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Holiday business successful, but not like it was

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Ocean City checked off another Fourth of July last weekend, and in spite of challenges posed by the novel coronavirus, resort officials and business owners considered the holiday a success.

“We had a very busy holiday weekend,” Ocean City interim Tourism Director Jessica Waters said. “The nearly perfect weather, combined with the holiday falling on a Saturday, made for a perfect time to travel to the beach.”

As Waters said, the resort couldn’t have asked for better weather this weekend, as temperatures soared into the 80s and skies were clear by noon See HOLIDAY Page 2 JOSH KIM/OCEAN CITY TODAY

GAME TIME In true American fashion, a duo, peering at coveted claw machine prizes, decked themselves out with patriotic symbols — American flags and a bald eagle with a piercing gaze — to celebrate Independence Day on the Boardwalk last Saturday.

Fireworks taken, rescues initiated OC’s public safety people handle more of everything during holiday weekend

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Water rescues, arrests and firework violations were up this Fourth of July weekend, according to the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Police Department, Fire Marshal’s office and Maryland Natural Resources Police.

The Beach Patrol, which has more than 200 members and 91 stands on the beach, had roughly 140-145 lifeguards on the beach Fourth of July weekend.

Lifeguards conducted 346 rescues

last Thursday, 216 on Friday, 89 on Saturday and 66 on Sunday.

Furthermore, lifeguards were proactive over the weekend, completing 6,033 preventative actions on Thursday, 4,295 on Friday, 8,809 on Saturday and 4,178 on Sunday.

This year’s saves outnumbered those of last July 4 weekend, although Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin stressed that rescues do not reflect crowd sizes, but rather water and weather conditions.

Additionally, Arbin said the number of saves does not correlate to the severity of the incident.

“A lot of these are not life-or-death saves,” he said.

Local police also had their hands full, after responding to 1,300 officer

calls for service and 799 citizen calls for service.

City ordinance violations, traffic stops, parking complaints/violations, alcohol violations and disorderly conducts led police-initiated activity, while citizen calls involved disorderly conduct, city ordinance violations, parking complaints, noise complaints and welfare checks.

Police made 84 arrests this past weekend — compared to 49 in 2019 — including nine for drug-related offenses, three for impaired driving and four for weapons-related offenses.

The top five charges were disorderly conduct, second-degree assault, open container, resisting arrest, drug possession (not cannabis) and interSee FIRE Page 5

County ethics bd. clears Nordstrom on AGH grant vote

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Worcester County Ethics Board has rejected a complaint against County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom regarding his vote for a grant for Atlantic General Hospital.

Marvin Purnell filed the complaint last month, stating that Nordstrom is biased and should have recused himself because wife works at Atlantic General Hospital.

Nordstrom voted in favor of the $100,000 grant, which passed 4-3 on June 2 after being previously shot down.

The grant’s passage was key in passing the FY21 operating budget.

Before voting, Nordstrom disclosed that his wife was the director of community health.

“It’s a ‘conflict of interest’ when a See BOARD Page 4

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Holiday unlike any other turned out to be successful Continued from Page 1 on July 4.

Guests paid a total of $42,076.25 to park in the inlet parking lot, which was down from last year’s $73,1130.75, but a big portion of that drop was the result of a reduction in this year’s per hour parking rate. Adjusting for the rate difference, $3.50 this year and $5 last year, the city saw a much less dramatic 18 percent decrease in parking revenue.

Parking aside, hotels were packed, despite initial concerns that postponed fireworks would stymie the number of bookings.

“Hotels were very busy over the weekend, with many selling out,” said Susan Jones, Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association executive director. “The weather was stellar and the pent-up demand to get out of the house is quite evident.”

Jones said there were no apparent discrepancies as to where in town guests were staying — even condominium parking lots seemed full.

Aside from hotels, other businesses also appeared to have enjoyed a fairly good weekend under current circumstances.

“It was a very busy weekend,” said Nancy Schwendeman of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “I have only talked to a couple of general businesses so far, and it seems [as if] things went well.”

Schwendeman said the chamber saw proactive behavior on the part of guests, as well.

“At the chamber, we have still been receiving the calls with questions asking what procedures/protocols are in place in Ocean City, so we know that guests are thinking about covid-19 and getting information so they can make their decisions on travel,” she said.

This cognizance was apparent at Doggie Style K9 Café and OC Socks.

“We had no problems at all, our customers were very polite and nice and just happy to be in town,” coowner Delmar Smith said, although the shops, located in the Inlet Village Shops on the Boardwalk, only saw 50 percent of its usual clientele.

Smith said this was likely because of the lack of fireworks display.

Nonetheless, operations have been running smoothly, as the shops have not suffered any staffing shortages.

“We have a lot of longtime employees that have been with us for years, so we’re fortunate in that regard,” Smith said.

Smith’s staffing non-issue seems to be a rare case in the resort.

“We are still having dire staffing shortages all over town in all segments of travel — I even saw a picture of a Pepsi manager delivering product over the weekend,” Jones said. “Ho-

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Residents and guests packed the downtown beach area to celebrate the Fourth of July last Saturday.

tels were as prepared as they could be, Some have been able to pull employees from other cities where they operate hotels to assist with the demand here, while others are only opening the number of rooms they can service.”

For the restaurant industry this past weekend was a mixed bag, as capacity remains halved.

“For us, we didn’t see the traffic that we would typically see on a holiday weekend,” said Michelle Torres, Phillips Seafood Restaurants corporate director of Marketing and Business Development. “We were busy, but not Fourth of July busy.”

The restaurant, located on 20th Street, does not have room for exterior seating, which has hindered its operations.

Nevertheless, guests were excited to be back, Torres said, and appreciated the steps Phillips had taken to social distance and sanitize.

“Our reviews were great, and many people commented on how they were excited to see the cleanliness and the things we were doing,” she said.

Jayne Bunting, owner of The Angler restaurant on Talbot Street bayside, expressed similar sentiments.

“We had a great Fourth of July weekend. We were very happy with the turnout, and we have been very successful in trying to keep everybody safe and healthy,” she said.

Capacity restrictions and limited staffing notwithstanding, Bunting said this year’s sales were comparable to last year and that 90-95 percent of customers were patient and happy to abide to safety guidelines.

The only issue a few customers seemed to have, she said, was wearing a facemask.

“There were some that are refusing to wear mask,” Bunting said. “We won’t serve them [or] let them in.

They have to wear a mask in our business, and as a proprietor, I feel like that’s the least we can do for the other guests.”

Smith, Torres and Bunting seemed to have lucked out with customers, as other businesses in the area apparently saw less-than-desirable behavior.

“This past weekend was not any different than what we’ve been seeing,” Jones said. “There are so many domestic argument incidents, those waiting in restaurant lines are bringing their own alcohol while waiting in lines, pot smoking is out of control and general rudeness and lack of respect for everyone around.”

Jones clarified she did not mean violent behavior seen earlier last month, but overall lack of patience and kindness.

As the resort continues to see more and more guests, not only does it have to contend with behavioral issues, but also with preventing the city from becoming a covid-19 hotspot.

In addition to pent-up demand, big crowds have been linked to closures of beach bars in neighboring Delaware, after that state saw spikes in some beach towns, particularly among younger adults.

Delaware follows a growing number of states that have seen surges in novel coronavirus cases, including Texas, Florida, California, Arizona,

North and South Carolina and Tennessee.

Maryland, thus far, has been able to avoid joining this list of states, and has seen consistent declines or plateauing in a number of key metrics.

As of Thursday, Maryland had 71,447 confirmed cases of covid-19, 3,160 confirmed deaths, 406 hospitalizations and a 4.53 percent positivity rate.

The positivity rate is the number of tests that come back positive, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends loosening restrictions when the positivity rate stays at 5 percent or lower for at least 14 days.

Nationwide, the United States hit 2.98 million confirmed cases and 131,065 deaths, as of Wednesday.

Mayor Rick Meehan has previously stated that the city must remain vigilant and be weary of becoming lured into the idea that the coronavirus was “over.”

“Of course concerns of coronavirus and large gatherings were definitely at the forefront of our minds,” Waters said. “Fortunately, our wide beaches allowed for social distancing in most areas, and our business community continues to do a great job to adhere to safety guidelines.”

Waters reminded guests, however, to play their part and exercise personal responsibility.

“This Independence Day was unlike any Fourth of July before. However, with more than 300,000 people in our resort community, we had minimal incidents and were happy that visitors celebrated safely,” she said.

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Board: clear it with us next time Continued from Page 1 Worcester County Commissioner is allowed to influence, sway, advocate, sponsor and vote to send monies to a specific entity if and when there is a personal interest and/or gain,” Purnell said in a letter.

In the written opinion received by Nordstrom on Monday, the ethics board found that Nordstrom did not intend to violate the ordinance that states that an official should “not participate in a matter involving a business entity in which the official or their qualified relative is an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee unless the Ethics Board approves the participation.”

“Commissioner Nordstrom showed

good faith by disclosing in open session his wife’s employment at AGH,” the opinion states. “It also appears that there was no direct financial benefit provided to his wife. Instead, the grant to AGH was for capital improvements.”

However, the board also said that under similar circumstances, a recusal would be optimal, or securing preJ. Nordstrom approval from the board to participate.

It should be noted that County Commissioner Bud Church is on the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation board of

directors and chairs its government relations committee. County Commissioners Jim Bunting and Diana Purnell, along with Nordstrom, are general members of the foundation. Purnell and Church voted for the grant, while Bunting voted against.

