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SHORT-STAFFED Fun City, an arcade on the Boardwalk, has signs asking guests to be patient, as they are understaffed and just reopened last weekend. The arcade had been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

J-1 students officially out Local businesses semi-prepared as program had been on hold

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) It’s official: J-1 students will not be coming to work and live in Ocean City this summer.

Although many resort businesses assumed as much, President Trump put an end to any speculation to the contrary Monday, when he ordered a temporary ban on all new work visas, citing the coronavirus pandemic. This

includes the J-1 cultural exchange program.

Even before the ban, J-1 students couldn’t come to Ocean City because the federal government had advised against nonessential international travel and suspended visa processing at U.S. embassies abroad.

In addition, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs had a 60-day pause on its programs that ended on May 13.

As nearly 4,000 J-1 students typically come to Ocean City every summer, this will have a heavy impact on the resort town.

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) The statewide ban on the sale or distribution of polystyrene, or Styrofoam, has been postponed from July 1 to Oct. 1, or 30 days after Gov. Larry Hogan lifts the state of emergency, according to a notice from the Maryland Department of the Environment.

The ban was postponed as the state continues its efforts to open the economy after closing most businesses this

spring because of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The Maryland General Assembly passed the legislation on April 3, 2019, making it the first state in the nation to do so.

According to the notice, food service businesses and schools may continue using Styrofoam until Oct. 1, but may not purchase Styrofoam products after July 1.

Sandi Smith, of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, said the postponement is disappointing. She also expressed frustration that the manufacturers of environmentally friendly products See BAN Page 2

Open meetings talk closed

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Ocean City resident and former councilman Vince Gisriel, whose Open Meetings Act complaint against the mayor and City Council was backed up by the state just three weeks ago, denounced the council Tuesday for going behind closed doors again to discuss the state’s findings.

In a June 3 opinion responding to a complaint filed by Gisriel and others, the state’s Open Meetings Compliance Board found that the council violated the open meetings See CITY Page 3

Fireworks won’t work out for this year’s Fourth

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) After hashing out a communication snafu that occurred last week, the Ocean City Council is eyeing sometime in August or Labor Day weekend to host its postponed Fourth of July fireworks.

“At our meeting last Monday, we had this on the agenda, and quite possibly I did not articulate the question well enough, but it was our advice at the time that we not shoot on [July 4], even though we all wanted to, because again of the state regulations as it relates to gatherings,” City Manager Doug Miller

told the mayor and City Council Tuesday.

Miller said he had hoped the fireworks vendor, Celebration Fireworks, could attend the meeting to join the date issue discussion, but the company had prior obligations.

“I had to conduct a poll of you by

phone, and three members wanted to proceed with fireworks, four wanted to delay,” Miller said.

Councilmen Matt James, Mark Paddack and John Gehrig favored staying with the scheduled Fourth of July fireworks, while Council members Lloyd See SPLIT Page 4

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Businesses seeking workers Ban on Styrofoam use won’t as J-1 ban becomes official go into effect until October Continued from Page 1 Nancy Schwendeman, interim executive director for the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said most businesses understood the students would probably not arrive.

“I think most … of our businesses have been working under that premise because of the uncertainty of that program,” Schwendeman said. “They have taken other measures and we are assisting them.”

She said the chamber has a virtual job fair and has reached out to schools, the tri-county and tri-state area.

“They need staff, so we’re reaching out any way possible to try to match employers with employees,” Schwendeman said. “We are actually working with the county and other organizations.”

She said some businesses have had to adjust their hours since they have fewer employees, but some have not needed to since they are operating at a limited capacity because of coronavirus health safety restrictions.

Schwendeman added that it was unfortunate that the cultural exchange program was included with the immigration order.

“We were trying to have the pro-

gram pulled out of that, but I guess that has not been done,” Schwendeman said.

“It was just one lump sum for a variety of immigration and covN. Schwendeman ered all bases.”

Susan Jones, executive director of the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, echoed that the J-1 program had been in jeopardy for weeks.

“From the lack of international flights, the embassies being closed, revised school calendars, to the fear of travel amongst students — I guess there were real hurdles that could not be overcome,” Jones said.

As a result, Jones said staffing has been “causing restaurants to change operating hours, hotels to not fully open all rooms and even city bus ridership and revenues to be in serious decline.”

However, she attributed part of the low staffing issues to people making more money through unemployment than their regular job.

“Rather than tying unemployment amounts to a percentage of previous job, a flat $600 a week extra was handed out and that has created the workforce challenge,” Jones said.

Continued from Page 1 can’t keep up with the new demand.

“That’s because of the covid-19,” Smith said. “What happened was all our restaurants had to focus on carryout and so people are going to restaurants and they’re doing all carryout. There’s just not enough supply of environmentally friendly products for them to purchase.”

In response, Maryland Coastal Bays Program will hand out canvas bags to restaurants that are source reduction pledgees.

“We’re going to provide those to our pledgees to encourage them to give those to repeat customers [for carryout] so they’re not using plastic bags,” Smith said.

The program will also put out a press release regarding the ban postponement.

“Hopefully, we’re helping make a little bit of a dent and a difference,” Smith said. “We’re also going to be putting out PSAs [public service announcements] encouraging our visitors, now that Fourth of July

weekend is coming up, to encourage our visitors to be more responsible due to the lack of availability of environmentally friendly products.”

Smith has previSandi Smith ously said that the danger of Styrofoam is that it never goes away and animals can end up consuming it.

The Ocean City Council’s Green Team and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program have been working for months to educate the public, and especially restaurants, on alternative options, such as biodegradable cardboard carryout boxes.

Smith said she commends the local restaurants that have been trying to find more environmentally friendly products.

“They’re worked really hard on doing the right thing, and now we’ve had this setback, especially in a resort town, with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other,” Smith said.

To help area businesses, Jones said the association had been pushing for the Open Air Job Fair that took

place in Snow Hill on Wednesday.

To see Ocean City’s virtual job fair, visit oceancity.org/employment/.

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City’s closed sessions topic of closed session Continued from Page 1 requirement by meeting in private for 18 months to discuss the renewal of the Pier Amusements franchise.

The board went on to say the facts of this case suggested the council had broader problems with following the act’s requirements. “… We find that the council violated the act over a period of time by secretly conducting public business that the act required it to discuss publicly and by failing to disclose to the public either the fact of the discussions or the creation of a negotiating committee until after the council had decided the terms of the franchise and ordinances. The council’s violations were not trivial,” the compliance board said in the 11page opinion.

The council’s decision to discuss the board’s opinion in private led Gisriel to

object, adding, “I find it ironic that you would go into closed session to discuss the act.”

Drawing from the opinion, Gisriel said, “The mere fact that an issue has legal ramifications does not mean that the public body may discuss it in closed session. I would also like to advise you and point out to you that the law itself, under section 3-305D3, reads … ‘If a person objects to the closing of a session, the public body shall send a copy of the written statement to the board.’ I hope you follow up and do that.”

He then read another portion of the compliance board’s opinion, and also raised a question to the council. “’Finally, we encourage the council to provide the public with minutes of the portions of the closed session from which the public was excluded in violation of the act,’” Gisriel said. “I would ask that you provide that, and I also would like to raise the question, do you intend to release that information?”

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Ocean City resident, and former councilman, Vince Gisriel criticized the council for going into closed session to discuss the Maryland Open Meetings Act Compliance Board’s recent unflattering opinion about the council’s pier franchise renewal procedures.

replied.

Gisriel pressed Martin again on whether the council would release the information, but Martin repeated that he would work with the resort’s legal

counsel.

“With all due respect, Mr. President, that’s a non-answer as far as I am concerned,” Gisriel said before leaving the table.

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Split vote delays fireworks display Continued from Page 1 Martin, Dennis Dare, Tony DeLuca and Mary Knight preferred delaying the show.

Potential delay dates were the first three weeks in August, preferably in conjunction with the OC Air Show, or Labor Day weekend.

“We don’t know where we’re going to be with covid-19, and hopefully we’re going to be better, and everything needs to be right, by Labor Day,” Martin said.

“I like the Labor Day dates, that’s my personal opinion.”

Knight said while the fireworks display may be delayed, Ocean City still had plenty of activities to offer during that weekend.

“We still have the sun, we have more open air restaurants than we’ve ever had before, that Monday we’re going to have a drive-in movie … that Friday we

have movies on the beach — there’s so many other things you can enjoy [during] your celebration here in Ocean City, without having fireworks,” Knight said.

Nonetheless, James expressed his dissatisfaction, and questioned the nature of the decision, as well.

“I think we need good news, I think we need something to celebrate and I think we need to make up our mind whether we’re open or we’re closed — we can’t be half in, half out,” James said.

“The Boardwalk is open, the beach is open, the parks are open. I don’t understand why we can’t have fireworks. They can be viewed miles away.”

James also said that, as of June 10, the state had lifted restrictions on public, outdoor mass gatherings.

“I don’t agree with this, I don’t agree with the way it was handled,” James said. “I don’t know who made the deci-

sion, or how we got to this, but I thought we were moving forward with Fourth of July fireworks, and then we would discuss it at this meeting, but it sounds like the decision was made well before we were made aware of this last week.”

City Special Events Director Frank Miller said the postponement decision had not been made ahead of time — only a recommendation to do so.

In a previous interview with Ocean City Today, Miller said two variables played into the delay recommendation: July 4 falling on a Saturday and the cancelation of neighboring fireworks displays.

“We would automatically end up with a larger crowd just because of the day of the week the Fourth of July is celebrated on,” Miller said at the time.

“The second thing is since there are no other fireworks display happening on

JUNE 26, 2020 the Fourth of July on the Eastern Shore, we would end up drawing even more of a mass crowd for it.”

While social gathering limitations have been whited out from Gov. Larry Hogan’s reopening plan as James said, mass gatherings are still frowned upon by national and local health experts.

“When we made the recommendation to postpone, and that was brought in front of council, and the decision had come down from Monday that it was being postponed, we sat down with Jessica Waters, the interim director of tourism, and discussed options,” Miller said.

He said Waters had come up with the idea to have the display during OC Air Show weekend, which draws hundreds-of-thousands of people to the resort.

“If we chose to push forward with fireworks on the Fourth of July, there were a lot of risks, which is why we recommended the postponement,” Miller said. “When we hit August, we’re hopeful that we’re going to be moving into another phase of recovery … and that larger gathering size would be a little more acceptable by not only by the health department and by the governor, but also by the general public and the media.”

Miller said the OC Air Show was likely to be held in August, and the organizers had gone to great lengths to implement health department directives and social distancing measures.

Other marketable opportunities in August included the White Marlin Open weekend and the ArtX weekend.

“For Labor Day weekend, you should look at that as the new July 4, because what we’re hearing from the fireworks company that we are contracted with is the floodgates have opened on the calls, and Labor Day is a very popular time now to redo July 4 fireworks,” Miller said.

DeLuca recommended the council wait on making a decision so that more information, particularly where the state stood in the recovery process, could be obtained.

James reiterated his stance, and said the displays would lose their meaning if held in August or another date.

Mayor Rick Meehan, who was not included in the poll, backed the postponement.

“I did send an email asking the [Worcester County] Health Department, [county health officer] Rebecca Jones, what their opinion is, was, about having the fireworks, and her reply was, ‘I would not be supportive of, and strongly encourage, them not to hold fireworks this year. We are still in a declared state of emergency,’ and she was very clear about that.”

Meehan added, “I also look at the covid-19 virus, [and] you know, for some reason sometimes everybody feels like Ocean City is a covid-free zone, and it’s not, and I think we all have to be cognizant of it … we can’t forget about it and we have to make sure that we remain vigilant and try to do everything we can to not only protect our visitors, but our residents and our employees.”

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New set of commercials to go on air July 1

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Ocean City will launch phase three of its “Welcome Back” campaign next week with a new set of commercials called “Favorite Things,” which, as implied, will focus on the activities visitors enjoy doing the most in the resort.

Commercials will begin airing on July 1 and run until September on television and digital outlets, such as social media. “’Favorite Things’ really was meant for a time when everything was back open — amusements, arcades, [etc.], and really it focuses in on what are the favorite things you’re going to do when you come back to Ocean City?

What’s the first thing you’re going to do?” interim Tourism Director Jessica Waters said.

Originally, the city had a marketing campaign called the “Fun Family” ready to roll this summer, but the advent of covid-19 led the tourism department to conclude that running the advertisements with the pandemic in full swing would be inappropriate.

Instead, the department worked with the resort’s marketing agency, MGH, to produce a new series of commercials, re: the “Welcome Back” campaign, that would match Gov. Larry Hogan’s reopening phases.

The campaign began with the “Open Arms” commercials, which reminded viewers that Ocean City would always be their happy place, but now was not the time to return.

As Hogan began to ease restrictions, the city pushed out the “It’s Time” commercials on its Instagram page, which encouraged the gradual return of visitors to the resort.

Finally, as the state has moved fully into phase two of Hogan’s reopening plan, comes the latest set of commercials.

“We’ve all been cooped up for so long,” Waters said. “It [the commercials] really focuses in on all of the fun things we didn’t get to do for the several months of quarantine.”

The major theme of each set of commercials has been nostalgia — reminding people of the good times here in Ocean City, as the world wades through uncharted waters.

“The last couple of months have been emotional for everyone, and I think each commercial that we’ve run … really focused in on people’s heartstrings and focusing in on what people were feeling during this pandemic and what recovery emotions they’re experiencing,” Waters said. “I think you’ll see that in “Favorite Things,” because again I think after coming out of several months of not seeing your family, not seeJessica Waters ing your friends and not being able to do certain things that you love, “Favorite Things” really celebrates all of the things we love about Ocean City, and doing that with the people you love the most.”

In terms of balancing both drawing crowds to Ocean City and ensuring the resort doesn’t become a coronavirus hotspot, Waters, as have resort officials, emphasized the importance of personal responsibility and stressed that guests must be cognizant of their comfort levels and exercise caution.

“We really feel like 2020 … any kind of travel will depend on how comfortable you are,” she said. “Every different person and every different family has a different comfort level.

Maybe some people won’t want to go out to dinner as often or maybe won’t feel as comfortable going onto the

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Boardwalk on a crowded night.”

However, Waters highlighted steps the community has taken to create a safer environment, particularly the local business community and how it has adapted during the pandemic.

One popular example has been waterfront restaurant Fish Tales on 22nd Street, which is using tube tables to ensure customers are socially distanced.

Last Sunday, the city’s Sundaes in the Park and Fireworks event at Northside Park on 125th Street used large circles to separate groups listening to the live entertainment.

Additionally, many of the activities available in Ocean City are naturally self-isolated or require minimal contact, Waters said, such as paddle boarding, Jetskiing and walking in the park.

“There’s a lot of ways to travel responsibly,” Waters said. “We usually put out an event sheet, but this year we edited it a little bit to promote some of the things you can do in Ocean City to social distance. That’s a unique thing in terms of visiting Ocean City is that there’s so many things you can do here to be outside and to experience the beach and nature, but also social distance.”

Nevertheless, Ocean City is not immune to national trends.

As states have reopened, at least seven — Arizona, Arkansas, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas — have seen record infection rates.

Maryland’s metrics have trended downward or flat for several weeks now, and the state’s positivity rate — See NOSTALGIA Page 6

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Businesses strained by demand and no staff

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Appearing before the City Council on behalf of the local business community on Tuesday, Susan Jones, Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association executive director, updated the council on the business community’s perspective on covid-19, and expressed the tourism industry’s desire to work with local government to mend the resort’s tarnished image.

“You guys always hear from the residents, and I wanted to share with you a little bit of the perspective from the businesses in what’s going on with covid-19,” Jones said, during the council’ work session.

Jones said pent up demand for travel resulted in a strong flow of visitors to the resort, which has had

some negative consequences.

“The pent-up demand, what it’s doing, is it is really causing a strain on relations,” Jones said. “A lot of the businesses are now seeing the public being totally over covid-19 and not wanting to follow any of the rules, so then we have business employees who are really starting to feel that their safety is at Susan Jones stake.”

She then discussed staffing, which has haunted business owners since the very beginning of the pandemic.

“We have members who are closing early because they don’t have enough staff, and that is largely because the J-1 program has just been

killed last night with the president’s [Donald Trump] announcement — so we’re really having a huge crisis with staff,” Jones said.

Trump suspended international work visas Monday night, and the move is projected to bar more than 520,000 foreign workers from entering the country this summer.

Hoteliers are also struggling to keep up, as many are shutting down rooms for three days after guests leave so they can properly clean and sanitize them.

Additionally, while many hotels are seeing full bookings, many others are still at 60 percent capacity because of the staffing shortages.

“All in all, it’s been a really stressful time for, not only for city residents and government, but also a stressful time for businesses,” Jones said.

This was due in part to recent negative social media attention given to a string of violent and disorderly acts. “[It] has really driven a lot of people away from liking Ocean City, and we are very fearful, as a community of business owners that rely on tourism for our very livelihoods, we are concerned that the July and August cancelations that we are seeing are really going to damage long-term visitation and future visitation into Ocean City,” Jones said.

The tourism association held a meeting with Mayor Rick Meehan last Friday to discuss these concerns, Jones said, and she emphasized that the business community sought to collaborate with the mayor and council in finding solutions — particularly in developing a crisis management plan for the resort’s social media platforms.

Before the meeting, she gave the council the name of a firm it could work with in developing a crisis management plan.

Councilman Mark Paddack asked whether the resort’s marketing firm, MGH, had a crisis management component, and City Manager Doug Miller said it did, but he would have to look at Jones’ proposal to see if it supplemented what the city already had.

“We’re here to work with you, we want to be partners with the government, we want to make sure that we do everything we can to protect Ocean City’s reputation, and if that means changes in the way we do business then we understand that,” Jones said.

Nostalgia major theme for ads Continued from Page 5 the number of covid-19 tests that come back positive — is at 5.06 percent.

The World Health Organization recommends states reopen after 14 days at a 5 percent or lower positivity rate.

The state has 65,007 confirmed cases of covid-19, 418,528 negative tests results, 561 hospitalizations and 2,963 confirmed deaths, as of Wednesday morning.

Optimistic metrics notwithstanding, as Hogan and his administration officials have said, the novel coronavirus pandemic is not over, and Waters said the city is well aware of that fact.

“As we continue to reopen, we’re certainly all relieved we can resume a lot of our normal behaviors, but I think it is important to know that we still very much have the coronavirus on our radar and we’re continuing to be responsible to protect our visitors and our residents,” Waters said.

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Arcades, gyms and casinos open for business in state

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Arcades, gyms and casinos had a re-opening last weekend that was grand, considering those businesses had been closed since March because of the state’s covid-19 outbreak.

