasher, ‘go down, do these but hurry up and get back here,’ so they don’t sit there and wait.” The lack of simple oversight is crucial, Nichols said. “Once that thing sits, it’s just a giant slow burning wick,” he said. “It’s saturated and it’s going to go.” Bunched up rags unable to dissipate heat are typically the cause of laundry fires, Bunting said. “Those are usually when we see it, when they come out of the dryer and they’re either sitting in the dryer in a tight bundle or even compacted,” he said. Nichols said the risk lingers for hours after rags are removed from dryers. “You could come dry them, place it in a bag and go back to your restaurant or hotel and the bag can catch fire hours later,” he said. “It sits in there real hot and the gases get together and all of a sudden something starts.” Bunting said proper cooling procedures are vital to avoid sparking a flame. “Allow them to go through the full cool-down cycle,” he said. “Make sure that when they are removed they’re spread out a bit to allow them to properly cool and not bundled up tightly.” See GREASE Page 5
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Continued from Page 1 Other acts that participated in the show included the SOCOM ParaCommandos, Mike Wiskus, C-17 Globemaster III, an L-39 Cold Warera jet demonstration, and the C-5M Super Galaxy. “The show went off perfectly and the weather certainly cooperated, which helped tremendously,” Chris Dirato, the director of public relations for the Ocean City Air Show said on Tuesday. Dirato said the attendance this year far exceeded what the show has attracted in the past. Also, he said last year’s air show took place in August – versus the typical time slot in June – because of covid-19, suggesting 2020 numbers should be ignored. “Suffice to say there were hundreds of thousands in attendance each day,” Dirato said of this year’s show. In addition to people physically in attendance, organizers of the show allowed people all over the world to watch the high performing jets swoop into death-defying acts over the internet. In 2020, organizers introduced a
live stream of the air show because of social distancing measures that were in place, and the stream continued for this year’s show. “The live stream was well received, as it has been in each market where it has been utilized,” Dirato said. “It’s great to be able to offer folks around the world the opportunity to see the OC Air Show.” Dirato did not provide numbers regarding how many people paid for tickets ranging from $22.50 for a seat in Drop Zone Beach, to $399 to watch the show from a penthouse suite, but it is fair to say the hundreds of thousands stated in previous comments accounted for those watching from their slice of heaven on the beach, hotel rooms, the Boardwalk, homes and condos. “It certainly felt like it was really strong,” Susan Jones, the executive director of the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association said. “We had a lot of properties that were sold out. And we had a lot of people that just came into town Friday without reservations that we tried to help find rooms for the weekend. It was difficult, we did it, but it was diffiSee AIR Page 5
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Staffing shortage better, but not solved By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) While workforce shortages still plague many Ocean City businesses this year, the outlook is not quite as ominous as it was at the beginning of the summer. Susan Jones, the executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association, said this week that businesses are still struggling somewhat, especially with record high tourist numbers, but the
addition of more foreign workers has helped. Jones said Ann Marie Conestabile with United Work and Travel told her that as of Monday, 700 J-1 international students were living and working at the resort. While still a far cry from the 4,000 that came to work pre-covid, the number was encouraging. “It’s certainly better than last year in terms of the J-1s,” Jones said. “But it’s nowhere near what we normally
Grease rags combust in dryers Continued from Page 3 The aftermath of the June 11 blaze is costing Nichols around $8,500 for a replacement dryer, with overall repair costs estimated at $50,000. “We’re looking at being closed two weeks for repairs,” he said.
To this point involved parties have failed to surface, Nichols said. “We’re not after the grunt that got sent there,” he said. “We want the establishment that sent them there to come forward and they should be paying for the damages.”
Air show crowd boosts business Continued from Page 4 cult.” She said she came across one woman from Ohio who was in town with her three kids. The woman was driving through the area as they headed home from Virginia Beach, and after hearing about the air show, decided to swing by Ocean City to check it out. The woman had never been to the resort area before and did not know where to stay. So, Jones helped her find a place, though it was not cheap. She explained that the average cost for the past weekend to stay in a hotel was $500 - $600 per night, for a midlevel room. “Rates have gone up dramatically
this summer,” she said. “Last summer they were giving it away because of covid, but even from 2019, and that’s primarily because a couple of different things: They’re paying people a lot more, nobody is making minimum wage, really, so the cost of wages has risen dramatically, [along with] the cost of goods and services.” With the 14th annual show now concluded, organizers are already beginning to plan for the 2022 air show. “Folks can look forward to yet another exciting show, that’s for sure,” Dirato said. “It will be the 15th annual OC Air Show and we’re expecting to announce another exciting performer lineup in the not-too-distant future.”
see. Which is probably a good thing because there’s nowhere to house them.” Some employers, like Jolly Roger Amusement Park, have also added H2B Nonimmigrant Temporary Workers to their fleets. Some owners are also still toying with the days they are open to accommodate a lack of workers to cover all shifts. For example, Macky’s Bayside was closed Wednesday, and some other businesses are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Jones said several Boardwalk spots were also closed last Sunday. Hiring signs are still peppered throughout the resort at many spots as well, so anyone looking for a job can likely still get hired, even this far into the summer.
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Carryout cocktails exception not quite over Continued from Page 1 tion date based on a state law that passed during the 2021 session allowing for an extension of the practice until 2023. “The new carryout and delivery statute for alcoholic beverages … requires the board to make a finding of fact before it can adopt a regulation authorizing carryout and delivery,” Board Attorney Tom Coates explained via email Wednesday. “Once the board receives a request to adopt the carryout and delivery legislation, the board will conduct a hearing and it will be in a position to make a decision on the matter.” A news release issued Tuesday explained the details of the initial decision, which license commissioners discussed at a meeting last week. “The governor’s executive orders for carryout and delivery of alcoholic beverages will expire effective July 1, and all alcoholic beverage license holders in Worcester County will cease all carryout and delivery of alcoholic beverages, which were permitted solely through the executive orders,” the release said. The information was emailed to license holders late last week, but with a busy weekend on the horizon, and many business owners struggling with staff shortages, it took some time to get around.
Susan Jones, the executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association, said many business owners were just getting clued in to the impending change at the beginning of this week. “I really believe that people just assumed when the legislation passed it was passed, period, end of story, and they’re too busy to be reading their emails from us,” she said. “They don’t have time to worry about what’s happening on July 1.” Statewide, the Maryland License Beverage Association and Restaurant Association of Maryland have taken a strong stance in favor of going along with the new law and extending the permissions. “As you may know, the restaurant/bar industry has been devastated by the covid pandemic, and it will likely take several years for our industry to fully recover from losses and rebuild business to pre- pandemic levels,” the statement from the organizations said. “Our industry continues to rely on assistance and programs from every level of government on our long road to recovery.” Locally, though, Jones said Ocean City business owners have mixed feelings. “We do have people who are on both sides of the fence,” she said. “There are some who feel like, ‘OK, we
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Ocean City officials unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding in connection with Marlin Fest. The event will take place at the Third Street baseball fields from Aug. 2-6, will be free to the public and will feature a live stream of the White Marlin Open weigh-ins via large screen televisions.
Marlin Fest list of terms gets city approval Council agrees to provide $14.9K of in-kind services for live streaming weigh-ins By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Organizers of Marlin Fest – an event in August that allows people to watch weigh-ins of the pelagic royalty during the White Marlin Open tournament – reached an agreement with the Ocean City mayor and City Council on Monday
that requires the former to pay $2,891 in fees with the understanding that they would get $14,880 worth of in-kind services from the city. The “Marlin Fest” segment of the White Marlin Open will take place at the Third Street ballfields from Aug. 2 to 6 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. The event is free to the public and will feature a live stream of the tournament via large screen televisions as well as nearly 30 vendors selling things like food, alcohol, and tournament merchandise.
A draft version of the MOU was first reviewed by the City Council on April 27, when event organizers Madelyne Rowan and Sasha Motsko met with them during a work session. During the review in April, the council approved the event with inkind services up to, and consistent with the number of in-kind services provided in 2019. Organizers were also required to pay the town a facility and one-time vendor fee totaling $2,891. Rowan and Motsko raised issue
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Organizers granted leeway with vendor fees “We can’t even make our money back ... we’re losing money on vendors,” Rowan said at the time. “We’re asking for some leeway here.” And leeway she was given, but mainly because the event falls within a gray area when it comes to fees. During a meeting in May, Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said the fee schedule was set up for Northside Park specifically because the city has a concession stand there. When events take place at the park, organizers bring in vendors to sell food and the city loses out on money. To offset
the loss, the city charges a fee. But for parks like the Third Street ballfields, a concession stand does not exist and the need for the fee was questioned. Another concern raised at the April council work session was inkind services for the festival. In the past, the city provided the White Marlin Open with trash cans as well help from police and public works, along with a shuttle to and from the White Marlin Open at the Harbour Island Marina. The city’s estimated value of those services was
$20,000. This year, though, the shuttle will not be used. Ultimately, Councilman John Gehrig moved to provide up to $20,000 of in-kind services, at the time, and have the vendor pay the $75 vendor fee, which gained unanimous approval. Ocean City Private Events Director Lisa Mitchell told the council on Monday that she met with the city manager, budget manager and special events director and reviewed the 2019 costs submitted by the depart-
ments for in-kind services and it was agreed that the total was $14,880.19. “This amount was from expenses quantified by both the department and the budget manager as being a direct expense to the added tasking for the event,” Mitchell said. “Also, the MOU after that was included was reviewed by both the White Marlin Open representatives as well as the city solicitor.” Councilman Mark Paddack moved to approve the MOU, which was seconded by Councilman Lloyd Martin then approved, 6-0.
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City council tables changes to dog license requirements By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) A move to eliminate Ocean City’s requirement of a municipal dog license to use park facilities was thwarted on Monday after one councilman suggested the matter needed to be discussed further. Council members agreed on June 1 to eliminate the need for dog owners to license their furry pals with the city when applying for a permit to use the 94th Street dog park because an additional requirement was to have a license from the county. As it is, when a person applies for a dog park permit, they must go to the offices at Northside Park at 125th Street, then to City Hall on Third Street for the license. The original proposal to
change the process was to either have the Northside Park offices provide the licenses or eliminate the requirement all together. “We got down the road of eliminating [the license] when a councilman asked why we have it all,” City Attorney Heather Stansbury said on Monday. When Stansbury presented a reworked ordinance to the council during a meeting on Monday, Councilman Mark Paddack questioned its effectiveness. Paddack was the councilman she referred to as being the one who suggested eliminating the dog license. The ordinance Stansbury presented would eliminate the city’s dog requirement while sticking with Worcester County’s licensing as well as proof that
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Ocean City officials tabled plans to modify a requirement for dogs to be licensed by both Worcester County and the town to use park facilities like the playground at 94th Street that is designated for canines.
the dog was vaccinated for rabies. Paddack asked council to withdraw the new ordinance because the possession of a county license did not guarantee that the dog received its rabies vaccination. Instead, Paddack suggested the issue be kicked back to a future work session for the council to discuss and hammer out even more. During that work session, Paddack suggested a member of the county animal control, city animal control, police chief, and Director of Recreation and Parks Susan Petito be in attendance. “It really doesn’t have a sense of urgency,” Councilman Tony DeLuca said as he seconded Paddack’s motion. DeLuca said he felt the city needs to be more concerned about safety and rabies and make the necessary changes
right the first time. Mayor Rick Meehan asked whether council really needed to hammer this out even more, saying it should go to the Recreation and Parks committee for discussion then presented to council with a favorable recommendation. Paddack said the city requires dogs to be vaccinated and that the parks department was not necessarily concerned about the dog license. Councilman Matt James asked Stansbury if the county dog tag is issued when a dog gets its rabies vaccination, and she said it was. Still, Paddack thought the issue needed more discussion and moved to table it and bring it back for a future work session. Council members agreed, 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent from the vote.
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Ocean City gives thumbs-up to rebranding By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Ocean City Council members have unanimously approved of the plan Tourism Director Tom Perlozzo has rolled out to rebrand the resort to improve tourism and the clientele that comes to visit. During a mayor and council meeting on Monday night, the new director of tourism and business development presented his plan, which includes collecting data through research at a cost of more than $200,000, and then implementing strategies that target individuals based on their location and demographics. He told the council that he met with Communications & Marketing Director Jessica Waters in May before he began his new role. He and Waters, who had been handling the tourism post on an interim basis in addition to her regular duties, discussed the city’s approach to building tourism, then came up with a strategy, development, and analysis plan to rebrand the city. The plan Perlozzo presented to council was the same one he presented to the Tourism Committee last week that gained a favorable recommendation. Perlozzo recapped what was done
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Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo gained approval from the mayor and city council to execute a plan to rebrand Ocean City.
in the past with slogans and campaigns such as “10 Miles of Memories,” “Fun Family,” and “Vacation Days,” and how things have changed since then. But just as places like Myrtle Beach, the State of Oregon, Ocean City, New Jersey, and Galveston, Texas, have established unique identities that are place-driven, Ocean City needs to do the same by summing up the beliefs and characteristics that it wants to protect. With those beliefs, Perlozzo explained, a
new customer base can be developed. The city has a surplus of $490,000 in a fund that is set to expire on June 30. When it expires, the money will be reallocated, according to City Manager Doug Miller. Councilman Peter Buas questioned how the money would be spent, and Perlozzo said he plans to allocate a minimum of half of that for research. The other half would be used for geo-targeting or geofencing. Geofencing, he explained, is a method that allows the city to target
people by demographics and interests. Perlozzo said his focus is to beef up the area in September – for reasons surrounding the pop-up rally. So, he can target golfers and deliver messages with golf packages to them directly. “I’ve heard the term ‘harpooning,’” Perlozzo said. “That’s kind of what we’re going to go out and test.” The council threw their support behind the plan, voting 6-0 in favor of him moving forward. Councilman John Gehrig was not in attendance.
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Wheel off Boardwalk keeps turning By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) The “Big Wheel,” on Wednesday, was being erected, again, but in its new location at Trimper Rides after the owner agreed to remove one ride so the massive Ferris wheel could fit. Michael Wood, the owner of Wood Entertainment Company in San Antonio, Texas, said he agreed to remove a ride called “Techno Power,” and shuffle the “Magnum” and “Rock ‘n Rolla,” so that the “Big Wheel” could be positioned on the Trimper’s property and not hang over the Boardwalk. Two weeks ago, Trimper Rides was directed by the mayor and City Council to either take down the Ferris wheel because it extended more than 10 feet over the Boardwalk or move it back – a request that was made just days after the theme park’s president, Antoinette Bruno, hosted a ribboncutting to celebrate the opening of the ride. During a City Council meeting on June 7, Bruno told council the ride could not be moved because of a business deal she made with Wood’s company that included the “Big Wheel” and three other rides. She explained that removing one of those rides could void the deal.
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Crews were seen shuffling amusements around at Trimper Rides this week to make room for the “Big Wheel” Ferris wheel, which was originally installed so it extended more than 10 feet over the Boardwalk until Ocean City council members advised the owner to move it or take it down.
Wood ultimately agreed to remove one ride, though it was a costly decision. “It’s hard to estimate how much I’ll lose...probably about $20,000 a week in gross revenue,” Wood said on Wednesday. “It’ll probably be close to a six-figure loss of revenue.” Wood said he could have left Ocean City with his rides with the attitude that he had had enough, but in the long term, it would not serve his company well. Instead, he added, it was more about the customer and following through with an expectation that he set. The overwhelming support from the community to keep the wheel in Ocean City also weighed heavily into his decision, Wood said, and even though financially it will not be a big gain, he may possibly break even at the end of the day. “At the end of the day, if we want to do this again, we need to treat our customer right, and doing that is what we’re doing,” he said. “I see no reason why we wouldn’t be here next year, now that we know where the property lines are.”
Wood said surveys are typically reviewed before erecting a ride, but in the case of Trimper Rides, he installed the “Big Wheel” without doing so. He has owned up to his mistake and said it is now behind him. “What’s done is done. I said it was our fault, and we’re paying for our mistake,” Wood said. Leaving with the ride was an option he considered, but ultimately, he likened that to announcing that the Rolling Stones were the headlining act of a concert. If the Stones said they wanted an extra $5,000 to play, the promoter could either tell the band to take a flying leap or cough up the money. Wood explained it would be in the promoter’s best interest to pay the $5,000 if they are looking toward the future of the business. A decision based on money, he added, will not pay in the long run. Wood said the installation of the “Big Wheel” is expected to be completed by Friday, just in time for an inspector to check the ride over before allowing the owner to recommission it.
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Ocean Downs returning to normal with fans By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) On a brisker than usual morning last Wednesday, longtime standardbred driver Barry Kingston emerged from the barn at Ocean Downs racetrack with his horse, Charlie Undercover. The duo had just finished a grueling training session that began hours earlier. Charlie was huffing and puffing with exhaustion — the way anyone would have after a rough workout — and Kingston was cooling him down. A veteran racer who’s been in the business for more than 50 years, Kingston is one of several drivers who trained his horse that morning in preparation for a Wednesday night race. The track is hosting live racing — with spectators, following an almost fan-less 2020 season due to covid — on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays through Sept. 15, with the exception of the Fourth of July. And for drivers like Kingston, the return to normal is welcome. “It’s different, of course,” Kingston said of last year’s empty grandstands. “I’m sure it was different for the horses also because they’re used to the excitement of when you’re coming in front of the grandstand, people hollering.”
Peter Symanski, the director of racing at Ocean Downs, said 40 races were held last year with online betting only. And while the number of races was not that much less — he said the track will hold about 45 in a typical year — the entire experience was different without fans. “We probably have the best attendance on the East Coast,” he said of the number of spectators who come to watch the races. “We get bodies like nobody gets bodies.” He attributed some of that to the casino attached to the clubhouse, which brings in people who filter over to the races, and vice-versa. “It’s a symbiotic relationship between the races and the casino,” Symanski said. “The best days at the casino are basically race days, so it works out well in that respect.” The races also provide what Symanski called a “perfect segue” for vacationers. “They go to the beach during the day, come to the races at night,” he said. “They’re always looking for entertainment that we provide.” Since live racing returned June 6, the number of race spectators is pretty close to the 2019 season, Ocean Downs General Manager Bobbi Sample said via email. But even with the crowds ramping back
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up, she said it will be difficult to make up for the revenue that was lost last year in one race season. “Covid had a significant impact on the casino and racing revenues at Ocean Downs last year,” Sample said. “Both the casino and the clubhouse simulcast operation were closed for 95 days and reopened with signifi-
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In home sales, buyer pays most closing costs By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 25, 2021) Buyers usually pay most of the closing costs associated with a purchase, of which, transfer and recordation taxes are one piece of the total closing costs. Customary in the state of Maryland is a split of transfer and recordation charges between a buyer and a seller. Section 14-104(b) of the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland provides that, unless otherwise negotiated in the contract or provided by state or local law, the cost of any recordation tax or any
state or local transfer tax shall be shared equally between the buyer and seller. In Worcester County, the transfer and recordation fees total 1.66 percent of the purchase price. Recordation tax is an excise tax imposed by the state of Maryland for the privilege of recording a sale in the land records. The current recordation tax is $6.60 per thousand of value, and this number does not change if the trans-
Questions sought for OP forum (June 25, 2021) The Ocean Pines Elections Committee is seeking questions for a planned second candidate forum for the 2021 Board of Directors election. The date of the forum is yet to be announced, but committee Chairman Steve Habeger said it would likely be a virtual forum held before the end of June. To submit questions for the forum, email elections@oceanpines.org.