During the county commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Nordstrom addressed the issue, saying that he and the county administration took the complaint seriously. He thanked people for reaching out to him.

“Those folks know that the votes I make here are for the best interest in the people of Worcester County,” Nordstrom said.

Parking at the downtown inlet lot was not as busy as last year, with revenues coming in at $42,076.25 compared to $73,130.75 last Fourth of July weekend. However, after adjusting for the rate difference, $3.50 and $5, respectively, the drop was much less dramatic — around 18 percent.

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Fire marshal reports 168 fireworks violations Continued from Page 1 fering with arrest.

Police also assisted the fire marshal’s office with 168 calls about fireworks violations, fire marshal’s office spokesman Ryan Whittington said.

All fireworks are illegal in the resort, and guests, as well as residents, may only use handheld sparklers, ash-producing pellets (snakes), wrapped paper snappers and paper caps.

The reason being, “Thousands of people every year are injured and property is damaged,” Whittington said.

Two people were injured this year, one seriously, he said.

In preparation for the weekend, the fire marshal’s office and fire department pushed out a safety campaign, using the large screen at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street to remind guests the explosives were off limits, and by posting educational flyers in various condominiums.

Nevertheless, illegal fireworks usage seemed to be rampant this year.

“If you talk to folks, they will tell you that this year seemed to [have] more fireworks,” Whittington said.

However, he said that could have been a result of the postponement of the city’s annual fireworks display.

“That could be a perception thing, because a lot of times folks are busy paying attention to the actual show … where this year folks just saw a lot of fireworks on the beach and on the bayside area,” he said.

Out in the water, Maryland Natural Resources Police assisted with 12 boating accidents, according to public information officer Lauren Moses.

Several injuries occurred, some minor, but others requiring further treatment — a juvenile was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma after being struck by a boat propeller and two patients taken to medical treatment centers, one for leg lacerations the other for knee injuries.

Back on the sand, Arbin said visitors were very well spread out, as evidenced by how patrol ATV’s had

difficulty navigating the coastline.

“Typically people would be pushed close to the water’s edge,” he said.

“Now, people are so spread out they’re all the way back to the dune, and there’s even people out there with posts in the ground and caution tape and a circle around them. Some people are taking it very seriously.”

In light of covid-19, the Beach Patrol has also taken measures to mitigate the risks Ryan Whittington and spread of the virus among its ranks and guests — particularly after reports of swelling cases in nearby Delaware, including among lifeguards.

Daily wellness checks are conducted, and lifeguards have been issued N95 masks, and supervisors have face shields, gowns and other personal protection equipment (PPE), in addition to the CPR masks, gloves and eye protection they’re always is-

sued.

Activities, such as the annual crew photo, are being adjusted to minimize gathering sizes and contact between each guard.

“I audit it [wellness check] every day to make sure they’ve done it before they come to work, and if they don’t … we go find the guard and say, ‘what’s the deal, why didn’t you do it’ and we [penalize them] if they’re a repeat offender, beButch Arbin cause we’re serious about the wellness check,” he said.

Any lifeguard who fails the wellness check or reports symptoms is not allowed to work and must stay at home until symptoms are gone.

Several local beach patrollers have been tested for covid-19, but only one has tested positive and was immediately quarantined, Arbin said.

The Worcester County Health De-

partment is in charge of contact tracing operations. “One of the differences there [Delaware] is that they sit two per stand,” Arbin said. “In our case, our guards are not supposed to be two in a stand.”

Additionally, Arbin said cases in Delaware have been traced to the lifeguards’ off-duty activities.

“I just told the guards in our meeting Monday that they are less likely to be exposed doing their jobs on the beach, than they are once they got off in the evenings,” he said.

Arbin said he’s been repeating this message to his team to encourage them to use good judgment and avoid risky scenarios.

While the Beach Patrol is taking extra precaution to protect its members and visitors, Arbin stressed that guests must adhere to beach rules to limit the number of times a lifeguard must leave his or her stand.

And as always, guests are reminded to, “Keep your feet in the sand until a lifeguard’s in the stand.”

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July 4 fireworks contractor to produce NYE show for OC

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Although plans for a grand fireworks display on the Fourth of July were snuffed out this year, the resort will celebrate the end of the decade instead, after it voted to contract the provider, Celebration Fireworks, to produce the city’s New Year’s Eve show.

The vote guaranteed the company’s right to produce next year’s July 4 show, as well.

The Ocean City Council asserted in May that it wanted a grand fireworks display, and voted to sign a $55,000 contract with Celebration Fireworks, $13,750 of which the city would be obligated to pay as a deposit.

Whether or not the show would be held on July 4, however, was not decided until mid-June, after a contentious debate about the covid-19 risks the fireworks show might lead to, ended with the postponement of the Independence Day standard.

During Monday’s meeting, the council went over its options for a new fireworks display, which were essentially OC Air Show weekend, Aug. 1516, Labor Day weekend, the “new” Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, some other date this year or no fireworks, pe-

riod.

The first three were the primary focus of Monday’s meeting.

Resort Special Events Director Frank Miller said his department hoped to gain the approval of the Worcester County Health Department to proceeding larger events, by OC Air Show weekend.

“By the time we get to that point, the hope is that we will have shown the health department our ability to be responsible through all of our small events that we are currently hosting in town,” Miller said.

So far, the resort has accomplished this goal, as feedback from the local health officer Rebecca Jones has been positive, Miller said.

Miller also said organizers of the OC Air Show were taking extra precautions to limit crowd sizes and to enforce social gathering restrictions.

“It would create a very nice patriotic experience,” Miller said about air show weekend. “Not only would we have the potential for fireworks on Friday night, and the air show on Saturday and Sunday, we could also look to market a larger package that would include our Thursday night free events.”

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The Ocean City Council voted on Monday to contract its New Year’s Eve fireworks display with Celebration Fireworks with the contingency that the company would also produce next year’s July 4 show. City Manager Doug Miller, left, and Special Events Director Frank Miller presented new dates during the meeting.

ties, Sunset Park Party Nights and Downtown Fireworks at the Beach.

The next marketable date would be the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, or as Miller called it the “new” Fourth of July, which was supported by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association.

“A lot of areas that are looking to reschedule their Fourth of July fireworks are looking at Labor Day weekend,” he said. “Ocean Pines, locally, has decided to produce their show on Labor Day weekend Saturday.”

New Year’s Eve would work by allowing Celebration Fireworks to produce its July 4 show in place of the standard New Year’s one.

The two shows are funded via separate sources, and the New Year’s Eve show has yet to be contracted out, Miller clarified.

Councilman Dennis Dare, who had voted against signing the contract in May, said he wanted to either walk away from the deal and save the $40,000 or so leftover after the deposit, or see if the council could roll over its contract with Celebration Fireworks to next year.

Miller said if the council chose the latter option it should allow Celebra-

tion Fireworks to do New Year’s Eve and July 4 fireworks.

“That would at least allow us to use the money that we’ve already deposited with them [Celebration Fireworks],” Miller said.

This would wash out any losses, as the deposit would be used to pay for the New Year’s Eve show, which had been budgeted for around the same amount.

Councilman Matt James expressed his support for Labor Day weekend, and said he did not understand why the OC Air Show was even scheduled for this year, as it also met the criteria that led to the postponement of July 4 fireworks.

Councilman John Gehrig said he preferred Dare’s idea of rolling over the contract, and doing a large-scale New Year’s Eve display to celebrate the end of a decade marked by tough times.

Representatives of Celebration Fireworks were watching the live stream of the meeting, and messaged Miller that they approved of the plan.

The council voted to contract Celebration Fireworks to produce its New Year’s Eve firework show, with the guarantee it would produce next year’s July 4 show, which would require a new deposit.

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Resort committee votes health over wealth

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) In a health-beforewealth vote on Tuesday, the Ocean City Transportation Committee agreed to advise the City Council not to operate trams this summer, as covid-19’s grip on the nation remains firm and unrelenting.

“We, as a town, are already suffering …” Councilman Dennis Dare said, noting that the council has been accused of putting wealth before health.

“I firmly believe we have to put health before wealth in everything we do as a town.”

The financial gravity of the decision was not lost to committee members. As explained by city government Budget Manager Jennie Knapp, leaving the trams idle for the season would result in a $1.7 million loss, and that would require drawing from the city’s general fund balance to make up the difference in the transportation fund.

City officials had budgeted a $1.1 million loss in fiscal year 2021 under the assumption some tram operation would take place.

“If the trams do not run, the general fund would have to contribute an additional $600,000 to the bus division that would normally be covered by profit from the tram division,” Knapp said. “Depending on the level of operating loss in the bus division, funds from the CARES grant could cover a portion of the additional loss.”

Regardless of trams or no trams, the city would have to cover $326,408 worth of fixed costs, as the CARES Act funds, administered by the Maryland Transit Administration, does not cover anything for the tram division.

“I see a problem with the trams with the crowds on the Boardwalk as they [trams] go down the Boardwalk,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “Especially when they’re [trams] passing each other, forcing people to be closer together, very close together.”

“This is a tough decision here,” Councilman Mark Paddack added. “Is it worth doing it for just the amusement aspect on the Boardwalk for two months? I don’t have the answer to that.”

Paddack also suggested that running the trams could help the city “break even” on losses.