Jerry Greenspan, owner of Fun City and managing partner with Sportland, said that opening weekend went well, especially since the staff isn’t as seasoned. Part of this is because the Boardwalk arcades have no returning international student workers, whose J1 visas either weren’t or will not be processed because of federal mandates and a presidential directive.

“We have core managers, but we have a lot of new people working with us, which added a new stress level to the operation,” Greenspan said. “We had to do a lot of training within a one-day period because of not knowing when we were going to open.”

He said that it will take a few more weeks for the new technicians and redemption clerks to feel fully trained.

“We put up signs asking people to be patient and understand that we’re understaffed,” Greenspan said. “Most people were really nice this weekend.”

He explained that since the games hadn’t been on for months, they had some glitches that normally would’ve been caught by now.

Greenspan said the number of people in the arcades is less than last summer. He attributed a large part of that to the cancellations of nearly all summer events in Ocean City and at the convention center.

As for the visitors who did come, most of them were respectful of the social distancing and mask guidelines that are also observed by the staff, Greenspan said.

“All service techs and redemption people wear masks,” Greenspan said.

“We have sneeze guards and constantly disinfect our hands, going around and disinfecting equipment, also fogging the arcade every morning before we open.”

The “fog” is a disinfectant spray to kill germs. It is sprayed twice a day in the arcade.

Coastal Fitness on 115th Street and Atlantic Health and Fitness Center in Ocean Pines took approaches similar to those employed by the arcades, posting signs to remind people to social distance, spacing out machines and constantly cleaning equipment.

Jayna Griffith, general manager, said that Coastal Fitness took the added measure of establishing the gym’s own contact tracing.

“When a guest or member comes in, it’s very important for us to log their temperature and who came in at what time, so if anybody does come down with covid, we can trace exactly who was in the gym at that time,” Griffith said.

The gym is also asking guests to wipe down the machines before and after using them.

“If they [members] see that somebody else is not, they need to tell the front desk and the front desk will need to then enforce it — go to that member or guest and let them know what they need to do and remind them,” Griffith said.

Gym goers can choose to wear a mask — Griffith said that most did not. The gym is also purchasing more touchless items, such as automatic hand sanitizer dispensers, and an air purifier that kills germs.

She added that opening on Saturday was stressful, as not everything went according to plan, but fun.

Griffith said with so many people coming in, the front desk was overcrowded and socially distancing was impossible. As a result, the gym now has one person at the desk and one person at the front to take temperatures.

She said about 100 people came through on opening day.

“It was a normal Saturday in summer,” Griffith said. “The only difference I had seen is our older population members have been cancelling and not coming in.”

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Ocean Downs Casino is operating at half capacity to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

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Jerry Greenspan, owner of Fun City and managing partner with Sportland on the Boardwalk, said that the arcades spray a “fog” to disinfect the area twice a day.

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Equipment disinfected with safety practices Continued from Page 7 has also implemented extra cleaning and temperature checks, according to Robin Cummings, corporate manager.

“They [clients] are issued a spray bottle and a cloth with disinfectant

spray for any piece of equipment that they touch,” Cummings said. “We also have some equipment moved a little bit so that we are distanced. We also have a few items that are not in use.”

She added that although clients

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Owner Bobby Hammond said that the family-owned business had great cooperation from the clients.

“We make sure the clients know what is to be expected, so we can all return to normalcy in the best way possible and the safest way possible,” Hammond said. “If we have to remind someone or make sure everyone knows the rules, that’s how we reinforce that.”

For the first day, clients could only come in by appointment.

“We wanted to make sure that the way we were trying to operate with all these additional cleaning measures and sign-in measures that everything would work smoothly,” Cummings said.

The gym is operating at 50 percent capacity. Hammond estimated that about 30 percent of the normal clients returned to the gym last weekend.

He emphasized that the gym has a physical therapy clinic next door, which had remained open as an essential service.

“The gym is so important to them because coming from physical therapy, they’ve made the lifestyle change to continue to stay healthy, so it was a very positive thing to get back in the gym,” Hammond said.

As for Ocean Downs Casino, it is requiring employees and guests to undergo a temperature check and wear a mask inside. Bobbi Jones, director of marketing, said hand sanitizer is widely available and that staff is constantly cleaning.

“People get up after finishing a machine and move. We’re coming in behind them to clean the machines,” Jones said.

The normally 24-hour casino closes at 2 a.m. for cleaning and will open at 8 a.m.

“We’ve also put in social distancing for our tables, so there’s only three spots per table to make sure that everyone’s not sitting on top of each other,” Jones said. “We also have Plexiglass shields between a lot of machines to ensure that people can

sit and play. We distanced the ones that we didn’t do a Plexiglass machine.”

Although there are normally 892 games in the casino, there are only 514 so the casino can keep capacity at 50 percent. Jones said the casino almost reached that capacity on Friday and did reach it on Saturday.

Overall, she said it was a great opening weekend and that patience was the biggest lesson, as not all operations went as fast as usual.

“For the most part, everyone’s been very respectful and very understanding,” Jones said. “I thought it was a great weekend as far as not just the associates getting acclimated to going back to work after a long time, but the guests were a lot more patient as well.”

She emphasized that all staff has been working together.

“Everybody’s been chipping in to make sure that we keep the property clean and keep our guests as well as our associates safe,” Jones said.

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Wor. unemployment at 22.8 percent for April

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) April was not a good month for Worcester County workers. It even might have been one of the worst in several decades, according to unemployment statistics compiled by the state.

Worcester County’s unemployment rate for April was at 22.8 percent, while it was only at 9.4 percent in March. Kathryn Gordon, Worcester County economic development director, said that Worcester’s unemployment rate is Kathryn Gordon usually around eight percent in April.

Unemployment rates across the country have skyrocketed as businesses temporarily, and in some cases, permanently, closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Worcester has the highest unemployment rate of all Maryland counties, which Gordon said is a result of its seasonal nature.

“A lot of our businesses that are open for the summer are just getting ready, opening up, getting everything straight,” Gordon said.

Although Worcester has the highest rate, other county rates have increased

much more, with some tripling.

“As much as we don’t like our unemployment rate, it would seem that it’s a little bit of a benefit of ours that many of the businesses had not opened yet, so therefore they weren’t laying off any employees; they just had to delay the hiring of employees,” Gordon said.

As for the state as a whole, Maryland had an unemployment rate of 9.8 percent in April and 9.7 percent in May, about three times the normal rate. The rates for May have not yet been broken down by individual counties, but Gordon said it’s likely that Worcester’s unemployment has decreased.

She attributes this to the recent reopenings for indoor dining at restaurants, casinos, malls and amusement parks.

“With re-opening and having a larger capacity for customers to come in, it does need to have additional employees,” Gordon said. “I would think that our unemployment rate would decrease. How much of course, we don’t know.”

She sees Worcester’s economy slowly but surely making a comeback.

Most of this started when the travel restrictions were lifted and the Ocean City Boardwalk and beach opened to visitors.

“A lot of our visitors that come every year with their families are still coming,” Gordon said. “They may have delayed a little bit, but they’re coming.

They’re still supporting our businesses, they’re still going out to eat or shopping in our stores.”

Gordon said it’s difficult to predict how long Worcester’s economy will feel the effects of the pandemic.

“It really does depend on the continuing of the decreases of the hospitalizations and decreases in the positive cases that are happening, whether or not a second wave would come,” Gordon said. “I know that Worcester County, all the businesses that are here, are doing their part in making sure that they are implementing best practices to keep the physical distancing of their customers.”

She added that visitors and residents are also doing their best to miti-

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Maryland State Trooper Nicholas Hager was driving an unmarked car on Route 113 at about 8:02 p.m. when he struck Bowen and Dennis on Bay Street as they were walking from Uncle Willie’s convenience store on Flower Street.

After the accident, Hager returned to work on Nov. 12, 2013 and was not charged for Dennis’ death.

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Ongoing efforts to reopen court case and charge Hager Continued from Page 10 “At the end of the day, the man still got to go home with his family, and I lost somebody that I’ll never be able to see again,” Bowen said.

Dennis, 16, was pronounced dead at Atlantic General Hospital. Bowen, 17, sustained injuries to his pelvis and right arm as well as injuries to his right leg that led to amputation.

He had to walk with a cane at first to adjust to the prosthetic leg as his other injuries healed.

“One of my biggest goals ever since I’ve lost my leg … is to learn how to run,” Bowen said. “I don’t know how to run again yet, but I’ll get there.”

Bowen is also training for powerlifting with the goal to qualify for nationals and compete in the Paralympics.

“I’m just trying to live my best life and do great for my kids (my 1-year-old son Tymeir, who is named after his uncle, and my daughter who is due in September) and my brother,” Bowen said.

Since the accident, Bowen has struggled with survivor’s guilt.

“It did ruin my life,” Bowen said.

“After my brother had passed away, I didn’t really want to be here no more. I had thoughts in my head that it was my fault. I still have thoughts in my head that it was my fault.”

He is hopeful that the petition will reopen the court case and lead to punishment for Hager.

“I know he didn’t do it purposely, but it happened, and I feel like he has to deal with the consequences like everybody else,” Bowen said.

The day Bowen launched the petition, it received more than 1,000 signatures, he said.

As of Thursday morning, it received 3,112 signatures.

“I appreciate all the people that signed the petition. That means a lot to me and my brother and my family,” Bowen said.

Although Bowen now lives in Millsboro with his girlfriend, Bridgett, and son, he also hopes the petition will increase concern about pedestrian safety in Berlin and lead to changes on Route 113.

Next, Bowen plans to contact Mayor Gee Williams and Gov. Larry Hogan for support.

“I just want justice for my brother’s name because, you know, what happened to us wasn’t right,” Bowen said.

The Maryland State Police responded with the following statement: “We certainly recognize the pain and suffering endured by the family and friends of all the individuals involved in this tragic incident. A thorough investigation was conducted and reviewed by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office. All legal proceedings have concluded and we are not aware of any grounds for reopening the case.”

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Racist KKK literature in Worcester

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Residents of Ocean Pines, Berlin and West Ocean City found racially charged literature from the Klu Klux Klan on their property last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week.

Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey said the literature was a racist narrative found in small bags in front of residents’ houses. He said it was clear that they were thrown from a car, which quickly left.

“As much as we dislike negative speech and what it stands for, according to our constitution, we have to allow people to give views, even if they’re reprehensive,” Massey said.

He added that national events

probably stirred up a “lunatic fringe.”

Protests advocating for Black Lives Matter and the dismantling of police departments have been taking place globally since the death of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis. Floyd, who was black, was killed by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer.

According to Massey, he has never heard of KKK activity in Worcester County in his 17 years as a police chief.

“This is a very isolated incident,” Massey said. “It’s obvious that people came in and threw them and left to try to stir up negativity.”

He said he didn’t want to give the group publicity, but felt that it was necessary since word of the incident had spread on social media.

“I believe this is still the greatest

country in the world – the fact that we allow free speech,” Massey said.

Ashley Miller, public information officer for Ocean City Police Department, said resort officers had also found racially charged notes in 25 small bags left on sidewalks. These were from the Loyal White Knights, a white supremacist and antisemitic subgroup of the KKK. Lt. Katie Edgar said the sheriff’s office has not received additional reports since then. The office had no further information and is currently investigating the incident.

Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said that none of the racist literature was found within the corporate limits of Berlin. He added that he had seen a similar situation in Worcester and Delaware about two years ago.

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Special events modified, but still deliver classic OC fun

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) After some setbacks caused by covid-19, Ocean City free summer events are back on schedule.

Ocean City Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller said he and his staff have been closely working with the Worcester County Health Department to ensure all safety and health guidelines are met at each event.

The activities kick Frank Miller off on Sundays with Sundaes in the Park and fireworks at Northside Park on 125th Street.

The event begins at 7 p.m., and features live music, various kid-friendly activities and of course, ice cream for purchase.

Typically, ice cream has been handscooped and a toppings table is available for flavor customization, but because of covid-19 this year’s frozen treat will be a variety of pre-packaged ice cream sundaes.

Miller said, however, attendees could rest assure that the ice cream was more than up to par with the hand-

scooped variety, joking that his post-ice cream flavor trial weight gain a strong testament.

Attendees may enjoy their ice cream and watch the live music and entertainment in one of many large, sociallydistanced circles marked in the grass.

The first Sundaes in the Park and fireworks began last Sunday.

“It [attendance] was smaller, but I expect it to grow,” Miller said. “This coming Sunday is an Elvis impersonator, and we get a pretty large crowd for that.”

Born out of the pandemic are the new drive-in movies at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street every Monday and Tuesday, beginning at 8 p.m.

“It [last Monday, the first night] went very well,” Miller said. “We were expecting roughly 80 to 90 cars, we ended up with about 125.”

Mondays feature kid-oriented films, while Tuesdays are geared for an older audience, although all movies are family friendly.

Miller said he was grateful to Bob Rothermel, owner of T.E.A.M. Productions, for aiding in the more technical aspects of the event.

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The first Sundaes in the Park and fireworks event of the summer kicked off last Sunday at Northside Park on 125th Street. City Special Events Director Frank Miller said large circles were marked in the grass to help socially distance groups enjoying the live entertainment.

mer at the 27th Street beach area, the latter at the Carousel Hotel beach on 118th Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Families may enjoy sand sculpture contests, big group social distanced games to music and classic relays, such as bunny hops and crab walks, without equipment said Anna Patterson, Ocean City Recreation and Parks recreation supervisor.

Also on Thursdays are OC Beach Dance Parties at the Caroline Street beach downtown, beginning July 2, at 8:30 p.m. Sunset Park Party Nights at Sunset Park on 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., kick off on Thursday, July 2, from 7-9 p.m.

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The first night of downtown fireworks saw lower-than-usual participation, but Miller said the event has room to grow as the summer progresses.

“That particular event, the gatherings are micro-gatherings of family units, and the family units tend to stay in their separate areas,” Miller said.

“They span from the amusement pier all the way up to North Division Street along the edge of the Boardwalk and the sand. It’s sort of naturally social distanced for the most part.”

The city’s special events department often partners with other organizations to develop activities, as it did for the Sunset Park Party Nights.

“The Sunset Park Party Nights music series is a partnership between the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), Town of Ocean City Special Events Department, and the Ocean City Recreation Boosters,” OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin said.

“These free music events are held every Thursday in July and August, and first started in 2008. The Ocean City Recreation Booster volunteers will be selling beverages, including beer and wine,

with proceeds going to youth programs in Ocean City.

On July 2 and Aug. 27, the popular food truck, The Street Kitchen, will be at Sunset Park selling food to attendees.

Guests are requested to bring their own chairs and practice proper physical distancing, Irwin said.

Finally, Wednesdays and Fridays will feature an Ocean City classic — Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street and the 27th Street beach areas, respectively, starting at 8:30 p.m.

“Given what 2020 has been for many, and as frustrated as people have been over the past several months of having to stay home and have so many things taken away from them, we have been trying to fine-tune the events to try to bring the same, if not a very similar, experience, while working with the local health department and making sure we are in the guidelines set by the state,” Miller said. “We want them [participants] to walk away saying that it was still a great experience, they had a great time and thank you Ocean City.”

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Monday, June 29 – “Zootopia” [108 minutes] Tuesday, June 30 – “The Guardian” [139 minutes] Monday, July 6 – “Christopher Robin [104 minutes] Tuesday, July 7 - OC Film Fest July Drive-In! Best Animation: “Selfish” by PoChien Chen Best Aquatic: “Bella Blue” by Guillaume Quere Best Documentary: “Crisis on the Halfshell” by Michael Watts and Louise Schiavone

Best Dramatic: “Insomnia Nights” by Richie Wenzler Best Funny Short: “Table by the Window” by Rob Waters Best Horror Short: “The Hobbyist” by George Vatistas Best Social Commentary: “Far from Ordinary” by Paul Bugarin Best Short Film That Makes You Feel Good: “Go-Go Boy” by Oriana Oppice Best Youth Short: Strange Fruit: “Taking a Stand Through Song”

by Sam Seliger Monday, July 13 - “Toy Story 4” [100 minutes] Tuesday, July 14 – “Violets are Blue” [86 minutes] Monday, July 20 – “Dolittle” [101 minutes] Tuesday, July 21 – “Field of Dreams” [107 minutes] Monday, July 27 – “Playing With Fire (PG)” [96 minutes] Tuesday, July 28 – “Forrest Gump” [142 minutes] Monday, Aug. 3 – “Moana” [107 minutes] Tuesday, Aug. 4 – OC Film Fest August Drive-In! In collaboration with the Ocean City Film Festival - (Movie lineup to be announced) Monday, Aug. 10 – “Finding Dory” [97 minutes] Tuesday, Aug. 11 – “Now You See Me” [115 minutes] Monday, Aug. 17 – “SMALLFOOT” [96 minutes] Tuesday, Aug. 18 – “A League of Their Own” [128 minutes] Monday, Aug. 24 – “Sonic the Hedgehog” [99 minutes] Tuesday, Aug. 25 – “Grease” [110 minutes] Monday, Aug. 31 – “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” [102 minutes] Tuesday, Sept. 1 – “1936 Ash Wednesday Storm, Ocean City” [41 Minutes] In collaboration with the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum *All movies subject to weather-related conditions

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) The Ocean City convention center on 40th Street has lost more than $1 million in revenue so far this year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the mass cancelation of events that followed.

In late April, Noccolino told Ocean City Today that the majority of the center’s revenue is generated between January and June. Noccolino said 35 events had already Larry Noccolino canceled, 10 more were anticipated to cancel and 28 had rescheduled.

At the time, Noccolino projected losses of $700,000.

“It’s now exceeds $1 million,” Noccolino said Wednesday morning. “We can never make up lost revenue. We can never go back in time. The lost revenue goes back to March 13 or 14, and goes all the way through October.

We can never make that revenue up — it is gone forever.”

Nevertheless, a few events remained on schedule this summer.

“As of right now, we are hosting a drawing for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association,” Noccolino said.

In addition to the firemen’s event, which was limited to 20 attendees, the convention center hosted on Wednesday and Thursday the Blood Bank of Delmarva blood drive.

On July 19, the convention center will tentatively see the Star Power dance competition return, and from July 23-24, Delmarva Volleyball is slated to host its tournament.

Following the volleyball tournament, the next event to take place at the center will be Ocean City Jeep Week, a predominantly outdoor

event held at the end of August.

All events will follow strict health and safety protocol, including limited capacity, social distancing and temperature and health screenings of all visitors.

The convention center will also implement a “no audience” rule for events, which really means no one outside of immediate family of participants will be allowed to attend.

The Star Power talent show, for instance, is typically held in the center’s main exhibition halls and ballroom, and is host to thousands of guests.

This year, however, the talent show will be staged in the building’s Performing Arts Center, which holds a maximum of 1,212 seats.

“Their seating capacity in there this time around will be 600 people, or roughly 50 percent, and again immediate family only,” Noccolino said.

