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‘We think it is a result of spawning stress.’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 2, 2021) Spawning can be stressful, particularly for aging horseshoe crabs, which could be why hundreds, possibly upwards of 1,000 of them washed up dead in one of the canals off 94th Street last week.
That can be stressful too on the olfactory level — hot days and hundreds of dead horseshoe crabs jammed up at the end of a canal can mean only one thing: a big stink. Sandi Smith, Maryland Coastal Bays Program development and marketing coordinator, reached out to the
Maryland Department of the Environment, who examined the scene and determined that, “We think it is a result of spawning stress. We suspect the dead crabs are floating into the dead-end canal with tidal flushing from Assawoman Bay and prevailing See THESE Page 10
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) The covid State of Emergency is over in Worcester County, and with it, so are the days of restaurants and bars serving drinks to-go — at least for a few more weeks. As of July 1, the county’s Board of License Commissioners ended a provision issued during the pandemic that allowed businesses with all types of liquor licenses to offer carryout and delivery of alcoholic beverages. And while the decision put a hard and fast stop to the practice for now, a law that passed during the 2021 legislative session gives board members the power to overturn it and issue an extension. “As of today, the board has received three requests for carryout and delivery so the board will conduct a hearing on July 21st to determine if Worcester County will adopt the regulation,” Board Attorney Tom Coates said via email earlier this week. “No carryout or delivery will be allowed between July 1st and July 21st unless permitted under the license prior to the emergency order.” See OWNERS Page 14
Gov. Hogan’s $25 million ‘Project Restore’ will help locally By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Gov. Larry Hogan made a stopover in Berlin on Monday to unveil Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative to revitalize downtown districts and
Main Street communities throughout Maryland. Hogan spoke in front of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum after completing a brief tour of Main Street to shake hands with constituents and converse with small business propri-
etors. “Today we’re here to announce the launch of Project Restore, a transformative $25 million initiative to help incentivize new business growth, create more jobs on Main Street and in downtown communities all across
our state,” he said. In thanking the numerous local elected officials on hand, including Mayor Zach Tyndall and Berlin Council members Jay Knerr, Shaneka Nichols and Jack Orris, Hogan also See PROJECT Page 12
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Police, beach patrol primed for July 4 holiday weekend
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) While it may be tempting to purchase some fireworks in an area where they’re legal and cart them back into Ocean City to celebrate the United States’ birthday this weekend, resort officials are warning against it. “We want to remind our residents and visitors that fireworks are illegal in Ocean City,” said Ashley Miller, the deputy communications manager for the Ocean City Police Department, via email this week. “We ask that everyone leaves the fireworks to the professionals and enjoy them at our two locations,” she continued “We will have two firework shows on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. The shows will take place at North Division Street on the beach and uptown at Northside Park.” To accommodate the large crowds expected to flock to the resort over the coming days, Miller also said police will have increased patrols throughout town, and that people should expect delays when driving before and after the fireworks shows. “Please be patient, look out for pedestrians and the traffic patterns set up near the show sites,” she said. “We encourage everyone to WALK SMART and use the designated crosswalks. We will have officers near the show sites to help direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely.” Butch Arbin, the captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, is also focused on safety first when it comes to patrolling the beach this weekend. He said the staff is at full force at 205 lifeguards following the gradua-
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tion of the second class of surf rescue academy rookies last week with all hands on deck for the holiday weekend. “We’ll have all the stands on the beach, additional four-wheel units out there, more mobile patrols to help out with the crowds,” Arbin said. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, the guards sit on the stands, with added guards patrolling the beach from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on four-wheelers. Arbin urged swimmers to stick to the 10 a.m. to 5:30 timeframe, though, as that is when the guards are specifically stationed to keep an eye on the water. As for the number of rescues he expects, Arbin said it all depends on conditions. For example, if the winds are calm and conditions are mild, a great deal of people on the beach will likely not warrant a lot of rescues. Whereas if the conditions are bad, fewer people could still mean many rescues. Typically, Arbin said his staff members deal mostly with lost children on busy weekends, as kids will wander off and get confused among all of the people and umbrellas when trying to find their parents. “Sometimes we have as many as 100 lost and found kids on the Fourth of July. It’s our biggest day for lost and found kids,” he said. Arbin said staff members will also work late the night of July 4 to patrol the beaches and ensure people are staying away from restricted areas and staying safe during the fireworks. Along with advising the public to See PARKING Page 7
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Ocean City receives $50K to repair fire boat
(July 2, 2021) Gov. Larry Hogan announced this week $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. The announcement—coming during the fourth day of the governor’s tour of the Eastern Shore— was made at the Ocean City Fire Department, which received $50,000 for a fire and rescue vessel engine replacement. “Boating is not just an important part of our history and our culture, it is also an important part of Maryland’s economy,” Hogan said. “The announcement of these new grants is yet another shining example that Maryland is open for business, open for summer, and open for boating.” The funding will go toward 60 projects in 19 counties, including grants for statewide projects and emergency water rescue needs. Projects include new public boating access, amenities, and facilities; dredging of navigable waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “We are pleased to demonstrate Maryland’s commitment to keeping our waters safe and accessible through these grant awards,” Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said. “The Waterway Improvement Fund is an essential program that benefits all waterway users.” To streamline the grant application and management process, DNR has created the Grants
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Gov. Larry Hogan stopped by the Ocean City fire station at 15th Street on Tuesday to announce that $50,000 would be given to the fire department to repair a boat used to respond to emergencies around the island.
Gateway to provide a single entry point for grantees and assure access to funding for innovative local projects. The gateway also provides DNR with an integrated grant-management system to monitor sources, manage data, and ensure grants are consistent with the department’s strategic priorities. The Waterway Improvement Fund was created in 1966 to support the development, enjoyment, and use of Maryland’s waters for the benefit of the general boating and cruising public. It is primarily derived from a five-percent vessel excise tax on boat purchases and titling.
Projects to be funded in Fiscal Year 2022 in Worcester County: • Town of Ocean City Fire Department, Fire and Rescue Vessel Engine Replacement — $50,000. • Town of Ocean City, Channel #10 Maintenance Dredging — $248,500. • Natural Resources Police Area 1 Marine Facility, Ocean City, Maintenance Dredging —$50,000. • Pocomoke River State Park, Milburn Landing Boat Ramp Repairs — $100,000. • South Point Public Boat Ramp, Bulkhead Replacement and Improvements — $250,000.
Beach nourishment to begin after Labor Day By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Beach replenishment efforts are beginning to line up for a project scheduled to begin around Labor Day and complete just prior to Memorial Day next year. Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean told the mayor and City Council during their Monday, June
21 session that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $15.7 million contract to New Jersey-based Weeks Marine to complete the replenishment, or alternatively phrased, regular maintenance of the shoreline. The corps routinely hires contractors to perform this type of work, though some smaller jobs are handled by the corps’ own dredges.
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For instance, in 2017, the corps awarded a 12.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company to add 900,000 cubic yards of sand, or roughly a million tons, to the beach in Ocean City. According to McGean’s report, 800,000 cubic yards of sand, on average, is required to replenish the beach every four years. Weeks will have access to sand from Weaver Shoal, which is located more than three miles from the coast of Ocean City on the Outer Continental Shelf. Access to the offshore sand mine was made accessible through an agreement with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and is to be used to renourish the 10 miles miles of beach in Ocean City. That also includes miles of sand dunes. The Ocean City Nuisance Flood Plan Work Group discussed the beach replenishment on June 9 and identified several areas where erosion was seen the most so the project can address those places first. City Planning Director Bill Neville, a member of the group, said some of the areas identified during the meeting are 33rd Street, 75th to 90th Street, and 146th Street at the Delaware state line. The coastal storm risk management project template in Ocean City consists of the long, wide, flat beach berm constructed to seven feet above
mean high tide, backstopped by a concrete-capped steel sheet pile bulkhead along the Boardwalk, and the sand dune north of the Boardwalk that runs up to the MarylandDelaware state line. The coastal storm management project is a partnership with the State of Maryland, Worcester County, and the Town of Ocean City. The replenishment of sand and the construction of the seawall began in the early 1990s. Some estimate the project has prevented close to a billion dollars in damages in Ocean City. While the initial construction of the project – which consists of widening and raising the beach profile for 8.3 miles from Third Street to just north of the Maryland-Delaware state line and a vegetated sand dune that stretches for 6.9 miles was completed in 1994, the project provides for periodic beach renourishment and monitoring until 2044. In addition to beach replenishment, the city’s flood plan work group also discussed ways to address flooding. Areas like Miami and New York City have acted recently to address flooding, and Ocean City hopes to take some of their ideas and implement them. For instance, Miami adopted a stormwater master plan in March See CITY Page 7
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10505 POINT LOOKOUT RD OCEAN CITY • $2,999,900 Location! Location! Location! 7BR/5.5BA w/unobstructed bay views &2 boat lifts right out your back door. Renovated last year by Bradley Construction, Inc. Custom paver driveway & covered wrap around front porch. Family room w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space, quartz countertops, center island & SS appliances. 2 separate dining areas on 1st floor. 3rd floor master suite w/bay views & fireplace! Large custom spa shower. Finished bonus room w/full bath can be 7th BR or recreation room. One of a kind & close to the beach, restaurants & everything Ocean City has to offer. Large expansive outdoor entertaining space. Time to stop putting off your dreams & start making memories that will last a lifetime. Come take a look at this incredible home today, before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO122704
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8 INLET ISLE LN #8 OCEAN CITY • $3,699,000 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 baths single family waterfront estate on .29 Acres with views of Assawoman Bay. Gourmet Kitchen with Energy Star Appliances w/double ovens & breakfast seating. Additional features include builtins, recessed lighting and wine storage. 2-Car Garage. Located on a bulk-headed cul-de-sac lot w/42 ft. deep water slip. MLS MDWO114892
If you are an investor, builder, or developer looking for the optimal location look no further! This choice commercial property has unlimited development potential with prime frontage on Rt 113 and Rt 54 in Selbyville. These 2 parcels totaling 47.5 acres are being sold together and are within the town limits. Located 1 mile from the Maryland State line and 10 miles from Ocean City & Fenwick Island. Come take a look before it's SOLD! Drone photos to follow of the parcels and site location. MLS DESU185186
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2409 ATLANTIC AVE UNIT C OCEAN CITY • $574,900
9508 HARBOR LIGHT DRIVE BERLIN • $895,995
6014 S POINT ROAD BERLIN • $1,399,900
Opportunity is knocking to own this 3BR/2BA recently remodeled single-family beach cottage on the boardwalk at 24th street. New siding, roof, decking, flooring, central air & upgrades throughout. Exposed beams give this cottage old OC charm & feel. 1st floor open concept living area. 1st-floor master & full bath. 2nd level w/2BRs & BA. One of the BRs has full deck overlooking boardwalk. Home is rented weekly in CB Vacations weekly rentals & buyer must honor summer weekly rentals but keeps the rental income. Would make a great second home or investment property. Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2000114
4BR/2BA townhome w/direct beach access. Large living area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/white cabinets & lots of storage space. Master bedroom w/full bath on 2nd level. 3rd level 2nd master BR overlooks the ocean & has private deck. 2 additional BRs on this level & another full bath. Multiple decks on this townhome. 2 ocean front decks & west facing deck. Comes completely furnished. Move in ready. New decking on ocean front decks, roof, hot water heater, HVAC, 12 ft. slider in the living area. This townhome has NO HOA FEE & there are no HOA restrictions against adding an entire additional floor, as some neighbors have done. MLS MDWO122914
Opportunity is knocking! Don't miss your chance to own this 3BR/2BA recently remodeled family beach cottage, 3rd cottage back from boardwalk. New siding, roof, central air & upgrades throughout. Exposed beams give this cottage old OC charm and feel. 1st floor open concept living area. Peek of the ocean from the family room! Dining area off the living area. 1st-floor master & full bath. Large deck. 2nd level 2BRs & full bath. Home is rented weekly in CB Vacations weekly rentals & buyer must honor summer weekly rentals but keeps the rental income. Would make a great 2nd home or investment property. Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2000116
New construction 5BR/3.5BA by RBR Builders in W. OC, on cul-de-sac lot w/Assateague & Bay views. Open floor plan. Family room w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/quartz countertops, café appliances, custom cabinets, center island, oversized pantry, custom lighting & floors. 1st floor master suite w/custom bath & walk-in closets. Loft area w/2nd fireplace. One of the BRs could be home office or playroom. Oversized 3 car garage, front & back porches, upper deck & professional landscaping. MLS MDWO121852
4BR/3.5BA on 1.9 acre, overlooks Assateague Island. Panoramic breathtaking Bay views. 379 ft custom paver driveway & oversize garage. Elevator. 450 ft lighted pier & 2 boat slips. Built w/finest craftsmanship. Custom tiled room w/shower designed special. Additional family room w/wood burning fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops & SS appliances. Master suite overlooks Bay. Sunrise views from almost every room. Minutes from Assateague Island & Ocean City. Boat lift is excluded from the sale belongs to tenant. MLS MDWO121524
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WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD - $290,000 Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density. Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road. It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680
12973 INLET ISLE LANE OCEAN CITY - $1,299,900
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34861 W. LINE ROAD SELBYVILLE, DE - $1,390,000
5BR/4.5BA in the Estates of Inlet Isle. Deep water access with room for 42ft boat. Desiger decorated and being sold fully furnished, Professional kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile backsplash, quartz counters, & upgraded lighting and breakfast bar. Great room with fireplace and custom waterfall. Cocktail and wine cooler, waterfront deck overlooking OC skyline. Master BR/BA on main level. Additional In-law suite on main level. Multple decks and screened porch. Garage, sprinkler system, elevator, upgraded lighting & ceiling fans & custom tile work. MLS MDW0111488
Need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Well here it is, 5+ acres in cul-de-sac in community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles and Assateague Island is 3 miles away. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk & restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLSDESU184528
RACETRACK RD BERLIN, MD - $260,000 Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326 OCEAN BEACH
1911 ATLANTIC AVE #D3 OCEAN CITY - $235,000
1BR/1BA on 19th street & boardwalk. Cozy clean unit located in the heart of OC & right on the boardwalk. 1st-floor unit has direct access to the boardwalk, beach & everything you need, and the building has a laundry room. Being sold fully furnished ready for your immediate enjoyment, & basic cable is included in the condo fees. Can be your perfect beach getaway at a reasonable price. You will love the shared ocean front deck for relaxing! Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO119702
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4701 ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 10 OCEAN CITY • $1,075,000
4BR/3BA w/direct access to the beach, in desirable Ocean Colony & has a pool. Living area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite countertops, tile floors & plenty of storage. 4th BR or living area or office space overlooks pool. Primary BR overlooks ocean & has deck to watch the sunrise. Private penthouse w/sitting area, bath, private deck & best view! 3 ocean front facing decks & one pool facing deck. Direct beach access from deck. MLS MDWO120484
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12984 INLET ISLE LANE OCEAN CITY - $899,900
STOP! COME WALK THE LOT & look at this beautiful harbor & Bayview lot w/inlet as the backdrop! Build your dream house on lot 9 at the Estates at Inlet Isle & enjoy sunrise & sunsets. Lot will accommodate large home & can accommodate large boat. Deep water slip can accommodate 42 ft boat providing easy access to the ocean. Build & enjoy your showcase waterfront for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land and hold it. Once it's gone, it's gone. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Imagine your dream home built close to world class Marinas, Fishing, Golf Courses,Assateague Island, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Restaurants. Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come take a look at this dream home location and live the lifestyle! MLS MDWO117202
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104 127TH ST #332 OCEAN CITY • $199,900
2 story, end & corner unit 1BA/1BA in Raffles, next to Northside Park w/Bay view. Outdoor pool. Kitchen w/fresh white cabinets & plenty of storage space. Large living area w/queen sleep sofa. Glass sliders leads to spacious deck. 2nd floor oversize bedroom w/2 queen beds & extra windows w/incredible views. Comfortably sleeps 6 & fully furnished. Shows pride of ownership. Recently upgraded floors. Condo is next to Northside Park recreation complex which has fireworks, concerts in the park. Currently in CB mini week vacation rentals & the 2021 rentals must be honored by the new buyers, but the new buyers will receive instant rental money! Come take a look before it's Sold! MLS MDWO123216
15 145TH ST #401 OCEAN CITY • $560,000
Furnished 3BR/2BA in N. OC. End unit on south side of the building w/breathtaking ocean views from family room, kitchen, dining area & 1 bedroom. Dining area off kitchen & open to family area. Large deck. Oversized master BR w/balcony. 2nd bedroom w/ocean views, large 3rd BR w/desk & office. 2nd full bath is off these bedrooms. Designer decorated & painted. Not being rented. New HVAC & hot water heater, lighting & other upgrades were done throughout. Condo association replaced roof in 2020. Elevator & storage closet on ground level. Close to restaurants, shopping & mini golf. MLS MDWO122908
12139 DUTCH HARBOR RD WEST OCEAN CITY • $289,000
3BR/2BA, almost 1-acre w/garage. No HOA fees & major remodeling is done. Make an offer seller wants it SOLD! Upgrades: new roof on home & garage, siding & PVC trim on garage, additional work bench & cabinet space in garage, foundations painted on home & garage, deck, new fiberglass entry door & driveways. Master BA w/new vanity, toilet, fixtures & walk-in floor to ceiling tile shower, ceramic tile floors (nearly) throughout home. Dimmable recessed light fixtures throughout kitchen & living room. New kitchen cabinets, cabinets painted white w/new brushed nickel hardware window in kitchen. Numerous electrical outlets in kitchen & garbage disposal, new appliances in kitchen. MLS MDWO123076
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A project to dredge nearly 800,000 cubic yards of sand onto the nearly eight miles of beach between Third Street and just beyond the Maryland-Delaware state line is expected to begin just after Labor Day and finish before Memorial Day 2022.
City seeks solutions to flooding Continued from Page 4 2021 that addresses ways to manage stormwater along with chronic flooding. The work group agreed that a similar plan could be adopted and implemented in Ocean City. Neville said Miami’s stormwater master plan – how it was formatted and how the legislative body adopted it – is important and it’s also a positive action to say, “yes, we’ve identified there needs to be a strengthening of the infrastructure.” The master plan Miami passed also addresses ways to pay for the work. “If you look at the impacts of sea level rise and increased rain...you can’t design or build your way out of the problem 100 percent,” Neville said. Instead, he explained, the city can identify projects and start working on
the easiest ones first and work its way up to the more difficult ones. “It’s not brilliant,” he said. “But it sets a good pattern for us to follow.” The same goes for New York. After Hurricane Sandy caused severe flooding in New York City, officials were forced to address zoning code modifications. New York adopted modifications to the code that introduced flexibility when rebuilding after storm damage – these modifications also allow someone to encroach on setbacks. In Ocean City, those things are already built into the code, Neville explained, but seeing New York implement a similar strategy confirms, for the work group, that Ocean City is already doing what it needs to do to address flooding. The Nuisance Flood Plan Work Group is expected to meet again on Aug. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Parking restrictions to be set Continued from Page 3 stay safe on the beach and not set off fireworks, Miller said a number of parking changes will also go into effect over the weekend, with no parking set for the following times and places: Beginning 6 a.m., Sunday, July 4: • Baltimore Ave and North Division Street. • 900 to 902 Philadelphia Ave. • The north side of the 200 block of Dorchester Street. • 200 block of First Street. • The south side of the 200 block of Second Street. • South St. Louis Ave between Dorchester and Talbot streets (Eastside).
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From 5-11 p.m., Sunday, July • The north and south sides of 123rd Street between Coastal Highway and Jamaica Avenue. • The north and south sides of 125th Street between Coastal Highway and Jamaica Avenue. • The north and south sides of 127th Street between Coastal Highway and Jamaica Avenue. • The east side of Jamaica Avenue from 123rd Street north to 125th Street. • The west side of Jamaica Avenue from 125th Street to 127th. • The east side of Jamaica Avenue from 127th Street to the road-end near the entrance to the Department of Rec and Parks’ complex
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Wind research continues off Maryland coast By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) As US Wind continues to survey a nearly 80,000-acre lease area off the coast of Maryland, the company is also making moves to gain community support for a wind farm that could be located as close as 13 miles from Ocean City. In May, the Baltimore-based company deployed a Metocean Buoy in the lease area to begin collecting atmospheric, weather, and marine life data that will factor into where wind turbines will be erected off the coast Jeffrey Grybowski of Maryland. In April, US Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski said the first phase of the company’s project to help provide the 1,600 megawatts of wind energy that the State of Maryland called for in 2019 as part of the Clean Energy Jobs Act will consist of approximately 22 turbines, which the CEO said could go down by one or two but not up. The 22 turbines would be in the easternmost portion of the lease area, with the closest one being 17 miles from shore. The other 21 turbines will get progressively further from the coast, Grybowski said.
