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A young man shows his patriotic spirit on the Fourth of July by holding a flag as he walks along the Boardwalk downtown.

Beach Patrol holiday rescues sink Lack of rip current dangers leads to precipitous drop in lifesaving over last year

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) With colorful umbrellas lining the shores and people of all ages swimming in the waves, members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol were busy over the holiday weekend, but nowhere near as busy as they have been in the past.

The total number of rescues guards made fell way below last year’s July 4 numbers, and both beachgoers and Beach Patrol members can thank ocean conditions.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) The fate of the notyet-planned sports complex off Route 50 in Berlin, just north of Stephen Decatur High School, is teetering on a pin as efforts to put county government’s purchase of the proposed 95.6-acre property for $7.15 million to a public vote were a success this week.

Slobodan Trendic, a spokesman for a group billing itself as the People for Fiscal Responsibility Committee announced on Wednesday that the petition to put the purchase of the property to a countywide vote garnered 5,093 valid signatures, or 599 more than required.

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Park and ride lot seen as part of town growth plan Shuttle hours cut to reflect little demand by riders

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Swimmers wade out into the ocean beside the pier in downtown Ocean City on the Fourth of July in front of colorful beach umbrellas lined up along the shore. Beach Patrol employees said the number of water rescues was way down this holiday weekend because of the calmness of the waves.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) It’s a familiar experience for tourists and residents alike: driving around downtown Ocean City’s side streets and parking lots on busy summer days, hoping for a vehicle to exit a space so they can pull in, unload their beach gear, and set up on the hot sand within walking distance of the inlet, pier and Boardwalk attractions.

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Park and ride still has possibilities Continued from Page 1 many people choose to circle the municipal lots and paid street parking repeatedly before they will drive 2.2 miles over the Route 50 bridge, park in a lot that almost always has open spaces, and use public transportation to access their destinations.

The roughly 700-space West Ocean City Park & Ride, while arguably out of the way, is a free alternative to wasting valuable beach time looking for a parking space that could push $10 to $20 depending on duration.

Today, Transit Manager Robert Shearman said in an email that the lot becomes more popular during downtown special events, but day-today usage falls short of where it was pre-covid. As a result, transportation officials recently opted to stop shuttle service, which runs from the lot on Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City to the South Division Street Transit Station, after 11 p.m., as opposed to running it until 2 a.m.

“The bus has been running nearly empty after 11 p.m., which is when the last Shore Transit buses for the day make their connections there,” Shearman said. “We adjusted our published end time to 11 p.m. accordingly. This allows us to use that additional bus on the Coastal Highway route instead, where it is needed to help meet the demand and reduce overcrowding.”

The change is not a hard-and-fast cutoff, though, as Shearman added that the bus will still accommodate riders in the west end lot on an asneeded basis.

“Riders who ask our drivers, or call our dispatch office, or even simply show up on our CCTV cameras need-

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The West Ocean City Park & Ride typically has a lot of open spaces, even during large events.

ing to make a trip across the bridge have been accommodated as promptly as we reasonably can,” Shearman said. “In effect, after 11 p.m. we are managing the park & ride service in more of an ‘on-demand’ fashion.”

Shearman said the overall ridership from the park and ride so far this year has been between 500 and 600 people.

“That counts two-way trips, so the distinct number of riders is probably about half of that,” he explained. “In our observation, the majority of those transfer from Shore Transit. I’m not able to put a firm number on how many are organically using the lot, but anecdotally I’ve not observed more than maybe a few dozen cars in there on any given day so far this summer. (Once again, that excludes special event days.)”

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pleted in 2003 to help alleviate parking issues downtown. At the time, officials envisioned the large lot filling up with tourists who would board a shuttle to the inlet with their chairs, towels, umbrellas, coolers and other gear for a day at the beach and then catch a ride back to their cars at the end of the day.

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Resort sees big daytime crowds for holiday Some venues report drop in nighttime customers following busy afternoons

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) Nearby perfect beach weather had people out in droves at the beach, Boardwalk and beyond last holiday weekend, although at least one business owner said activity died down earlier than normal when the sun went down.

“It’s like somebody told everybody to be home in bed by 10:30,” Fish Tales Bar and Grille owner Shawn Harman said of the late-night scenes at his 21st Street business Friday through Monday.

“We were busy all day,” he continued. “But usually on the Saturday of Fourth of July weekend we end up closing the kitchen at 10 because you can’t get through the crowd, and we didn’t have that problem this year.”

Harman speculated that the lull was a result of people not wanting to go out and spend money with the state of the economy, and the fact that fewer American college students are in town working.

“Everybody that works here is a J1 [foreign student] and they’re saving their money,” he said.

On the bright side, Harman said

he believes he made enough during the days to make up for slower nighttime action. On July 4, Fish Tales hosted its annual hot dog eating contest, which Harman said brought a record number of spectators.

“It was probably one of the best crowds I’ve had for watching the hot dog contest,” he said.

The beach and Boardwalk were also jam packed nearly all weekend.

Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin said a Boardwalk business owner told him that they set records for the number of people they had coming in and out on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

City-sponsored events held July 3 and 5 brought crowds as well.

In lieu of fireworks on July 4 due to a last-minute cancelation by the vendor, city officials expanded its regular Sundaes in the Park event on Sunday at Northside Park with a free concert and small fireworks show.

City Manager Terry McGean said that the event, which is held weekly on Sundays throughout the summer, attracted more people than normal.

He also said that many people were in town throughout the weekend.

“It seems like we had a good, family crowd,” McGean said.

Susan Jones, the executive director of the OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said in an email Tuesday

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The Ocean City Boardwalk was busy on Sunday afternoon, after threatening rain clouds began to part. Crowds were seen flocking to popular eateries to get ice cream, taffy, and fries, as well as walking in and out of T-shirt shops and arcades.

that the weekend overall was “solid” for lodgings, even with bookings getting off to a slow start at the beginning.

“Friday was a bit slow with Saturday and Sunday filling up for many hotels,” she said. “Currently, bookings are very last-minute with visitors

waiting to see what the weather predictions are.”

The city also hosted a small, more intense fireworks show downtown Tuesday, which was pushed to later in the evening because of a storm that blew through around the time they were set to start.

Three-day rescue total falls to 30 from 598 Continued from Page 1 Lt. Mike Stone said Tuesday that the holiday weekend, from Saturday through Monday, seemed pretty normal for rescues, emergency calls and lost and found children.

“I wouldn’t say it was overly crowded,” he said. “Just a normal busy Sunday in July, a nice crowd on the Boardwalk, just a nice weekend.”

According to the exact numbers, Beach Patrol members responded to five emergency calls, 42 lost-andfound children and 30 rescues within

the three-day period.

Last year, during the first post covid summer season, they responded to 23 emergency calls, 45 lost-and-found children, and 598 rescues from Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5, 2021.

In 2020, the rescue numbers were closer to last year’s numbers, with more than 370 reported over the three-day Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt.

Butch Arbin said in an email this

week that the lower number of rescues this year is attributed to the calmness of the water.

“Rescues are less dependent on the size of the crowd. They are a factor of the ocean conditions,” Arbin said.

“Over 95 percent of our rescues are a result of rip currents … We had a large number at the beginning of our season due to ocean conditions. This past weekend the ocean was calm.”

He added that the beach and Boardwalk were as busy as ever during the holiday weekend.

Before Memorial Day weekend, Arbin said that about 100 full-time and 40 part-time Beach Patrol employees were starting on the department’s payroll when shifts officially started on May 28.

He said the season was set to begin with about 75 guard stands erected in the sand across Ocean City’s 10 miles of beach. The number of guards was slated to increase from there, with more training scheduled and more people joining the fleet throughout the summer.

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Land purchase heads for vote Continued from Page 1 forts, all registered voters in Worcester County will be given the opportunity to vote on Bill 22-8 related to the funding of the sports complex project,” Trendic said in a press release.

“We would like to thank the more than 70 volunteers throughout the entire county who worked hard to help us gather the required signatures. We also wish to thank the Worcester County voters who supported our efforts by signing the petition.”

On April 19, the Worcester County Commissioners voted to purchase the tract and planned to have the money come out of the $11.2 million in bonds earmarked for financing a portion of the costs associated with designing, engineering, construction, equipping, and furnishing of a potential sports complex.

But during a commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young told the commissioners the bond could not be used to purchase the property, even if the purchase is approved.

He said he originally thought the money could be used for that purpose, but after reviewing the capital improvement plan, property of that nature must be purchased with grant money.

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Worcester County Commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting were accused on Tuesday of being against the development of the proposed sports complex on Route 50 by Commissioner Joe Mitrecic. The discussion, while heated at times, started out as being about the potential of a referendum on the November ballot to approve or deny bonding for the facility, though it has since been discovered that bonds cannot be used to purchase the property.

Since bond money can’t be used, Young said the county must find a new source of funds. That revelation led Commissioner Chip Bertino, who has opposed this project from the outset, to move to cancel the contract.

Commissioner Jim Bunting, who was similiarly opposed, seconded the motion.

Sports complex advocate Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, however, suggested the board continue to work on finding funding until September. If all roads lead to dead ends, he said

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said he would rather let a private entity come in. Unfortunately, he added, you cannot find a soul who wants to do that.

Commissioner Diana Purnell, whose district encompasses a large portion of the county’s Black community, had been relatively quiet for the meeting, told Bertino and Bunting that the way signatures were collected during the Memorial Day parade on Flower Street was “disgusting.”

She described people wearing cardboard placards on their back, walking through the parade grounds, talking to the residents about the sportsplex, and saying the taxes will go up.

“A lot of them didn’t even know what they were talking about,” Purnell said. “The whole thing was that taxes would go up…the taxes aren’t going to go up.”

Purnell said during her eight years as a commissioner, she has supported situations in other districts but when she needs support for her own community, she cannot get it.

“I am really ticked,” she said of people going into the community that never asks for money to pay for something that benefits it. “That to me is disgraceful. I would never do that to one of you.”

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He also criticized how the People for Fiscal Responsibility Committee obtained the required signatures, saying they would approach people in store parking lots and ask if they wanted to sign a petition against the sports complex. The person may not have been against the sports complex, but the petitioner was not transparent about what the petition was about, according to Mitrecic.

He also said the measure will probably fail on the ballot.

“You’re against this, you’ve been against it from day one,” Mitrecic told Bertino and Bunting. “Say you’re against it…tell them flat out, ‘I don’t want the sports complex.’”

Bertino, Bunting, and Commissioner Ted Elder voted against the purchase of the property back in April.

Bertino said the question is specific to the bond issue, then asked Mitrecic if most people do not want to spend the money to issue the bond to pay for the sportsplex if he would extrapolate from that.

Mitrecic said if that happens, he will extrapolate that their taxes are not going to go up.

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Purchase contract survives cancelation vote Elder said he spoke to people on Flower Street who were concerned about the ingress and egress from the development, saying there was too much traffic there already.

He also said for Purnell to cast aspersions is wrong and that he votes on what he believes is for the good of the county.

“The people I talked to around that area … the ones I talked to did not want the sports complex,” Elder said.

Still, Purnell said she has supported projects like sewers on Lewis Road, and while she did not want to

bring race into the discussion, she asked what the problem was with putting things in a black community.

Bertino wanted to clear the record and say his motion was to cancel the contract for the selected location, not stop or suspend the pursuit of a sports complex.

After hearing enough, Mitrecic told the other commissioners the discussion went too far before finishing with his two cents on Vince Gisriel, a member of the committee who served on the Ocean City Council with the Mitrecic.

Gisriel, Mitrecic said, is one of the two most prepared councilmen who ever served as a city councilman in Ocean City. He read everything, made lots of notes, and had some of the same traits as members of the county commissioners.

But, Mitrecic added, Gisriel never brought one economic development idea to the table. Instead, his plan was to “cut, cut, cut.”

“Until they allow the county to start printing money, people in Worcester will see it as an added tax,” Mitrecic said.

While the commissioner said he thinks the sportsplex is a winner, he said he understands others don’t.

Mitrecic then told the other commissioners if they want to be against the sportsplex, at least bring an idea to the table to increase economic development.

“It’s not going to get easier,” he said. “Bring it forward, any idea, bring it forward.”

When Bertino’s motion to cancel the contract was put to a vote, it failed 3-4, with Bunting and Elder voting in favor of the measure.

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Commissioners agree on rescue money split

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners came up with a plan for nearly $8.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds that incorporates helping the fire and EMS services in the county and getting broadband to rural areas.

The commissioners held a work session on Tuesday to figure out how to use the ARPA funds, just two weeks after holding a public hearing on the matter.

During the public hearing, many residents asked that the money be used for getting fast and reliable internet to neglected rural areas. The issue came to light during the pandemic, when students were forced to do schoolwork from home using an internet connection.

Some families without a highspeed internet connection were able to set up hotspots while others were forced to go into the nearest municipality or a friend’s place to connect.

County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said the board previously voted to give money to fire and EMS for one-time capital improvement projects and the rest to broadband.

But to move forward, Young needed to know how much to give fire

and EMS. Once that amount is determined, he said, county staff will reach out to the three most active internet providers in the area.

Young added that he believes all three companies, including Talkie and Choptank, will be agreeable to a match that allows the funds to go further.

Weston Young In total, the county has $8,667,000 to divvy out.

Commissioner Jim Bunting moved to have $1.5 million go to fire and

EMS, which would be subject to determining uses. The remaining $7,167,00, Bunting added, will go to broadband.

Young said the county fire and EMS came to the commissioners with a list of $4.6 million in unmet needs, and the understanding was they would provide a list and pick the projects because they are the experts in their field. The list was not before the commissioners on Tuesday.

The money given to fire and EMS also must go toward expenses and not salaries, and the money would be split however the leadership at each

department seems fit.

“They have a big list for us, as has been discussed,” Young said.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said he supported giving money to broadband, but also meeting fire and EMS halfway on what they requested, or $2.3 million.

“If someone is having a heart attack, all the internet in the world isn’t going to help them,” he said.

When it came to a vote, Bunting’s measure of giving fire and EMS $1.5 million with the rest going to broadband passed, 6-1. Mitrecic was the lone nay vote.

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“I think really the thought about it is, it’s one of those things that’s more planning for the future and having it knowing that things were going to grow, knowing that parking needs were going to increase,” McGean said. “Honestly, it’s one of those things to allow for future growth more than anything else.”

Shortly before the pandemic, resort officials made the shuttle to and

from the lot free most days as part of a series of recommended parking changes to help boost revenues. The shuttle is still free today, except during designated special events.

While the park and ride is not inside city limits, McGean said the town owns the land, but makes no money off it, as it is free to park there. And while some revenue is likely lost, he said the total is not enough to be a major concern.

“I suspect we are losing money …

It’s a service we provide. The bus system as a whole, we lose money on,” McGean said And despite tossing around the possibility of using a portion of the park and ride lot for employee housing last year, McGean said there have not been any serious discussions about using the property for anything else.

“There was a little bit of talk about putting employee housing out there but zoning-wise that wasn’t going to work,” he said.

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Downtown business owner hindered by sidewalk work

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The sidewalk in front of Soprano’s Pizza on Baltimore Avenue near the corner of Caroline Street was torn up for the entire day on June 28 as crews from State Highway Administration contractor Team Cam LLC upgraded the corners for ADA compliance.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) The sidewalks along the corners of Baltimore Avenue are nearly all up-to-date and federally compliant after a few weeks of state construction work that concluded just before the large crowds arrived for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

And while the State Highway Administration-hired crews were mostly in and out, one business owner had some complaints that forced some further smoothing over.

Soprano’s Pizza owner Jarek Struk said last week that he was forced to significantly delay the opening of his Caroline Street shop on June 28 as crews tore up and replaced the side-

walk in front of it.

“They made me close from 11 to 4 because the whole entire sidewalk was just messed up,” Struk said on July 1.

The disruption was a big one for the shop owner, who said he was unaware that the work would be happening and did not even know who to call to get answers or complain. He said that he was not able to open that day until about 5:30 p.m. because the sidewalk was still closed off and work was ongoing.

“I’m pretty sure I lost some business until they left,” he said. “You wouldn’t want walk in this mess, to be honest with you.”

The mess, as Struk described it, consisted of crews completely tearing up the sidewalk in front of his store, making it impassable, and replacing the concrete. Some pedestrians were unable to access the store without crossing the street, Struk said, and vibrations from a large device used to complete the work cracked one of his windows, among other inconveniences. Most notably, he criticized the timing.

“It’s not supposed to be done right now on the Fourth of July week, on one of the best weeks we have in the season,” he said.

Struk has owned and operated Soprano’s Pizza on the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Caroline Street for the last decade and said that he had not experienced anything like the disruption that occurred on June 28. He said he reached out to the city, which had nothing to do with the work as it was a state project, and as of last week, had not spoken to anyone at the state level.

That all changed this week, though, when SHA Assistant District Engineer for Construction Brett Deane paid Struk a visit.

“Basically, it was a misunderstanding, property boundaries and things like that,” Deane said Wednesday. “[Struk] didn’t understand what we were doing. When we explained what we needed to do in regards to getting ADA approval, he understood.”

Deane said he talked with Struk Tuesday, listened to his concerns, and came up with a plan to return in See STATE Page 13

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Margaritaville developers in favor of parking code change

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) Allowing stacked valet parking for downtown development — and the means for doing it — is just a council vote away from becoming part of Ocean City’s code.

And as debates simmer down and final details are tweaked, the project that was the catalyst for the amendment — a planned 13-story Margaritaville resort downtown — will also likely move closer to approval. With that, a change that would lessen the planning commission’s role in early project reviews is even more appealing to the developer of that project than the original version.

On June 28, City Council members voted 6-1 to advance a zoning code amendment that would allow developers of projects in the downtown and upper downtown districts that require 100 spaces or more to meet 20 percent of their parking obligations with stacked spaces staffed by a designated valet and comprehensive parking system.