One silver lining has been construction work with the convention center’s third phase of renovations, which has been expedited because it is no longer inhibited by the presence of people.

“They are on a roll,” Noccolino said. “That is the only silver-lining of this covid-19 thing.”

Additionally, on Tuesday, the Ocean City Council approved a fiveyear contract renewal request with the convention center’s food service management and vending company, Centerplate, a Sodexo Company.

Centerplate, which has provided service to the convention center for 22 years, will invest $500,000, and will continue paying the city commissions based on annual gross receipts.

Half of the $500,000 will be due on Sept. 1, while the other half will be invested in foodservice capital projects.

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OC businesses have strong ties Continued from Page 15 The agreement would also leave the option to renew an additional five years upon mutual agreement between Centerplate and resort officials.

In spite of the challenges presented by the pandemic, Noccolino expressed his gratitude to the local business community.

Noccolino said local hoteliers and restaurateurs have constantly expressed their desire to help the convention center in any way, despite also suffering major revenue losses, “I’ve done business in three major cities outside of Ocean City in my career, [and] I have never been part of community that was so philanthropic and giving as Ocean City is,” Noccolino said.

Berlin BLM march set for Saturday

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) In response to the reported distribution of KKK literature throughout Worcester County, a Black Lives Matter March through Berlin is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, beginning at Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street.

Rosie Bean said the plan had been to move onto the next phase of community building, but then the KKK literature was distributed.

“We decided to take action right now and do something,” she said.

Bean, who organized the Ocean City Boardwalk march on June 6 and participated in the Pocomoke and Princess Anne marches as well, planned the Berlin march with other activists such as Denise Meade-Cervantes, Dr. Roxie Dennis-Acholonu and Adrian Bowen.

Other participants are Brianna Bowen, Laurie Brittingham, Ronshell Shockley, Jeron Whaley and Pocomoke City District 4 Representative Tod Nock.

The Berlin march is hosted by the African American Coalition of Worcester County.

After the Ocean City march, the coalition was formed to lead local Black Lives Matter events in the county and to encourage residents to be more involved in politics and community activism.

“We hope to be a Black Lives Matter chapter in the future,” Bean said.

Bean also has her own organization called FLIP — for feminists, liberals, independents and progressives — which is the main co-sponsor of the Berlin march, she said.

“We want to educate our community,” Bean said. “We want to bring

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Bean added that the organizers hope the march will make a statement of solidarity against hate in the area.

“We’re not going to stay silent,” Bean said. “We’re going to be proactive, and we’re going to get our message out there to the masses.”

The intent is to make the march a family-friendly event.

According to reactions on Facebook, about 200 people are interested in the march.

Participants are asked to meet at the pavilion at Stephen Decatur Park by 12:45 p.m.

The march organizers met with Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood and Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing earlier this week to reserve the park and determine the march route.

From the park, marchers will go up Bay Street to Main Street. Participants will stop at the World War II memorial and turn around to return to the park to hear from speakers, including Bean, Nock, Meade-Cervantes and Dennis-Acholonu.

“We’re going to have an open forum, so whoever wants to come up and speak also and maybe the mayor and the chief of police will speak the day of the march,” Bean said.

All participants are required to wear face masks to comply with social distancing.

For more information, email flipsmd2019@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/events/323373252335 5548/.

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Rosie Bean, who planned the Black Lives Matter march on the Ocean City Boardwalk, organized a march through downtown Berlin on Saturday in response to the distribution of KKK literature throughout Worcester County.

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Wor. confirms 11 cases this week AGH reports zero patients in med/surge, one in ICU, 24 discharged for recovery

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Coronavirus trends continue to go down, as 11 cases have been diagnosed this week in Worcester County, according to the Worcester County Health Department. This brings the county’s total cases since March to 278. There have been 17 deaths.

The nursing home has had 18 deaths, but one was a resident of another county. One of the deaths is listed as “probable” because the individual was never tested.

The nursing home has recorded 33 staff cases and 68 resident cases, according to the Maryland Department of Health. According to its website, the nursing home has 165 resident beds.

Multiple requests over the past month for comment from the nursing home have not produced a response.

The Worcester County Detention Center has had 10 correctional officers test positive, according to Public Information Officer Kim Moses.

Warden Donna Bounds received notification that three officers had tested positive via private healthcare providers on May 28.

On June 1, the nurse at the county jail conducted covid-19 tests to 99 jail staff members.

The next day, one of those tests came back positive.

On June 3, one officer tested positive at a private healthcare office and five more officers tested positive from the previous day’s testing.

Tests showed that the 122 inmates were covid-19 negative.

There are 146 cases in the Berlin and Ocean Pines 21811 zip code, 34 cases in the Ocean City 21842 zip code, 33 in the Snow Hill 21863 zip code and 62 in the Pocomoke City 21851 zip code.

A zip code must have at least eight

cases to be listed.

A total of 211 people have been released from public monitoring.

Worcester has conducted 4,316 coronavirus tests.

As of Thursday, Maryland had 65,777 cases.

As of Wednesday at 3 p.m., Atlantic General Hospital had zero patients in the med/surg unit, and one in the intensive care unit, according to Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations.

“So far our caregivers have cared for two patients who came off a ventilator and are breathing on their own, and we have discharged 24 patients with covid-19 who are on their way to recovery,” Keiser said.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Atlantic General Hospital would receive a $515,449 grant through the Federal Communications Commission Covid-19 Telehealth Program.

In a press release, the hospital said it will use the funding to purchase a telehealth platform subscription and equipment.

This technology will allow the hospital to provide acute care patient services on a mobile device. This includes appointment preparation, education, discharge planning, family notification and post-appointment follow-up activities.

Julia Perrotta, virtual care coordinator for Atlantic General Hospital, said that early on in the pandemic, the hospital launched virtual visits for patients.

“This technology gives patients the option to avoid public spaces while receiving needed healthcare, but it will also help with addressing and eliminating the health disparities that continue to exist in our community,” Perrotta said. “The grant funding through the FCC’s Covid-19 Telehealth Program will support our efforts to further expand mobile technology to meet those health equity goals.”

As of Thursday, next door Wicomico had 1,055 cases and Sussex County has 4,522 cases as of Wednesday.

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According to the Maryland Department of Health, the state positivity rate has dropped to 5.22 percent as of Wednesday.

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

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

To treat patients, Atlantic General is asking for plasma donations from coronavirus survivors. This is for a Mayo Clinic study through the Blood Bank of Delmarva.

The first patient transfusion took place on April 24. Donors must have tested positive for the virus and have been symptom-free for 28 days.

Those who have been symptom-free for 14 days may also donate if they have tested negative.

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

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

As for local testing, the Worcester County Health Department has opened a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410-6321100 and select option eight.

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

To track Maryland cases, visit coronavirus.maryland.gov/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 9 – Six more people test positive.

April 13 – Five more people test positive.

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

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

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

April 21 – One more person tests positive; 13 individuals have been released from public monitoring.

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

April 25 – Two cases are diagnosed.

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

April 27 – Five people test positive.

April 28 – One person tests positive; 23 cases have been released from monitoring; a

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CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WORCESTER COUNTY TIMELINE: woman in her 80s has died.

April 29 – Worcester has 55 confirmed cases.

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

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

May 4 – Five more people are diagnosed.

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

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

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

May 8 – Two people are diagnosed; one is released from monitoring.

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

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

May 11 – Seven people are diagnosed.

May 12 – One person is diagnosed.

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

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

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

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

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

May 19 - Two more people are released from monitoring.

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

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

May 23 – Three people are released from monitoring.

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

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

May 26 – Eight more people are diagnosed; five more people are

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released from monitoring.

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

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

May 29 - Eight more people are diagnosed; one more person dies for 13 total; nine more people have been released from monitoring.

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

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

June 1 - Three more people test positive.

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

June 3 – One person is released from public monitoring.

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

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

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

June 9 - Four more people are diagnosed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 16 - Two more people are released from monitoring.

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

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

June 21 - Four more cases are confirmed; six more are released.

June 22 - Seven more cases are confirmed; eight are released.

June 23 - Three more cases are confirmed; four more are released for 210.

June 24 - One more case is confirmed for 278.

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White Marlin Open gets support letter from City Council

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) The Ocean City Council declared its official support for the White Marlin Open fishing tournament Monday, agreeing to provide the local enterprise with a letter to that effect to be used as it navigates its way through covid-19 safety advisories and regulations.

Attorney Joe Moore, legal counsel for the White Marlin Open, said he requested the city’s endorsement in a letter to Mayor Rick Meehan dated June 17, because of concerns at the time about a confusing directive regarding spectatorship at fishing tournaments.

“It will be greatly appreciated if the mayor and council would issue a letter of support for the White Marlin Open in general, due to the fact that it is a significant economic driver for the Town of Ocean City, and the surrounding area, as it has been for the past 47 years,” the letter states.

To be held Aug. 2-8 this year, the open is a world caliber contest worth millions of dollars in prize money to anglers and more millions to the local economy.

Moore said Del. Wayne Hartman, (R-38C), had received clarification before Monday’s meeting from the Maryland Secretary of Commerce.

“We had a lengthy conversation about this issue yesterday with Maryland Department of Health, Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Governor’s office,” Commerce Secretary Kelly Schultz said in an email to Hartman.

“We all came to the conclusion that this is not a typical spectator sport due to there not necessarily being a specific venue in which it takes place. Our guidance would be to make sure that the local health officer

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White Marlin Open attorney Joe Moore requested the council pen a letter of support for the billfish tournament during Tuesday’s City Council work session. Behind Moore are White Marlin Open coowners and operators Sasha Motsko, left, and Madelyne Rowan, daughters of White Marlin Open founder Jim Motsko, seated behind them.

is aware of the plan so that they have some awareness of the event, but we do not believe that the guidance you are referencing would be used for fishing tournaments.

“Thus, there would be no limitation on the event or the spectators other than the guidance that is currently in place for the restaurants, bars, etc., where individuals may gather before, during or after the event.”

With that cleared out of the way, the tournament needed to receive input from the Worcester County Health Department, and requested the letter to show that the city backed the event.

“We stress … that we will strictly comply with all of the covid-19 requirements that have been in effect,” Moore said.

Moore said he had filed an application with the resort’s recreation department asking to use the bayside Third Street ball field to set up a virtual viewing area of the fishing tournament to limit the number of people who would go otherwise to Harbour Island on 14th Street.

“At both Harbour Island and Third Street, if it is approved by [the park

and recreation department], we will limit the capacity very definitely to whatever is then required by the health department or other regulatory agencies,” Moore said.

To do this, Moore said one plan was to issue color-coded wristbands to keep track of attendance, and each day’s color would be different to prevent wristband abuse.

Additionally, Moore said, the White Marlin Open has always been security conscious, and would go a step further this year by having additional personnel on site to enforce social distancing requirements.

The council unanimously supported the request.

“I’m really excited about what you’re going to do at Third Street,” Knight said. “I think that’s a great idea, and if it goes well this year maybe it’s something we can continue with.”

Meehan reiterated that the letter simply expressed the council’s approval of the general tournament and did not grant conciliar authority to ideas proposed by Moore, which would be determined by the health department and other tournament partners.

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DONATING BLOOD All of the blood donation chairs were properly spaced out as per social distancing guidelines during the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s first summer blood drive at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Wednesday, June 24.

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Commissioners decide one EDU for permit Ruling clears up confusion between county officials and staff over procedure

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners signed a resolution Tuesday that declares that the sale of one equivalent dwelling unit of water and sewer capacity for a proposed shell building is all the developer has to buy at that time to obtain a construction permit.

The unanimous vote cleared up confusion between the commissioners and staff about what the minimum EDU purchase needed to be before a developer could proceed with a project.

Bob Mitchell, director of environmental programs, told the commissioners that a customer insisted that they had agreed to that arrangement in previous discussions, but that he doubted that was the commissioners’ intention.

Instead, he said in a memo that the owner must purchase sewer and

water capacity to cover the minimum flow for the proposed shell building to receive signoff from environmental programs and a construction permit.

This is the retail rate, 0.05 gallons per square foot, multiplied by the interior area with no tenant improvements.

In this particular instance, Mitchell Bob Mitchell said the 70,000square-foot medical office building would eventually require 24 equivalent dwelling units, with 12 of them needed to be purchased up front.

Mitchell said he Joseph Mitrecic thought this was the proper interpretation because the commissioners wanted to address the EDU provision in that fashion.

“When we had these meetings, we noted to the commissioners that, and sought concurrence that, this is after the fact,” Mitchell said.

County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic, however, said developers have to get a permit to fit out the inside of the building and have equivalent dwelling units meet those specifications.

“To charge them for EDUs up front puts undue financial burden on them at that point in time,” Mitrecic said.

He added he was under the impression that the commissioners had decided that developers would be charged with the minimum, or one, equivalent dwelling unit for a shell building.

“I understand staff brought up the chasing of the EDU money, but a person cannot open a bubble gum stand without a business license,” Mitrecic said. “If they don’t pay for the EDUs, they don’t get a business license.”

Mitchell confirmed with County Commissioner Ted Elder that the units would cost about $11,417 each.

“It seems like an awful lot to ask someone for extra when they don’t have the tenants yet,” Elder said.

Mitchell responded that there’s still the issue of capacity potentially not being available if it’s not reserved in the process.

“You have to inform them that EDUs are available as you come and go, whoever gets them, and if they want to take the chance of not being able to rent out those spaces,” Elder said. “That’s pretty much on the developer, I would think.”

County Commissioner Chip Bertino expressed frustration that they had already had this discussion.

“A lot of wasted time is expended when interpretation of the commissioner’s votes are made by staff,” Bertino said. “We now have a situation where a customer of the county has been delayed because staff has interpreted what they think the commissioners meant by what they voted on.”

He said staff shouldn’t interpret the commissioner votes.

“If there is a question, it should be brought to the commissioners prior to an execution on the public,” Bertino said. “I just think it wastes time and I think it’s counterproductive.”

He added that paying for the units upfront puts imposes an undue burden on the developer, and that the developer should know that the units might not be available.

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WCPS Board of Education approves addition to school

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The Worcester County Board of Education approved the schematic design for a much-needed addition on the south side of Stephen Decatur Middle School to accommodate its 682 students and a larger student population in the future on June 16.

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) The schematic design for a 24,820-square-foot addition on the south side of Stephen Decatur Middle School was approved last Tuesday by the Worcester County Board of Education.

With 682 students currently, the school will be able to increase the study body once the addition is complete, Principal Lynne Barton said.

“However, it is esLynne Barton pecially needed to better accommodate the population we already serve,” Barton said. “Every space in our building is being utilized. Spaces not intended for general classroom use because of their size are being used for classroom space.

“An example would be that we have four designated science rooms and eight science teachers. Regular classrooms have been modified to meet the needs of a science classroom,” Barton continued.

The project will add 12 classrooms, four science labs and four science preparation areas as well as administration and storage space.

The design process began in November 2019, when administration and staff from Stephen Decatur Middle School met with representatives of Becker Morgan Group to develop the educational specifications for the project.

In January, the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) approved the written description of instructional and support space requirements.

Since then, the Stephen Decatur Middle School staff has collaborated with the Morgan Group to develop schematic design documents for the

project that feature a preliminary floor plan, site plan and building elevations.

According to the design presented to the board by Schools Facilities Planner Joe Price, the exterior of the addition will match the existing school building.

Two corridors, with a large courtyard in between, will connect the new wing to the existing structure.

“We didn’t want to put the addition right up against the existing building because we’d lose all the natural light in those existing classrooms and we’d have no natural light in the new classrooms,” Price said.

Price added that there is about 20 feet between the existing school and the additional classrooms to give contractors a noise buffer when construction begins to minimize disruption of existing building.

The total square footage of the addition is divided into 1,385 square feet of administrative space, 19,971 square feet of instructional space, 1,593 square feet of storage space and 1,871 square feet of building support space. The project also involves expanding the parking.

The project will eliminate the use of nine portable classrooms now in use, Barton said.

“We have had the need for a very long time,” Barton said. “We were waiting our turn for consideration of funding behind the Showell Elementary project that will be completed this summer.”

Price said the cost of the construction and site will be $10.2 million, costs for equipment, technology and other expenses will bring the overall project price tag to $12.6 million. Of that total, the state is expected to provide $2.3 million.

The project is expected to begin Oct. 1, 2021 and be completed January 2023.

PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Worcester County Public Schools Facilities Planner Joe Price said the exterior of the addition will match the existing middle school building and connect by two corridors with a large courtyard.

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Showell Elem. to be completed by first day of school

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Project Manager Bill Moschler of Oak Contracting gave a monthly progress report on the new Showell Elementary School construction during the Worcester County Board of Education meeting on June 16.

The deconstruction of the existing building began June 1 and the existing staff parking lot has been demolished.

In addition, the concrete work for a new courtyard has been completed as well as asphalt paving for one playground.

By June 8, playground equipment for children ages 5 to 12 was installed.

As the site plan demonstrates, new data cabling was installed, and existing utility services were terminated.

Moschler said the floor plan is mainly complete. That includes delivery and assembly of new furniture and moving all staff materials into the new school.

A new bus loop sidewalk is being built, according to pictures in Moschler’s presentation.

Within the next 30 days, the demolition of the existing slab and footings will take place. Also, another playground will be paved with asphalt for children ages 2 to 5.

Payments up to June 16 totaled $31,367,884.22.

The remaining project balance is $7,841,218.18 Construction of the replacement school began in September 2018.

“Next February is my 20th anniversary having the privilege of building schools for Worcester County students,” said Moschler. “I’ve never been more proud of a construction team associated with me than I am of the Showell team. We shut down on March 13. They never shut down. They never missed a day.”

Moschler also commended the construction team for following social distancing guidelines.

The first day of school in the new building will be Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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Project Manager Bill Moschler provided an update on the Showell replacement school construction during the Worcester County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 16, saying the over $31 million project should be complete for the first day of school on Sept. 8.

Downtown OC shooter identified

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Colin K. Heckman, 21, of Milton, Pennsylvania has been identified as the gunman in a shooting in downtown Ocean City that resulted in a non-fatal injury last Friday.

According to a police press release, Ocean City police officers heard gunfire in the Sixth Street and Washington Lane area and went to the scene, where they Colin Heckman found a juvenile with gunshot wounds in the buttocks and arm.

Ocean City EMS personnel treated the victim and he was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released shortly after, the press release said.

“During the investigation, detectives determined a confrontation ensued inside a nearby hotel between two groups,” the release said. “A short time later, both groups had a second confrontation at the 10-block of 6th street.”

Heckman fired multiple rounds, two of which struck the victim. He fled the scene, but was located by of-

ficers on Seventh Street and was arrested, police said.

Heckman has been charged with first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm within city limits.

As of Wednesday, no updates were available for this case.