The data collected by the solarpowered buoy over the next two years, according to a press release from US Wind, will give the company an understanding of the wind and wildlife patterns so the company “can site the turbines in the most environmentally responsible way.” US Wind is also surveying the bathymetry of the seafloor by dragging pieces of equipment. The result of the survey will be a map that the company will use to let engineers know if the floor is cobble, rock, or sand. The survey is expected to be continue through July. In addition to surveying the floor, US Wind hired two people to drum up community support for the wind farm. Dave Wilson will serve as the Maryland Development Manager for US Wind, while Mike Dunmyer will serve as the Delaware Development Manager. According to a press release, Wilson is a long-time resident of Worcester County and has served as the outreach coordinator for the Maryland Coastal Bays program. “I’ve spent the bulk of my career working to advance projects that benefit both the environment and the residents of Ocean City,” Wilson said in the release. “I look forward to collab-
orating with elected leaders, residents, and businesses to further US Wind’s efforts to bring clean energy to Maryland.” Dunmyer has served as a commissioner for the Town of Dewey Beach and focused on tidal flooding issues during his time on the board. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has opposed the siting of wind turbines within 20 miles of the resort because it will add a blemish to the skyline as people look out US Wind recently deployed a solar-powered Metocean Buoy in an 80,000-acre lease area off the coast of Maryland that will collect atacross the ocean. But Governor mospheric, weather and marine life data that will help determine Larry Hogan is a where to place wind turbines. proponent of creating more wind energy. port the rise of wind energy, including In fact, Hogan joined eight other setting long-term targets for lease governors from up and down the At- area scoping and establishment that lantic Coast, pushing President Joe are informed by state clean energy Biden to expand wind energy even goals, supplementing interstate coormore. dination during the design, and perThe letter offers strategies to sup- mitting of projects, and ensuring adequate transmission capacity.
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These horseshoes not so lucky Continued from Page 1 southerly winds… Research indicates that we can expect up to 10 percent spawning mortalities periodically, mainly associated with stranding.” This isn’t the first time this has occurred in the 25-year history of the bays program. In 2016, according to Natural Resource Biologist Steve Doctor, there may have been additional stress on the horseshoe crabs from large deficits of dissolved oxygen (DO) attributed to a huge bloom of macroalgae in the Assawoman Bay earlier in the year. As for the 2021 cluster of dead horseshoe crabs, Maryland Department of the Environment does not suspect low dissolved oxygen because there are no dead fish involved. Kevin Smith, Coastal Bays Program executive director, said on Tuesday the crabs probably died in the bay, and the tide, wind and current is why they ended up in the canal. “It’s a combination of all those things pushing them in one direction,” he said. In 2016, the city provided garbage receptacles and residents of the area and volunteers got them out of the water. On Tuesday, Smith and Maryland Coastal Bays Program summer intern, Jayne Barkman, used a small
boat and also stood on the residents’ private docks to pluck the dead horseshoe crabs out of the water. The heat, combined with the decaying crabs, was recipe for a pungentsmelling job. They were also assisted by Town of Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean, Engineering Manager Paul Mauser and Engineer Technician Joe Kurtz, who stepped away from their nice airconditioned – and almost guaranteed better smelling – work spaces to lend a hand in the nearly 90-degree heat. There is no specific agency responsible for cleanup for events like these, and it really isn’t local government’s job. Technically, the land is privately owned and the water in the canal is considered waters of the state, Smith said. He said the state doesn’t consider a fishkill like this a hazardous waste, so instead of sending someone out to take care of the situation, they just let Mother Nature take its course to disburse and disintegrate. Not having to do the work themselves, many residents expressed their thanks that the small crew was out there removing the dead crabs from the canal. One of them, Walter Lears, had reached out to Ocean City Today on Monday hoping for some resolution. The town placed a 300-gallon garbage can at the site on Tuesday
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Kevin Smith, Maryland Coastal Bays Program executive director, picks horseshoe crabs out of a canal off 94th Street on Tuesday. The crabs probably died in the bay, and the tide, wind and current is why they ended up in the canal. Maryland Department of the Environment thinks the death is a result of spawning stress. On the front cover, Town of Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean, and Engineering Manager Paul Mauser, carry a bucket of dead horseshoe crabs to dump into a 300gallon garbage can. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
morning. It was filled by noon and dumped mid-afternoon. At 3 p.m., that can and another of the same size were both full and were picked up by a garbage truck. According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, the crabs were taken to the city’s transfer station and will be shipped off to Covanta in Chester, Pennsylvania, where Ocean City’s trash is incinerated. Tuesday was the only day Coastal Bays volunteers committed to be out there cleaning up. Whatever hasn’t been removed will eventually decompose, Smith said. So why doesn’t this happened each year? There has to be the perfect storm of winds, tide, current and temperature. “It acts like a funnel basically,” he said. “As I was leaving the canal on Tuesday, you could see a trail of horseshoe crabs flowing right into the canal.” According to horseshoecrab.org, “horseshoe crabs belong to the phylum of Arthropods, which consists of animals having an articulated body and limbs. The three major classes of
Arthropods are insects, arachnids and crustaceans. The horseshoe belongs to its own class called Merostomata, which means ‘legs attached to the mouth.’ Though they are called ‘crabs,’ a quick look at their taxonomy shows that they’re not. They are most closely related to trilobites that existed 544 million years ago.” The Coastal Bays Program conducts a survey of the crab population every year during spawning season, which runs from mid-May to August. The survey is an indication of quality and quantity of horseshoe crabs spawning in the coastal bays. Sandi Smith said if anyone comes across a horseshoe crab that is stranded upside-down on the beach, just flip it over. It’s important though not to flip them by their tail. The best way to turn them over is by the edge of their shell. Up until about two years ago, Coastal Bays had a group of volunteers that would respond to help stranded upside-down horseshoe crabs. She said the organization is considering bringing back that program.
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‘Project Restore’ to help Main Street programs Continued from Page 1 expressed gratitude to re-visit America’s Coolest Small Town. “The sun always shines in Berlin,” he said. Hogan applauded area merchants who successfully navigated the troubling economic landscape during the covid-19 pandemic. “We just talked to some of the small business owners down the street who were … able to innovate and pivot during this really difficult time,” he said. In many instances, business proprietors accessed funding through federal and state agencies to survive and even make improvements. “Hopefully, they’re going to be doing even more business now that we’ve got things back on track,” he said. The continuing economic recovery in Maryland has outpaced most regions in the country. “We’re creating jobs at a rate faster than the country and faster than 40 other states,” he said. Maryland has recorded 13 consecutive months of job growth, with roughly 266,000 positions added during that period. “More people are going back to work and more jobs are available than ever before in the history of the state,” he said. Tempering the positive forecast is an increasing number of shuttered businesses in downtown areas and Main Street communities throughout the state. “Berlin is doing a lot better than some of our other smaller towns,” he said. In many instances, small communities with just a few vacant storefronts suffer irreparably. “We have a choice, we can either accept empty storefronts as the new status quo or we can see it as an opportunity for growth and renewal,” he said. Hogan said the state has now reached a significant crossroads as the covid-19 state of emergency is lifted. “Despite the unprecedented challenges … the mission of our state government continues to be trying to keep Maryland open for business,” he said. In total, Maryland has provided $2.1 billion in emergency assistance for residents and small businesses struggling to stay afloat financially during the pandemic.
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“This year we enacted the RELIEF Act, a $1.45 billion package with the largest tax cut in state history to help struggling … families and small businesses,” he said. Project Restore, which is being administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, looks to provide financial incentives for business owners or developers that occupy or revitalize vacant retail properties. “If you’re a small business that starts operations in a vacant storefront this program will provide you with up to one year of rental subsidies to help offset start up costs,” he said. Rental grants max out at $2,500 monthly. Additionally, investors or developers of vacant commercial storefronts in downtown regions or Main Street corridors will qualify for one year of sales tax rebates of up to $250,000 annually. Businesses located in Baltimore City or any of the 149 “Opportunity Zones” statewide are eligible to receive the sales tax relief rebates for an additional year. “These opportunity zones are fostering a new environment of economic opportunities in areas that need it most,” he said.
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Hogan said the intent behind Project Restore is to drive investment through an innovative method to utilize federal relief funds. “We’re not just committed to fully recovering from the pandemic but committed to coming back stronger and better than ever before,” he said. Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Director Glenn Irwin said both the resort and Berlin are designated Main Street communities and have designated opportunity zones. Irwin said one positive end is that Project Restore is providing rental assistance and sales tax rebates. “It’s primarily looking at new businesses, which is interesting because when you look at the Boardwalk and downtown there’s been so many new businesses that came in,” he said. “That actually had to do with the number that didn’t return after last year.” Traditionally, the initial year in operation provides the greatest challenges for most retail establishments. “That first year is touchy,” he said. “I think his approach is right on because there have been so many new businesses coming online.”
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Owners polled on to-go drinks Continued from Page 1 In anticipation of the order’s sunset, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association conducted a Carryout Alcohol Impact Survey for local businesses to determine how much offering to-go drinks affected their revenue streams. While some of the 36 business owners who filled out the survey — a small cross-section of the more than 800 chamber members — reported increases between 7 and 40 percent, others reported no change at all. In fact, the results showed a pretty even split, with 52.7 percent of responders reporting noticeable revenue increases and 47.2 percent reporting no increases at all. Similarly, 52.7 percent of those who responded said continuing to offer to-go drinks would be “extremely helpful” to achieving necessary revenue generation to assist in economic recovery. On the other side of that, 33.3 percent of responders said it would not be helpful at all. “We have heard from both sides,” said Lachelle Scarlato, the executive director of the chamber. For spots like Bull on Beach on the Boardwalk at Second Street, carryout libations kept them afloat. “It’s definitely been a lifeline for us. It was last year through covid,” bar manager Brad Wells said of the ability to offer cocktails to-go. “It’s really helped make up whatever we’ve lost because of covid this year as well. We did purchase equipment and special containers for bulk alcohol because we were doing so well with it. We’re still sitting on that, hoping for an extension on it.” The restaurant began offering carryout drinks —
primarily sealed mixed cocktails and frozen beverages – with food at the start of the pandemic last year when indoor seating was prohibited. During that time, Wells said about 25 to 30 percent of their revenues came from it. Now, with indoor seating reopened and capacity restrictions lifted, he said to-go drinks still make up about 15 to 20 percent of the bar’s alcohol sales. Wells added that he is aware that the practice could rival open container laws, but he said police officers have done a good job patrolling and have been very accommodating to him as a manager during the process. “If we’re not doing something we should be doing, or doing something we shouldn’t, they don’t fine us, they educate us,” he said. Some other business owners who filled out the survey reported similar increases, with one stating that the revenue from to-go alcohol sales allowed them to “keep paying bills because of the overall decrease in revenue due to the shutdown.” According to some of the comments, to-go drinks have been beneficial for businesses for everything from increasing boat traffic to allowing for the sale of gift baskets with alcohol. Some other responders were not so much in favor. One respondent stated that they have a Class D liquor license, which allows them to sell to-go alcohol without the special provisions. In turn, they claimed it is unfair to allow business owners that do not have that type of license — which is more expensive — to sell carryout drinks. “We feel alcohol to go privileges should be limited to license holders that have a carryout license,”
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Bull on the Beach on the Boardwalk at Second Street is one of several businesses that benefited from the takeout alcohol provisions implemented during the covid-19 pandemic. The provisions ended July 1 but will be back up for discussions July 21 at the county’s Board of License Commissioners’s monthly meeting.
the comment said. Scarlato said she sent the results of the survey to the licensing board members and members of the local delegation to the General Assembly. On Tuesday, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) issued a statement via email referencing a letter members See CARRYOUT Page 16
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Carryout extension hearing set Continued from Page 14 of the Eastern Shore delegation sent to regional license commissioners urging them to extend the allowances. “The hospitality industry has been among the hardest hit business sectors across the country with restaurant and food service sales falling by $240 billion in 2020, and more than 110,000 eating and drinking places temporarily or permanently closed due to COVID19 in 2020,” the letter said. “While other states moved forward with permanent alcohol to-go pur-
chase extensions, we believe this legislation, which grants you as local licensing board members the authority to customize regulations for your local jurisdiction, gives you the local flexibility to strike the balance of promoting economic recovery of our small businesses with the need to protect public health and welfare.” Members of the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners are set to address the matter at a hearing during their next meeting at 1 p.m., July 21 at the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill.
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Crab supply looking good for now Continued from Page 16 Crab House owner Bob Higgins said of the supply leading up to the weekend. “Quantity has been good, quality has been really good. It has been getting better in the past two weeks.” With two locations in Ocean City at 31st and 128th streets, Higgins naturally buys a lot of crabs. This weekend, he expects to sell about 400 bushels — which equates to roughly 2,400 dozen crabs — all of which will come from the Chesapeake Bay. “We order every single day,” Higgins said. “We send our trucks over to the Chesapeake Bay. We go to St. Michael’s, we go to Oxford, we go to Cambridge, and in the seven days of the week of the Fourth we will use over 400 bushels.” And while the numbers look good now, results of the winter dredge survey show that a reduced number of juvenile and male crabs could make supplies scarce later this summer and into the fall, as reported in a recent Bay Journal News Service article. The article said the Department of Natural Resources and Virginia Institute of Marine Science conducts the survey annually by sampling blue crabs at 1,500 sites throughout the bay. The survey estimated that the Chesapeake had 282 million crabs, the lowest number since
2007. The total included 81 million juveniles, the lowest in the survey’s history. Higgins said the survey has been conducted for years, and while he did not always put too much stock in the results, he has come to respect them more in recent years. “The state has been doing this crab survey for so long that they’re really becoming pretty efficient at what they have … They’ve been doing it a lot and they have really gotten better,” he said. “Unless they are dramatically incorrect, it’s going to be tough in late July and August.” But for now, the supply of male crabs — which are the only type that most Maryland restaurants serve — is looking sufficient. At Hoopers Crab House in West Ocean City, General Manager Ryan Intrieri is having a similar season, with crab supplies rivaling last summer’s numbers. “This year, if I had to be honest, it’s been better so far than it was last year,” he said. Intrieri expects to buy about 1,800 bushels to last him through the holiday rush this weekend for not only the restaurant, but crab wagons at local Giant grocery stores. He said he does not anticipate a shortage, partly because he gets his crabs from other
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onset of covid, Higgins said he noticed staffing numbers were not what they used to be. And while he has managed to stay open seven days a week throughout the summer with the workers he has, he is leery of the coming weeks. “We know that we have the 60 toughest days ahead of us of the year,” Higgins said. “We play it day by day.” Similarly, at Hooper’s in West Ocean City, General Manager Ryan Intrieri said he has been fortunate with staff because he has a number of dedicated college students who return every summer. However he said he has had some trouble finding people who want to work solely as dishwashers or perform other kitchen jobs, despite offering them above-average wages for the work. “The minimum wage employee See OWNERS Page 20
Ferris wheel makes return to south Boardwalk in ‘Big’ way By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) After nearly a month of erecting, dismantling, and putting a massive Ferris wheel back up on the Trimper Rides property at the south end of the Boardwalk, the “Big Wheel” is back in operation. Michael Wood, the owner of Wood Entertainment Company in San Antonio, Texas confirmed on Wednesday that the ride was inspected by the Maryland Department of Labor’s Amusement Ride Safety Inspection division on Saturday and passed with flying colors. The inspection took place in stages, Wood said. The components were analyzed while disassembled, the towers that hold the wheel were inspected once they were ereced, and the wheel was inspected once it was placed between the towers on an axle. Additionally, the gondolas that people sit in as the ride spins were inspected while on the ground and a second time after being attached to the wheel. Wood also said the inspectors were required to climb on the ride – with safety gear attached between them and the wheel. Nearly three weeks ago, Trimper Rides was directed by the mayor and City Council to move the Ferris wheel, so it did not extend over the Boardwalk or take the ride down completely. At the time, Trimper Rides was being fined $500 per day which was bumped up to $1,000 per day to stress the urgency, according to Wood.
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Earlier that week, on June 7, Antoinette Bruno, the theme park’s president, told the council the ride could not be moved because of an agreement between Trimper Rides and Wood. As part of the agreement, the amusement park needed to include three of Wood’s other rides if they wanted to feature the “Big Wheel,” which was also to be placed next to the Boardwalk to attract the most people. Removing just one of those rides, Bruno told the council, would void the deal she had struck with Wood. Last week, Wood agreed to remove one ride to fit the “Big Wheel” completely onto the Trimper Rides property, which was a costly decision. “It was six figures and five days of our lives we’ll never get back,” he said. To fit the Ferris wheel, Wood’s crew removed a ride called “Techno Power” and shuffled the “Magnum” and “Rock ‘n Rolla.” Removing the “Techno Ride,” he explained, means a loss of about $20,000 per week in gross revenue. Although it’s taken roughly a month to get the ride up and running, the “Big Wheel” will be deconstructed again in the middle of July to be taken to the Wisconsin State Fair. The “Magnum” and “Rock ‘n Rolla” will stay behind. “This was about showing the town we made a mistake and were willing to pay for it,” Wood said. “I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t worth it. I’m hoping to break even. “It is what it is – water under the bridge,” he added.
MEET TEAM BETTY for MBCA 2021 ELECTION My name is Betty Bellarin and I am running for President of Montego Bay Civic Association. I have lived in Montego Bay for 33 years as a FT resident and served on 3 boards as a director. My husband, myself and Ed Fritz founded the original Neighborhood Watch group in MBCA. My efforts were very instrumental in implementing the handicap walkways on the beach and handicap sidewalks in BETTY MBCA. I worked closely with the Town of Ocean City and state BELLARIN President government leaders on these projects. I last served on the MBCA board in 2016. My priority is to represent the residents and give the POWER BACK TO THE PEOPLE. My goals and objectives: • LISTEN to YOU! • Promote FULL TRANSPARENCY. • Allow YOU THE RESIDENTS to be the decision makers. • Pass NO UNILATERAL decisions, especially on large capital expenditures. • PROTECT & PRESERVE our current infrastructure, zoning classification and aesthetics. • Be ACCESSIBLE and AVAILABLE to the residents. Email: votebetty4presmbca@gmail.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE! Hello! My family has owned property in MBCA for 18 years. I have been a homeowner for the past 3 years and look forward to becoming a director for this exquisite community. My goals as a director are to represent the voices of the homeowners and preserve the charm of MBCA while being open-minded to growth and progress. Currently, I am a VALENTINA L. sales and marketing manager for a global healthcare company and have international management experience BLACK Director with Under Armour and STX. As Director, I will be fiscally conservative with the budgets, support the interests and concerns of the homeowners and will adhere to our governing documents. I look forward to hearing from you, working for you and will be transparent with all information. I am a property owner in Montego Bay and have diverse affiliations with the Ocean City community. I am currently an active member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Dept. I have over 28 years in volunteer fire service and recently served as the MD State Volunteer Firemen’s Association President representing over 355 volunteer fire companies. I love our community and want to preserve the aesthetics, MICHAEL A. enhance amenities, and represent our homeowners through DAVIS transparency and honoring our Bylaws Director
Hi All! I have lived in Montego Bay every summer and holiday since 1969. I am now an owner, and my children live and work here. My professional experience includes over 20 years at National Geographic and 3 years at Inspire. I also serve as an Executive Board Member of the Esophageal Cancer Action Network, and on various committees at the American Society of Clinical Oncology. I will lead with DANA DEIGHTON integrity and enthusiasm to serve Montego Bay homeowners Director and represent them wholly and without bias. As a homeowner in Montego Bay for 17 years, this community is very dear to me. As a real estate investor and manager, Montego Bay is a very unique neighborhood in a resort town with a hometown feel. My career as a financial investor will provide the skill sets to evaluate and assess the budgets, strategic planning, and expenditures as they are presented. I want the homeowners to feel LAURA secure that their dues are being conservatively and NIEWENHOUS effectively managed and allocated. Thank you for your vote! Director
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Owners adapting to stay afloat in covid wake Continued from Page 19 doesn’t exist, so it’s tough finding someone who’s just going to be a dishwater,” he said. “So what we’ve done is we just hire, and whether you’re coming in to be a server or a line cook, you might do a little bit of everything.” He said the practice has worked well because performing different duties helps “break up the monotony” that comes with doing the same service industry job every day. At Duffy’s Tavern on 129th Street, Owner and Manager Matt Bayline said he has had similar struggles filling
openings in the back of the house. And while he is also paying above minimum wage to attract and keep staff members, he has seen evidence that some covid-era incentives have deterred people from applying. “Since [Gov. Larry Hogan] announced we’re not going to be getting any more federal money, I started getting applications,” Bayline said. “The State of Maryland is not accepting that $300 federal unemployment as of July 1. Once he announced that, people started getting applications in.” With that, Bayline said he was con-
fident he had enough staff to get him through the busy weekend. “It’s going to be difficult but we have enough,” he said. These business owners, and many others across the resort, have also struggled because of the lack of J-1 students in town this summer. Because of covid, embassies were slow to approve travel accommodations in many countries, resulting in roughly 3,000 fewer students than the resort welcomed pre-covid. Lachelle Scarlato, the executive director of the Greater Ocean City
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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) “The end of the beginning, facing the challenges ahead together.” That was, in Gov. Larry Hogan’s words, the theme of the 2021 Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference at Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center, which ran from Sunday to Tuesday. Hogan gave the keynote address for the conference on Tuesday and highlighted the year-plus that was, with businesses and municipalities alike fighting an “invisible killer” that wrought havoc on local, state and national economies. “The covid-19 pandemic truly has been one of the most daunting challenges that our state and nation has ever faced,” Hogan remarked. “But sometimes the worst of times have a way of bringing out the very best in Marylanders.” Hogan went on to praise the various state entities that he believed helped Maryland recover. “In a truly incredible feat of resolve and resilience, together we summoned every ounce of strength and resource at our disposal to defeat this threat,” Hogan said. He went on to list various milestones and accomplishments the state had clinched over recent months, including meeting and exceeding the goal of having 70 percent of adults in the state vaccinated by Memorial Day and the drastically lowered positivity rate, which stood at 0.54 percent on Tuesday. “With all of this progress — and thanks in large part to the leadership all of you have shown and the hard work and vigilance of the people of Maryland — we have finally reached that light at the end of this very long, dark tunnel,” Hogan said. Hogan’s speech highlighted the economic relief given out in the tourism sector — about $8 million to 32 entities. MML Chief Executive Scott Hancock said after the speech that the economic recovery for a town like Ocean City should be deliberate. “What’s important for the Town of Ocean City is to take it slow,” Hancock said. “Take a lot of thought, conversation and networking with the business owners to make sure they’re comfortable. The good news is that the governor and the federal government through the CARES Act and (the American Rescue Plan Act) have been able to help the business community a great deal. Communities have been able to, because of ARPA, get money, even if what they can spend it on is very limited.” Keeping to the theme, the rest of the conference was highlighted by workshops and discussions that revolved around topics like federal relief aid and what the new normal will look like in the post-pandemic business and government worlds.