The first forum was held on June 9 and is now viewable on the Ocean Pines YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/x71qsDXIBYI. Candidates this year are, in ballot order, Frank Daly, Stuart Lakernick, David C. Hardy and Richard Farr. Two seats on the Board will be up for election this year: those currently held by Daly and Frank Brown. The seven-member volunteer board is the governing body of Ocean Pines.
action is for the purchase of a home. However, discounts are available for refinances. Real estate transfer taxes are taxes imposed on the transfer of title of real property. In most cases, it is an ad valorem tax that is based on the value of the property transferred. In Maryland, the transfer tax is a total of 1 percent of the sales price. One-half of the 1 percent is payable to the county, and the other half is payable to the state. Discounts are available for primary residences and first-time homebuyers: • If a buyer is going to live in the home year round, the first $50,000 is exempt from the .5 percent county transfer tax, which nets to a $250 dis-
count (.5 percent of $50,000). This discount is customarily split between buyer and seller in our area unless otherwise agreed upon. • If a buyer is a first time Maryland home buyer and the home is going to be a primary residence, one half of the state transfer tax is waived, and the other half of the state transfer tax is paid for by the seller. There is no additional cost to a seller to work with a first time homebuyer, unless the first time homebuyer addendum states otherwise. This is a state program, so there is no break on the county side. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
Racetrack took major hit in ’20 Continued from Page 13 races, which had an effect on the overall number of people on the premises making money. “The vast majority of the wagering on our races was generated at other tracks through our simulcast signal,” she said. “In that scenario, the revenue to the track is a much smaller percentage than what is generated from wagering at our track.” She also said the amount of payout money was reduced due to the strains the pandemic put on the industry. “Purse money in Maryland is generated from a portion of the taxes on the casino revenue from all casinos,” she explained. “It is split between thoroughbred and standardbred racing and then allocated to the racetracks based on the percentage of the live race days run at each track in the breed. Since the casinos were closed for so long and reopened with capacity constraints that affected revenue, the purses were lower than they were in 2019.” Ocean Downs only does standardbred racing, in which horses pull
drivers on lightweight, two-wheeled carts called sulkies. In thoroughbred racing, a jockey sits astride the horse and guides it. Ocean Downs holds 10 to 12 races a night, usually with eight horses per race running twice around the halfmile track. Symanski said each horse races only once per night because of the effort it takes and added that many steps are taken to ensure the horses and drivers stay heathy and safe. And while winning is usually the goal, Kingston said he is in it for more than that. “You wouldn’t mess with these things unless you admire what they do,” he said. “You’re always rooting for them but it’s just not possible to win all the time.” Symanski also spoke to the relationship between drivers and their horses, many of whom have raised them since they were young. “There’s a lot of love involved in the business,” he said. “You watch your kid grow up, you want them to do good.”
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Summer meals program begins next week Pickups at Snow Hill, Berlin and Pocomoke City schools set from June 28-July 29 By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) For years, Worcester County Public Schools officials have offered summer meal programs to ensure students in lower income areas do not go hungry when the school year ends. And next week, that program will start up again in Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke. “WCPS understands there are students in our system that are in need of healthy and nutritious meals. Those needs do not end on the last day of school in June,” Chief Financial Officer Vincent Tolbert said via email this week. “We are happy to participate in the Summer Meals Program which allows us to continue to offer meals to our students in the summer months.” Beginning Monday, June 28, and lasting until July 29, curbside meal pickup will be available from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thurs-
day, at Snow Hill Elementary, Pocomoke High and Buckingham Elementary for children and teens 18 and younger who are in need. The district will also sponsor sites at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Snow Hill; Lower Shore Family YMCA, Samaritan Shelter and Windy Gardens Apartments in Pocomoke; and Mallard Ridge Apartments in Berlin. Most community sites will begin June 28 and operate through Aug. 19, with meal times varying between sites. Tolbert said the summer meals program is federally funded and state administered. It has also received grants from the Humphreys’ Foundation. “The cost of the program varies from year to year based on several factors including number of days, number of students utilizing the program and the cost of food,” Tolbert explained. The meals offered include breakfast and lunch, the same ones that students would receive if they were in school. “USDA guidelines are used when creating menus,” Tolbert said of the
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food. “Our menus are composed of 100% fruit or vegetable juice, whole fruits, breads and grains which are whole-grain or enriched, lean meat or poultry or fish, and a variety of vegetables.”
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WEST Academy promotes STEM pathways By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools and the Office of Tourism and Economic Development are teaming up to provide the Worcester Enrichment in Science and Technology (WEST) Academy to county public, private and homeschool students. The weeklong program for students in or entering high school is scheduled for Aug. 2 to Aug. 6 at Worcester Technical High School. It is the first time the program has been offered by the county school system. “This year we are offering this unique opportunity to students who are advanced, have potential, or are
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tourism and agriculture in future summers,” Mills said. “It is our hope to increase the capacity of our local Worcester County workforce and support the industries and careers right here in our own backyard.” “The Office of Tourism and Economic Development have been fantastic partners in helping the WEST Academy come to fruition and we are grateful for the support from our County Commissioners.” Registration for the WEST Academy is still open but spots are limited. Students interested in the program can email Mills or Sangwan for more information at tjmills@worcesterk12.org and asangwan@worcesterk12.org, respectively.
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Reading program underway, runs until Aug. 6 Worcester County Library challenge keeps children engaged through summer (June 25, 2021) School is almost out and that means it’s time for Summer Reading at Worcester County Library. From June 21 to Aug. 6, Worcester County Library encourages reading by providing prizes and special activities to keep kids and teens engaged and entertained during those long summer months away from school. This year’s theme is “Tails And Tales,” with stories and activities focusing on animals and the natural
world. “Reading together as a family helps prevent summer learning loss and encourages strong communication and bonding,” said Assistant Director Rachael Stein. “In addition, we’re thrilled to be able to offer a variety of outdoor activities at our library branches this year.” The event kicked off with walk-up registration events throughout the week of June 21. The final event is at the Ocean Pines Branch— Saturday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30. Families can also register at http://worcesterlibrary.beanstack.org , or by visiting any library branch after June 26.
There are two ways to participate in the program: Paper Activity Sheets: Pick up an activity sheets at any branch during walk-up registration or at any branch of the library after June 26. Each activity earns a free book and an entry in the grand prize raffles. Each time readers earn a badge, they should take their activity sheet to the library to pick up a free book. Online with Beanstack or with Beanstack Mobile App: Log the books or minutes read to earn badges. Each badge earns a free book and an entry in the grand prize raffles. Earning a badge means a free book. There will be live in-person events
at each branch this summer, and the more popular virtual events will be continued as well. Registration is required for all events, live and virtual, at worcesterlibrary.libcal.com Families should bring a blanket to sit on at the outdoor events. Guests are responsible for their own safety and social distancing at these gatherings. Summer Reading: Tails and Tales is sponsored by DelVecchio’s Bakery, The Island Creamery, The Coffee Beanery, The Snowball Stand, Christmas Sweets, Delmarva Shorebirds, the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library, the Worcester County Library Foundation, and Eastern Shore Regional Library.
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Funnel cake easy to make at home; toppings can vary By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 25, 2021) There comes a time when carrots, celery and lettuce simply don’t cut it. One might look at me and wonder when was the last time you partook of such a meal? I love to eat, and I have no shame. My intriguing palate has had the opportunity to partake of the finest foods and at the same time my taste buds salivate at the thought of devouring the simplest tasty treats. Once a year I head to the Boardwalk for my day of pigging out. Pizza, burgers, French fries, cookies, ice cream and funnel cakes become one with my tummy. I eat a small portion and then offer the rest to my trusty feathered friends. Yes, the seagulls look forward to my annual visit. Tourists are probably thinking this woman has extraordinary will power, they have no idea I have just made a gluten of myself. Sometimes secrets can be good thing. Recently, mother came to visit me. A stroll on the Boardwalk was set into motion. If she only knew what a bad girl I have been. She asked me, “What is a funnel cake?” It just so happened we passed a place of business that sold them. We decided to share one. The hot, crisp, fried dough smothered in powdered sugar was a delight indeed. As we were nibbling away, the glistening ocean showed off its mysterious presence. A sparkling hue christened the natural ebb tide that links the present with the past. For a split second, the glittery pageantry allowed me to catch a glimpse of the “little girl” in my mother as she enjoyed her goodie. She is my mentor and best friend, and for one precious moment I saw mother in a completely different light. Much can be said in a moment of silence. For some, we were just passing thought. But for me, it was a bite I will never forget. Most of us are familiar with funnel cakes, but do you know their origin? It is believed that the crispy-fried confections were created by the Pennsylvania Dutch, a group of German immigrants who landed in Pennsylvania before the 19th century. The name “funnel cake” was derived from the method of drizzling the batter through a funnel into hot oil. The circular and crisscross pattern gives funnel cakes their unique look and crunchy texture. There is no doubt that carnivals
and boardwalks have kept this tradition alive. The good news is you can make it at home. Funnel cakes are so easy to make and are a great way to get the kids involved. Following are a few tips for mouthwatering funnel cakes. When frying funnel cakes, you will want to use a flavorless, refined oil like canola oil. Refined oils have a higher smoke point and are best for higher-temperature frying. Most of us do not have a funnel that is designed specifically for funnel cakes. No worries, any measuring cup with a spout will work. The key is to pour the batter into thin circular and crisscrossing patterns. The more nooks and crannies you are able to achieve, the crispier the cake. Chill the batter slightly before frying the funnel cakes. The chilled batter will yield a crispier texture. Toppings vary from fresh fruit, chocolate syrup, chopped peanuts, whipped cream and powdered sugar. In other words, what tickles your fancy. Personally, I think this is a case where getting back to the basics reign supreme. Lots of powdered sugar and a garnish of fresh fruit or mint takes first place in my book. In closing, if one is in the mood for funnel cake and does not want to fight the crowds, make them yourself. Your guests and family will be quite surprised. Enjoy!
Funnel Cakes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup whole milk 2 large eggs beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract canola oil for frying powdered sugar as a garnish fresh fruit as a garnish fresh mint as a garnish 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves. 2. In another medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and vanilla until well combined. 3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk until batter is fully combined and smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 4. Fill a large-sized cast-iron skillet with 3 inches of canola oil. Heat the oil to a temperature of 375 degrees. 5. Once the oil is heated, using a liquid measuring cup with a spout, slowly drizzle batter with thin circular
and crisscrossing strokes. The more nooks and crannies you can create, the crispier the funnel cake. Fry each side until the edges are golden brown, and bubbles in the batter appear, about 90 seconds per side. Place cooked funnel cake on a cooling rack for 30 seconds. Repeat
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Jellyfish Festival returning to downtown OC (June 25, 2021) Jellyfish Festival will return to downtown Ocean City over Labor Day weekend with an allnew lineup of musical performers, a craft beer experience, plus sports and fitness components for everyone to enjoy. “The music and atmosphere we’re going to provide is exactly what we need to celebrate the end of summer and getting back to normal,” said Brad Hoffman, the founder and director of Jellyfish Festival. “I’m excited our team will be bringing such a fun event to the Ocean City community and its visitors. All our artists are here to put on one great show for the public.” Hoffman and his production company, Live Wire Media & Events, are proud to present the headlining musicians for Jellyfish 2021: blues musician Anthony Gomes, acclaimed folk
rock performers Derek Woods Band, and a solo show by reggae rocker Ted Bowne of Passafire. Other performers include Ray Wroten, Troll Tribe, and Skribe. New acts will be added in the weeks to come to fill out the lineup. Gomes is one of the top draws on the Rock and Blues circuit today. A triple threat force as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Gomes’ latest record, “Containment Blues,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart. The Toronto native is known for high-energy shows and a dynamic stage presence. He has performed alongside modern blues legends including B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Jellyfish will be teaming up with Shore Craft Beer to bring the firstever craft beer tasting event to the
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OC residents object over ABH liquor license By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved the transfer of the liquor license from the former BJ’s on the Water to Windward OC LLC, which will be used for the recently opened Atlantic Beach House in the 41-year-old restaurant’s former space on 75th Street. The decision came despite a few objections from the residential community. Residents said they feared the adverse effects the restaurant’s live music and outdoor seating components might cause. Issues raised in one letter of opposition included proximity to residential areas, noise, trash and loitering. Another said that a sound barrier proposed by the new owners was “un-
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realistic.” Other letters suggested that the license commissioners restrict live music and outdoor seating after certain hours and restrict outside speakers, while one writer said residents’ concerns have already been realized. “The noise problems from ABH started as soon as they opened for the summer season,” wrote Frank Vernet, president of the Thee Christina C council of unit owners. “On Memorial Day Weekend, the band inside ABH was so loud that (our) residents could hear the constant racket inside their homes, even with all doors and windows closed.” Another letter objected to the new owners’ plan for a larger building on the property. “We fear what the callous new owners of this site will do to the peace and tranquility of our neighborhood when they move into their huge new venue,” wrote residents Carol Armstrong and Raymon Armstrong. “As you surely know, music that can be heard outside an establishment attracts loiterers who trespass on adjacent properties, sit upon (and sometimes damage) vehicles and leave trash.” Attorney Joe Moore, who represents the owners of Atlantic Beach House, said he and his clients have reached out to the local community to address the reservations over the new restaurant. “We met with the neighbors at the hearing and after the hearing and have given them the phone numbers
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Owners for the Atlantic Beach House on 75th Street secured a liquor license transfer from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners on June 16. The restaurant sits on the site of the former BJ’s on the Water. Local residents voiced concerns that the noise at Atlantic Beach House will be a nuisance to both them and the bayside ecosystem.
of the manager and owners and I have given them my card,” Moore said. “We have told them that we are going to be proactive and have invited them over to share the information on how we intend to go ahead.” Moore said his clients have even gone so far as to terminate the contract of a couple musical acts over the nature of the noise they created in an effort to appease the neighboring residents. “We’re trying to be good neigh-
bors. We did not ignore their concerns and actually reached out proactively,” Moore said. “I’m confident we can work with the residents to give them (the satisfaction) they need.” Moore added that a redevelopment plan is in the works for the property, but the restaurant will remain as-is at least through this season. The restaurants’ neighbors will have a say in those plans, which have already been approved by Ocean City government, Moore said.
Errors in Comcast story explained By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer Editor’s Note: This is a corrected version of a story that ran last week regarding a brief interruption of some channels to Comcast cable customers’ lineups. (June 25, 2021) Comcast subscribers in Ocean City may have noticed something temporarily missing from their cable lineups earlier this week.
For a short time June 14, CBS and NBC stations in Baltimore, and the Fox station in DC were not accessible. “Some of our customers ... in Ocean City briefly lost access to out-of-market stations WBAL, WJZ and WTTG,” said Kristie Fox, the Comcast Beltway Region vice president of communications. She explained that officials were assessing out-of-market channels and due to a system error in notifying some
customers of the proposed change, the channels were restored 36 hours later. Fox said she did not know exactly how long the stations had been missing. From one of the stations, Dan Joerres, the president and general manager of WBAL-TV, said via email when asked about the interruption that he was aware of “Comcast’s business decision to cease carriage of WBAL-TV in See COMPANY Page 23
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three for $50. See the painting online or visit the Lower Shore Land Trust Conservation Center in Snow Hill during the Garden Tour. Sponsors are: Chesapeake Bay Trust, Laura Jenkins, Baked Dessert Café, Eastern Shore Forest Products, Goody Hill Sand and Gravel, Rural Maryland Council, John and Jenny Bauer, Church Mouse Thrift Shop, As-
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Company failed to notify subscribers, restored channels Continued from Page 22 Ocean City and the surrounding areas.” He added that the station’s content is always available through online applications. Fox did not directly respond to that comment, but said the following: “As part of assessing carriage of outof-market stations amidst the changing business environment, CBS and NBC in Baltimore and FOX (DC) stations were scheduled to no longer be carried in Ocean City, but due to a system error in notifying some of its customers of this proposed change, service was fully restored and no additional changes are planned at this time.” If a change occurs to the cable lineup, Fox said customers will be notified “well in advance.” She also explained that it is not typical for local cable lineups to include out-of-market stations, which is how the Baltimore and DC channels are classified, and out-of-market stations are largely duplicative of the in-market affiliates’ content. She added that the in-market stations — which include WMDT and WBOC out of Salisbury — were accessible during the “brief interruption” of out-of-market stations.