The investigation is continuing, and witnesses are encouraged to contact Det. Perry at 410-723-6604.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 410-520-5136 or submit a tip at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips/.

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Ocean City Police Department investigate the scene of a shooting on Sixth Street in Ocean City last Friday morning.

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Sunset Island Ocean City, MD Sunset Island is accepting resumes for a Clubhouse Facility Manager Full Time Seasonal Position NO Benefits. Personnel Management experience is required. The job would require management of a seasonal staff of 15 people, and oversight of contractors and scheduling.

Weekends and Holidays are mandatory. Excellent people skills a must!

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Please send resume no later than Monday, July 20, 2020 Town Manager’s Office PO Box 109; Bethany Beach, DE 19930 or email: admin@TownofBethanyBeach.com

HIRING FOR MAJOR HOTEL RESORTS IN O.C. MD AND DELAWARE BEACHES IMMEDIATE OPENINGS • HOUSEKEEPING/ ROOM ATTENDANTS • LINE & SHORT ORDER COOKS • DISHWASHERS • MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS Apply online: www.easternshorejobs.com Send resume: frontdesk@qssjobs.com Visit: 1237 N. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, MD 21801 Call: 410-742-2600

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

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Is currently hiring for the following full-time jobs: Correctional Officer Trainee ~ Transfer Station Attendant Roads Worker ~ Maintenance Mechanic Plant Operator ~ Building Maintenance Landfill Operator ~ Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic Accounting Clerk EOE/AA Job descriptions and application available: http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/hr/jobs.

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

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

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

Assistant PM Manager Hilton Suites – 32 Palm Restaurant Year Round w/Benefits Entry Level Position Restaurant experience preferred Forward Confidential Resume to: Hilton Hotel Attn: Food & Beverage 3200 Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD 21843 Or email to richard.goodwin@hilton. com

AUTOMOTIVE Great Opportunities!!!

We are an automotive group with parts stores, service centers and used car dealership … and still growing. We have locations in the Ocean City, Bethany and Rehoboth areas. We have openings for: - TECHNICIANS - SERVICE ADVISORS / SALES ASSOCIATES - MD. STATE INSPECTOR - TOW TRUCK DRIVER We offer GREAT PAY & Benefits!! Plenty of room for advancement.

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Excellent people skills a must!

Please send resume, fax 410-520-0398/ Linda.Horensavitz@ casinc.biz Part-time Salary: $12/hour

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

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

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RETAILERS WILL COME! 92nd St. Princess Royale gift shop. Going out of Business suddenly. Selling ALL merchandise.

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AUCTIONS The contents of mini storage units will be sold online at Lockerfox.com. Units to be auctioned; S521, S422, S185, S111, S51, O158C, O149, O150, O41, L4, B50, B23, B62, B57, B87. Units are being sold due to nonpayment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items.

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STEVEN W. RAKOW ESQ 5700 COASTAL HIGHWAY #305 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18229 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY JOANNE DUBYAK Notice is given that Jordan Goodspeed, 5470 Cangro St., Cocoa, FL 32926, was on June 11, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joanne Dubyak who died on October 31, 2018, without 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 11th day of December, 2020.

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

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

NOTICE

OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a pe-

tition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 07/21/2020 at 10:00 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

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

Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 06/18/2020 OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: GIACINTA PERSICO AKA: GINA PERSICO ESTATE NO. 18286

NOTICE

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal represen-

tative or the attorney.

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

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

John Fisher Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 18, 2020 OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________ ELIZABETH A. MALE, ESQ 3925 REED BLVD., SUITE 205 MURRAYSVILLE, PA 15668

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18307 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Westmoreland County, PA appointed Amy D. Finley, 104 Gold Cup Court, Magnolia, DE 19962 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Susan Dawson Staub who died on February 12, 2020 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Michael J. Stecher whose address is 1160 Townpoint Road, Chesapeake, MD 21915.

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

JUNE 26, 2020 (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.

Amy D. Finley Foreign Personal Representative 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 18, 2020 OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________

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

OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and in lieu of public appearance, notice is hereby given that the public hearing will be held remotely by conference call with the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County. Directions for joining and participating in the hearing will be posted on the County website on July 2, 2020.

6:30 p.m.

Case No. 20-37, on the lands of Jani & Angelina Zhupa, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 8.2 feet (an encroachment of 21.8 feet) associated with a proposed open deck addition in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 10105 Ponderosa Court, approximately 146 feet north of Nature Park Drive, Tax Map 21, Parcel 294, Lot

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21 of the Herring Landing Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-6/25/1t _________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Sections 108-214 and 108215, the Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting of Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers to consider the petition received from Two Farms, Inc. to change the zoning classification of 10716 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD, also identified as Worcester County Tax Map number 25, Parcel 411, from B-1 Town Center District to B-2 Shopping District.

OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 20-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 20-4 (Natural Resources - Forest Conservation Law) was passed by Commissioners Church, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 16, 2020.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § NR 1-413(c). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection of the Worcester County Forest Conservation Law regarding the amount of payment in lieu of afforestation and reforestation to require a person subject to this law to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that they are unable to accomplish afforestation or reforestation onsite or offsite and appropriate credits generated by a forest mitigation bank in the County or in the same watershed are not available, before they shall be permitted to contribute money into the Forest Conservation Fund; and establishes a rate of thirty and one half (30.5) cents per square foot for payments in lieu of afforestation and reforestation for projects located within a priority funding area, and 120 percent of the aforesaid rate for projects located outside a priority funding area, and provided that said rate may be adjusted annually for inflation.) § NR 1-413(d). (Adds a new subparagraph 2 to this subsection of the Worcester County Forest Conservation Law regarding the use of payments in lieu of afforestation and reforestation to require that the County must reforest or afforest the equivalent number of acres for which the payment in lieu is contributed within the greater of 2 years or 3 growing seasons after receipt of the payment; and provides that any funds not used for said purposes shall be returned to the person who contributed the payment in

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 25, 2020 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 059-20 2005

Make MERCEDES

Model CLK320

Color BLUE

Style VIN 2S WDBTJ65J75F159289

Mileage N/A

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-6/25/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ lieu.)

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-6/25/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 20-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 20-5 (Zoning - Height of Manufactured and Mobile Homes) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 16, 2020.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-314. (Repeals and reenacts several subsections of the manufactured and mobile homes and manufactured and mobile home park district regulations, specifically subsections: ZS 1-314(a)(9); ZS 1314(c)(4)A; ZS 1-314(c)(4)B; ZS 1-314(e)(2); ZS 1-314(f)(2)B.1; ZS 1314(f)(2)B.2; and ZS 1-314(f)(2)B.3, to remove the height restriction of fifteen feet and instead to provide that any manufactured or mobile home or addition thereto shall not to exceed one story in height.)

This bill, having been declared an Emergency Bill, became effective immediately upon 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 Cen-

ter and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF SPRAY IRRIGATION FOR THE NEWARK SANITARY SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND In accordance with the provisions of Section PW 5-307(b) of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the estimated cost of construction for the spray irrigation project in the Newark Sanitary Service Area (the Project). The Project includes construction of a spray irrigation site on 42 acres of Countyowned farmland, north of the Worcester County Developmental Center. The Project will eliminate the surface water discharge to Windmill Creek from the Newark Wastewater treatment plant as agreed upon by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Consent Order CO-15-2250. Total estimated Project cost is $2.1 million and will be funded by the MDE through a $1.05 million low interest loan and a $1.05 million grant. The loan will be funded by a quarterly assessment of $55 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) for all customers in the Newark Sanitary Service Area. For additional information, please contact Director of Public Works John Tustin at 410-632-5623. The public hearing on this matter will be held on: TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET,

SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter.

Both written and oral testimony will be accepted.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________ ATTENTION COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN, CLAMMERS, LOBSTERMEN AND WATERMEN

REQUEST FOR BIDS

West Ocean City Commercial Boat Slip Leases Worcester County, Maryland NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, pursuant to Section 4-405 (West Ocean City Harbor) of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, will accept sealed bids for three (3) 100foot and five (5) 75-foot dock spaces in the commercial section of the County owned portion of the West Ocean City Harbor for a period commencing September 23, 2020 and expiring September 22, 2025. All bidders must be a bona fide commercial fishermen as defined in said ordinance and will be required to certify that they will operate a bona fide commercial fishing operation from the West Ocean City Harbor and will use the dock space at least 270 days per lease year. All bids must be in writing, upon forms provided by the Office of the County Commissioners, Government Center - Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 which may be 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 bid proposals will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and results will be promptly

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posted under the "Bids" drop-down menu of the County Website. All bids must be accompanied by a refundable bid deposit of 10% of the total bid, which will be applied to the fifth year rent payment. Envelopes shall be marked “West Ocean City Boat Slip Bid - _____-Foot Slip” in the lower left-hand corner, with the slip size designated. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Director of Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Economic Development for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering any factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries should be directed to Tom Perlozzo, Director of Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Economic Development, at (410) 632-2144.

OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

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 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 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is de-

scribed as Lots 184 thru 188, Caine Harbor Mile Plat, Section 1, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and the north side of Jamestown Road and locally known as 11625 and 11627 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: GT APPAREL INC. C/O STEVE PAPPAS – (BZA 2553 #20-09400005) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive (1) one parking space in order to convert the attic to a sitting room. The site of the appeal is described as Lot/Unit 51 of the Runaway Bay Townhouse Plat, further described as located on the south side of Penguin Drive at the southern terminus of Windjammer Lane, and known locally as 703 Penguin Drive, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: GEORGE J. JR & MARY JANE KISPERT – (BZA 2554 #20-09400006) at 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive 23 parking spaces for the use of a hotel, together with commercial spaces along the boardwalk, which would require 103 parking spaces – the hotel, containing 76 rooms and 2 suites for a total of 78 rooms will provide 80 parking spaces. Also, pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) variances to yard requirements, the applicant seeks these variances: (1) A variance in required setback from Washington Lane; the existing building has portions directly on the property line for 50 feet. It is 4 feet from the property line for a length of 42 feet. It is 3 feet from the property line for a length of 16 feet. The proposed building will have 42 feet, a distance of 4 feet from the property line, 30 feet of deck will be 8 feet, 8 inches from the property line and a 14 foot, 6” octagonal balcony will be 4 feet from the property line. (2) A variance from the required setback from the boardwalk, Atlantic Avenue, to allow the location of a front deck which is at a height above the boardwalk, in order to allow the location of an open deck

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area elevated above the boardwalk for access to the hotel and the commercial units facing the boardwalk.

The site of the appeal is described as Lots 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and east ½ of Lot 5, Block 9N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat; all lands further described as located on the southwest corner of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue, east and west sides of Washington Lane, and east side of Baltimore Avenue and locally known as Lands of the Lankford Hotel Partnership, 801 thru 811 Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: LANKFORD HOTEL PARTNERSHIP, MARY DAVID, PARTNER – (BZA 2555 #2009500007) 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 Ryan Bodley, Attorney OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21852

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18318 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PEGGY A. MILLION AKA: PEGGY ANN MILLION Notice is given that Randolph L. Million, 10205 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on June 18, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Peggy A. Million who died on April 28, 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 18th day of December, 2020.

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

Randolph L. Million

JUNE 26, 2020 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 25, 2020 OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18320 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GREGORY TIPTON Notice is given that Gregory Scott Tipton, 1450 Overlook Way, Bel Air, MD 21014, was on June 18, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of William Gregory Tipton who died on February 28, 2017, without 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Gregory Scott Tipton Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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 25, 2020 OCD-6/25/1t _________________________________

Commentary

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Facemask opponents: it isn’t all about you Say a restaurant has two buffet lines, one with a sign that reads, “Employees Must Wash Hands Before Handling Food,” and the other with a sign that says, “Handwashing by Food Handlers is Voluntary.” Which buffet line would you choose?

Obviously, people with any sense would pick the first buffet. They know the purpose of the handwashing requirement is to protect them from illness by preventing employees from unknowingly transferring germs from their hands to the food.

Why then, do some people have so much difficulty understanding the same concept applies to mask-wearing recommendations? Do they also think that food handler handwashing is to protect employees from picking up germs from the meatloaf special?

Safe food-handling protocols and mask-wearing are alike in that they both help to protect the public from the spread of disease by an individual, not the other way around.

Individuals who view mask-wearing in public as a sign of weakness, a political statement or as an acknowledgment of fear of covid-19 are missing the point: it is not about you.

Contrary to what some people apparently believe, standard surgical masks, their more fashionable relatives and kerchiefs do not protect wearers from this or any other virus. The bravado, the tough guy stances and the personal liberty assertions, therefore, are pointless, other than as evidence that facemasks opponents either don’t get it, or do get it but don’t care about anyone but themselves.

All facial coverings do is keep people from sneezing, coughing and hacking on each other when the possibility exists that someone might be infected and not know it. Wearing one is a health safety precaution, but it also is a matter of courtesy and respecting the rights of others.

People who object solely on the grounds that they think wearing a mask makes them look stupid, should understand that it’s better to look stupid than to brag publicly about their ignorance.

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PUBLIC EYE

Gripes and grumbles

Let’s see if I can get this straight: The Ocean City Council was cited this month for a passel of closed meetings that violated the state open meetings law.

So what did it do? It decided to talk about that situation … in a closed meeting.

Am I missing something here?

In my mind, however tormented it might be, that’s like someone telling you that you stepped in a barnyard cow pie, and then stepping in it again so you’d get a better By understanding of how to not Stewart step in it a third time.

I could be wrong, as I’m Dobson easily confused these days, because there’s just too much going on.

For instance, I’m still working at home when I’d rather not be, we’re dealing with an economy so bad that investing in cow pie futures is beginning to look attractive, and, on the home front, the resident nutritionist is disputing my argument that we should stock up on Slim Jims because they are the ultimate survival food.

She’s not buying it, but really, how many Slim Jims have you seen that went bad? In fact, I have two left that say, “Best if used by the next Ice Age.” And they still look good.

Anyway, just because the council went into closed session, ostensibly to talk about closed sessions, it doesn’t mean closed sessions were the topic.

They could have been discussing the finer points of home canning, for all I know, at least until they release the minutes of that meeting.

Which makes me wonder — there’s a slight possibility they were trying to figure out how to produce minutes of all those closed meetings when there might not be any minutes to disclose.

I’m just saying. *** In other government news, I’m getting a little weary of everyone saying that we should depend more on people to exercise personal responsibility.

In my mind, that’s like saying, “It’s every man for himself,” which would be fine if more people really were exercising personal responsibility.

Again, I don’t know this for sure, but I’d say, in my increasingly grumpy old way, that I’d probably strike oil in my backyard before I see personal responsibility take the lead over people doing whatever they feel like doing whenever they feel like it.

Besides, I am particularly annoyed at people who give shopkeepers and restaurant owners a hard time because they were asked to be responsible and put on masks before entering.

Two people I know at a downtown Mexican-style restaurant got a big dose of irresponsible behavior last week, when a man and woman yelled curses at them for insisting they mask up.

Nice people run this restaurant, so they took the abuse.

I would say, however, that the offending pair were lucky. Had it been some other restaurant friends of mine, this couple would have been served alright, but would have found the burritos to be a little uncomfortable.

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Ocean City Today

Letters to the editor Send firm message Editor, The editorial in the June 19 issue regarding the chaos and mayhem that we have seen in recent weeks makes some valid points.

As a lifelong visitor and homeowner in Ocean City I agree there is a perception that just about anything goes here if it makes money.

And while I realize this wild west show that is the Boardwalk is a multifaceted problem and there is no single solution, blaming it on “June” is a cop-out.

This peaks in June but the misconduct takes place throughout the season, culminating in the September terrorizing of our town by the idiots in the ear-numbing mini cars.

So this is nothing new, it’s been building for years, all you have to do is read the police reports all the papers publish and see that people seem to leave their brains and manners at the bridge.

I had rental properties that I gave up because people trashed them. I sit on my deck on the bay and Jetskiers and young kids go by in boats screaming obscenities. This is just part of the what you get now.

I am sure this week’s council meeting will have lots of hand-wringing and finger-pointing, and I acknowledge good people are trying to find answers.

But one of the key pieces of the puzzle that seems to be missing in the dialogue is that it is time to send a message.

Your editorial got that right, and you made an interesting distinction between image and reputation. There is an old joke that, in part, says we have unlimited goodwill, but you just hit your limit.

And that is where we find ourselves. Enough. This should have been phased in years ago.

For the police chief to say we cannot arrest our way out of this is both wrong and right. If you break the law, cause harm to our city and our citizens then yes, you’ll be arrested.

So in that sense he is wrong, we have to arrest as the situation dictates.

Where he is right, and you focused in on this in your editorial, is that there has to be more than that. That more is the message we send and the reputation that message creates. And what is that message?

If you come to Ocean City and bring a gun, or a dangerous weapon of any kind, you are going to do time. If

you peddle drugs, or rob or assault someone, or carry martial arts weapons, or drive drunk and endanger life and property, or any number of things that fill the police reports, you are going to do time.

And let me say that the police are doing a great job under difficult circumstances, they are trying to keep a lid on things and this year in particular everyone seems to be running hot.

However, it’s the back end of this process where the message gets sent.

Last July we had an incident where an 18-year-old kid was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.

It was a .40 caliber Glock pistol with high capacity magazine, some serious firepower. He wasn’t just carrying it, he had been waving it around and threatened people with it.

As it turned out he had no permit, the gun was stolen, and he was wanted in another state on another crime. So what’s the point?

The kid got a three-year suspended sentence. This could have been a teaching moment — and a message and reputation-building opportunity that we will not tolerate this.

Let the bad guys know and the reputation will grow and grow quickly.

And it’s a false choice to suggest we would become a police state.

Not at all.

I have confidence in the OCPD that if I get a speeding ticket, I’m not going to get treated like I just started a fight on the Boardwalk.

The only people who should fear the police are people breaking the law.

So start with that — tough penalties.

While we figure out ways to tone things down, we can immediately get this new reputation started, which in turn will begin the long process to get back our image.

Doug Durante Ocean City

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On behalf of everyone in our Atlantic General Hospital and Health System family, I would like to thank our entire community for the outpouring of support through donations and kind words over the past several months.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR have faced over the past few months.

As our clinicians and ancillary staff continue to work selflessly around the clock to provide care to our patients, we have been awed by the support from family and friends, neighbors and strangers, local businesses and organizations, schools, churches and supporters from all walks of life who see AGH and all of our associates as vital members of the community.

These acts of kindness – donations of food, supplies and “thank you” messages – mean more to us than you’ll ever know. It is that gratitude and support from so many in our community that has helped us keep going through this trying time.

We are re-energized every shift, day and night, when we see the gestures of support and encouragement.

We will never get to thank each and every person, but please know you we are grateful for your kindness and compassion.