The original version of the amendment required the planning commission to weigh in on projects early in the review process. But after some refinement by council members, the latest version removed that line.

And despite objections from Mayor Rick Meehan, the latter version passed, with Council President Matt James voting against it because he wanted to allow stacked parking across the whole city. James has consistently opposed the amendment since the beginning for that reason.

It moves now to a second reading — for the second time — and it looks as though it will pass.

If it does, the Margaritaville slated for the oceanside of 13th and 14th streets and Baltimore Avenue will move closer to fruition. And several other planned redevelopment projects — such as the Lankford Hotel between Eighth and Ninth streets on the Boardwalk, an eightstory hotel planned for an empty inlet lot, and the Cambria along the bay on St. Louis Avenue — will have more options for meeting parking requirements.

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Council to vote on final amendment at future meeting Continued from Page 12 He said his research showed that Montgomery County has a stacked parking ordinance that is used as an incentive for commercial development. He also said other states have similar legislation and pointed out that the city already allows stacked parking residentially.

By definition, tandem, or stacked parking, is parking cars bumper-tobumper in a tight arrangement that may require moving several cars to allow one car to exit. Commercially, the city’s working amendment would require a dedicated valet, associated with a comprehensive parking system, to park the vehicles. Councilman John Gehrig was adamant about including that detail, as he does not want amateurs parking the vehicles.

Cropper said that the city’s amendment, if it passes, should be the same as any other parking incentive that already exists.

“I think it should be treated as a credit,” he said. “If you’re doing a redevelopment and there’s 100 spaces and you can prove to the planning commission that you have a comprehensive parking system that works and includes valet — remember you only have to do up to 20 percent of your spaces — you ought to be able to have up to 20 percent of your spaces tandem parking.”

He also pointed out that developments like Margaritaville and the inlet hotel are encouraged by the comprehensive plan, and this incentive would help make them happen.

Not everyone is on board with the concept, though.

Besides Meehan’s objection to the changein the language, several attorneys representing The Harrison Group and the Sea Mist condominiums near the Margaritaville site have spoken against the ordinance as a whole over the past several months.

They have argued that the stacked parking ordinance is not legal because it was introduced to help just one project — Margaritaville. And although other properties were cited as potentially benefitting from it, the attorneys have argued that only the large planned resort would profit from it.

The amendment is set for its second reading at an upcoming council meeting.

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State working to address issues Continued from Page 10 the fall and address the issues he had with some of the work that was done.

Deane also said the contractor will fix the broken window.

Deane added that the crews doing the work were under the impression that Struk was not supposed to open until 4 p.m. on June 28, and only blocked the front door, which is locked when the business is open and contains a sign directing patrons to a side entrance.

“In the end, we never got to the point that we would have completely closed the business down anyway,” Deane said. “He has two access points and we kept the access point on the side, which is where his sign actually points everyone toward. We kept that completely open and impediment-free the entire time. We

were only there for two days.”

Deane said Struk was the only business owner abutting any of the nearly 40 ramps that were replaced along Baltimore Avenue from South First to Caroline streets that complained.

“We ensured that every business remained fully open when we worked and honestly it was the only complaint that we had because we coordinated with all the business owners,” he said.

The sidewalk work, which consisted of upgrading all of the corners so they are ADA compliant, was the first phase of a two-phased milling and repaving project along Baltimore Avenue.

“Basically, when we come in and we pave a road, the federal law is that all the ramps must be bought up to

federal compliance,” Deane explained.

The paving will begin sometime in the fall, he said, after crews finish the remaining sidewalks further downtown.

“We just didn’t want to get into North Division this late in the season because of traffic,” he said.

Officials will also address Struk’s concerns in the fall.

“In the end we’re not here to start fights or anything,” Deane said.

“We’re here to do a good job, make things compliant and in the end, once we were able to meet up yesterday, [Struk] completely understood. We understood his needs more and we’re going to come in again. What we did was correct [the situation]. He had some requests and we said no problem, we can accommodate that.”

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Commissioners seek projects for new grant Tri-County Council could get $10 million for projects that stimulate economic growth

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) The Tri-County Council, consisting of Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties, could receive up to $10 million for economic development projects by September, but first the counties must determine whether they want to work together.

Worcester County Director of Tourism and Economic Development Melanie Pursel told the commissioners she was looking for guidance on how to proceed with the request for funds, which must be tied to actual projects.

The money, Pursel explained, could go toward one large project or a bunch of smaller projects. The county could try to ask for all $10 million Melanie Pursel on its own, which Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young advised against, or it could ask for a third, or $3.2 million.

All three counties could also go in on one project that affects the entire region, like the Salisbury Airport, as well.

If Worcester asks for the $3.2 million, Pursel said, it could go toward offsetting taxpayer dollars with the sportsplex, installing fiber optic cable on main streets in downtown areas, or dredging Ocean City inlet.

The funds are intended for business and economic development, though, and could not be put toward residential broadband.

Pursel advised the commissioners that the timeline is rather stringent, and while the application was not available on Tuesday, it will be due on Aug. 12 and the money will be awarded sometime in September.

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked how the money could go toward the sports complex if it was not in place yet. All that is in place at this point, he added, is a contract.

Pursel told Bertino that if a portion is in place by a certain date, the application could say a portion of the $3.2 million would go toward the project.

But the percentages and breakdown would have to be provided.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said he was concerned about focusing on main streets with “OK” internet. Instead, he suggested focusing on areas where broadband is non-existent.

Commissioner Diana Purnell also asked about broadband and getting it in areas like Berlin because it could stimulate economic growth, especially with many people moving to the area.

Ultimately, Pursel said, the money should go toward projects that will have a long-term impact, be sustainable, and create jobs.

The commissioners agreed to put together a plan by Aug. 5, when they will decide.

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Body camera grant One of the items on the agenda was for the commissioners to approve a grant request to help pay for the body camera program the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was required to put in place, but an amount was not provided.

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked when the amount would be available, and Lt. Robert Trautman said he did not know.

Trautman said there was a potential to get $379,000, which would go back into the general fund.

The item was put to a separate vote and approved unanimously.

Solar panels The Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill was outfitted with solar panels in 2013, and the agreement is up for renewal.

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The energy is a commodity that is traded as a renewable energy credit.

Ultimately, it offsets the energy bill by about $500-$600 per month.

Public Works tractor Dallas Baker, the county director of public works requested permission to purchase a John Deer tractor and boom to cut back ditches for approximately $219,000.

In addition to the tractor, Baker also asked the commissioners to enter a lease for a skid steer for $22,000.

The department budgeted $262,000 for these purchases, and Baker said there should be just over $20,000 leftover.

Both purchases received unanimous approval from the commissioners.

Airbnb tax collection County Attorney Roscoe Leslie told the commissioners the room tax was strengthened a couple months ago to encourage online platforms like Airbnb to collect the tax.

Airbnb is onboard with the tax, according to Leslie, and wanted to finalize the agreement with a memo.

Bertino asked if other businesses would come forward with an agreement, which Leslie said was a possibility, but many companies just remit and pay.

“Airbnb just likes to formalize things,” he said. a registered Democrat and is not in a primary race.

In addition, the Republican Party does not endorse Nordstrom or anyone in the Democratic Party and Caryn Abbott is not a “fellow Party member.” She is the Republican candidate running against Nordstrom.

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Proposed inlet lot hotel project ready for site plan review

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) After the project’s developers took a short hiatus to work out parking details, an eightstory, 90-room hotel planned for a prime piece of downtown real estate is back on track.

Ocean City Attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents the project slated for 700 S. Philadelphia Ave. along the Ocean City Inlet, said site plans should be submitted “shortly” to the planning commission as the next step in the development process.

The project got off to a rocky start earlier this year, mainly because the plans did not contain the required amount of parking.

Initial remedies included waiving several spaces, and leasing the remainder of off-site spaces needed from the city in the nearby Whiteside Lot. But after members of the Board of Zoning Appeals denied the waiver this past winter, and City Council members expressed significant concerns about the city’s contribution of spaces, Cropper and his team pulled back to find a different way to provide the necessary parking.

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Plans for a 90-room luxury hotel on a pie-shaped parking lot at 700 S. Philadelphia Ave. on the Ocean City inlet are back on track and headed to the planning commission with a new plan for parking.

“We have solved the parking issue,” Cropper said last week. “We leased it from the Trimpers … We’re leasing the parking from Windsor Resorts.”

Windsor Resorts Inc. is the family corporation that owns and operates the Trimper Rides properties, most of which are on or near the inlet. Cropper did not elaborate on the details of

the lease agreement with the private owner, but said the project will be reviewed soon at the planning commission level.

The plans were initially supposed to go back before the City Council but since the city is no longer set to lease spaces, the developers can go straight to site plan review.

The original plan was for the

owner of the inlet lot, Christos Sarantis, and members of The Harrison Group, who own the nearby Oceanic Motel, to lease city-owned spaces together.

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Communications building to get replaced Commissioners lock in RFP bid due to rising costs and delays in all supply chains

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) A Worcester County-owned building in Snow Hill that houses communications equipment is in critical condition and in a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to lock in a bid to replace the structure at a cost onethird more than budgeted.

The county has been concerned about the building for several years

because of its condition and survivability.

Director of Emergency Services Billy Birch said a request for bids to replace the building, located near the Snow Hill water tank, produced just one bidder in the amount of $610,236.

The county budgeted $400,000 for the project, and there is an estimated $75,000 worth of work outside of the scope of the bid that will be required.

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Birch asked the commissioners how to proceed. Right now, he said, the generator is in bad condition, and even though they can find ways to “kick the can down the road,” costs of materials are not expected to come down anytime soon.

Commission Chip Bertino said it was a wonder the building has not come down yet because of its condition, which is why the building is going to be replaced.

Buildings that house communication equipment like network servers and storage drives are intended to be made

of steel reinforced concrete and be able to survive a Category 5 hurricane.

The buildings also must be immune to lightning strikes and have an antenna on top designed to take 100 strikes a year without having any down time.

If the building were to go offline at any point, Birch said, it would have a significant impact on the county.

Approving the request for proposals (RFP) would mean the rates get locked in. The RFP also includes costs associated with removing the old building.

When put to a vote, the commissioners unanimously agreed to accept the RFP.

Local realtor files for Ocean City Council election in Nov.

By Stewart Dobson Editor (July 8, 2022) The election season for Ocean City Council officially got underway last week when the first candidate filed to run for one of the three seats up for election in November.

Carol Proctor, 54, a Realtor and associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Carol Proctor Services in Ocean City, said the impetus for her decision to run was to help make sure Ocean City retains the appeal it had for her when she began visiting here as a child.

Proctor joined Berkshire Hathaway/Pen Fed in 2011 after she and her husband, Rick, moved to Ocean City several years earlier and raised three children, all of whom graduated

from Stephen Decatur High School.

Before she began her real estate career, Proctor was on the lending side of the industry, rising to a regional sales executive with several institutions.

Of politicians in general, but making the distinction that she was not referring to resort officials, Proctor said that many have lost sight of the fact that “people aren’t supposed to support you, you’re supposed to support them.”

The three council seats that are up for election this year are occupied by Council President Matt James and Councilmen Lloyd Martin and Mark Paddack. Ocean City voters will also elect a mayor this year, as Ocean City Rick Meehan’s current term will be up in 2023.

The filing deadline to run for any of the four seats in the upcoming election is Oct. 11. The election is set for Nov. 8.

No city-owned parking included Continued from Page 15 jecting to leasing any city spaces the last time they spoke about it in March.

Several residential neighbors spoke against the project as well.

A cross-section of them attended zoning board and council meetings and expressed concerns about the parking issues they say already exist in the area.

And while other commercial projects have not been required to provide adequate parking, those who live nearby would like to see the problem fixed with new development.

The spot where the new hotel is planned is an oddly pie-shaped 45,742

square-foot piece of land next to Sunset Park at one of the most southern points of the resort on the bay.

The future building, which will also include a restaurant and other amenities, will overlook the water, offering views that are expected to attract many visitors, much like the Spain Wine Bar on the roof of the nearby Cambria Hotel.

The project plans include 61 parking spaces in a garage on the first floor of the building.

Sarantis has said he does not want to reduce the size of the hotel so all the spaces can be on site, as it not feasible.

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Worcester Co. Schools awarded $6.5M grant

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) Worcester County Public Schools was awarded just over $6.5 million of the $169 million in grant money given to local education agencies across Maryland to help reimagine the state’s education system for the future.

The $169 million is intended to accelerate learning while preparing for longterm, transformational, and sustainable change in school communities. The program also generated $25 million in local investment, according to a press release, to help supplement department awards that will help build sustainability for the Maryland Leads grant programs and activities.

Worcester County received $6,751,246 from the Maryland Leads Grant program.

The money will be divided among six grant strategy areas, including Grow Your Own, Staff Support and Retention, and the Science of Reading.

Grow Your Own, or GYO, is expected to get $930,300, which will go toward two efforts. One aims to encourage and supporte students with aspirations to enter the education profession and the second supports the transition of teachers of color into administrative or supervisory roles.

The district will put $467,987 toward staff support and retention, particularly a leadership development program and

The state awarded $169 million in grant funds to school districts across Maryland to help accelerate learning while preparing for long-term and sustainable changes in school communities. Of the $169 million, Worcester County Public Schools received just over $6.5 million, which will go toward six different grant strategy areas.

a program that helps teachers seeking National Board Certification.

Efforts to create a comprehensive literacy plan while identifying high-quality, content-rich instructional materials will see a boost of $1,627,300. The money will also go toward providing training to teachers on the science of teaching reading.

Just under $1.5 million of the funds will help the district investigate ways to reimagine the use of time. This includes paying for a school schedule audit by an external consultant, and $1,137,291 will

help create a pipeline of tutors by using its local university partners.

Since a pipeline is not yet in place, the money will help to create a model capable of providing progress monitoring and feedback for assessments.

The strategy has three main initiatives: creating a tutoring management platform, online contractual tutoring, and face-to-face tutoring.

The school district also budgeted $1,568.695 to help transform neighborhoods through schools. Grant funding will be used to “jumpstart” efforts in

Pocomoke and Snow Hill.

The two communities experience economic challenges, according to the district, and for the first time ever the district received Concentration of Poverty, or COP, funds for Pocomoke Elementary School, Pocomoke Middle School, and Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill, for FY23.

In total, the program will use $1,270,728 from the Maryland Leads Grant program and $297,967 from COP to help enable the pilot program in both Snow Hill and Pocomoke.

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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) Individuals recovering from substance abuse and uninsured mothers-to-be need all the support they can get to get by in this world and yesterday, the public was invited to the grand opening of a groundbreaking “one-stop-shop” for some of society’s most vulnerable, the H4R Recovery Campus in Berlin.

“It has been 15-hour days and a lot, a lot of work and prayers and loan and support from the board — Hope4Recovery. And we have a ton of community partners,” said founder Tish Ottey.

According to a press release, the campus, located at 10226 Old Ocean City Boulevard, will house the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health, a nonprofit dedicated to providing services and programs to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting mothers; Worcester Goes Purple, an awareness project to engage the community in promoting healthy choices and preventing substance abuse; Hope4Recovery, the overseeing nonprofit that provides a safe, sober and structured living environment for those in recovery from substance use disorder; and Cove Recovery, an outpatient provider of substance abuse treatment and mental health services on the lower Eastern Shore.

“We felt like we could provide more by bringing in Worcester Goes Purple,” Ottey said. “We always wanted to have meetings on our campus. We were lucky enough to get Cove Recovery as another addictions counseling and mental health service.

Which is desperately needed every day.”

Though there are other recovery resources in the area, Ottey said what’s truly remarkable about the campus is the breadth of services available.

“We have a treatment facility on site. Worcester Goes Purple is there and they help with resources, both education and financials. They help with getting birth certificates, social security cards, all the things that people in early recovery may not have but need,” Ottey said.

“We have a research center, packets for resources around the area. We tend to have classes in the back space, so (people can learn) life skills (such as) how to prep taxes. We’re bringing people in to help with those things.”

She added it wouldn’t be unusual for families going to the Grace Center to find value in other parts of the campus.

“The Grace Center for Maternal Health is for women who don’t have insurance. But commonly, some of their clients come with their baby’s father, and sometimes they have a substance use disorder. Sometimes (these things) go hand-in-hand.”

Ottey also stressed that the campus isn’t simply for those in early recovery.

“Individuals out in the community attending AA and NA, this whole campus is at their fingertips,” she said. “We’re not aware of anything around here that is that type of onestop-shop to get help and resources.”

The opening ceremony will feature a ribbon-cutting at 3:30 followed by tours of the facility. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Joann Manole at 443-513-4124.

OP Players’ new season on track (July 8, 2022) The Ocean Pines Players’ new season will begin this fall, offering a wide range of entertainment at various venues, making it accessible to many locals and their guests.

The Players continue to perform historical plays and re-enactments in collaboration with Worcester County museums such as the Life-Saving Station Museum in Ocean City and the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke. Whimsy and lighthearted entertainment will be found at the Renaissance Faire at Furnace Town in Snow Hill.

Their new permanent venue is Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Road, Berlin, just outside the Ocean Pines community.

Most of the productions will be

there, with occasional exceptions such as “A Grand Night For Singing” in November, which will include a full dinner at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

Radio Air Waves will be “broadcast” from the American Legion Post on 24th Street in Ocean City.

Ocean Pines Players values diversity and inclusion both on the stage and off. Auditions are open to all. The dates will be announced as the productions grow near on the new website, oceanpinesplayers.org, where anyone can become a member or donate.

Ocean Pines Players is a local allvolunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For general information about OPP, visit oceanpinesplayers.org or follow them on Facebook.com/oceanpinesplayers.

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OPVFD hosts town hall on new South Station

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department held a town hall on June 30 to discuss the upcoming renovations to the South Station.