Animal control reform presses on By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) After unanimous passage from the Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month, animal control reform legislation that targets kennels and breeders goes into effect on July 30. The new laws have received widespread praise from animal rights activists across the county, but some feel that Worcester still has more work to do — especially regarding animals owned by residents. “They did a really good job with what’s in this bill,” said Lenore Bennett, who owns Bayside Dog Training and All Paws Doggie Daycare. “My only concern is there are still a couple of loopholes that I want to close.” Bennett said she would like to see an advisory or appealing commission, for instance, to review decisions made by the County Animal Control Office. “If they’re not doing something, why aren’t they doing something? What do they need us to get them so they can (address an issue)?” Bennett said. “I want more transparency because there is little of it when decisions are made.” Bennett spoke to the commissioners when they passed the new legislation and mentioned instances of local dogs that froze to death after being left outside. There are provisions now that ban the tethering of animals outdoors in temper-
atures below 30 degrees or above 90 degrees. But according to Chief Animal Control Officer Glen Grandstaff, it is up to the state — not the county — to remove an animal from such conditions. “That’s our biggest concern — animals left out in extreme weather,” Grandstaff said. “(But) to remove an animal we have to remove it on the state code. The county codes don’t allow us to remove an animal. They’re just civil infractions.” Grandstaff said there have been state-level efforts to make changes to these policies, but nothing substantial has been enacted yet. Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, who has championed the animal control reform changes in the county, said right now the approach is to see how the most recent legislation works once enacted. “I suspect that we will discuss this bill again as it pertains to private owners,” Nordstrom said. “We don’t want to see — the commissioners don’t want to see — any animals abused. There are a lot of animal lovers in this county who seek out and publicize individuals they feel are abusing animals. We wanted to attack the past legislation for people who (breed and kennel animals) and are not treating the animals with the love and care they deserve. There’s a lot of outrage. People feel strongly — as we should.” Nordstrom said the commissioners
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Lenore Bennett said the pictured dog had been “tethered outside for years.” The owner was allowed to keep the dog because its rabbies vaccination was up to date, but Bennett said the dog had litters of uncared for puppies, Lyme disease, kidney failure and an injured leg. She said she was able to convince the owner to surrender the dog to her.
have no set plan as to when they’ll resume the discussion. Through roughly 11 years of advocacy work, Bennett has seen up close the squalor some pets live in. On top of exposure to extreme temperatures, she’s seen issues of overcrowding, lack of access to sanitary drinking water and untreated communicable diseases, proving that these problems are not unique to commercial entities. See PRIVATE Page 24
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Covid patients at zero; vaccine interest low By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) This week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a milestone of zero covid-19 deaths in a consecutive two-day period across the state, while at the same time Worcester County reported no virus-related hospitalizations. Sarah Yonker, the director of marketing at Atlantic General Hospital, said via email on Wednesday that the last covid patient left the hospital on June 17. And while the state’s positivity keep declining under 1 percent, Worcester’s are a little higher at 1.28 percent as of Thursday. However the number is still down compared to late last week, and hospital officials think the county is in a good place. “There is still the awareness of covid that comes with continued circulation of the virus in the community and, of course, the measures we’re continuing to take in the hospital to keep everyone
safe,” said Nicole Morris, a registered nurse and the infection prevention manager at AGH, via email. “I have not heard the staff express concern,” she continued. “Worcester County’s positivity rate has been under 1 percent since [June 9], and our last covid-19 positive inpatient was discharged on [June 17].” She added that a little more than 75 percent of healthcare workers are fully vaccinated. “Knowing your coworkers are vaccinated as well provides some comfort to staff,” she said. “We are still wearing masks in the hospital and health system to protect our patients, visitors and associates.” With that, Yonker said that staff members are concerned that vaccine clinics that have been hosted in the community lately have had low attendance. To help remedy that, she said Morris will attend the a Women’s Ministry health event, hosted by Mt. Zion
and St. James United Methodist, to talk about the importance of the vaccine and answer questions about attendees’ vaccine safety concerns. Vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers have administered more than 6.69 million covid-19 vaccines and a total of 73.4 percent of Marylanders had been vaccinated. • As of Wednesday, AGH had received a total of 16,455 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and 900 of the Johnson & Johnson for a total of 51.7 percent of vaccinated residents. • Hospital personnel had administered a total 11,505 covid vaccines as of Wednesday at hospital vaccine clinics. • A total of 10 second dose vaccines were given to people on the Boardwalk over the last week as a follow-up to first doses administered on Memorial Day. • The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics each week. For information about when and
where they will be held visit worcesterhealth.org/protect-menu/1726-worcester-county,-md-coronavirus-covid-19-i nformation-2020. Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 1.28 percent, a decrease from 2.59 percent last week. The state’s rate was 0.60 percent. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 461,953 confirmed cases of covid-19. • Worcester County has confirmed nine new cases since last week, bringing the county’s total cases since March 2020 to 3,692. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,483 cases and Ocean City had 943 Thursday. Worcester has recorded a total of 106 deaths from covid-19. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Heath; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC*
Private owners scope of animal control push Continued from Page 23 It can take some time to get a private owner issue resolved — if it gets resolved — all while the animals continue to suffer, she said. Bennett also pointed to ignorance and accessibility as obstacles. “Oftentimes people just don’t know or can’t afford something,” she said. “But you do get those folks that think it’s OK or just don’t care. Their brother (or whoever) moved away and left them with the animal and they don’t have an invested attachment.” Landlords can be an issue, especially with shelter, she said. Helping an owner amounts to little if a landlord won’t allow the animal inside the home. Bennett echoed Grandstaff’s frusPinball • Sk keeeball Prizes • Videos
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then another 48 hours to make a vet appointment. For the most part, the general public does work with us.” Grandstaff called attention to another problem, one that increases in the busier tourist season: pets left in hot cars. “A lot of people think it’s nice to take their dog to the grocery store or pharmacy,” he said. “They don’t realize how quickly it can get hot inside of the vehicle. At 75 degrees outside, it can get to 100 degrees inside a car. At 81 it can quickly rise to 130, 90 to 140 — that’s deadly. That’s going to kill any animal inside a vehicle. Leave your animal home this time of year — it’s just too hot. Even 5 or 10 minutes prove deadly.”
In deciding further actions to take, Nordstrom said a balance must be struck between animal rights and citizen rights. But ultimately, the onus is on ensuring that every animal owner is responsible. “Whether we can legislate better care is to be determined,” Nordstrom said. “These are things we’ll have to consider as a group and see if we want to add to the legislation that currently exists. We have a great start. We have more laws and text amendments on the books than ever before.” “I want every animal owner to be responsible. That’s everyone in the county, shore — everyone everywhere. Some people just don’t get it, unfortunately.”
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Small percentage slated to learn virtually in 2021-22 By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe the best place for students to learn is in-person, in the classrooms. But in some circumstances — as the covid19 pandemic spotlighted — a virtual learning environment works better. That is why officials recently Denise Shorts rolled out a digital program option for the 2021-22 school year and gave students the ability to opt in if they want to continue learning from home. “We really believe that kids learn best Annette Wallace face-to-face other than in some very, very unique circumstances,” said Denise Shorts, the chief academic officer for pre-K through eighth grade at Worcester County Schools. Those circumstances, she said, include reasons ranging from family members’ inability to get vaccinated for covid, to concerns over young students not able to get the shot.
“People in the community still have health scares,” she said. “There are a lot of legitimate reasons why people want to keep virtual with their kids.” For students in kindergarten through fifth grade, the deadline to opt in to the new virtual program was June 17. Shorts and Annette Wallace, the chief operating and academic officer for grades nine through 12, said 19 students in the lower grades will participate. The deadline for sixth through 12th grade students to opt in is June 30 and Wallace said 49 students have signed up so far. The groups will use different methodologies, with elementary students engaged in a locally designed program, and secondary students in the Blended Virtual Program offered by the Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium through Apex Learning. Overall, the number of students who opted in so far are a small percentage of the district’s total 7,000 students. Wallace said that may be a testament to the differences in the program offered during the pandemic. She explained that the new program requires much more screen time. Before, students had a flexible schedule
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Showell Elementary School first-grader Colt Ward participates in a virtual class during the 202021 school year before students were called back to in-person learning full time. A new virtual plan for the 2021-22 school year includes a lot more required screen time and separates virtual students from those learning in person.
that allowed them to complete their lessons outside of the regular school day if necessary, and they were not required to be on screen all day. “We really wanted to take a very equitable stance as far as access to the internet and support of parents at a time when we felt like parents shouldn’t have to choose between staying safe and returning to school,” Wallace said. “There was a very flexible attendance policy.”
For next year, the virtual classrooms will mirror real ones, with students required to be on screen learning during all school hours. “With more people vaccinated, and the metrics low, the virtual program needs to be something parents select because they want a virtual program not because they want to stay away from covid,” Wallace explained. Several informational sessions were See PROGRAM Page 27
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28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com June 25: Jimmy Charles Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight Every Saturday: Jim Long Live, 3-6 p.m. Every Sunday: DJ Wax, 10 a.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. July 1: Dust N Bones, 5-9 p.m.
49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com June 25: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; I&I Riddim Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 26: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; Stealing Savanah, 1-5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The
JOHNNY’S PIZZA 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / johnnyspizzapub.com
ON THE EDGE Lenny’s Beach Bar: Tuesday, June 29 through Thursday, July 1, 5-10 p.m.
Karl Malones, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nowhere Slow 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 27: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 28: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; I&I Riddim Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Cherry Crush, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 29: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directons, 5-9 p.m.; I&I Riddim Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
June 30: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:35 a.m. July 1: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
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STEM and golf team up in county By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Golf and the world of science, technology, engineering and math are making for an unlikely duo on Saturday at the Ocean City Golf and Country Club. After officials from NASA approached Dennis Naughton and Shawn Johnson, cofounders of the Snow Hill-based nonprofit Youth Care Center, the idea was formed to combine the two, with the objective being to introduce local youth to the world of STEM by pairing it with a fun activity. “Giving these kids (this kind of) exposure, it gives them confidence about themselves,” Naughton said. “It makes them aware of what’s going on out here in the real world, beyond their street.” “Ocean City Golf Course has been beyond generous. We get two pros, we get two tents, we get three tables. I did not expect that much generosity, but it’s a tribute to Buddy Sass and that he’s just that kind of person.” While organizing the free program, Naughton said that the country club was the clear best choice to help. The club’s senior golf professional Buddy Sass offered his services, along with two other professionals that work for the club,
and the club provided space at the opposite end of the driving range along with tents, tables and golf equipment. Chick-fil-A has sponsored the event and provides lunches. Participants are divided into two groups and each group alternates between STEM and golf activities, with Sass helping provide golf instruction. The program can handle around 30 children at once. June 19 was the first time the program occurred, with this Saturday
being the second. The YCC will look to provide the program as many weekends during the summer as it can, but as with any other program, availability is dependent on funding. “(Next year) we want to offer three sessions,” Johnson said. “They consist of four weeks, part virtual and part coming to the golf course on Saturday mornings — a hybrid camp. We’re looking for donors to assist us with funding. We need to raise about $75,000 to offer after-school math See YCC-NASA Page 29
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Program calls for more screen time, separate classes Continued from Page 26 held to inform students and parents of the new program and Wallace said officials followed up with phone calls to those who expressed interest. The students who opt to learn virtually next year will also be separated from their in-person classmates instead of on Zoom screens in the rooms. Shorts said the lower grades will have two classrooms — one for students in kindergarten, first and second grades and one for students in third, fourth and fifth grades — and the district will hire two new teachers to lead them. “We will advertise those positions,” she said. “It takes a creative skill set to be a virtual teacher. Some teachers really acquired a skill set for that and have done very well.” New teachers will also be hired to instruct older students who choose a virtual plan, which APEX will handle. Children from across Worcester County are participating in a program organized by the Youth Care Center in Snow Hill and NASA that pairs STEM with golf. The program first took place on June 18 at the Ocean City Golf and Country Club in Berlin and will happen again on Saturday. PHOTO COURTESY ALEXA NADWODNY AND BRANDON SHOCKLEY
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OUT & ABOUT
GARDENING
MOVIE MAKING
Tending to a pollinator garden in Ocean Pines, from left, are Maryland Coastal Bays Program staff members Liz Wist, education coordinator, and Chandler Joiner, environmental educator; with Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City members Shelley Cohen, President Steve Cohen, Bob Wolfing, Janet Wolfing and Sharon Peterson, administrative specialist. It's a project of the Ocean Pines Recreation Department and just one of the Kiwanis Club's community services.
Berlin Intermediate School student Delaynie Kerrigan creates a movie using the Stop Motion Studio app. Students have been working to plan their movies by creating story boards and then filming their movie frame by frame using animation techniques. Their final steps will be to create title and credit sequences and then bring everything together in iMovie, including adding voice narration and sound effects.
NEW MEMBER The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed a new member during a luncheon meeting at the Memorial Pavilion in White Horse Park. Regent Gail Weldin, center, and past Chaplain Ann Fowler administered the oath of membership to Jena Chambers, left. The granddaughter of a deceased chapter member, Chambers was admitted into the DAR on July 5, 2020. Her Revolutionary War ancestor is Capt. Matthew Purnell of Maryland.
INITIATION Initiation of new members into the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 on May 15 was held in the FlaigWagner Hall at the lodge. Exalted Ruler Ritchie Herron conducted the initiation.
INDUCTED GUEST SPEAKER Adriano “Bubba” Almony, celebrity bodyguard; chairman for Bodyguards Against Bullying, a global personal safety and anti-bullying organization; and Founder of Bubba’s Celebrity Basketball Game that raises awareness and proceeds for cancer, mental health and bullying, recently spoke to local youth about bullying, respect and pursuing their dreams. Almony, back left, spoke to the Berlin Heat Dance Team at the Berlin Police Department.
The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed nine new members during a ceremony on April 29. The featured guest speaker was WPS math teacher Cyndee Hudson. The inductees, from left, are senior: Ryan Brafman, Waverly Choy, C.C. Lizas, Graham McColgan; and juniors Ayush Batra, Sydney Lamson-Reich, Marshall Mumford and Megan Waller, Not Pictured: Lily Baeurle. The Cum Laude Society is a national organization founded in 1906 which honors the world’s academic excellence in secondary schools for the purposes of promoting excellence (Arete´), justice (Dike´), and honor (Time´). WPS is the only school on the Eastern Shore with an established Cum Laude Chapter where superior scholastic achievement is honored.
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YCC-NASA event introduces youth to new pathways Continued from Page 27 and literacy help from elementary to high school students.” Naughton said that the program has benefits even outside of STEM. “It’s like, look, you’re not going grow up to be professional golfers but this is an opportunity to see what goes on here and see how much fun it can be,” he said. “There’s probably 50 people working at this course. Shawn Johnson You get older, there’s a job opportunity.” The Youth Care Center has been in operation for more than 20 years with nearly 400 kids being reached in that time, Johnson said. The organization has long endeavored to offer activities that promote exercise, education and social inclusion to underprivileged children from Pocomoke City to Berlin. Other sports-based programs have included pitting local teens against members of Worcester County fire and police departments — an objective that Naughton said goes a long way into improving relations between authorities and the people they serve.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
New CIO Blue Water Development, a premier real estate investment and outdoor hospitality management company, recently named Carl Kruelle as chief investment officer. As the first CIO in Blue Water’s 19-year history, Kruelle will be based out of Blue Water’s corporate office in Ocean City. A graduate of the University of Carl Kruelle Delaware, Kruelle possesses over 20 years of experience in real estate investing, financing, asset management and capital raising. Prior to joining Blue Water, Kruelle was president of PEG Capital Partners, chief investment officer of Roch Capital, chief lending officer/chief credit officer of Applied Bank, and president and founder of Broad Creek Capital. In his new role at the company, Kruelle will manage all aspects of Blue Water’s investments. This will not only involve continuously assessing and analyzing the performance of the 21 properties that the company currently owns or manages (plus seven RV resorts and four hotels under development), but also supporting its strategic growth in the outdoor hospitality sector as a whole – with a particular focus on its rapid geographic
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expansion. Blue Water, founded by Jack and Todd Burbage in 2002, specializes in transforming properties to upscale/luxury assets by primarily focusing its portfolio on already-developed properties, with growth potential, in desirable locations near a body of water and/or public park lands. Blue Water also has extensive experience in the entitlement and ground-up construction of resort hotels and RV resorts. Learn more, visit https://bwdc.com/portfolio/. To contact Kruelle, email ckruelle@bwdc.com.
New location Katherine’s Keepers, a locallyowned home care agency, committed to providing high quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of the home setting, recently opened an office in
Ocean Pines, at 11021 Nicholas Lane, Unit 10 Berlin, Maryland 21811. The agency believes that everyone deserves to be cared for in a dignified manner, while nurturing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Under the direction of an experienced nurse, Katherine’s Keepers’ caregivers gain a thorough understanding of the individual needs of clients, ranging from personal care, including bathing, toileting, and ambulating, to companion care, including transportation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders. It offers flexible scheduling, covering needs ranging from a few hours per day to around-the-clock care. Katherine’s Keepers was founded in 2013 in Bel Air, Maryland by three women: Patti Dresher, Trish Getz and Carole Matejevich. In 2018, Dresher’s daughter, Megan, joined the team Continued on Page 30
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 29 after Getz’s retirement. Their dedication to providing high quality care has endured for the past eight years, earning Katherine’s Keepers the 2020 Best of Harford award for Senior Care. In May 2021, the business continued to grow, as Dresher’s son, John, opened the Worcester County office of Katherine’s Keepers in Ocean Pines. To learn more, call 410-497-8997.
Reither awarded Nancy Reither of Coldwell Banker Realty was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of RealTrends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, a ranking report produced by RealTrends and Tom Ferry International.
Reither is now a repeat member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” and ranked number 9 for transaction volume with 50 million in Nancy Reither closed sales and ninth for transactions with 90 sides for the state of Maryland. The America’s Best are ranked in 10 categories. RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranks over 18,500 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2020. All production numbers are independently verified by a third party to ensure accuracy and report integrity. This group of highly successful real estate sales agents represents the top 1 percent of all real estate practi-
tioners in the United States. To qualify for inclusion, an individual agent must have closed at least 50 transaction sides or $20 million in sales volume in 2020. For real estate agent teams, the minimum is 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume. “I’m pleased and honored to be ranked on this ranking of the country’s top residential real estate agents,” Reither said. “It represents the time and effort that we put into each client that we serve and how much work it takes to build a successful real estate career. The level of sales it takes to qualify makes it a special recognition.”
Joins foundation Shelbie Thompson has joined the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore as development and donor rela-
tions officer. Thompson will be working with the foundation’s development team in donor management operations, charitable giving development, donor relations, memberships, and events. Her professional experience includes sales and administration duties at the interS. Thompson national media group iHeartMedia, along with positions of staff writer for Metropolitan Magazine, and marketing associate at Choptank Communications. She is also on the board of directors for the Community Players of Salisbury and a graduate of Salisbury University. She is looking forward to helping donors fulfill their charitable interests in a meaningful way.
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, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 2-5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Closed Tuesday. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone!
■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ 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 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pick-up. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-280-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882
Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | 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 daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, 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.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Berlin, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm. More than 30 farmers, bakers, distillers and more. Live music, live bunnies, real bee hive and free kids art projects. https://www.berlinmainstreet.com/farmersmarket/
Mon., June 28 Fri., June 25 5TH ANNUAL TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin. Hosted by three spectacular courses in Ocean City. https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golf-magazine-tour-i nfo/the-tour-sponsored-by-under-armour/, 443-528-7945
COVER THE CRUISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Boardwalk at North Division Street, Ocean City, noon to 10 p.m. Purchase a torch-run T-shirt or hat, or make a monetary donation to receive a pledge card. The goal is to cover the vehicle with as many pledge cards as possible.
magazine.com/ocmd-golf-magazine-tourinfo/the-tour-sponsored-by-under-armour/, 443-528-7945
THE PARKE GARAGE SALE
The Parke at Ocean Pines, 2 Arcadia Court, Berlin, 7 a.m. to noon. The Parke residents are selling their treasures in their driveways. Maps will be available at the main entrance at Central Parke West. Raindate is June 27. 410-208-4994
2021 ‘TAILS AND TALES’ SUMMER READING WALK UP REGISTRATION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register today and get a Summer Reading Swag Bag (free book, Tshirt and more). Register for a library card too. 410-632-2600
4TH FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL
Downtown Pocomoke City, Market Street between Front and Second streets, 5-8 p.m. Theme is Captain America. Kids dress like super heroes and meet Captain America. Featuring artists, vendors, activities, live music by Neal Hooks and food and drinks. downtownpocomoke.com, 410-957-1333
COVER THE CRUISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “Christopher Robin.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Fridays - Columbus Hall, behind St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Masks are required while moving around inside. 410-524-7994
DEADLINE TO RSVP FOR OPERATION SAVE-ALIFE KICK OFF EVENT
The event takes place on June 29 at Jolly Roger Amusement Pier, 2:30 p.m. Buddy Jenkins will open his businesses to have Narcan available for patrons in need. Executives from the Opioid Operational Command Center will be on hand. RSVP: Debbie Smullen by June 25 at wgpwariors2021@gmail.com or 410-870-5161. Operation Save-A-Life makes Narcan available to any restaurant, bar, hotel or retail establishment that requests it.