Due to the abundance of individuals, businesses, civic organizations, schools and places of worship that have reached out, it is impossible to list all of you here. We do however want to recognize and thank each and every one of you.

To do that, we have created a donor page that list all who have reached out through our development department or covid-19 relief efforts in support of our caregivers during these difficult times. That page can be found at www.agh.care/thanks.

Please note that the donors listed on our website called our Foundation office directly or utilized our covid-19 Relief Fund form.

If you have donated to the hospital through a specific department or individual and do not see your name or business, please contact Caroline Phillips at 410-641-9690. We want to be sure we acknowledge and thank you.

Again, I believe I speak for all of our AGH caregivers when I say we are absolutely humbled by the continued generosity we receive each and every day. It demonstrates the strength and resilience we have together as a community, and we are grateful to be a part of it.

With my deepest gratitude, Michael A. Franklin, FACHE President and CEO Atlantic General Hospital

Open meetings, closed discussion Editor, On Tuesday, June, 23, the City Council voted to go into closed session. One of the topics reported on their Notice of Closed Session form was "Open Meetings Act.” The reason provided was "To discuss recent OMCB (Open Meetings Compliance Board) opinion and legal directives moving forward.”

Prior to the actual vote, I addressed the council. I voiced my strong objec-

tion to their going into closed session to discuss the Opens Meeting Act and the recent opinion of the compliance board.

I stated that I found it ironic that they would consider going to a closed session to discuss an Open Meetings Act matter, particularly since the recent opinion was now public record.

I quoted from page 6 of the Compliance Board's Opinion, dated June 3, 2020, citing a 1993 opinion which reads, "the mere fact that an issue has legal ramifications does not mean that the public body may discuss it in closed session."

In spite of my formal objection, the four members of the council in attendance, voted to go into closed session on the matter after seeking legal advice from the city solicitor.

We continue to have transparency issues in our local governing body.

The recent opinion also reads in part on page 10, "...we see no indication in the submissions that the Council members appreciated, each time they voted to exclude the public from discussions about the City pier franchise and the use of that property, that the council members themselves were accountable for the action they took to exclude the public from those discussions."

When the work session reconvened in open session, I repeated my objection, and quoted from the board's opinion, "Finally, we encourage the Council to provide the public with minutes of the portions of the closed sessions from which the public was excluded in violation of the Act." I asked the council president if those minutes would be released. He did not give me a direct answer, only that he would work with the city solicitor.

I continue to see a cavalier attitude among our elected officials, when it comes to important matters that should be out in full public view.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

Stand united against KKK Editor, It is hard to believe we live in a community where recent KKK-related print materials were left in driveways of local residents of Berlin, Ocean Pines and West Ocean City.

This is an affront, not just to those who received these hate-filled, scaremongering missives, but to all of us who live in this area and call it home.

We cannot turn a blind eye to the hatred being directed to our fellow citizens.

We must stand united and stand up for the rights of all. We must speak out against injustice when we see it, hear it, encounter it, whether it is overt or subtle.

I encourage everyone who believes in respect, kindness, honor and integrity to reach out to our community

police, sheriff departments and county commissioners.

Demand that they ensure action is taken to uncover who and what organizations have taken it upon themselves to sow seeds of hatred, fear, ignorance and upheaval into our lives and our neighbors.

Follow up with them. Do not remain silent.

As German Lutheran Pastor Martin Niemöller so movingly expressed it in 1946 after World War II:

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Ann and Bob Augustine Berlin

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Group assault and stabbing results in multiple arrests

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Police arrested Da’Veione K. Cephas, 20, Orlando M. Nichols, Jr., 20, Xavier J. Spence, 19, Marcus D. Butler, of Cambridge, and Marquis T. Demby, 22, of Lincoln, Delaware, for their alleged involvement in two assaults that occurred on 11th and 15th streets.

On June 9, around Marcus Butler 10:15 p.m., police reporting going to the 1100 block of the Boardwalk for an assault and found the alleged victim seated and slumped over.

Police said the victim was disoriented D. Cephas and bleeding from several facial wounds, and was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Later at the hospital, he told police he had been talking to someone when a man Marquis Demby bumped into him.

Another witness would later add that the victim and the group of men had begun to argue, before the attack began.

The group proceeded to attack him O. Nichols, Jr. by punching him repeatedly, and then kicked and stomped his head after he fell to the ground, police reported.

He told police he lost consciousness and could not remember anything else.

A bystander showed police a video recording of the event, which confirmed the attack, and police identi-

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fied, arrested and charged four suspects involved.

Then, on June 12, police reported receiving a link to a YouTube video that showed the assault from a different perspective, and four more suspects were identified.

The video also showed one assailant use a skateboard to strike the victim in the head, police reported.

During the incident, the victim reported that his phone had been stolen.

In a press release, police reported that the same individuals involved in the 11th Street incident were also responsible for the assault and stabbing on 15th Street.

One suspect, Demby, had been apprehended shortly after the incident, and the knife used during the incident was recovered during his arrest.

“Surveillance images obtained from the Boardwalk City Watch Cameras of additional suspects were released to the public through social media and local media outlets,” the press release said. “Ocean City Detectives received numerous citizen tips and also worked closely with local police jurisdictions throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland to identify the numerous suspects.”

Both victims are expected to recover from their injuries.

Demby, Butler, Nichols, Spence and Cephas were charged with firstand second-degree assault and reckless endangerment, and are being held without bond in the Worcester County Jail.

Spence faces an additional charge for possession of a dangerous weapon, with intent to injure.

The investigation is continuing, and those with information should submit tips at 410-723-6604 and may do so anonymously at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips/ or by calling 410-520-5136.

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Hit and run Police arrested John A. Kocis, 55, of Meadowridge, West Virginia after he allegedly crashed into multiple vehicles on June 15.

Police said a silver pickup truck towing a camper trailer had hit multiple cars in the area of Eighth Street and continued northbound.

Two witnesses confirmed the incident, and one said an attempt to notify and stop the driver, Kocis, failed, and that he allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication.

Although the vehicle was not at the crash site, another officer reported seeing the vehicle headed west over the Route 50 Bridge.

Worcester County Sherrif’s deputies stopped Kocis in West Ocean City. Among the charges against him are failure to stop after an accident, negligent driving and theft.

Assault Daniel J. Gilbert, 38, of Greenwood was arrested after being accused of hitting a woman and urinating in a taxi cab.

On June 16, around 9:48 p.m., police reported going to a midtown bar to handle a domestic assault.

Upon arrival, police found the suspect, Gilbert, on the ground being detained by several security staff.

Also on site was a taxi driver, who told police Gilbert had urinated inside his vehicle and threatened to assault him.

The taxi driver took a video of the

incident, which confirmed that Gilbert had in fact urinated and exposed his penis to the driver.

Police attempted to interview the alleged-assault victim, but she reportedly did not cooperate.

Police arrested Gilbert and charged him with indecent exposure, seconddegree assault and malicious destruction of property.

Car assault Edwin Horner IV, 23, of Berlin was arrested after he was accused of assaulting and injuring a man early Monday morning, a police press release said.

The Berlin Police Department went to the 100 block of Franklin Avenue shortly after 4 a.m., in regards to an assault.

On site, police found an injured 22year-old man, who was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation took over the case.

An investigation found that the man had been in his car somewhere near Sunset Avenue and Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City.

Horner attacked the man in his car, striking him multiple times.

The man escaped the vehicle, but Horner assaulted him once more and forced him back in.

The alleged-assault victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Horner was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and false imprisonment, and is being held without bond.

Deli cigar incident leads to arrests, clerk bats window

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Police arrested Kenisha A. Ward, 37, of Baltimore, and Devon L. Jones, 32, of Randallstown after the two allegedly assaulted a midtown deli clerk on June 21.

Late that evening, police were called to the deli for a theft that had already occurred.

Devon Jones A patron there told police that Ward and Jones had allegedly stolen a pack of cigars and then fled.

The owner of the deli told police that the two had entered his store and atKenisha Ward tempted to return pack of cigars that had not been purchased there.

He said Ward then walked behind the counter, pushed him and took a

handful of cigars, and Jones had made death threats to the owner.

The owner tried to block the suspects from leaving his store, but once again was threatened so he let them exit, the police report said.

Police asked the owner of the deli about broken glass in the parking lot, and he told police he had smashed the window of the suspects’ vehicle as they fled.

While reviewing security footage, police reported that Ward and Jones had returned to the store, yelled about the broken window and denied stealing the cigars.

More police arrived on scene to assist, police reported.

Police reviewed the security footage, which reportedly confirmed the storeowner’s account, and Ward and Jones were arrested.

The two face charges for robbery, theft and second-degree assault.

After meeting with a Maryland District Court Commissioner, the two are being held without bond.

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Charges pursued against local police officer Outcome of OCPD internal investigation unsatisfactory for North East, Md. resident

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Taylor Cimorosi, 20, of North East is pursuing charges of first-and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and perjury against Lt. Frank Wrench, the Ocean City police officer who arrested him three weeks ago.

Earlier this month, a video of Wrench arresting Cimorosi went viral on social

media.

Wrench, and several other officers, were seen on video arresting another male and Cimorosi can be heard criticizing and insulting Wrench for arresting his friend without what he argued was due cause.

Reports from both Cimorosi and a police document depict that night’s events differently.

After calling Wrench a dumba** pig, Wrench approached Cimorosi and told him he was under arrest.

At the point, the video shows that a brief encounter ensued, with Wrench

placing his hands on Cimorosi’s shoulders and Cimorosi seeming to push Wrench’s hands away. Wrench then punched Cimorosi and put him in what appeared to be a chokehold or headlock.

Police reported that Wrench and another officer approached Cimorosi, the former from the front, the latter from the back, and attempted to handcuff him.

Cimorosi allegedly resisted arrest, which led to the punch and headlock.

It’s after that the video shows the other officer.

Cimorosi was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and disorderly con-

duct, but the former charge has since been dropped.

Following the event, the police department launched an internal investigation, as it does for all use-of-force incidents, which determined that Wrench’s actions had been in line with department policy.

Last Friday, attorney Richard Brueckner said Cimorosi had filed a criminal complaint against Wrench. Whether charges will be brought will depend on the results of an investigation by the State’s Attorney’s Office and the determination of the district court commissioner.

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Carjacking in OC leads to high-speed chase

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) A high-speed chase last Sunday ended in Wicomico County, after Christian J. Washington, 28, of Washington D.C., and Brandon Jones, 24, of Silver Spring crashed the vehicle.

Around 2:41 p.m., C. Washington a complainant had called police and said his cousin had been held at gunpoint

and his vehicle had been stolen.

Police were able to track the vehicle by “pinging” the victim’s cell phone, which had been left in the vehicle, and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputies found it on the Route 13 bypass.

Deputies pursued the vehicle until it crashed.

Brandon Jones Later, the victim called police and he said he had been parked in the park-

ing lot talking to his cousin on the phone when a vehicle pulled in front of his car and stopped.

He said he noticed two men, Washington and Jones, exit the vehicle, approach his vehicle and place themselves up on both sides of his car, police reported.

One knocked on his window and then pulled his door open, and demanded he keep his head down and to give up all of his property, the victim told police.

One of the men pulled the victim out of the vehicle and removed $350

from his left pocket, his wallet and forced the victim to leave his shoes.

The victim ran away, and the suspects fled the area, as well, and led police on a high-speed, cross-county pursuit.

Police later found one of the victim’s shoes at the scene of the incident, and his wallet on Marlin Drive in Ocean City.

Ocean City police attempted to interview the suspects, but both refused to speak without an attorney present.

The two face robbery and assault charges.

Firework explosion leads to Delmarva Power extending arrest of Sykesville resident covid-19 support policies (June 26, 2020) The Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment complex on 14th Street on June 10, for a reported explosion and possible building fire.

Upon the fire department’s arrival, multiple occupants of the two-story, apartment building were evacuating.

Fire officials determined that an aerial Carl Bouma, Jr. shell firework had been lit and exploded in an enclosed second floor stairwell, endangering the approximately 24 people occupying the two dwelling units served by the stairwell.

Fire damage was limited to a small area of the stairwell and occupants were able to later return to their units. No injuries were reported.

Through a joint investigation by fire investigators and Ocean City Police Department detectives, Jamie

Carl Bouma, Jr., 21, of Sykesville, was arrested and charged with possession/use of a destructive device, two counts of reckless endangerment, malicious destruction of property less than $1,000, and discharging fireworks without a permit.

Bouma was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and was released on a $25,000 bond.

“The reckless discharge of illegal fireworks inside a building or anywhere in a congested urban area like Ocean City is incredibly dangerous and puts the lives of occupants and bystanders in danger,” said Fire Marshal Josh Bunting. “Thankfully, no injuries or deaths occurred as a result of this incident.”

Visitors and residents in Ocean City are reminded that, with very limited exceptions, all fireworks are illegal to possess and use in Ocean City.

Penalties include fines of up to $1,000 and possible jail time, depending on the incident.

(June 26, 2020) Delmarva Power is extending the policies put in place to support customers during covid-19 pandemic.

That includes suspending service disconnections, waiving new late fees and reconnecting customers who were previously disconnected. The policies will now be in place until at least July 1.

“We’re managing through difficult times with lots of uncertainty,” said Dave Velazquez, president and CEO of Pepco Holdings, which includes Delmarva Power. “By continuing these policies to keep energy service on and prevent additional fees, we want to provide our customers with a little more certainty in their lives. We want to make sure our customers have electricity and natural gas and to offer support to those who may be struggling to make ends meet as we move through this crisis together.”

Customers who may be challenged in paying their bill should contact Delmarva Power Customer Care as soon as possible at 800-375-7117.

As of mid-May, the company has established more than 1,414 customized payment arrangement plans helping customers manage the financial challenges of the pandemic. The company also has reconnected energy service for 193 customers where it was safe to do so.

Delmarva Power has extended customer support programs for all residential and small business customers and will continue to work with these customers to waive late payment fees, maintain energy service, discuss reconnections, and determine eligibility for assistance programs.

Delmarva Power representatives can also discuss payment options, like Budget Billing, which averages payments over a 12-month period to help customers manage their monthly energy bill, or flexible payment arrangements that offer individually tailored payment installment plans.

More information about the company’s energy assistance programs can be found at delmarva.com/customersupport.

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New turn lane and sidewalk complete near AGH in Berlin (June 26, 2020) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has completed a new turn lane and sidewalk improvements along MD 346 (Old Ocean City Boulevard) between Healthway Drive and US 113 (Worcester Highway) in Berlin.

“We’d like to thank staff and visitors to Atlantic General Hospital and the adjacent medical facilities for their patience and cooperation during construction,” said MDOT SHA Administrator Tim Smith. “Working around a hospital entrance requires good cooperation and communication anytime, but it’s absolutely critical during a health crisis like the coronavirus. The hospital and our contractor have been great partners in completing these improvements with minimal public impacts.”

The new lane and accompanying ramps provide a free-flowing connection between Healthway Drive and US 113 (Worcester Highway).

This greatly improves egress from Atlantic General Hospital and surrounding medical facilities, particularly during peak periods such as shift changes. The new sidewalk and related improvements protect pedestrians from the travel lane and provide heightened motorist awareness.

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David A. Bramble of Chestertown was the general contractor for this $1 million project, which took about four months to construct.

Additional improvements included realignment/restriping of all MD 346 lanes, extension of the left turn lane from southbound US 113 to MD 346 and new stormwater management infrastructure.

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, visit the Project Portal at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

FORKLIFT A two-man crew from Bunting’s Garage of Dagsboro, Delaware, spent last Thursday afternoon transporting a forklift from 82nd Street to 42nd Street.

Life-Saving Station Museum in OC offering free programs (June 26, 2020) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is now open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With proper precautions in place, including mandatory face coverings for all visitors and employees, hand sanitizing stations and reduced capacity, the museum can continue to offer an array of programs and unique experiences.

Free summer programs will be held outside of the museum, allowing visitors to spread out.

The newest program, Saltwater Fishing Then and Now, will take place Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and offers a glimpse into the history of sportfishing in Ocean City by providing anglers with tips to make their next fishing trip a success.

In addition to the new fishing program, visitors should stop by and enjoy one of the 10 a.m. programs.

These interactive programs offer something fun for everyone and feature facts on a wide range of topics.

• Monday: The History of our Surfman. Guests will learn about the historic role performed by the United States Life-Saving Service.

•Tuesday: Beach Safety presented by the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Attendees will learn how to be safe in the surf and spell their name using semaphore.

•Thursday: All About Sharks.

Guests will learn what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City.

•Friday: Land Sky. This program cover how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit the ocean and coastal bays.

When touring the museum this summer, guests can experience the newest exhibit, A Feminine Touch: The story of the women who had a hand in shaping a town.

Learn about the profound impact women have made within Ocean City from the 1800’s through the 1990’s.

This display of historic photographs, postcards, military awards and women’s clothing provides a view into the lives of several influential women.

With a focus on the hospitality industry, this exhibit will cover a group of eight forward-thinking women who represented what is now known as the “Petticoat Regime.”

These women were entrepreneurs who owned and operated some of the town’s first hotels. And don’t forget about the “Steel Magnolias,” a group of women honored by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association as some of the most successful business owners of the 1980’s.

In addition to showcasing entrepreneurs and women in uniform, individuals who committed acts of bravery are woven into this timeline as well.

The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is located on the southern end of the Boardwalk at the inlet.

To learn more, visit www.ocmuseum.org/

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Balbo: first and only Maresciallo dell’Aria of Italy

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 26, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, Italy’s Air Marshal and Governor-General of Libya, Italo Balbo, was killed by friendly fire as he attempted to land his airplane at Tobruk, Libya.

Dashing, daring, brave, handsome, intelligent, charming, charismatic, flamboyant are words that are routinely used to describe Italo Balbo, Maresciallio dell’Aria. He was a true aviation pioneer when aviation was in its infancy.

During “The Great War,” Balbo served in the army and earned two silver medals for valor. After his discharge from the army, he drifted into the Fascist Party, and by 1922 was a force in it, becoming one of the organizers and leaders of the march on Rome in October 1922, which brought Mussolini to power.

On Jan. 12, 1923, Mussolini dissolved the Fascist armed squads and created the Voluntary Militia for National Security, which evolved into the “Blackshirts” (“Camicie Nere”), under the command of Gen. Emilio DiBono, with Italo Balbo as one of his deputies. He was also a member of the Fascist Grand Council.

On Nov. 6, 1926, Balbo was appointed Under-Secretary in the Air Ministry, becoming one of the most fervent promoters of aviation in Italy.

Up to this time, aviation had been publicized with the feats of individual pilots, such as Charles Lindbergh and Wiley Post. But, Balbo sought to change that by organizing mass flights.