A panel consisting of OPVFD President David VanGasbeck, OPVFD Chief Steve Grunwald and Gary Campbell, a public safety architect from contractor Manns Woodward Studios, anchored the gathering.

At the beginning of the meeting, Grunwald stressed how vital response time is in an age when homes and appliances in homes are built with materials that can enable fire to spread quickly.

Grunwald said it can take as little as five minutes for a fire to render a space unlivable from the time it is ignited.

“The importance of response is crucial when it comes to fires,” he said.

In designing the firehouse, Campbell outlined several priorities to consider: first-responder health and safety; being sure the facility is recognized as a fire “house,” as in people live there; providing decompression space m for firefighters to unwind after battling fires.

He also said the potential for growth must be considered along with establishing clear boundaries between public and private spaces.

Campbell said of the three basic types of firehouses — single-story, two-story and hybrid solutions — each has its unique characteristics and requirements. Ocean Pines is leaning toward a hybrid solution.

“We just do not have the acreage for the footprint they need in a singlestory station.”

The existing firehouse sits on a 1.34-acre property with 13 public parking spots, eight responder parking spots and three drive-through apparatus bays that exit directly onto Ocean Parkway.

The proposed design calls for new ADA-compliant parking and access at the public entrance, eight public parking spots, five responder parking spots, a new drive-through apparatus bay with a concrete response apron and four drive-through apparatus bays in total.

On the lower level, the department

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Officials from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department and architecture firm MW Studios briefed the public during a town hall on June 30 regarding a much-anticipated renovation of the South Station on Ocean Parkway. The renovation will help ensure the department can continue meeting demanding, life-or-death response times.

is aiming for six individual bunk rooms and additional room for future overflow, four or five bathrooms, a kitchen and dining area and a couple of administrative offices. All living spaces will be on this level.

The level will also include a decontamination area, which the station does not have. The inclusion of a decontamination area at the South Station would permit gear to be quickly cleaned after calls to hasten first responders’ turn-around time.

The upper level will be accessible by stairs and elevator from the secure main entrance and include a training room, conference room, administrative offices and storage.

The exterior of the firehouse will feature a stone-base veneer with a cast-stone sill and cementitious siding panels.

The roof will be a standing seam metal roof. Openings include “highvisibility” bay doors and high-efficiency windows.

In April, after securing $1.35 million in state funding, OPFD officials estimated they’d need approximately $7 million for the project, with the Ocean Pines community footing about half of the bill.

The South Station, which was built in 1981 and totaled 3,200 square feet, had an addition in 1985 that included three apparatus bays and support areas totaling 4,200 square feet.

Lastly, in 1985 an additional 500 square feet was added to the site.

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Covid milder in county, but not yet endemic Vaccines now received for children 6 months to 4 years, awaiting distribution

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) The large number of people gathering mask-less in public across the resort these days has likely indicated to some that covid is no longer a major concern.

While this is partly true, local health officials warn that the virus has not quite made it to the endemic level, and another resurgence could be around the corner.

Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, said in an email this week that while Worcester County is still experiencing a high level of covid positivity, the mild symptoms of the omicron variant has kept hospitalizations and deaths low.

“Additionally, a subset of the population is asymptomatic and positive without knowing,” she added. “The combination of these has allowed much of the general public to go back to some sense of ‘normalcy’ enjoying traditional summer activities.”

But looking at trends across the globe, Snyder said some strong covid variants may not have tapped out yet.

“Surrounding areas of the county,

as well as, the world, continue to fight rising positivity rates and looming shutdowns in the midst of emerging variants,” she said. “While I anticipate that our area will remain insulated from any significant surges this summer, science does point towards an expected resurgence in the fall.”

And to help with protection from serious sickness within the county’s youngest residents, Snyder said that vaccines have been received for young children, and are awaiting distribution.

“AGH has received their first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for ages 6 months to 4 years,” she said. “Our leadership continues to discuss options to make these important immunizations readily available to our community.”

Vaccine info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 12.5 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 95 percent of state residents 18 and older with at least one dose.

The percentage of residents 5 and older with at least one dose was 93 percent.

• As of Wednesday, a total of 69.92 percent of the county’s population had received at least one covid vac-

cine and 76.18 percent were fully vaccinated for a total 15,720 vaccines administered.

• The Worcester County Health Department typically holds vaccine clinics weekly. For more information, visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county-mdcoronavirus-covid-19 information-2020

Covid numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 14.39 percent with a total of 9,407 cases reported since March 2020.

• The state’s positivity rate was 9.45 percent with 1.14 million con-

firmed covid cases counted since the start of the pandemic.

• Atlantic General Hospital reported four covid in-patients this week. One of the patients is in the ICU and on a ventilator. Two of the covid patients, who are not in the ICU, are vaccinated.

• Ocean Pines and Berlin reported 3,695 cases and Ocean City had 2,011 Thursday.

• Worcester County has reported 159 covid deaths since March 2020.

Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Health; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC.

Viola returns for two more years as Ocean Pines’ GM

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) John Viola isn’t going anywhere.

On July 1, the Ocean Pines Association announced that they had agreed on a two-year contract with its general manager that includes an option for a third John Viola year.

In a press release issued that day, OPA President Colette Horn said the association interviewed other “very qualified candidates” while maintaining a line of communication with Viola. Ultimately the board of directors allowed Horn to negotiate the extension with Viola.

One of the reasons Viola decided to come back, he said, was simply being wanted back.

“Throughout my four years, I’ve never turned down a constructive board majority. Six of seven (directors) came to me as well as five of the six (director) candidates told me they wanted me to stay on, as well as many others (in the community).”

Viola said there is plenty of work to be done in the second half of 2022.

His goals, he said, are to continue improving drainage around the commu-

nity, putting the amenities in a balanced position, the bulkhead projects and replacing mailboxes around the community, which is slated to begin next week.

Earlier this week, Horn praised the work Viola has done in Ocean Pines thus far.

“He’s certainly proven his ability to be a successful leader,” she said. Financially, developing his staff, working with the board.

He’s result-oriented and he’s shown that.

I’d like to continue the success that we’ve seen.”

“I’m delighted to see that we were able to negotiate that agreement with him.”

The OPA brought on Viola in 2019 in the wake of a forensic audit of the association’s ledgers that had left it in dire straits financially. The association’s treasurer immediately before his ascension, Viola was originally inked as an interim replacement for former General Manager John Bailey, whom the association ousted amid the monetary mayhem consuming the association.

Under Viola, the OPA’s finances rapidly approved, making a continued partnership a sensible move in the eyes of the association’s leadership.

No other details on the contract were available at the time of the announcement.

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Walker’s ‘Deviled Eggs at Its Finest’

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 8, 2022) Deciphering the complexity of taste perception is a delicate balance of scientific exploration.

Independence and co-existence are the underlying components of our senses and need to be considered in unison.

With that thought in mind, let us explore the fascinating facets of gustation.

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Looks can be deceiving and fool one’s sensorial perception.

According to Dana Small, a neuroscientist at the John B. Pierce Laboratory, French researchers colored white wine with a red, odorless dye and asked a panel of wine experts to describe its taste. The connoisseurs described the wine clearly using red wine terms. Truth is not always steadfast and is in the mind of the beholder.

If personal participation is necessary for conclusion – hold your nose and place an orange jelly bean in your mouth. Then begin the act mastication. You will detect different sensory components but will not be able to identify the “orange” flavor. When you let go and allow the odor molecules to travel through the nasal cavity, one will easily recognize the aroma of the citrus sinensis.

Taste receptor cells are bundled in clusters called taste buds, which are embedded in small projections called papillae.

The average adult has a few thousand taste buds. Taste buds cannot be seen without a microscope but papillae are readily observed by close inspection of the tongue’s surface.

Adding a few drops of food coloring

to one’s tongue helps highlight the papillae.

Brillat-Savarin, the 18th century French gastronome, who wrote “The Physiology of Taste,” understood that taste sensitivity is heritable and is reflected in the number of papillae on one’s tongue.

He stated, “anatomy teaches that all tongues are not equally provided with these papillae, and that one tongue may possess three times as many as another.

This circumstance explains how it is that two guests can be seated at the same banqueting table; one displays the liveliest pleasure while the other seems to be eating only under constraint.”

The reason is that the second guest has a poorly equipped tongue, and that the empire of taste cannot produce the same sensorial experience as the first guest.

Contrary to popular belief, some papillae carry no taste buds at all. In addition, children have a larger populace of taste buds than adults. Their taste buds are also more sensitive than adults.

As we age, our taste buds not only diminish in intensity but also in size.

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Deviled eggs gained popularity after WWII Continued from Page 26 There are four basic taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter and salty.

Any of the four primary tastes can be sensed anywhere on the tongue, but sweetness is more sensitive to the front tip, sourness along the sides, saltiness along the front edge, and bitterness across the back.

Picnics and barbecues are in full swing and homemade dishes are always a hit.

Deviled eggs became popular after World War II. American deviled eggs have remained virtually unchanged since the 1940s which catapults it into an American classic.

The only variations are probably the way your family has made the dish. Mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish and paprika are standard ingredients but vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili peppers, green olives, pimento and olives can be added for personal preference.

Deviled eggs are delicious, cost effective, and are representative of one’s heritage. And, that makes them even more special.

The following recipe includes rice vinegar that is added to the yolk filling. Rice vinegar is light and not nearly as strong as apple cider vine-

gar.

Yellow mustard is a popular addition to deviled eggs. I prefer Dijon because it is made with white wine and pairs beautifully with the rice vinegar.

Using a hand-held immersion blender purees the egg filling into a velvety smooth consistency, which is perfect for piping the egg yolk filling into the whites of the egg. Beautification is just as important as taste.

Placing the egg yolk filling in the freezer for 10 minutes before piping produces sharp piping designs for a gorgeous deviled egg.

Shrimp or crab can be placed in the cooked whites and the egg yolk filling is then piped over it for a surprise.

Deviled eggs garnished with caviar elevates the level of sophistication and can be served for the most elegant occasions.

Garnishing the deviled eggs with Old Bay seasoning as opposed to paprika is an interesting twist and is indicative of the Eastern Shore.

In closing, if one likes deviled eggs, you must give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Deviled Eggs at its Finest Ingredients 8 large eggs 1/3 cup good quality mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon rice vinegar kosher salt to taste

¼ cup crab claw or shrimp meat (optional) Old Bay seasoning as a garnish piping bag with favorite piping tip 1. Place enough water in a medium saucepan to cover the eggs by 1-inch.

Bring water to a light boil, carefully add eggs, and reduce heat to a simmer.

Simmer for 13 minutes, remove pot from the stove, and immediately add cold water to stop the cooking process.

2. Carefully peel the eggs, slice lengthwise, and remove egg yolks.

3. In a medium bowl, using a hand-held immersion blender, puree egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and salt in a small bowl.

4. Place tip in piping bag and fill with egg yolk mixture. Place the piping bag in the freezer for 10 minutes.

5. Optional – place a small amount of seafood in the egg whites.

6. Pipe seasoned egg yolk mixture on top and garnish with Old Bay seasoning.

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MCBP completes horseshoe crab overview

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) They’re large, sturdy-looking, spiky and in an ominous shade of brownish-green, but a beachgoer would just as soon be injured in an attack by a rogue beachball than any encounter one might have with a horseshoe crab.

Around the coastal bays region, protecting them is a top priority for

Spawning season comes with some risks for horseshoe crabs, which can find themselves stranded or overturned in the process. To help minimize the mortality rate, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program formulated a stranded horseshoe crab recovery team comprised of nearly three dozen volunteers. New volunteers are still being accepted.

PHOTO COURTESY MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM

environmental organizations such as the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, which just completed a survey in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources of these brackish-water arthropods during their spawning season.

“We go out to different sites at Assateague and Skimmer islands and we walk along hundred-meter transects,” said Carly Toulan, an environ-

mental scientist with MCBP. “Along them, we go one meter into the water from the high-tide line and count each horseshoe crab by sex. We do that until we reach the end of the 100-meter transect.”

Toulan added that the survey typically entails two volunteers counting and will use the average if there is a slight disparity in the two counts, but recount if the difference is great.

“In addition to counting and sexing the horseshoe crabs, we count any dead horseshoe crabs along that beach whether, in the transect or not, just to gain an understanding of how many dead are in that area,” she said.

Typically around six volunteers help and Toulan said the half dozen on tap have been helping MCBP for years and thus are familiar with where and how to conduct the survey.

“For this program specifically, the importance (of these volunteers) is being able to cover more ground and survey more areas,” Toulan said. “We wouldn’t be able to get as many survey sites and conduct as many surveys as we do without the volunteers.”

Data from the 2022 survey won’t be available until the fall, but Toulan said so far indications are there won’t be much variance from the 2021 survey.

“The population has been steady,

which is really good,” she said. “We haven’t seen any major declines but also we haven’t seen any drastic increase. which is good. We want steady and stable. We’ve been conducting this survey since 2002 in the coastal bays and populations have been steady since. it’s really great and it’s looking like it’ll be consistent this year as well.”

The survey didn’t extend to the very end of the spawning season, which may prompt MCBP to get back out in the surf in July to see just how long the spawning season lasts, Toulan said.

There was also an addition to MCBP’s attention to horseshoe crabs this year with the stranded horseshoe crab recovery team, a group of nearly three dozen volunteers that monitors four different locations for stranded horseshoe crabs that they can safely remove and put back into the water.

While the survey isn’t in need of more volunteers, Toulan said the recovery team is always looking for help.

Protecting horseshoe crabs is vital for three main reasons, Toulan said.

First is human health the horseshoe crab’s. Their blue blood can be harvested to create Limulus amebocyte lysate, which is used to test injectable drugs to make sure they’re safe and See MCBP Page 30

PHOTO COURTESY MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM

During the late spring and early summer, horseshoe crabs spawn on the coastlines along Assateague Island and other bay areas. The spawning season is important not only for the species survival but the survival of dozens of other species that depend on the eggs as a vital food source.

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ON GUARD

Get to know OCBP’s surf rescue technicians

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (July 8, 2022) Although people refer to them as lifeguards, the people responsible for your safety on the beach of Ocean City, are actually known as surf rescue technicians (SRT).

Surf rescue technician is the certification level obtained by the men and women in the red bathing suits who watch over the beach in the white stands, once they have successfully completed all testing, training and probation.

We encourage beach patrons to introduce themselves to the SRT (lifeguard) and ask about current beach conditions.

As you may know, beach conditions may change throughout the day.

You never know what you might encounter. So please ask your SRT each day.

Once a rookie has earned the title of surf rescue technician you will hear them referred to as “SRT Thomas” or “SRT Warren.”

Although people still refer to our personnel as lifeguards, the term surf rescue technician is far more appropriate due to the job demands, which far exceed a traditional lifeguard.

Each SRT has demonstrated competency in the techniques and skills that are required for open water rescue. Their duties include educating the public, warning swimmers of potential dangers, rescuing distressed swimmers, responding to emergency situations, administering first aid, re-

uniting lost and found individuals, enforcing city ordinances and most often being the ambassador of Ocean City to our visitors who will approach our SRTs with all types of questions.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol is on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We start guarding the beach the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (following an annual prayer service) and continue seven days a week through the third Sunday after Labor Day (Sunday, Sept. 25 for 2022).

The Beach Patrol tests potential SRTs beginning in August each year for the next year’s season (2023).

If you or someone you know would like to work for the OCBP as a surf rescue technician, there will be preemployment physical skills evaluations on Saturday, Aug. 13 and 20 and Wednesday, Aug. 17 with several additional opportunities both in Ocean City and throughout the region (no experience or certifications required).

Once a candidate passes the physical skills test, they are appointed to a 65-hour, paid ($18.44) Surf Rescue Academy.

We are looking for physically able, ambitious and responsible men and women who are 16 years of age or older. They must be 17 by the first date of employment, unless they have successfully completed all four levels of the Junior Beach Patrol program.

Many people are surprised to know that we do not require past experience or previous certifications to try out; simply because there is no certification that we feel prepares our candidates to do the job that we require.

Therefore, we test every candidate (as well as all returning SRTs) to assure they have the ability to run in soft sand, swim in ocean water, enter and exit the ocean through the surf, move an unconscious person of 150 pounds, see for 400 meters, hear and locate a whistle blast from 300 meters, and speak and read the English language.

To demonstrate these abilities each candidate must pass all aspects of an 11 phase Pre-Employment

Physical Skills Evaluation, which begins with an English proficiency test, followed by rigorous physical testing elements consisting of different phases in succession that include a 300-meter soft sand run in under 65 seconds, 400-meter ocean swim in less than 10 minutes, simulated rescues in the surf with a rescue buoy, victim removal techniques, runswim-run medley, tower transport (lifeguard stand), holds and releases See SURF Page 31

CROSSWORD

MCBP completes horseshoe crab survey in coastal bays Continued from Page 28 that no endotoxins are present.

“Any injectable drug or vaccine you’ve had will have been tested with horseshoe crab blood to make sure it’s safe,” Toulan said. “There is a whole biomedical industry revolving around the horseshoe crab.”

Secondly, ecologically speaking, horseshoe crabs are vitally important at this time of year because their eggs are a main source of food for dozens of different fish, birds, mammals and reptiles. For instance, the endangered red knot shorebird stops over in this region on its great migration from South America to the Arctic Circle and depends on the eggs to plump up and store the energy needed to complete their flight, Toulan said.

Thirdly, she added that they’re

used as whelk and eel bait, giving them importance to local fisheries.

And, again, as Toulan points out, horseshoe crabs are not dangerous.

“It’s really important that people know that,” she said. “They can’t hurt you. They don’t pinch, sting or bite.

(If helping a stranded horseshoe crab) the proper way to hold it is by the sides of its shell. Never pick it up by the tail, which is very sensitive and very fragile. If that tail breaks, it’ll hinder the horseshoe crab’s ability to move and flip over if it gets stuck on its back.”