Boardwalk at North Division Street, Ocean City, noon to 10 p.m. Purchase a torch-run T-shirt or hat, or make a monetary donation to receive a pledge card. The goal is to cover the vehicle with as many pledge cards as possible.
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Sun., June 27 5TH ANNUAL TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin. Hosted by three spectacular courses in Ocean City. https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golf-magazine-tour-i nfo/the-tour-sponsored-by-under-armour/, 443-528-7945
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy free music and each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment. Ice Cream and beverages available for purchase. Followed by the new drone show. https://www.ococean.com.
OC DRONE SHOW
Sat., June 26 5TH ANNUAL TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin. Hosted by three spectacular courses in Ocean City. https://esg-
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 9-9:30 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s new drone show. https://www.ococean.com/events/ocdrone-shows2021
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Sundays through September - Downtown
INTERACTIVE STORY TIME ‘BATHTIME & BUBBLES’
Held via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 years join in for interactive stories, songs and rhymes. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
ENGLISH PAPER PIECING MEET UP
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 3:30-5 p.m. Pick up a kit from any branch and join the group in the Snow Hill branch garden to learn the art of English Paper Piecing. For ages 10 years and older. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
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DELMARVA HAND DANCE
Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Members and guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 443783-4872, https://delmarvahanddancing.com
Wed., June 30 REPTILE WORLD INDOOR PROGRAM
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Meet an interesting selection of live, large, gentle reptiles from all over the world. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Meeting in-person and via conference call. Reservations for in-person: Rose Campion, 443-880-8884. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “The Croods: A New Age.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Tues., June 29 REPTILE WORLD OUTDOOR PROGRAM
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Held in the garden, weather permitting. Meet an interesting selection of live, large, gentle reptiles from all over the world. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
REPTILE WORLD OUTDOOR PROGRAM
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin. 2-3 p.m. Held in the front yard, weather permitting. Meet an interesting selection of live, large, gentle reptiles from all over the world. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
PRIDE FILM SERIES: ‘TO BE TAKEI’
Held via Zoom, 6-7 p.m. Actor/activist George Takei and his husband, Brad, look at the life of this pop culture icon. Discussion to follow. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
Meeting via Zoom, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids ages 8-11 years join to discuss the book, “The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane” (available on Hoopla). Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events.
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB: ‘THE BOOK OF PRIDE: LGBTQ HEROES THAT SAVED THE WORLD
Meeting via Zoom, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This book contains interviews and biographies of a diverse array of heroes of the LGBTQ movement, both well-known and unsung. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “Dolittle.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Thurs., July 1 BEACH PATROL ROOKIE GRADUATION
Ocean City Inlet, 7:30-9 a.m. Rookie Graduation is a great spectator event as people can watch from the beach and pier. https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/emergency-services/beachpatrol/beach-patrol-calendar, 410-289-7556
FAMILY BEACH GAMES
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free interactive fun for the whole family. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Parents must stay with their children. Weather permitting. http://www.ococean.com.
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS FAMILY BEACH GAMES
27th Street Beach, Ocean Cit,. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free interactive fun for the whole family. Games include sand castle contests, tugof-war, relays and more. Parents must stay with their children. Weather permitting.
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Eclipse” (Journey tribute). Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. Bring your own seating. http://www.ocdc.org, 410-289-7739
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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Sun N’ Fun Motel
The Spinnaker
Now Hiring • Evening shift, 4pm-12am, Desk Clerks • Day shift Housekeeping Apply in person 29th St., Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 9-3pm
Now Hiring Full-time, Seasonal
Maintenance/ Bellman Apply in person 1800 Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm
Pino’s Pizza Hiring $16/hr + Counter Tips
Ages 16 & up welcome. J-1 students welcome. Offering up to 48 hours a week which means overtime pay weekly for those that do all 6 shifts a week. Need Cashiers, Pizza Makers, and Pizza Baggers/expeditors. Job is arriving at 3pm (or when you can) to set up, open at 4pm, close at 10pm, and clean up and prep more till 11pm. If 1st job keeps you from showing up at 3, that ok. Flexible. Closed Mondays. Also seeking 2 workers for lunch shift 10:30 am till 4:30 pm. Menu is “Pizza only” so easy for what to learn. Walk-ups only to enquire and must only arrive between 6pm to 11pm any night except Mondays. 81ST Plaza. See photos at PinosOC.com
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!! Starting wages are $13.50-$15.00 depending on experience. Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd Street or call 443-664-2825
by Monday 5 p.m.
HELP WANTED
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Now Hiring Cleaners
Part-time position in law office. Proficient computer skills, Word Perfect, Dictaphone, telephone and light bookkeeping required. Familiarity with E-filing a plus, but will train. Please respond by sending resume to P.O. Box 56, Ocean City, MD 21843
for the OC area. Must be reliable and have own transportation. Please call 410-713-0757 for more information.
Hiring ALL Positions!! Full time & Part time Fenwick and Selbyville Locations To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com
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HELP WANTED BEACHSTAND JOBS. Work on the beach renting umbrellas. FT, PT, 9-5. Hourly rate plus commission. Message 410-726-0315. Looking for a Housekeeper. No cleaning rooms. You do laundry and set up the units for the cleaning company. Full time, year-round. SeaTime Condominiums. Contact 410250-2262.
Experienced Hairstylist Current Maryland License Full/Part-Time Please visit https://www.salon16berlin .com/employmentopportunity to learn more!
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NOW HIRING BARTENDERS & SERVERS
Call Johnny @ 443-880-2486 or Pam @ 410-726-7061 for interview or apply within 5601 Coastal Hwy., OCMD
Convenient Quick No Waiting, No Calls Days, Nights & Weekends
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AUTOMOTIVE GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITES! Technicians - Up to $1000 Sign on Bonus! We are part of a large automotive group with parts stores, service centers and used car dealership. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities! We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas. We are now hiring for: - Technicians - Up to $1000 Sign On Bonus & Tool Allowance for qualified technicians - Service Advisors - Tire & Lube Techs - Auto Parts Associates / Advisors - Car Salesman / Detailer Excellent pay & benefits including company matched retirement plan, vacation, holiday pay, health insurance, discounts and much more!! Call Matt, 302-344-9846
Seasonal FT/PT and FT Year-Round Opportunities
Come and Join our Team, multiple positions available! • Dock Staff Supervisor (am) • Tackle Sales/Clerk • Front Desk Receptionist • Marine Supply Sales/Clerk • Boatyard Helper
Apply in-person @ 12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 410-213-9600 or online @ www.ocsunsetmarina.com
HELP WANTED
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FT INTERIOR PAINTER Weekends not required. Opportunity to advance to crew leader. Must have transportation. Great pay for the right person. 302-841-3004
PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area. Ask for Mary 410-524-1300
NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS! Front Desk Staff, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Housemen. Apply in person at The Safari on the Boardwalk, 13th St. 410-289-6411
Med Tech. CPR, first aide certified. Must be able to pass background check. Drug free facility. Full time position and every other weekend. Email resume to truittsandy@yahoo.com or call 443-880-7341.
SEASONAL & YEAR ROUND POSITIONS for immediate hire, sign-on bonuses! Bethany Beach (20 minutes from OC). More info and to apply: vacasa.com/careers
Cleaners Wanted for OC If you are a conscientious individual or team looking for great hours and pay on the weekends ... then we are the cleaning company for you. Exp. preferred. Cell phone and vehicle required. 443880-0525
PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am Classifieds 410-723-6397
Now hiring full-time positions for Front Desk, Maintenance, Housekeeping & Housemen. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171.
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Top wages and excellent benefits package available to successful candidates.
Food & Beverage Manager We are currently recruiting an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to work under our Food & Beverage Director. Responsibilities include overseeing and being responsible for our busy restaurants, bars & conference center. The candidate should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills along with the ability to train employees. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to: lwatson@clarionoc.com.
Employment Opportunities: Full Time, Year Round: Night Audit, Executive Assistant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Painter, Room Attendant, Front Desk Agent, Maintenance Seasonal: Security, Grill Cooks, Servers, Bartender, Hostess/Host, Busser, Food Runners, Beach Stand, Pool Attendant, Warehouse Clerk
Top Wages Excellent Benefits Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Grill Chef We are hiring a working Chef / Grill Supervisor for our beautiful ocean front beach bar and grill. Successful candidate must have a minimum of three years hands-on kitchen supervisory experience in a high volume restaurant and excellent employment references. We offer excellent benefits and salary (commensurate with experience). Housing available. Qualified applicants, forward resume with salary requirements to: lwatson@clarionoc.com.
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
RENTALS
NOW HIRING Seasonal Housekeepers (day & evening shifts). Apply within at the Sea Hawk Motel, 12410 Coastal Highway, OCMD.
Frog Bar and Grill now hiring Cooks, Bus Boys & Food Runners. Apply within after 9am, M-F. 221 Wicomico St., OCMD.
Bali Hi RV Park, Bishopville MD. Maintenance Man/ Groundskeeper. Grass cutting. Experience in plumbing and electric required. 40 hours per week. $15 per hour. Call 724-825-8746.
Year Round 3BR, 2BA House for Rent in Ocean Pines. $1500.00 per month Available July 1, 2021 443-523-5739
Classifieds 410-723-6397
FALL SPORTS COACHES
Become a Better You in 2021!
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 400 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a Head Coach and Asst. Coach for Boys Middle School Soccer and a Head Coach for Varsity Cross Country. Prior coaching experience and CJIS background screening required. EOE Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis@ worcesterprep.org
To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net
The Spinnaker Now Hiring Full-time, Seasonal
Housekeepers Good Pay! Monthly Bonuses Apply in person 1800 Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm
To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
Thunderbird Beach Motel Now Hiring • FT Night Audit • PM Houseman/ Maintenance Apply in person 32nd St., Baltimore Ave. Mon-Fri, 9-3pm
Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Security ($14), EMTs, Audio/Video Techs, Office Receptionists, Boutique Associates, Distillery Tour Guides, Expeditors, Servers, Cashiers, Food Runners, Hosts, Groundskeeping, Bartenders, Barbacks, Prep Kitchen, Maintenance Staff, Head Distiller, Painter, & Carpenter. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
DONATIONS
Storage West Ocean City. 24 ft. x 23 ft. with 16 ft. garage door. 10 ft. x 22 ft. attached room also available. Call 410-726-0075.
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
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BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY c/o BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs, vs. GERALDINE H. JUSTIS (DECEASED) 2819 Tern Drive, Unit #21 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-20-000312
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 10th day of June, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 2819 Tern Drive, Unit #21, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of July, 2021, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 5th day of July, 2021. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $222,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________ PERRY J. SEAMAN 226 EAST MAIN STREET ELKTON, MD 21921
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18786 Notice is given that the Superior Court of New Castle County, DE appointed Richard Shannon Cappelli, 51 Lawson Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703; and Annise Ellen Herr, 809 Naudian Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Judith Ellen Crame AKA: Judith M. Crame who died on January 17, 2021 domiciled in Delaware, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Ada J. Winkowski whose address is 110 Bowling Lane, Elkton, MD 21921. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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 claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Richard Shannon Cappelli Annise Ellen Herr Foreign Personal Representatives Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: June 17, 2021 OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROGRESS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland will conduct a Public Hearing to provide information on the progress of Housing Rehabilitation Grant MD-20CD-22, which was funded under the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program; a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. The hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021 AT 10:45 A.M. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM - ROOM 1101 – GOVERNMENT CENTER – ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to assess the program progress on the following CDBG grant received from the State of Maryland: Worcester County received a CDBG grant in the amount of $300,000 in July 2019 for the rehabilitation of 18 owner occupied homes; total household income must be in the low to moderate income category, classified as less than 80% of the County median income. To date, $187,055 of the combined CDBG grant and program income funding has been committed. The current CDBG grant term will end on July 31, 2021 and an amendment request has been approved by the State CDBG Office to extend the grant period. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 3 business
days advance notice to Weston Young, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer at 410-632-1194. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/10/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18780 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSE D. FELTY Notice is given that Tina Preziotti, 9723 Village Lane #3, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on June 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rose D. Felty who died on April 20, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of December, 2021. 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. Tina Preziotti 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 17, 2021 OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________ JOEL J. TODD, ESQ. P.O. BOX 188 BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18772 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF
JUNE 25, 2021 KIRSTIN LARSON SECON Notice is given that Peggy McNeff, 951 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082, was on June 14, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kirstin Larson Secon who died on May 5, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of December, 2021. 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. Peggy McNeff 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 17, 2021 OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
Pursuant to The Code of the Town of Berlin Section 108-163, “Conditional Uses, Variances, and Special Exceptions”, and Section 108-166, “Limitations, Guides, and Standards” the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal received from Maple Avenue of Berlin, LLC and contract purchaser UTR Ventures, LLC for a Conditional Use to construct 33 multi-family townhouse dwelling units on the parcels located on Maple Avenue, Berlin, MD known as Worcester County Tax Map No. 301, Parcels 0801 ,0802, and 0803 in accordance with Code Section 108375, “Conditional Uses”. In addition, the appellants seek a
JUNE 25, 2021 Variance from Section 108-715 (1) b., to reduce the required width of each dwelling from 18 feet wide to the designed 16 feet in width. Both appeals will be heard during the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 6:30 PM, in the second floor Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 21-37, on the lands of Brooklyn’s Estate, LLC, requesting a second and final year special exception (transient use) to allow weddings and special events in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-105(c)(5), ZS 1-116(c)(3), and ZS 1-337, located at 10702 & 10704 Flower Street, approximately 1,124 feet east of Honeysuckle Road, Tax Map 25, Parcels 255 & 256, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 21-38, on the lands of James, Eleanor & Kevin Kosienski, requesting a special exception to allow the stock & storage of firearms associated with a home occupation in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(d)(3), and ZS 1-339(a)(3) located at 9552 Whaleyville Road (MD Route 610), approximately 800 feet north of Ebenezer Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 33, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________ NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT/ LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Pocomoke City town limits. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors holding MDE and RRP lead certifications and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103,
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and State Special Loans Program is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid – Pocomoke" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the prebid meeting and bid specifications shall be directed to the Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-2132021. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-6321200, ext. 1171. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Worcester County Commissioners Worcester County, Maryland Service Agreement for Generator Preventative Maintenance The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for a generator preventative maintenance service agreement for generators operated by various County departments. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm, Monday, July 12, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Bid for Generator Preventative Maintenance” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, the bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their con-
sideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities, and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Derrick Babcock, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-632-5675. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Request for Proposals Respite Care Services Worcester County Health Department The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA), an agency of the Worcester County Health Department, seeks a mental health provider for the purpose of supporting family caregivers of children and adolescents 0-18 years old with emotional and behavioral disturbances eligible for Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS) in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The provider must meet requirements set forth in COMAR 10.63.01-03 & COMAR 10.09.89 (Community Mental Health Provider – Respite Care Services) by October 1, 2021. The purpose of this grant is to support linkages to in home and out of home respite services, provide training, education, and support groups for family caregivers and respite parents, and for the provision of a parent advocate for family caregivers. Proposals will be accepted by the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center at One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, MD 21863 until Monday, July 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM. All contact regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) should be directed to Ed Frampton at Edward.frampton@maryland.gov. Thank you for your interest. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that
PAGE 37 public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting an after the fact variance to allow the existing deck to encroach 1.7’ into the side yard setback providing a 3.3’ remaining setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 575B, Section 3, of the Montego Bay Mobile Home Park Plat, further described as located on the south side of Sunshine Lane, and locally known as 153 Sunshine Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ANNE AND RICHARD FROBLE – (BZA 2596 #21-09500015) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
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BID SOLICITATION Boardwalk Redecking Lumber
Mayor & City Council Ocean City (Town) are seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to furnish and deliver pressure treated southern yellow pine and to be in conformity with the scope of work detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Boardwalk Redecking Lumber may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons at or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-Bid meeting will NOT be held for this solicitation. The last day for questions is noon on Friday, July 02, 2021. The addendum will be posted on the Town’s website by close of business on Tuesday, July 06, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, July 12, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. and will be sent to Mayor & City Council Ocean City, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, Attn: City Manager; Room 230. Completed Bid Documents will be opened and read into record then
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remanded to staff for further review at the July 13, 2021 Mayor & City Council work session held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:00pm located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 in Council Chambers. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-6/24/1t _________________________________
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BID SOLICITATION Boardwalk Redecking Labor
Mayor & City Council Ocean City (Town) are seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to include all carpentry and associated work to completely replace the 2x6 wood decking along the full length of Town’s boardwalk and each beach access ramp and to be in conformity with the scope of work detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Boardwalk Redecking Labor may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons at or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at 11:00am in the Community Room at City Hall located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 for this solicitation. The last day for questions is
noon on Wednesday , July 14, 2021. The addendum will be posted on the Town’s website by close of business on Friday, July 16, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, July 26, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. and will be sent to Mayor & City Council Ocean City, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, Attn: City Manager; Room 230. Completed Bid Documents will be opened and read into record then remanded to staff for further review at the July 27, 2021 Mayor & City Council work session held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1:00pm located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 in Council Chambers. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-6/24/1t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, July 8, 2021 At 2:00 p.m. PW 21-080 A request has been submitted to install 50’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead, a 6’ x 33’ parallel platform with boards covering the two bulkheads, two steps down
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to a new 6’ x 30’ pier and relocate two existing boat lifts, maximum channelward extension of 38’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 800 GULF STREAM DR Parcel # 8020A1529B- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: JOSEPHINE RIZZO APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC PW 21-081 A request has been submitted to install one 10’ x 10’ floating jet ski dock within the existing slip to be attached to the bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1515 ST LOUIS AVE UNIT 202 Parcel # 3346 -202 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT/OWNER: JAMES STEPHENS PW 21-082 A request has been submitted to remove and dispose of an existing parallel platform; to install 60’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward and to install a new 5’ x 20’ parallel platform maximum channelward distance 6’6”. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 606 SALT SPRAY RD Parcel # 8993 -25 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: GEORGE KALIVRETENOS APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE., INC. PW 21-083 A request has been submitted to install one elevator type boat lift with all associated poles, move one non-conforming pole 10’ back onto the site, maximum channelward extension of 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 619 BAYSHORE CT. UNIT C Parcel # 5290 -C in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: KENNETH CORBETT APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 21-084 A request has been submitted to install new poles against the existing 161’ bulkhead every 6’6”; install a 5’ x 40’ parallel platform, one boat lift and three mooring poles. Maximum channelward extension of 16.5’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10627 SHIFTING SANDS DR Parcel # 1679A-87 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: BRIAN WEINBERG APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18795 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CONSTANTINE A. ANTHONY Notice is given that Byron A. Anthony, 13003 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Ronald D. Anthony, 3 Harnel Court, Baldwin, MD 21013, were on June 21,
JUNE 25, 2021 2021 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Constantine A. Anthony who died on November 22, 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 21st day of December, 2021. 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. Byron A. Anthony Ronald D. Anthony Personal Representatives 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 24, 2021 OCD-6/24/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2021-16 RE: Business License Occupations Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of June 21, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for July 6. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the June 21 agenda packet. This ordinance amends Town Code Chapter 14, Businesses, by adding taxicab
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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2021-15
The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning June 10, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.