His first major aerial cruise commenced on May 26, 1928, from the small Italian port city of Orbetello, 100 miles north of Rome in Tuscany.

From there, a fleet of 61 Italian flying boats headed for Sardinia, then to Spain and France, and back to Orbetello on June 2. It was a great show and a triumph for Balbo, who was promoted to general.

Having cruised to the western Mediterranean, Balbo now set out to cruise the eastern Mediterranean.

This time, 35 aircraft left from Orbetello, going first to Taranto in Italy, and from there to Athens, Greece; Istanbul, Turkey; Varna, Bulgaria; and Odessa, Russia, before retracing their steps home. These cruises brought prestige to Italy, the Fascists, Balbo and Italian aviation.

Later the same year, Balbo traveled to the United States for the first time, delivering a lecture on civil aviation in Washington. He also visited Chicago, met Orville Wright in Dayton, Henry Ford in Detroit, and inspected the fleet Air Force on the

Balbo Column, Chicago

West Coast. By 1929, he had been raised to the Minister of Aviation, but he was not through with aviation exploits. The best was yet to come.

On Dec. 17, 1930, the minister led a squadron of 14 seaplanes from Orbetello, Italy to Los Alcazares, Spain.

From there, the squadron hopscotched down the coast of Africa until it got to Bolama, south of Dakar.

From there, the squadron flew across the South Atlantic to Porto de Natal, in Brazil, and then on to Rio de Janeiro, where it arrived at precisely 4:30 P.M. on Jan. 15, 1931.

“The expedition touched down, taxied to the anchoring buoys, and shut off the engines. The crews climbed out onto the wings of the aircraft and stood at attention.” Balbo and his compatriots were inundated with celebrations, salutes, festivities and parties.

More than 2,000 congratulatory telegrams from Italy, flooded into Balbo’s hotel room, with many more from the rest of the world. It seemed as if the only person who did not send a telegram to Balbo was Benito Mussolini! When he returned to Italy, there was more of the same. He, of course, received a tumultuous welcome and the nation’s Gold Medal for military valor. However, the honors that he most coveted, the marshal’s baton and ennoblement, he did not receive.

He now took his place beside Lindbergh and the other giants of aviation, when the International Federation of Aviators awarded him its gold medal for the finest aeronautical undertaking of the year. He immediately began planning his next Continued on Page 42

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 41 achievement.

On July 1, 1933, he led an armada of 75 seaplanes from Orbetello, Italy, over the Alps, westward to Amsterdam. From Amsterdam, the Italian Armada flew to Londonderry, in Northern Ireland and then to Reykjavik in Iceland. From there, the Italians crossed the north Atlantic to Newfoundland, and then on to Montreal.

On Saturday, July 14, at about 5:45 p.m., crowds lining Lake Michigan in Chicago went wild with joy, as the Italian seaplanes arrived. The mayor proclaimed “Balbo Day” and Seventh Street was renamed Balbo Avenue, which remains its name to this day.

He was even inducted into the Sioux tribe as “Chief Flying Eagle!”

On July 19, the Italian Armada flew to New York where they were greeted by millions as they flew over Manhattan before landing at the Coney Island Sea-Plane Base. The next day, Gen. Balbo had lunch at the White House with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Wiley Post.

But back home, Mussolini was getting more and more jealous. Hoping to cut the expedition short, and hasten Balbo’s return to Italy before he achieved any more fame, Mussolini hinted, in his congratulatory telegram, of the coveted baton upon Balbo’s return.

On July 25, the Italians departed for Rome, arriving on Aug. 12, where Balbo was embraced by Mussolini, who accompanied him on a triumphant march under the Arch of Constantine, and a triumphant motorcade to the Piazza Venizia and Piazzo Colonna.

During the celebration, huge posters adorned the city, displaying Mussolini in an aviator’s costume, beside a squadron of planes. One wag said it was difficult to tell whether it was Balbo or Mussolini that had flown the Atlantic!

But Balbo had not only been grandstanding during these years, he had been building an air force — the Regia Aeronautica. Size increased steadily as Balbo lobbied to increase it even more.

On Aug. 13, 1933, Balbo became the first and only Maresciallo dell’Aria of Italy. His euphoria was short-lived, for in November of that year, he was appointed governor-general of Libya. Reluctantly he accepted his banishment. Upon his arrival in Tripoli, on Jan. 15, 1934 he sent Mussolini a telegram that read, “I begin my new work with the cry ‘long live Il Duce’.”

The new air marshal faced immense problems in governing Libya.

There was no communication, other than water, between the two provinces, Tripolitania (western Libya) and Cyrenaica (eastern Libya).

Before his administration ended with his death on July 1, 1940, a road along the north coast of Libya had

been built which was named Via Balbia, in his honor. Telephone communications were opened between the two sections of the colony, as well as with Rome. Air travel linked Libya with Egypt, East Africa, and Rome.

When Mussolini came to visit in 1937, the governor-general laid on a huge spectacle for him, including a grand entry into Tripoli, with Il Duce entering the city on horseback, leading 2,000 Libyan horsemen. “Two Libyans bearing huge papier-mâché fasces preceded him like lictors.”

Mussolini had proclaimed himself the “Protector of Islam.” So, on March 18, he was presented with a gleaming “Sword of Islam,” as a symbol of that role. Ironically, the sword was the work of Florentine craftsmen!

The governor-general pushed for Libya to be legally recognized as an extension of Italy. On Jan. 9, 1939, the four coastal provinces, Tripoli, Misurata, Benghazi and Derna, were made a part of the Kingdom of Italy.

Although Balbo also wanted full citizenship to be extended to the Libyans, they were only given qualified citizenship.

Even though Balbo was in semiexile in Libya, he still continued to infuriate Il Duce with his comments and attitude, and worry him with his popularity. When, in 1939, Mussolini announced that he was going to support the German occupation of the Czech provinces of Bohemia and Moravia, Balbo publically accused him of “licking Germany’s boots.”

Balbo also openly defied Il Duce’s “Aryan Manifesto” which, although it did not go as far as the German racial laws, did make Jews second-class citizens in Italy. Balbo had been one of the few Italian leaders to oppose the war in Ethiopia and intervention in Spain. He knew that Italy was not prepared for war.

In November 1939, he predicted that the Germans would lose. He said, “I’ll bet my head on it,” explaining, “You have to be an elementary school teacher and never have been to America not to understand these things.” And, he didn’t just run his mouth in Libya. He confronted Mussolini directly.

He warned Il Duce that the soldiers didn’t have the stomach for it, knowing they were unprepared. The two met again on May 31,1940, and a final time on June 2. But, by now, all Mussolini could see were the Allies on the run and a German victory. He had already promised Hitler that Italy would come into the War on June 10, 1940, which it did.

After these meetings with Mussolini, Balbo observed that, “The old man has gone crazy. I brought up the military cadres, materials that I need, and he tells me that he cannot delay his appointment with history.”

Balbo predicted that Italy would last six months. “As for the rest of you, there won’t be enough lamp

posts in Piazza Venezia to hang you all!” He described the military situation in Libya as “practically hopeless,” because it was caught between the British in Egypt and the French in Tunisia, “like a slice of ham in a sandwich.”

Balbo would not live to see Italy’s leaders hanging from “...lamp posts in Piazza Venezia...” Eighteen days after Mussolini took Italy into the war, its only air marshal took off from Derna, Libya, at 5 p.m., headed for Tobruk. The Tobruk air field was aware that he was en route. However, the naval batteries in the harbor were not.

Coincidentally, at about 5:10 p.m., nine twin-engine Bristol Blenheims of the Royal Air Force attacked Tobruk. A few minutes after the end of the air raid, the air marshal appeared, coming in low. Italian anti-aircraft gunners were convinced that the two planes were Blenheims coming back for a second pass.

As the two planes descended, they ran into a hail of gunfire from landbased, and naval, anti-aircraft batteries. When Balbo’s plane crashed, a

raucous cheer erupted from the unknowing anti-aircraft gunners. The marshal may have had a premonition of his fate, as he had said that he would have, “...to paint his plane red...” to avoid being hit by friendly fire!

The day after Balbo’s death, a British aircraft flew over Italian lines in Libya, dropped a box containing the following message, “The British Royal Air Force expresses its sympathy in the death of General Balbo - a leader and gallant aviator, personally known to me whom fate has placed on the other side. Signed, Arthur Longmore, Air Officer, CommanderIn-Chief, British Royal Air Force, Middle East.”

Next week: British Attack French Navy 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.

HUGGING HEARTS Monica Forrester, visual arts teacher at Snow Hill High School, delivered 20 hugging hearts handpainted on canvas to the caregivers at Atlantic General Hospital on May 29, to honor them for their service. The hugging hearts are part of the "Have a HeART - Give a Hug" project of the Art League of Ocean City. The hearts were painted by students who are members of the National Art Honor Society and art club at Snow Hill High.

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Berlin nominee in best town shopping contest

By Morgan Pilz Contributing Writer (June 26, 2020) Berlin has been nominated as one of 18 candidates for “Best Small Town for Shopping” as part of the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice competition this month.

USA Today has selected 18 small towns from across America that have less than 25,000 residents that are known for their antique shops, boutiques and local farmers markets among other aspects.

According to Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells, this is not the first time Berlin has been nominated for this competition.

“I found out about it a couple of weeks ago when I received an e-mail from USA Today saying that we were in the contest,” she said. “We won it a few years ago, actually, and so to be nominated again is flattering.”

The town placed first the competition in 2018, and is currently ranked first again.

Residents can vote every day for Berlin to compete against 17 other small towns across the nation for the distinction.

“For those of us who know how expensive advertising is, this is a boost for our business community and for our downtown retail community,” Wells said.

More importantly, this competition is happening after the country went through three months of closed or reduced business because of coronavirus health-safety restrictions.

“I think it’s a boost for our downtown merchants during this time of when everyone’s coming back and when people are looking to be able to come out of their houses again,” Wells said.

“To have this national attention brings more and more people to our to our businesses downtown,” she continued.

In the past few years, Berlin has done well with online competitions.

According to the town’s website, in 2018 Berlin was also named Best Small Town in America by USA Today, Best Budget Destination in America by Budget Travel Magazine, Maryland’s Most Beautiful Small Town by House Beautiful Magazine, Best Small Towns in America for Valentine’s Day, and was one of 21 of the Best Small Towns in America by Architectural Digest.

Voting will be available every day from now until Monday, June 29.

The winning small towns will be announced on 10Best.com on Friday, July 10.

“We want to maintain our firstplace status throughout the contest,” Wells said. “I think it’s important to

show how the community supports our local businesses. One way that you can support them is giving them the honor to be able to say that they are located in the town that is [recognized as] one of the best small towns for shopping by USA Today.”

Residents can vote at

www.10best.com/awards/travel/best -small-town-for-shopping/berlinmaryland/?fbclid=IwAR09dQw_Xsv _QXqNH59qB9rijHs9fwrifjIb3FVtq VUgWOfvLEsdZf7bBK0 or go to the town’s Facebook page, or the special Facebook voting page Vote for Berlin: Best Small Town for Shopping.

Hogs and Heroes host Roar at the Shore ride, Saturday

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 26, 2020) Hoping to highlight support for law enforcement, regional members of the Hogs and Heroes Foundation are staging the 2020 Roar at the Shore event this Saturday in Ocean City.

Hogs and Heroes Foundation Maryland Chapter 8 President Steve Hannon said riders would convene at the Berlin Wal-Mart on Ocean Gateway at 10 a.m. Saturday, with kick stands up at 11 a.m. to begin the short journey to Ocean City.

The event is intended to raise funds for the MD C.O.P.S. program that aids surviving family members of fallen officers.

Hannon said with the annual po-

lice convention in Ocean City cancelled this year because of coronavirus concerns, chapter members developed a plan to pay tribute to fallen officers in Maryland.

“The chapter got together to suggest something else and hatched the idea for a motorcycle run,” he said.

Hannon said riders are asked to donate $5 to support the MD C.O.P.S. program, with cars welcome to join and encouraged to decorate their vehicles to reflect support for the Blue.

“With all the turbulence going on, we want our police to know we stand together to support them,” he said.

For more information, contact Hannon via email at seapro813@yahoo.com or call 410977-5938.

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Local business groups team REAL ESTATE REPORT up to offer training program Financial incentives available (June 26, 2020) Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, Worcester County Tourism, OC Economic Development Committee and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hotel & Restaurant Management Department recently announced a partnership to purchase licensing for “Back to Work Training Program” developed by The Maryland Center for Hospitality Training in collaboration with Dupont Sustainable Solutions, a division of Dupont Laboratories.

In response to the covid-19 pandemic, President of The Maryland Center for Hospitality Training (MCHT) and Maryland Master Trainer, Michael Haynie has created a bilingual science-based virtual training platform that will guide organizations, corporations and municipalities on back-to-work procedures based on CDC and FDA guidelines.

Webinars are intended to prepare all employees from every position or level with a set of guidelines and safe work practices following the covid-19 pandemic workforce lockdown.

Webinars will be led by nationally recognized facilitators such as Sandra L. White, Ph.D., professor emeritus and founding director, Center for Science, Math and Technology Education, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina.

The training would be available live or taped, offered bilingual translations in English and Spanish.

At the conclusion of each webinar, attendees will receive a certificate of completion for this two-hour workshop.

The program, developed by Dupont Sustainable Solutions, a division of Dupont Laboratories and MCHT, is applicable to all business verticals such as manufacturing, education, healthcare, law enforcement, hospitality, retail, restaurants, tourism and will consist of several training programs including: How to gradually return Back to Work, Preventing spread of covid-19, and Safe Work Practices & Emergency Communication Plans.

The benefit to an employee who completes the training is enhanced customer and employee safety, improved hygiene and safe service delivery in addition to being armed with first hand factual knowledge to pass on to friends and family in their communities.

“These training programs can help save businesses impacted during the pandemic as well as secure the financial future of economies. Employers have a responsibility to responsibly educate their employees and not just take their temperature and hand them a mask and gloves.

Our goal is to establish a platform of education and awareness for employers that require public interaction and service,”

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 26, 2020) Are you looking to buy a home in Wicomico County? The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with Wicomico County, is providing attractive financial incentives to help make buying new construction homes even more affordable.

This program is available through the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP), and is specifically called the Maryland Mortgage NewBuild for Wicomico County. It offers several ways to save money both today and for years to come with the following incentives: • 0.25 percent interest rate reduction on a fixed rate Maryland Mortgage loan • $5,000 down payment assistance through a zero percent deferred loan • Tax credit savings through the Maryland HomeCredit (Maryland’s “mortgage credit certificate,” which provides eligible homebuyers with an annual credit that

may be applied to federal income taxes) • Wicomico County is waiving impact fees associated with newly-constructed single family homes Maryland Mortgage NewBuild loans are provided the MMP. Homebuyers can apply for a Maryland Mortgage Program home loan through one of more than 80 approved mortgage lenders.

Loan officers from these approved organizations can help homebuyers customize a home loan package that’s right for them, and will collect, review and submit all relevant documents during the loan application process.

To use the Maryland Mortgage Program, the total household income of homebuyers needs to be at or below certain limits, and those limits vary by location and household size.

Household income is the combined incomes of all people 18 years of age or over who live in a household.

Visit https://mmp.maryland.gov to get more information on this program and eligibility requirements.

– Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

Haynie said. “My personal commitment is to restructure the mindset of businesses to operate efficiently and effectively moving forward in an ever-changing world.”

For additional information, contact Barb Clapp, chief marketing officer, MCHT at 443-286-2495 or by email at barbclapp@gmail.com.

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This 2 bed 2 bath home is located in the sought after community of Montego Bay in quiet North O.C. on a 40 x 90 lot.

This home is being sold "as is"! Conveniently located within walking distance to everything you need...shopping, dining, bus stop, the beach and Ocean City's beautiful Northside Park.

Community features 2 -in-ground pools, (1 in-ground pool for the little ones), 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, a 9 hole miniature golf course, Bayfront boardwalk with 3-fishing piers, Canal front fishing & crabbing area, an 8 acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with a 1/2 mile blacktop walking trail. 5-acre open park and street lighting. (Lamppost at every property). Additional amenities include city streets and sidewalks, city water and sewer and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $299.00/yr hoa fee. Don't miss out on this one, call today!

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THE PARKE AT OCEAN PINES MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY

3BR/3BA/Loft twin home in a premier active adult (55+) community. On a quiet cul-de-sac w/only 9 total residences, & directly across the street from 21-acre Manklin Meadows Recreation Complex that features 10 tennis courts, basketball, ball field, gazebo, dog park, picnic tables, 6 platform tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, pro shop, community garden & huge children's playground. 1-car garage, combo kitchen/dining room, master BR/BA. New kitchen w/granite countertops/breakfast bar, raised paneled cabinets, SS appliances. New hardwood floors in living room, Armstrong engineered floors in kitchen/dining area, bathrooms & laundry room. Entire interior was freshly painted. Vaulted ceilings in living room, cathedral ceilings in dining room, huge walk-in closet in MBR, natural gas heat, central air & conditioned crawlspace. The Parke's amenities - clubhouse ww/indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, library, fitness center, billiard room, card room, arts room & multi-purpose room, walking & bike lanes, nature trails & street lighting. The Parke at Ocean Pines HOA dues are $202/month.

Ocean Pines Association HOA dues are $986/annually. $254,900

Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! A short walk to the beach from this completely remodeled home featuring a huge, insulated, enclosed porch w/air conditioning. Recent upgrades- new HVAC System, insulated metal roof(Rainbow Roof ), insulated vinyl replacement windows, vinyl porches & railings, drywall interior, completely repainted, kitchen cabinets, appliances, counters, backsplash, laminate floors, carpet, bathroom, washer & dryer & more. Great corner lot. Community features 2 inground swimming pools, 1 kiddie pool, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, 9 hole mini-golf course, wildlife sanctuary/park area with large pond, blacktop walking/jogging trail & bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers. You can watch most amazing sunsets! Walk to restaurants, stores, Montego Bay Shopping Center & North Side Park, home of the 4th of July Fireworks. Low HOA dues - $299.00/year. $225,000

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800-745-5988 • 443-280-2530 12905 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City MD

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Walker’s revised version of her mother’s potato salad

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 26, 2020) Summer is officially here! Vacationers are flocking to the Eastern Shore to soak up the sun and pig out on the Boardwalk.

Gov. Larry Hogan is gradually lifting restrictions, and how great it feels to get back to some sense of normalcy.

Picnics, barbecue and parties are gearing up as friends and family gather for a fun time.

If one has been invited to such an occasion, it’s always a nice gesture to offer to help in some way.

Bringing a dish is a possible option. Entertaining is time consuming, and chances are the host will greatly appreciation your consideration.

As gourmet supermarkets upscale their offerings, many consumers opt for convenience. While this is a tempting choice, we should not make this a daily practice.