“Making this transition from a locked-down, restricted world to a position where people are seeing each other again (has been a major accomplishment),” Hancock said. “When we started to plan this meeting back in January, we had no idea what circumstances were going to be in June … We decided to follow through on (a socially distanced event) even though a lot of the restrictions have been lifted. We wanted people to feel safe and comfortable.” One of the major differences between this year’s conference and the last in-person conference in 2019 that stuck out was attendance. Around 3,000 people attended in 2019 while 2021’s attendance hovered around 550, Hancock said. “Most of us agree that normal as we knew it pre-pandemic is probably not
going to happen,” Scott said. “We’re going to take the best of what we were forced to do and pivot … and figure out how to incorporate that transparency and those types of things. I think this coming year and this board year starts tomorrow, I think people will be focused on that transition, opening up, being safe and being transparent.” If all goes smoothly, Hancock said he hopes at the 2022 conference, they are discussing a job well done. “Success,” Hancock stated. “(I hope we’re talking about how we were successful in pivoting back to a sense of normalcy and being able to effectively spend the first half of the ARPA money because the second half will be coming a year from now. There will still be a lot of conversation about how the money is spent and how the reporting (on federal aid spending) is done.”
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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Boating safety is never unimportant, but on the Fourth of July weekend when the alreadyclogged waterways around Ocean City take on even more traffic, knowing the “rules of the road” is vital. To that end, boaters who were born after July 1, 1972, are required to complete a boating safety course to gain certification to operate any vessel — down to a personal watercraft. The Coast Guard is offering such a
course for boaters from July 12 to July 14 at the Ocean Pines Library from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Attendance at all three nights are required to complete the course. “The classes give them the rules of the road, if you want to make an analogy — when traveling in crossing paths, passing each other, which boats have the right-of-way,” said Barry Cohen, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla staff officer for public education. “The majority aren’t required to have it, but they take it because it has
a lot of good information.” Topics covered in the Coast Guard’s class include the different types of buoys boaters encounter, how to navigate right-of-way situations, where to travel in channels and on which side, nomenclature for lifejackets and fire extinguishers and use of the cut-off switch on different boats and different circumstances. The Ocean City Power Squadron is another local organization that promotes safe boating in the area. They held a similar boating safety course in May, and will likely hold another one in the fall and are poised to resume their boating education initiative for local grade school students as well, said Education Officer Dick Michael. “The ‘rules of the road’ for boating is similar to driving a car,” Michael said. “There’s navigation issues, what the
buoys mean on the water. They need to know the rules, when to pass, when not to, what’s happening by the buoys.” Michael said he found it common that in busier times like the coming weekend, it’s not uncommon to see boaters on the water who don’t appear to be as familiar with safe practices as they should be, in those crowded-waterway situations. “(The courses we provide) offer all the basic knowledge to boat safely on the water,” Michael said. For more information about the upcoming Coast Guard classes and to register, individuals can contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or email cgauxoc@Gmail.com. The Coast Guard will also offer an all-day course on Aug. 7 and multiday courses in September and October.
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Health officials address vaccine hesitancy
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) When the covid-19 vaccine was unveiled, Worcester County health officials had trouble keeping up with the demand. Now, though, with more than 40 percent of county residents still unvaccinated, the novelty seems to have worn off, and officials are pushing harder to reach those who are hesitant. “It was very much like feast or famine wherein the beginning it was difficult getting enough supply for the demand,” said Travis Brown, the public affairs officer for the Worcester County Health Department. “We had people really lining up around the corner back in January, February, March trying to get the vaccine. But then at this point now we have more supply than demand and we are working on
creative ways to try to combat what we call vaccine hesitancy. There are a lot of people who are kind of on the fence.” To help combat the leeriness and convince people that the vaccines are safe, Brown said health department officials have issued public service announcements and reached out to businesses and individuals all across the county. “[We are] trying to promote awareness of the benefits of the vaccine, why it’s safe and effective,” Brown said. “Because that’s what we’re seeing, a lot of questions about it from people who aren’t getting the vaccine. They are feeling that it was approved so quickly so they are hesitant.” He said officials are making sure people know that the covid vaccine went through the same processes and
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Independence Day fireworks rebound all across Worcester By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Independence Day fireworks displays and other festivities take place from Friday through Sunday throughout Worcester County, as largescale public gatherings are again permitted with statewide pandemic restrictions now lifted. Snow Hill The weekend of patriotic revelry kicks off Friday in Snow Hill with fireworks at Sturgis Park. The Independence Day Celebration, which is being sponsored by the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce, will coincide with Downtown Snow Hill’s First Friday event. The area from Green Street to Sturgis Park will abound with vendors and family-friendly activities starting at 5 p.m. The law firm Coates, Coates, and Coates P.A are sponsoring fireworks, which are slated to blast off after sunset. Berlin The Town of Berlin will mark Independence Day on Saturday with fireworks at Heron Park beginning at dusk. In addition to viewing the pyrotechnic display from Heron Park, located at 10009 Old Ocean City Blvd., other ideal vantage spots are located nearby.
Police Chief Arnold Downing said once Heron Park is at full capacity, Old Ocean City Boulevard would be shut down to vehicular traffic. Downing said spectators could also head to Buckingham Elementary School, due south of the park, or other adjacent locations to enjoy an eyeful of bright lights. Ocean Pines On Sunday, Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring Fourth of July fireworks at dark with an abundance of other activities planned at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 589 and Cathell Road from 5-8:45 p.m. Festivities this year include an array of fun for children — carnival games, dry slides and inflatable bounce houses — along with live music, and food and drink. Access to children’s bounce houses and slides require purchase of a wristband for $7, with general admission to the event free to the public. Fireworks, which will begin at 9:15 p.m. and run for roughly a half hour, will be launched just north of the South Gate Pond by Cathell Road. Watching fireworks along Ocean Parkway, from Cathell Road to Manklin Creek Road, will be prohibited, with a fenced-off viewing zone located from Manklin Creek Road to the Veterans
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Memorial. Additionally, there will be a no-entry “safe zone” marked by orange fencing from the South Gate Pond to the Ocean Pines Fire Department on Ocean Parkway. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, with parking available at the adjacent Ocean Pines Library and Taylor Bank. Limited handicapped parking will be available in a small area directly south of the Sports Core Pool. No parking will be permitted along Ocean Parkway.
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MCBP terrapin survey looks at turtle, ecosystem health By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Ju;y 2, 2021) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program recently concluded its annual terrapin survey, an initiative that assesses the population of the northern diamondback terrapin, its health and the relationship between terrapins and the local ecosystem. “We want to look at terrapin distributions throughout the coastal bays so we can see where their hotspots are, where we want to focus for conservation, (determine) if it’s an important terrapin habitat or nesting area,” said Katherine Phillips, an environmental scientist with the program. “Terrapins are keystone species within the ecosystem. They’re great indicators of water quality and habitat health.” The survey occurred from June 112. It was the 10th annual survey and the first that lasted more than five days. Phillips said MCBP is currently processing the data gathered from the survey. The results should be available in a few weeks. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources assists with the survey, which has two focuses — land-based and water-based head counts. Phillips said the water-based
protocol has volunteers traverse waterways using motorboats, canoes, kayaks or whatever means of watercraft is most convenient and counting the individual or clusters of terrapins they see, as well as the location of each sighting. Weather conditions are also recorded. “Large numbers hopefully mean a healthy watershed,” Phillips said. “These terrapins provide various ecosystem services.” Surveyors, especially those who must man watercraft, are trained for a variety of tasks, including how to distinguish male and female terrapins. Conservation is also a focal point for diamondback terrapins, which are currently designated as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, one rank removed from endangered. Phillips said crabbing often poses a threat to terrapins, which eat some of the same food as crabs. “Terrapins frequently get stuck in crab pots,” Phillips said. “They’ll be attracted to the bait in the crab pot and, unlike crabs, they cannot breathe underwater.” Phillips said that terrapins can remain submerged for five hours at maximum. Considering that crab See TURTLE Page 29
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5k/2021/register. For more information call Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 or visit oceanpines.org Ocean City July 4 Firework displays are slated for both uptown and downtown in the resort beginning at 9:30 p.m. The downtown display will launch from the beach at North. Division Street. Festivities will begin at 8 p.m. with DJ Kutt providing music from the Caroline Street Stage. Looking uptown, fireworks will launch from Northside Park beginning at 9:30 p.m. from the pier area. Both displays will run 18 minutes. Prior to the light display, DJ BK will pump up the volume from the Soccer Field Stage starting at 8 p.m. Unlike previous years’ July 4 celebrations, concessions will not be provided. For more information, call 800-6262326 or 410-250-0125. Preceding the nighttime fun on Sunday, Fish Tales Bar and Grill is holding its annual Hot Dog Eating Contest starting at noon in the south parking lot at 22nd Street bayside. The competitive-eating event is restricted to employees of Ocean City establishments, with a $1,000 cash prize at stake. Contestants will consist of the first 20 qualified individuals to pre-register. Registration cost $10 and can be completed by stopping by the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop or Fish Tales Small Bar. All participants must be at least 18 years old and have to provide local ID or a pay stub from a resort business. “We are excited to have the most requested event back on our calendar. We want to focus on our local community so contestants must work and live locally,” Shawn Harman, owner of Fish Tales, said in a press release. For more information, visit ocfishtales.com or visit their Facebook page. Pocomoke Prior to the weekend of activities around Worcester County, on Thursday at 7 p.m. the City of Pocomoke commences its Concerts in the Park Summer Series with a live set by native sons Mercy for the Mockingbird in Cypress Park. Mercy for the Mockingbird are slated to deliver an array of rock and alternative covers during an hour and a half stage show. Pocomoke’s Concerts in the Park each Thursday through the end of August. Music lovers in attendance are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, or even picnic baskets, to savor the tunes while taking in picturesque view of the Pocomoke River. For more information visit downtownpocomoke.com or call 410-9571333 x111.
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Turtle survey data processing Continued from Page 27 pots are often left for much longer than that — and are frequently abandoned — becoming stuck in one often equates to a death sentence. The survey is one of a few ways MBCP strives to monitor and conserve the local terrapin population. The program also accepts volunteers for marine debris removal initiatives and pays local crabbers to remove derelict crab pots throughout the coastal bays.
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It facilitates similar initiatives with officials who run local parks such as Northside Park on 125th Street and Assateague State Park. MBCP is always looking for volunteers for the debris removal program and the annual survey, which comes with a training prerequisite. Interested individuals can learn more by visiting mdcoastalbays.org or emailing Phillips and kphillips@mdcoastalbays.org.
Local musician’s book, ‘Gangsta Kitty’ available By Brendan Miller Intern (July 2, 2021) Local philanthropist and former musician, Stan Gibson, has released his first book, “The Adventures of Verdell Katmandu – Gansta Kitty.” Gibson has been a resident of Delmarva since 1984, and currently lives in Ocean Pines. He had always wanted to write a book, but the recent passing of his cat, Verdell, inspired him to finally do it. The story takes the reader through the life of Verdell, a cat with immune issues who smokes catnip and runs online gambling scams. Gibson recently adopted another cat named Cobby and plans to write a sequel to his first book. “The book keeps Verdell’s memory alive, and even though the cat in the book talks, he is Verdell,” Gibson said. Verdell was a stray cat that Gibson and his girlfriend, Deborah, took home and nursed back to health. Gibson has sold roughly 250 copies of his book, which costs $22.50. It is available at Verdellkatmandu.com, Greyhound Books in Berlin and the Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store in West Ocean City. The book is 208 pages long and a portion of sales will be donated to the Worcester County Humane Society, a no-kill shelter in Berlin. Gibson’s charity work goes beyond donating proceeds from “The Adventures of Verdell Katmandu – Gangsta Kitty.” Gibson hosts an annual event called “Stanstock,” where musicians perform live for two days in order to bring people together and raise money for charitable causes. All of the net proceeds are given to the “Nicole Van Horn Trust Fund” and “Catch A Lift” foundations, support-
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Located at: 12741 Ocean Gateway • West Ocean City in the Outlets OC ing cancer research. Gibson has been able to get 75 volunteers to continue to work the event over the years, dating back to the first “Stanstock” in October of 2013. Roughly 2,000 people have attended the event over the years, but Gibson hopes “Stanstock” will continue growing. The two-day event will take place Sept. 11 and 12 and will feature 35 bands and musicians. The event will be held at River Watch Restaurant & Marina, 207 Nanticoke Road, Essex, Maryland 21221. “This all started after I created a Facebook page called ‘Baltimore bands from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s’, which has grown to 8,000 members,” Gibson said. Gibson is a former musician, who played the saxophone up until a surgery that left him in a wheelchair. His passion for music and community engagement are major reason for Stanstock’s success. “Even though I am wheelchair bound with physical limitations, my ability to help others is unaffected,” Gibson added. The website Stanstock.org has all of the event’s details and information about its history.
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Walker provides three wing flavors for July 4 gathering By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 2, 2021) Simplicity can be complexity in its infantile state. An experienced cook knows the meaning behind these words. In other words, do not be fooled by the easiness and straightforwardness of a recipe. Sometimes the humblest dish can be the trickiest. That being said, there is nothing better than an ice-cold beer and crispy wings on a hot summer’s day. The coveted crunchy exterior and succulent, juicy flesh is mouthwatering indeed. Let us take a closer look at one of America’s favorite appetizers. We must start from the very beginning, the meat itself. Specificity and science are the foundation for a knowledgeable cook. Have you ever wondered why poultry has white and dark meat? And what does this have to do with preparing wings? The answer is quite interesting. Allow me to explain. It turns out, the colorization of meat is not due to the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin but to the oxygen-storing myoglo-
bin, which is located in the muscle cells. Chickens have limited wing use, which means their breasts and wings have lower levels of myoglobin compared to their thighs and legs. Myoglobin, a protein that helps deliver oxygen to muscles, is used for endurance, and is what makes meat appear dark. Dark meat needs more cooking time and higher heat. The next consideration is prepping the wings for cooking. When you purchase chicken wings, the actual wings consist of a tip, wingette and a drumette. The tip has very little meat, so you will want to remove it. Then, cut the joint that holds the wingette and drumette together. The skin itself is also an important factor. In order to develop a crispy exterior, one must dehydrate the skin and render the fat. There are those who insist that salting and air drying the chicken in the refrigerator helps dehydrate the skin. Personal preference adds variety and highlights distinction. If your method of cooking is frying, you will want to choose an oil that is neutral in taste and has a high smoking point. Canola oil is a good choice. Also, it is important not to overcrowd
the pan when frying. Overloading causes the temperature of the oil to drop which will result in soggy wings. Some chefs prefer to dredge the wings in cornstarch for a lighter texture. Just remember as soon as the cornstarch hits the hot oil, some of the cornstarch will separate, nullifying some of your efforts. Chicken wings that have been dipped in a batter and fried are texturally perfect. But when one tosses them in a sauce, some of the crispiness is lost. A slurry of 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 cup water will ensure a contrast in texture. However, it takes longer to achieve the golden-brown color and the thickness of the coating is a little denser than most people are used to. Double frying is another option. The
chicken wings are actually fried twice for added crunchiness. But you have to be careful not to overcook the meat. After you have fried your wings, do not place them on a plate lined with paper towels. The crispy wings will be sitting on a soggy mess. Instead, place them on a cooling rack. Whether to serve the sauce on the side or toss the wings in the sauce is the choice of the cook. And then the next question is what type of sauce? Buffalo, Thai, sweet, and spicy are just a sampling of the possibilities. If time is of the essence, take your favorite barbecue sauce and enhance it with a few extra ingredients. You will be surprised the difference that a few addiSee BLACKBERRY Page 31
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410-723-5600 / johnnyspizzapub.com July 8: Open Mic Night w/host Troy Hanna, 6-9 p.m. OCEAN CLUB 101st Street, Ocean City Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Ocean Club July 2: First Class, 7 p.m. to midnight; DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight July 3-4: First Class, 7 p.m. to midnight July 5: DJ Twitch, 7 p.m. to midnight Lenny’s Beach Bar July 2-4: Stephen Anthony, noon-4 p.m.; On The Edge, 4-10 p.m. July 5-11: First Class, 4-10 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org July 2: Full Circle, 6-10 p.m. July 3: Tranzfusion, 6-10 p.m. July 4: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m. July 8 Beach Bandits, 6-10 p.m.
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49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com July 2: Bobby O' on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 3: Bobby O' on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.;
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Blackberry, gold dusted, barbecue options
Continued from Page 30 tions can make. We are not done, one has to decide whether to fry, grill, or bake. Wow, I am exhausted. As you can see an unassuming dish goes through many deliberations before conclusion can be finalized. When you entertain, you want to give your guests choices. Chipotle blackberry wings, plain wings that are garnished with real edible gold dust, and sweet barbecue wings are a great combination. The Fourth of July is about fireworks and sparkles. Let’s celebrate our independence with fiery, glittery and sweet wings. Enjoy! Note – Edible gold dust can be purchased at Amazon.
Chipotle Blackberry Wings 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 ¼ cups seedless blackberry jam ½ cup pureed chipotle peppers with adobe sauce ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 wings, tips removed and wingette and drumette separated canola oil for frying 1. In a medium bowl, combine un-
salted butter, garlic powder, honey, blackberry jam, chipotle peppers with adobe sauce and black pepper. Whisk until well blended, set aside. 2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the wings. Fry wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes. When the wings are done, place them on a cooling rack briefly so the excess oil can drain off. Toss them in the chipotle blackberry sauce and serve immediately.
Gold Dusted Wings edible gold dust 10 wings, tips removed and wingette and drumette separated canola oil for frying 1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the wings. Fry the wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes. When the wings are done, place them on a cooling rack briefly so the excess oil can drain off. Sprinkle gold dust on the wings and serve immediately.
Barbecued Wings 2 cups favorite barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons favorite wing sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed, dried rosemary a splash of rice vinegar 10 wings, tips removed and wingette and drumette separated canola oil for frying 1. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, rosemary and rice vinegar. Whisk until well blended, set aside.
2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the wings. Fry the wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes. When the wings are done, place them on a cooling rack briefly so the excess oil can drain off. Toss them in the barbecue sauce and serve immediately. Secret Ingredient – Freedom. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” – John F Kennedy
Curry presented teacher award (July 2, 2021) The Knights of Columbus, Council #9053, presented Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School kindergarten teacher Joanne Curry with its 2021 Teacher of the Year Award. The award ceremony that occurs annually will not take place this year as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. Curry has served in the ministry of faith and academics as a kindergarten teacher since 2004 and was one of the first employees starting the year MBS opened in 2003. In nominating Curry, one of her colleagues spoke about the professionalism that she exhibits saying, “Mrs. Curry creates a positive structured classroom en-
vironment that is conducive to learning. She establishes effective rules for classroom behavior, and observes, evaluates and records students’ academic and social progress.” Another colleague wrote, “Joanne is one the most kind, compassionate and wonderful teachers on our staff. She always goes above and beyond for her students, and she is often found at school on the weekends. She is someone I look up to and strive to emulate.” Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a pre-K 3 through eighth grade school located at 11242 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811.
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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS ARTISTS AWARDED (Far left) Don Lehman of Ocean Pines won first place for his painting of Greta Thunberg in the Rare Earth group art show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The show ran from First Friday, June 4, to June 26. (Left) Kal Dupchen took second place for his mixed media art in the show.
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Sandy Buchanan represented the Worcester County Garden Club in presenting the organization’s 2021 scholarship to Emma Merritt at Pocomoke High School. Each year, a $1,000 scholarship is presented to a Worcester County public school senior who plans to major in horticulture, botany, or agricultural, ecological, or environmental studies. Merritt chose an environmental resources management major. She is an active participant and leader in her school and community and plans to continue that involvement into college and beyond.
Members of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently drew the winning tickets for its annual Boat Show raffle. The club was unable to have the boat show this year due to covid, but boat dealers stepped up and donated $57,000 worth of prizes. First place was a pontoon boat with a 50hp motor donated by North Bay Marine, which was won by Maxine Brisbane, right. Club members, from left, are Bill Brown, Bill Hickey, Charlie Dorman, Melva Middleton, Christina Dolomount Brown and Lew Frey, with Brisbane.