Meehan asked Public Works Director Hal Adkins whether it would be possible to operate the trams late in the summer or early fall when crowds died down, and Adkins replied that it would be.

Nevertheless, Meehan reiterated his concerns over the trams crowding the Boardwalk, noting the resort’s recent bad publicity.

Dare agreed, and shared additional concerns.

“How many complaints have you received about the trams not running

through July 7,” Dare asked Meehan, City Manager Doug Miller and Adkins.

Noting that, aside from a few questions, no complaints had been made, Dare said people don’t see the trams as an essential mode of travel and saw it as more of an amusement or an added value item.

He also said that, despite initial conversations about what the committee assumed August covid-19 restrictions would look like, Gov. Larry Hogan has made it clear his approach to recovery would be conservative, and Dare doubted public transit restrictions would loosen by then.

“Personally, I think it’s [Hogan’s plan] paid off,” Dare said. “A month or two ago, some people were saying the governor of Florida [Ron DeSantis] had the right idea to open things up, and today it looks like he didn’t have such a good path forward in the end.”

Florida is currently seeing record number of covid-19 case rates — 11,458 on July 4 — and counties, particularly in the southern portion of the state, have rolled back reopenings.

Dare then spoke about tram drivers and how they were not only at risk in contracting the virus, but in dealing with “passionately” disobedient

guests.

“I have a relative who works in an environment where they have to enforce the mask, and they’ve been coughed in their face, and people are just passionate about not wearing a mask,” he said. “Why would we open a nonessential service and put additional employees at risk?”

Paddack, repeating Dare’s “health

over wealth” statement, made the motion to recommend not operating the trams, which passed three to one.

Councilman Tony DeLuca was the sole opposition vote, not because he was opposed to the decision, but because he felt the committee was not ready to make a recommendation and wanted to hear from the full council.

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The Ocean City Transportation Committee voted on Tuesday to recommend to the full mayor and City Council to not operate the resort’s tram system this summer. Members believed it would perpetuate crowding on the Boardwalk, and desired to put health over wealth.

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Wor. discusses police relations, says little on race

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners and local law enforcement discussed race relations, protocols and training at the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy during the commissioner’s Tuesday meeting. However, law enforcement representatives and commissioners gave no indication of committing to specific changes, nor did they discuss police violence against the Black community, the driving force behind the global Black Lives Matter protests.

Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli immediately condemned the white police officer who murdered George Floyd, a Black man, in Minneapolis on May 25, by placing his knee on Floyd’s neck.

Crisafulli called the murder disturbing and stated that Maryland has some of the highest standards for officers, citing the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, which was created 41 years ago.

“They are implored to treat every resident and visitor of Worcester County with dignity and respect,” Crisafulli said. “I’m proud to say that

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Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli condemned the actions of the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd, but did not introduce any changes for Worcester law enforcement during the Worcester County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 7.

. . . all of the law enforcement officers in this room have built strong ties with all of the communities here in Worcester County and we will continue to do so.”

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Moses said that in Maryland, the knee on the neck technique had been changed about 24 years ago to a knee on the back where it doesn’t hit the spine. He added that officers are responsible for constantly monitoring a person’s health when taken into custody, that police only use force two percent of the time and that the goal is voluntary compliance.

“There’s a tremendous amount of emphasis placed on verbal skills and de-escalation techniques throughout the county,” Moses said.

County Commissioner Diana Purnell, the only Black commissioner, was also the only person in the meeting to bring up the issue of police violence against the Black community.

“My concern, of course, is George Floyd and all the other murders across the country have been AfricanAmericans 90 percent of the time …”

Purnell began, but was interrupted by Moses.

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Matter protests over the past few weeks, individuals have shared personal stories of police violence and racist behavior in Worcester.

But according to Moses, Maryland has a higher standard for the amount of required training.

“In Georgia, they train a minimum standard of 330 hours of actual training,” Moses said. “In Maryland, it’s mandated that every police officer will go through a 700-hour academy.

But, in Maryland, all academies are around 950 hours or above. So the training is the main issue here.”

Purnell pushed back, stating that despite all that training, there are still issues.

“You can train 24 hours 365 — are you training our men and women in law enforcement to look beyond color?” Purnell said. “I’m a woman of color and I know that I am weaponized because of my color.”

She also asked why officers in neighboring Wicomico County train in combat gear. Purnell further pointed out other national cases, such as when Dylann Roof, a white man, shot nine Black people at a church in Charleston, and was arrested peacefully, and when Breonna Taylor, a Black woman, was shot and killed while she was asleep in her home in Louisville in March after police officers broke into the wrong house.

“Let me tell you how concerned I am,” Purnell said. “I’m concerned that I got a suggestion from my husband – ‘I want you to get the legal tint put on your windows in your car.’

Why? Because I’m out a lot by myself.”

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Officials talk police training, but not reform Continued from Page 8 color you are or what your sexual preference is. We are here for one thing and one thing only – we take an oath to serve everybody that God has placed on this earth fairly and impartially.”

Purnell emphasized her concern regarding institutional racism and said she’d like to speak with Moses another time one-on-one.

County Commissioner Ted Elder asked what the criteria is for use of deadly force.

Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, intending to answer the question, first said that she could not comment on any cases outside of Worcester because she doesn’t have all the facts.

She said that a discussion on law enforcement training is always important and can always be improved.

“But I also think, based on the types of commentary that I’m seeing in the police reports in an over-

Canal waterways amendment gets first council OK

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Ocean City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to amend the portion of its zoning code that deals with waterways to allow shoreline construction to extend up to 20 percent of the width of the waterway.

The extension may not exceed 50 feet and must allow for a 40-footwide navigable channel.

“I have an email here form Black McGrath, as you all know he’s the chairman of the Board of Port Wardens, and he said he has read, and approved, the proposed code amendment, along with the rest of the entire Board of Port Wardens,” Councilman Tony DeLuca said.

According to the council agenda, the city’s waterway code frequently conflicts with the Maryland Department of the Environment’s standard that allows multiple bulkhead replacements to encroach up to 18 inches or more into the channel.

The amendment would allow for a maximum one-time encroachment channel-ward for bulkhead replacement, as long as the minimum 40foot-wide waterway is maintained.

The proposed amendment will move forward to second reading, which will take place next Tuesday afternoon during the council work session.

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whelming number of cases recently during the month of June, that mutual respect and understanding and training and education – that’s a twoway street for law enforcement,” Heiser said.

She suggested that the public engage in the Citizen’s Police Academy, ride along programs, classes at WorWic, Coffee with Cops and Cones with Cops.

Heiser then told Elder that without all the information about a specific case in front of her, she could not give an answer regarding deadly force.

“It’s great for you to look backwards on a situation, but one of the officers in a situation somewhere … they have to know by training if he can use that deadly force or how much force to use,” Elder said.

Moses stepped in and said officers go through a psychological evaluation and thorough background check, firearm training through a video game and stress tests through laser beams.

Elder then posed a concern regarding red flag laws, saying there have been incidents in which police broke into a person’s home while they were asleep, disarmed and killed them.

“It seems like it was almost more escalated by some of the police offi-

cers and the tactics that they used,” Elder said.

Moses said he couldn’t comment on cases outside of Worcester.

“We teach them a risk assessment, we teach them steps to do to make a logical decision if they need a tactical unit or if they don’t need a tactical unit,” Moses said.

He also emphasized that officers don’t create the laws and that new laws could cause problems with police officers.

County Commissioner Jim Bunting asked what the difference in structure and training was between the Maryland State Police and the Eastern Shore’s police academy.

Moses said that the state police are funded by the state and the police academy is funded by the county and the police agencies. He added that although a live-in academy would be better training, it’s illegal in Maryland to have a barracks on a college campus and that it would increase the cost to Worcester.

County Commissioner Bud Church said law enforcement officers are some of the most underappreciated people because of the abuse they experience.

“If 90 percent of the population knew what the police officers put up with on a daily basis, just even giving

a ticket, for the abuse they take, just for a ticket, they’d appreciate law enforcement officers a whole lot better,” Church said.

When Church said that there will be “bad cops,” Moses said any “bad cops” are gone in a heartbeat and that only two out of 10 applications are accepted.

Bertino also expressed appreciation for the officers.

“It’s not an easy job and it’s sometimes made more difficult by the public, who doesn’t quite understand what their role is and responsibility is a two-way street,” Bertino said.

Moses added that it would help if respect and authority were taught in schools.

Purnell said she also appreciated the officers, but reiterated that there are still issues with law enforcement feeling that Black people are dangerous. She confirmed with Moses that the departments are required to examine an officer’s behavior at previous departments before they are hired.

County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic said that today is a different world.

“Today’s public have a different attitude about respect for the police officers, and EMS and firemen and everyone out there,” Mitrecic said.

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Del. Wayne Hartman updates City Council Covid-19 throws wrench at budget, General Assembly convened early, bills galore

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Del. Wayne Hartman, (R-38C), on Monday detailed his legislative efforts, projects and actions in his annual report to the Ocean City Council.

Hartman began with a longawaited victory for the resort — the passage of the enhanced special event zone bill.

“That hopefully will be a great tool this year,” Hartman said.

The bill targets participants of unsanctioned car events, particularly one colloquially, if not erroneously, known as H2Oi. The actual H2Oi event, formerly held in Ocean City, is held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and has no association with the unsanctioned event.

The bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly in March, just before the assembly adjourned early because of the novel coronavirus — an act it has not done since the Civil War, Hartman said.

After nearly two months, Gov. Larry Hogan let the bill pass without his signature in May.

The bill strengthens the 2018 special event zone bill by prohibiting exhibition driving and greatly increasing maximum fines and imprisonWayne Hartman able actions.

Exhibition driving is defined as transportation of a passenger on (or in) an area of a motor vehicle that is not designed (or intended) for a passenger transport.

Think of the hood or the roof of the car.

Also included in the definition is excessive, abrupt acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle; skidding, squealing, burning or smoking of the tires; swerving or swaying of the vehicle from side to side while skidding; excessive engine noises; grinding of the gears or the backfiring of the engine of the motor or any of the wheels of the vehicle losing contact with the ground.

Violators of less egregious actions are fined up to $500, while those caught committing negligent driving, racing and racing participation as a timekeeper can be fined up to $1,000 or be jailed for up to 60 days.

Hartman, who sits on the Ways and Means Committee, then discussed the Blueprint for America’s Future, the

education measure more commonly known as the Kirwan bill.

“Kirwan did pass,” Hartman said.

“It’s the bill that is going to cost the state about $30 billion over the next 10 years. It was vetoed by the governor, but there’s a lot of interest from the majority party to see that passed.

There’s push for a special hearing, so the future is yet to be seen about that.”

The bill was a multi-billion-dollar revamp of Maryland’s public education funding, which included free preschool for 3-and-4-year-olds living at 300 percent below the poverty level, a pay raise for teachers, college-and career-readiness standards, as well as vocational education and allocated funding for counties.

Hartman also discussed various tax-related bills, including an expansive sales tax increase bill and a luxury tax bill, both of which were killed in subcommittee.

Another piece of legislation that passed this year was a bill that allowed therapy dogs to accompany child victims of abuse testifying in open court.

Hartman said the Berlin Cricket Center, which handles child abuse cases in Worcester County, played a major role in garnering support for the legislation.

An almost victory for the resort was the balloon-release ban bill, which

Hartman co-sponsored, which would have prevented the helium-filled party favorites from being released outdoors.

“Balloons from hundreds of miles away wind up here in our ocean affecting our wildlife,” Hartman said.

The bill passed both chambers, but was lost in crossover after the assembly adjourned early in March.

Other bills Hartman discussed were the vetoed digital download tax bill, a vetoed tobacco tax bill and several unsuccessful gun-related bills.

He also discussed delegates’ efforts to help residents navigate the system as they apply for unemployment aid and Hogan’s various budget-related actions.

“Gov. Hogan instituted a budget freeze, a hiring freeze,” Hartman said.

“This year’s budget was absolutely amazing. It was a well-balanced budget, it was a budget that you could easily support and then we have a pandemic that absolutely wreaks havoc on the prior year’s budget and looking forward.”

Lastly, Hartman mentioned Hogan’s commitment to maintain funds for K-12 education, which was the governor’s attempt to push off the Kirwan bill. “[It’s] challenging times for everyone,” Hartman said.

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Covid-19 grant available for Wor. businesses

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Worcester County businesses can now apply for the Workforce Back to Business Covid-19 Business Assistance Grant through July 22. The grants will come from the $2.28 million given to Worcester from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Tom Perlozzo, director of recreation and parks, tourism and economic development, recommended to Worcester County Commissioners during their Tuesday meeting that Tom Perlozzo $100,000 be set aside to administer the grants. It would be used for advertising, board meeting payments, office supplies, administrative assistance and contingency.

About $60,000 of that would be used to hire the Salisbury consulting group BEACON to help with the selection process. This would leave $2.18 million for the businesses, with any surplus to be returned to the grants account.

Businesses with one to 25 full-time employees will receive $5,000, businesses with 26-50 full-time employees will receive $10,000 and agriculture producers will receive $7,000. The funds must be used for covid-19 expenditures and must be spent by Dec. 20.

Perlozzo presented the proposed budget, consultant, application, scoring system and review board participation.

“The process is meant to be fair, flexible and transparent, and certainly objective,” Perlozzo said.

He added that the goal is to push money back into Worcester’s economy. As per recommendation, Perlozzo said that questions regarding business type and tax structure had been added to the application, as well as a lottery system.

“We do believe that if we wait until the end of the period to make any

awards, then we’ll have more applications than money to award, so we suggested language for a lottery-style system,” Perlozzo said.

The economic development advisory board, plus a few extra members, will review the subjective questions. Language encompassing minority and socially disadvantaged operations has been added for collection purposes, according to Perlozzo.

Perlozzo said BEACON would review and score the applications and then give them to him and the review board for final approval.

County Commissioner Chip Bertino asked if hiring BEACON was necessary to make the grant program successful, or if the intake and scoring could be done inhouse.

Chip Bertino Perlozzo said that although his department could do the work, he would still recommend hiring BEACON. “The real magnitude of the issue is that the skill set we have on the advisory board, in our opinion, is not capable of doing the scoring, so we thought the third party overseeing that and being objective - again, the idea was not to open any of our departments or the commissioners to criticism based on awards,” Perlozzo said.

When commissioners reviewed the program on June 16, Bertino expressed a concern that it could become a political issue if commissioners approved the grant applications.

When asked by Bertino, Perlozzo explained that the subjective questions were if the business had operated at a loss in the past three years, if there is anything else about the business to include, to describe any adverse impacts of covid-19 and to specify what expenses the grant funds would be expected to cover.

Bertino expressed a concern that the scoring would affect whether a business would receive funding.

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“My concern is that we want this to be fair across the board, and if I’m correctly understanding this, certain businesses are going to be given preferential treatment because they fall into a class or category others don’t,” Bertino said.

Bertino reiterated that all businesses should be treated equally.

“We have to at some point be able to look at the information provided and make some decisions,” Perlozzo said. “Roscoe [Leslie] had said last time, there’s going to be some winners and losers.”

Bertino moved to proceed with the application, but to remove the subjective questions. He then specified removing the following questions - is the business certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation as a Minority Business Enterprise, Disabled Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise or Airport Concessions Disabled Business Enterprise, does the business hold any Small Business Administration certifications and if the business has anything else to include.

County Commissioner Jim Bunting then also questioned BEACON’s involvement.

“I just hate to see $60,000 not going to the public,” Bunting said. “The most important thing is the Jim Bunting application and scoring and if we can handle it, I would like to see us not spend that $60,000.”

Perlozzo and Lachelle Scarloto, deputy director of economic development, both said that if the department had to do all the sorting and sifting, that the applications would be approved by first come, first serve, rather than lottery system.

Scarloto added that there would have to be set asides for each category if it were first come, first serve.

“I feel that the anticipated response is that agriculture would, of course, be reviewed first, even as a part of this process,” Scarloto said.

“The hope was that if agriculture wasn’t fully utilized, we would be able to reallocate that to some of the other categories. We expect in particular the 1-25 employees category to have the greatest demand.”

Scarloto said that reviewing grants solely in-house could delay dispersing the funds by months, and that it adds a concern about being fair, transparent and equitable.

“I think that a neutral party provides that with support from the economic development advisory board and leaves us as county employees out of any decision-making process,” Scarloto said.

County Commissioner Diana Purnell then said that the question about small business administration certifications should be included, but it was not added back.

The motion to approve the amended application, an additional board member from Pocomoke and the hiring of BEACON passed, with Bunting opposed.

Recommendations on funding are scheduled to be submitted to the county on Aug. 12. See the application at chooseworcester.org/covidgrant.

Wor. passes Shady Side RPC findings of fact, resolution

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners accepted the findings of fact and passed a resolution approving the Shady Side Village residential planned community during their meeting on Tuesday.

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

It received residential planned community status during commissioner’s last meeting on June 16.

Shady Side Village received a favorable recommendation from the county planning commission on March 5.

It is a redevelopment of an existing property and is zoned R-4 general residential. The village is surrounded by a motel, trailer park and commercial businesses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 9 – Six more people test positive.

April 13 – Five more people test positive.

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

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

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

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

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

April 25 – Two cases are diagnosed.

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

April 27 – Five people test positive.

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

April 29 – Worcester has 55 confirmed cases.

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

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

May 4 – Five more people are diagnosed.

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

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

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

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

May 9 – Four people are diag-

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nosed; three are released from monitoring; another death is recorded.

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

May 11 – Seven people are diagnosed.

May 12 – One person is diagnosed.

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

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

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

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

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

May 19 - Two more people are released from monitoring.

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

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

May 23 – Three people are released from monitoring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 1 - Three more people test positive.

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

June 3 – One person is released from public monitoring.

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

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Coronavirus cases increase by 22 this week Atlantic General counts two patients with covid-19 in ICU, one in med/surg unit

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Worcester County saw a slight uptick in coronavirus cases as 22 have been diagnosed this week, according to the Worcester County Health Department.

This brings the county’s total cases since March to 311. Although a total of 18 coronavirus-related deaths were reported last week, that has been adjusted to 17 because one was not a Worcester resident.

Meanwhile, the Berlin Nursing Home has had 18 deaths, but one was a resident of another county. One of the deaths is listed as “probable” because the individual was never tested.

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

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

There are 157 cases in the Berlin and Ocean Pines 21811 zip code, 46

cases in the Ocean City 21842 zip code, 38 in the Snow Hill 21863 zip code and 64 in the Pocomoke City 21851 zip code.