Potato salad is a popular summer dish. However, I have never tasted a commercial potato salad that strikes my fancy.

Homemade potato salad is the only way to go.

Credit must be given where credit is due, my mother’s potato salad is delicious. I have revised the recipe a bit for more depth of flavor.

Following are a few helpful hints for the best potato salad ever.

Placing the raw potatoes in cold water and allowing them to heat up gradually versus placing them in boiling water allows the potatoes to cook more evenly.

That being said, there is a fine line for under cooked, perfectly cooked, and over cooked potatoes. Once the potatoes are almost done, you need to constantly check them for doneness.

Adding a mixture of rice vinegar and chicken stock to the hot potatoes gives them so much more flavor. Hot potatoes are more conducive for soaking up additional flavors.

Have you ever wondered why your potato salad gets soggy after a few days?

Vegetables have a lot of natural juices, so it is imperative to squeeze out the excess. Also, salt has a tendency to extract the natural juices. To solve the problem is easy.

After you chop your celery, green pepper and onion, use paper towels to squeeze out the excess liquid.

Bacon is a key ingredient for this recipe. I find the thick bacon stands up to the potatoes better than regular sliced bacon. Also, coarsely chop the bacon for more of a wow factor.

In addition, regular mayonnaise is

the preferred choice. This is no times to be counting calories.

Also, the recipe calls for 1 ½ cups of mayonnaise. If you prefer more or less, feel free to adjust according to personal preference.

In closing, it is important to cherish heirloom recipes. Yes, they do take time but they are well worth the extra effort.

Special occasions deserve exceptional attentiveness. The next time potato salad is on the menu, consider making homemade potato salad.

Trust me, your family and guests will love this recipe. Enjoy!

Mom’s Potato Salad Ingredients 5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled, and cut into thirds 4 celery stalks (including the leaves), chopped 1 large green pepper, seeded, stem removed, and chopped 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 1 ½ pounds thick bacon, coarsely chopped 5 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 2 cups rice vinegar 2 cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups Hellmann’s mayonnaise 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus salt to taste 1. Place bacon in a large sauté pan and cook until it is crispy.

Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and blot off any excess drippings. When the bacon has cooled, coarsely chop, and set aside.

Save bacon drippings for future use.

2. Place eggs in a small pot of simmering water. Make sure the eggs are completely covered in water.

Once the water returns to a hard simmer, cook for 12 minutes. Remove pot from the stove, empty hot water, and run cold water to stop the cooking process.

When the eggs have cooled, coarsely chop and set aside.

3. Place peeled potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 teaspoons of salt. Allow water to come to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook potatoes until fork tender.

4. In the meantime, chop the celery, green pepper and onion. Using paper towels, squeeze the excess liquid out of the vegetables. Set aside.

5. Using a microwavable bowl, combine the rice vinegar and chicken stock, and microwave for 2 minutes.

6. When the potatoes are done, drain all the water and place them in a large bowl with the rice wine mixture. Using a knife, cut the potatoes and allow rice wine mixture to soak into the hot potatoes for 1 minute.

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and transfer to a large clean bowl.

7. Add the chopped celery, green peppers, sweet onions, bacon, eggs and mayonnaise to the potatoes. Mix well and salt to taste.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Secret Ingredient – Recipes. “If God had intended us to follow recipes, He wouldn’t have given us grandmothers.”

– Linda Henley

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS

WELCOMED GUEST PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

GOWNS SOUGHT The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is collecting graduation gowns to be donated to local health care facilities for use as PPE. The graduation gowns are uniquely suited for this purpose because they have long sleeves and a zipper. Drop off gowns at 98 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines in the plastic bin at the end of the driveway. Pictured is Steve Cohen, president-elect of the club.

GUEST SPEAKER Worcester Goes Purple Events Coordinator Debbie Smullen spoke recently to the Ocean City Lions Club. Worcester Goes Purple is an awareness project to engage the community in preventing substance abuse and promoting healthy life choices. She is pictured with OC Lions President John Topfer.

The officers and members of King David Consistory #284, Valley of Salisbury, Orient of Maryland hosted the visit of The Illustrious Garnett Hall 33 Degree, Sovereign Grand Inspector General for The Orient of Maryland, United Supreme Council 33 Degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Inc. at its March meeting. Sublime Prince Gregory D. Purnell, Sr. 32 Degree of Berlin is the commander-in-chief.

SCHOLARSHIP Gabrielle Izzett, president of the Stephen Decatur High School Key Club is presented a scholarship from Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Roy Foreman. Izzett will attend Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, and play on the women's soccer team.

SHOWING SUPPORT

QUARTER AUCTION

Owners of Atlantic Physical Therapy, Robert Hammond, Jr. and Robert Hammond, III, DPT, wanted to show their support to local hospitals, Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, so on April 8, they arranged to have pizzas supplied to all staff for both the day and night shifts. (Pictured) On April 22, Atlantic Physical Therapy provided pizzas for all employees of the PRMC Pavilions in Ocean Pines. Paul & Vinny’s Pizza in Pines Plaza made the pizzas.

Coastal Hospice recently hosted the annual Quarter Auction to benefit the Macky & Pam Stansell House at the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department. Nearly 200 people attended and $10,384 was raised.

Pictured are Event Chair Ann Lovely, left, with CEO Alane Capen.

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ON GUARD

Lifeguards actually known as surf rescue technicians

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 26, 2020) Although guests refer to them as lifeguards, the people responsible for your safety on the beach of Ocean City, are actually known as surf rescue technicians.

Surf rescue technician is the certification level obtained by the men and women in the red bathing suits who watch over the beach in the white stands, once they have successfully completed all testing, training and probation.

We encourage beach patrons to introduce themselves to the surf rescue technician (lifeguard) and ask about current beach conditions.

As you may know, beach conditions may change throughout the day.

You never know what you might encounter. So please ask your surf rescue technician each day.

Once a rookie has earned the title of surf rescue technician you will hear them referred to as “SRT Thomas” or “SRT Warren.”

Although people still refer to our

personnel as lifeguards, the term surf rescue technician is far more appropriate due to the job demands, which far exceed a traditional lifeguard.

Each surf rescue technician has demonstrated competency in the techniques and skills that are required for open water rescue.

Their duties include educating the public, warning swimmers of potential dangers, rescuing distressed swimmers, responding to emergency situations, administering first aid, reuniting lost and found individuals, enforcing city ordinances and most often being the ambassador of Ocean City to our visitors who will approach our surf rescue technicians with all types of questions.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol is on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We start guarding the beach the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and continue seven days a week through the third Sunday after Labor Day. The Beach Patrol tests potential surf rescue technicians beginning in August each year for the next year’s season (2021).

If you or someone you know would like to work for the OCBP as a surf rescue technician, there will be pre-

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The Ocean City Beach Patrol recently hosted its Surf Rescue Academy. During the academy, rookies’ performances are assessed and evaluated.

employment physical skills evaluations starting on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Aug. 15, and several additional opportunities both in Ocean City and throughout the region (no experience or certifications required).

Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65-hour, paid $15.25/hour Surf Rescue Academy.

We are looking for physically able, ambitious and responsible men and women who are 16 years of age or older. They must be 17 by the first date of employment.

Many people are surprised to know that we do not require past experience or previous certifications to try out; simply because there is no

certification that we feel prepares our candidates to do the job that we require.

Therefore, we test every candidate to assure they have the ability to run in soft sand, swim in ocean water, enter and exit the ocean through the surf, move an unconscious person of 150 pounds, swim for 400 meters, hear and locate a whistle blast from 300 meters, and speak and read the English language.

To demonstrate these abilities each candidate must pass all aspects of an 11 phase Pre-Employment Physical Skills Evaluation, which begins with an English proficiency test, followed by rigorous physical testing See OC Page 48

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OC Beach Patrol staff town’s ambassadors Continued from Page 47 elements consisting of different phases in succession that include a 300-meter soft sand run in under 65 seconds, 400-meter ocean swim in less than 10 minutes, simulated rescues in the surf with a rescue buoy, victim removal techniques, runswim-run medley, tower transport (lifeguard stand), holds and releases (escaping from a panicked victim), and lastly an interview with Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin.

It is indeed a long day of physical and mental testing.

If you were down at the inlet beach or any of the beaches down south this past week or a couple of weeks ago you might have seen firsthand our rookies in Surf Rescue Academy I or II. Once a candidate completes and passes all phases of the test they are appointed, on a probationary basis, to a Surf Rescue Academy.

Prior to entering academy, (and each year after), each employee must pass a drug test.

During academy candidates receive instruction in open water rescues, beach patrol policies and procedures, basic oceanography, use of rescue equipment, first aid, CPR, semaphore communications (a series

of signals using flags), radio protocol, and physical training consistent with the demands of the job.

All phases of Surf Rescue Academy must be completed successfully as determined by the Ocean City Beach Patrol Surf Rescue Association to earn surf rescue technician rank and assignment to the beach.

Surf Rescue Academy is an eightday, 65-hour, paid-training program conducted by Beach Patrol instructors with support from other public safety agencies, followed by three weeks of supervised, on-the-job probation and a Surf Rescue Academy re-qualifying test where candidates must pass the run and the swim again.

Because of the uniqueness of the job’s demands, the Ocean City Beach Patrol does not accept certification or experience with other agencies.

All aspects of becoming a surf rescue technician, as well as all certifications such as first aid, CPR and AED are completed during surf rescue academy.

Now that you know what goes into the making of a surf rescue technician, you can feel confident when swimming under their watch.

Our surf rescue technicians want to help you remain safe and enjoy

your time in Ocean City.

Don’t wait until you need help to meet your “lifeguard.” Make it a point introduce yourself and your family and ask about the current beach conditions.

Your lifeguard will also know about the free family activities that are offered in Ocean City. They are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

It’s also a good idea to introduce your children. We want them to feel comfortable if they get lost or have any questions.

We pride ourselves on being the

town’s ambassadors; after all, we are glad you are here.

To help us keep you safe, always check in with the surf rescue technician on duty and if you hear one blowing his or her whistle, stop what you are doing and look. They may be trying to get your attention because they know or see something that you are unaware of.

Most importantly for the safety of you and your family, remember our slogan, “Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”

This simple tip could save a life: yours or someone you care about.

Scholarship deadline June 30 (June 26, 2020) The Alfred and Clara May Truitt Scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has recently been expanded.

The $1,000 annual scholarship will now be available to students studying law at either the Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland or the University of Baltimore School of Law. To be eligible for the scholarship students must be a resident of Som-

erset, Wicomico or Worcester counties. Students with the greatest financial need and strong ties to the Eastern Shore of Maryland will be given priority consideration.

Scholarship recipients may reapply for multiple years subject to satisfactory academic performance. The scholarship award is $1,000 and the application deadline is June 30.

For complete scholarship guidelines and application, visit CFES.org/scholarships.

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Second Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam this weekend

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 26, 2020) The inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam last year was a success, with 34 anglers competing and $7,000 awarded to the winners. The 2020 edition is shaping up to be even bigger.

As of earlier this week, 25 anglers had already registered for the competition, scheduled for this weekend.

Most of them did not participate last year.

Tournament Director Brian Roberts is anticipating a larger turnout, with anglers from New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland expected to participate.

“People want to fish,” Roberts said. “I’m excited for everybody that wants to be here.”

Final registration will take place today, Friday, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. Social distancing and masks are required during registration. An anglers’ meeting will follow.

The cost is $135 per angler.

Fishing hours have been altered this year. 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 will be a littler earlier this year, taking place each day from noon to 4 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle. DJ Wax will play music during weigh-ins.

Qualifying fish include flounder, striped bass, bluefish, sea trout, sheepshead, 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. Kayaks and paddleboards as well as other prizes such as rods and reels, will also be awarded.

There are also optional added entry level divisions.

Each angler’s top-three fish will be weighed. The three heaviest combined weight will win cash prizes. Anglers can weigh three of the same species or different fish.

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.

A junior angler division has been added this year, for youth 16 and younger.

For more information, rules and added entry level calcuttas, visit https://fishnpaddle.com.

OCMC’s Canyon Kick Off, July 3-5 Prizes awarded for billfish release, largest tuna and dolphin brought to scale

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 26, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament gets underway next week.

While the fishing part of the event will remain the same, a few other aspects will be altered due to covid-19.

A representative from each team can call the Marlin Club at 410-2131613 to register. Final registration will take place Thursday, July 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

For those who don’t register over the phone, a limit of one person from each boat can sign up their group at the club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Social distancing and masks are required.

Because of the coronavirus, there will be a virtual captain’s meeting for the tournament, available on the Marlin Club website, www.ocmarlinclub.com, and on its Facebook page.

The competition is free for Marlin

Club boat members. The entry cost for non-members is $400.

Most people who participate are boat club members and compete in the tournament annually, Bob Althauser, director of the Canyon Kick Off with Al Rittmeyer, said.

Fishing days are Friday through Sunday, July 3-5. Participants will fish two of the three days.

Boats may leave from the Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet.

Weigh-ins will take place from 57:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City each day.

In accordance with social distancing guidelines, the number of people on the dock at the scale will be limited. There will also be no awards banquet this year.

Cash prizes will be awarded for white and blue marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish releases, as well as for the three largest tuna and dolphin brought to the scale.

“There’s plenty of fish out there to catch,” Althauser said. “Tuna [fishing] has been slower the last couple of days [but] we’re still seeing boats with five to seven tuna. A lot of big eyes are being caught. Billfish is solid.

People are catching dolphin – some pretty decent size.”

The minimum weight for all tuna (yellowfin, big eye, bluefin and long fin) is 30 pounds. The minimum weight for dolphin is 10 pounds.

Added entry-level calcuttas, which cost $200, $300, $500 and $1,000, are offered in the meatfish (tuna and dolphin), bluefin tuna and billfish divisions. Anglers can win additional prize money if entered into these calcuttas. The billfish division is catchand-release only.

One hundred points will be award for white marlin, sailfish and spearfish, and 150 points for blue marlin and swordfish releases.

“Billfish [fishing] started early and is still going,” Althauser said.

Althauser hopes this year’s tournament will be as successful as the 2019 edition.

Sixty-two boats participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 37th annual Canyon Kick Off last year, and $96,120 was distributed among the winners.

For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410213-1613.

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Many fish caught during OC Marlin Club tournament

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 26, 2020) 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 weekend.

“We weighed a lot of fish,” said Boz Jefferson, co-chair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan.

“More than half of the boats came to the scales, which is pretty good.”

Of the 53 boats, nine stayed inshore, while 44 went offshore. One team entered both divisions.

Forty-three of the groups fished last Saturday.

“People were ready to fish,” Jefferson said. “It was a good time.”

The guaranteed prize money for the tournament totaled $10,600, as $200 from each boat entry fee went into the payout.

The total payout for the added entry level calcuttas, or wagering pools, was $26,370.

The grand total awarded to tournament winners was $37,470.

“We were extremely happy with the turnout. We were happy with the weather and with the catch,” Jefferson said. “It was much better than we had anticipated a month ago because we didn’t know if we would even have a tournament.”

Carol’s Teakettle took first place in the billfish release division with 150 points. The group released a blue marlin and was awarded $1,467.

Screwin Around came in second place, releasing a white marlin at 9:55 a.m. The team won $4,840.

The group aboard Duffie 26 released their white marlin at 1:28 p.m. and earned $587.

My Happy Place brought a 19.2pound dolphin to the scale. The team took home $4,689.

The Oppor-Tuna-Ty Too crew landed in first and third place with 179.4- and 154.2-pound tuna. They were awarded $17,426.

The Ocean Lady team finished in second place with a 155.8-pound tuna. They received $880.

The Humpin’ Along crew earned $1,683 for their 149.8-pound tuna.

The group aboard Hot Flounder caught 2.8- (19 inches) and 2.6pound (18 inches) flounder. The larger earned them the $500 Dale Brown Award.

The award is named in memory of Brown, who was a Marlin Club member and avid fisherman.

Altogether, the Hot Flounder team won $1,558.33.

The Legal Seasure crew caught two 2.2-pound flounder. They were presented $292.66.

The Jezebel team swept the sea bass division. They reeled in a 3.2and two 2.8-pound sea bass. They

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, news from loved ones may catch you off guard, but could nevertheless make you feel excited this week. This is a sign from the universe that some part of life will change.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This week you may feel like opening your heart to others, Taurus. Show a close friend that you care about him or her, or really further your connection with a romantic partner.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A busy work schedule may be making things seem more hectic than usual, Gemini. It’s easy to become overwhelmed if you do not find strategies to calm your mind each day.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 PHOTO COURTESY AMANDA SHICK

The Oppor-Tuna-Ty Too crew landed in first and third place in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 41st annual Small Boat Tournament last weekend, with 179.4- and 154.2-pound tuna. They were awarded $17,426.

Powerful feelings of affection may build up in you this week, Cancer. You may be taking inventory of how you feel about loved ones. Share grand gestures and loving words.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

SURF REPORT

Surfing, other water-related activities beneficial exercise

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (June 26, 2020) This coronavirus is no light matter. By now, that is more than obvious.

The beach and Boardwalk are now open and there is plenty of facility for exercise and activity, though on a much limited basis.

Surfing and any other water/wave-related activity is good exercise.

The idea is for more singular activity, though pairs, or even a few more probably acceptable, but social distancing must be adhered to. Use common sense.

Surfing alone is never the best idea, though sometimes the only alternative.

A small group as in two or three or so almost always a better idea, once again with social distancing and common sense being a common thread.

At this early spring time of the year the beach is, or can be, quite chilly indeed.

No doubt, this factor would probably cut down on a “larger crowd.”

Yes, the governor has issued a stay-home order, but if you can easily access the water it seems like that would be allowed.

This virus knows no barriers as of yet, but the sea and the waves, the sky and all of nature can still be taken in and enjoyed.

Anything to help mitigate the circumstances while adhering to orders from authorities will help, with social distancing being key to all activities.

To simply go out for a walk or bike ride can help ease things. Also, stay in touch with friends and family.

Books, magazines, games, conversation, internet, all can help to deal with the situation.

I can remember my grandmother talking about the Spanish Flu over a hundred years ago and how that was so devastating.

Undoubtedly, these times are just as difficult, but we will get through it.

Get in the water if you can, but please be mindful of rules and regulations.

My prayers go out to all of you, your friends and family. Be safe, stay healthy.

– Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop

won $1,375.

The Lost Time crew placed first in the bluefish division with a 4.4pounder. They were awarded $304.

The Fish In OC team came in second place with a 3.2-pound bluefish.

The group won $135.

The Legal Seasure crew landed a

3- and two 2.8-pound bluefish. They received $856.32.

The Hoo’s Your Daddy? group earned $55.66 for their 2.8-pound bluefish.

The Line Dancer team boated a 28.5-inch, 9 pound rockfish and was presented $1,350.25.