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IT’S CHESWICK
Worcester Preparatory School thanks the Bank of Ocean City for sponsoring the spring 2021 EverFi Financial Literacy Program for seniors in Paul Cyryca’s Contemporary Issues course. Thirty-six students participated and are now Certified Young Adults. Pictured, in front, from left, are Bryn Elliott, Baylie Holmes, Carly Young, Natalie Foxwell, Grace Hopkins, Caroline Anderson, Meredith Cummings, Marika Vasilikos, Sarah Butler, Claire Williams, Vice President at Bank of Ocean City Earl Conley (WPS alum ’90) and Head of School Dr. John McDonald; and in back, Vice President at Bank of Ocean City Nancy Bradford, Cyryca, John Arrington, Hunter Gentry, Graham McColgan, Chipper Becker, T.J. Bescak, Ryan Brafman, Brugh Moore, Millie Cammack, Maddy Warren and Arusa Islam, Lexi Willey. Not Pictured: Mason Brown, Connor Carpenter, Ava Gerachis, Ethan Griffith, Ibby Khan, Cole Lamson-Reich, C.C. Lizas, Sophia Ludt, Vishnu Mohan, Nathan Oltman, Hannah Perdue, Vincent Petrera, Teague Quillin, Abby Reynolds, and Chelsea vanVonno.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration features important roadway safety information in the newly published “Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer” paperback book. The Cheswick the Crab mascot and safety ambassadors distributed free copies of the book on June 12 in Ocean City.
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Scholarships During its general membership meeting on June, the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines awarded four $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Stephen Decatur High School. Donna Potenza, chair of the Scholarship Committee, presented the awards to Rafe Grant Parson, Brooklyn Pugner, Grace Watson and Kathrine Elizabeth Wrench, in recognition of their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and dedication to their community.
Initiated Several Worcester County residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Madison Fritz of Berlin, Fritz was initiated at James Madison University, and Blaine Mason and Zach Davis of Berlin, and Veda Nowowieski of Ocean City at Salisbury University; Erica Lehner of Ocean City, University of Maryland, Baltimore; 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.
The following Stephen Decatur High School graduates have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2025: Eileen Eslin of Berlin, plans to study cinema; Lauren Stull of Berlin, plans to study art; Luke Thomas of Ocean City; and Jordan Milbourne of Berlin, plans to study criminal justice. McDaniel offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
dents were named to the dean’s list this year at their respective schools. The students include: Ryan Sauer of Ocean City, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Widener University of Philadelphia; Katrina Harrell of Ocean City, majoring in Nursing, Widener University of Philadelphia; Lily Belle Baker of Berlin, majoring in Elementary Education in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) University of Hartford; Victoria S. Kerkovich, Bishopville, B.A. in Anthropology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Kathryn Dennis of Ocean City, and Erin Hurley of Berlin, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College; Devin Wallace of Berlin, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina.
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Honors list
The following Worcester County residents earned degrees from University of Maryland Global Campus: Manuel Isaias Perez of Ocean City, Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security; Melanie Wooldridge of Berlin, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Megan J. Keane of Berlin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Pamela Tenny Wenninger of Ocean Pines, Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems; and John Richard O’Brien of Bishopville, Master of Science in Data Analytics.
Shea Griffin, of Berlin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, New Jersey, has
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been named to the honors list for the spring 2020 semester. To qualify for the honors list, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the fall honors list for the 2020-2021 academic year, which included Jacob Leitner of Ocean City, Social Studies Brd Fld- Ed. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA.
President’s list The University of Hartford announce Lily Belle Baker of Berlin has been named to its president’s honors list for fall 2020. The list is made up of students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in the semester. This is the GPA Continued on Page 34
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Crowds come for Black Eyed Susan Hundreds show up to open house and take in newly renovated Snow Hill boat By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) More than 500 people accepted Snow Hill’s community invitation to board the Black Eyed Susan riverboat on June 22 and see for themselves the paddlewheel-driven vessel that local officials hope will be a cornerstone of the town’s economy for years to come. “It garnered a lot of excitement,” said Town of Snow Hill spokeswoman Jeré Johnson. “A lot of the feedback we’re getting … people are excited about the boat. They’re ready to sail. It looks so naturally placed on
the river and, our town being so historic, seeing an original paddleboat on the banks of our river is exciting.” Residents were able to take in renovations that kept the 111-foot, twostory, 149-passenger paddlewheel boat at Murtech Marine in Salisbury in recent months. Those improvements included plexiglass windows, new carpeting and a renovated kitchen and bar on the second floor. Johnson pointed out the wroughtiron spiral staircase connecting the two floors, the lower-level bar and the buffets. Johnson said that the boat is still not quite ready to sail: it must complete a multitude of inspections, including those by the Coast Guard and state Health Department, but the town wanted to satisfy some of the
simmering curiosity about the vessel. The boat will be leased and operated by Jim Washington, who used to own Tavern on Green Streets and currently owns a catering business. The current estimate for when the final hurdles to be passed is six weeks, Washington said. “We’re hoping that’s it before we can sail,” Johnson said. “We have nine inspections that have to happen — all of the different entities of the county and some drills in the river. Washington said that he has secured an interim captain for the remainder of this year and is in the process of hiring a full-time captain for the 2022 tourist season. “We are entertaining captains, but the problem is we (operate) May 1 See RIVERBOAT Page 35
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 33 that must be sustained over a full undergraduate career to qualify for a degree summa cum laude.
Recognition Audrey Stearns of Berlin, has been placed on the Dean’s Commendation List for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2020 semester at Gettysburg College. Students with a quality point average in the range of 3.300 to 3.599 for a semester’s work are placed on the list.
Graduates Maggie Bunting, of Ocean City, graduated from the University of Tampa on Saturday, May 8, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising and Public Relations.
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 2-5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Closed Tuesday. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL
21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Award winning buffet open everyday at 3:30 p.m. Menu dining everyday at 4 p.m. Hooper's Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, steamed seafood buckets, fried chicken and much more.
MIDTOWN 29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com
$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pick-up. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-280-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882
Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Riverboat could do trips in Aug. Continued from Page 34 through Nov. 1,” Washington explained. “Hiring a captain now for the 20 or so runs we’re going to have for those … it’s difficult getting that done and getting them the pay they’re used to.” Washington said there will be more events while the boat is going through the last of its obstacles before it can operate. “We will have more of (this kind of thing) but we can’t do anything right now,” Washington said. “It was really nice taking the kids to the wheelhouse, pilothouse and having them sit in the captain’s chair.”
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Angry Axe and Rage Room The Angry Axe and Rage Room has opened a second location, in Outlets Ocean City, next to Rue 21. It is the only place on the Eastern Shore to throw axes and break stuff under one roof, with 15 lanes and five rage rooms, guests can have fun while relieving stress and frustrations. Outlets Ocean City is a 198,800square-foot outdoor shopping destination located on Route 50 in West Ocean City. It features over 30 retailers including: Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, Coach, HomeGoods, J.Crew Factory, Michael Kors, Nike Clearance Store, Old Navy Outlet, Skechers and Under Armour. Plus, find many local retailers like BulkMore, Pepper Palace, Mione’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant and O.C. Chopsticks Asian Bistro. For more information, visit outletsoceancity.com.
Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings Conveniently located on 120th Street, new Jamaican restaurant, “Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings,” is serving authentic Jamaican food with a taste of the Caribbean in every bite. Visitors and residents of Ocean City can enjoy authentic Jamaican food served by Jamaican chefs and inspired by Jamaican co-owners who have frequented the beachside community for almost two decades. Brought to life by co-owners Brian Roy Salmon and Dwight Green, both raised in Jamaica, wanted to share their culture’s food with Ocean City. The Jamaican cuisine includes a balance of seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes. The Ocho Rios Wings are quickly becoming a menu favorite along with the oxtail entree. Other items include curry goat, chicken wings all covered in Jerk sauce, original curry chicken, peppered shrimp, and a signature vegan option cooked to order in a curry or brown stew.
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More than 500 people took in Snow Hill’s Black Eyed Susan riverboat on June 22, during an informal open house. The paddlewheel-powered vessel just concluded an extended stay at Murtech Marine in Salisbury where it underwent various renovations and repairs. Town officials hope the boat will be able to take its maiden voyage in approximately six weeks.
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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., July 2
Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Rain date is July 5. 410-641-7052
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Sturgis Park, Snow Hill, 5-9 p.m. Games and activities set up downtown (including corn hole, a bounce house, and a bike parade) as well as a DJ and cash bar. Food vendors, cash bar and DJ in the park. Fireworks will be set off at dark. 410-334-0104
FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENINGS
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Art shows will also be taking place at the Princess Royale Oceanfront and Coffee Beanery. The public is invited free of charge. Refreshments served. 410-524-9433, www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “The War with Grandpa.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Fridays - Columbus Hall, behind St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Masks are required while moving around inside. 410-524-7994
Sat., July 3 BBQ CHICKEN PLATTER FUNDRAISER
American Legion #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 11 a.m. BBQ Chicken Platter costs $9 and includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans and a dinner roll. Open to the public. 410-6413760
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Sun., July 4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
Veterans Memorial Park, Race Track Road, Ocean Pines, 5-8:45 p.m. Featuring carnival games, dry slides and bounce houses for children, live music and food and drink vendors. Children’s wristbands are $7. Admission is free.
JULY 4TH MUSIC & FIREWORKS - UPTOWN Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 9:30-10 p.m. Come celebrate the Nation’s birthday. 410-250-0125
JULY 4TH MUSIC & FIREWORKS DOWNTOWN
North Division Street Beach, North Division Street, Ocean City, 9:30-10 p.m. Come celebrate the Nation’s birthday. 410-250-0125
10TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 5K
Veterans Memorial Park, Race Track Road, Ocean Pines, 8-11 a.m. Pre-registration, $25, is open through July 2. Visit www.raceentry.com/races/oceanpines-association-freedom5k/2021/register. Day-of registration, $35, starts at 7:15 a.m. www.oceanpines.org, 410-641-7052
ANNUAL HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
Fish Tales Bar and Grill, 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 12-2 p.m. Open to any Ocean City business employee. Registration fee is $10. Cash prize of $1,000. Spectator seating available until 4 p.m. Register: Fish Tales or Bahia Marina Tackle Shop. www.ocfishtales.com, 410289-0990
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Sundays through September - Downtown Berlin, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm. More than 30 farmers, bakers, distillers and more. Live music, live bunnies, real bee hive and free kids art projects. https://www.berlinmainstreet.com/far mersmarket/
Mon., July 5 MOVIE ON THE BEACH
27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Trolls World Tour.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE
Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, https://delmarvahanddancing.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Meeting in-person and via con-
ference call. For call-in option, dial 605472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. Support and educational group. Rose Campion, 443-880-8884
Tues., July 6 FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 10-11 a.m. A collaboration between local worship centers and AGH to promote health awareness, education and healthy living for our community. Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
The Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice, 1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 3:15-4 p.m. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques and more. To reserve, Kay Kinnikin, 410-641-4765, kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org
FAMILY BEACH GAMES
27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free interactive fun for the whole family. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Parents must stay with their children. Weather permitting. http://www.ococean.com
Wed., July 7
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OC BEACH DANCE PARTY
Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. A DJ hits the Caroline Street Stage where attendees can dance under the lights on the beach. Followed by the new drone show at 9:30 p.m. 410-250-0125
OC DRONE SHOW
North Division Street Beach, Ocean City, 9:30-10 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s new drone show. https://www.ococean.com/events/ocdrone-shows2021
ONGOING EVENTS 36TH ANNUAL OCEAN PINES-TAYLOR BANK GOLF SCRAMBLE
Ocean Pines Golf Club, July 14 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament benefits junior golf in the area and raises funds for scholarships. Entry fee is $100, which includes greens fee, cart, team prizes, men’s and ladies’ closestto-the-pin prizes, door prizes, continental breakfast, on-course refreshments and lunch. Entry fee is $60 for Ocean Pines Golf members. Entry deadline is July 7. Entry and sponsorship forms: http://oceanpines.org. Fees may be mailed to Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council, P.O. Box 1356, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Make checks payable to “Ocean Pines Golf Members Council.” Info: Steve Howse, 571-239-8469
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite!.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Thurs., July 8 FAMILY BEACH GAMES
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free interactive fun for the whole family. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Parents must stay with their children. Weather pending. http://www.ococean.com
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., Pocomoke City, 7-8:30 p.m. Featuring “Bayside Worship Team.” Pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs. Admission is free. downtownpocomoke.com, 410-957-1333, Ext. 111
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Johnny Bling” (dance music). Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. Bring your own seating. http://www.ocdc.org,
MAC’S WEEKEND SUMMER FUN DAYS
Purchase discounted pass cards for Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City. The passes can be used on any Saturday or Sunday through Aug. 29 and are good for Splash Mountain Water Park, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; miniature golf, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and amusement rides, 2-6 p.m. Pass cards cost $35 for adults (ages 2 years and younger are admitted free). Proceeds benefit MAC’s health and wellness programs. To order a pass card, call 410-742-0505 or at https://macinc.org/jolly/roger/.
DAILY AQUARIUM PROGRAM
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m., through Aug. 31. Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch the aquarium animals eat their morning meal. 410289-4991, https://www.ocmuseum.org.
OC LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM PROGRAMS
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m., through Aug. 28. All programs are free. 410-289-4991, https://www.ocmuseum.org.
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Appraisals big step in selling home By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (July 2, 2021) The appraisal of a home is an important step in the real estate process, one that can certainly make or break a deal. An appraisal is a valuation of a property done by a professional, licensed individual who prepares a comprehensive report for a client, which is an opinion of the value at that specific point in time. If the loan being sought is a conventional loan, the appraiser’s report will be a straightforward opinion on value, usually with no comments on the condition of the property. But, when the loan being sought is a lowmoney down loan such as FHA,
USDA, or VA loan, then there is an added layer of scrutiny in addition to value. When a low-money down loan is being used, the appraiser has two objectives. The appraiser is required to determine the current market value, but they also require a property inspection to make sure the home meets minimum standards for health and safety. This “double duty” role of the appraiser includes checking for health and safety aspects of a property. Some of the checklist items for inspection areas required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are: • The lot should be graded in a way that prevents moisture from entering the basement and/or foundation. • All bedrooms should have egress
to the exterior, for reasons of fire safety. A bedroom window will suffice, as long as it’s large enough to allow egress. • In homes built before 1978, the appraiser will check for damaged paint (peeling, chipping, etc.). Such conditions must be corrected before the loan will go through. • All steps and stairways must have a handrail for safety. This is a commonly cited discrepancy during FHA appraisals. • The roof should be in a good state of repair and must keep moisture from entering the home. It should “provide reasonable future utility, durability and economy of maintenance.” — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week your mind may be pulling you in one direction while your heart may be dragging you in another. It can be challenging to choose which one to listen to.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, seek the truth and you will find it easily. You have many questions and the answers are just waiting around the corner. You just need to know where to find them.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your modus operandi is working, even if it’s somewhat unconventional. Keep on doing what makes you happy, especially if it’s producing your desired results.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, give your body a good workout this week, especially if you’ve been letting things slide lately. Expending some energy will give you more energy.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
New boutique in OC Layton Surf Co. sells family brands By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Another Layton business has opened up shop in Ocean City. Jonathan Layton, who owns Layton’s Umbrellas and Layton’s Beach Services, opened Layton Surf Co. in the Gold Coast Mall in May and runs the business with his wife and their four children. Layton Surf Co. specializes in “anything beach-related,” Layton said. The store offers swimwear, beach-style jewelry, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, surfboards and bodyboards. After finding success with other businesses, which focus on beach rentals and outfitting local hotels and condominiums with outdoor furniture, Layton said his family decided to make an effort on an idea they had bandied around for a while. “We’ve always talked about opening up a surf shop,” Layton said. “Dinnertime, drive-time conversations, we’d always ask each other what our brands would be.” And those personal specialty brands are the focus of the store. Three of Layton’s children have their own brands and products that are featured in the store. Summer, 13, has a brand that focuses on the beauty of the oceans called Summer Sky. Zachary, 17, has a more athletic brand in Watersports Performance Gear. Christian, 19, focuses on the intersection of country and beach lifestyles called Country Surf. Alyssa Lee, 21, also helps with
Familiar thoughts are flowing through your mind, Leo, and they seem like a broken record. Do your best to gain a new perspective and clear your mind.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, do you feel like you’re working hard on something but not making much progress? Change your approach and even seek advice from others.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Every day presents a new start and a chance to try new things, Libra. Learn from past opportunities, but don’t get discouraged about mistakes you once made.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Situations this week are very fluid, Scorpio. One moment you feel quite at ease and the next you may seem uncomfortable and alone. Just keep moving on.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you’re skilled at zeroing in on the details and nuances in conversations. Your receptiveness and intuition are skills to be proud of.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A relationship gets all fired up this week, Capricorn. A discussion sparks some heated debate, but things will not get out of control. Each of you is respectful of the other.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
the store on the business side. “We all love to surf, bodyboard, all sorts of water sports,” Layton said. “We’re not professionals or anything. We have surfboards here and we try to get out there as much as we can.” Layton said the idea for the store See LAYTON Page 39
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Jonathan Layton and his wife, Crystal, and store manager Mya Kemp, stand behind the counter of the Layton Surf Co. store in the Gold Coast Mall. The store, which opened in May, specializes in brands that are each tied to members of the Layton family.
Aquarius, team work is the name of the game this week. Embrace opportunities to work with others and welcome any help that comes your way.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Have fun this week, Pisces. But make sure that you are professional and polite if the activities involve coworkers or colleagues.
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Zachary Layton stands with a display of merchandise from his brand Country Surf. His brand is meant to highlight the intersection of the country and beach lifestyles.
Layton kids helm new brands Continued from Page 38 was influenced by experiences with his daughters patronizing other established surf shops. “We would always go around to different surf shops in Ocean City like K Coast, Quiet Storm and Endless Summer and we liked the atmos-
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Trio of Ocean City art openings set for today (July 2, 2021) In-person First Friday art openings take place at three venues on July 2 from 5-7 p.m. The Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside, hosts the main event, with art shows also taking place at the Princess Royale Oceanfront and Coffee Beanery. The public is invited to attend free of charge, and refreshments will be served. The Thaler Gallery at the Arts Center hosts sculptor Bill Wolff, the Art League’s 2021 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement. Wolff, who lives in Salisbury, is currently associate chair of the art department and head of the sculpture program at Salisbury University. He holds a BFA and a MFA in sculpture from Binghamton University and Louisiana State University and received an MA in wood sculpture from Tokyo University of the Arts. Before coming to SU, Wolff taught 3D design at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The Galleria will present the 21st annual Beverly Bassford Juried Show, an annual memorial event named for a former Art League board member who was passionate about the need for the Ocean City Center for the Arts. After her death in 1999, Bassford’s family established a prize in her name that grew into the annual show, still sponsored by the family. Juror Jess Cross, head of printmaking at SU, selected Megan Burak of Berlin, as the Best in Show winner 2021. The Spotlight Gallery hosts works by five of the Art League’s Art Adven-
ture Camp counselors, who will be teaching at the children’s summer art camp at the Arts Center and who are artists themselves. Included are works by Barbara Buford, Michelle Galello, Jennifer Donoway, Angela Pierce and Abby Wisniewski. Heidi Wetzel displays her creations in the Artisan Showcase in July, a range of objects d’art, from baskets to wall hangings, wrapped vases, ceramic bowls enshrouded by fiber, and framed thematic dioramas. Her work ranges in size from compact hand-crafted basket jewels made of waxed linen to wall sculptures capturing abstract and interpretive scenes from nature. Jonathan Nordstrom of Ocean Pines exhibits his work in Studio E in July. A published children’s book author and illustrator, he is a self-taught artist, Air Force veteran, and professional firefighter. His first book, “Sometimes Sleep,” was awarded the Gelett Burgess Children’s book award, the Mom’s Choice award for excellence, and was a top 100 notable indie publication for Shelf Unbound Magazine. Nordstrom is a prolific painter, creating acrylicon-canvas pieces that reflect his view of the universe. The First Friday receptions continue to branch out to other points in north Ocean City. The new main lobby gallery at the Princess Royale Oceanfront, 9100 Coastal Hwy., continues an exhibit of abstract oil and acrylic paintings by Jack Knight of Long Neck, Delaware. In his career, Knight has had more than 100 exhibits including 15 solo shows, and his large colorful works
are in major public and private collections. A second satellite gallery on 94th Street is located less than a block from the Arts Center at the Coffee Beanery and features the work of Susan Hunsberger, who composes her work as a puzzle of shapes. Her focus is mixed media using primarily acrylic and fabric in the co-existence of design and form. Refreshments at the Arts Center are sponsored by PKS Investments. All shows will be on display until July 31. More information is available at
www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. 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. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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The Thaler Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts hosts sculptor Bill Wolff, the organization’s 2021 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Notice is hereby given this 10th day of June, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 2819 Tern Drive, Unit #21, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of July, 2021, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 5th day of July, 2021. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $222,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________ PERRY J. SEAMAN 226 EAST MAIN STREET ELKTON, MD 21921
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18786 Notice is given that the Superior Court of New Castle County, DE appointed Richard Shannon Cappelli, 51 Lawson Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703; and Annise Ellen Herr, 809 Naudian Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Judith Ellen Crame AKA: Judith M. Crame who died on January 17, 2021 domiciled in Delaware, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Ada J. Winkowski whose address is 110 Bowling Lane, Elkton, MD 21921. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18780 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSE D. FELTY Notice is given that Tina Preziotti, 9723 Village Lane #3, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on June 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rose D. Felty who died on April 20, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of December, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Tina Preziotti Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott
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Pursuant to The Code of the Town of Berlin Section 108-163, “Conditional Uses, Variances, and Special Exceptions”, and Section 108-166, “Limitations, Guides, and Standards” the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal received from Maple Avenue of Berlin, LLC and contract purchaser UTR Ventures, LLC for a Conditional Use to construct 33 multi-family townhouse dwelling units on the parcels located on Maple Avenue, Berlin, MD known as Worcester County Tax Map No. 301, Parcels 0801 ,0802, and 0803 in accordance with Code Section 108375, “Conditional Uses”. In addition, the appellants seek a Variance from Section 108-715 (1) b., to reduce the required width of each dwelling from 18 feet wide to the designed 16 feet in width. Both appeals will be heard during the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 6:30 PM, in the second floor Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________ JOEL J. TODD, ESQ. P.O. BOX 188 BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18772 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KIRSTIN LARSON SECON Notice is given that Peggy McNeff, 951 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082, was on June 14, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kirstin Larson Secon who died on May 5, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of December, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the ear-
lier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Peggy McNeff Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 17, 2021 OCD-6/17/3t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 21-37, on the lands of Brooklyn’s Estate, LLC, requesting a second and final year special exception (transient use) to allow weddings and special events in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-105(c)(5), ZS 1-116(c)(3), and ZS 1-337, located at 10702 & 10704 Flower Street, approximately 1,124 feet east of Honeysuckle Road, Tax Map 25, Parcels 255 & 256, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 21-38, on the lands of James, Eleanor & Kevin Kosienski, requesting a special exception to allow the stock & storage of firearms associated with a home occupation in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(d)(3), and ZS 1-339(a)(3) located at 9552 Whaleyville Road (MD Route 610), approximately 800 feet north of Ebenezer Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 33, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning June 10, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 108-21 2000 113-21 2002 134-21 2009 135-21 2009 145-21 1999
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-6/17/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT/ LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Pocomoke City town limits. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors holding MDE and RRP lead certifications and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and State Special Loans Program is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid – Pocomoke" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering low-
est or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the prebid meeting and bid specifications shall be directed to the Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-2132021. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-6321200, ext. 1171. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Worcester County Commissioners Worcester County, Maryland Service Agreement for Generator Preventative Maintenance The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for a generator preventative maintenance service agreement for generators operated by various County departments. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm, Monday, July 12, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Bid for Generator Preventative Maintenance” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, the bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the
County Commissioners for their 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 lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Derrick Babcock, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-632-5675. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Request for Proposals Respite Care Services Worcester County Health Department The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA), an agency of the Worcester County Health Department, seeks a mental health provider for the purpose of supporting family caregivers of children and adolescents 0-18 years old with emotional and behavioral disturbances eligible for Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS) in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The provider must meet requirements set forth in COMAR 10.63.01-03 & COMAR 10.09.89 (Community Mental Health Provider – Respite Care Services) by October 1, 2021. The purpose of this grant is to support linkages to in home and out of home respite services, provide training, education, and support groups for family caregivers and respite parents, and for the provision of a parent advocate for family caregivers.