Anyone who’d like more information on the stranded horseshoe crab recovery team or to volunteer can contact Toulan at ctoulan@mdcoastalbays.org or find more information online at https://mdcoastalbays.org.

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Surf rescue techs train hard for job Continued from Page 30 (escaping from a panicked victim), and lastly an interview with Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin.

It is indeed a long day of physical and mental testing.

If you were down at the inlet beach or any of the beaches down south this past week or a couple of weeks ago you might have seen firsthand our rookies in Surf Rescue Academy I or II. Once a candidate completes and passes all phases of the test they are appointed, on a probationary basis, to a Surf Rescue Academy.

Prior to entering academy, (and each year after), each employee must pass a drug test.

During academy candidates receive instruction in open water rescues, beach patrol policies and procedures, basic oceanography, use of rescue equipment, first aid, CPR, semaphore communications (a series of signals using flags), radio protocol, and physical training consistent with the demands of the job.

All phases of surf rescue academy must be completed successfully as determined by the Ocean City Beach Patrol Surf Rescue Association to earn SRT rank and assignment to the beach.

Surf Rescue Academy is an eight-day, 65 hour, paid-training program ($18.44/hr.) conducted by beach patrol instructors with support from other public safety agencies, followed by three weeks of supervised, on-the-job probation and a Surf Rescue Academy re-qualifying test where candidates

Assistant Crew Chief Connor Lawrence helps train rookies during a recent Surf Rescue Academy, where they take part in strenuous activities all day. Their performance is assessed and evaluated continuously. The rookies in this picture are learning to safely assist with landing and launching one of the Beach Patrol’s rescue watercraft.

PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN JOSON

must pass the run and the swim again.

Because of the uniqueness of the job’s demands, the Ocean City Beach Patrol does not accept certification or experience with other agencies.

All aspects of becoming a SRT, as well as all certifications such as first aid, Stop the Bleed, CPR and AED are completed during surf rescue academy. Returning SRTs are drug tested, re-qualified (run and swim) and re-certified each year.

Now that you know what goes into the making of a surf rescue technician, you can feel confident when swimming under their watch.

Our SRTs want to help you remain safe and enjoy your time in Ocean City.

Don’t wait until you need help to meet your “lifeguard.” Make it a point introduce yourself and your family and ask about the current beach conditions.

Your lifeguard will also know about the free fam-

ily activities that are offered in Ocean City. They are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

It’s also a good idea to introduce your children.

We want them to feel comfortable if they get lost or have any questions.

We pride ourselves on being the town’s ambassadors; after all, we are glad you are here!

To help us keep you safe, always check in with the surf rescue technician on duty and if you hear a SRT blowing their whistle stop what you are doing and look him or her. They may be trying to get your attention because they know or see something that you are unaware of.

Most importantly for the safety of you and your family, remember our slogan, “Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This simple tip could save a life - yours or someone you care about.

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Free art activities at OC Center for the Arts Children’s craft projects on Saturdays and gallery tours on Sundays during summer (July 8, 2022) The Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street is inviting the public to two free art activities on summer weekends.

The events tie in with the Town of Ocean City’s initiative to offer free and fun family activities throughout the resort on summer weekends.

On summer Saturdays, beginning at 11 a.m., the Arts Center will host free children’s craft projects with unique new projects every week. The projects will be outside in the Arts Center’s waterfront courtyard over-

looking the bay, weather permitting, and will move indoors on rainy days.

All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany the child.

“This is make-and-take event,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, said. “It’s a fun opportunity for children to engage their creative sides and make something special they can take home and be proud of with a special memory of Ocean City. We supply the materials and some creative ideas, and let the children take it from there.”

On summer Sunday afternoons, the Arts Center’s staff docents are guiding gallery tours free of charge, discussing the art exhibitions and

other offerings at the center. Tours begin at 1 p.m. and last approximately 15 minutes.

The docents will guide guests through the main Thaler Gallery, the Sisson Galleria on the balcony, the Spotlight Gallery, Studio E, the studios of the artists-in-residence, and the in-center gift shop.

The docents will also highlight the multitude of classes offered at the Arts Center - painting, drawing, pottery, collage, book making and more - that allow artists to hone their skills and non-artists to discover their hidden talents.

“Whenever I go to an art gallery or museum, I love to take tours so I can learn the stories and ideas behind the

art,” Thaler continued. “Our docent tours will introduce you to some of our most prolific and talented artists, and answer questions you may have about what you see on our walls and in our galleries.”

More information about the free weekend art projects is available by calling the Arts Center at 410-5249433.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

seafood and more. Open every day at 11 a.m., closed Tuesdays.

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-2894083, 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 plater and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 day 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. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

light fare and steamer specials.

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos. Full-service bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Delivery via Door Dash Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner.

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Serving appetizes, salads, subs and soup of the day. Many specialty pizzas with premium toppings or made to order. Calzones and a healthy line of low carb alternatives along with a wide variety of Italian entrée dishes. A La Carte fresh vegetables and wonderful homemade desserts. Call for take-out or delivery.

Formally Three Bros. Pizza.

■ THAI O-CHA 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Beer & Wine Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces.

Seafood, meat chicken, stir fries, vegetable and tofu.

Desserts, beer, and wine. Dine or takeout. Serving lunch, Monday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Hours open, Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday.

UPTOWN

■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-3905998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down.

Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, 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.

■ OC EATERIES 12849 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50), West Ocean City 443-252-3700, oceateriesmaryland.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | 2 full bars Modern, market-style food destination with table service. A one-stop shop and hangout just minutes from the beach; perfect for those times when everyone is craving something different! Seven diverse restaurants offering brick oven pizza, all-natural wings, authentic street tacos, cheesy mac, loaded potatoes, and more. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Live entertainment, Thursday through Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner and lite fare, Thursday. 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Featuring the finest seafood, steaks, poultry, and daily specials. Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Coastal Salt is a new American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist. Open 7 days a week. Opening 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ 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. “No Mumbo, Just Jumbo” crabcakes, seafood, hand cut steaks, specialty dishes and overstuffed sandwiches. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird, daily 2-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m.

■ 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 7 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 410-289- 3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 2599, 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 410-2890990, 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 in town. 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 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an awardwinning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef.

Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, 4-9 p.m.

■ M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot Street, Ocean City 410-289-9125, www.mrducks.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy the unique charm of bayfront dining overlooking the bay and beautiful sunsets. Open every day at 11 a.m., 7 days a week. Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Featuring fresh seafood, appetizers, salads, the famous C.M. Wangs, a take on the chicken wing with 10 great flavors to choose from. Handmade burgers and fresh fish sandwiches, dock tacos, along with the favorite bar food and specialty sandwiches and more. Try the famous Ducks Signature cocktails, Chug-A-Duck, crushes, classic frozen drinks, margaritas, cold beer and wine. Come by boat with free docking, free valet parking or a free bike rack.

■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, 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 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib,

91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & 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.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 12601 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Louisianastyle cooking with specials for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday Specials. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya prime rib and many more. Champagne and desserts.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m to 1 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Lennys & Breakers Pub: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Happy Hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including

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COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com July 8: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5-9 p.m.

July 9: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Stratus Fear, 5-9 p.m.

July 10: Jess Arms, noon to 3 p.m.; The Loomatix, 4-8 p.m.

July 11: Sean Loomis Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth & Remy, 4-8 p.m.

July 12: Heather Vidal, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Bilenki Duo, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

July 13: Moonstone, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Diller Duo, 4-8 p.m.

July 14: Garrett Mabe, noon to 3 p.m.; The Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m.

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July 9: Jim Long, 3-6 p.m.; Wes Davis, 8-11 p.m.

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July 8: On The Edge, 3 p.m.; DJ Rachi, 7 p.m.

July 9: Brian McConnell, 11 a.m.; Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets, 3 p.m.; On The Edge, 7 p.m.

July 10: Jon Pheasant, 11 a.m.; Brian McConnell, 3 p.m.

July 11: Brian McConnell, 2:30 p.m.

July 12-13: Doug Kaetz & From The Dark River, 2:30 p.m.

July 14: Scott Testerman, 2:30 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com July 8: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; My Hero Zero, 5-9 p.m.; Anthem, 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.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ BobbyO, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 9: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; Turning the Tide, 1- p.m.; Anthem, 5-9 p.m.; Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50a.m.

July 10: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6-8 p.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Night Anthem, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 11: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; I&I Riddim Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Shane Smith and the Saints, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 12: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; I&I Riddim Reggae, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Way Outs, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 13: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Yawd Lynk, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kono Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 14: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Yawd Lynk, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.

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The Art League of Ocean City unveils the installation of a community art mural on the tennis court fencing on 94th Street bayside, under the blue water tower.

Art League of OC unveils community mural (July 8, 2022) The Art League of Ocean City announces the installation of a community art mural on the tennis court fencing on 94th Street bayside, under the blue water tower.

Artist Jeanne Anderton of Hebron, designed the giant mural entitled, “Seaside Recollections,” featuring seven of her photographic “solar” prints – or photograms – made from the trash and treasures she found on the Ocean City Boardwalk and beach.

The mural is a public art initiative by the Art League in collaboration

with the Town of Ocean City. Funding for the project was provided by the Tong Family Charitable Trust.

Art League board members Brooke Rogers and Don Lehman coordinated the exhibition. Anderton created the artwork and worked closely with Rogers and Lehman on the design and execution.

“The mural is cyanotype photograms of items collected at various locations on the Ocean City Boardwalk,” Anderton said. “Collected items — food, wrappers, cigarettes,

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Opaque objects block the light, leaving a white shape. Transparent and translucent items reveal words or shapes in different shades of blue.

After exposure to the sun, the paper is washed in water to remove the chemicals, revealing the final image.

Anderton’s intention with the mural is to inspire viewers to look at trash and everyday objects in a new way.

“A reminder of the memories of visiting Ocean City’s Boardwalk, ‘Seaside Recollections’ asks the viewer to consider how commonplace objects can be transformed into something to be admired, making trash into something beautiful,” she said.

Anderton teaches in the Department of Art at Salisbury University, holding an MFA in photography from Syracuse University. Her work has

been exhibited nationally in individual and group exhibitions and is in public and private collections.

A two time-recipient of the Maryland State Individual Artist Awards, Anderton teaches digital and analog photography courses including alternate photographic processes and digital imagery.

Anderton will teach the solar print or photogram process to children attending this summer’s Art Adventure Camp at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, next door to the tennis courts. Anderson’s original photograms used to create the mural will be on exhibit and for sale inside the Arts Center in the Spotlight Gallery during July.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

Church of the Holy Spirit to host Quarter Auction July 19 (July 8, 2022) The Church of the Holy Spirit will host a Quarter Auction on July 19.

Attendees will buy a paddle (or two, or more) and then bid on items offered at one, two, three or four quarters, based on the value of the item.

The committee is collecting prizes, including gift certificates, home décor items and wine baskets.

Check out this week’s

The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the games start at 7. Food will be available for purchase.

Tickets cost $10 and include a paddle. Additional paddles are $2 each, or three for $5. Supply is limited.

The church is located at 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Call Jackie at 443-7354275 for further information and for tickets.

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Worcester Youth & Family to provide ‘welcome bags’ (July 8, 2022) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. along with the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education and other local businesses will be presenting new teachers a “Welcome Bag” filled with supplies to start their 2022-2023 school year.

A teacher’s energy and passion for learning makes them difference makers in the lives of the students in our community.

To help ensure they have the support they need, Worcester Youth & Family will be collecting teaching supplies, including but not limited to pens, pencils, notepads, mugs/thermoses, hand sanitizer, calendars, planners, markers and highlighters.

All donations are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 5, and can be delivered to Worcester Youth office located at 124 N. Main St. Suite C in Berlin.

For more information, contact Kate Daub at 410-641-4598 or kdaub@gowoyo.org.

‘Voices of the Coastal Bays’ program (July 8, 2022) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is launching a new program titled, “Voices of the Coastal Bays,” Monday night, July 18 beginning at 5:30 at the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum located on the Boardwalk at 813 S. Atlantic Avenue.

Voices of the Coastal Bays is a fisheries heritage project and consists of three components.

The first component of the project is a virtual, interactive timeline that

takes the user through the history of commercial fishing in Ocean City and how the West Ocean City Harbor came to be.

This timeline features historic archived photographs donated by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, quotes from fishermen of the past and present, and photographs captured by local photographer, Zach Garmoe, of the present-day commercial fishing industry.

Summer ‘22!

The second component of this project provided local fishermen and women a platform to share their stories and highlight the local seafood businesses that keep the legacy of the West OC Harbor alive. Three local fishing companies partnered for this project - Skilligalee Seafood, Martin Fish Co., and Seaborn Seafood.

The third component of the program is a Smart Seafood Guide for Ocean City.

This guide covers the seafood caught locally in Ocean City and the months they are in season to encourage more informed and localized seafood choices. This guide will be available at the launch and will also be featured on the Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s website and at area businesses.

For more information, contact Cailyn Joseph at cjoseph@mdcoastalbays.org.

Funding for this project came from a mini grant from Beach to Bay Heritage.

Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit National Estuary Program dedicated to protecting the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island and their watersheds.

Learn to manage diabetes during classes in July Cory Harrington of Seaborn Seafood displays an opah and swordfish. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is launching a new program titled, “Voices of the Coastal Bays.” Local fishing companies – Skilligalee Seafood, Martin Fish Co., and Seaborn Seafood – have partnered with MCBP for this project.

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(July 8, 2022) The Diabetes Outpatient Education Program at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering diabetes self-management education classes in July.

The series of three, three-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills to help individuals better manage their diabetes. A family member is invited to attend.

The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality education, and program staff includes a registered nurse and a registered dietitian, both of whom are certified diabetes care and education specialists.

Advance registration and a referral from a primary care provider (which the program can obtain) are required.

Diabetes Self-Management is a Medicare benefit and the cost of the classes is also covered by many insurances.

Classes will be held on the following Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27 at Atlantic General Regional Cancer Care Center, 9717 Healthway Drive, in Berlin.

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Atlantic General receives support for SAFE program (July 8, 2022) Atlantic General Hospital recently received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to support its Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program.

Atlantic General’s certified SAFE nurses assist victims of sexual assault by providing an initial sexual assault exam, along with helping to facilitate follow-up care as needed.

These SAFE nurses are also the point of contact when other colleagues “red flag” a patient they are concerned may be an abuse victim.

SAFE nurses consistently attend special trainings and meet-

ings to maintain their high level of competency within their field, and to better coordinate care within the community.

While sexual assault is the primary focus of the program, the SAFE nurses are also trained to collect evidence and photo documentation for elder and domestic abuse victims.

The grant provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore will supply Atlantic General with the resources needed to train more SAFE certified nurses who play a vital role in the health and well-being of those who have been victims of abuse.

Atlantic General Hospital recently received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to support its Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program. Pictured, from left, are Andi WestMcCabe, director of emergency services; SAFE Nurse Sarah Esh, RN, FNE A/P; SAFE Nurse Nettie Widgeon, BSN, RN, FNE A/P; Erica Joseph, president, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

Anniversary celebration starts Sun. (July 8, 2022) A Leap of FaithCommunity Church at Ocean Pines is celebrating its 40th anniversary beginning Sunday July 10, and culminating with a party on Sept. 18.

On July 10, Reverend Dale Brown will welcome and introduce guest speaker District Superintendent Rev. Christina (Tina) Blake.

From its modest beginnings, the

church has kept its witness alive and strong for four decades. The original congregation had the vision to establish this church, and in anticipation of God’s blessings, with A Leap of Faith, they have sustained its growth into the future.

Located initially in the Ocean Pines Community Center, CCAOP has become well known for its out-

reach programs including Shephard’s Nook Thrift Store and Little Lambs Day Care.

The public is invited to 11227 Racetrack Road (Rt. 589) for worship either at 8, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. The Sunday services will center on references to the original service from July 10, 1982 through the present.

All are welcome.

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GARDEN CLUB Earth Day was celebrated at Worcester Preparatory School on April 22. In preparation of the event, the Environment Club built bird houses, and the Lower School students painted them.

For a small donation of $2, students were able to dress out of uniform and instead wear earth tones. All donations will help support the Environment, Garden and Recycling clubs. Pictured are Garden Club members who spruced up the garden.

BE KIND Ocean City Elementary recently celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day. After reading the book, “The Kindness Quilt,” students thought of kind things they can do, and then created quilt squares depicting their kind acts. Pictured with the OCES Kindness Quilt is third grader Makayla Bayline.

AUTISM AWARENESS DAY Worcester Preparatory School held a “Wear Blue Worcester Wednesday” in support of Autism Awareness Day on April 27.In addition to wearing blue, the Upper School Surf Club collected donations to support the Surfers Healing foundation, which works to enrich lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Surfers Healing hosts a camp each summer in Ocean City providing nearly 200 children with autism, and their families, the opportunity to go surfing. Pictured are fifth grade students.

THANK YOU

HONORED

During its annual celebration in April, the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary honored the continued dedication and volunteer service of its members. Pictured, from left, are Kathleen Loetz, 21 years of service; Joyce Brittan, volunteer coordinator and award presenter; and Nicholas and Jane Bartolomeo, 22 years of service. Not Pictured: Lorena Christian, 21 years of service; B.J. Cohen, 21 years of service; and Mary Lou Jones, 29 years of service.

American Legion Member Phil Ludlam, right, was recently honored at Ocean City Post 166 for serving 50 years in the national Veterans organization.

He was presented a plaque commemorating the half-century of service by Post First Vice Commander Pat Sharkey.

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READING CHALLENGE Ocean City Elementary School’s Principal Julie Smith gave students the challenge to read over their spring break, and they did.

Because of their hard work, they were able to tape Smith to the wall.