RE: Vehicles for Hire Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of June 21, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for July 6. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the June 21 agenda packet. This ordinance amends Town Code Chapter 102, Article II, Taxicabs, to note 1) fees will now be established by resolution; 2) expands suspension or revocation of business license procedures to include an appeal process before the Mayor and City Council similar to the process every other business license follows; 3) expands the Police Commission panel from two to three members; and 4) amends the municipal infraction fine structure to address subsequent offenses. OCD-6/24/1t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-3 (Public Safety – Animal Control) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 15, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “breeder” in the Public Safety Article to describe the ownership of six or more intact female dogs and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens of three litters per calendar year.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “commercial” in the Public Safety Article to describe an activity where the intent is to make a profit, regardless of the form of compensation.) § PS 2-101(b). (Revises the definition for “dog” in the Public Safety Article to include a cross-breed with a wolf.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, commercial” in the Public Safety Article to describe an establishment that boards, breeds, treats, sells, rents, trains or exhibits more than five dogs or cats, other than a licensed veterinary hospital or office; establishes an exception for the ownership of no more than eight dogs or cats for personal use or companionship, hunting, exhibition, field
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-6/17/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ working, or obedience trials, and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens from two litters per calendar year.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, shelter” in the Public Safety Article to describe the structure, building, enclosure or run that is designed for the shelter or keeping of an animal.) § PS 2-101(b). (Revises the definition for “leash” in the Public Safety Article for stylistic changes.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “litter” in the Public Safety Article to describe the single birth of multiple animals to one female animal.) § PS 2-101(b). (Eliminates the definition for “suitable shelter” in the Public Safety Article as it is further defined in § PS 2-101(w).) § PS 2-101(i). (Revises the stray hold time from ten days to three business days.) § PS 2-101(v). (Establishes certain conditions in which the tethering of an animal is prohibited.) § PS 2-101(w). (Makes certain stylistic changes, and establishes additional requirements for suitable shelters.) § PS 2-101(x). (Differentiates a shelter kennel from a suitable shelter, establishes standards for a shelter kennel and simplifies the calculation for the amount of square feet required in a shelter kennel per dog or cat.) § PS 2-102(h). (Clarifies that a commercial kennel is subject to a commercial kennel license; provides that licenses shall not be transferrable; updates the record keeping requirements for a commercial kennel license holder; establishes minimum standards of care for puppies and kittens associated with a breeder.) § PS 2-102(l). (Establishes a provision for the County Commissioners to adopt additional standards by resolution.) § PS 2-102(m). (Establishes what
constitutes a violation, and the penalties and remedies available.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103., is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/24/3t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-4 (Zoning – Commercial kennel) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 15, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “breeder” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the ownership of six or more intact female dogs and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens of three litters per calendar year.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “cat” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the common house cat.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “dog” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the domestic dog, and to include a crossbreed with a wolf.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, commercial” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe an establishment that boards, breeds, treats, sells, rents,
trains or exhibits more than five dogs or cats, other than a licensed veterinary hospital or office; establishes an exception for the ownership of no more than eight dogs or cats for personal use or companionship, hunting, exhibition, field working, or obedience trials, and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens from two litters per calendar year.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “litter” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the single birth of multiple animals to one female animal.) § ZS 1-201(c)(31). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the A-1 Agricultural District.) § ZS 1-202(c)(15). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the A-2 Agricultural District.) § ZS 1-209(c)(4). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.) § ZS 1-339(a)(11). (Repeals and reenacts the section of the home occupation regulations containing the list of uses that are prohibited by replacing the kennel use with the newly defined commercial kennel.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103., is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-5 (Zoning – Off-premises signs) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 15, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1 324(d)(4)A. (Repeals and reenacts the off-premise sign provisions to eliminate the exception that a billboard that is totally destroyed by a force of nature may not be reconstructed as a nonconforming sign.) § ZS 1 324(d)(5). (Repeals the prohibition on the reconstruction of billboards or other off-premise advertising structures that are destroyed to certain specified extents by a force of nature; requires that the reconstruction of a billboard be limited to in-kind materials and shall not include an electronic messaging component.) § ZS 1-126(e). (Repeals and reenacts the grandfathering provisions for billboards to remove the reference to § ZS 1-324(d)(5), which is to be repealed, and update the State of Maryland code citation.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103., is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/24/3t _________________________________
BERLIN BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Pursuant to the Code of the Town of Berlin Section 108-163, “Conditional Uses, Variances, and Special exceptions”, and Section 108-165, “Variances”, the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal for a variance to Code Section 108-246 (b) (1) and (2), “Other Exceptions to Yard Requirements” received from Mr. Loren Hershberger to erect a 6 foot tall fence encroaching into the front yard where 4 feet high is the maximum permitted, at 7 Cape Circle, Berlin, MD during its meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers, on the second floor of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William street, Berlin, MD. OCD-6/24/1t _________________________________
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Commentary
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Please allow to-go sales to continue A few exceptions notwithstanding, businesses throughout the coastal area suffered through a disaster of unprecedented proportions last year. No hurricane or nor’easter, including the famous March 1962 storm, delivered a blow to the local economy as devastating as the covid-19 pandemic did in 2020. It was a neutron bomb-like calamity that destroyed no property, but caused so much damage that some of its victims might not recover. This is particularly the case for the restaurant industry, which, perhaps, bore the economic brunt of the year-long imposition of severe operational restrictions. But as the rest of the nation returns to some level of normalcy, bars and restaurants continue to suffer because worker shortages prevent many of them from fully opening and increasing their chances of a full recovery. That is why we urge the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners to allow liquor license holders to continue the carryout beverage business they established according to last year’s State of Emergency declaration, which expires next week. Because the three-member liquor board is appointed by the governor and operates independently of county government, what it says goes in all matters pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages. It answers only to two things: state law and the community it serves. That said, we believe the community does support an extension of the to-go business until at least the end of this summer. As reported elsewhere in the paper this week, some bars and restaurants believe such an extension is unnecessary and that’s fine. But for others, this extra revenue could be the difference between a continuation of their enterprises and closing the doors for good. As partners in this area’s pursuit of tourism-based prosperity and more normal summers ahead, we hope that the establishments who need this help can get it. For those that don’t, we congratulate you on your ability to rebound from what might have been this area’s worst business year ever.
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PUBLIC EYE
Bottoming-out time
Among the many shortages we’re dealing with in this post-pandemic world — hotdogs, homes, cars, chicken wings and chlorine for the pool to name a few — we also seem to be dealing with a short supply of material for bathing suit bottoms. I don’t know about anyone else, but it certainly seems to me that nearly every relatively youngish female here at the beach has swapped out her pre-pandemic bikini for a post-pandemic bi-teeny-tiny, By the manufacturers of which Stewart ran out of cloth just before Dobson getting to the backside. I’m not necessarily complaining about this generational shift in women’s beachwear, and my age isn’t really a factor, although I do remember the days when “mooning” people was sort of shocking. Now it’s fashionable. And I don’t mean just skimpy bottoms. It’s gotten so I’ll step outside the office and colon health comes to mind. To put it another way, if these suits were made to resemble the American flag, these people would be wearing “the star and stripe,” having excised from the suits’ bottoms 49 states and 12 colonies. In one respect, I say good for these confident souls who can pull off this latest surge in beachwear fashion. If nothing else, we now know what has happened to all those unused facemasks that companies have stockpiled over the past few months. They’ve been re-
purposed and re-positioned to a lower target area. Still not everyone can get away with this kind of exposure. I’m hardly one to judge, but I suspect that wearing a banjo-string thong isn’t going to make the right statement if you need casters attached to certain other areas after a really long day. But as I say, I can’t and don’t judge people if they want to support the police by wearing the Thin Blue Line, or have untied the yellow ribbon from the old oak tree and given it employment elsewhere. As my parents used to tell me, frequently as it happens, I don’t even have a rear-end — “You have two coffee beans tacked on a shingle... hahahaha!” Sure, it’s funny the first time and maybe the second or third, but it’s not all that much of a knee-slapper when you’re 32 and have just introduced the folks to your wife-to-be. “Well, there’s one thing you need to know about him .... yada, yada, yada yuk, yuk, yuk.” Furthermore, the older I get the more my physique becomes thicker at the top while remaining bony everywhere else, kind of like a lollipop lambchop, according to some household observers. So, please do not take all the above as some sort of sexist criticism or complaint or having fun at the expense of others. It’s just an observation about the changing times and attitudes. Besides, criticism and bikini bottoms do have one thing in common: these days, they’re wearing a little thin.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Reform is not reproach Editor, Recently, in Ocean City, video recordings of encounters between the Ocean City Police department and members of the public once again brought the important issue of criminal justice and police reform into the spotlight. Unfortunately, every time one of these events occurs, the calls for police reform are met with the false narrative that reform is anti-police or an attack on our brave first responders. This faulty thinking could not be more detrimental to the safety of our community and our public servants. The truth is that police reform is beneficial for both the community and our law enforcement officers. However, our current policing structure is not working and in major need of reform. To combat crime, we need a complete toolbox, and that is what reform can give. Law enforcement is necessary to protect society, but they are tasked with too broad an undertaking with the tools provided. The actions of a few representatives have resulted in brutality or tragic loss of life. These events have caused the fear and distrust of police in many communities and have made the job of our law enforcement officers much more difficult. Police reform is good for the com-
munities because it will help prevent these types of encounters from happening in the future, keep unprofessional officers from being hired again, continue the cycle, and rebuild trust in the community. The objective of police reform is that no matter what we look like or where we come from, we all want to know we can make it home to our families at the end of the day. In the current debate over this issue, it is often overlooked or not discussed how police reform is also good for the police officers for several reasons. There can be no doubt that the actions of a few bad actors have harmed the community’s perception of the whole profession. These feelings of fear toward police and overall distrust make it, so our communities are less likely to cooperate with police and create an unsustainable tension between the community and our police departments. These effects make the already difficult job of our law enforcement even more complex and contribute to many of the issues we see in policing today. Establishing accountability and providing access to new training and techniques to improve how we police our community. The majority of police officers are decent people who provide a valuable service. They risk their lives every day to
serve our communities and keep us safe. These officers agree that those who don’t follow protocols or abuse the community are bad for the profession and need to be held accountable. Police reform would create the necessary mechanism to hold bad actors accountable and ensure that when they get in trouble for not upholding the standard of law enforcement, they cannot just move elsewhere and continue their mistreatment of the community. Police reform would also provide additional education in de-escalation and implicit bias. The greater the variety of tools we provide for law enforcement, the more likely it becomes possible to create positive outcomes for situations like these. Police reform would also help police officers by reducing the overwhelming burden we put on them. In our society today, we ask our police to investigate crime, address poverty, do traffic stops, solve mental health issues, work in schools, and pretty much every societal failure we face. We need a more holistic approach to our society, one in which we don’t task just one group with implementing. We must also give police the tools to prove they followed the correct protocols and procedures. Introducing body cameras for on-duty officers is one such policy initially perceived
as an attack on law enforcement. In actuality, it gave our officers the ability to defend themselves when they were accused of wrongdoing but had followed the proper protocols and procedures. In theory and practice, police reform isn’t “anti-police”; it is a tool to provide accountability, transparency, and allow police officers to show how they serve the community in a positive light. In politics today, many of our elected leaders and special interests are resorting to catchy slogans and inflammatory rhetoric to mislead the public and create fear about police reform. Instead of implementing policies that address the issues raised by their constituents, they are focused on scoring political points with their base while dividing our community and blocking meaningful reform in the process. The problem with this approach is that slogans and inaction won’t address the issues nor help our police. At the end of the day, until we have serious conversations about police brutality and the need for reform, we will continue to exist in an endless cycle that is getting worse by the day. Both the community and our police can’t afford to stay in this cycle because our elected leaders refuse to put in the hard work required to create legislation, educate the community about the legislation, and then Continued on Page 43
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 42 turn it into law. We need local leaders who are willing to address these issues and not “virtue signal” in an effort to be popular or pander. It’s time to expect more, to expect our elected officials to put in the hard work. I am running for State Senate here in District 38 to overcome the hyperpartisan divides and address issues just like this. My plan includes diversifying our resources that will improve community interactions, ending “broken window” and for-profit policing, and creating community oversight. We can better support the police when we don’t ask them to shoulder society’s failures. We can do better for all of us. Michele Gregory Salisbury City Councilmember Candidate for State Senate District 38
Law is what counts Editor, It’s how others see us around the country that counts when it comes to policing. That was the theme of the commentary that appeared in last week’s edition of OC Today. That theme is premised upon a belief that what the rest of the country actually sees is unfiltered, unbiased and void of selec-
tive editing. The reality is that for the purposes of advancing subjective, inflammatory narratives that whip up frenzied reactions from like-minded followers, much of the media and a proliferating number of activists and partisans charge into a diatribe without knowledge of facts or understanding of circumstances. For them every situation, every circumstance. is conveniently manipulated and edited to align with their virulent narratives. The hell with facts, full steam ahead. Law enforcement should not be expected to play to the camera. When they are doing their jobs properly, they cannot second-guess themselves. When they are in the moment, a lapse of attention could have horrendous results. Conversely, if individuals are behaving properly and following the law, they must have nothing to fear from law enforcement. Law enforcement officers as well as those they serve and come in contact have a responsibility to act respectfully to one another. When individuals decide to take provocative and hostile actions toward the police, the police must act accordingly to end the situation and restore order. That’s what is expected of law enforcement. The men and women who achieve
the honor of wearing the badge should be held in esteem not contempt. Society desires to feel safe and be safe. We look to law enforcement to accomplish this. There is no room in law enforcement ranks for ill-tempered, illtrained, bigoted personnel. And just as true as that statement, so true is this: most law enforcement personnel are dedicated, well-meaning, fairminded public servants who day in and day out uphold the oath they swore: to protect and serve. Their lives and their wellbeing are put in jeopardy each time they respond to a call or encounter an uncertain situation. They and their families have every right to expect they’ll return home safe at the end of each shift. Far too many times the media, commentators, social media influencers and self-absorbed politicians assert assumptions that sizzle and crackle provocatively in the minds and attitudes of their followers. They castigate the actions and motivations of police officers, most of the time without knowing facts. They empower their arguments with selective and edited clips of police actions. There is no way law enforcement officers will ever convince these firebrands that they, the officers, are doing their jobs properly. That’s why it’s preposterous to suggest law enforcement must preen
for every camera held by a passerby or news crew to do so. They should be allowed to do their jobs to the best of their abilities to serve and protect all of us. And when and if the facts, not innuendo or emotion, demonstrate that an officer is abusive or negligent or worse, that officer must be held accountable. The media et al. delude themselves into believing they are fair and honest news and information brokers. This is not the case for a good many of them. If it were, why were their cries of outrage not heard over the tragic events involving Cpl. Keith Heacook? Instead of asserting that law enforcement alter their actions to make nice to appease demagogues, maybe those individuals who are unable to follow the law should consider visiting some place other than Worcester County. Chip Bertino Worcester County Commissioner Ocean Pines
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In order to help the international J-1 students out, the Ocean City Baptist Church on North Division Street provides a meal every Monday night.
Ocean City’s Lights on Bikes ramps up for summer safety By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) The Lights on Bikes program, where police and city officials install lights on bikes for use during the nighttime hours in the summer, is scheduled to hold three distribution events between July and August in various locations throughout Ocean City. The plan, Councilman Tony DeLuca explained during an Ocean City Council meeting Monday, is to install lights directly onto bikes on July 15 at Robin Drive and Coastal Highway, on July 29 on St. Louis Avenue, and on Aug. 12 at 94th Street and Coastal Highway. To assist with the efforts, the Ocean City Development Corporation donated $500 back in May. Also, representatives from the Ocean City’s police and fire departments have asked the city for lights to distribute themselves. Joining Ocean City’s efforts to ensure cyclists are seen at night is the Ocean City Baptist Church. Sean Davis, the pastor of the church, said Wednesday that his congregation has been refurbishing bikes for J-1 students and outfitting them with lights from the Lights on Bikes program for about five years. This year, the church refurbished nearly 75 bikes that they put lights on and handed out. “It’s a blessing ... they’re very grateful,” Davis said of the J-1 students. “We provide meals for them and giving them a bike is a huge blessing.” Davis said the church started refurbishing bikes for the students about five years ago when Gary Short, a member of the church, submitted an ad seeking old bikes. When the bikes started coming in, Short would pick them up but soon realized they needed a lot of work.
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The Ocean City Police Department is scheduled to set up spots on three nights between July and August to put lights on bikes to ensure cyclists are seen when riding at night.
Despite the amount of work, several of the members of the church spent time to fix them up and give them out to the international students. In 2019, the church handed out 100 bikes, and even though they only handed out 75 this year, it was still a community effort he is proud of. “We worked hard to make sure every student ... got lights on their bikes,” he said. “It was the community coming alongside and wanting to do what’s best for safety.” Davis said the church pounced onto the urgency of having the lights on bikes after a few years ago, one of the students the church took in was hit by a vehicle at night – she did not have a light on her bike. The OCPD has also place a big focus on bicycle safety. Ashley Miller, the deputy of communications at the police department, said in 2019 they joined with the Ocean City Greater Chamber of Commerce and Maryland State HighSee LOCAL Page 46
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Members of the Ocean City Baptist Church refurbished and donated nearly 75 bicycles to J-1 students who come to the resort area to work during the summer months.
Continued from Page 45 way Administration to help distribute bicycle lights to students, as most of the students use bikes as their primary mode of transportation. That year, the department attended several J-1 events hosted by the chamber to help distribute the lights. “This was an initiative we had hoped to carry on in 2020, however, the covid restrictions limited our community events,” Miller said in the prepared statement. “We look forward to continuing this tradition in 2021.” The city’s bicycle committee has been instrumental in getting the Lights on Bikes distribution events in place, but its members have also
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worked on other initiatives like getting a bike repair station installed at the police substation at the south end of the Boardwalk. On Monday, DeLuca said the repair station, which currently consists of a pump, has been installed and the city is waiting on a wheel chock it’s ordered to hold the bike in place. DeLuca also said a site plan for the 139th Street oceanside bike rack has been completed and it should be installed soon. Once installed, the city plans to install another bike rack at the end of 36th Street, on recommendation from a resident who lives down there.