JULY 2, 2021 Proposals will be accepted by the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center at One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, MD 21863 until Monday, July 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM. All contact regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) should be directed to Ed Frampton at Edward.frampton@maryland.gov. Thank you for your interest. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting an after the fact variance to allow the existing deck to encroach 1.7’ into the side yard setback providing a 3.3’ remaining setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 575B, Section 3, of the Montego Bay Mobile Home Park Plat, further described as located on the south side of Sunshine Lane, and locally known as 153 Sunshine Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ANNE AND RICHARD FROBLE – (BZA 2596 #21-09500015) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-3 (Public Safety – Animal Control) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 15, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “breeder” in the Public Safety Article to describe the ownership of six or more intact female dogs and es-
JULY 2, 2021 tablishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens of three litters per calendar year.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “commercial” in the Public Safety Article to describe an activity where the intent is to make a profit, regardless of the form of compensation.) § PS 2-101(b). (Revises the definition for “dog” in the Public Safety Article to include a cross-breed with a wolf.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, commercial” in the Public Safety Article to describe an establishment that boards, breeds, treats, sells, rents, trains or exhibits more than five dogs or cats, other than a licensed veterinary hospital or office; establishes an exception for the ownership of no more than eight dogs or cats for personal use or companionship, hunting, exhibition, field working, or obedience trials, and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens from two litters per calendar year.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, shelter” in the Public Safety Article to describe the structure, building, enclosure or run that is designed for the shelter or keeping of an animal.) § PS 2-101(b). (Revises the definition for “leash” in the Public Safety Article for stylistic changes.) § PS 2-101(b). (Adds the definition for “litter” in the Public Safety Article to describe the single birth of multiple animals to one female animal.) § PS 2-101(b). (Eliminates the definition for “suitable shelter” in the Public Safety Article as it is further defined in § PS 2-101(w).) § PS 2-101(i). (Revises the stray hold time from ten days to three business days.) § PS 2-101(v). (Establishes certain conditions in which the tethering of an animal is prohibited.) § PS 2-101(w). (Makes certain stylistic changes, and establishes additional requirements for suitable shelters.) § PS 2-101(x). (Differentiates a shelter kennel from a suitable shelter, establishes standards for a shelter kennel and simplifies the calculation for the amount of square feet required in a shelter kennel per dog or cat.) § PS 2-102(h). (Clarifies that a commercial kennel is subject to a commercial kennel license; provides that licenses shall not be transferrable; updates the record keeping requirements for a commercial kennel license holder; establishes minimum standards of care for puppies and kittens associated with a breeder.) § PS 2-102(l). (Establishes a provision for the County Commissioners to adopt additional standards by resolution.) § PS 2-102(m). (Establishes what constitutes a violation, and the penalties and remedies available.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-4 (Zoning – Commercial kennel) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 15, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “breeder” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the ownership of six or more intact female dogs and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens of three litters per calendar year.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “cat” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the common house cat.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “dog” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the domestic dog, and to include a crossbreed with a wolf.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “kennel, commercial” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe an establishment that boards, breeds, treats, sells, rents, trains or exhibits more than five dogs or cats, other than a licensed veterinary hospital or office; establishes an exception for the ownership of no more than eight dogs or cats for personal use or companionship, hunting, exhibition, field working, or obedience trials, and establishes a maximum limit on the sale of puppies or kittens from two litters per calendar year.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “litter” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe the single birth of multiple animals to one female animal.) § ZS 1-201(c)(31). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the A-1 Agricultural District.) § ZS 1-202(c)(15). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the A-2 Agricultural District.) § ZS 1-209(c)(4). (Repeals and reenacts this special exception use for a kennel in order to replace it with the newly defined commercial kennel in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.) § ZS 1-339(a)(11). (Repeals and reenacts the section of the home occupation regulations containing the list of uses that are prohibited by replacing the kennel use with the newly defined commercial kennel.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.
This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103., is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/24/3t _________________________________
the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103., is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/24/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF BERLIN
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS
NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP # 2021 – 01 TOWN HALL WINDOW REPLACEMENT Due Date: Monday, August 2, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM EST The Town of Berlin is seeking Proposals for the Purchase and Full Installation of windows at Berlin Town Hall. Qualified contractors are encouraged to visit the Town of Berlin website at berlinmd.gov/government/request-for-proposals/ or contact Town Administrator Jeffrey Fleetwood at 410-641-4002/jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov for the official RFP. EEO. OCD-7/1/1t _________________________________
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-5 (Zoning – Off-premises signs) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 15, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1 324(d)(4)A. (Repeals and reenacts the off-premise sign provisions to eliminate the exception that a billboard that is totally destroyed by a force of nature may not be reconstructed as a nonconforming sign.) § ZS 1 324(d)(5). (Repeals the prohibition on the reconstruction of billboards or other off-premise advertising structures that are destroyed to certain specified extents by a force of nature; requires that the reconstruction of a billboard be limited to in-kind materials and shall not include an electronic messaging component.) § ZS 1-126(e). (Repeals and reenacts the grandfathering provisions for billboards to remove the reference to § ZS 1-324(d)(5), which is to be repealed, and update the State of Maryland code citation.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, July 8, 2021 At 2:00 p.m. PW 21-080 A request has been submitted to install 50’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead, a 6’ x 33’ parallel platform with boards covering the two bulkheads, two steps down to a new 6’ x 30’ pier and relocate two existing boat lifts, maximum channelward extension of 38’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 800 GULF STREAM DR Parcel # 8020A1529B- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: JOSEPHINE RIZZO APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC PW 21-081 A request has been submitted to install one 10’ x 10’ floating jet ski dock within the existing slip to be attached to the bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1515 ST LOUIS AVE UNIT 202 Parcel # 3346 -202 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT/OWNER: JAMES STEPHENS PW 21-082 A request has been submitted to remove and dispose of an existing parallel platform; to install 60’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward and to install a new 5’ x 20’ parallel platform maximum channelward distance 6’6”. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 606 SALT SPRAY RD Parcel # 8993 -25 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: GEORGE KALIVRETENOS APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE., INC. PW 21-083 A request has been submitted to install one elevator type boat lift with all associated poles, move one non-conforming pole 10’ back onto the site, maximum
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channelward extension of 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 619 BAYSHORE CT. UNIT C Parcel # 5290 -C in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: KENNETH CORBETT APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 21-084 A request has been submitted to install new poles against the existing 161’ bulkhead every 6’6”; install a 5’ x 40’ parallel platform, one boat lift and three mooring poles. Maximum channelward extension of 16.5’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10627 SHIFTING SANDS DR Parcel # 1679A-87 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: BRIAN WEINBERG APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OCD-6/24/2t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18795 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CONSTANTINE A. ANTHONY Notice is given that Byron A. Anthony, 13003 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Ronald D. Anthony, 3 Harnel Court, Baldwin, MD 21013, were on June 21, 2021 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Constantine A. Anthony who died on November 22, 2020, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of December, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Byron A. Anthony Ronald D. Anthony Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18783 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR L. PIERCE Notice is given that Shonda Suggs, P.O. Box 287, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on June 23, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Arthur L. Pierce who died on June 5, 2021, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of December, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
JULY 2, 2021 itor 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. Shonda Suggs 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: July 01, 2021 OCD-7/1/3t _________________________________
Mayor & City Council Ocean City
BID SOLICITATION Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, & Repair Services
Mayor & City Council Ocean City (Town) are seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, & Repair (Citywide Fire Alarm) Services and for said Services to be in conformity with the scope of work as detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Citywide Fire Alarm solicitation may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the Purchasing Conference Room located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. The last day for questions is noon on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The addendum will be posted on the Town’s website by close of business on Friday, July 16, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Thursday, July 22, 2021 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-7/1/1t _________________________________
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Depending on good Independence Day With the celebration of Independence Day on Sunday, it might occur to a few people that we aren’t nearly as independent as we think we are, and not even close to what independence meant way back when. That’s not a bad thing, despite the romantic notions of what life was like one or two centuries ago. The reality is we have no idea of what it was like then, nor do we realize how dependent we have become on the advantages provided by the development of this nation. The pandemic — the first one in a lifetime for all but a very few people — proved that. A little more than 100 years ago, the Spanish Flu epidemic killed a far greater percentage of the national population than covid-19 has or will. This much improved outcome is not just the result of better healthcare technology and pharmaceutical advancements, but is largely related to the huge increase in the availability of medical care and the government-sponsored services on which we can now depend. Similarly, hundreds of area business operators were not only dependent on loans issued through the Small Business Administration as they struggled to survive, they rejoiced having been approved. And then there’s Medicare, the principle health insurance for thousands of county residents, and the government-provided emergency services and law enforcement that we have come to expect. We want government to have the wherewithal, the organization and the resources to give us help when we want it. Yet, we insist at times that we’d be better off if things were more like they used to be. But we wouldn’t be better off, not by a long shot. The fact is, the Declaration of Independence prepared the way for us to create a government by the people. That’s certainly worth celebrating, even though both government and people have plenty of flaws and made plenty of mistakes. Even so, by virtue of the easy travel and the abundant services that we now enjoy, we can expect the celebration of our beginning on that Independence Day to be a great one. In fact, we are depending on it.
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PUBLIC EYE
Spawning stress
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Mr. Lester P. Knuckle, 47, of Perturbia, Pa., following his demise Saturday as the result of spawning stress. Mr. Knuckle’s next-to-last words, according to family members, were, “Come on, Mabel, we’re not horseshoe crabs, you know.” His final words could not be confirmed, but were said to be, “What th ...?” Spawning stress — the silent killer of 10 percent of By adult horseshoe crabs, we Stewart have been told, as hundreds Dobson of these ancient marine creatures went bottoms up and down recently after a wild spree of horseshoe hanky-panky that sadly concluded in a deadend canal. Incidentally, there is no such thing as a dead-end canal. A canal connects two bodies of water, whereas a dead-end canal is really a gut, which, when filled with dead horseshoe crabs, becomes what you might call a gut in-stink. Moving on, it’s been 500 million years now that every tenth horseshoe crab gets a oneway ticket after doing the two-way tango, so you wonder why at least one of them hasn’t figured that out. “Nooooooo. Thanks, but I think I’ll wait until the FDA issues its next report on spawning safety.” Which brings me to the greater mystery. If humans knew they had a one-in-10 chance of
croaking when they — you know — would they still risk it? Let’s say it’s closing time at the bar, would people still do the 2 o’clock shuffle if they knew that one out of every 10 of them would be headed out on what you might call an expiration date? And at home, when you hear the words, “Ohhhh, honey-bunny, what are youuuuu doooooing?” What do you say, knowing this could be your last roundup? “I’m hungry. Who wants a sandwich? Anyone?” Of course not. “I’lllll beeee riiiiight theeeerrrre!” Fine. But here’s the funny thing — it’s pretty evident that most members of the human race would eventually agree that a 10 percent chance of a fatal attraction isn’t that big of a deal. Yet, almost half of the national population won’t get the covid vaccine, even though the odds of a severe reaction are about the same as getting hit by a flying toilet (see Forbes, Jan. 23, 2021). “I think I’ll wait until they do more research,” is a frequent vaccine-resistant refrain. It doesn’t make sense. Then again, neither does comparing humans to horseshoe crabs, which, when you think about it, look like Darth Vader helmets with legs. “Hey there, you slow-crawling helmet of love,” one horseshoe crab says to another. “I’ve been dying to meet you.” “Hold on,” says the other. “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”
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Letters to the editor Advances in OCBP tech vital to saving lives Editor, In the Ocean City Beach Patrol technology article of June 18,2021, Ms. Kristin Joson notes the use of ATVs and AEDs by the OCBP. She references the use of AEDs to “literally bring people back to life,” and 12 people who are alive today because of the equipment and the highly trained rescuers who arrived quickly and knew how to use the equipment and CPR. I am one of those specifically-referenced dozen people who owes his life in this way to the OCBP, beyond all those many other people who were rescued in the surf over the years. I have enjoyed Ocean City every year regularly since I was a teenager. For 50-plus years I have enjoyed it with my family, children, and later, grandchildren. I am truly blessed that I can continue to do so since the Fourth of July 2018, when that skill and experience and equipment and preparedness on the part of two exceptional OCBP veterans came to my rescue. Quick reactions by those with me and the chance occurrence the OCBP ATV was nearby helped make my
rescue happen. I thank God and each of those involved at the outset and those who then were involved in getting me to Peninsula Hospital in Salisbury. And I thank the OCBP as an organization and its technology and all the institutions and government agencies and contributors who provided those resources. It paid off for me and continues to do so. And so it will also for others in the future. We are fortunate to have the OCBP along with the OC EMTs and the Peninsula Doctors and staff. Larry Buhl Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
OC Planning and Zoning uses common sense Editor, I want to say thank you to our “exceptional” Ocean City Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. What is exceptional about them, you ask? In my opinion, it is the commission members’ ability to make building code “exceptions” for virtually every project submitted to them and provide very little in the way of protecting the quality of life for their already established residents. The P&Z Commission has just al-
lowed nearly 100 new residences, consisting of three new projects, to be built at the top of the Caine Woods neighborhood. Fifty-nine new townhomes, 36 new condos and a duplex. They have added a whole new neighborhood on top of an already established neighborhood. Think about it — 400 to 600-plus new residents encroaching on the neighborhood and local area, all at once. And here are some of the “exceptions” that were allowed by the P&Z Commission — exceptions to required number of onsite parking spaces; exceptions to required setbacks; exceptions to required sidewalk sizing; and exceptions to required driveway approaches. I could go on, but you get the point. Notably, the P&Z Commission gave up 29 required onsite parking spaces for these residences to be built. It’s bad enough the neighborhood streets get beach-goers parking on them in the summer. Now they will have to contend with beach-goers and residents parking on the neighborhood streets. By the way, does the P&Z Commission really believe the new residents of the condos are going to park in a remote lot when they can park on the street in front of their residences? Come on, stop fooling yourselves. At least stop trying to fool us. I can somewhat understand how this all happens. The almighty tax dollar reigns supreme. It seems the P&Z Commission’s mindset is more
JULY 2, 2021 money, more money, more money and do not offend the builder’s pockets that provide it. But what about the people that already live here? It appears the P&Z Commission is trying to turn North Ocean City (NOC) into South Ocean City (SOC). If you live here (or visit here often), you know what that means. NOC is relaxed and laid back to SOC’s exuberance and bustle; NOC is roomy and breathable to SOC’s congestion and asphyxia; NOC is calming and peaceful to SOC’s fervor and intensity. Neither area is necessarily wrong or bad, but the twain should never meet! Or be engulfed. In the “no comments from the public” meeting, the P&Z Board not only gave little credence to their own tangible codes, supposedly designed to protect the established residents, but they ignored other intangible issues as well. For example, Caine Woods already has issues with speeders cutting over to Route 54, particularly on 141st and 142nd streets. OCPD has been trying to deal with it for years, to little avail. With no planning, hundreds of additional cars will now be utilizing both these streets. And to top it off, there is only one cross street (142nd) that allows you to go north on Coastal Highway between 140th Street and 145th Street, the area where these residences are being built. The streets of Caine Woods and Sinepuxent Avenue, the parallel back street to Coastal High-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR way, are now going to be overwhelmed with traffic. And, if there is only one cross street where these residences are being built, where do you believe the residents are going to cross Coastal Highway to get to the beach? That’s right. In the middle of the blocks. Now it will be overcrowded and dangerous for both the pedestrians and traffic in that area. I could go on with more tangibles and intangibles, but again, you get the point. So let’s see. Heavy traffic, speeders, congestion, lack of parking, jaywalkers, accidents, crowded beaches — I’d say you’re on your way, P&Z Commission, to changing North Ocean City into South Ocean City. I guess this is where my original thankyou in the first sentence comes into play. Rich Martin Caine Woods
Safety, common courtesy essential on beach Editor, As we approach the start of the busiest time of the summer, I want to share some safety reminders if you head to the beach. Eleven years ago today, I held the end of an umbrella sticking out of a lady’s thigh while the paramedics sawed the top off after it blew down the beach. Twenty-six years ago, I was on
scene while the fire/paramedics tried to locate a 12-year-old boy who dug a tunnel in the sand with his friends and it collapsed. When the boys went for help, they forgot where the exact spot was. He died after 45 minutes of being under the sand from suffocation and was found almost 90 minutes later. I came to the beach too many times the morning after to start my shift when a family on vacation lost their child or husband for swimming when the guards were off duty. I was involved in CPR a few times on someone who dove head first into the ocean and became an instant paraplegic. I watched the aftermath of a crew chief on our Beach Patrol give CPR to his best friend who was struck by lightning on his four-wheeler trying to get people off the beach who wouldn’t listen during a storm (he lived, thank God). My post is not to scare anyone. My post is to educate. Please take your umbrella down on a very windy day. Make sure it is secure in the sand. There is a reason holes on the beach are only allowed to be dug to the smallest person in your group’s knees (the story above is just one of many of those types of incidents). And please fill it in when you leave. When the guards [whistle] you out of the water at 5:25 p.m. to let you know they are leaving at 5:30 p.m., stay out.