APPEAL SUPPORT During its annual celebration in April, the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary presented a check for $25,000 to the AGH Foundation’s annual appeal. Pictured, from left, are Kim Justice, AGH co-interim president and CEO; Richard Buccheri, Auxiliary treasurer; Jackie Choate, Auxiliary secretary; Cynthia Roman, outgoing Auxiliary president; Greg Shockley, chair of the AGH Board of Trustees; Sally Dowling, co-interim president and CEO; Steve Green, chair of the AGH Foundation; and Ann Hamilton, incoming Auxiliary president.

DONATION GUEST AUTHOR A book club of retired Stephen Decatur Middle School teachers hosted local author Diana McDonough on April 28 at Berlin Library to discuss her books, “Stuck in the Onesies,” and the sequel “My Mother’s Apprentice.”

Ocean City American Legion Post 166 donated $2,000 to the Life Crisis Center as part of its monthly program to help organizations that serve the community. In addition to the donation to the Life Crisis Center, another $10,000 was dispensed in May, including $6,000 to benefit three ongoing programs at Atlantic General Hospital. Receiving the donation at the Post was Julie Landon, Community Outreach liaison for the Life Crisis Center. The presentation was made by Chaplain Ben Dawson, left, and First Vice Commander Pat Sharkey.

COUPLE HONORED

YOUNG ARTISTS Ani and Emelia Hovhannisyan of Ocean City created splotch bird paintings during a children’s art class last month led by instructor Jacki Yamin at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library presented its annual Volunteer of the Year Award to Kay and Lanny Hickman of Ocean Pines. The Hickmans were recognized for their faithful and longstanding volunteer service in catering and decorating for dozens of events at the library over many years. The Hickmans were also presented with a proclamation from Worcester County for their service to the library.

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Calendar 632-2600

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 8 BELIEVE NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8 a.m. With professional staging and sound, knowledgeable judges and a performance like no other, this is a dance competition you must experience. 410289-2800, info@believetalent.com, www.believetalent.com

FOLK DEVILS, MORAL PANICS, & YOUTH SUBCULTURES: PART 2

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 2 p.m.

Local history librarian Nate Godfrey looks at music and images of a forgotten, but influential, subculture: the Beatniks. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

IN 3D!

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:30 p.m. Come and join us for an early 80’s creature feature in 3D, just in time for Shark Week. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6:30 p.m.

Cost is $14 for one crab cake sandwich platter; $24 for two crab cake sandwiches platter and $10 for crab cake sandwich. Platters include green beans, baked potato, Cole slaw. Bake table available.

BEACH MOVIE & YARD GAMES

27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8 p.m.

Featuring “Onward.” Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. Free event. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

Sat., July 9 DEADLINE TO RESERVE - PULLED PORK PLATTER FUNDRAISER

Deadline to reserve your smoked pulled pork. Call 619-922-9950. The Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is holding a pulled pork platter carryout on July 16 from noon to 2 p.m.

OP FARMERS MARKET

White Horse Park, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m.-1

p.m. At the Kids Market Zone, Kristen Coleman, a children’s entertainer, will be dressed as “Lily the Fairy” and will host games and activities starting at 9 a.m. Singer/guitarist Sarah Campbell at 9 a.m. 410-641-7717

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m.

Local boating columnist Dan Collins is the guest speaker. He will be presenting an interesting photo collection of boating silliness observed on our local waters and some safety thoughts. All welcome.

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BOOK TASTING

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the group anytime during the day to taste-test top-quality fiction, record initial reactions, and leave with a book or two. For ages 9-14 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.

FREE KIDS CRAFTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY Saturdays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 11 a.m.

Each week provides a different project to complete. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

OCEAN TRIVIA

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10 a.m.4 p.m. Drop in to test your knowledge of the ocean. Take our self-guided quiz to learn new facts and earn a prize. For ages 6 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

PROJECT T(W)EEN: CHALK “BLOCK” PARTY ART SHOW

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, noon. Each team will get a block of sidewalk to decorate. Photos will be posted for the community to vote. For ages 12-15 years. In case of rain, another activity will be inside. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-

OC Eateries, 12849 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, 5:30-10 p.m. BWOB hosts a bike night to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. 302-841-7696

OC BEACH DANCE PARTY

Sun., July 10 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY CHURCH AT OCEAN PINES

BEACH MOVIE & YARD GAMES

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. The public is invited for worship either at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dale Brown will introduce guest speaker District Superintendent Rev. Christina (Tina) Blake. 410-641-7662

27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8 p.m.

Featuring “Shrek.” Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. Free event.

410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

DRONE SHOW ON THE BEACH SUNDAES IN THE PARK & FIREWORKS

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Music by Kittyback “Classic & County Rock.” Free activities and entertainment for kids. Ice cream available for purchase. Bring picnic and beach chairs. Fireworks may or may not occur. 410-250-0125

Downtown Ocean City beach, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., 9:30 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s drone show located downtown on the beach on Monday evenings.

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DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited.

Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

FREE TOURS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

Tues., July 12

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org

Sundays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 1 p.m.

Learn about exhibiting artists as well as the programs and activities at the Art League. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

Mon., July 11 SUMMER STORY TIME: SHARKS!

ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES

BIKERS WITHOUT BORDERS BIKE NIGHT

Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Grab your beach chair, blanket and friends and head downtown for an evening of interactive entertainment. Featuring an OC Dance Party tribute to DJ Batman with special guests. 410-250-0125

FAMILY LIBRARY DAY - WIND CHIMES

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10 a.m.-noon.

Join the group to decorate your own mini wind chimes or try to solve one of the brain teasers or puzzles. All ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Summer story time about sharks to celebrate stark week. Stories, songs and crafts. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Drop in to write and decorate your own message in a bottle and seal it with a cork. For ages 10 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

COASTAL HABITATS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Learn all about coastal habitat and meet some unique creatures in our area. Presented by the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Take a break from the heat and catch a recent movie you might have intended to see.

Free event. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

SALTY SPECIES WITH THE DELMARVA DISCOVERY MUSEUM Held via Zoom, 11 a.m. Discover the native creatures hidden below sea level off the coast of Maryland. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is

COASTAL HABITATS

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CALENDAR Learn all about the coastal habitat and meet some unique creatures that live there. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m.

Held July 12-14. Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

FAMILY BEACH GAMES 27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 6:30 p.m.

Games include sand castle contests, tugof-war, relays and more. Free event.

Parents are asked to stay with their children. Weather permitting. 410-2500125, www.oceancitymd.gov

ATLANTIC COAST SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING American Legion #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. 7:30 p.m. This month’s guest will be Senator Mary Beth Corozza. Topic for discussion will be the proposed shrimp fishery in local waters.

Open to the public. ridgegrass@hotmail.com.

DELMARVA DANCING Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. All are welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Tuesdays - Worcester County Berlin Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Use the south side door and knock hard. Patty

Lockett, 410-289-4725

www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

BEACH MOVIE & YARD GAMES

FAMILY BEACH GAMES

Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8 p.m. Featuring “Trolls World Tour.”

Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. Free. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30 p.m. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.

Free event. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Weather permitting. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

OC KNITTING CLUB Tuesdays - Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.

Wed., July 13 BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Meet the first and second Wednesday of each month for non-surgical patients.

Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410641-9568

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Three, three-hour sessions, July 13, 20 and 27, will address selfmanagement skills to help individuals better manage their diabetes. Registration required: 410-641-9703.

COASTAL HABITATS Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Learn all about coastal habitat and meet some unique creatures in our area.

Presented by the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

FARM TO LIBRARY: COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Thurs., July 14 COASTAL HABITATS Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Learn all about coastal habitat and meet some unique creatures in our area.

Presented by the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT JOB FAIR Worcester County Human Resources, 1 W. Market St., Third Floor Training Room, Snow Hill, noon to 3 p.m. Meet with professionals from Human Resources and other departments to discuss career options. Computers will be available for submitting applications onsite. https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/ , 410-632-0090

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 4-6 p.m.

Healthy eating demonstration and samples, featuring in-season ingredients.

Also, free health screenings and general health education. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

COASTAL HABITATS

OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘THE THINGS THEY CARRIED’ BY TIM O’BRIEN

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 p.m. Join fellow book lovers to talk about the book of the month. Stop by the library to check out a copy of the book.

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Learn all about coastal habitat and meet some unique creatures in our area. Presented by the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register:

CONCERT IN THE PARK Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., Pocomoke City, 7 p.m. Featuring “Live and Dangerous.” Free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and lawn chair. DowntownPocomoke.com, Instragram: @pocomoke_downtown, Facebook: City of Pocomoke.

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring Teenage Rust (classic rock). Admission is free, while beverages including beer, are available for purchase. Bring seating.

OCDC, 410-289-7739, www.ocdc.org

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org

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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com

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Worcester Preparatory School is located in beautiful Berlin, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Upper School English Teacher for the 20222023 school year.

This vibrant individual will have a strong education background and be capable of teaching the highest levels of high school English. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in English, successful classroom experience, and the ability to participate in other areas of school life are requirements for this position. Advanced Placement experience and advanced degree would be desirable.

Interested candidates should mail or email resume with cover letter to: Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources, 508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811 or lwatson@worcesterprep.org

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PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am

PAPA JOHN’S DRIVERS $500 SIGN-ON BONUS 3312 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-1300

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Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners, Cleaning Person Wanted Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment.

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LOWER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER Worcester Preparatory School is seeking an experienced parttime lower school Spanish teacher. This position reports to the Lower School Head and may be assigned study halls, clubs, or other supervisory roles. Section sizes average 14-18 students.

Highlights of the Spanish program at WPS include: (1) exploration of Spanish food & culture (2) vocabulary acquisition and grammar and (3) the four fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, & writing.

Candidates for this position should possess a BA degree with a major (preferred) or minor in Spanish and be proficient in the language. Previous experience teaching Spanish at the lower school level at an independent school is desirable but not required. State certification is not required. Candidates with the ability to coach sports are desirable.

Compensation and benefits are competitive with other area private schools and are adjusted based on experience level and credentials.

Interested persons should send an Application for Employment, letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts for all college work, and educational philosophy to Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources at lwatson@worcesterprep.org

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Ocean City Florist now hiring PT Delivery Driver. GPS knowledge a plus. Company vehicle provided. Clean driving record required.

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AUTO - MARINE SALES PERSON Busy Auto & Marine parts store with locations in Ocean Pines, Clarksville and Long Neck, is now hiring for full and part times sales persons.

Experience a plus but will train the right person.

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NOW HIRING FULL TIME DRIVER Call Pam at 410-726-7061 Or Apply Within at 56th Street Classifieds 410-723-6397

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Worcester Preparatory School is seeking an experienced parttime Development Assistant The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Development and Development Coordinator with fundraising events, data entry, and volunteer coordination on a part-time basis.

Highlights of the Development assistant at WPS include: Assist with the facilitation of the annual Gala, Holiday Bazaar and Alumni events.

• Assist with the coordination of parent volunteer recruitment.

• Arrange food and beverage for special events and order supplies.

• Assist with the preparation of budgets and coordinating financial reports to the Board of Trustees.

• Assist with database updates, gift entry and donor communication.

• Manage online fundraising and auction software.

Compensation and benefits are competitive with other area private schools and are adjusted based on experience level and credentials.

Interested persons should send an Application for Employment, letter of interest, resume, to Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources at lwatson@worcesterprep.org

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Spencer Ayres Cropper Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Sea Harbor Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P. A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs.

Adrian Mihaescu 12808 Coastal Highway, Unit 207 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000047

NOTICE

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 17th day of June, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of Sea Harbor Condominium, Unit 207, 12808 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Spencer Ayres Cropper, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of July, 2022, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 11th day of July, 2022.

The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be One Hundred and Twelve Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00).

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 100 N. WEST STREET EASTON, MD 21601-2710

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19254 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GAIL T. LEWIS AKA: GAIL LEWIS Notice is given that John C. Lewis, 10105 Queens Circle, Ocean City, MD 21842; and Stephen T. Lewis, 12941 Horn Island Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on June 06, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gail T. Lewis who died on April 11, 2022, with a will.

Further information can be ob-

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tained 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 6th day of December, 2022.

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

John C. Lewis Stephen T. Lewis Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 23, 2022 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-10 ZONING CAMPGROUND CLUSTER DESIGN STANDARDS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice Bill 22-10 (Zoning – Campground Cluster Design Standards) was passed by Commissioners Bunting, Bertino, Elder, Mitrecic, and Nordstrom on June 22nd, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-318(c)(4). (Adds a new subsection (4) to create new cluster design standards for recreational park trailers and cabins to be placed on campsites with more flexible design standards in rental or membership campgrounds. The new standards would pertain to minimum campsite area, setback, width, road frontage and parking requirements. Existing §§ ZS 1-318(c)(4) through (11) would be renumbered as §§ ZS 1-318(c)(5) through (12).

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103.

NOTICE

The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: FY 2023 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP).

The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program, which provides funds for federally required para transit services for persons with disabilities.

In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items: ITEM Two (2) Heavy Duty 60’ Articulating Buses Transit Vehicle Preventative Maintenance TOTAL

TOTAL $1,600,000 $785,000 $2,385,000

A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 216 65th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: Rob Shearman Jr. at rshearman@oceancitymd.gov If requested, a Public Hearing will be held: Monday, July 18, 2022 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers 301 North Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the Public Hearing contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Coordinator, at 410-723-2174 prior to 4 p.m.

Friday, July 1, 2022.

OCD-6/16/4t ____________________________________________________________________ Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/30/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19272 Notice is given that the Register of Wills Court of Greeme County, PA appointed Cynthia Kovach, 411 Ceylon Road, Carmichaels, PA 15320 as the Executor of the Estate of Louis Kovach Jr. who died on May 23, 2015 domiciled in PA., USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Ann Marie Buxbaum whose address is 12542 Whispering Woods Dr., Ocean City, MD 21842.

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 Worces-

ter County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Cynthia Kovach Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: June 30, 2022 OCD-6/30/3t _________________________________

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106,”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 At 2:00 p.m.

PW 22-070 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with all associated poles to an existing 16’ pier, maximum channelward extension of 16’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 735 BRADLEY RD UNIT 102 – SLIP #5 Parcel # 9271 -102 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: ROBERT BOWLING APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-075 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings a maximum of 20’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 8906 RUSTY ANCHOR RD UNIT 18 Parcel # 9079 -18 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: WAYNE WALLACE APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION PW 22-076 A request has been submitted to install 100’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead and relocate one pole for an existing PWC lift, maximum channelward extension 8’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 8600 CHESAPEAKE DR Parcel # 0093A28 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: GLENN NASTEFF APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-077 A request has been submitted to install one 6’6” x 10’ PWC floating dock with all associated poles, maximum channelward extension of 17’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 145 NEWPORT BAY DR UNIT B Parcel # 3619A-8 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: STEVEN EASTERDAY APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-078 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with all associated poles to an existing pier, maximum channelward extension 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 420 BERING RD Parcel # 9990 -15 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: WILLIAM WEAVER

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-079 A request has been submitted to install one 10’ x 20’ floating dock with associated poles a maximum channelward extension of 160’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 309 SEABAY LN, UNIT 22 Parcel #6702 – E22 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: DAVE CLARK APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC PW 22-080 A request has been submitted to install one 5’ x 14’ floating dock, maximum channelward extension of 14’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 617 SALT SPRAY RD UNIT 6 Parcel # 9029 -6 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER/APPLICANT: JEFFREY PELUSO PW 22-081 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 100’ floating pier with ten PWC floats each approximately 5’ x 14’ in size, at the far end of the pier with a maximum channelward extension of 100’; for the purpose of a Commercial PWC Rental Business. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 4507 COASTAL HWY Parcel # 7015 - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "EF" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Richard W. Meehan, 405 14th Street #18, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Anthony J. Deluca, 2 48th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; and Terence McGean, 12104 Sugar Hill Court, Bishopville, Maryland 21813.

For: Mayor And City Council Of Ocean City For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Mayor And City Council Of Ocean City Ocean City Inlet to North Division Street, lncluding the Inlet Parking Lot, The Beach and The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 11, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Nurten Seker, 10117 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: 409 Boardwalk 101, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Planet Wings Restaurant 409 Atlantic Avenue - Store 101 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 11, 2022 @ 1:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-6/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(22), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, to permit an interior tenant fit-out with an amusement use (axe-throwing venue) that the Mayor and City Council may approve in keeping with uses specifically permitted in the LC-1 district.

The site of the request is described as several unnumbered lots of Parcel 3204 of the Embers North Plat, dated 1968; further described as located on the western side of Philadelphia Avenue, and known locally as The Embers Restaurant, 2305 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. An off-site parking lot within 600 feet of subject property is described as Parcel 3200, Lot 9, Tax Map 0111 and known locally as 2405 Baltimore Avenue, providing required parking spaces for the mixed uses.