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

A total of 248 people have been released from public monitoring.

Worcester has conducted 5,459 coronavirus tests.

As of Thursday, Maryland had 71,447 cases.

As of Wednesday afternoon, there were two patients with coronavirus in the intensive care unit and one in the med/surg unit, according to Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations.

The hospital has Matt Morris cared for three patients who have come off a ventilator and have released 25 patients total with coronavirus.

As for non-coronavirus care, the hospital is starting to see more patient activity, according to Matthew Morris, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer. He said primary care offices are fully staffed and seeing patients both in person and via telehealth.

“The hospital is seeing increased volume in the emergency department, and the operating room and endoscopy center are fully open and completing elective procedures,” Morris said. “We have modified our process to safely provide care for

screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammography, CT scans, MRI’s. Our inpatient non-covid admissions are at near normal levels.”

As of Thursday, next door Wicomico had 1,109 cases and Sussex County has 4,988 cases as of Wednesday.

According to the Maryland Department of Health, the state positivity rate has dropped to 4.53 percent as of Wednesday.

Coronavirus has hit Black communities the hardest, as 20,288 African-Americans in Maryland have been diagnosed, compared to 18,747 Hispanics and 14,062 whites. The virus has killed the most whites at 1,344 official deaths and 65 probable, closely followed by African-Americans at 1,270 official deaths and 47 probable.

As for age, those 30-39-years old have the most cases at 13,255, but the 80-years old and over age bracket has the most deaths at 1,446 officials deaths and 74 probable.

The health department has two free testing sites at its location in Pocomoke City on Walnut Street and at the West Ocean City Park N’ Ride.

The testing is for adults at least 18 years old. Those who want to get tested should bring ID. Testing is available for Worcester County residents only at the Pocomoke location on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The West Ocean City testing site is open Monday and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Worcester County Health Department has a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410632-1100 and select option eight.

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

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CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WORCESTER COUNTY TIMELINE: Continued from Page 15 leased from monitoring; one more person dies for a total of 15.

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

June 9 - Four more people are diagnosed.

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

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

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

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

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

June 15 - Two more cases are diagnosed; four more people are re-

leased from monitoring.

June 16 - Two more people are released from monitoring.

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

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

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

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

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

June 24 - One more case is confirmed for 278.

June 26 - Four more cases for 282; six are released from monitoring for a total of 216.

June 28 - 10 people are released from monitoring.

June 29 - Four more cases are con-

firmed; 12 are released from monitoring.

July 1 - Three more cases for 289; three more released for 231.

July 2 – One more is released from recovery for a total of 232.

July 3 - Two more cases are confirmed; two more are released from public monitoring.

July 4 - One more case is confirmed; one is released from public monitoring.

July 5 - Four more cases are confirmed; two more are released from public monitoring.

July 6 - One more case is confirmed; three more are released from public monitoring.

July 7 - Four more cases are confirmed; five are released from public monitoring.

July 9 – Ten more cases are confirmed for a total of 311; four are released from public monitoring for 248.

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Under Gov. Larry Hogan’s public transit restrictions, bus ridership, deployment, revenue and drivers are unsurprisingly down this year compared to last, the Ocean City Transportation Committee found on Tuesday morning.

“We’re down 71 percent in deployments compared to last June … 83 percent down in ridership and our revenue is down about 74 percent,” Transit Manager Mark Rickards said.

Last June saw 572,241 riders, while this June saw 94,543.

Rickards said weekends fared better than weekdays, with an average of 3,000 bus riders per day, and the Fourth of July saw 7,200 riders — the highest ridership since St. Patrick’s Day was roughly 8,000.

“We’re way below where we were last year on the daily count,” Rickards said. “We were 29,000 last Fourth of July, and the last time we had a Saturday Fourth of July in 2015, we carried 44,000 folks.”

Rickards said this should be aonce-in-a-lifetime event.

Nonetheless, Rickards said the transit division had heard few to no complaints, with only a handful of passengers saying they were denied passage because they did not wear a face covering, which is required under Hogan’s order.

Transit Operations Manager Steve Bartlett described the city’s current bus deployment schedule.

Effective June 16, 14 buses are deployed Sunday-Thursday, with the last deployment at 11 p.m., and 22 Friday and Saturday, with final deployment at midnight.

An extra mid-day shift was added last Saturday, July 4, to help with the increased ridership that comes with any holiday.

Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the transportation division has also assisted Shore Transit, which has had trouble with Route 50 traffic.

“We are making connections with Shore Transit on Fridays and Saturdays only,” Bartlett said. “At the time their buses arrive at the Park N’ Ride [in West Ocean City] we will pluck a bus out of the south end, send it to Park N’ Ride to make that connection.

That is 12 times a day, on Friday and Saturday the Park N’ Ride is not open, [and] we are not charging for that connection until they get that back downtown. It has worked very well, [and] has helped Shore Transit stay on their schedule.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca asked if there had been any “white lining,” which is when passengers aren’t allowed into the bus because of capacity limits.

“No, we are not leaving people standing,” Bartlett said.

Adkins reminded the committee that the transit division wasn’t necessarily looking at the percentages Rickards presented as negatives, as it was attempting to adhere to Hogan’s guidelines.

“We’re not trying to achieve 60 percent, 50 percent or 40 percent normalcy, because the governor has not changed his executive order to the best of our knowledge, that transit is still supposed to be limited for essential travel only,” Adkins said.

Rickards added that local numbers mirrored national numbers.

As for bus drivers, the department has 60 drivers deployed, an additional 18 available to drive when needed and a few others that needed to get drug tested.

However, “Right now, no one is going to apply for a job as a bus driver at this point, so if I took all staff concerned, including supervisory staff, I have about 85 people I can draw from, might push it to 90, but that’s where my staffing level lies right now. It’s way lower than where I would like it to be, but I don’t see it increasing very much from this point forward.”

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For now, no express shuttles for OC Air Show and WMO Continued from Page 18 tion to two private event requests asking for express shuttles: the White Marlin Open and the OC Air Show.

Mayor Rick Meehan said based on his observations, not many people rode the express shuttle for the last White Marlin Open. Considering that and that current dictate a limited number of participants, he did not think the shuttle was necessary.

Adkins added that a bus station already existed at the convention center, so participants could use that bus if needed.

Meehan also said parking downtown has not been at capacity, so parking should be available.

Councilman Dennis Dare said providing a shuttle would give the impression that the city was encouraging the concentration of people, and made a motion to not provide the shuttle.

“I don’t think we should be advocating special transportation for the event,” Dare said. “I think people are capable of getting there. The bus system is for essential [travel] and I don’t consider this event to be essential [travel].”

The motion passed and the committee moved on to the air show.

Traditionally, the resort has provided a shuttle at the West Ocean City

Park N’ Ride and the convention center, Adkins said.

Dare repeated his stance.

“I think the air show is something that can be watched from many, many vantage points, and I don’t think we need to encourage a concentration by running the shuttle,” Dare said.

Councilman Mark Paddack asked how much money would be saved from not running the shuttles, but the data was not available at the time.

Meehan said he would like to see the convention center shuttle maintained, as many of the participants parking at the center lot were staying in the resort, or “heads in beds,” as the hotel community puts it.

Paddack agreed, but Dare remained firm and two other commission members agreed to recommend that the council not provide special shuttle service s. Meehan was the sole opposition vote.

“There may be some traffic back up, but you know the day trippers coming in town, maybe they’ll find parking downtown and help contribute to the parking revenue, and maybe the people uptown will find place to disperse and watch the air show from those vantage points,” Dare said.

The recommendations will be presented to the council during next

New campaign in Ocean City honors hospitality workers

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association launched its “Hospitality Heroes” campaign on June 17 to highlight a business or hospitality worker in Ocean City each week for taking extraordinary steps for the safety of guests and residents.

“It has been a really rough spring for business owners,” said Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones. “The uncertainty of the when and how they could actually open created a lot of stress.

“Add to that the not knowing if people would even feel comfortable traveling left a lot of very anxious folks in our community,” she continued. “We felt we need to share a bit of positivity and spread some happiness.”

Jones added that submissions are welcome as the goal is to continue the campaign until the last Friday in August.

Tuesday’s council work session, and Councilman Tony DeLuca requested the cost savings be presented, as well.

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Cailey Mitchell, a front office agent at Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street, receives a certificate for her inclusivity efforts from Dan Jasinski of Real Hospitality Group.

“There are so many humble people in our community, but we need to know who is going above and beyond in these challenging times so that we can celebrate their kindness,” Jones said.

The submitted stories are featured on the association’s website, social media platforms and shared with news media.

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“It’s overwhelming,” Shawn Harman said. “We’re just trying to do what we think is correct.”

He added that he is grateful for his staff that goes above and beyond every day to keep the business afloat while the restaurant on 22nd Street, bayside, is short-handed.

Jolly Roger Amusement Parks on 30th Street was celebrated the second week for initiating safety precautions to protect visitors and employees.

“It makes us feel good, because we felt like we were on the leading edge [of the covid-19 preparations],” said Dean Langrall, director of sales and marketing at Jolly Roger Amusement Parks, about being recognized as a “Hospitality Hero.”

Signs and sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the park to remind visitors of social distancing practices. Rides are also being disinfected frequently.

“It’s nice that people appreciate that we’ve taken extra measures,” Langrall added.