Trust me when I say Mother Nature is stronger than you (local surfers thank you for the many rescues you have done before and after hours). Please do not run and dive into the ocean, especially without checking the depth of what you are diving into. And if there is a bad shore break, don’t use a boogie board or body surf. Not sure if the shore break is bad? Ask the lifeguard. And please if the guards blow you off the beach for an upcoming storm, leave. And do not sit under your umbrella. An entire family was killed before my guarding days sitting under an umbrella in the inlet. Automatic lightning rod. Give your children a good identification spot of where you are on the beach. When they move with the current, that “orange” umbrella looks
like everyone else’s. Also let them know to go to a lifeguard if they get lost: 100 percent of our lost children have been found and located by our awesome beach patrol and police department. Remind them to never leave the beach if lost. Many of the hand signals you see the guards doing with the flags are on lost and found children. There are none right now, but if you get a jellyfish sting, rub wet sand on the area. Also guards carry sting kill for those as well as bee stings. Oh and wear your sunblock and hydrate. Thank you for reading and I hope everyone has a safe and happy summer. Colby Phillips Sergeant OCBP
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Ocean City museum offers summer programs By Brendan Miller Intern (July 2, 2021) The Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum is offering six different summer programs starting July 4, which will run through Aug. 28, and are free to the public. The programs are scheduled to take place Monday through Saturday each week, with a different theme for each day. The daily programs will begin at 10 a.m. All except for the aquarium feeding will take place outside of the museum, located at the southern end of the Boardwalk. “They are fun, educational, interactive and offer a wide range of program options for people of all ages,” said Curator Christine Okerblom. The museum has partnered with the Ocean City Beach Patrol and the United States Coast Guard, who will assist with the beach safety and knot-tying programs, respectively. The rest of the programs are run by museum staff. Participants are not required to sign up for programs in advance. Monday’s program is called the History of Our Surfmen, which takes participants through the history of the life-saving service. Visitors will learn about surfmen who rescued distressed ships off the coast of Ocean City. The program on Tuesday focuses on beach safety and is led by the Ocean City Beach Patrol. It provides visitors
with insight on the important duties of the organization that keeps the beach and its patrons safe. Visitors will also learn about semaphore how Beach Patrol uses the flag-signaling system. “We feel that an educated beach patron is a safe beach patron. Often times, beach goers find themselves in dangerous situations because they had no idea what they were doing was dangerous,” said Kristin Joson, Beach Patrol public education coordinator. The Knot-Tying program on Wednesday is run by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Visitors will learn how to tie various nautical knots. The Shark program in previous years has been the most popular. On Thursdays visitors can learn about the sharks that migrate off the coast of Ocean City. It will provide various facts about sharks, but also teach participants about some common misconceptions about them. Friday the Land, Sky and Sea program is offered. “The Land, Sky and Sea program teaches visitors how the island was formed, takes visitors through the 1933 storm and what birds fly overhead here in Ocean City,” Okerblom said. Saturday is the Aquarium Feeding program. It takes place inside the museum, where visitors are able to feed the various fish and other aquatic animals found in the Eastern Shore wa-
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Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom shows children a horseshoe crab during the daily aquarium feedings. Free summer programs offered at the museum begin this week.
ters. Some examples include seahorses, blue crabs and horseshoe crabs. There is also a daily aquarium program offered Monday through Saturday that meets at 11:30 a.m. with paid museum admission. This program is available until Aug. 31. “We have such a diversity in our programs so that people with all interests can participate in the cultural and natural history here,” Okerblom said.
The programs typically draw between 10 and 30 people per day. This year the programs will be much more hands-on and interactive than last year’s activities, due to the covid-19 pandemic. The programs allow guests to immerse themselves in the rich history of beach life, safety and culture. More information about the programs can be found at ocmuseum.org.
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OC Film Challenge rewards work of local movie makers (July 2, 2021) The Ocean City Film Festival presents the fourth annual Ocean City Film Challenge to filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers across Delmarva and beyond. Deadline to register for the challenge is July 9. The challenge is for filmmakers to shoot a film in or about Ocean City over the month of July and enter for a chance to win an Ocean City hotel stay, swag, cash prizes, and screenings of the winning film. The challenge is open to any artist who wishes to make a short film that takes place in Ocean City and tells a story about the resort, preferably suitable for viewing by all ages. The film must be made July 1-31, and be no longer than 10 minutes. Complete rules and entry details are available at http://www.ocmdfilmfestival.com/ocean-city-film-challenge.html. Filmmakers must register for the challenge by July 9 at https://forms,gle/pKGGeo(sbPwDBYa7. Final cuts are due on July 31, and sent via online transfer to Oceancityfilmfest@gmail.com or delivered on flash drive to the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Entries will be screened on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the ArtX Festival at
Northside Park and at the sixth annual Ocean City Film Festival in March 2022. “Ocean City is a beautiful landscape, and there’s so much that artists can take advantage of right here in town,” said Film Festival Director B.L. Strang-Moya. “There are many ways to tell a story through motion picture, and the challenge pushes filmmakers to explore these boundaries.” First prize includes all-access passes for the 2022 Film Festival complete with a hotel package and $150 cash prize. Second prize receives $100 cash prize, passes, and swag. Third prize receives $50 cash prize and passes. Contact Strang-Moya at OceanCityFilmFest@gmail.com with questions. The Ocean City Film festival is a program of the Art League of Ocean City, a 501c3 nonprofit community arts organization. The Art League of Ocean Cit is 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. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
Evictions coming back, but many still need assistance By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) With eviction moratoriums coming to an end on Aug. 15, Worcester County organizations that help those in need of rental assistance are devising ways to keep families in their homes. The moratorium was officially lifted yesterday, but Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week that the state will enforce a 45-day grace period so at-risk residents can adjust before evictions process. Diakonia Executive Director Bea Miller said her organization has taken to negotiating with landlords directly, resulting in an agreement with some in the county who will offer a 90-day period past the state’s date until they begin enforcing evictions. “I think the 45 days is difficult (for some tenants to work with),” Miller said. “But I think with the programs we have in place, plus the 45, we will be able to help some people.” Earlier this year, Diakonia secured $3.25 million of a $6.5 million grant, split with the Worcester County De-
partment of Social Services, much of which goes to helping at-risk tenants. Once the money is at Diakonia’s disposal, it will be available through 2022. Diakonia is also receiving grant money from the Emergency Rental Assistance Plan, a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development initiative that utilizes federal emergency rental funding for at-risk tenants. One issue right now, Miller said, is simply waiting for the funding to become available. “We’ve explained to everyone that we’re still waiting for funds to be released,” she said. “Our case managers have been trying to work with landlords and clients to let them know that it’s coming and that we’re waiting on that.” Miller said the shelter is working with 25 households that are waiting for assistance. To qualify for rental assistance, individuals have to show that they have incurred a hardship that has made paying rent and utilities a burden. See DIAKONIA Page 54
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The eviction moratorium in Maryland officially expired yesterday and will be given a 45-day grace period until Aug. 15 before enforcement is allowed. Shelters like Diakonia that specialize in emergency rental assistance have been working on ways to better help local residents who are at risk of evictions.
Diakonia working with landlords to prevent evictions Continued from Page 53 “You can’t just pay someone’s rent because they didn’t pay it. They have to be eligible,” Miller said. “If a tenant is eligible, then we try to get that commitment from the landlord to catch them up, if possible, and keep them housed until they can help themselves.” “I’m thankful (the ERAP) grant has come around so we can catch people up, secure their housing and maintain that relationship with their landlord.” Individuals and families who are in need of rental assistance can apply online. For more information, visit https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/E victionPrevention/ or https://diakoniaoc.org.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) A plane carrying four skydivers made an emergency landing on Sunday that ended in Sinepuxent Bay. Skydive OC, a Berlin-based company that takes people skydiving out of the Ocean City Municipal Airport, said a company-owned plane took off from the airport at 1:30 p.m. When the plane reached 5,000 feet, the aircraft reportedly had an engine failure that forced the pilot to begin preparations for an emergency landing into the bay, according to a press release from the skydiving company. Maryland State police said preliminary investigations into the incident found the pilot of the plane, Matthew Cortigiani, 25, of Utah, shut off the single-engine plane after the cabin filled with smoke. Cortigiani then attempted to land the aircraft onto the runway, but as he came down, the plane bounced and crashed into the bay.
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A plane carrying four skydivers crashed into Sinepuxent Bay on Sunday after the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing at Ocean City Municipal Airport.
Emergency crews including the Ocean City Fire Department, Maryland Natural Resources Police and United States Coast Guard then responded to scene, which was just east of the Ocean City Municipal Airport. All five individuals who were on the plane were rescued by area boat operators. Of the five individuals who were rescued, one was transported to Tidal-
Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury and treated for injuries out of caution. “We are all breathing a major sigh of relief that this accident didn’t have a tragic outcome,” Jeanice Dolan, the company’s owner said. “At this moment, my team and I are working with the FAA and local authorities to try and determine what caused the engine failure.”
Severe injuries from car crash Sun. By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Berlin Police are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and a parked car Sunday evening on Route 50 near Friendship Road that left two men with non-life threatening injuries, with a woman who was hit while outside the vehicle severely hurt and flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Police Chief Arnold Downing said a family of five from Newark had pulled over on the side of Route 50 around 5:30 p.m. While three children waited in the back seat, the woman exited the car
to remove items from the trunk. Downing said at the same time a pickup truck driven by a Berlin resident entered Route 50 from Friendship Road and while accelerating struck the back of the car and the female victim. Downing said both the man driving the pickup and the man behind the wheel of the parked car were injured and transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Both men were released in brief order. By contrast, the woman struck by the pickup was left in grave condition and was immediately flown to Shock
Trauma. “She had surgery that evening and the next day,” he said. “Her condition was serious but stable.” Downing said in addition to Berlin Police and fire/ EMS responders, also assisting at the accident scene Sunday were EMS units from Ocean Pines and Showell, while Maryland State Police conducted traffic control. Worcester County is assisting with the ongoing accident investigation. “Reconstruction is happening as we speak,” he said. Further details and any potential charges are pending until after the investigation is completed.
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OCPD arrests New Yorker for DUI on bicycle By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) A Brooklyn, New York man was charged with DUI after riding his bike into the rear end of a police squad car last Saturday, according to police. Police were finishing up paperwork from an accident that happened on 32nd Street when suddenly, the officer “heard a thud” come from the rear end of his squad car. When the officer got out of the car to see what happened, he saw Christopher J. Martin, 30, of Brooklyn, New York had run into the back of the car with his bicycle. The officer said he saw Martin pick his bike up with one hand while holding a cheese steak sandwich in the other, while wobbling and struggling to gain his balance. Martin told the officer he was riding his bike with no hands when he struck the back of the car. A brief investigation by police led them to believe Martin was under the influence of alcohol, so they asked him to get off his bike. Initially he refused to get off the bike, according to police, but eventually complied. Then, officers asked Martin for his license several times, and each time
he refused – he also refused to sit on the curb. Martin took a bit of his cheesesteak sandwich, police said, and when the officer asked him for his license again, he said, “when I am done chewing.” Martin then handed his license to the officer. Police told Martin to sit on the curb again, but instead, he C. Martin jumped up to be able to sit on an electrical box on the sidewalk before the officer told him he could not sit there. The officer then placed his hand on Martin’s shoulder, the police noted, and told him one more time to sit down on the curb. After not complying, police said, Martin was placed under arrest for hindering the investigation and exhibiting disorderly intoxication. Two officers then used physical force to put Martin on the ground, and when told to put his hands behind his back, her refused and kept his arms clenched against his chest, police said, before ultimately complying. He was then taken to headquar-
ters, where police said he started jumping around in the booking room saying, “You want me to start grabbing you?” Martin was placed in a cell, police said, and admitted to drinking two orange crush vodka drinks before hopping on his bicycle.
He was charged with DUI, two counts of second-degree assault, obstructing an investigation, failing to control his speed on the highway to avoid a collision, following too closely, and failing to make a lane change to avoid hitting a stopped vehicle.
Man charged in Boardwalk assault misses court date By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) One of the final defendants facing charges in a brutal June 2020 assault that took place on the Ocean City Boardwalk is now wanted after missing a court date last month. Sincere Sorrell, 19, of Cambridge, is one of roughly eight men who allegedly attacked a man around 10:15 p.m. on June 9, 2020 on the Boardwalk near 11th Street. While most of the other cases have been closed, with the accused pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges and receiving jail sentences ranging
between five and 10 years each, Sorrell’s case is still open. According to information from the Worcester County Circuit Court, Sorrell Sincere Sorrell was set for a hearing on June 17 but never appeared. He is now wanted on charges of first- and second-degree assault and wanton endangerment. According to testimony from the victim, he was minding his own business on the Boardwalk that night when he was suddenly pushed to the See SEVEN Page 57
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Maryland men arrested for shooting incident By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter/Coastal Point (July, 2, 2021) Two Maryland men have been arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespassing and related charges, including charges made by Ocean City police, after allegedly shooting in a home in Fenwick Island on Friday, June 25. No one was injured in the incident, but a vehicle was set on fire, police said. Delaware State Police said they obtained warrants for Andre Jamal Blakeney, 33, of Waldorf, Maryland, and Finis Aaron Miles, 27, of Clinton, Maryland, for the trespassing charge, plus four counts each of first-degree reckless endangering, criminal mischief over $5,000 and second-degree conspiracy. The men were taken into custody by the Ocean City Police Department after the incident.
According to State of Delaware charging documents, the charge of first-degree reckless endangerment “creates a substantial risk of death to another.” Andre Blakeney At the request of the Fenwick Island Police Department, the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over investigating the incident, which occurred on Atlantic Avenue, on the bay side of the resort town, after 911 was dialed to report suspicious activity outside a residence there. When a Fenwick Island police officer responded to the call, police said, the officer saw a Jeep Wrangler on fire. The officer and victims were able to extinguish the fire. Then they noticed bullet holes in the siding of the house and
a front window that was shattered. At least six shell casings were found in the roadway in front of the house, likely fired from a handgun, police said. Finis Miles Police said they learned during their investigation that four women had been waiting for an Uber outside a midtown bar in Ocean City when they were approached by two men. A conversation ensued, and the two men offered to drive the women home. They agreed, but along the way, the women felt uncomfortable and asked to be let out of the vehicle, police said. According to police, there was discussion about paying for the ride and one of the women gave the driver $35. The women then went to what po-
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lice called “an undisclosed location” before going home because they were afraid of being followed, police said. Once they felt safe enough to go into their house, police said, the women heard someone talking outside and saw the male passenger from the vehicle walking to the home’s front door. They heard banging on the side of the house and thought the men were hitting the house with an object. It was later determined that the sound was gunshots. The subjects fled before the Fenwick officer arrived, but the officer was able to put out a description of their vehicle, a black Toyota Tundra. The Ocean City Police Department located the vehicle and the two drivers, and arrested them without incident. The Ocean City Police Department charged Blakeney with possession of See FENWICK Page 57
Trio charged with possessing drugs after cat-calling By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Three men were charged with possession of drugs after they were reportedly harassing and “catcalling” one of the female Beach Patrol guards last week. Police said they responded to reports of a group of men harassing the lifeguard, and when they arrived, the officers were directed to three men who were standing next to a vehicle. Brian Albarca When the officers approached the car, they noticed a beer bottle inside then asked the men for identification. The driver, Jonathan Levi Alfaro, 27, of Lanham was Jonathan Alfaro placed under arrest for the open container in a public parking lot, though initially, police said, he refused to provide his contact information. Eventually, officers found Alfaro’s license inside M. M.-Zuleta the car. A further search of the vehicle uncovered a small bag of powder that police recognized as cocaine as well as a pair of brass knuckles and an electronic weapon. Alfaro and the other two men – Brian Ariell Abarca, 27, of Laurel, Maryland, and Melvin Josue Morales-Zuleta, 24, of Lanham – were charged with possession of drugs, a martial arts weapon and an electronic weapon.
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Fenwick residents express concern following shooting Continued from Page 56 controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana, illegal possession of ammunition, operating a vehicle on the highway with unauthorized window tinting and the fugitive warrant. Ocean City Police charged Miles with possession of controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana and the fugitive warrant, according to Ashley Miller, deputy communications manager for the Ocean City Police Department. Charging documents state both Blakeney and Miles “did recklessly engage in conduct which created a substantial risk of death … by firing a 9mm firearm at residence,” posing that risk to the four victims. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office also obtained warrants for Blakeney and Miles for second-degree arson and second-degree conspiracy, police said. Both Blakeney and Miles will be arrested on these charges in Delaware upon extradition from Maryland at a later date, police said. Fenwick Island Police Chief John Devlin said Friday afternoon, during a town council meeting held via Zoom, that no one had been hurt in the shooting and that the suspects were in custody. According to the PulsePoint app, which records emergency calls and lists responding agencies, a call was re-
ceived regarding a “vehicle fire” at 2:48 a.m. Friday. Fenwick Island property owner Janice Bortner said she feels the incident is an indicator of what can happen if the town allows such things as outside alcohol service. “This is a sign of what’s to come if we go down this slippery slope,” Bortner said. “Let’s protect the image of the quiet family resort now.” Fenwick Island resident Mark Tingle said he was on the scene of the incident after it happened. It was, he said, “something very shocking in our town,” adding that watching the Fenwick Island Police Department handle the shooting incident “gave me a new level of respect for what they do. This is not something they do on a day-to-day basis.” Tingle said that the police had a suspect’s photo “within an hour” after the incident, which he found “absolutely amazing.” The town council amended its agenda on Friday afternoon to hold an executive session shortly after the meeting started at 3:30 p.m. The reason given by Mayor Eugene Langan for the closed session was to discuss the “incident with the police department that happened last night.” Town Manager Terry Tieman said the council would discuss “information collected regarding criminal activity” at the home. (Coastal Point reporter Kerin Magill contributed to this story.)
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Seven others already pleaded Continued from Page 55 ground from behind. From there, the victim said he was sucker punched by a large man and tried to get up to defend himself but was knocked back down when “at least seven other people” came up and started to yell and punch him. While on the ground, according to the victim’s statement and two cell phone videos of the incident, the victim turned his body into the fetal position to protect himself as the group of attackers continued to stomp and kick him. At one point he was hit by what he thought was a large two-by-four, later identified as a skateboard. He suffered serious injuries to his head, shoulder, hand and face, some of which are permanent, and he has said that he is lucky to be alive today. The victim said he did not know any of the individuals who attacked him or what, if anything, provoked the incident. To date, seven other people charged in the incident have pleaded guilty for their roles in the attack and received the following sentences:
• Marquis Demby, 23, of Lincoln, Delaware; sentenced in November to six years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault; was also implicated in a June 9 stabbing on the Boardwalk near 15th Street. • Davione Cephas, 21, of Cambridge; sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Orlando Nichols Jr., 21, of Cambridge, sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Marcus Butler, 28, of Cambridge, sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Xavier Spencer, 20, of Cambridge, sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Ka’Breon Nichols, 19, of Cambridge, sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. • Cortez Murray, 24, of Easton, sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault.
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Oh Snap! Chat leads OC police to cocaine bust By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) A man selling cocaine over the social media platform “Snapchat” was arrested last week after being lured in by detectives working undercover. Ocean City Police Department detectives struck up a conversation with a man on “Snapchat” about purchasing two grams of cocaine for $180. After coming to an Corey R. McCann agreement, the undercover detectives agreed to meet with a distributor at a convenience store located on North Division Street. The distributor said he would be arriving in a red pickup truck. At approximately 11:30 p.m., police said, a red truck pulled into the parking lot and Corey Robert McCann, 26, of Reisterstown got out and walked into the store. McCann matched the description of the man who was supposed to be delivering the cocaine and when he walked out, he was detained by police. Just before being handcuffed, police added, McCann dropped a cellphone and a small plastic baggie containing what detectives recognized as cocaine. When police questioned him, McCann admitted to going to the convenience store to deliver cocaine to an individual, and he was placed under arrest. McCann was charged with criminal possession of drugs with intent to distribute them.
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Hindering investigation Colin Gregory Carmichael, 18, of Warminster, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11 p.m. on June 22 near Fifth Street and charged with hindering an investigation and not wearing a seatbelt. Carmichael was the passenger of a vehicle that was stopped because he was seen by officers leaning out of the window. When officers asked for Carmichael’s license because he committed a traffic violation by not having his seatbelt on, he said he did not have one and that his name was Rob Charles Lebion, police said, and that his date of birth was Nov. 18, 2002. Police added that after about 25 minutes of Carmichael lying about his name, he ultimately provided his license.
Hit-and-run Kalpesh Jayendra Patel, 50, of Lewes, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:20 p.m. on June 23 near 130th Street and charged with DWI, hit-and-run, second-degree assault and various traffic violations. Police said Patel was the driver of a vehicle involved in a two-car crash before fleeing the scene of the crash on foot. A female passenger of the vehicle Patel was driving identified him as the driver and pointed toward a nearby bank as the direction he fled. Police eventually found Patel near the bank, and when officers asked where he had been, he said he came from drinking beers at a liquor store, though he could not say where. Throughout the questioning, officers said Patel changed his story and that he was not making sense. A further investigation determined he was under the influence of alcohol and Patel was placed under arrest and taken to headquarters.
Resisting arrest Perry Stevens Hazard, 31, of Berlin was arrested by Ocean City Police at
2:25 a.m. on June 23 near Seventh Street and the Boardwalk and charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and destruction of property. Police said Hazard was passed out on a picnic bench outside of a nearby café with vomit covering his mouth, shirt, and hands when an officer walked over to check on him. The officer was able to get Hazard to wake up, and he agreed to have EMS check him. But throughout questioning, Hazard began to get belligerent with the officer, yelling profanities and causing people to stop and take video. Hazard was ultimately placed under arrest for disorderly conduct before he started resisting and pulling away, according to police. Once in custody, Hazard was placed inside a police vehicle where he reportedly kicked at the glass three times and urinated all over the seats. He was then placed into another police vehicle and taken to headquarters.
Drug bust William F. Cronin, 23, of Centereach, New York; and Anthony J. Ellia, 29, also of Centereach were arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 6:45 a.m. on June 24 for various drug charges. Officers said they approached a vehicle with two men inside and saw what appeared to be a clear glass smoking pipe on the rear middle seat of the vehicle. Cronin and Ellia were awakened when officers knocked on the glass and both men were asked to get out of the car Directly behind the center console in the back seat, police said, was a backpack containing a license belonging to Chad W. Janes, 23, of Selden. Police also discovered the backpack, along with two others found in the vehicle, contained several sandwich bags of marijuana, psilocybin mushroom-infused chocolate bars, THC in the form of wax and crystal, THC nuggets containing a peanut butter coating, marijuana cigarettes, rolling papers, a butane torch, an electronic vape
device, glass pipes, and metal grinders. A cigarette box in the passenger door handle also contained four baggies of what police determined to be cocaine and a short yellow straw used to snort the powder. As officers detained Cronin and Ellia, Janes walked toward the scene before turning around. He and Cronin were charged with possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. Ellia was charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Stolen car Traquan T. Timmons, 21, of Exmore, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:20 p.m. on June 24 near Wicomico Street and charged with theft of a vehicle and driving without a license. Police said Timmons was stopped after it was determined the car he was driving was reported stolen out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. During the stop, narcotics detectives ordered Timmons and his passenger, James Edward Rasin, out of the car before placing them in handcuffs. An investigation revealed Timmons did not have an active driver’s license and that he had an active warrant out for his arrest. Timmons told police he did not know the vehicle was stolen, and that he purchased the car from a person named “Sulaay” with a down payment of $1,500 and still had one more payment of $500 to make on the car – Timmons failed to provide Sulaay’s last name or a bill of sale, according to police. Rasin told police he did not know the car was stolen and that he only met Timmons a few days earlier. Timmons was placed under arrest and taken into custody.