Hospital aims to reduce behavioral treatment hurdles (June 25, 2021) Atlantic General Hospital has launched an integrated behavioral health program designed to reduce barriers to needed counseling and treatment for its health system’s primary care patients. The medical community has come to recognize the strong link between mental wellbeing and physical health and has begun to correct a decades-old inclinaDiane Skolka tion to treat behavioral health – or the emotions, biology and behaviors that affect one’s wellbeing – as an afterthought. Yet, significant gaps in care remain. According to the American Hospital Association, more than 40 percent of the roughly 44.7 million Americans living with mental illness receive behavioral health care each year. Through the use of telehealth technology, the integrated behavioral health program at Atlantic General allows patients to receive the care they need right in their primary care provider’s office. Embedding this service in the primary care office allows providers to refer patients with an acute behavioral health concern for care sameday. It also makes it easier for individuals who live in southern Worcester County or in Sussex County, Delaware, to get the care they need without additional travel to Berlin, where the behavioral health center is located. Any patient of an Atlantic General Health System primary care provider is eligible to receive behavioral health services via video visit. See COUNSELING Page 47
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Outgoing chairman of AGH Foundation receives honors (June 25, 2021) The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and general membership expressed their appreciation on June 9 to Todd Ferrante, outgoing foundation chair, for his many years of service. Ferrante joined the Foundation Board in 2011 and served two years before being nominated to join the Executive Committee as vice chair. In 2015, he became board chair. Over the last seven years, the AGH Foundation has seen his leadership take on different forms, from his innovative ideas and strategic and forward thinking to his tireless efforts to increase the credibility and visibility of Atlantic General Hospital in the community and surrounding areas. His fundraising efforts helped secure the largest single major gift to date, a $4 million donation from the Gudelsky Family Foundation to the hospital’s Campaign for the Future.
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“Board service is the toughest volunteer role, and he took on his duties with dedication, grace and compassion,” said Steve Green, incoming AGH Foundation chair. “We thank him for his amazing ability to connect community members to AGH, his willingness to support every fundraiser, his advocacy efforts to advance hospital goals with town, city and county representatives, his leadership, his service as a judicious steward of our organization and, most of all, his compassion for his community.” Ferrante will remain an active member of the AGH Foundation Board and AGH Board of Trustees. “With great gratitude, we thank Todd Ferrante for his contributions to the success of our organization and outstanding service to the Worcester County community,” said Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital.
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The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and general membership expressed their appreciation on June 9 to Todd Ferrante, outgoing foundation chair, for his many years of service. Pictured, from left, are Steve Green, incoming chair, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation; Ferrante; and Caroline Phillips, development officer for Atlantic General Hospital.
Counseling services available Continued from Page 46 “We want to make it as easy as possible for patients to receive the behavioral health care they need,” said Diane Skolka, who is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Atlantic General and the dedicated provider for this service. “Patients can speak to their primary care provider for a referral, or simply call Atlantic General Behavioral
Health Center to set up their first appointment.” Counseling services and medication management are available. Patients can call 410-641-3340 to schedule an initial consultation by video. The service is covered by most insurance, just like in-person visits with a behavioral health provider. For more information, visit www.agh.care.
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Three adults and two children were taken to Atlantic General Hospital following a crash at 17th Street and Coastal Highway on Monday morning. All five patients have since been released.
OC Chamber announces 2021-22 officers (June 25, 2021) The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2021-2022 officers. The Nominating Committee named the following person a director to serve a one-year term on the board of directors, to expire Aug. 31, 2022: Stephanie Meehan, Funcade. The Nominating Committee named the following persons as twoyear term directors on the board, to expire Aug. 31, 2023: Mary Ann Lawson, Barn 34, Lyndsey Odachowski, Positive Energy, Dr. George OjieAhamiojie, Wor-Wic Community College, Ashley Harrison, Harrison
Group Resort Hotels. The Nominating Committee named following persons as directors to serve a three-year term, to expire Aug. 31, 2024: Stefanie Ryder, Salisbury University, Sal Fasano, LaQuinta Inn and Suites, Joe Groves, The Plaza Condominium/DCMA. The Nominating Committee said the following people will serve the remainder of their two-year terms as directors, to expire Aug. 31, 2022: Gary Figgs – Seacrets Bar & Grille, Joe Wilson, Coastal Life Realty Group. The Nominating Committee said the following directors will serve the remainder of their three-year terms,
to expire Aug. 31, 2023: Chad Toms, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, Ryan James, Mother’s Cantina. The Nominating Committee said the following persons will serve the remainder of a three-year term on the board, to expire Aug. 31, 2022: Cole Taustin, Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar, Joe Magnolia, Five Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling.) The Nominating Committee said the following people will serve as exofficio directors: Ruth Waters, Harrison Group Resort Hotels, Cate Nellans, NFP, Megan Rynkiewicz, Burgundy Inn/Young Professionals of Ocean City, John Gehrig, Ocean
City Council/D3, Joe Mitrecic, Worcester County Commissioners/Mitrecic Builders. Additionally, the following persons have been nominated to serve as officers of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce for a term of one year (Executive Committee) to expire Aug. 31, 2022: Immediate Past Chair, Toni Keiser, Atlantic General Hospital, Chair, Bob Thompson, D&B Construction and Development, Chair-Elect, Phillip Cheung, CG Accounting Group, Treasurer, Stephen Pastusak, Jolly Roger Amusements, Secretary, Bobbi Sample, Ocean Downs.
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Two firefighters injured in West OC By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Fire broke out in West Ocean City and Bishopville in the early hours of Tuesday morning, leaving two firefighters injured and requiring responses from departments in Ocean City, Bishopville, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Showell and Sussex County, Delaware. At 1:51 a.m., fire departments from Berlin, Ocean City and Ocean Pines responded to a fire reported in the 12800 block of Harbor Road in West Ocean City, according to a Worcester County Fire Department press release. Upon arrival, firefighters observed an unoccupied single-family home and an adjacent structure on fire. Two firefighters were injured. One firefighter was flown to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional for burn injuries to his legs and the other sustained a shoulder injury from a fall and re-
ceived medical attention at Atlantic General Hospital. As of Tuesday afternoon, both firefighters are recovering at home, according to Ocean City Fire Department spokesman Ryan Whittington. Firefighters were on the scene for five hours. A few hours later in Bishopville, at 6:40 a.m., fire departments from Bishopville, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Showell and Sussex County responded to a reported fire in the 11800 block of St. Martin’s Neck Road. Firefighters reported heavy smoke emanating from an unoccupied home, according to a county press release. No injuries occurred in extinguishing the fire. The fires are being investigated by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office with assistance from Ocean
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Police charge five with armed robbery in OC (June 25, 2021) Ocean City police officers responded to the 100 block of 27th Street for a report of an armed robbery on June 16, at approximately 3:47 a.m. Upon the officer’s arrival, they met with the 18-year-old victim from Reading, Pennsylvania, who told police he had exchanged words with five individuals on a motel balcony. The five individuals then confronted the victim in the parking lot. The victim told officers that one of the suspects lifted his shirt and displayed the grip of a handgun. The victim was then robbed of his personal property. The five suspects left the area with the victim’s belongings. The victim was able to provide officers with detailed descriptions of the five suspects. Two of the suspects were arrested by Ocean City Police a few hours later in the vicinity of the robbery. Officers observed the remaining three suspects return to the motel and then leave in a vehicle. Officers initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle. All three suspects were arrested. Two of the suspects were carrying loaded handguns at the time of the arrest. During the search of the vehicle, officers located marijuana greater than 10 grams in the vehicle. Officers searched the suspect’s motel room and located some of the victim’s personal property. Through the coordinated efforts of our Patrol Division and Criminal Investigation
Division, the following five arrests were made: Lawar Shawud Turner, 20, Trappe, Maryland: Armed robbery, robbery, handgun in vehicle, loaded handJahza Barney gun in vehicle, handgun on person, loaded handgun on person, possession of firearm/ammo/minor, handgun use/felony violent crime, possession of marijuana 10-plus grams, regulated firearm: illegal possession, and illegal possession of ammunition. Turner was held without bond.
Ja’avier Nasjier Pierce, 19, Easton, Maryland: Trespassposted property, armed robbery and robbery. Pierce was held without bond. Lawar Turner Jahza Molik Barney, 21, Easton, Maryland: Armed robbery, robbery, possession of marijuana 10-plus grams, and driving without a license. Barney was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and was held without bond. Juvenile #1, 17, Cambridge, Maryland: Armed robbery, robbery, handgun in ve-
hicle, loaded handgun in vehicle, handgun on person, loaded handgun on person, possession of firearm/ammo/minor, handgun use/felony violent crime, and possesJa’avier Pierce sion of marijuana 10-plus grams. The juvenile was waived to adult status and held without bond. Juvenile #2, 17, Easton, Maryland: Armed robbery and robbery. Was waived to adult status and was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and held without bond.
Traffic violation leads to weed bust By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Two men were busted for having more than 120 grams of marijuana, which police said they intended to sell. Abdulfata A. Sani, 18, of Silver Spring, Maryland and Emmanuel A. Adesina, 19, of Burtonsville, Maryland were arrested by Ocean City Police at 6 p.m. on June 15 near North Division Street and Baltimore Avenue and charged with possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Police said Adesina was stopped for a traffic violation and when officers approached the vehicle, they smelled marijuana. Adesina was ordered out of the car E. Adesina and seen wearing a small blue backpack with the brand, “Super Dry,” police said. Sani, who was in the front passenger seat, as well as another passenger, were ordered out of the car, too, so the officers could conduct a search of the vehicle.
During the search, officers found a backpack with 26 plastic baggies containing a total of 123.2 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and a high school ID card with Abdulfata Sani Sani’s name and picture. The “Super Dry” backpack was also searched and contained two large plastic baggies containing a total of 59 grams of marijuana. Both Sani and Adesina were processed and released.
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Two 9 mm pistols discovered in car pulled by OCPD By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (June 25, 2021) Ocean City police officers, over the past week, took several handguns off the streets, including a pair of 9 mm pistols that were in the trunk of a car downtown. Police pulled over a vehicle for a traffic infraction at 7 p.m. on June 19 near 11th Street, and when they approached the vehicle, they smelled marijuana. As a result of Damian Ruiz the police officers’ suspicion of drugs in the car, they had all five occupants get out of the vehicle. As the front seat passenger Damian Angel Ruiz, 20, of Columbia, got out of the Rueban Hartley car, police said, officers found a “Pro Mag” extended pistol magazine on the seat where he had been sitting. They also founds a holster in the glove box. All five occupants Kyle Keller were then placed in handcuffs, and when Rueben Nathaniel Hartley, 20, of Lancaster was cuffed, he told officers there was a gun in the trunk of the vehicle. When officers searched the trunk, they found two semi-automatic 9mm pistols, one of which did not have a serial number. Police also found two magazines – one loaded with five rounds and the other unloaded. A further search of the car discovered a fighting-style knife that Hartley said he kept for self-defense, as well as a sling bag that contained alprazolam pills. Ruiz told officers the bag was his, police said, and upon further questioning, Ruiz said he had no knowledge of the guns being in the trunk, though up to that point officers had not mentioned that to him. Ruiz then told officers he handled the guns, but back in Pennsylvania. Based on the investigation, police determined one of the guns belonged to Ruiz and he was charged with possession of a firearm as a minor. Kyle L. Keller, 18, of Manheim, Pennsylvania told police the second gun did not belong to him, but he brought it to the resort for protection. He was ultimately charged with possession of a firearm as a minor under the age of 21. Hartley was charged with possession of a fighting knife and a concealed weapon.
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Domestic assault Richard Doane, Jr., 27, of Belcamp, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1:36 a.m. on June 15 near 33rd Street and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Police responded to reports of a domestic assault near 25th Street and when they arrived, they were told the couple in question had moved to 33rd Street. Once at 33rd Street, police saw Doane yelling at a woman who appeared to be scared. The couple was separated by officers, and the woman told them that Doane had assaulted her. She told police that Doane gets angry when he is drunk, and when she refused to give him the car keys to drive, he wrapped his arms around her and squeezed in an attempt to get the keys. Doane refused to speak with the
officers about the incident, and after seeing cuts on the woman’s hands, they placed him under arrest.
gation revealed Wathen was under the influence of alcohol, and she was placed under arrest.
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Tabitha M. Wathen, 41, of Bryantown, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2:05 a.m. on June 15 near 32nd Street and charged with DWI and other moving violations. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident and when they arrived, they saw a car that had struck a fire hydrant with Wathen standing next to the vehicle. Wathen reportedly told police she saw the crash happen and that several Black men exited the car and got into another vehicle before leaving the scene. Police said Wathen eventually changed her story and admitted to driving the car when it crashed. An investi-
Christopher Ray Parham, Jr., 26, of Henrico, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police shortly after 3:23 a.m. on June 15 near 16th Street and Baltimore Avenue and charged with felony theft of property valued between $25,000 and $100,000. Police said they were notified of a stolen vehicle entering the resort on the U.S. 50 bridge, and the vehicle – a 2019 Hyundai Sonata – was spotted a short time later at Fourth Street. Officers stopped the car near 16th Street and found Stefany Lissette Martell driving the vehicle, while Parham was in the passenger seat. While Martell and Parham were detained, the Continued on Page 52
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 51 latter said, “I just got that car a week ago from a friend that was renting it.” Police arrested Parham, who reportedly told officers he paid a friend to use the vehicle for three weeks. Parham explained to officers he could not rent a vehicle on his own because of previous “crashes,” so he went through a thirdparty vendor to rent the vehicle for three weeks. The vehicle was registered through Hertz, police said, and Parham never contacted the company to rent the vehicle.
Guns and drugs James Dada Tamba, 21, of Columbia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 15 near 27th Street and Coastal highway and cited for possession of an assault weapon and several other gun-related charges, possession of narcotics, possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana, possession of a martial arts weapon, and various traffic violations. Police were investigating a complaint of controlled dangerous substances in a nearby convenience store at North Division Street when they saw Tamba standing outside of the store before getting into the driver’s seat of a vehicle and driving off. Officers noticed Tamba did not come to a complete stop before exiting the parking lot, nor did he use a turn signal, and they followed him to another convenience store at 27th Street before conducting a traffic stop. When officers approached the car, they smelled marijuana and ordered Tamba to get out of the vehicle to conduct a search. During the search, officers found a spring-loaded knife clipped to Tamba’s right front pocket, a loaded 9mm handgun, and a black “satchel” containing several plastic baggies containing marijuana. The search also discovered several more plastic baggies of marijuana throughout the car, four plastic bags of MDMA pills and a digital scale. According to police, 55 MDMA pills, 48 grams of marijuana and 47 rounds of 9mm ammunition were confiscated.
Unlawful gun possession Justin David Croson, 19, of Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, and Christopher Harrison Jr., 20, of York, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police on June 15 near Dorchester Street and charged with possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Police said Harrison was stopped for a traffic infraction, and while he could provide the title for the vehicle he was driving, he told officers he has never had a driver’s license. When asked for the vehicle’s registration, Croson, who was in the front passenger seat, would not open the glove box, police reported. Both men were ordered out of the vehicle so officers could conduct a search. The search revealed the glove box con-
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tained a semi-automatic handgun and a clear plastic bag of marijuana.
Where’s my car Logan Paul Wilkins, 28, of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2:10 p.m. on June 16 near 52nd Street and Coastal Highway and charged with DUI, per se. Police said officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and when they arrived, they met with Wilkins, who filed the report. Wilkins told police he parked his Toyota Rav4 in front of the store he had been visiting, and when he walked out four minutes later, the vehicle was gone. He also admitted to leaving the keys in the car. Police watched the surveillance video at the store and never saw the Rav4 enter the parking lot. However, police said, they did see Wilkins and his girlfriend walk to the parking lot from a nearby store, which is where his car was located. An investigation revealed Wilkins was under the influence of alcohol and he was placed under arrest. He was taken to headquarters where he refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.
Knives and mini golf Eric Santiago Gonzalez-Solis, 23, of Montgomery Village, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 7:46 p.m. on June 17th at a miniature golf course near 18th Street and charged with first- and second-degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure someone, resisting arrest, and various other charges. Police responded to a report of a dispute among three men at the mini golf location’s parking lot. The officers approached the men and attempted to speak with Gonzalez-Solis, who said he was trying to call police because he felt his son’s mother had taken his son away from him. As one officer was speaking with Gonzalez-Solis, a witness told another that Gonzalez-Solis had displayed a knife during the altercation. The witness also told officers she saw Gonzalez-Solis try to leave the mini golf establishment with the child, when the mother took the boy back and placed him in her car. Another man at the scene attempted to pull Gonzalez-Solis away from the mother’s car, and during the fight, the knife dropped out of Gonzalez-Solis’s hands and landed under a vehicle.
Police said the license plate reader near the U.S. 50 bridge alerted officers that Dagne was entering Ocean City and that a warrant for his arrest had been was issued by the U.S. Marshall’s Service. When police spotted the vehicle, it was parked and a man was at the trunk before he closed it and began walking toward the Boardwalk. As Dagne was being questioned, police smelled marijuana coming from the car and saw Tariku and another occupant in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle produced a digital scale, a foil pouch containing marijuana, four plastic tubes, a folded $50 bill with a white powdery substance that police said was cocaine. Police also found six foil pouch bags with marijuana in the trunk. Officers said the total estimated weight of the marijuana was 15 grams.
Child abuse Michael C. Ferguson, 42, of Westminster was charged with second-degree child abuse and second-degree assault last Thursday after he allegedly shoved his daughter into a door so forcibly that witnesses hid the 13-yearold girl in a closet during his temporary absence. According to the statement of charges filed in District Court in Ocean City, the girl escaped from her father after an incident in the lobby of a downtown hotel, giving front desk staff the chance to come to her aid and to call the police. Police said the father, who appeared to have been drinking, told them he and his daughter had been arguing about her desire to move to California, when she became disrespectful. He said he grabbed her shoulders and backed her into the door, an assertion disputed by the front desk staff, who said the father’s actions were violent and unjustified.
Gun and weed Paul Normen Baynard, 22, of Ridgely, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 5:51 p.m. on June 19 near Third Street and cited for gun-related charges and possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana. Police said Baynard was stopped for a seatbelt violation, and an investigation revealed he was in possession of marijuana. A further investigation found Baynard was in possession of a handgun. He was placed under arrest and taken to headquarters.
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Natnael Tefera Dagne, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Deborah Meseret Tariku, 20, of Springfield, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 4:30 a.m. on June 18 near 23rd Street and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, more than 10 grams of marijuana and a dangerous concealed weapon.