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Fish Tales Bar & Grill on 22nd Street, bayside, was the first restaurant to be celebrated as a “Hospitality Hero” for its enforcement of social distancing guidelines with tables spread six feet apart and hand sanitizer available for guests.

This week, Cailey Mitchell, the front office agent at Dunes Manor Hotel & Suites at 2800 Baltimore Avenue, was acknowledged for her inclusivity.

“I’m completely shocked and honored,” Mitchell said. “It’s great knowing I made an impact on others.”

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Mitchell studied American Sign Language at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Upon noticing that the guest was deaf, Mitchell was able to introduce herself and instruct the guest where to put the room keys through signing.

Each “Hospitality Hero” receives a $50 gift card to a local restaurant.

Jolly Roger Amusement Parks on 30th Street was honored for its coronavirus prevention measures, such as disinfecting rides periodically throughout the day, during the second week of the “Hospitality Heroes” campaign.

On Sept. 1, a winner will be drawn from the names of the 10 heroes to receive a $500 cash prize.

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Planning commission passes Frontier Town expansion plan

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan review for the Frontier Town campground expansion and passed a water and wastewater amendment at its session last Thursday.

The campground on the east side of Stephen Decatur Highway and north of Assateague Road has proposed to add 112 campsites. On June 16, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to amend the water and sewerage plan to reallocate 38 equivalent dwelling units to the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area to accommodate the expansion.

Attorney Hugh Cropper said this expansion would look just like the previous expansions. Last year, Frontier Town added 101 sites, bringing it to a 661 total.

“This is the last piece in a puzzle, the last phase of the expansion,” Cropper said.

The site plan was passed with a couple waivers. Frontier Town hopes to have the new campsites ready for the summer 2021 season.

The commissioners also agreed to expand the Mystic Harbour Sewer Planning Area to three parcels along

Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City and to change its designation to S-1 immediate to two years. The total area owned by Steve Hoffman is nearly 24 acres.

Attorney Hugh Cropper said that this was a prospective action.

“This is not tied to a specific site plan,” Cropper said. “We just think that Mr. Hoffman’s properties should in included in the planning area for future flexibility in design and development of the property.”

He confirmed with Steve Engel, the applicant, that there were enough equivalent dwelling units, that the area is located in a commercial center and is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Cropper said that although the owner has 50 equivalent dwelling units, that doesn’t guarantee that he could develop the whole parcel.

“If he did a holistic redevelopment of the whole property, this would allow him flexibility to connect to one service area or another,” Cropper said.

The project then could apply to the county commissioners, who would have the discretion to grant the units.

The planning commissioners voted unanimously to find the amendment consistent with the comprehensive plan.

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Officials recognize OC Recreation and Parks Department

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Federally, statewide and locally, July is recognized as Parks and Recreation month, and Ocean City officials took Monday night to laud its recreation and parks department, leadership and staff.

“As most people know, we have the best park and recreation department you’re going to find anywhere,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “The best staff, the best leaders and the best programs, so congratulations.”

Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito thanked the mayor and council and honored her team.

“I’m so proud of the team we have,” she said. “With me tonight is Kate Gaddis, who is our superintendent of recreation, and Gary Collier, who is our superintendent of parks.

Through this pandemic I have been so proud of everything that our team has done to try to continue to engage the community.”

The recreation and parks department was left in limbo, as were all resort departments, after Gov. Larry Hogan shut down state activity in order to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in March.

Nonetheless, staff and leaders of the department continued to prepare during the pandemic in order to have some level of recreation this summer, once restrictions were relaxed.

“We’re so thrilled that we actually were able to offer some programming this summer,” Petito said. “We didn’t know for a while if we would be able to go out there and recreate with our

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Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and the council celebrated the resort’s Recreation and Parks Department in honor of July’s designation as Parks and Recreation month. Department Director Susan Petito, left, said she was grateful for the months of hard work from her peers, Kate Gladdis, recreation superintendent, and Gary Collier, parks superintendent.

neighbors and our friends.”

“We’ve partnered with different organizations throughout town,” Gaddis said. “We are running camps in places like the Art League. This summer, for the first time ever, we are doing a junior firefighters camp and that’s this week and it’s sold out.”

Other camps include boy’s lacrosse, fishing, stand-up paddleboard and kayaking.

“I could list you 25 camps we are doing in the month of July and we are doing them this summer in a modified fashion,” Gaddis said.

To keep in touch with community members, the department held virtual sessions, made phone calls to members, particularly older people, and kept parks and clean and safe for residents and guests to enjoy as restrictions slowly eased up.

The department is also sponsoring free value-added special events, such

as family beach games and movie nights.

Meehan also made sure to honor Collier and his team for their work in maintaining and beautifying the city’s numerous parks.

“I think everybody needs to realize, I’m sure most of our residents do, that all of our parks, all of the grass you see in Ocean City, all of the public areas, every one of them, they’re all maintained by the parks department,” Meehan said. “Gary,å your guys do a terrific job out there and keep our town beautiful — it really makes a difference, thank you.”

The recreation and parks department will celebrate the designation at the end of the month.

“In honor of Parks and Recreation month on July 25, at Northside Park on 125th Street, from 9-11 a.m., we will be doing a parks and recreation showcase activity,” Gaddis said.

Census responses starting to plateau around 31 percent

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Worcester County’s U.S. Census response rate is starting to plateau at a 31 percent response rate, according to Kelly Henry, Complete County Committee coordinator and technical services manager.

As of Monday, Worcester’s response rate ranges from 5.5 percent in an Ocean City tract to 69.3 percent in a Snow Hill tract. Another low response rate is South Point at 38.7 percent. Ocean Pines ranges from 45.6 to 61.1 percent. Berlin ranges from 57.7 to 64 percent. Pocomoke City is at 60.3 percent.

Worcester County had the lowest response rate of all Maryland counties in 2010.

This week, Worcester County reached a census response rate of 31 percent.

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Henry highlighted that some of the participation numbers are low because the county has a high number of secondary or vacation homes. According to the Maryland Department of Planning, 63 percent of homes in

Worcester are secondary or vacation, 10 percent are rental and 27 percent are owner occupied, with the highest rate of second homes being in Ocean City, South Point, West Ocean City See THOSE Page 23

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“The census counts people where they live and sleep most of the time,” Henry said.

This means that those who have a second home should still fill out the survey, but according to Henry, it can be filled out as a second home instead of a primary residence.

When accounting for occupied homes only, the count for the lowest tract in Ocean City jumps from 5.5 to 71.4 percent. South Point jumps from 38.7 to 78.8 percent.

Another obstacle the census must overcome is the covid-19 pandemic. The census deadline has been extended from July 31 to Oct. 31 as a result.

Kelly Henry Much of census advertising has switched to social media as large gatherings are discouraged.

Henry said that although the pandemic has postponed much of life, the census is still important because it will affect the federal funding

Maryland and Worcester County receive for the next 10 years.

“The lingering impacts of education, health care, businesses and income brought on by this global impact will make the amount of federal and state funding even more important and necessary,” Henry said.

The census determines funding for schools, health care and road construction. It also determines congressional districts. For every person not counted, state and local jurisdictions lose $18,250 in federal funds over the next 10 years.

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Hooters on westbound Route 50 at Keyser Point Road has closed after experiencing a decrease in profit amid the indoor dining capacity limitations.

West OC Hooters closes as covid-19 drives down sales

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Hooters in West Ocean City, which opened in 2012 when an ancient Mayan prophecy had some anticipating the end times, has reached the closing point in 2020 after profitability declined during the covid-19 pandemic.

Matt Ortt Companies co-founder Ralph DeAngelus said the Hooters on westbound Route 50 at Keyser Point Road has been shuttered, with property owner Matt Odachowski resuming oversight to redevelop the location.

“It just didn’t work,” he said. “It became a victim of the coronavirus.”

Matt Ortt said Hooters management opted to depart after recognizing profit and loss statements were trending in the latter direction this season because of capacity limitations.

“There was an agreement to turn the building back over to Matt Odachowski and that’s why it was done so quickly,” he said.

Lacking significant outdoor dining space, the Route 50 Hooters was limited to a handful of tables before

Maryland expanded reopening plans to include indoor service at half capacity.

“It’s a neighborhood bar and if you don’t have the bar seating, it just doesn’t work,” he said. “It’s the local ‘Cheers’ [and] you can see that by the comments on Facebook.”

Ortt said Hooters management had held out hope that Hogan would move the state into the next phase of reopening plans.

“Now, we feel like with the news of the coronavirus and everything else, there’s no way we’re going to get back to even 75-percent capacity or bar seating before the end of the year,” he said. “ How are you going to pay a full year’s rent with the year half gone?”

On a bright note, Ortt said staff members from the closed West Ocean City location have moved to the Ocean City Hooters on the Boardwalk at Fifth Street.

“Tough decisions have to be made and in the interest of the landlord, who can do something else with the property, it was best to just let that location go,” he said. “It’s probably not the best time to get into the restaurant business.”

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) As the federal moratorium on evictions will end on July 25, 20 percent of Maryland residential rental units are considered delinquent, according to the Office of Gov. Larry Hogan, but the landscape in Worcester County seems different.

Many have struggled to keep up with Grace Masten housing payments due to layoffs caused by the covid-19 pandemic. On July 3, Hogan announced he was committing $30 million to prevent evictions and Marylanders affected by covid-19. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development intends to use $20 million in expected federal Community Development Block Grant program to help all Maryland counties with housing payments.