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First Lady of Md. visits Believe in Tomorrow By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Yumi Hogan, the First Lady of Maryland, has made it an unofficial tradition in recent years to stop by the Believe in Tomorrow — House by the Sea on 66th Street whenever she’s near Ocean City. On Monday morning, she made her seventh or eighth trip, by her count, to the respite house that allows children (and their families) suffering from serious illnesses to catch a break from the arduous daily battles. “I hope you enjoy going to the ocean, swimming and having good, long days,” Hogan said to the families before everyone dug into a pizza lunch. Hogan visited with each family and joined the children as they decorated cupcakes on the sun-soaked deck of the respite house. During her husband’s well-documented battle against stage-three nonHodgkin lymphoma in 2015, Hogan said she saw up close how taxing childhood cancer can be on children and their families. She particularly supports the cause that respite houses like Believe in Tomorrow represent. “They forget for a moment that
they’re cancer patients,” Hogan said. “They see all the (other) children and families and (enjoy themselves. The effect) lingers. This is good for them. As a mom and grandmother, I really support this program for them.” Brian Morrison, founder and CEO of Believe in Tomorrow, said the respite house felt it was important that others see the efforts Hogan puts into brightening their guests’ days. “The First Lady has been very supportive of our foundation. She’s been a strong advocate for everything we do,” Morrison said. “She is a very kind person to the children. Whenever she visits, she tends to do things with them. She remembers them, too. It’s pretty cool.” Jesse Davidson made the trip to Ocean City from Beaufort, South Carolina, for her four-year-old daughter Elizabeth, along with her two sons. She said the break has been a welcome change. “Believe in Tomorrow gave us a place to come out to the ocean where we didn’t have to worry about getting CT scans and chemo and radiation, all that stuff,” Davidson said. “We don’t have to think about it this week. It’s a place where we can reset.”
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First Lady of Maryland Yumi Hogan stopped by the Believe In Tomorrow — House By The Sea Monday morning to greet families staying at the respite home. The families and the First Lady decorated cupcakes after a pizza lunch.
“The property is awesome. They provide you with everyone you can think of.” Hogan’s parting words for the group were a message of hope that
more people get involved with similar causes. “I hope more communities get involved with helping these kinds of children,” she said.
ICAC and CRICKET keep web safe for minors By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) Summer typically signifies fun in the sun — not looking at a screen. But in the ever-connected culture of today’s world, the masses on the beach are staying logged in, and so, too, must Worcester County’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The task force, which is comprised of personnel from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, is an affiliation of the Maryland State Police’s official ICAC Task Force, a part of the MSP’s Computer Crimes Unit. When the MSP task force receives a tip about a potential crime that occurred or is occurring in Worcester County, it notifies the sheriff’s office, where an officer such as Cpl. Allison Herrman will look into the case. The summer months bring a challenge with newcomers to the area, Herrman said, but the way technology has weaved itself into so many aspects of life now presents year-round challenges. “Everyone has a device now — an iPhone, an iPad,” Herrman said. “We’ve seen a significant increase with kids in schools because they now have (their hands on more technology). Before, it seemed like it was mostly adults who had multiple connections to technology, but now it’s like, every kid’s got a laptop and phone. They pop up in a lot of inves-
tigations like that — a boyfriend or girlfriend, maybe a teenager meets someone online they think is a kid but is really an adult.” The pandemic has only exacerbated that trend, she said. “With covid, a lot of people were stuck inside the house and had no contact with people in person. Most of their contact was online,” Herrman said. “People had more time spent online and we saw a huge increase come in after covid restrictions.” Wendy Myers During summer, though, the local task force often must work with other agencies in and outside of Maryland to move a case along. Whether the case involves people from the next county over or across the country, if the crime happened in Worcester County, the task force will likely have a hand in the case. “When I receive information, if a crime was committed here and I can ID the person … (even if) they were here on vacation, if I have enough that a crime was committed here and I can find where they live, we work with other agencies (to move along the investigation),” Herrman said. Those agencies include other entities within Worcester County, like the Children’s Resource Intervention
Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET) Center. “We partner with all the agencies that investigate those crimes,” said Executive Director Wendy Myers. “We share prosecutors as well. We have dedicated processes and investigators that work on the crimes against children.” “The CRICKET Center is the nonprofit that coordinates all of these agencies. The investigators and detectives from the sheriff’s department and prosecutors from the State’s Attorney, when children need to be interviewed, specially trained interviewers from the Department of Social Services.” Myers also pointed to the work that Atlantic General Hospital and the Life Crisis Center do. “All of these agencies come together to provide the services these children and families need — assault, ICAC, they all fall under the CRICKET Center umbrella.” Myers echoed the pandemic issues and increase in crime that Herrman brought up, focusing on the danger that comes from inside the home. “This is an unusual year in that children were trapped with their maltreaters and we had the period this spring when kids were back in school and seeing (professionals) they haven’t seen in many months,” Myers said. “This led to an increase in professional referrals in the spring.”
Because of the area’s tourism, the crimes against children trends locally tend to skew differently than other parts of the country, where the reporting of crimes tends to taper in the summer when children are once again away from the classroom. “2020 changed everything,” Myers said. “We were already sort of spiking through the spring and it’s just continuing through the summer. It will most likely continue through the fall.” When a trafficking victim is identified, the investigation will involve CRICKET’s team, Myers said. “We’d provide services here and if (anyone involved in the case) go elsewhere we try to hook (investigators and victims) up to services in their area,” Myers said. “We help to coordinate those services for the family.” Myers went on to say that the trend continues to climb and all the help the CRICKET Center receives is greatly appreciated. “We’re grateful for our community, Myers said. “We’re (required) to have a child abuse mandate, but it’s non-funded.” Herrman added that awareness of these efforts goes a long way to educating the public and helping fight internet crimes against children. “I want people to be informed about (our task force)” she said. “A lot of people really don’t know what we do and it makes a difference — the awareness.”
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Continued from Page 58 with DUI, negligent driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and various other violations. Officers responded to the scene of a car accident at 6:55 p.m. and spoke to a witness, who said she saw a white Ford F150 sideswipe a parked car near 31st Street, breaking off the driver-side rear-view mirror of the other vehicle. The witness said she saw the F150 drive to 36th Street, which is where police spotted the truck. When officers found the truck, they saw glass fragments on the front passenger seat, a scuff mark on the passenger-side rearview mirror, and a parking permit with a room number for the hotel in which he was staying. Heinbaugh, the driver of the truck, was located at the hotel’s bar and when asked what happened to his truck, he told police he believed kids threw glass fragments at the vehicle. Heinbaugh also told police he was not sure where the black scuff mark came from. After an investigation, police said they believed Heinbaugh was under the influence of alcohol, and he was placed under arrest.
Indecent exposure A 20-year-old man from Revloc, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11:06 p.m. on June 26 near 12th Street and charged with indecent exposure. Police were on patrol when they witnessed two men arguing on the sidewalk. One of the men, police said, walked away while the other followed. Officers approached the men and one told them the other had exposed his genitalia to him and urinated on the ground in front of his store. Police caught up with the man and took him into custody
DUI with a minor Matthew Joseph Baroch, 32, of Street, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police on June 26th near 90th Street and charged with DUI while transporting a minor. Police said Baroch was stopped after swerving out of his lane with his oneyear-old son in the back seat. Officers determined he was under the influence of alcohol, and he was arrested.
Hungary and Finland join Germany By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (July 2, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, Hungarian and Finnish soldiers joined German, Slovakian and Romanian soldiers in their assault on the Soviet Union. Finland had a score to settle with the USSR. and Hungary owed a debt to the German Reich. Prior to World War I, Hungary had been a significant part of the AustroHungarian Empire. The Emperor of Austria was also the King of Hungary and each country had its own Parliament to govern its internal affairs. With the empire’s defeat in WWI, the “Dual Monarchy” was dismembered and the Treaty of Trianon imposed upon the Kingdom of Hungary. Pursuant to that Treaty, the Kingdom of Hungary lost 60 percent of its population, 89 percent of its timber, 84 percent of its iron, 61 percent of its arable land, 74 percent of its public roads, 65 percent of its canals, 62 percent of its railroads, 83 percent of its pig iron, 55 percent of its industrial plants, 100 percent of its gold, silver, copper, mercury and salt mines, and 67 percent of its credit and banking institutions. Industrial output dropped by 65 percent. In addition, the treaty restricted the Hungarian Army to 35,000 men, with no heavy artillery, tanks or air force. After the Nazis took power in Germany, trade was increased with Hungary and in 1938, in the First Vienna Award, over which German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop and Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano presided, Hungary was able to recover some of the territory that it had lost, in the Treaty of Trianon, from Czecho-Slovakia. Pursuant to the Second Vienna Award, two years later, over which the same two Foreign Ministers presided, Hungary was able to recover half of Transylvania, which had been lost to the Kingdom of Romania, in the same treaty. In the meantime, the Hungarian
Celebration of Life Service Joseph Velenovsky, born May 30, 1950, passed away December 21, 2020, at his residence in Georgia. He is survived by his daughter Annie Morgan and his son Joseph Velenovsky III, also a brother Robert Velenovsky and sister Debbie Bova. His good friend Katherine Mohr was by his side at the time of his passing. Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 12, 2021, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland at 11:00 am. There will be a continuation of his life's celebration at Fiesta Park, 145th St. directly following the service. Joseph Velenovsky
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populace moved further to the right, politically, enacting laws restricting Jews, and finally in 1939, giving the Fascist-style Arrow Cross Party, the second highest number of votes in the Parliamentary election. On November 20,1940, Hungary executed the Tripartite Pact and formally allied itself with the German Reich, the Japanese Empire and the Italian Kingdom. These countries would be joined by Slovakia, Croatia and the Kingdoms of Romania, Bulgaria and Thailand. When the German Reich and the Slovak Republic launched their invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, Hungary was not asked to assist. However, many Hungarian officials felt that it ought to participate in order to continue incurring Hitler’s favor regarding further border revisions. The Hungarian City of Kassa was bombed by three planes on June 26, 1941. Kassa was located in the territory recovered by Hungary from Czecho-Slovakia in the First Vienna Award. The Slovakian name of the city is Košice. At the time its population was 67,000. Today it has a population of 242,000 and is the second largest city in Slovakia, behind the capital of Bratislava. The bombing killed and wounded over a dozen people and became the pretext for the Hungarian Declaration of War on the Soviet Union the next day. The Soviets denied responsibility, and no solid evidence was ever presented regarding responsibility. One explanation is that the bombers were Soviet, but that their targets were Slovakian — since Slovakia was now at war with the USSR — and that Soviet maps had not been updated to reflect the border change effected by the First Vienna Award, or they simply made a mistake, intending to bomb Slovakia. Remember when, on April 29,1999, NATO/U.S. forces intended to bomb Serbia, and instead bombed the Bulgarian capital of Sofia? There was no doubt of the identity of the 460 planes sent to bomb 18 Finnish cities on June 25, 1941. In addition, Soviet artillery from the Hanko Naval Base began shelling Finnish targets and the Red Army
was launched against the town of Parikkala, in the southern part of Finland, near the current border with the Russian Federation. The excuse was that Finland had allowed German troops to cross its territory and when the invasion began, there were five German divisions and Luftwaffe units in Finland. In addition, Finland allowed German planes to refuel at its bases and Finnish forces occupied the heretofore autonomous island of Åland, located between Sweden and Finland, in the Baltic Sea, in the mouth of the Gulf of Bothnia. Finnish military leaders were informed of the Reich’s plans for an invasion in May 1941. Between June 3-6, details of military cooperation were discussed in Helsinki. The Finnish government was informed of the negotiations between the military leaders on June 9. Finnish mobilization began six days later. On June 20, 45,000 Finns were evacuated from the border regions. The next day, the Finns were informed that the Axis’ attack would be launched the following morning. At the meeting of the Finnish Parliament, on June 25, 1941, Prime Minister Johan Wilhelm Rangell announced that a “Continuation War” existed between the Republic of Finland and the USSR. This would be a “Continuation” of the “Winter War” between the two countries. Finnish Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim called it a “Holy War.” Finnish President Rysto Ryti declared that this time, “...we are not alone. Germany has decided to wage war against the Soviet Union, and other nations have joined it. The USSR is facing a united front from the White Sea to the Black Sea.” In October 1939, the Soviets, knowing war was imminent, and concerned about the security of Leningrad, had demanded that the border near Leningrad be moved westward to a point 19 miles east of Finland’s second largest city, Viipuri; that Finland cede to the Soviet Union the islands of Suursaari, Tytärsaari and Koivisto in the Gulf of Finland, as well as the Kalastajansaarento Peninsula; and lease the Hanko Peninsula Continued on Page 64
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OBITUARIES JAMES EDWARD FARLOW Ormond Beach James Edward “Eddie” Farlow, age 67, passed away with his loved ones surrounding him on April 29, 2021 in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was born on Feb. 4, 1954 in Salisbury, Maryland, to Elmer T. Farlow and Ruth W. Farlow of Berlin, Maryland, and grew up in the Berlin and Ocean City areas. Ed Farlow “Eddie” was born into the hospitality industry as his grandparents, Jim and Emily Farlow, owned the Lackawanna Restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and was voted senior class president in 1972. An enthusiastic personality, he worked as a DJ at WETT & WKHI radio stations; he was also a writer and editor of local Ocean City newspapers; and worked at the family business, DelMarVa Sport Center, located in West Ocean City. Eddie enjoyed fishing all his life, as well as boating, surfing, kayaking, boat mate and captain, and cooking up great food for good times with family and friends. Eddie was the owner and chef of the Blue Water Café in Berlin, Maryland, before moving to the warmer days and great fishing of the south. While in Georgia he was a realtor and owner of Ecko Estate Sales. After moving to Port Orange, Florida, he and his family owned and operated Salty Dawg Outfitters before his passing. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda Kirby Farlow; sons, David Farlow of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Jeremy Farlow of Vero Beach, Florida; daughter, Kristy and husband, Tony Averill of Marietta, Georgia; and grandchildren, Derrick Averill of Marietta, Georgia, and Adrianna and Tabitha Farlow of Vero Beach, Florida; sister, Dayna Farlow and husband, Dan Weldon, of Seattle, Washington; and brother and wife, Dean and Cathy Farlow of Berlin, Maryland; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews of the Farlow, Whitman family. He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer T. Farlow; mother, Ruth W. Farlow McLaurin; and sister, Debbie Farlow Moore. A beautiful celebration of his life was held on May 2, 2021, on the water in Oak Hill, Florida, by family and friends. “Not a day will go by without you being missed by me and the rest of the family” – Jeremy Farlow. CAROL ANN DAFFIN West Ocean City Carol Ann Daffin, a long-time beautician and contractor, died peacefully on June 19. She was 84. A graduate of Cambridge High
School, she worked for decades in her mother’s beauty shop, a cozy collection of hair-washing sinks and vinylseat hair dryers stuffed into the front room of their house on Choptank Avenue, an old sea captain’s home a stone’s throw from Long Wharf. Ms. Daffin spent her retirement years running her husband’s carpentry business, M&C Daffin Contractors. She Carol Ann Daffin worked with material suppliers and clients, and assembled crews of carpenters led by her husband, adding garages, decks, patios and porches to houses all over Dorchester County. In the evenings, they rode their bikes along Hambrooks Bay. Later, she would live with her daughter in West Ocean City, where she enjoyed her sunset years on the porch chatting with neighbors, going to Lobster Night at the Shark every week, watching her great-granddaughter practice ballet and her great-grandson learn how to ride his bike without training wheels, and snacking on caramel corn from the Boardwalk and chocolate vanilla twists from Dumser’s. She is survived by her grandson, Ryan Abbott; granddaughter-in-law, Melissa Abbott, and their energetic and opinionated children, Miles and
Hazel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Leonard Cannon; her husband, Maurice Daffin; and Donna Abbott, her daughter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org) or Coastal Hospice (www.coastalhospice.org). A viewing was held at Newcomb & Collins Funeral Home in Cambridge on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. A funeral service that Ms. Daffin shared with her beloved daughter was held at the All Faith Chapel in Easton, on Thursday, July 1, 2021. A celebration of the lives of Carol Daffin and Donna Abbott were held at the Marina Deck Restaurant in Ocean City the same day as the service. JONATHAN MONROE Hagerstown Jonathan “Bubba” Monroe passed away suddenly on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on May 5, 1971 in Bethesda, Maryland, he is survived by his mother, Pamela Jean Wadler (Jeffrey) of Ocean Pines, Maryland, and father, Timothy James Monroe, (Georgia) of Frederick, Maryland; and biological father, John Patrick McKnight, Hagerstown, Maryland; and longtime partner, Michele Smith-Johnson of Hagerstown, Maryland.
Also surviving, Jonathan Philip (Nate) Monroe Jr. of Champlin, Minnesota; Andrew Tyler Monroe of Waterford, New York; Jon also helped to raise, Alan (Roll) Lawrence of Salisbury, Amaya Seltzer of Salisbury, Essence Smith, US Navy, Hawaii, and Josiah Johnson of Hagerstown, Maryland. There are four grandchildren, Kailey Isabella Monroe, J. Monroe Khloe Nayva-Ann Monroe, Kash Philip Monroe, Kwynn Jean Monroe and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles whom he loved so much. Jon also left behind two sisters, Veronica Monroe Bishop, Salisbury, Maryland and Melissa Anne Monroe, Berlin, Maryland. He was preceded in death by biological siblings, Christina Jean McKnight and John P. McKnight, Jr. At the time of his death, Jon had worked as a union carpenter in West Virginia. Jon was so charismatic, he had such incredible energy. It was almost a palpable current of electricity in the air when you stood in his presence. His main goal in life was to live it to its fullest and that is exactly what he did. Jon was dichotomy personified, underneath the fun loving surContinued to Page 64
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Continued from Page 62 for 30 years and permit the Soviets to establish a military and naval base there. In exchange, the Soviets offered Ruppelii and Porajärvi in eastern Karelia. When the Finns rejected the Soviet “offer,” Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov, responded that, “Since we civilians can’t achieve anything, the matter has to be left to the military personnel.” Although the plucky Finns initially fought the massive Red Army to a standstill, the outcome was never really in doubt, and in the end, the Soviet Union took everything that it had originally demanded, and more, and gave nothing. The Finns lost 10 percent of their territory, including Viipuri. In the ensuing year, Finland totally revamped its military, purchasing new and modern equipment and requiring all military aged men to undergo training. This resulted in an increase from ten to 16 divisions, from the Winter War, with better equipment. On July 4, the Finns went on the offensive, recapturing all of the lost territory, including Viipuri and Hanko, and a little more. But there they stopped, and they did not join the Germans in the assault on Leningrad, which, if they had, would surely have caused its fall. Everyone thought that the Soviets
would be defeated in a few weeks, and when it didn’t happen that quickly, the Finns began thinking that maybe they didn’t want to go “all in.” And even though they didn’t, Great Britain gave them an ultimatum to withdraw to the pre-Winter War borders, and when they didn’t, the British and the Commonwealth countries declared war on Finland, in December 1941. The U.S. did not follow suit. Finnish deaths were 58,000 in the Continuation War, while 26,000 had died in the Winter War, from a population of 4 million. Because they had not advanced “too far,” and had fought well, Stalin allowed the nation its postwar independence. On July 1, 1941, the 40,000-man Carpathian Group, commanded by Vitéz (“Count”) Ferenc Szombathelyi, was attached to the German Seventeenth Army, commanded by KarlHeinrich von Stülpnagel. Hungary also contributed several fighter and bomber squadrons from its Air Force. At the end of 1941, the Carpathian Group and the air force units were withdrawn, having suffered 4,524 killed, leaving Hungary’s contribution to rear-area security units totaling about 63,000 men. In 1942, Hungary sent its 209,000man Second Army, commanded by Vitéz Gusztáv Jány, to stand with its German Ally. On Dec. 16, 1942, the Soviets launched Operation Little Saturn, attacking between the Italian
Eighth Army and Gen. Jány’s Second Army, which was essentially destroyed, suffering 100,000 dead, 35,000 wounded, and 60,000 prisoners of war. The Second Army was reformed, on August 30, 1944, and took the field under Lajos Veress de Dálnok, in an attempt to defend the Kingdom. It was joined by the newly reformed Third Army, commanded by Vitéz József Heszlényi, which were both destroyed during the Siege of Budapest. Hungary’s butcher’s bill for its alliance with the Axis nations was: (1) at least 235,000 dead soldiers; (2) 270,000 Jews murdered; (3) 28,000 Gypsies murdered; (4) 40,000 civilian deaths; (5) at least 60,000 civilian deaths as a result of the Soviet “liberation;” (6) tens of thousands of Hungarian women raped by the Red Army as it “liberated” their country; (7) the utter destruction of its beautiful capital of Budapest during a months’ long siege; and (8) 50 years of the Communist utopia. This, from a prewar population of 8 million. Next week: The Spanish “Blue Division” 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.