APPLICANT: CAPTIVE ESCAPE ROOMS C/O MARINA STEPANOVA (FILE #22-12100007) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and

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: July 14th, 2022 at 6:00 PM 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)(c) and Section 110-865.25(6)(f) requesting a variance from the Upper Downtown area design standards for two (2) digital signs to remain. The sites of the appeal are described as Lot 2 and part of Lot 3, Block 26N, of the Sinepuxent Beach Plat, further described as the east side of Philadelphia Avenue between 13th and 14th Street in the R-3A Zoning District, and locally known as 1210 Philadelphia Avenue; and Lot 15, Block 38N, of the Hitchens & Trimper Plat, further described as the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between 13th and 14th Street Avenue in the R-2 Zoning District, and locally known as the Burgundy Inn at 1215 Philadelphia, both in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: BURGUNDY INN C/O JOERG LEINEMANN – (BZA 2622 #22-09500007) 6:10 PM 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)(c) and Section 110-865.25(6)(f) requesting a variance from the Upper Downtown area design standards for a digital sign to be located in the R2 Zoning District. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block A, of the Hitchens and Trimper Plat, further described as the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets, and locally known as Ocean City Medical Center at 1001 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: ATLANTIC

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GENERAL HOSPITAL – (BZA 2623 #22-09500008) 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow a leased bicycle rental within the interior of the hotel in the R-3 Zoning district. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 1-12, Block 66N of the Ocean City Plat, further described as located on the east side of Baltimore Avenue and the north side of 21st Street, and locally known as the Grand Hotel, 2100 Baltimore Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JAMES PARRILLO (BZA 2624 FILE #22-09400010) 6:30 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive required 3 parking spaces for the addition of two bathrooms to the rooftop deck. The site of the appeal is described as part of Lot 2 and Lots 3-6, Block 69 of the Sinepuxent Beach Plat, further described as located on the corner of Philadelphia Avenue and 24th Street, and known locally as The American Legion Post 166 at 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HARRY HOW T/A MAD DESIGN GROUP INC. FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 166 – (BZA 2625 #22-09400011) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Christopher Rudolf, Acting Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-6/30/2t _________________________________

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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

Tremaine, requesting a variance to reduce the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area buffer from 100 feet to 25 feet (an encroachment of 75 feet), associated with the construction of a single-family dwelling, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(m)(1) and Natural Resources §§ 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, Savanna Court, about 157 feet west of Heathland Drive, Tax Map 17, Parcel 1, Lot 73, Tax District 05, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 22-40, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Edward Kehl, III and Jennifer Ratasiewicz, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 50 feet to 26.92 feet to encroach 23.08 feet) and a variance to each side yard setback from 6 feet to 3.8 feet (to encroach 2.2 feet each) associated with a proposed dwelling in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12816 Old Bridge Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 287, Lot 2, Block C, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1403 ST. LOUIS AVE., UNIT #2 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 22, 2004, recorded in Liber 4276, Folio 598 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $200,800.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

THURSDAY JULY 14, 2022 JULY 26, 2022 AT 4:05 PM 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. 22-39, on the lands of Catherine Jones, requesting a variance to the left side yard setback from 20 feet to 14 feet (to encroach 6 feet) associated with a proposed garage addition in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1201(b)(5) and ZS 1-305, located at 8549 Ironshire Station Road, Tax Map 31, Parcel 87, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 22-33, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Keith Iott and Diana

ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit number 2 in the "Bay Island Townhouse Condominium" and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are re-

ceived by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit.

All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser.

The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser's default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser's sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest.

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRAC-

JULY 8, 2022 TICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 353140-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees

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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-9 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR ANTENNAS AND TOWERS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-9 (Zoning – Separation Distance Between Antennas, Towers and Telecommunication Uses and Residential Structures) was passed by Commissioners Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on June 7th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-343(b)(2)B1(iii). (Adds a new subsection to allow the separation distance between an antenna, tower or telecommunication use and an existing or permitted residential structure on an adjacent parcel to be reduced from 1,000 feet to no less than 500 feet provided a special exception is obtained from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The reduction would only apply in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts and must be based on the protection of prime agricultural soils; land actively utilized for a bona fide agricultural purpose; existing mature tree growth; steep slopes, wetlands; stream corridors; habitats of threatened or endangered species; or other similar features as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.) This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103. Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/7/3t _________________________________

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Local engineering firm names new president (July 8, 2022) The board of directors of Davis, Bowen & Friedel has announced that Ring W. Lardner, P.E., has been named president of the firm, effective July 1.

With more than 19 years of experience with the firm, having served as an associate for five years and as principal for more than seven, Lardner is set to lead the firm in this newly appointed role following a planned transition that was initiated a year ago.

He will oversee over 100 employ-

ees throughout all three of the firm’s office locations in Milford, Delaware, and Salisbury and Easton, Maryland.

“I am honored to take the next steps Ring Lardner with the firm. After almost two decades at DBF, I am grateful for and welcome the opportunity to lead this organization of truly dedicated and talented profes-

sionals,” said Lardner.

Serving as one of six principals, Lardner has managed both the municipal and site department out of the Milford, Delaware office.

As a retired lieutenant colonel of the Delaware Army National Guard, Lardner has harnessed his leadership, and his long-range and strategic planning skills to maximize opportunities for the firm, a statement from the firm said.

Lardner is a graduate of the Uni-

versity of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology. He holds a professional engineering license in both the State of Delaware and Maryland and serves on the board of trustees for the Sussex County Land Trust, which is dedicated to protecting natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources through land preservation, stewardship, and education.

“I am confident he will serve the See LARDNER Page 51

REAL ESTATE REPORT

Southern home showings down 14 percent

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (July 8, 2022) The National Association of Realtors provides a monthly home showings report based off showing information taken from Sentrilock lockboxes, which are used by the majority of real estate agents in our local area.

SentriLock provides NAR with data on the number of properties shown by a Realtor and the lockboxes are used in roughly a third of home showings across the nation.

Since foot traffic has a strong correlation with future contracts and home sales, it can be viewed as a peek ahead at sales trends two to three months into the future.

May’s report showed that, nationally, Sentrilock home showings were down 24 percent year-over-year.

Showings declined in every region: northeast (-55 percent), midwest (-29 percent) west (-27 percent) and south

(-14 percent).

Maryland belongs to the south region. Showings in the southern region decreased in May 2022 by 14 percent from the same period a year ago. The south totaled 293,752 showings in May. South region Sentrilock cards increased to 74,510. Showings per card decreased to 3.9, but remain higher than the national level.

The number of cards, a measure of the number of Realtors showing homes, decreased 2 percent on a

year-over- year basis. And, showings per card, a measure of the intensity of demand and buyer competition, decreased 23 percent year- over-year.

Card definition is the number of accesses to SentriLock lockboxes a Reealtor inserts their SentriCard® into or uses their SentriKey® to gain access to properties. And, Showings Per Card Definition is the average showings per card.

— Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.

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Well-maintained 3BR/2BA home in the Montego Bay community of N. Ocean City. Home features split BR/BA floorplan w/bedrooms & baths on each end.

Upgrades include a roof (2017), HVAC system (2018), hot water heater (2020), remodeled bathrooms, breakfast bar, laundry room w/full size w/d, cathedral ceilings, wood stove, crown moldings, central air, & gas heat. Outside there is a lg covered front porch, storage shed & 2-car parking pad. Community amenities include 3 pools (1 kiddie pool), 2 tennis courts, 9-hole mini golf course, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing/crabbing piers, a canal-front fishing & crabbing area, an 8acre wildlife sanctuary w/a 1/2-mile walking path & 5-acre open park. The HOA dues are just $360.00 a year! $385,000

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Lardner moves up after 19 years Continued from Page 50 firm and our clientele as president exceptionally well, and I am pleased too that he, along with an outstanding ownership team, will carry forward

the ideals of an established organization that started nearly 40 years ago,” said Michael R. Wigley, who had been president before Lardner’s appointment. He will retire in December.

CHANGES DOWNTOWN

Work to convert the old Bank of Ocean City building on the corner of Dorchester Street and Baltimore Avenue into part of the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum continued this week. The 112-year-old building was donated by the bank to the museum and work is being completed with grant funding.

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Chesapeake Health Care held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 22, to celebrate the opening of its newest medical facility located at 9958 N. Main Street in Berlin.

Chesapeake Health Care opens Berlin facility (July 8, 2022) Chesapeake Health Care held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 22, to celebrate the opening of its newest medical facility located at 9958 N. Main Street in Berlin.

Among the guests in attendance were Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, Berlin Mayor Zack and Dwight Miller and Palmer Gillis from Gillis Gilkerson.

There was a show of support from

the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, as well as the CHC board and staff members, local business leaders, and friends and neighbors.

Crush & Crab, a local restaurant in Berlin, provided food for the event.

“Thank you for welcoming us into the Berlin community,” said Brian Holland, CEO of Chesapeake Health Care. “Seeing each of you there and

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For District 4, Worcester Countty Commissioner

40 + Ye Years in Worcester County Public Safe ety 42 years as a Firefighter & 25 years as a Parramedic ENDORSED by former Sheriff Reggie Mason ENDORSED by the Coastal Association of R Realtors 35 Ye Years Worcester County Experience 28 Ye Years as a County Department Director “Fire Marshall” Budget Preparation Experience County Planning Professional Relationship with everyy Coun ntyy Department ector and their staff yC

www.jefffforcommissioner.c . om Authority tyy: Jeff McMaho on FFo or Commissioner Jennifer Johnsson, Tr Treasurer

having so much support from the public made the event successful and memorable. We are looking forward to serving your adult medicine, pediatric, and mental health needs of the community.”

Founded in 1994, Chesapeake Health Care is a multidisciplinary healthcare practice serving Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties in Maryland.

More than 100 providers are on

staff to offer healthcare to the region’s patients in Adult and family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, mental health, dental, and pharmacy. Health care is extended to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, and insured.

A sliding fee scale program is available to assist eligible patients with healthcare payments.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Joins AGH In August, Dr. Michael DiClemente, a board-certified gynecologist, will be joining Atlantic General Health System to provide care at Atlantic General Women’s Health in Selbyville, Delaware, and West Ocean City.

In addition to providing annual gynecologist examinations, DiM. DiClemente Clemente specializes in the evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of health issues unique to women, such as menstrual irregularities, menopause evaluation and treatment, birth control and contraceptive counseling, STD screening and treatment, among others.

He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical procedures such as hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation and laparoscopy, some of which can be performed right in the office.

DiClemente has been providing comprehensive women’s healthcare for nearly 21 years.

After earning his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, he completed an internship in obstetrics and gynecology at Cook County Hospital, in Chicago, and his OB/GYN residency at University of Massachusetts, in Worcester.

DiClemente is current accepting pa-

tients. To schedule an appointment, call 302-524-5007.

Accreditation Spike Sands recently earned the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection Specialist accreditation.

To achieve this, Sands exemplifies what it means to provide outstanding service to buyers and sellers in the luxury market, completed specialized training and achieved other perSpike Sands sonal electives that advanced his career as a luxury agent.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty also offers a Luxury Collection Marketing Program designed to leverage the strength and reliability of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand and system.

The select network of Luxury Collection Specialists are dedicated to the marketing of luxury properties. These specialists have consistently earned their clients’ respect through their comprehensive understanding of how to effectively market to affluent buyers.

Sand said earning the Luxury Collection Specialist recognition is a true honor and he is delighted to assist clients in the luxury marketplace buy and sell homes.

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Housing loan offers down payment flexibility (July 8, 2022) Amidst the worsening housing crunch and declining affordability, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Mortgage Program has announced the launch of new loan products to provide more flexible options of down payment and closing cost assistance.

The Maryland Mortgage Program has been the state’s flagship homeownership program for over 40 years, and, for the past three years, has averaged over $1 billion in home loan reservations, helping about 4,000 Marylanders get into their dream home each year.

“In this challenging housing climate, when interest rates are increasing and affordable housing inventory is low, the state of Maryland is always looking for innovative offerings to make homeownership affordable,” said Secretary Kenneth C. Holt. “Our Maryland Mortgage Program is nationallyrecognized for a diversified product line, and we are constantly evaluating new products that give Marylanders the best option for homeownership.”

The Fiscal Year 2023 new products and enhancements include: • Base down payment assistance will be increased from $5,000 to $6,000.

• SmartBuy, which offers student debt relief to homebuyers, will provide an extra down payment assistance option of a 4 percent loan.

SmartBuy borrowers can choose between $6,000 or a 4 percent down payment and closing cost assistance loan in addition to student debt relief up to $30,000.

• HomeStart is a new loan product for borrowers with income below 50 percent AMI to assist them with a 6 percent down payment and closing cost assistance loan.

• HomeAbility, for homebuyers with disabilities, to provide increased funding and a flexible loan structure.

In addition to the newly launched loan products, the Maryland Mortgage Program offers a variety of mortgage products specifically tailored to make homeownership affordable and sustainable, including flexible government and conventional loans that come with various levels and forms of down payment and closing cost assistance and attractive interest rates for both firsttime and repeat homebuyers, conventional refinancing and even student debt relief.

To learn more and find out more about these products, is right for you, visit mmp.maryland.gov and contact a participating lender.

‘Lily the Fairy’ to entertain kids at market (July 8, 2022) Guests can not only stock up on fresh local produce at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, but it can also be a fun outing for families.

Market Manager David Bean said many shoppers catch up with friends and neighbors at the market. Parents chat while their children play on the adjacent playground at White Horse Park, and families can make dinner plans with all the fresh, local items

available each Saturday.

This Saturday at the Kids Market Zone, Kristen Coleman, a children’s entertainer, will be dressed as “Lily the Fairy” and will host games and activities starting at 9 a.m.

“Kristen is all about characters, crafts, and community. It’s great fun for all ages, including those young at heart,” Janice Curtis, market events and happenings coordinator, said.

Coleman works with Shore Fun

Parties, a party planning and entertainment service that serves the lower Delmarva peninsula.

“I have always loved being in costume and creating a wonderful experience for all,” she said.

The Kids Market Zone is at the corner of the Artisan Plaza and the Crafters Alley, just behind the Pine’eer Craft Shop.

For some toe-tapping fun this Saturday, shoppers can also enjoy the

music of singer/guitarist Sarah Campbell when she takes the market stage at 9 a.m.

A favorite of market shoppers, Campbell plays traditional country and bluegrass sounds and appears at the market regularly throughout the year.

The market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park.

For more information, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/farm ers-artisans-market.

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POLICE/COURTS charged possession of a loaded handgun. Although the gun was registered in Pennsylvania, Maryland does not have reciprocity with the state.

ULTA theft The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects who stole over $6,000 worth of merchandise from ULTA Beauty in West Ocean City.

Police said the two suspects walked into the store at approximately 5:57 p.m. on July 2, and within 10 minutes they placed $6,350 of merchandise into two bags from a big box retailer, passed the registers, then walked out the store.

The suspects then got into a gray sedan, police said, with Pennsylvania plates.

Both suspects are black females, 18-25 years old, and between 5’3” and 5’9”.

Suspect one carried a black satchel, wore a black hoodie that read “women empower women” with checkered sleeves, and black shorts.

The second suspect carried a tan satchel, wore a graphic t-shirt, and had braided hair.

Police ask anyone with information about the suspects to contact Deputy Lee with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112.

Loaded gun Gerson Alejandro Morales, 23, of Arlington, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1 p.m. on July 4 near Fifth Street and charged with having a loaded handgun after an apparent an open container violation resulted in a search of his person.

DWI drugs Melissa Rae Nuse, 38, of Salisbury was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1:25 a.m. on July 4 near 17th Street and charged with DWI by drugs and alcohol.

Police went to a bar in the area for reports of a disorderly man. While there, they spoke to Nuse, who appeared to be erratically emotional, happy, and carefree one minute before crying the next. Officers suspected Nuse was intoxicated and advised her to walk instead of drive

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Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women who walked into a cosmetic store in West Ocean City and walked out with over $6,000 in products.

to her hotel. A short time later, Nuse was seen driving toward the exit of the parking lot when police stopped her. Nuse, police added, refused to participate in field sobriety tests and when asked if she was on drugs, she said she takes medication for high blood pressure and diabetes. She also told police she takes methadone, according to the police report.

Theft Lance Lamont Reynolds, 19, of Brandywine, Maryland was arrested

by Ocean City Police at approximately 4:20 p.m. on July 4 near 130th Street and charged with robbery and theft.

Police were called to the area because of a large disorderly group on the beach. A juvenile male told officers he was on the beach talking to an unknown female when Reynolds approached them. The victim told police Reynolds seemed to be taking offense to him talking to the woman and began making fun of the gold chain the victim was wearing.

Reynolds then reached up and grabbed the chain and snapped it off his neck, the victim told officers, and began to hold it up and ask what he was going to do about it. Rather than

confront Reynolds, the victim told the Beach Patrol who relayed the message to police.

Police said they spotted Reynolds on the beach and approached him before asking about the chain. Though he denied taking the chain from the victim, Reynolds reportedly said he reached up, touched the chain on the victim’s neck, and it fell to the sand.

After the chain fell, Reynolds told police, he picked it up. Officers were unable to locate the chain.

Reynolds was arrested and taken to headquarters after refusing to identify himself.

Burglary William Robert Bruce, 67, of Ocean City Police was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 7:15 p.m. on July 4 near 133rd Street and charged with burglary and theft after he entered his ex-girlfriend’s residence without permission, and walked out with her motorcycle helmet after she confronted him.

Loaded gun Belqis Shantae Greene, 21, of Philadelphia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 7:15 p.m. on July 4 near South First Street and

Hopper Van Zappitello, 18, of Portland, Oregon was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11 p.m. on July 4 near 128th Street and charged with indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, and causing a disturbance while intoxicated in a public place.

Police received reports from a mother who said her 12-year-old daughter witnessed a man whose private parts were exposed. The caller told officers Zappitello was urinating when the girl saw him.

When officer’s identified Zappitello, he was reportedly in possession of a fake ID.

Funny money Peter Justin Groncki, 22, of York, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City police at approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 3 near Herring Way and charged with possessing fake money and causing a disturbance while intoxicated in a public place.

As police were on their way to a nearby restaurant following a complaint of a disorderly man, another officer told them that Groncki had attempted to pay his tab at the restaurant earlier in the day using bills two $100 bills marked “Play Money.”

Groncki told police he found the bills on the ground and did not realize they were fake, admitting to paying the tab believing they were real.

Surveillance at the establishment showed a man purposely drop two bills from his pocket onto the floor of the bar. He later returned, picked up the bills, and handed them to Groncki who attempted to pay his bar tab with them.

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Suspect in custody for Ocean City stabbing U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement agencies catch Ridgely man in Queen Anne’s

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) Ocean City Police, with the help of the Maryland State Apprehension Team and U.S. Marshals arrested a man in relation to a triple stabbing that occurred on June 20 in downtown Ocean City.

Paul Baynard, 23, of Ridgely, Maryland was taken into custody in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland without incident and charge with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

Police responded to an incident near Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk at approximately 11:55 p.m. on June 20 and when they arrived, the saw multiple individuals fighting and determined three people had been stabbed.