Grace Masten, broker and owner of Seagrace at North Beach Realtors and a member of the board of directors of the Coastal Association of Realtors, said that her clients all seem to be caught up on payments.

“We have the jobs [restaurants, hotels] that have opened up here in town, so everybody is back to work. If we get back to lock down and things change and then we don’t have the stimulus check . . . knock on wood, we don’t have that issue,” Masten said.

She said that as the pandemic progressed and Congress passed the CARES Act, Masten reached out to all her tenants and advised them to use their stimulus checks to pay rent.

“I will work with them to make sure if they’re falling behind on their rent, we can work on a schedule, but we have to stick with it,” Masten said.

“That’s why I don’t think it’s been an issue.”

She added that she doesn’t see any reason for any of her tenants to be evicted, and that overall, there shouldn’t be any problems unless a tenant is not making an attempt to pay rent.

“Everybody is really looking at how everybody can help each other,” Masten said.

Debbie Hileman, broker and owner of Hileman Real Estate, echoed a similar experience. She said

that some clients had issues with payments during April and May. “It seems like it’s gotten better in June since most everybody has received their unemployment and their stimulus money,” Hileman said. “In general, I’d say we are doing really well, our tenants are doing well.

There’s a couple issues, some stragglers, but everybody seems to be doing their best to catch up.”

She said that some rental payments were delayed and in very few cases, forgiven. Another issue was that those who were self-employed could not get their assistance payments right away.

“We talked to everybody and kept in touch,” Hileman said. “Then I notified their owner and let their owners know where their tenant stood. It just really seemed like everybody was very understanding.”

She noted that the owners that had mortgage payments could defer payments for three months, but in the end, it wasn’t all that helpful since the combined three months had to be paid all together.

As for tenants, Hileman said there might be a couple that are delinquent.

“It’s a new month, so there might be a few stragglers there who need to catch up on their balance of June,” Hileman said.

According to Hileman, property management companies cannot currently file with the courts for a failure to pay rent.

“It’s not like there’s an option, you really just have to try to work with the tenants and that’s what we’ve been doing . . . which always seems to be the case, to work with people,” Hileman said.

Even with the few tenants that might be delinquent, Hileman said she doesn’t think any are in danger of eviction as it relates to covid-19.

“The employees seem to have gotten unemployment and the extra unemployment now,” Hileman said.

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“I feel like overall, we have persevered and our tenants and owners are hopefully seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, unless we get another shut down,” Hileman said.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Communication with others seems to be going well and you have a full social calendar, Taurus. This will boost your self-esteem and possibly propel you toward new goals.

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Members from the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 and Ocean City American Legion #166, along with numerous police agencies and military representatives, formed a lengthy procession outside the Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice during an emotional ceremony for 30-year veteran retired Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. Doug Juckett on Monday.

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Police agencies honor terminally ill 30-year veteran

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) More than 50 vehicles paid tribute to retired Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. Doug Juckett, 80, in a drive-by ceremony Monday at the Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines.

Charlie Dorman, past president with the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, helped organize the gathering of law enforcement and military officials for his longtime friend, who is now in hospice care.

“I’ve known Doug for 35 years,” he said. “We’ve had some good times.”

The affair came into shape after Juckett’s wife, Dottie, contacted Anne Arundel County officials seeking participants for the ceremony.

“He’s a retired police officer of 30 years from Anne Arundel County,’ she said. “I reached out and Sgt. George Coking called back and said they be honored to lead the procession down here, which they did.”

Coking took pole position on Monday and was the first vehicle to pull up to the Stansell House front porch to greet Juckett.

“He got out of the car with a mason jar with flowers,” she said. “He handed them to my husband and said, ‘these are very special and I picked these … from my garden to deliver to you.”

Juckett, a cold-war era U.S. Army veteran who served as military police from 1959-1962, was honored this year through the Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Hometown Heroes program.

Juckett’s Hometown Hero banner is currently flying on the Boardwalk near the Purple Moose Saloon on First Street.

Dorman said in addition to members of the Anne Arundel Police, allied agencies joining the vehicle procession included the Ocean Pines Police

Don’t feel like you need to make sense of everything all of the time, Gemini.

Sometimes things will work themselves out and will become more clear with time.

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Dottie Juckett stands by her husband, retired Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. Doug Juckett, while an array of law enforcement and military officials pour in for an emotional drive-by ceremony to greet the 30-year veteran at the Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines on Monday.

and Fire Departments, OCPD, Berlin Police, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s office.

“We had Army National Guard Major Gen. Janne Brickhead Morton there because he was in the army,” he said. “His picture is one of the ones hanging on the Boardwalk this summer.”

Dorman credited Ocean City American Legion #166 member Jimmy Flag for coordinating the presence of Army officials.

Dorman said Juckett, who retired in 1990, was an active member of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club.

“He did everything with the Optimist Club,” he said. “Anything that they had to do … he was just that kind of guy.”

In addition to Dorman, other Optimist Club cohorts taking part on Monday included Roger Pacella and Joe Hammond.

“You could count on him anytime for anything until he got where he couldn’t drive,” Dorman said.

Dorman said Juckett also lent assistance for numerous years organizing the annual Ocean City Seaside Boat Show, which is sponsored by the Optimist Club.

“In the boat show, he was also the guy that took care of my hospitality room,” he said.

Close to 20 family members stood beside Juckett, who was wheeled out on the hospice front porch to welcome the crowd of well-wishers Monday afternoon.

Dottie Juckett said her husband was in good spirits during the ceremony and fully comprehended the wealth of glad tidings.

“Everybody in the cars was crying,” she said. “The whole thing was emotional, not just for me and my husband, everyone was very emotional.”

Scorpio, you are currently in a great place to make a significant move in your life. You have what it takes to make a push toward big goals. Opportunities come from all angles.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It may take some time to rally from a physical slump, Sagittarius. Once you’ve committed to a fitness routine, expect a learning curve until you get into the swing of things.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Someone might be trying to ruffle your feathers by invading your personal space, Capricorn. Set the boundaries politely but effectively.

Don’t give in to childish behavior.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, things may be moving more quickly than you are comfortable with right now. If you need to slow the pace, put on the brakes and explain why to others.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, now is the perfect time to start a work-at-home routine or take a preexisting situation to the next level.

Productivity is booming.

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Community Church in Pines keeps Sarah’s Pantry open

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The Community Church At Ocean Pines outreach ministry, which helped alleviate food shortages with its Sarah’s Pantry operation throughout the coronavirus shutdown, has reopened its Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop and Flea Market in limited capacity.

Pantry manager Marian Bickerstaff said in addition to amended operations for food donations and distribution since mid-March, the ministry’s other outreach efforts have resumed in recent weeks.

“Sarah’s Pantry was in operation through the entire pandemic,” she said.

“The thrift store and flea market, our retail entities, had to be closed along with other stores.”

Bickerstaff said the doors at Shepherd’s Nook reopened, with healthsafety guidelines in place, as Maryland rolled back more pandemic restrictions “The Shepherd’s Nook store and the

flea market is open now too, and they have changed their procedures as well,” she said.

“The pantry used to have people come in, and we would fill their order from a form they fill out inside the building,” she said.

Bickerstaff said that process was switched in March to phone-in procedures.

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July 15: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m.

July 16-19: On The Edge, 5-10 p.m.

OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org July 10: Power Play, 6-10 p.m.

July 11: Bob Lougheed & the Memphis Mafia - Elvis Tribute Band, 6-10 p.m.

July 12: Radio Bravo, 6-10 p.m.

July 16: 8 Balls, 6-10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com July 10: Steal the Sky Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Shake Shake Shake Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 11: Shake Shake Shake Duo, 4-8 p.m.; High Five Swan Dive Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 12: High Five Swan Dive Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Nowhere Slow Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 13: Full Circle, 4-8 p.m.; Steal the Sky Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 14: Opposite Directions, 4-8 p.m.; Cherry Crush Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 15: Full Circle Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Benderz Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

July 16: John McNutt Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Kono Nation Duo, 8-11:30 p.m.

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Sarah’s Pantry volunteers maintain outreach Continued from Page 27 she said. “Now what we’re doing is posting our phone number on the door and asking them to remain in their car while they make the phone call.”

Orders are then filled by pantry volunteers and brought outside to waiting vehicles with no physical contact.

Bickerstaff, who had concerns about getting enough food to meet client needs earlier this year, was surprised by the flood of support from individuals and businesses.

“The generosity of our community — if there’s anything that’s blown me away, it’s that,” she said.

Besides the backing from congregation members and the general public, support was lent by Food Lion, Wawa

and Mountaire Farms.

“We’ve had businesses and people drop off checks and food,” she said.

Last year, Sarah’s Pantry dispersed more than 100,000 pounds of food to an average of 300 clients monthly, largely through a referral program with Worcester County.

“We’re serving the whole county and we did that the entire time,” she said.

“We have a pantry that operates pretty much on referrals from agencies, but we would never turn anyone away that’s hungry.”

Bickerstaff said in many instances pantry staff provide clients information about additional county services that could be of assistance. ‘”We actually share food with other

food banks,” she said. “We’ve had volunteers who have been driving to Pocomoke, where the need is really great, and sharing some of the food down there.”

Much to her amazement, Bickerstaff said numerous residents contacted the pantry during the outbreak to volunteer their services.

“The biggest surprise to me was getting phone calls from people wanting to help,” she said.