Camilla Malevichi-Zanchin, 26, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 6:45 p.m. on June 19 near 65th Street and charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident with damage, among several other charges. Police were dispatched to a hit-andContinued on Page 53
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A setback of some kind may occur this week, Aries. Do not get too worried about it just yet. Adversity can be an excellent avenue toward personal growth.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may need to postpone a project you were hoping to begin this week. As long as it does not get pushed any further, you should be fine.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It is easy to get carried away with an idea, Gemini. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are on the move this week, but it is ideal to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead and see if you can pinpoint potential pitfalls.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It’s possible to achieve great things this week, Leo. Your accomplishments will ultimately depend on how much you are able to focus on the tasks at hand.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 A financial windfall or a new job opportunity may be coming your way, Virgo. This will be the breakthrough you need right now after a series of setbacks.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, you have plenty of ideas at the ready. Put all of your effort into the task and enjoy the fun.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Responsibilities will be easier to handle very soon, Scorpio. The tasks won’t become less difficult, but there are plenty of helping hands ready to back you up.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You could find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role, Sagittarius. Do not hesitate to accept this promotion because it can be great for your career.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be easily swayed this week by a smooth-talking stranger. Figure out if this person can be trusted by offering opportunities to prove his or her trustworthiness.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may think that an opportunity has passed you by, Aquarius. But don’t get too worried just yet. It’s possible to regain your momentum quite quickly.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have to admit that the plan you put in place has a few kinks to be worked out, Pisces. These modifications are relatively simple.
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Continued from Page 52 run accident in a parking lot near 49th Street, and when they arrived, a witness said they saw the driver of a car – later identified as Malevichi-Zanchin – pull out of a space, back into another car, and flee the scene. Police said surveillance video showed that MalevichiZanchin hit the car hard enough to cause it to rock back and forth. Police reported that they spotted Malevichi-Zanchin near 62nd Street and tried to stop her with their emergency lights and sirens activated, but she kept driving until she turned onto 65th Street and drove onto the Public Works and Police Station complex, passing No Trespassing signs, before stopping. During the stop, police found that Malevichi-Zanchin’s driver’s license was expired. She also told officers she did not realize she struck any vehicles. Police determined she was under the influence of alcohol.
Indecent exposure A 36-year-old man from Germantown was arrested by Ocean City Police at 2:28 a.m. on June 20 at a hotel near 123rd Street and charged with indecent exposure. Police said officers responded to reports of a naked man in the hallway of the fourth floor of the hotel, and when they arrived, staff told them the man was seen walking through the hallways of the second and third floor a bit earlier.
The staff member also told the police that the man was completely naked and that he could see the his genitalia. When the staff member reported the incident to police, he said he looked at the security camera and saw the man walk up to the fourth floor, narrowly avoiding being seen by several younger females. Once he got to the fourth floor, the staff member added, the man apparently passed out in the hallway outside of a room. Police arrested the man and charged him with indecent exposure.
Burglary Sam T. Smith, 18, of Hatboro, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11 p.m. on June 20 near 70th Street and charged with fourth-degree burglary of a dwelling. Police said officers were patrolling an area near 70th Street where several complaints of incidents regarding high school graduates had been reported over the past couple of weeks. As the officer was sitting in his car, he heard a man yell, “Hey you. Get the **** out of my house. Get the **** out of my house.” Smith left the house and started walking south on the sidewalk just before police detained him. The man whose house Smith had allegedly entered told officers he had just left to walk the dogs and saw two men walk past him and into the unit. He then rushed back to his condominium where he saw Smith inside.
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Minsk falls victim to Fedor von Bock’s army of soldiers By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 25, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, Minsk, the capital of Belarus, fell to the onrushing German Wehrmacht. When hostilities opened, Minsk had a population of 300,000. By the time the Red Army liberated the city in 1944, its population had shrunk to 50,000. Today it has a population of more than six times its prewar size. Minsk was the immediate target of Armeegruppe Center, commanded by Field Marshal Fedor von Bock. Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center numbered more than 750,000 soldiers spread among: Second,
Fourth and Ninth Armies commanded by Col.-Gen. Baron Maximilian von Weichs; Field Marshal Günther von Kluge and Col.-Gen. Adolph Strauß; Panzerguppes Two and Three, commanded by Gens. Heinz Guderian and Herman Hoth, and supported by Luftflotte 2, commanded by Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. Opposing Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center was the Western Front commanded by Gen. Dmitri Pavlov, and numbering 675,000 soldiers. A “Front” in Soviet parlance was roughly the equivalent of an armeegruppe. Continued on Page 54
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 53 The Western Front included the Third, Fourth and Tenth Armies commanded by Gens.Vasily Ivanovich Kuznetsov, Aleksandr Andeevich Khorobkov and Konstantin Dmitrievich Golubev. Thirteenth Army, commanded by Pyotr Filato,v was held in reserve. Gen. Filatov would die of wounds received during the battle. Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center launched its assault on the Soviet Union from Poland, aiming toward Moscow. The Germans sent the two Panzergruppes around each side of Gen. Pavlov’s Western Front as the infantry smashed through the center. By the time the Soviets knew what had hit them, the Luftwaffe had destroyed the Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS) — Soviet Air Force — on the ground, while Special German Forces had parachuted, or infiltrated, into the Soviet rear areas, cutting telephone lines, seizing bridges, and generally causing problems for the Red Army. Communication with Moscow was almost nonexistent, so that the Soviet general staff, Stavka, had no understanding of the terrible situation at the front. Stavka continued to issue orders that reflected its misunderstanding. Gen. Hoth’s Panzergruppe 3 crossed the Nieman River, in the north, on June 23, while Gen. Guderian’s Panzergruppe 2 crossed the River Bug, in the south. Three days later Gen. Hoth’s Panzers were 18 miles north of Minsk, with 7th Panzerdivision, commanded by Baron Hans von Funck, cutting the highway to Moscow. That afternoon Field Marshal von Bock ordered Gen. Guderian to turn his Panzers toward Gen. Hoth to close the pincers. That same day, Gen. Pavlov warned Moscow that, “... up to 1,000 tanks are enveloping Minsk from the northwest. There is no way to oppose them.” Any attempted counterattacks by the Red Army were destroyed by the Luftwaffe. By June 27, the Panzers had crossed the Berezina River, meaning they had covered 400 miles in six days! Second and Third Panzergruppes closed the trap on June 27, bagging Third, Tenth, Thirteenth and part of the Fourth Soviet Armies and surrounding Minsk. Two days later, the 900-year-old Belorussian capital fell. In this battle, not only was Minsk captured, but 417,000 Soviet soldiers were either captured or killed. In addition to the soldiers that were captured, 3,332 Soviet tanks and 1,809 artillery pieces were taken or destroyed. Gens. Pavlov and Khorobkov, and their staffs, were relieved of command, arrested, and transported to Moscow where they were tried, convicted, sentenced to death, and executed on July 22, 1941. Their property was confiscated and their bodies were burned in a landfill near Moscow. This had been a stunning German
success, leading them to believe that the war would end shortly in their favor. The Panzer Ccommanders, especially Guderian, were chaffing at the bit, because they were ordered not to advance until the pocket was eliminated, thereby giving the Red Army time to recover and establish additional defenses. Finally, on July 3, resistance inside the pocket was ended. German Army Commander-in-Chief, Franz Halder wrote in his diary, that, “...the objective to shatter the bulk of the Russian Army this side of the Dvina and Dniepr Rivers has been accomplished. East of these rivers, we will encounter nothing more than partial forces. It is probably no overstatement to say that the Russian Campaign has been won in the space of two weeks.” (Emphasis supplied). However, trouble was looming for the Germans. Gen. Günther Blumentritt, Chief-of-Staff of Field Marshal von Kluge’s Fourth Army, observed that, “...the conduct of the Russian troops, even in this first battle, was in striking contrast to the behavior of the Poles and the Western Allies in defeat. Even when encircled, the Russians stood their ground and fought.” Most of the Soviet soldiers captured during this campaign did not survive German “hospitality.” Even if they did, they would find an unpleasant welcome on their return to the Soviet State. Stalin did not look kindly on soldiers who surrendered, considering them traitors. Many were imprisoned — or worse. In order to facilitate a more conservative attitude on the part of the Panzer commanders, the two Panzergruppes, on July 3, were placed under the command of Field Marshal von Kluge, and were finally ordered to resume their advance. Gen. Guderian’s Panzergruppe 2 headed toward Yelnya on the Desna River, and Gen. Hoth’s Panzergruppe 3 headed north of Smolensk. In all, the German Armor had waited six days while the encircled Soviet soldiers were brought to heel. During that time, Hero of the Soviet Union, Marshal Semyon Timoshenko was moved from Commissar of Defense to the field to command the reeling Red Army in front of Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center and used that time to stiffen Soviet resistence. Mines were laid, trenches were dug, antitank obstacles were installed. Behind the Wehrmacht came the Einsatzgruppen. Einsatzgruppe B, commanded by Arthur Nebe, was attached to Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center, with its headquarters, first at Minsk, and, after August 5, at Smolensk. Its mission was to kill Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and undesirable Slavs. As they did in most captured large eastern cities, the Germans, on July 20, 1941, established a Jewish Ghetto, into which more than 100,000 Jews
were crammed, most of whom were eventually murdered. In November the Ghetto was subdivided into three sections: 1) the main Ghetto for unskilled Jews; 2) a section for skilled workers; and 3) a section housing the German, Austrian and Czech Jews — about 35,000 — that had been shipped there. By July 3, 1944, when the Red Army liberated the city, there were few Jews left. Belarus lost between 25 and 40 percent of its prewar population -— between 2.2 million and 3.65 million — and did not reach its prewar level until 1971. One million buildings and 85 percent of its industry were de-
stroyed. The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet designated Minsk a “Hero City” on June 26, 1974. Russian President Vladimir Putin conferred the status of “City of Military Glory” on Yelnya, on Oct. 8, 2007. Next week: Finland and Hungary Join the Attack 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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OBITUARIES ROLAND FREDERICK ADKINS, JR. Berlin Roland Frederick (Sonny) Adkins, Jr., 89, of Berlin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Born Dec. 23, 1930, he was the son of the Late Roland F. (Sparky) Adkins, Sr., and Louise Scott Adkins. Sonny was raised R. Adkins, Jr. by his mother, grandfather, William Samuel Scott, and grandmother, Liza Jackson Scott, in Newark, Maryland. While three of his uncles were away in the military, he worked for his grandfather in the logging business in Newark. They were also air raid wardens and plane identification specialists during World War ll. He and his grandfather supervised German POWs at the POW camp located where Stephen Decatur High School is today. After World War ll, rather than attend college in Salisbury, Sonny decided to continue working with his grandfather in the family logging business in Newark. In 1949, his family moved to Berlin. Sonny married his sweetheart, Margaret Ann Donaway on Oct. 10, 1951, shortly before he was drafted in the US Army due to the Korean Conflict. He received an Honorable Discharge shortly thereafter due to a medical problem. After separation from the military service, Sonny began working for Day and Zimmerman as a lineman, building high voltage lines for electric companies. A few years later, he became a journeyman lineman with Eastern Shore Public Service (now Delmarva Power). Later he also worked for Sinclair Refining Company with some of his closest friends. In 1964, Sonny became self-employed as an electrical contractor and incorporated his business in 1972, known as Adkins Electric Company, Inc. His company had many longtime accounts he serviced in the Berlin-Ocean City area and beyond. Also he was an avid Lionel toy train collector for many years with a huge collection of trains and toys and along with his son, J. Paul, was a Lionel dealer and service center for a few years. In addition, he was a talented harmonica player his entire life with a large impressive collection of harmonicas. He played Gospel and blue grass music in local churches with a local musical group. Sonny loved his entire family and always had time for his children and grandchildren. He especially liked entertaining them and played his harmonica for them every chance he was able. Sonny was a long-time member of Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin and as a child, attended
Bowen United Methodist Church in Newark with his family. He was a life member of the Berlin Fire Company serving as engineer during his active years. He was a 60plus-year member of Evergreen Masonic Lodge# 153 AF & AM in Berlin, and a proud member of the American Legion- Boggs Disharoon Post # 123 in Berlin having served as past vice commander and chaplain. He had also been a Berlin Town councilman for eight years. Sonny is survived by his son, J. Paul Adkins, and his wife, Patsy Elliott Adkins; Janie L. Goslee and her husband, David Goslee, Jr.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Page Adkins Jacoby and her husband, Adam, Lindsey Nicole Giblin and her husband, Dan, and David (Lewis) Goslee, lll; three great-grandchildren, Jordin MaLynn Adkins Jacoby, Clara Faith Adkins Jacoby, and Ryan Daniel Giblin, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Ann Adkins (2017) and grandson, John Paul Adkins, ll (2001). A memorial service for Sonny will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St, Berlin, Maryland 21811; the
Berlin Fire Company, 214 N. Main St., Berlin, Maryland 21811; or Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. MARIE HEVNER CARRAS Berlin Marie Hevner Carras, age, 82, died on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Snyder) Carras. She was preceded in death by her husMarie Carras band, Austin Benjamin Hevner in 2003. Surviving, are her children, Lisa Bentz (Brady Bowman) of Ocean City, Barbara Clark of Ohio, Penny Hudson of Ocean Pines, and Matt Dean of Ohio. There is one granddaughter, Courtney Hevner, and two greatgrandchildren, Benny and Theo Dietz. Also surviving are special “likegranddaughters,” Allison and Shelby Bowman, and Danielle Douglas Pat-
terson. Also special “grandson,” Christian Dietz. Mrs. Carras had worked for Trimper’s Rides for 20 years. She attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and the slot machines. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Cremation followed her death. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Post #166, 24th St., Ocean City, Maryland, on June 27, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. A donation in her memory may be made to: The America Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. AUGUSTUS FORBUSH III Newport Augustus “Guss” Forbush III, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, formally of Fenwick Island, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 27, 2021, at the Beaufort Hotel, 34 Degrees North, Beaufort, North Carolina, from 1-3 p.m. Guss was born on March 9, 1954 in Crisfield, Maryland, to Rebecca and Continued on Page 56
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 55 Guss Forbush, Jr. He graduated from Crisfield High School and the University of Maryland. After college he spent 12 years in the fluid power industry, residing in Annapolis, Maryland. He then moved back to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and started his own golf car business, which he ran until selling in 2003. During that time he met and married his beloved wife, Debby Doubleday. In 2006, he and Debby moved to Newport, North Carolina, and they started another business, Great Windows, which is still in operation. The love of the water brought Guss and Debby to North Carolina. Guss held his 100 ton captains license for 50 years and while in college captained tours boats in Baltimore, Maryland and Newport News, Virginia.
When not working, Guss loved spending his weekends with Debby on their boat traveling the waterways of the Crystal Coast, and sitting on Carrot Island enjoying time with good friends drinking a beer and eating hot dogs. Moving to the Sea Gate community introduced Guss and Debby to many who became dear friends, and more recently have gone above and beyond during his struggle these last five years; especially beloved neighbors Gene and Pat Riggs. The family would like to thank Dr. Seth Miller and Dr. John Cho, along with the radiation technicians, chemotherapy nurses and staff at the SECU Cancer Center in New Bern for the wonderful care Guss received. Guss was preceded in death by his father, Guss Forbush, Jr. Guss is survived by his wife of 29 years, Debby Forbush; his mother,
Rebecca Forbush of Crisfield, Maryland; sisters, Cathie Yow of Sarasota, Florida, and Donna Laird, and husband, Charles, of Crisfield, Maryland. He had four nephews. Donations in his name can be made to: Carteret County Humane Society, 853 Hibbs Road, Newport, North Carolina 28570. MICHAEL EDWARD DICKERSON Ocean City Michael Edward Dickerson, age 74, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Baltrush) Dickerson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jayne Ellen Powell Dickerson, in 2017. He is survived by his son, Michael C. Dickerson and his wife, Judy, of Tampa, Florida.
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Also surviving are his sisters, Nancy Cutrona and her husband, Sam, and Linda Troxler and her husband, Larry; brotherin-law, Dick Powell, and several nieces M. Dickerson and nephews. Michael graduated from PS Dupont High School in 1964. Following high school he obtained a business degree from Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1966. Michael then made the decision to move to Ocean City, Maryland, in the early 70’s. Michael worked in several businesses in Ocean City over the years and in the late 70’s met the love of his life, Jayne. Together they were operators/ owners of Ocean Plaza Tees which had locations at Ocean Plaza Mall on 94th Street, Division St. on the Boardwalk, and Bethany Beach. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, and was a patron of Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin. He was a fan of all Notre Dame athletics, loved music, especially Elvis, and danced on American Bandstand. Michael was truly a lover of life, a kind and eternally optimistic man who lived for his family. He was devoted to his wife and son, and enjoyed being a snow bird spending time with his family in Florida during the winter. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Very Rev. Paul Jennings officiated. A donation in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Letter of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Decatur junior Noah Fisher 2A state tennis champion By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 25, 2021) Stephen Decatur junior Noah Fisher dominated his tennis opponents all season and during the state tournament was no different. Fisher won his 2A state semifinal round, 6-0, 6-2, on Friday, then captured the championship title with a 62, 6-0, performance last Saturday at the Wilde Lake Tennis Center in Columbia. “It’s amazing,” Fisher said. “He just didn’t do well, he dominated all the way through, but he earned it. He played good competition, but he played great and was prepared,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “It was impressive to me because the kids he was beating were good. His hard work paid off. It was exciting to be a part of. It’s one of those memories he’ll always have. It’s hard to put into words how special it is.” Chris Zielinski was the last male singles player to win a state title for Decatur. He won it in 1998. Fisher went up the night before and got a good night’s sleep and was ready for semifinal competition on June 18. He was pleased with his performance in the match, which took about an hour to complete. “I played really well. I stuck to what I usually do and it worked out
perfectly,” he said. “I was very excited after I won. I did what I needed to do and now I had to prepare myself for the finals.” He said Jae Yi of Poolesville was one of the best, most consistent opponents he’s faced this year. “I won because I was able to put away the ball quicker and outlast him in most rallies,” he said. On finals day, Fisher was excited to step on the court to battle William Pallan of Hereford High School. “He was definitely one of the best I’ve played this year. He was able to put away more shots [than Yi]. I think I played great,” he said. “I just played my game.” Fisher led 4-0, but Pallan came back and made it, 4-2. “I figured out how to play him. Then, I just put it away,” he said. “He was aiming for my backhand, but I just looked for opportunities to get it past him. I waited for my opportunity to strike and put it away.” From day one, Fisher’s goal has been to win a state title, and he is thrilled to achieve it. Not only did he receive a medal, but he will also get his name on a banner in Decatur’s gym. He is also the 2A East Section II and 2A East Region champion. “I’m just happy there was a season at all, because we didn’t have a season
PHOTO COURTESY STEVE BERQUIST
Stephen Decatur junior Noah Fisher shows off his medal after winning the 2A state tennis championship title last Saturday. He is pictured with Coach Steve Berquist.