According to court documents, Qwinton Rogers was stabbed six times in the back and was bleeding heavily.

He was loaded onto a helicopter and flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore for treatment of his injuries.

The second victim, a 21-year-old male Paul Baynard from Wye Mills, Maryland was flown to Christiana Hospital. The third victim, a 17-year-old male from Centreville, Maryland was transported by Ocean City EMS to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. All three victims have since been released from each of the hospitals.

A further investigation determined the fight on the Boardwalk involved two groups of males, each with five people.

The first group, police said, included Rogers, his older brother, and a 15-year-old referred to as Juvenile 1.

After reviewing City Watch and police body camera footage, Ocean City detectives said they were able to watch the fight and see Rogers fall to the ground. After falling, reports read, a man identified as Baynard stabbed Rogers at least two times.

Police said the video shows Baynard’s right hand making two stabbing motions toward Rogers as he was laying on his stomach.

Once additional officers arrived on the scene, two of the people in Baynard’s group were seen running on the Boardwalk until turning out of sight of the cameras. A 17-year-old was also detained at the scene and arrested for his involvement in the fight.

A man interviewed at the scene approached officers and said he, Rogers, juvenile 1, and two other men were walking on the Boardwalk when they encountered the other group, and the fight began.

The man said he attempted to separate the groups, and although he didn’t personally know the other five

men, he knew of them through social media. He also showed officers two Instagram pages with images of the 17-year-old juvenile and Baynard.

When interviewed, juvenile 1 told police the first names or nicknames of all the individuals in the other group, which led to the identification of Baynard.

Juvenile 1 also said he was familiar with Baynard’s group because he went to high school with several of them.

After watching the video, juvenile 1 identified Baynard, according to court documents.

Coordinated efforts between the Ocean City Police Department Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Maryland State Apprehension Team, and U.S. Marshal’s Task Force led to locating and taking Baynard into custody.

Baynard was transported from Queen Anne’s Count to Ocean City where he was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and held without bond.

firming his identity, police learned Beckett did not have a conceal carry permit from the State of Maryland.

A short time later, officers spotted Beckett at a nearby restaurant and arrested him. Becket reportedly told officers the car belonged to him and he always kept the handgun under the driver’s seat, police said.

vehicle. Still, police searched the car and found an unloaded handgun under the driver’s seat, a bag with more than 10 grams of marijuana and a plastic box with pre-rolled joints.

According to police, Stratton took the blame and told officers they found everything. Once at headquarters, Stratton said he did not want to speak without an attorney.

demanded his phone, believing he took it.

The juvenile’s sister, also a juvenile, also had an encounter with Grabill on the dancefloor when he grabbed her hips and pulled her in to dance.

He then started to touch her private area from the outside of her shorts as he danced, according to court documents.

Both juveniles identified Grabill as the person who committed the assaults and sexual offense.

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Police said the restaurant general manager issued indefinite trespass warnings from the establishment, and Groncki and the other man understood they were not permitted back.

When police arrived at 1:25 a.m.

Groncki was standing on the property of the establishment and screaming profanities at the GM and other employees.

As he shouted, a bill fell from Groncki onto the parking lot, which was identical to the two bills confiscated earlier that night. He was then placed under arrest.

Magic mushrooms Wade Matthew Ash, 26, of Baltimore was arrested by Ocean City police at approximately 8 a.m. on July 2 near 33rd Street and charged with possession of drugs after police found that a bag in the car he was in earlier that night contained psilocybin mushrooms.

Loaded handgun Ryjean Levi Beckett, 23, of Painter, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1 a.m. on July 3 near 19th Street and charged with possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle.

Police watched Beckett park his car and walk away before walking up to the car he was driving and looking inside.

Police said they saw a gray gun grip under the driver’s seat. After running Beckett’s vehicle information and con-

Minor with handgun Elton Max-Liony Joseph, 20, of Seaford, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 8:45 p.m. on July 2 near Second Street and charged with possession of a loaded gun as a minor.

Police said Joseph was stopped for a seatbelt violation and when the officers approached, they could smell marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.

Joseph was ordered out of the car and a search revealed a loaded handgun.

Distribution with firearm Daevon Christopher Stratton, 22, of Dover, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11:45 p.m. on June 30 near 119th Street and charged with possession of a handgun, drug trafficking with a firearm, possession of drugs with distribution intent, and various other charges.

Police stopped Stratton for a traffic violation and after smelling marijuana, officers ordered him and his passengers out of the vehicle.

Stratton, police said, admitted to having an ounce of marijuana in the

Sexual offense Justin Robert Grabill, 19, of Lusby, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City police at approximately 11 p.m. on July 1 near an under-21 nightclub on Worcester Street and charge with assault, fourth-degree sex offense, disorderly conduct, and reckless endangerment.

A bicycle officer arrived at the club and saw another officer struggling to detain Grabill, who was removed from the club by the security team. Security personnel at the club pulled a knife out of Grabill’s front pocket of his sweatpants and handed it to police after he allegedly threatened someone with the knife.

Police said Grabill became disorderly before the officer grabbed his right arm and told him to stop. Grabill attempted to break free and after a scuffle, he was put into a transport vehicle where he thrashed around and was placed in a restraint device, according to court documents.

The responding officer said a juvenile male was the victim of assault involving a knife at the club. According to police the juvenile said he was standing outside when Grabill approached him, pulled out a knife, and

Indecent exposure Cory Scott Johnston, 23, of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 3 a.m. on July 1 near 8th Street and charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.

Police were alerted to a situation at a nearby motel after a caller said he saw a naked white man on the third-floor balcony.

The caller said the man had short blonde hair and walked out onto the balcony, “butter-ball naked” as he played with himself. An employee at the motel told police she saw she did walk out and see Johnston “playing with himself” while the other men in the unit watched.

Police went to the room and were allowed in by the person who reserved it. The caller identified Johnston as the man on the balcony.

Johnston was asked why he was naked on the balcony, and he said he didn’t know why, but he was aware that he was in a public place with his private parts out.

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Stolen car leads to drug distribution arrest Police said Shakur Anthony was placed under arrest after finding out he had an active probation violation warrant.

Officers searched the stolen vehicle and a bag loBy Greg Wehner cated in the vehicle and found Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) A Baltimore man Shakur Anthony over 200 plastic pill bottles, Myrikal Fields Terrell Anthony approximately 400 grams of was arrested in Ocean City last weekmarijuana, and three digital scales. end after he was allegedly found with other charges.

Police also found a loaded semia gun, drugs, and a stolen car.

Police said Anthony and two other Shakur Levern Anthony, 21, was occupants of a car pulled into a park- automatic handgun and a clip with 17 arrested by Ocean City Police at ap- ing lot and exited before walking to- rounds of ammunition. proximately 6 a.m. on July 2 near ward 32nd Street.

32nd Street and charged with stealAfter a brief investigation, the veing property valued between $25,000 hicle Anthony was driving was reand $100,000, possession of a loaded ported stolen on June 7. Officers then handgun, an assault pistol magazine, approached Anthony and the other – more than 10 grams of marijuana, Myrikal Bryanna-Denise Fields, 22, ammunition, possession of drugs and Terrell Anthony, 24, both of Balwith distribution intent, and several timore – and detained them.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 8, 2022) A man receiving oral sex in a downtown Ocean City park was arrested over the weekend after getting into a fight with a man who tried to break up the act.

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After seeing this, the assault victim started to shoot video, which police said depicted the woman trying to cover Brooks’ private parts with her shirt. The video also showed Brooks with his private parts exposed as he laid on his back in the sand.

The victim told Brooks that they were in public and asked if they cared. The woman then got off Brooks before he slowly stood up, pulled his pants up, and began punching the man in the face.

Brooks, police said, started to walk away when officers asked if he had been in a fight. He dismissed the question and continued to walk since he was not under arrest.

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Crowds flocked to the amusement parks in downtown Ocean City on Sunday to get thrills on rides and try their luck at popular games that test one’s skills.

Artists’ registration open for plein air paint event in Sept.

(July 8, 2022) The Worcester County Arts Council announces the opening of artists’ registration for the Paint Worcester County, Plein Air event to be held Sept. 19-23.

Local and regional artists will paint outdoors at their leisure at any chosen location in Worcester County and compete for attractive cash prizes in this annual plein air competition.

Registration is open to experienced and novice painters, 18 years or older, and is limited to 50 artists.

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FIRST LADY HONORED

Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan joined board members of the Art League of Ocean City, including Al Handy, Crystal Collins, Emily Schwab, Virginia Outten, and Executive Director Rina Thaler at a reception in her honor on June 13 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan joined the staff of the Art League of Ocean City at a reception in her honor on June 13 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Work on display through Dec. Continued from Page 57 free “Wet Paint” sale and exhibit, featuring work created during this event, on Friday, Sept. 23, from 1:30-5 p.m. at the Berlin library located at 13 Harrison Avenue. All artwork will be available for sale, and the event is open to the public.

The selection of artwork will continue to be on display at the Berlin Library Gallery until Dec. 31.

For more information, contact the Arts Council at 410-641-0809.

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As designated by the Maryland State Arts Council County arts agency, the Worcester County Arts Council is committed to fostering the excellence, diversity and vitality of arts, artists, and arts organizations and increasing access to the arts for all members of our community.

The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and supported by memberships, donations, and local sponsorships.

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The Henry Hotel has been an iconic building in south Ocean City for decades. Thanks to organizations like the Ocean City Development Corporation, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Humphreys Foundation and the Ocean City Museum Society efforts are being made to make certain the hotel remains an iconic building for decades to come. Pictured are Erica Joseph of the CFES, left, and Nancy Howard of the Museum Society.

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CAPE COD TRIP

Forty-six members and friends of the Ocean City lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy who, after waiting three years, finally got to take a week-long trip to Cape Cod in June. The photo is at the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Hyannis. The trip had been planned for 2020 but was canceled because of covid.

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The bus stop at Teal Bay in Ocean Pines recently received a sprucing up. Pictured, in back, from left, are Chase Wagner, Jason Casares, Cole Williams and Teddy Casares; and in front, Carter and Luke Kelly. Not pictured: Connor Wagner.

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ART SHOW

The Art League of Ocean City hosted the Worcester County student entries into the Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition, sponsored by the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are first-place winner Isabella Huber, Art League of Ocean City Executive Director Rina Thaler, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore President and CEO Pam Gregory, and Art League Education Director Katrin Huber on First Friday in June. The show was exhibited at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, June 3-5.

OC LIONS ANNIVERSARY

The Ocean City Lions celebrate 75 years of community service in Ocean City and Worcester County.

Helping the club celebrate (clockwise from top left): Lion JD Quillin and OC Lion President Scott Stark accept a Certificate of Recognition from Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bower; Past District Governor Lion Norm Cathell and Worcester County Commissioners President Joe Mitrecic; Ocean City American Legion Commander Tom Wengert; Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan presents a proclamation from the Town of Ocean City to Lion President Scott Stark; State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza presents a proclamation from Gov. Larry Hogan to President Scott Stark.

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WPS GALA

Parents, alumni, teachers and guests came together during the Worcester Prepatory gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of the school, on April 30 at Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach. Proceeds from this year’s gala will fund additional security updates to the campus and a refresh to the library exterior. Pictured, from left, are WPS teacher and coach Laura Holmes, Head of Middle School Megan Wallace, and parents Leanne Prosser, Kathryn O’Reilly and Nicole and Alex Miller.

Current Head of School Dr. John McDonald and his wife, Andrea, left, stand with Diane Tull and her husband, Barry, former WPS Headmaster.

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Sportsplex debate missing OC’s voice If the Town of Ocean City and the resort tourism industry truly believe that a substantial sports complex operating close by will have a huge economic impact on the resort, the time to get off the pot is now.

At the least, someone should say something in defense of the four Worcester County Commissioners who continue to hold the line against a rising tide of disenchantment fomented by opponents of the majority’s plan to acquire sports complex property on Route 50 just outside Berlin.

Someone needs to throw these folks a life ring just for the sake of appearances, so they don’t look like this is all their idea and that they will be going it alone.

Commissioners Joe Mitrecic, Diana Purnell, Bud Church and Josh Nordstrom aren’t in any big political trouble necessarily, since they probably have the support of most people in their districts, and Church isn’t seeking reelection. Still, they do look somewhat exposed by virtue of Ocean City’s absence from the conversation.

Ocean City officials, after all, have been talking about the need for a sports complex for years, so it’s a little disconcerting that they have yet to offer any real indication of the role they want or intend to play in its development and operation.

All that’s out there now is that Mitrecic and Purnell are pushing hard with the backing of Church and Nordstrom, but have little to defend their positions beyond their own opinions.

It’s time other advocates for this project join them and reveal what they are thinking and how they intend to participate before voters in Ocean Pines and elsewhere in the county permanently embrace the notion that this is a bad idea.

For all anyone knows, Ocean City officials see things a little differently and are trying to work that out with the commissioners behind closed doors. Regardless, as sports complex proponents who believe the resort would be its chief beneficiary, city officials need to join the debate and explain to potential voters these commissioners aren’t in this alone. Or at least we assume they aren’t.

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Aliens must save us

Early voting in the Maryland primary election began this week, thus giving people the opportunity to cast ballots now that they know they will regret later.

I’m not quite that cynical yet, although I am contemplating forming a political party for people like me, who have come to believe that our best bet these days might be intervention by space aliens.

The way I see it, only an extraterrestrial outfit will have the advanced technolBy ogy needed to disable our inStewart ternet service completely and Dobson free us from the tractor beam grip of the political poo-poo people who stir the pot for fun and profit.

Providing our new friends from space don’t view us as a planetary party platter or force us to labor in the dilithium crystal mines in the Asteroid Belts of Xenon, we’ll be ahead of the game, since we will know nothing about them and therefore won’t be disappointed when they don’t act as expected.

Until that happens, and I suspect we’ll have a little bit of a wait, I’ll have to satisfy my disaffection for our current circumstance by remaining a cherry-picking Independent, that is to say someone who feels it’s only fair to be let down by both sides instead of being limited to one.

It’s true. As an Independent, I have voted around the horn for decades and have yet to pick anyone who hasn’t given me one or more “What the ----?” moments.

Let’s see, I started with Nixon, and that didn’t quite work out, jumped over to Jimmy Carter, who came up shorter than a Death

Valley cornstalk, didn’t vote for Reagan because actors are ... well ... actors, did vote for Bush, who went on to burst into a thousand points of light of disappointment, then to Clinton, who ... well, you know. And so on through our recent custodians of the office, all of whom wee-weed on my shoes and told me it was raining. In my unaffiliated opinion, of course.

I confess that being an Independent does have its drawbacks. One, I can’t vote early, late or on time in the primary election, and we’re looked down on by true believers on both sides of the equation.

My dear old dad put this in perspective for me back in the day when I was trying to decide how to register before I voted for the first time.

He recalled that he and a fellow soldier were hitchhiking north from an Army base in North Carolina before going overseas in World War II when they were picked up by a local husband and wife.

The woman turned to the back seat and asked my father’s buddy where he was from and he replied, “New York.”

“A damn Yankee,” she told him swiveling toward my father and asking, “And where are you from?”

“Maryland,” he replied.

“Hmmph,” she snorted. “I’d rather be a damn Yankee than a damn nothing.”

My father was a Democrat and my mother was a Republican, so in the spirit of familial harmony, I split the difference and became a Damn Nothing.

Go ahead, laugh now, but one of these days we’ll be in the majority, assuming that ET does phone home and calls in reinforcements.

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Commissioners seek volunteers for boards County residents eligible to apply for spots on police accountability act panels (July 8, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking interest from area residents to serve on three new civilian boards being implemented under the Maryland Police Accountability Act. These include the Police Accountability Board, Administrative Charging Committee, and Trial

Board.

Effective July 2022, the Maryland Police Accountability Act will replace the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights (LEOBR) as the system for police discipline.

The new act replaces the mostly internal discipline system under LEOBR with a multi-tiered system of external civilian boards.

The Police Accountability Board will consist of seven members to serve as the overall governing body of the system.

The Charging Committee will consist of five members who will review complaints and investigations of police misconduct, determine whether an officer should be charged with misconduct, and if charged recommend discipline from the state-created matrix.

The Trial Board will consist of three members, be chaired by a retired or administrative law judge, and will conduct hearings if an officer does not accept the disciplinary measures recommended by the Charging Committee.

Members of the three boards must meet applicable qualifications and will receive mandated training.

Applications to serve on these boards are available at www.co.worcester.md.us/PAB. Send the completed application along with a letter of interest and a resume outlining any pertinent experience, to PAB@co.worcester.md.us or Worcester County Administration at One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Nominations open for volunteer spirit award Individuals, organizations, businesses eligible to be granted acknowledgment (July 8, 2022) To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards.

The nomination period is open July 1 to Sept. 2, at 11:59 p.m.

“As we continue to serve our community during this pandemic, there

are many outstanding residents, groups, faith-based, businesses and nonprofits who are still working tirelessly to support the many needs in Worcester County,” Human Resources Specialist Kelly Brinkley said.

“We have grown stronger and more resilient thanks to the efforts of those who continue to come together to roll up their sleeves and pitch in. We want to honor this exceptional display of selflessness over the past year.”

Volunteer Spirit nominations will be accepted for each of the following eight categories: individual, group/team, emerging leader, faith-

based, nonprofit volunteer program, local business, veteran, and lifetime achievement.

Nominees should reside in and represent the volunteer spirit of Worcester County.

Nomination forms are found online at www.worcestervolunteer.org.

Once there, click on “News.”

Nomination forms will also be available at the Human Resources Office, Room 1301, in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill, or by contacting Brinkley at 410632-0090 or kbrinkley@co.worcester.md.us.

To highlight the outstanding services of the volunteers, the Worcester County Commissioners will be presenting award winners at the Oct. 18 meeting.