You may get encouragement from an unlikely source this week, Leo. This can inspire you to conduct an indepth exploration of long-term goals.

Embark on a new journey.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It is alright to feel shy or inhibited this week, Virgo. Uncertainty over long-term plans could be driving these emotions. Once you get your thoughts on paper, you can proceed.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 A desire to add life to your routine could motivate you to find new activities to explore this week, Libra. Infuse your daily schedule with doses of creativity.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you may feel sentimental and nostalgic. Perhaps you will reminisce about your childhood by looking over old photographs or playing family movies.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you feel content with yourself and life this week and that is great. An ability to look within with a practice like meditation may contribute to this serene state of mind.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Figuring out how to resolve issues in a relationship may leave you feeling somewhat unsettled, Capricorn. It might be that you do not want to approach sensitive topics.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Excitement about business or work goals might make you feel like taking some dynamic action to promote your ideas to higher ups, Aquarius. You may find a receptive audience.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Try collaborating on a fun project this week, Pisces. Check to see if anyone needs assistance if you don’t have your own project in mind.

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Winners of Manga & Anime Art Competition announced (June 26, 2020) The Art League of Ocean City announced the winners of the student Manga & Anime Art Competition held in May. The exhibit of student work, normally on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, was posted on the Art League’s website and Facebook pages May 1-31.

Elementary, middle, high school and college students ranging in age from 9-18 from Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset, Sussex and Anne Arundel counties entered their artwork online.

Brad Hudson, professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, judged the show and awarded $350 in cash prizes sponsored by Art League President John Sisson.

Anime is a style of animation originating in Japan characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes.

The Art League developed this show to promote creativity among students outside formal art programs and to increase community awareness of Anime as an art form.

Serap Aksu, an 11th grader at Stephen Decatur High School, won overall Best in Show and a $100 prize

with her art entitled “Crooks.”

Allison Tribeck of Parkside High School won first place in the high school division.

Two Snow Hill High School students also won in this division: Lexie Kagan, second place, and Ronnie Lukens, third place.

Kara Jordan of Pocomoke High School won honorable mention.

In the middle school division, three students from Somerset Middle School took top honors. Harmony Carter won first place; Giselle Gonzalez Paniagua, second place; and Isabella McHenry, third.

Landon Smith of Berlin Intermediate School took home an honorable mention award.

Elizabeth Lovell of Berlin Intermediate School received honorable mention in the elementary school division.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the

Waverly Choy

Vanesska Hall

Ansh Batra

Joseph Schwartz

WPS students recognized for academic achievements (June 26, 2020) Worcester Preparatory School students were honored for their academic achievement in all subject areas and service to the school, during the annual Academic Convocation ceremony on May 20.

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the award recipients were announced via a movie presentation on the Worcester Prep Mallard YouTube channel.

Best All-Round student awards were selected by a written vote of faculty and staff.

The four most prestigious Academic Convocation award honors were bestowed to the following students: Junior Waverly Choy, Best All-

Round student, grades 9-11; eighth grader Vanesska Hall, Best AllRound student, grades 6-8; sixth grader Ansh Batra, Head of School Academic Award, grades 6-8, for Highest Cumulative Average of 201920 school year; and junior Joseph Schwartz, Head of School Academic Award, grades 9-11, for Highest Cumulative Average of 2019-20 school year.

He was also the recipient of the George Washington University Math/Science Award that is presented to a high school junior with the highest cumulative average in math and science.

Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, and the National Endow-

ment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

NOW PLAYING COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com June 26: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band 5-9 p.m.

June 27: Kevin Poole & Joe Mana noon to 4 p.m.; Top Dead Center, 5-9 p.m.

June 28: Wes Davis Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m.

June 29: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m.

June 30: Marcella Peters Duo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; The Bills, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

July 1: Jack Worthington, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button Duo, 4-8 p.m.

July 2: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bettenroo Duo, 4-8 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB 101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com June 26-27: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Lenny’s Beach Bar and Grille June 26-28: First Class, 5-10 p.m.

June 29-30: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m.

July 1: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m.

July 2-5: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m.

OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org June 26: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m.

June 27: Janglebachs, 6-10 p.m.

ON THE EDGE Lenny’s Beach Bar and Grille: Monday-Sunday, June 29-30, 5-10 p.m.; July 1, 4-9 p.m.; July 2-5, 5-10 p.m.

June 28: Mike Hines & the Look, 6-10 p.m.

July 1: Sons of Pirates, 6-10 p.m.

July 2: Overtime, 6-10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com June 26: Cherry Crush Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Fish Out of Water Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight June 27: Kono Nation Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Benderz Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight June 28: High Five Swan Dive Duo, 5-9 p.m.

June 29: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.

June 30: Opposite Direction, 5-9 p.m.

July 1: Full Circle Duo, 4-9 p.m.; Benderz Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 2: John McNutt Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Kono Nation Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

JACK WORTHINGTON Coconuts Beach Bar and Grille: Wednesday, July 1, noon to 3 p.m.

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Scholar athletes Worcester County recipients of the 2020 Bayside Senior Scholar Athlete Awards are: Abigail Yesko and Drew Haueisen, Stephen Decatur High School; Haley Abbott and Thomas Snead, Pocomoke High School; and Kamryn Purvis and Benjamin Jackson, Snow Hill High School.

This award celebrates the academic accomplishments of one female athlete and one male athlete from each high school.

Students initiated Salisbury University students, John Bunke and Emma Hancock, both of Ocean City, were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

New members The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed nine new members this April.

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´).

Worcester Prep is the only school on the Eastern Shore with an established Cum Laude chapter, where superior scholastic achievement is honored.

Grade 12 inductees are: Damiana Elizabeth Colley, Emily Stewart Copeland, Kurt Uwe Leinemann, Devin Michael Wallace and Madison Grace Van Orden.

Grade 11 inductees are: Daniel Yang Chen, Sophia Abigail Ludt, Joseph Christopher Schwartz and Summer Clare Walker Celebrating 50 years, Worcester Preparatory School is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students in Berlin.

Art honor society Worcester Preparatory School students inducted into the National Art Honor Society are: 10th grade: Jenna Christina Beaver, Hannah Elizabeth Brasure, Hugh Thomas Cropper and Ava Marin Nally;

11th grade: Sophia Abigail Ludt, Vishnu Taran Mohan and Marika Ekaterini Vasilikos; and 12th grade: McKenzie Carol Blake, Rylie Ellen Carey, Jenna Marie Elrick, Maximilian Stefan Huber, Kathryn Frances Marini, Hana Bree Miller, Abigail Mackenzie Plylar, Eli Reyes Prushansky, Audrey Anna Stearns, Samuel Grayson Tinkler, Devin Michael Wallace, Molly Elena White and Enzo Gregory Zechiel.

Graduates Casey Rae Baron, of Berlin, is among the more than 5,400 candidates for graduation from University of Mississippi. They were celebrated during a live, virtual celebratory event on May 9.

Baron, who is a risk management and insurance major, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the School of Business Administration.

UM leaders continue to evaluate plans to hold an in-person Commencement ceremony at a later date.

Julia Hill, of Ocean Pines, graduated with an Educational Technology, EdD from Boise State University on May 9.

Hill was among nearly 2,800 students eligible for degrees.

Boise State celebrated their achievements with the university’s firstever virtual commencement ceremony on May 9.

Ross Dickerson, of Berlin, graduated from The University of Tampa on May 9, with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. The virtual commencement ceremony included 1,752 undergraduate and graduate candidates.

berger, Snow Hill High School; Ellie Dutton, Stephen Decatur High School; and Rylie Carey, Worcester Preparatory School, were each awarded a DAR Good Citizens certificate and lapel pin.

According to Janet Simpson, chapter chair for the DAR Good Citizens committee, the program was initiated by the National Society in 1934 to recognize male and female high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

It is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools that are in good standing with their State Boards

of Education. United States citizenship is not required.

For more information on the DAR, visit www.dar.org.

Dean’s List Nazareth College announces that Madison Clark of Bishopville, Maryland, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester.

A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean’s list at Nazareth.

CROSSWORD

Inductees Worcester Preparatory School students were recently inducted into the Pablo Picasso Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica and Société Honoraire de Français.

Pablo Picasso Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica inductees: Katherine Riley Abbott, Grace Elise Baeurle, Lily Katherine Baeurle, Ayush Batra, Anna Magdalene Carpenter, Meredith Anne Cummings, Nicholas Kim Hearne, Carly Marie Hoffman, Ibrahim Fawad Khan, Ashley Elizabeth Laws, Brice Gary Richins, Sumira Sehgal, Audrey Anna Stearns, Abigail Vickery Taylor, Anderssen Sydney Taylor, Megan Elizabeth Waller, Michael Cort Wehberg and Anna Patricia Williams.

Société Honoraire de Français inductees: Brooke Elizabeth Emeigh, Sydney Claire Lamson-Reich and Marshall Radalin Mumford.

Good Citizens The General Levin Winder Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized DAR Good Citizens from four Worcester County high schools.

Recipients Meaghan Collins, Pocomoke High School; Kristen Riddle-

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Movie, laser show at Snow Hill park Saturday evening (June 26, 2020) Worcester County Recreation and Parks is bringing a free, drive-in movie experience to Snow Hill, on Saturday, June 27, at 9 p.m.

Families are invited to watch “Trolls” at the John Walter Smith Park.

All movie goers will be asked to follow social distancing guidelines and stay in their designated areas. Space will be available on a first come, firstserved basis, with load in beginning at 8 p.m.

After the movie, there will be a laser show and dance party. There will be free popcorn, giveaways and interactive games.

“Folks are anxious for live entertainment,” Program Manager Allen Swiger said. “A drive-in movie is the perfect opportunity for a fun evening

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Wor. County parks, amenities open (June 26, 2020) Worcester County Recreation and Parks closed to the public on March 13 to follow Gov. Larry Hogan’s orders to prevent the spread of covid-19.

In keeping with Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery, Worcester County Recreation and Parks staff announced that all county parks are now open, including the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.

“We are so happy to open back up,” with the family, while maintaining social distancing and health guidelines.

“But this is so much more than just a movie,” he continued. “Capping the night with a laser show and dance party will be a blast.”

For more information, contact Swiger at 410-632-2144, ext. 2520 or aswiger@co.worcester.md.us. To view more upcoming special events, visit www.worcesterrecandparks.org.

Program Manager Myro Small said. “Our The building hours will be from 8 daily walkers, program participants and a.m. to 5 p.m. community members have been greatly Beginning July 6, the Worcester missed. We appreciate everyone’s pa- County Recreation Center will resume tience during this difnormal operating ficult time, and we hours. cannot wait to see you Patrons are invited ‘We are so happy to open all very soon.” back up...Our daily walkers, to utilize the walking As of June 15, parks track and exercise in program participants and and all amenities have the fitness room. community members have reopened, including Masks should be been greatly missed... ’ fields, playgrounds, worn by everyone enpavilions, basketball tering the building, Program Manager courts, tennis courts and all individuals Myro Small and portable toilets. should social distance All patrons should themselves from othadhere to the posted ers. signs throughout the parks and social Beginning the week of July 6, distance accordingly.

Worcester County Recreation Center fitThe Worcester County Recreation ness classes and summer camp will Center will be opening at 50 percent capac- begin. ity to the public. However, open recreation, For more information, contact WCRP including drop-in basketball, will not be of- staff at 410-632-2144 or by email recandfered at this time. parks@co.worcester.md.us.

Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net $$ | Kids’ Menu | Full Bar Enjoy a $5 cruise with meal. Celebrating 82 years of serving visitors and locals.

Bayfront lunch and dinner. Offering historical favorites as well as fresh new creations. Seafood is our specialty but great landlubber choices are available. Enjoy Boat Bar Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. Live local entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott 410-2897192/7191, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner served 7 days a week, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry.

Early Bird served Monday through Friday, 56 p.m.; daily chef specials.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for S. Division Street and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 3rd Street.

Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st, 70th and WOC. Carryout available at all locations. Order online for 41st, 70th and WOC at www.TheDoughRoller.com.

■ FISH TALES BAR & GRILL 22nd Street, bayside 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Bumper Tables. Waterfront restaurant with American pub eats and seafood, plus a dock bar and playground on the sand. Open 7 days a week.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747,

PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more.

MIDTOWN

www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

Outdoor dining.

UPTOWN

29th to 90th streets

91st to 146th streets

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayside venue with deck seating. Serves pub grub and seafood. Take out only, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Open Wednesday through Monday.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. See description under downtown location.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. Outdoor dining.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs.

Outdor dining. Casual seasonal seafood stop for steamed crabs, with all-you-can-eat specials. Also take outs available.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900,

■ DELMARVA BOIL COMPANY 143rd Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-8356, www.delmarvaboilcompany.com $$ The best pot on the beach serving with jumbo shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob, sweet Vidalia onions with special seasonings and sauces. Add clams, mussels, snow crab or lobsters. Take out and catering.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Carry-out daily: breakfast, 7 a.m., light fare and menu items, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Outdoor dining, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi.

Outdoor dining or carry-out.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere.

Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 711 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and

dessert.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

See description under downtown location.

■ SHRIMP BOAT 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-213-0448 $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Orange Crush, frozen cocktails, steamed crabs and shrimp, full menu, appetizers, fresh seafood and more, Open everyday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dine-in - inside and outside, carryout and delivery.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Dining-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round.

OCEAN PINES ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 11019 Manklin Meadows Lane, Ocean Pines 410-208-1212, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Open everyday, noon to 8 p.m. for dining, pickup, carryout and delivery. Pizza and wings.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 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.

■ 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 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

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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.

Fri., June 26 FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH 27th Street Beach, 8:30 PM. Sit in the sand and enjoy a free movie. Featuring “The Little Mermaid.” Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are weather permitting.

Attendance is at your own risk. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

TRIMPER’S GREENMARKET Fridays through Thanksgiving Trimper’s Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will include all types of produce including mushrooms, fruits and vegetables as well as flowers and herbs. Farms interested in participating can apply online at www.trimperrides.com.

Sat., June 27 2020 ROAR AT THE SHORE The group will ride motorcycles through Ocean City and show support for law enforcement, 11:00 AM. All are welcome. A $5 donations supports MD C.O.P.S. Sign up at 10 a.m. at Walmart, 11416 Ocean Gateway, Berlin. 240-832-5148 or 410977-5938, http://www.hogsheroesfoundation.com

BLACK LIVES MATTER MARCH A peaceful march and demonstration to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The march will also remember the life and death of George Floyd and countless others who have died by the hands of police brutality. The march will begin at Stephen Decatur Park (north parking lot) and continue through Main Street and end back at the park where guest speakers and participants will share their stories and hold a demonstration.

All participants are asked to wear face masks and practice social distancing.

Info: Rosie Bean, 719-588-3643; Denise Meade, 443-366-1866; Dr. Roxie Dennis-Acholonu, 410-726-4381; or Adrian Bowen, 443-513-1950.

MOVIE NIGHT AND LASER SHOW John Walter Smith Park, 6030 Public Landing Road, 9:00 PM. Families are invited to watch “Trolls” at this free, drive-in movie experience. Space available on a first come, first-served basis, with load in beginning at 8 p.m. After

the movie, there will be a laser show and dance party. There will be free popcorn, giveaways and interactive games. Allen Swiger, aswiger@co.worcester.md.us, 410-632-2144, Ext. 2520, http://www.worcesterrecandparks.org

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Sun., June 28 SUNDAES IN THE PARKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM. Featuring free music by “Bob Lougheed & the Memphis Mafia” (Tribute to Elvis) and various free activities and entertainment for children. Prepackaged ice cream will be available for purchase. Take a picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, https://ococean.com/events

THE BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Sundays through Aug. 30 - Located on Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM 1:00 pm. Special senior shopping time from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM. www.berlinmainstreet.com

Mon., June 29 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

OCEAN or 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/drive-in-movies2020

Tues., June 30 KIDS BOOK CLUB - AGES 6-12 Beginning at 10:00 AM. “The Barefoot Book of Children” by Tessa Strickland and Kate DePalma and “Library Mouse”

by Daniel Kirk. Both are available on Hoopla. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6779252

FREE FAMILY BEACH GAMES 27th Street Beach, 6:30 PM. Held Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean.com/events/familybeach-games2020Hel

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring “The Guardian” (139 minutes). Movie audio is via FM radio frequency (monitor your car’s battery). Participants are reminded to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. All movies subject to weather-related conditions.

800-OC-OCEAN or 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/drive-inmovies2020

Wed., July 1 FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Sit in the sand and enjoy a free movie.

Featuring “Secret Life of Pets 2.” Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are weather permitting. Attendance is at your own risk. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

Thurs., July 2

The meeting will be held via conference call, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Dial 605-4725789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157

CPAP MASK FITTING

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE

THE MAGIC BOX (YOUTH)

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring “Zootopia” (108 minutes). Movie audio is via FM radio frequency (monitor your car’s battery). Participants are reminded to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. All movies subject to weather-related conditions. 800-OC-

Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 7:00 PM. Ran D Shine will amaze you and teach you a few tricks in The Magic Box show. Supplies needed are a deck of cards, quarter, dollar bill, 2 same size plastic cups or glasses. See it Drive In style, register to see the show on Zoom or watch the recording on the library’s Facebook page from July 3-6.

Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.

https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/eve nt/6780523

FREE FAMILY BEACH GAMES Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 6:30 PM. Held Thursdays through Aug. 27. Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean.com/events/familybeach-games2020Hel

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Grab a bite to eat from the food truck and enjoy music by “Tranzfusion” (classic rock). Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase.

It is recommended to bring your own seating. Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/sunsetpark-party-nights020

FREE OC BEACH DANCE PARTY Caroline Street Beach, 8:30 PM. Each week a new DJ hits the Caroline Street Stage where participants can dance under the lights on the beach. The event leads into the fireworks at 10:30 p.m.

Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing.

Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean.com/events/oc-beachdance-party2020

THURSDAY’S DOWNTOWN BEACH FIREWORKS Talbot Street Beach, 10:30 PM. Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/thursday-sdowntown-beach-fireworks

ONGOING EVENTS OC CHAMBER VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Through June 30, 2020 - Looking for a job in Ocean City this summer? Visit Ocean City's Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair at https://oceancity.org/now-hiring-occhamber-virtual-job-fair/

FREE OC LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM PROGRAMS Held at 10 a.m., Monday through Saturday, June 29 through Aug. 22 on the Ocean City Boardwalk near the museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave. Programs include “History of our Surfmen” on Mondays; “Beach Safety” on Tuesdays; “About Sharks” on Thursdays; and “Land, Sky, & Sea” on Fridays. Also featuring “Salt Water Fishing Then & Now,” Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. https://ococean.com/events/oc-life-saving-stationmuseum-programs

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