Continued from Page 63 face was a deep and complex man with great passion and insight. Rest in peace Bubba. We are keeping it “dizzy wit da love” here. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. at Burbage Funeral Home, 108 Williams Street Berlin, Maryland. A gathering of family and friends will follow, at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers a donation in his memory may be made to: Bikers without Borders, 10656 Bishopville Road #296, Bishopville, Maryland 21813, Venmo@BWOB-21; or Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea, 13 66th St., Ocean City, Maryland 21842, https://believeintomorrow.z2systems.com/np/clients/belie veintomorrow/donation. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam draws 70 anglers By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 2, 2021) The third annual Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam, held last weekend, was a success, with 70 anglers participating, and over $7,000 in cash and prizes awarded to the winners. “It went amazingly well. Everything ran super smooth. It was a fun time,” said Brian Roberts, creator of the tournament. “We set a new [participation] record and it just blew away all my expectations. I think this will be a building block for next year.” Anglers were permitted to fish in all waters within Worcester County, up to three nautical miles from the shore. They could weigh up to six fish per day and their top three heaviest were combined. Each fish was given a weight point system equal to 100 points per pound. Anglers received a bonus 50 points for each fish released that was deemed alive by the weighmaster. Qualifying fish included flounder, striped bass, bluefish, sea trout, sheepshead, tautog, trigger fish, black sea bass, spot, croaker, cobia, red and black drum and Spanish and king mackerel. Morgan Mericle came in first place with 2,210 points. He brought five bluefish to the Atlantic Tackle scale in West Ocean City over the two-day tournament. They weighed 10.55, 6,
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The winners of the third annual Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam, held last weekend, pose with their checks following the competition.
5.5, 4.45 and 3.8 pounds. He was awarded $4,000. Mike Rosa and Daniel Son tied for second place with 1,260 points. Rosa caught a 12.6-pound bluefish. Son reeled in bluefish weighing 5.2, 3.75, 3.55 and 3.55 pounds. They both won $1,500. Zachary Ditmars came in third place with 1,250 points. He hooked a
9.85-pound bluefish. Ditmars received $1,530. Of the 70 participants this year, about 40 were new to the event. They traveled from Louisiana, Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Several who live locally also competed. “It was a great success. Everyone
had a good time,” Roberts said. “It’s the White Marlin Open of kayak fishing.” The Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam continues to grow each year. The inaugural event in 2019 drew 34 anglers and $7,000 was awarded to the winners. The 2020 edition was even bigger, with 47 participating and a $7,425 purse.
Ocean City Tuna Tournament set for July 9-11 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 2, 2021) The Ocean City Fishing Center has been busy with activity, and not just on the weekends, so Ocean City Tuna Tournament organizers anticipate this year’s event could see a large turnout. “Friday, Saturday and Sunday are big fishing days, but we’ve been consistently busy during the week, compared to past seasons,” said Becca Haskell, co-director of the tournament. “If [the good fishing] continues and the weather is good, we expect an exceptional tournament.” Haskell said the fishing center has received numerous inquiries about the tournament, which is scheduled to take place July 9-11. Several teams have already preregistered, Haskell
added. Participants are encouraged to register in advance and will receive incentives for doing so. Early registration for the tournament ends Friday, July 2, at 5 p.m. The cost is $1,000 to enter. Those who register early will receive a $100 gift card to Micky Fins. Final registration will take place Thursday, July 8, from 3-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City. Altogether, there are 17 added entry-level calcuttas for the 2021 competition. The cost to enter them ranges from $200 to $5,000. Teams may sign up for one or all of the added entry-level categories, which, if they place on the top of the leader board, could substantially in-
crease the amount of prize money they receive. Added entries: Level A $500 Single Largest Tuna - Daily Level B $500 Heaviest Stringer Daily Level C $500 - Winner Takes All Level D $700 Boats 35’ & Under Winner Takes All Level E $1,200 Boats 36-51’ - Winner Takes All Level F $2,200 Boats 52’ & Up Winner Takes All Level G $3,000 Heaviest Stringer Jackpot - Winner Takes All Level H $5,000 Jackpot Single Largest Tuna - Winner Takes All Level I $500 50/30/20 Split Level J $1,000 50/30/20 Split Level K $2,500 50/30/20 Split
Level L $300 Single Largest Dolphin Level M $300 Single Largest Wahoo Level N $500 Single Largest Bluefin Tuna Level O $500 On the Board Reward “A” Level P $1,500 On the Board Reward “B” Level Q $200 Charity Donation 50/50 Split. Fifty percent will go to the singles largest tuna and 50 percent to a selected charity, which this year is Fishing For Muscular Dystrophy (FFMD), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and offshore fishing team that has a strategic alliance with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) whose purpose is “Fighting Muscle Disease.” See SEVENTEEN Page 67
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The Fishizzle crew came in first place in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 42nd annual Small Boat Tournament dolphin division with a 15-pound fish, weighed last Saturday at Sunset Marina. The team took home $9,963 for the catch.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 2, 2021) A good number of fish were brought to the Sunset Marina scale last weekend during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 42nd annual Small Boat Tournament. Of the 59 boats, nine stayed inshore, while the rest went offshore. Two boats entered both the inshore
and offshore divisions. Forty-five of the groups fished last Saturday. A total of $30,110 was awarded to the winners. “It went great. We had more boats than anticipated and we weighed a lot of fish,” said Ocean City Marlin Club President Boz Jefferson. “We couldn’t be happier. Every-
thing ran smoothly,” Jefferson continued. Tournament winners: Offshore division: Billfish release: Carol’s Teakettle, 100 points, white marlin release Tuna: first, Tellum, 74 pounds, $9,292.50; second, Four Eights, 71.5 pounds, $2,011.50; and third, InSee SEVENTEEN Page 67
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Seventeen OCTT calcuttas available to enter Continued from Page 65 Levels C, D, E, F, I, J and K are split between Single Largest and Heaviest Stringer. Levels D, E, F, I, J and K - Can only win in one category, Single Largest or Heaviest Stringer, not both. The cost to go across the board with the $1,000 entry fee for boats 52 feet and larger is $20,000; $19,000 for boats 36-51 feet; and $18,500 for boats 35 feet and smaller. The Level H Pro Tuna Jackpot Winner Takes All costs $5,000 to enter, but it pays off for the angler with the heaviest single tuna as long as he or she signs up for the calcutta. In 2020, 19 of the tournament’s 32 boats entered the calcutta and the pot totaled $90,000. Turnout was much lower than usual for the 2020 tournament because of Tropical
Storm Fay. For 2021, tournament fishing is permitted Friday through Sunday, July 9-11. Anglers will fish two of the three days. Boats can leave either the Ocean City or Indian River inlets. Catches will be weighed at the Ocean City Fishing Center from 48:30 p.m. next Friday and Saturday, and until 7 p.m. Sunday. There is no cost to watch the weigh-ins, which are open to the public. There will also be vendors set up near the weigh-ins. “Tuna fishing all around this month has been awesome,” Haskell said. “We’ve seen yellowfin, bluefin and some good size big eyes, so we’re anticipating a good tournament.” Prize money will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-heaviest single tuna and the largest total catch
weight. Each boat may weigh up to five fish per day to compete for a two-day total pound catch. There is a 30-pound minimum weight requirement for all eligible tournament tuna (yellowfin, bluefin and big eye). Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in the Park Place Jewelers Ladies Division. A $1,500 award will be presented to the female angler who catches the largest tuna. Prizes of $1,000 and $500 will be distributed to second and third place, respectively. The Yeti Cooler Junior Angler division is for youth 16 and younger. The winner will receive $1,000. Cash prizes of $500 and $250 will be presented to junior anglers who land the second- and third-heaviest fish.
There will also be prize money of $2,500, $1,000 and $500 for the first-, second- and third-largest dolphin. The minimum weight for dolphin is 20 pounds. Since several wahoo have been caught during the tournament over the years, organizers added a division for the fish in 2016. The calcutta is also available this year. Minimum weight is 20 pounds. For more information about the Tuna Tournament, call 410-213-1121 or visit www.octunatournament.com. Despite being modified a few times due to weather and fishing conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Fay, the 33rd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament was still considered a success. Thirty-two boats were entered and a total of $346,995 was awarded to the winners.
More than $30K tourney payout Continued from Page 66 sured Game, 55 pounds, $1,341 Dolphin: first, Fishizzle, 15 pounds, $9,963; Oppor-Tuna-Ty Too, 13 pounds, $2,682 Inshore division: Bluefish: first, Lost Time, 8.5 pounds, $810; second, Grady Lady, .5 pounds, $630 Flounder: first (tie), Catfish, 3.5 pounds, $655; Lost Time, 3.5 pounds, $655; second (tie), Fish Frenzi, 3 pounds; Ready or Not, 3 pounds, $315
Also winning bluefish calcutta money: Job Site (Anonymous), 2.5 pounds, $157.50; B. Marie 2, 2.5 pounds, $157.50 Sea bass: first, Catfish, 2.5 pounds, $810; second (tie), B. Marie 2, 1.5 pounds, $472.50; Catfish, 1.5 pounds; Fish Frenzi, 1.5 pounds; Job Site, 1.5 pounds, $157.50 “Everyone was happy to be able to fish. The weather was great,” Jefferson said. “All around, it was a good event. We hope all of our tournaments go as well as this.”
Marlin Club’s 39th Canyon Kick Off held this weekend By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 2, 2021) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 39th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament begins today and runs until Sunday. Marlin Club President Boz Jefferson said the Kick Off is typically the biggest tournament in terms of turnout for the club. Most people who participate are boat club members and compete in the tournament annually. It is free for boat club members to participate in the tournament. Fishing days are Friday through Sunday, July 2-4. Participants will fish two of the three days. Boats may leave from the Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. Final registration was yesterday, Thursday. Weigh-ins will take place from 57:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City each day. 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. 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. An awards banquet is planned for Sunday. Fifty-four boats participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Canyon Kick Off last year, and $78,300 was distributed among the winners. For more information, call 410213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.
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Always shelter for lightning By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (July 2, 2021) Some people understand the dangers of lightning and some people don’t. We often get asked, why the lifeguards make people leave the beach when it is just thundering or a little bit of lightning, or perhaps it might appear to be a nice sunny day. To understand the criteria that the beach patrol uses before clearing the beach for your safety you must understand the technology that is available for early warning of severe weather as well as the true hazards associated with lightning, especially as it relates to the beach environment. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is in constant contact with the weather service and is aware of the current weather situation at all times. Recent developments in lightning detection and monitoring technologies give us more accurate and timely information on potentially dangerous developing cloud-to-ground lightning and we use this information to help assure you and your family’s safety. With the launch of NOAA’s most advanced weather satellites ever developed (GOES-R and GOES-S), in the last few years, real-time lightning detection is more accurate and readily available than ever and will assist us in providing early warning of these deadly events. The people that don’t understand the dangers of lightning have no idea that the beach is probably one of the worst places to be when lightning is near. Most people know that being in the water is dangerous, but they feel a bit safer on the beach. This is a dangerous assumption. In fact, all documented cases of lightning strikes in Ocean City have been when people were on the beach and lightning was still in the area. So please follow the directions of the lifeguards
when they clear the beach due to storm activity. The beach patrol’s operations center is monitoring the current weather as well as being alert to situations where there is a sudden change in weather patterns that will potentially impact our area. Many times, weather conditions vary from one end of Ocean City to the other. I have seen it many times to be sunny and mild in the south by the Boardwalk and lightning and showers just nine miles north. There are many documented cases throughout the country of people being hit by lightning while the sun is shining (called a bolt from the blue). The beach patrol is not only in constant contact with the weather service, but we have constant communication with each other up and down the beach as well. The guards know when lightning has been spotted in an area and will alert our duty officer in the beach patrol’s operations center. The beach patrol, like other modern emergency services, relies on two-way radio systems as well as semaphore and a whistle system. The beach patrol’s primary concern is your safety and we will clear the beach if we feel you are not safe. While vacationing on the beach in Ocean City you may or may not notice the lifeguards communicating with each other, but please heed their warnings and leave the beach if asked to do so, even if you do not see lightning. Due to constant monitoring of the weather and their communication systems, they are aware of dangers that you might not be able to see. A beach is listed as one of the most vulnerable places to be during an electrical storm, according to weather researchers. The Ocean City Beach Patrol will clear the beach if lightning is spotted in the area. After making sure all beach patrons have been warned (whether or not they heed our warning and leave) lifeguards then take cover to the back of
the beach for their safety. No one is permitted back on the beach until there has been no lightning for 30 minutes. Beach patrol supervisors will then patrol the beach in covered vehicles to make sure that everyone is staying off the beach. You would be amazed at how many beach patrons want to argue or give excuses why they are out on the beach when there is visible lightning. Several years ago, shortly after we cleared the beach due to lightning in the area and after the last stragglers left the beach, one of our guard stands on 127th Street was struck by lightning. This is concrete evidence of the need to heed the lifeguards’ orders to get off the beach immediately (do not even take time to pack up) when lightning is nearby. The lightning strike during this brief but powerful thunderstorm resulted in splintering and burning the stand’s wood, and sending sparks and nails shooting outward. The people watching from nearby balconies got to witness the danger of lightning first hand. However, there are some people who still don’t realize the dangers. It is very unsettling to try to reason with people that their life is in danger. I realize they might not have seen lightning, but we are only trying to do our job and keep everyone safe. We have over 100 lifeguards scanning the beach and we are in close contact with weather communications. Thirty minutes is not too long to wait to catch that wave and actually live to talk about it.
Capt. Butch Arbin has been with the beach patrol for 49 years. With that experience he has been involved with 10 documented and confirmed lightning strikes involving people. The worst case occurred about 38 years ago in the area of North Division Street when a group of individuals were warned to leave the beach but instead they insisted on staying and huddled under their umbrella. Unfortunately for them and their loved ones at home it was the last bad decision they would ever make. A single bolt of lightning killed all four instantly. The surf rescue technicians left the safety of the buildings where they had retreated for cover and performed lifesaving measures; the end result was four fatalities. Stories like this are scary, yet still we get concerns from beach patrons about sharks and questions like, “Is it safe to be in the ocean?” But lightning is a real and present danger that is emphasized by the following statistics: Seventeen people were killed by lightning last year, two weeks ago a golfer was killed in New See OBEY Page 69
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Continued from Page 68 Jersey, in a recent 12 year period Maryland ranked 25th in lightning deaths with an average of over one per year, while in that same period there were no incidents involving sharks. In fact, Maryland has never even had one documented shark attack in the entire history of the state. There is some confusion about where is the most dangerous place to be during a storm since our surf rescue technicians clear the water first. This isn’t because it is more dangerous in the water but rather because it takes far more time for a person in the water to exit and then gather their belongings before leaving the beach. As your surf rescue technician is informed of an approaching storm, they will signal everyone out of the ocean and inform them of the situation. As soon as they see visible lightning, they will signal everyone on “their” beach to quickly take cover off the beach. The surf rescue technician will then assure that everyone they are responsible for has been warned of the dangerous situation and then they too will quickly seek safety off the beach. Your surf rescue technician does not go off duty but finds a safe location just off the beach while continuing to warn people to stay off the beach until they
receive the “all clear.” Once the “all clear” is given they will return to their post and you can return to your beach activities. Remember… “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors”, This is for your safety!!! Ocean City is famous for its clean, safe and fun beach and ocean, and that is what brings you here and keeps you coming back. However, when conditions make it unsafe to be on the beach or in the ocean, the beach patrol is committed to providing for you and your family’s safety so that you can return another day. Enjoy the beach but please do so in a safe manner and listen to the lifeguard on duty in all matters. One thing that you can always do to remain safe is talk to your lifeguard about current beach conditions each day and limit beach activity to a time when lifeguards are on duty. To get current information about the beach patrol as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, you can follow the beach patrol on Instagram or “like us” on the Official OCBP Facebook page. If interested in working as part of this exciting organization next season talk to your surf rescue technician (lifeguard) or visit our website,
(July 2, 2021) Swim Ocean City is hosting its ninth annual Ocean Games open water swim on Saturday, July 17, to raise funds for research and increase awareness of brain injuries and promote the positive effects that sports have on the brain and body. Ocean Games is one of the few oceanbased marathon swimming events offered on the entire East Coast. It attracts participants of all ages and levels, from first-time open water swimmers to experienced marathoners. The Ocean Games features a WOWSA-sanctioned series of 3- and 9mile open water swims along the Atlantic coastline. The swim also offers a two- or three-person team 9-mile relay. The 9-mile swim starts at 10 a.m. Depending on the current that day the race will either start or finish at Caroline Street and 145th Street. The 3-mile swim starts at noon. Depending on the current that day, the 3mile swim will start at 46th Street and end at 145th Street or start at 93rd Street and end at Caroline Street. “We are excited to be able to host
Ocean Games this year after having to cancel it last year due to covid. Lots of open water swims across the country were canceled last year and many canceled again this year. We are excited about a big turnout this year,” said Corey Davis, Ocean Games race director. After experiencing a traumatic brain injury in 2006, Davis worked with the team at Johns Hopkins’ Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program to return to his previously active lifestyle. To give back to the program that helped him so much, Davis founded the Ocean Games as a way to raise funds for the Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program and local charities. Since its debut in 2013, the Ocean Games has raised over $120,000 for the Johns Hopkins Program and local charities. Ocean Games is widely supported through grants and many local Ocean City businesses. Open to novices and seasoned athletes alike, Ocean Games offers something for everyone, allowing for the perfect open water or beach experience in a safe and structured environment. For more information, visit www.oceangamesus.org.
www.ococean.com/ocbp. We can’t wait to be a part of your fun experiences in Ocean City, because we are
glad you are here, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”
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Business owners still seeing benefits from outdoor seats By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 2, 2021) The days of tables and chairs set up in local restaurant and bar parking lots, blocking spaces typically reserved for vehicles, are officially numbered. But in Ocean City and across Worcester County — on the heels of more than a year’s worth of evidence that many people prefer open air dining and drinking — an array of business owners are taking strides to make their little temporary setups permanent. On July 1, with the lifting of Gov. Larry Hogan’s State of Emergency, the clock began ticking toward the end of a covid-19-fueled order that allowed for businesses to set up temporary outdoor seating areas. The Worcester County Commissioners gave owners outside of town limits 60 days to make arrangements before requiring them to remove their temporary configurations. Inside Ocean City, resort officials were even more generous, giving business owners until the end of the year. Ocean City Zoning Analyst Carter Finney said via email that the city received 66 applications for temporary outdoor seating. He added that he did not know how many asked to have that seating declared permanent. “It is hard to track exactly how many were made permanent because at that point they would have been made to file for a standard building permit through our standard review process,” he said. “The main ones that we were able to track that were made permanent were the ones required to have Planning Commission site plan approval and/or an approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals such as Antipasti and Beach Barrels.” And then there were some business owners — like Matt Bayline, the owner and manager of Duffy’s Tavern on 129th Street — who decided to add more space outdoors after seeing how much people responded to the open air concept. “Covid made us realize the value of
the outdoor space,” he said. Bayline has had an outdoor patio for years, which he decided to spruce up with new seats and tables during the pandemic. Now, he is adding a new bar area, which is under construction and set for completion sometime in mid-July. “This is something we’ve wanted, we’ve talked about for a while,” Bayline said of the new project. “I think that people in the post-covid world … outdoor space is going to be at a premium. Elderly, high risk people are still going to take a lot of precautions.” Bayline added that the online application process implemented during covid made it easy to obtain the necessary permits to build the new bar — which will add 12 seats — and that he had no trouble working with city officials throughout the process. “The covid process is so different now. We do everything online,” he said. “I used to have to go down to City Hall 14 times and talk to somebody and turn in plans, and go to this office, and go to that office. Now I just put in an application online … it’s been much easier.” Worcester County Zoning Administrator Kristen Tremblay said four businesses outside of town limits — Pines Public House & Eatery, Shark on the Harbor, The Grove Market and The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood House — were issued temporary permits for outdoor spaces. “I am in preliminary discussions with all four to obtain permanent outdoor seating and am more than happy to assist any other restaurants who may be interested in adding outdoor seating on a permanent basis,” Tremblay said via email. Joe White, the owner of The Shrimp Boat off of Route 611, said he saw benefits after adding more space outdoors during the pandemic. While he technically did not add more seats — his changes included expanding his outdoor area to move seats that were indoors, outside — he likes the flexibility that the extra space provides.
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The outdoor patio at Duffy’s Tavern on 129th Street, which owner Matt Bayline gave an upgrade to last year when the covid-19 pandemic hit and indoor dining restrictions were implemented.
“I can move the indoor seats back indoors, I just didn’t think people were ready to sit that close together at once,” White explained of keeping the space after distancing restrictions eased up several weeks ago. He added that if his plans come to fruition as expected, given the accommodating nature of county officials to date, he likely will not have permanent seating until sometime in 2022. White
expects that the desire to sit outdoors will remain for a while, though, especially considering how adamant some people were to keep sitting outside, even after indoor seating was available. “The wildest thing last year was we could have a rainy day and people would still sit outside and eat,” White said. “They would hunker down under the umbrellas but they wouldn’t come inside for anything.”
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