Maryland boating safety course set July 12-14 in OP (July 8, 2022) The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course at the Ocean Pines Library, July 12-14 from 6-9 p.m.

Certified instructors from the Ocean City Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering the Maryland Safe Boating Course. All the required material is covered along with time for questions.

The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972 must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland. Those attending the class, and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states.

The library is located at 11107 Cathell Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811.

The cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410935-4807, or email CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.

Checks should be made payable to: “USGCAUX 12-05” and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Payment via PayPAL is also accepted.

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Thirty-five young men and women from Italy have signed up to work at Ocean City businesses for the summer and the first 14 to arrive were welcomed by the Ocean City Sons and Daughters of Italy, with typical American summer fare held at the Knights of Columbus Hall and catered by Mio Fratello Restaurant. The university students come from all regions of Italy, Milan, Florence, Rome, Genoa, Sicily and Sardinia, and many smaller towns throughout.

Tour of waterfowl habitat project conducted July 18 (July 8, 2022) A consortium of conservation organizations and agencies is offering a tour on Monday, July 18, of its waterfowl habitat creation project in the coastal bays.

The product of a partnership between Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Maryland DNR, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the project entails rafts that provide a safe nesting site for Common Terns, a species that have undergone serious declines due to sea level rise.

This was the first seabird nesting raft ever attempted in the Mid-Atlantic. Despite a slow start, a total of 20 nesting pairs by mid-summer has given hope to the team.

This event is limited to 30 attendees with limited seats remaining. Tickets are $35. Register at lowershorelandtrust.org/bird-conservation-series.

On Tuesday, July 26, a free virtual presentation by leaders on bird con-

servation has been scheduled so residents and visitors can learn how birds are driving conservation funding and what more can be done.

With birding is a growing activity here and around the word, the presentation will explore what this increasing interest means for bird conservation?

Serving on a panel about the economics of bird conservation are Sara Barker from Cornell Lab of Ornithology Center for Avian Population Studies, Jim Rapp, Community Conservation Consulting and Delmarva Birding Weekends and David Satterfield from Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Jared Parks from Lower Shore Land Trust will highlight how birds have the power to amplify conservation, stewardship and community outreach.

Register for free, or donate, at https://www.lowershorelandtrust.or g/bird-conservation-series

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Annual book sale at Ocean Pines Library starts July 19

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Ocean City Surf Club presented two $5,000 scholarships during its annual Legends/Surfing Hall of Fame party on June 16. Pictured, from left, are OC Surf Club Vice President Rusty Ruszin, Stephen Decatur High School student Sam Woodley (recipient of the club’s $5,000 Leadership Scholarship) OC Surf Club President Tommy Vach, Stephen Decatur High School student Emma Sperry (recipient of the $5,000 Environmental Scholarship) and OC Surf Club Board Member Chris Tilghman.

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(July 8, 2022) The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will sponsor its annual book sale at the Ocean Pines Library this month.

This event is open to the public and is scheduled as follows: • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 19-21, 1-4 pm - Specials Room Sneak Preview. Features rare, signed, vintage, first edition, small press, collectibles, odd and special interest books and ephemera priced individually • Friday, July 22, 6-8 p.m. - FOPL members only sale. Join FOPL for $5 and get first access to this year’s books on sale.

• Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - General sale with all books, audio and DVD’s priced 50 cents to $2.

• Monday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - General sale continues with all books sold at half price, including the Specials Room.

This popular, annual book sale offers over 20,000 books that have been donated throughout the year by patrons, community members and businesses.

Books will be available in over 30 categories including fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, religion, art, music, science, animals, children’s, cookbooks, gardening, home school education, foreign language, poetry, classics, science fiction, westerns, and many others.

There will also be a large selection of CDs, DVDs and audio books and special sets.

All book sales are cash or check only – no credit cards will be accepted. All monies go to benefit the Ocean Pines Library and its resources, programs and events.

The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library is a certified 501, c3 non-profit organization that exists solely to support the library.

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Guns of the 8th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery at El Alamein, 12 July 1942

Commonwealth War Cemetery, el-Alamein, Egypt

WORLD WAR II

Allied Forces, Panzerarmee Afrika meet in El Alamein

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (July 8, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, Panzerarmee Afrika, commanded by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and the Allied Eighth Army, commanded by Claude Auchinleck (“the Auk”) met for the first time at El Alamein.

El Alamein is a tiny railroad station on the Mediterranean Coast, 66 miles west of Alexandria and 149 miles northwest of Cairo, Egypt. Today, it has a population of 7,000, and the museum and German, Italian and Commonwealth cemeteries are located there. Its name means “the two flags.”

During the first week of July an exhausted and depleted Panzerarmee Afrika was repulsed by an equally exhausted and depleted Eighth Army.

The Royal Air Force, flying from its nearby all-weather bases in Alexandria, was a significant factor in both the actual fighting and in disrupting the Axis’ long and exposed supply lines. The Allies now had air superiority.

Meanwhile, on July 2, Il Duce, together with his retinue, flew to Derna, Libya, which is 106 miles west of Tobruk. He wanted to be present for the Axis’ conquest of Egypt, and had his

white charger shipped, planning to accept the salute of the victorious Axis soldiers astride it in the shadow of the Pyramids. He believed this would occur within 15 days. After a month, and Panzerarmee Afrika not having arrived at Alexandria, let alone the Suez Canal or the Pyramids, nor having been visited by the newest and youngest German Field Marshal, the Italian Duce slunk back to Rome — without his cook and valet, who had been killed when their plane crashed on landing at Derna.

After resting and regrouping, Field Marshal Rommel’s Panzerarmee Afrika struck again on July 9. It was making good progress until the Eighth Army’s newly arrived 9th Australian Division, commanded by Sir Leslie J. Morshead, hit the recently arrived Sabratha Infantry Division, commanded by Mario Soldarelli, hard the next day, capturing 835 Italian soldiers.

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OBITUARIES LORENDA LYNCH BIRCH Ocean City Lorenda Lynch Birch, age 89, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home in Ocean City.

Born in Selbyville, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Olive Hudson Lynch.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton “Buddy” Birch, in 1980 and by her beloved companion, Curtis Birch, in 2008.

She is survived by her daughters, Nicole Desiree Birch Duleau of Arizona and Chantal Birch and Jonathan

Ashton of Berlin.

There are five grandchildren, Chloe French, Easton Wilkins, Alexis Wilkins, Danielle Kennell and Austin Birch; and four greatLorenda L. Birch grandchildren, Ava Kennell, Chase Kennell, Autumn Hicken and Francis Wilkins; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a sister-inlaw, Jackie Lynch, of Selbyville.

She was preceded in death by her

brother, Kenneth Lynch; and sister, Erma Torres.

She had been the owner and operator of the Rideau Motel in Ocean City.

She was a graduate of Selbyville High School, had been a member of The Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, and the Worcester County Humane Society.

She was an artist who enjoyed painting in oils, loved music, cats, and Turkey Hill mint chocolate chip ice cream. She also loved to travel

across America and internationally with her beloved companion, Curtis Birch.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Donations may be sent to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

loss of over half its remaining soldiers. It was rescued by the Pavia and Brescia Infantry Divisions, commanded by Nazzareno Scattaglia and Giacomo Lombardi.

The Eighth Army began striking at the weaker Italian divisions. Brescia and Pavia were hit again on July 15, and Gen. Lombardi was severely wounded.

A counterattack by 15th Panzer, commanded by Gustav von Värst, bagged 2,600 Kiwis, but Brescia and Pavia Infantry Divisions had suffered 2,000 captured.

Two days later it was the turn of Trento and Trieste Divisions, which landed 700 Italians in captivity. On the evening of July 21, the Indians and Kiwis attempted to take Ruweisat

Ridge, but the Trieste and Brescia held, and on the next day, 21st Panzer, commanded by Georg von Bismarck, counterattacked, inflicting 1,000 casualties and accounting for 132 British tanks captured or destroyed.

By now, Panzerarmee Afrika was down to 38 German and 51 Italian tanks as opposed to 173 in Eighth Army’s1st Armored Division, alone.

On July 23, Eighth Army launched an assault in the south, which was turned back with a loss of 146 tanks and 1,400 men. Three days later, “The Auk” launched another poorly organized assault which resulted in 1,000 Aussie casualties at the hands of Gen. Masina’s Trento Division.

Slowly, Axis supplies and reinforcements arrived. The 164th Light Afrika Division, commanded by Josef Folttmann, arrived from Crete, together with the Italian Pistoia Infantry Division, commanded by Giuseppe Falugi.

And since the Axis had listened to Rommel’s “siren song” and canceled the attack on Malta, the airborne troops assigned that task were now free. The new field marshal received the crack Ramcke Parachute Brigade, commanded by Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke, and the tough, highly trained, Italian Folgore Parachute Division commanded by Enrico Fratinni.

Field Marshal Rommel ascribed Panzerarmee Afrika’s failure to the collapse of the power of resistance of many Italian formations.

“The duties of comradeship, for me particularly as their commanderin-chief, compel me to say unequivocally, that the defeats that the Italian formations suffered at El Alamein in early July, were not the fault of the Italian soldier. The Italian was willing, unselfish and a good soldier, and, considering the conditions under which he served, had always given better than average.

“There is no doubt that the achievement of every Italian unit, especially of the motorized forces, far surpassed anything that the Italian Army had done for a hundred years.

Many Italian generals and officers won our admiration, both as men and as soldiers.

“The cause of the Italian defeat had its roots in the whole Italian Military State and system, in their poor armament and in the general lack of interest in the war by many Italians, both officers and statesmen. This Italian failure frequently prevented the realization of my plans.”

The toll for the month of July, for each side, was 13,000 casualties.

Next week: Death Match Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com

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Gen. Soldarelli’s Sabratha Division regrouped and counterattacked on July 14, knocking the Aussies back a bit. That was followed, three days later by elements of Gen. Masina’s Trento Division, taking 200 Australian prisoners.

To the south, Eighth Army was assaulting Axis positions on Ruweisat Ridge, located south of, and roughly parallel to, the Mediterranean Sea. The Ariete Armored Division, commanded by Francisco Arena, and by now down to 1,000 soldiers and less than eight tanks, was savaged by the 2nd New Zealand Division, still commanded by Bernard Freyberg, with a

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SPORTS AWARDS A number of Worcester Preparatory School student-athletes received awards for excellence in their sports during the recent spring season. Pictured, in front, from left are Emma Zajdel, Reagan Sterrs, Lebby Becker, Natasha Richter, Morgan Schoch, Sumira Sehgal, Caitlyn Hoen, Caitlin Williams and Claire Windrow; and in back, Bennett Tinkler, James Haley, Brice Richins, Anderssen Taylor, Dylan McGovern, Jack Gardner, Griffin Jones, Harrison Humes, Riley Schoch, Graham McCabe, Ian Lewis, Aleksey Klimins, Jason Todorov and Dylan Simons.

Ocean City Tuna Tournament this weekend

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 8, 2022) The fish are biting just in time for the 35th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament, which kicks off today and runs through Sunday.

“The season as a whole has been off and on. Fish are being caught in one canyon one day and in a different one another day,” said Ocean City Fishing Center Assistant Dockmaster Hunter Dortenzo.”Last week everyone in our fleet was catching six-plus yellowfin. The past few days they’ve been catching some bigeye tuna, which is an awesome sign.”

On July 5, Roshambo Sportfishing landed several yellowfin tuna and a 145-pound bigeye. The day prior, Covered Up Sport Fishing boated a 209-pound bigeye and six yellowfin tuna.

Also this week, anglers aboard Big Stick reeled in four yellowfin and a 216-pound bigeye.

“The tuna bite is here. There’s a good mix of yellowfin and bigeye, which is always a crowd pleaser to see big tuna being weighed,” Dortenzo said. “If conditions align right, we could have another record-breaking tournament.”

Final registration for the tournament was yesterday, Thursday. Altogether, there were 17 added entry-level calcuttas for the 2022 competition. The cost to enter them ranged from $200 to $5,000.

Teams could 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 increase the amount of prize money they receive.

For 2022, tournament fishing is permitted Friday through Sunday.

Anglers will fish two of the three days. Boats can leave either the Ocean City or Indian River inlets.

“The weather is looking pretty good. All days are fishable, at the very least,” Dortenzo said on Wednesday.

Catches will be weighed at the Ocean City Fishing Center from 4-8 p.m. 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 be giveaways during the weigh-ins and children are invited to sit up close to the scale to get a good view.

There will also be vendors set up near the weigh-in station, including a

table featuring a variety of tournament apparel and merchandise. Spectators can also view the weigh-ins from Micky Fins bar and restaurant, which is located next to the scale.

“It’s going to be a party at the scale and we’re looking forward to it,” Dortenzo said.

The weigh-ins will also be streamed live on the tournament website for those who can’t make it to the fishing center.

Prize money will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-heaviest single tuna and the largest total catch weight (stringer).

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, bigeye and long fin).

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 di-

vision 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.

There is also a wahoo calcutta.

Minimum weight is 20 pounds.

The last two years no qualifying wahoo were brought the scale so prize money of about $21,000 has been rolled over to this year’s tournament, Dortenzo said.

“We’re all excited and looking forward to the tournament,” Dortenzo said.

For the first time since its inception 34 years ago, the Ocean City Tuna Tournament broke the milliondollar payout mark in 2021. Organizers are hoping to surpass that total this year.

A total of 106 boats registered for the 2021 tournament. The overall payout was $1,019,690.

For more information about the Tuna Tournament, call 410-213-1121 or visit www.octunatournament.com.

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SURF REPORT

Dalkiewicz gives kudos to hosts for surf talk

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (July 8, 2022) I enjoy a television sports talk show called “Pardon the Interruption” or PTI. It comes on most weekday evenings on the Eastern Sports Network or ESPN and has been going on for the last 20 years or so.

It’s basically two guys talking sports in quite the lively and spirited manner.

The principals are Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, two longtime friends who both used to be sports writers for the Washington Post.

I would often read both of their columns. Their wit and enthusiasm would be nearly infectious, always informative and well researched. They bring these same attributes to “Pardon the Interruption.”

A few years ago I had heard that the show had received a number one

rating of all the shows that appears on ESPN. That’s quite a lofty accolade especially considering all the programs that appear on the 24-7 ESPN networks.

The show will generally open with Wilbon telling Kornheiser that today is such and such, as in; “Today is national watch a baseball game day,” or, “Today is love your dog day.”

As you can probably guess much banter and humor goes on between these two which only adds to the entertainment value.

Being informed and entertained at the same time seems to be a good combination. Both are also very opinionated, which once again adds to the quality combination.

Last week one of the shows

started with Wilbon stating, “Today is national surfing day.” He went on asking, “Tony, have you ever surfed?”

Kornheiser replied, “No because I don’t like the water, am afraid of sharks, and I don’t like to take my shirt off.”

Kornheiser grew up on the Southern Shore of Long Island, New York, where by his own admission, “everybody surfed.”

But, surfing was obviously not his cup of tea.

PTI will cover most any sporting activity though it’s mostly major sports which are most mentioned.

The topics are timely are up-tothe-minute but I was quite surprised to hear surfing even vaguely mentioned.

Surfing is obviously more of a fringe sport/activity and can only be done where breaking waves occur.

Surprisingly, though, waves can

break not only in oceans but on other bodies of water such as the Great Lakes, standing waves in rivers or even tidal bores on bodies of water with extreme tide changes.

It’s interesting to think that surfing could become more popular in our general lives.

It’s part of the Olympics now and be headline news in places such as Hawaii and Australia. But, it seems as though it will always be more specialized and off the beaten path, more part of the road less traveled.

Still, it was quite interesting to hear surfing even lightly mentioned, even humorously mentioned on a major sport show that will concentrate more on major sports in general.

Kudos to PTI, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon.

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.

Tenth annual Ocean Games set for July 16 (July 8, 2022) Swim Ocean City is hosting its 10th annual Ocean Games open water swim on Saturday, July 16, 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 ocean-based 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 9-mile 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 direction of the current, the race will either start or finish at Caroline Street and 146th Street.

The 3-mile swim starts at noon.

Depending on the direction of the current, the race will begin at 94th Street and end at 146th Street or start at 46th Street and end at Caroline Street.

“Each year, the swim event has unique challenges for the participants and its organizers. There is a saying, ‘the only thing predictable about open water swimming is its unpredictability,’” said Corey Davis, Ocean Games Race director. “The currents, tides and weather make for challeng-

ing moments for the swimmer, but you have different challenges from the planning end.”

Every 9-mile swimmer must have an individual safety kayak to aid with nutrition, water, and assistance.

“This year, besides the typical hurdles, finding safety kayak pilots for the swim has been extra hard,” Davis said. “Many swimmers had their kayak pilots cancel on them. If you want a challenging, fun day kayaking in the ocean, here’s your chance. Contact me at corey@oceangamesusa.org.”

After experiencing a traumatic brain injury in 2007, Davis worked with the team at Johns Hopkins’ Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program to return to his previously ac-

tive 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.

Ocean Games offers something for everyone, open to novices and seasoned athletes alike, allowing for the perfect open water swim experience in a safe and structured environment.

For more information, visit www.oceangamesus.org.

Flounder tournament, auction set for Aug. 6 (July 8, 2022) Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th annual Flounder Tournament and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 6.

The Ocean Pines Association and Gateway Subaru are the corporate event sponsors this year.

Last year, despite the rain, over 280 anglers registered, with the win-

ning flatty and its angler taking home over $5,000.

Participants must be registered by Friday, Aug. 5 at noon.

Weigh-in and auction will take place at the Ocean Pines Marina and Yacht Club. Lines in at 7 a.m., out by 3 p.m. Fish must be weighed by 4 p.m.

Sponsorships are still available.

All information and registration can be found at https://business.oceanpineschamber.org/events/details/15th-annualflounder-tournament-14722.

For more information, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-6415306 or email info@ocean-

pineschamber.org.

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit corporation comprised of area businesses organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper.

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