PHOTO COURTESY TIM FISHER
Stephen Decatur junior Noah Fisher dominated his tennis opponents throughout the season, including in the 2A state championship match last Saturday against William Pallan of Hereford High School at the Wilde Lake Tennis Center in Columbia.
last year because of covid,” he said. Fisher has dedicated himself to accomplishing his goal. The 17-year-old has been playing tennis since he was 5. Not only does he practice after school with his team, but he also trains three to four hours each day over the weekends. “Noah is tactful. It’s crazy how consistent he is,” Berquist said. He is already looking forward to next season and hopefully, winning back-to-back state championships. But he added, he will just take one match at a time and work his way there. This weekend, he will compete in a tournament at the Ocean City Tennis Center. The Decatur boys’ team finished the season 5-1 overall. “It couldn’t have gone any better. We only lost to Bennett and we were right there,” Berquist said. “It was a good team season and Noah winning was unbelievable. And, we were young so we’ve got a lot of players coming back. Noah can pass on his knowledge and teach them what he’s learned.” The team will graduate three, but Berquist said a core nucleus will be back next season. The girls’ team went 3-3. The team
will graduate two players, and the rest were freshmen and sophomores. “With a young group, it went well,” said Coach Jamie Greenwood. “I saw a lot of improvement. It was a good building year. Some of them haven’t played organized tennis before and I feel like they learned a tremendous amount. Hopefully they use the experience to springboard into next year.”
NOAH FISHER’S SEASON STATS: *REGULAR SEASON (SINGLES): Matches: 6-0 Games in those matches (8-game pro sets): 48-2 *STATE TOURNAMENT (STARTING AT SECTIONALS): Matches: 6-0 Games in those matches (best of three sets, regular scoring): 72-5 He didn’t drop a set *OVERALL: Matches: 12-0 Games in those matches: 120-7
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Janney second in high jump, Mielnik third in pole vault By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 25, 2021) Stephen Decatur sent two athletes to the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association 3A state championship outdoor track meet last Saturday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover and both came home with medals. Senior Jessica Janney finished in second place in the high jump and junior Owen Mielnik took third in the pole vault. “Overall they did pretty well. For both of them it was their season best, which is the goal,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “It was Jessica’s last time and I’m happy for her she had her best performance. If Owen keeps working hard, hopefully he can come back and do even better next year.” Janney was hoping to get back to the state meet after she tied for eighth place her sophomore year, her first season competing in high jump. There was no outdoor track season last year because of covid, so when she qualified for states as a senior, she was thrilled. “I was very excited that there even was a state meet, because in the beginning of the season we were told there wouldn’t be one,” she said. “I came in saying this is my last year and I just
want to enjoy the moment, and whatever happens, happens. It was fun in general just to compete. It was a great way to end my senior year.” Janney recorded a high jump of 5 feet 2 inches, good for second place. She got it on her second attempt. Janney tried for 5 feet 4 inches, which would have been her career best and a school record, but she came up a little short. “I was close. I had a good shot at it, but it just didn’t work out,” she said. “I think I did really well. I got eighth my sophomore year, to nothing last year because of covid, to coming back this year and getting second, that’s really good.” She holds the current high jump school record with Billie Jo Burbage (1994) and Brittany Harris (2005). She accomplished that height first during regionals her sophomore year. “I originally tried out for track just for fun and I’m thankful I did because it’s become my favorite sport,” she said. “I didn’t think I’d be so good at it. It’s been a big part of my life.” Janney did long and triple jump her freshman year and added high jump her sophomore year. She did all three this season. Janney is headed to the University of Delaware, where she will major in marine sciences, and wants to try out for
PHOTO COURTESY JODY STIGLER
Stephen Decatur junior Owen Mielnik and senior Jessica Janney display their third (pole vault) and second (high jump) place medals after the 3A state championship track meet last Saturday.
the school’s club or maybe even the main track team, she said. Mielnik, who placed first in the regional event to advance to states, pole vaulted 13 feet to win third place in the championship meet. He was pleased with his performance at 12 feet, 12 feet 6 inches, and 13 feet, clearing the bar easily on his first attempts. He decided to change things up a bit at 13 feet 6 inches, but those adjustments didn’t work out. “I felt pretty good. I just didn’t stay consistent,” he said. “I just got in my head. My run wasn’t as consistent. I was
so excited with my performance [leading up to 13 feet 6 inches], I decided to change things up to do better, but I should have stuck with what was I was doing.” Mielnik said he is looking forward to next season and is confident he can do better. “I’m hoping to win it next year as a senior,” he said. Twice a week he travels about 2.5 hours to the Philadelphia Jump Club for pole vault training. He has several tournaments planned for the summer and fall, in New York, DC, Virginia and possibly other locations.
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Tuna and Tiaras event successful in inaugural year By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 25, 2021) One hundred fiftynine female anglers fished on 36 boats during the inaugural Tuna and Tiaras tournament, held last weekend. It was the first ladies-only tuna event registered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “Everything went very smoothly. Intrinsic Yacht Sales did a great job as our catch boat, our major sponsors HUK fishing gear, Ray E. Williams Plumbing and Atlantic Tackle made the day possible,” said organizer Pam Taylor. “The girls had a blast at the weigh-ins …” More than $64,000 in prize money was awarded. The Hocus Pocus crew reeled in the largest tuna of the tournament – a 98 pounder. The group also had the second-heaviest stringer weight of 172 pounds. Altogether, the team won $23,607.50. The Tighten Up crew was awarded $4,417.50 for its 97-pound tuna. The Chain Reaction team received $2,945 for its 84-pound tuna. The ladies aboard C-Boys caught tuna weighing a total of 204 pounds to come in first place in the heaviest stringer division. The group was presented $19,000. The Reel Chaos team’s 160-pound combined weight earned the group $3,230. The Water Marlin team hooked a 15-pound mahi and won $10,925, in the winner take all division. No wahoo were weighed. Weigh-ins were held at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City The tuna tournament also benefited Women Supporting Women of Salisbury. A total of $7,200 will go to the organization. Its services include prosthetic breast fittings, wigs, educational tote bags, lift chair loaner program and community-related events to educate the public. All of its services are free.
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The Hocus Pocus crew reeled in the largest tuna of the inaugural Tuna and Tiaras tournament last weekend – a 98 pounder. The group also had the second-heaviest stringer weight of 172 pounds. Altogether, the team won $23,607.50.
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Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam this weekend By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 25, 2021) The Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam continues to grow each year. The inaugural event in 2019 was a success, with 34 anglers competing and $7,000 awarded to the winners. The 2020 edition was even bigger, with 47 participating and a $4,725 purse. As of earlier this week, 50 anglers had already registered for the competition, scheduled for this weekend. About 70 percent of them are new to the event, according to Tournament Director Brian Roberts. “It’s come a long way. I’m really excited to see this much interest in Ocean City,” he said. “We have a good group of guys and girls.” Participants registered so far will be coming from all over the country, including Louisiana, Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Roberts is hoping for 60-70 participants. Final registration will take place today, Friday, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. An anglers’ meeting will follow. The cost is $135 per angler. Participants can fish from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Anglers are permitted to fish all waters within Worcester County, up to three nautical miles from the shore. Weigh-ins, which are open to the public, will run each day from noon to 4 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle. DJ Wax will play music during weigh-ins on Sunday. There will also be music on Saturday. Qualifying fish include flounder, striped bass, bluefish, sea trout, sheepshead, tautog, trigger fish, black sea bass, spot, croaker, cobia, red and black drum and Spanish and king mackerel. The guaranteed payout is $7,000. First-place winner will receive $4,000, second place $2,000, and third $1,000, along with other prizes. The person who catches the largest fish will also win a kayak fishing excursion to Panama, sponsored by Los Buzos Resort. And new for this year, the fourthplace winner will take home a kayak, valued at $2,000. There are also optional added entry level divisions. Each angler is permitted to weight up to six fish per day. The three heaviest combined weight will win cash prizes. Each fish will be given a weight point system equal to 100 points per pound. Anglers will receive a bonus 50 points for each fish released and
deemed alive by the weighmaster. There is also a junior angler division for youth 16 and younger. For more information, rules and added entry level calcuttas, visit https://fishnpaddle.com.
Roberts also wanted to thank local sponsors: Bank of Ocean City, Atlantic Tackle, Shark on the Harbor, OC Kayak, Endless Summer Surf Shop, Cork Bar and Beach Bum Motel.
OC Marlin Club’s 42nd Small Boat Tournament this wknd. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 25, 2021) The Ocean City Marlin Club will host its 42nd annual Small Boat Tournament this weekend. “The weather looks very good, especially for a small boat tournament,” said Boz Jefferson, OCMC president and co-chair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan. “We’d be happy to have 50 boats this year. Anything more we’d be ecstatic.” The competition is for “small boats,” open to vessels 34 feet long (as stated on the manufacturer’s specifications) and smaller. Final registration will take place today, Friday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Marlin Club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Only one representative from each boat is needed to sign the group up. Participants do not need to be Marlin Club members. 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 $300 per boat to fish offshore or inshore. To fish inshore one day and offshore the other, the cost is $600. There are also added entry level calcuttas of $100, $200 and $300 for inshore and offshore meatfish divisions, as well as a $200 offshore billfish re-
lease division winner take all. Many people fish in the tournament annually, Jefferson said. Participants will fish either Saturday or Sunday, June 26-27. 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, 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. A crab feast awards banquet will take place on Sunday from 6:30-9 p.m. under the clubhouse. Twenty-seven of the 53 boats entered into the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 41st annual Small Boat Tournament brought fish to the Sunset Marina scale last year. The total awarded to tournament winners was $37,470. For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410213-1613.
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Concert to benefit ALS Assoc. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 25, 2021) Country music recording artist, singer/songwriter, and Ocean City native Jimmy Charles, along with his band, will perform “A Night of Hope” Benefit Concert for the ALS Association on Thursday, July 1, at Southern Belle in Delmar, Maryland, from 6-10 p.m. “Acting on behalf of our nonprofit, “I Am Not Alone,” which uses music to heal and give hope, we are putting on a fun, exciting concert and evening all to benefit the ALS Association,” Charles said. OC music legend, Joe Smooth, will join the band on saxophone. Presenting sponsor is R&A Insurance. Tickets can be purchased for $50 on Charles’ website, www.jimmycharlesmusic.com, or at https://younique-nashville.ticketleap.com/beatals/. Tickets also include food, beer, wine and cocktails, compliments of Mountaire Farms, Mispillion River Brewing Company, Heroes Vodka, Coors Light and Miller Lite. There will also be an auction, featuring signed guitars, sports memorabilia and trips, among other items; mobile axe throwing from Kiss My Axe; and DJ Wax playing music before the concert. “While watching the movie ‘Gleason,’ cooped up from covid, Miranda and I were moved to tears after watching the former NFL linebacker Steve Gleason document his deterioration from this torturous disease,” Charles said. “It really gives you a close look at the devastation it has to a person and family.” Charles said he immediately posted on Facebook after watching, asking if people had seen the movie. He then added that he would love to get involved and support this cause. “I then received a message from Bill O’Brien who is one of the directors for the Rehoboth Beach ALS walk and follows my career,” Charles said. “He informed me that they already used my song ‘I Am Not Alone’ for a special moment during their walk and would love to coordinate something. So we immediately began planning this concert.” Funds raised will benefit the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, which covers the entire peninsula, including Ocean City. “My first drummer when I moved to Nashville, Tommy Mastro, suffered horribly from the disease and eventually passed. Also my Stephen Decatur High School math teacher, JV baseball coach and bench press competition coach [Larry Schott]
passed away from it as well. Both were so nice and truly amazing human beings,” Charles said. “It breaks my heart that they had to suffer this way. At the time my drummer was suffering I was only able to donate $20 to his fundraiser for medication he needed to make his legs stop shaking. I was still playing for tips in downtown Broadway Nashville where we used to do tons of shows together for little pay. On July 1, I hope to hand over a big check for a large amount of money to go toward the ALS Association and their efforts for research and more. How big of a check will depend on the support of Delmarva.” Charles will also honor Schott during the event. “Mr. Schott and I were best buds in high school. I looked up to him and he really inspired me during the weight lifting competitions and even got me through dreaded math classes. He was a big strong guy,” Charles said. “You never would think in a million years something like this would happen. He was so nice, always willing to help and a humble and great man. He deserves to be remembered as that especially on this day. We are going to party in the name of ALS and all those that suffered from the disease.” Those who can’t make the event can still donate on Charles’ website, www.jimmycharlesmusic.com. For more information about Charles, visit his official website or check out his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Charles received “Outstanding Young Tennessean” Award in 2017, and was a 2019 TOYA (Ten Outstanding Young Americans) Award winner, presented by the Jaycees International USA for using his music to positively impact the world. His song and video, “Superman,” trended No. 1 with CMT and the song about the journey of a cancer survivor has helped him save lives across the nation traveling from coast to coast as Zero The End of Prostate Cancer’s national ambassador. The singer/songwriter founded I Am Not Alone 501c3 nonprofit organization three years ago to spread hope, strength and unity to cancer survivors. In 2020, Charles was named Nashville Industry Music Awards Male Country Artist of the Year, and he also won Song of the Year with “Never Had a Bad Day.” “For those that have not heard me perform, If you love country music, rock music, love Nashville or have never been, I am bringing Nashville right here to the shore,” he said. “It’s going to be an
PHOTO COURTESY JIMMY CHARLES
Jimmy Charles, along with his band, will perform “A Night of Hope” Benefit Concert for the ALS Association on Thursday, July 1, at Southern Belle in Delmar, Maryland.
amazing time. With my work as Zero the End of Prostate Cancer’s National Run/Walk Spokesman I lead the survivor ceremony at the races. At the ALS walks, there are no survivor ceremonies because there are no survivors. It is a terminal diagnosis and a torturous break down of the body while the mind stays acute and aware. “This really hit me. Can you imagine having no hope” he continued. “There needs to be more research to help find a cure or even what causes the disease, that’s why we named this evening “A Night of Hope.” Tonight, Charles will be performing at Coins on 28th Street from 8 p.m. to midnight. He will then play at the Reel Inn, 14th Street bayside, on Saturday from 3-6 p.m. On Sunday, he will be at Hammerheads Dockside, from 3-6 p.m. in the Indian River Inlet in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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Physical fitness key for OCBP By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 25, 2021) Have you ever been on the beach when the lifeguard is dragging their stand around? It is quite the sight to behold if you are the average beach patron. They drag it to the shoreline in the morning and back to the dunes in the evening and sometimes during the day depending on the tide. The lifeguard stands weigh 300 pounds and part of the guard’s daily routine is dragging across the beach. It is so critical; it is one of the components of our Pre-employment Physical Skills Evaluation. They need to first put down their big red bag loaded with the day’s necessities to sustain themselves and to perform the job in all kinds of weather. No one knows how much the bags weigh; it depends on the day and the individual lifeguard and their particular needs. You may have noticed the SRTs remain on duty regardless of the weather. The next time you see a lifeguard coming or going to work, take note of all the things the guards do to set up their “office” each day. Being an Ocean City lifeguard a physically demanding job. The OCBP currently employs over 200 people. Surf Rescue Technician (SRT) is the title that our lifeguards earn once they complete Surf Rescue Academy, and you see them wearing their red uniforms and manning the tall and very heavy white lifeguard stand. Each SRT is a member of one of the 18 crews that stretch from the Inlet jetty to the Delaware state line. Each crew functions as a team and has five or six lifeguard stands, with the crew chief stand located in the center along with a two-way radio as a communications link to the town’s 911 communications center.
In addition to the crew chief, there is an assistant crew chief and up to six additional SRTs who work together to cover all stands in the crew from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as well as days off, lunch breaks and mandatory workouts. Yes, mandatory workouts during their workday! They not only have to meet certain physical requirements to be hired as an SRT and be re-qualified each summer season with the patrol, but they also must complete a prescribed daily workout of at least 20 minutes per day during their guarding shifts. Our SRTs are no different than a professional athlete who we have hired for their physical attributes and have trained them in techniques that allow them to use these special skills and abilities to protect you when you visit. To provide coverage for workouts, some SRTs are scheduled for a 4.5hour shift. When working this shift, the SRT starts their workday at 10 a.m. They begin by making sure that the entire area of the beach covered by their crew, is prepared for the day. Once set up and administrative tasks are completed, they begin relieving each SRT in the crew who is on a 7.5-hour shift. Once each SRT is relieved they are required to perform an ordinance check (local rules and laws) on their beach by walking (jogging) in among the beach patrons checking for unsafe conditions and infractions, followed by a mandatory workout prescribed by the crew chief. The workouts usually consist of swimming, running or both. They can change daily at the discretion of the crew chief that runs the workouts in a certain area. If it’s extremely hot, then it’ll likely be a water workout day, but on a day when the wind is high, and temperature moderate, there are all types of various workout activities the crew chief will devise.
Once all crew members have completed their morning duties and workout the “lunch rover” (the SRT on the 4.5-hour shift) will replace each SRT who is working PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN JOSON/OCBP the full day for a 30minute lunch break Ocean City Beach Patrol Crew Chief Jacob Cope works out on a paddleboard last week near the pier. beginning at noon. Being in top physical condition is not only critical that all 10 miles of Ocean City are to do the daily job of guarding but it fully guarded. However, during their workout also comes in handy for competithey must remain in the area that is tions. Some patrol members compete in covered by their crew so in an emercontests that are held around the area gency they are available to assist and and in other parts of the country for add extra support to the crew. If you would like to become a lifelifeguards. Each year we send a team of OCBP female guards to women’s guard, it might interest you to know competitions, and we also send a that because of the unique demands competition team consisting of males of the job, the Ocean City Beach Paand females to participate in the trol does not require or recognize cerUnited States Lifeguard Association tification or experience with other agencies. Regional competitions. Anyone seeking employment with In addition, we participate in the lifeguard Olympics which is usually the OCBP must successfully complete held in Rehoboth Beach every year. all aspects of an eight-phase pre-emTeams are selected through tryouts to ployment physical skills evaluation. Testing for OCBP to work next represent the OCBP and all those who compete are scheduled off and re- summer (2022) will be offered this ceive no compensation or support summer in Ocean City and in off-site from Town of Ocean City funds al- locations this winter. Once a candithough many of our teams do receive date passes the physical skills test, they are appointed to a 65-hour, paid support from local businesses. All these competitions offer an op- $15.60/hour. Surf Rescue Academy. Prior to the start of academy and portunity for lifeguards throughout the region to display their physical fit- each year they return to the patrol, ness. The top athletes of the Ocean they must pass a mandatory drug City Beach Patrol will also represent test. During Surf Rescue Training Ocean City at the national and inter- Academy each rookie is trained and national level and are well respected assessed in all necessary skills, techthroughout the lifesaving community. niques, procedures, and protocols of So, when you see the guards doing the Beach Patrol. Help us spread the word. If the strange maneuvers on the beach, now you know they are probably either lifeguards are not on duty, then it is doing a mandatory workout devised not safe to swim. Always remember by their crew chief or training for an to keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard is in the stand! We stay upcoming competition…or both! But rest assured, even though they physically fit to protect you, but we are on a break and working out, an- can only do that if you swim while we other guard is covering for them so are on duty.
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