The now reopened Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop and Flea Market, in addition to limiting the number of consumers allowed inside at one time, has instituted

other health-safety practices.

“They are asked to have their temperature taken at the door and they must wear a facemask,” she said.

The precautions carry further significance due to the adjacent children’s daycare at the Little Lambs Learning Center.

“We need to be extremely careful of what we do here and how it could affect the children,” she said.

Both Sarah’s Pantry and Shepherd’s Nook are open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information contact Sarah’s Pantry at 410-641-8392.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Walker explains ingredients, cutting style for steak dish

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 10, 2020) As someone who loves to entertain, my goal is that my guests will not only enjoy the festivities, but also learn from the celebrations.

That being said, an experienced host should have a repertoire of dishes that will absolutely wow their guests.

Steak tartare is a decadent dish that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. If you are not familiar with it, allow me to explain.

Steak tartare is finely chopped raw beef that is permeated with ingredients such as shallots, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, capers and parsley, and is topped with a raw egg yolk. It is typically served with small crackers or fries.

Steak tartare should be made to order: it can be prepared tableside, come out as prepared meal, or can be presented as a deconstructed meal allowing guests to make their own.

It is easy to understand why home cooks might feel intimated by steak tartare. However, tartare requires no special culinary training.

If you can chop, you are more than qualified to make this meal. Following is a guide to succulent steak tartare.

Mise en place is a French term that means gathering all the ingredients in advance. You are dealing with raw meat and raw eggs, so all ingredients must be readily available.

Filet mignon and sirloin are the preferred cuts of meat. Quality and freshness are key to a fabulous finale.

Trim any fat from the meat and freeze for stock; nothing should ever be wasted if possible.

A very sharp knife is mandatory for steak tartare. Never use a blender to chop the meat; it will tear the meat as opposed to chopping it.

But if the idea of a very sharp knife makes you a feel uncomfortable, pop the meat in the freezer for a quick chill.

This step gives the meat more structure which makes the cutting process easier for inexperienced cooks.

Dijon mustard is the classic choice when it comes to steak tartare and one should stick to tradition.

If you do not have access to shallots, sweet onions can be substituted. Stay away from yellow and red onions, they will overpower the tartare.

Garlic gives this dish a boost of flavor. That being said, if you decide to use fresh garlic, use it sparingly.

Minced garlic in a jar gives the tartare flavor and allows the meat to remain the “star” of the dish.

Steak tartare is a very personalized dish and it is important to taste it as one is preparing it.

For example, I am a huge fan of Dijon mustard and may have a tendency to prefer a touch more mustard than others.

As always, a great chef realizes the importance of details. Serve the steak tartare on a chilled plate or over crushed ice. Your guests will be impressed and at the same time you are reinforcing the theme of food safety.

If steak tartare is served as an amuse bouch (one bite appetizer), a quail egg is suggested. A regular egg yolk will simply smother the tiny portion.

If steak tartare is served as a main course, toasted baguettes, French fries, or petite crackers are the standard accompaniment.

Whether to use capers or cornichons is a debate that will never be settled.

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Personalize steak tartare with Dijon mustard and hot sauce Continued from Page 28 I am a fan of putting the capers in the tartare and serving the cornichons on the side. The flavor profiles are similar and it is up to the individual chef.

While traditional maxims favor the pairing of red meat with red wine, the delicacy of steak tartare calls for a lessbold beverage.

Tartare has French and German roots, so a Gewurztraminer, dry rose, Champagne, or even a good quality chilled vodka are good matches. But if one is a purist, go with a light red wine such as a Beaujolais.

The following recipe is a classic preparation of steak tartare. Feel free to improvise for personal preference.

If you adore rare meat and runny egg yolks, you must give steak tartare a try. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Enjoy!

Steak Tartare Ingredients 4 ounces beef tenderloin (filet mignon) or sirloin, finely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard

few splashes favorite hot sauce ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1½ teaspoons shallots, finely minced 1 ½ teaspoons minced jarred garlic 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon capers, chopped kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 egg yolk 3 cornichons, served on the side toasted baguette, crackers, or French fires 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine beef, olive oil, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, shallots, garlic, parsley, capers, salt and pepper.

2. Lightly spray a ring mold with cooking spray. Place the ring mold onto a chilled plate. Fill the ring mold with the steak tartare. Very carefully, remove the ring mold.

3. Serve steak tartare with toasted baguettes, small crackers, or French fries.

4. Garnish the plate with cornichons and fresh herbs Secret Ingredient – Innovation.

“What is now proved was once only imagined.”

– William Blake

ON GUARD

Understand potential harm of severe weather on beach

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (July 10, 2020) Some people understand the dangers of lightning and some people don’t.

We often get asked, why the lifeguards make people leave the beach when it is just thundering or a little bit of lightning, or perhaps it might appear to be a nice sunny day.

To understand the criteria that the Ocean City Beach Patrol uses before

clearing the beach for your safety you must understand the technology that is available for early warning of severe weather as well as the true hazards associated with lightning, especially as it relates to the beach environment.

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net $$ | Kids’ Menu | Full Bar Enjoy a $5 cruise with meal. Celebrating 82 years of serving visitors and locals. Bayfront lunch and dinner. Offering historical favorites as well as fresh new creations. Seafood is our specialty but great landlubber choices are available. Enjoy Boat Bar Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. Live local entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott 410-2897192/7191, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner served 7 days a week, 5-9 p.m.

Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Early Bird served Monday through Friday, 5-6 p.m.; daily chef specials.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for S. Division Street and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 3rd Street.

Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st, 70th and WOC. Carryout available at all locations. Order online for 41st, 70th and WOC at www.TheDoughRoller.com.

■ FISH TALES BAR & GRILL 22nd Street, bayside 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Bumper Tables. Waterfront restaurant with American pub eats and seafood, plus a dock bar and playground on the sand. Open 7 days a week.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more.

Known for their famous steamed crabs. Outdor dining. Casual seasonal seafood stop for steamed crabs, with all-you-can-eat specials.

Also take outs available.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. Outdoor dining.

MIDTOWN 29th to 90th streets

91st to 146th streets

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayside venue with deck seating. Serves pub grub and seafood. Take out only, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Open Thursday through Tuesday.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981 Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. See description under downtown location.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Beer & wine

UPTOWN

■ BREAKERS PUB 10100 Coastal Hwy./Clarion 410-524-3535 $ | Full bar Open Daily, 4 p.m.-til. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. 9 Hi-Def TVs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Carry-out daily: breakfast, 7 a.m., light fare and menu items, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Outdoor dining, 11 a.m.-til.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere.

Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

See description under downtown location.

■ SHRIMP BOAT 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-213-0448 $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Orange Crush, frozen cocktails, steamed crabs and shrimp, full menu, appetizers, fresh seafood and more, Open everyday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dine-in - inside and outside, carryout and delivery.

OCEAN PINES ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 11019 Manklin Meadows Lane, Ocean Pines 410-208-1212, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Open everyday, noon to 8 p.m. for dining, pickup, carryout and delivery. Pizza and wings.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

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Danger of lightning, thunder Continued from Page 29 constant contact with the weather service and is aware of the current weather situation at all times.

Recent developments in lightning detection and monitoring technologies give us more accurate and timely information on potentially dangerous developing cloud-to-ground lightning and we use this information to help assure you and your families’ safety.

With the launch of NOAA’s most advanced weather satellites ever developed (GOES-R and GOES-S), in the last few years, real-time lightning detection is more accurate and readily available than ever and will assist us in providing early warning of these deadly events.

The people that don’t understand the dangers of lightning have no idea that the beach is probably one of the worst places to be when lightning is near.

Most people know that being in the water is dangerous, but they feel a bit safer on the beach. This is a dangerous assumption.

In fact, all documented cases of lightning strikes in Ocean City have been when people were on the beach and lightning was still in the area.

So please follow the directions of the lifeguards when they clear the beach due to storm activity.

The Beach Patrol’s operations center is monitoring the current weather as well as being alert to situations where there is a sudden change in weather patterns that will potentially impact our area.

Many times, weather conditions vary from one end of Ocean City to the other. I have seen it to be sunny and mild in the south by the Boardwalk and lightning and showers just nine miles north.

There are many documented cases throughout the country of people being hit by lightning while the sun is shining (called a bolt from the blue).

The Beach Patrol is not only in constant contact with the weather service, but we have constant communication with each other up and down the beach as well.

The guards know when lightning has been spotted in an area and will alert our duty officer in the Beach Patrol’s operations center.

The Beach Patrol, like other modern emergency services, relies on twoway radio systems as well as semaphore and a whistle system.

The Beach Patrol’s primary concern is your safety and we will clear the beach if we feel you are not safe.

While vacationing on the beach in

Ocean City you may or may not notice the lifeguards communicating with each other, but please heed their warnings and leave the beach if asked to do so, even if you do not see lightning.

Due to constant monitoring of the weather and their communication systems, they are aware of dangers that you might not be able to see.

A beach is listed as one of the most vulnerable places to be during an electrical storm, according to weather researchers.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol will clear the beach if lightning is spotted in the area. After making sure all beach patrons have been warned (whether or not they heed our warning and leave) lifeguards then take cover to the back of the beach for their safety.

No one is permitted back on the beach until there has been no lightning for 30 minutes. Beach Patrol supervisors will then patrol the beach in covered vehicles to make sure that everyone is staying off the beach.

You would be amazed at how many beach patrons want to argue or give excuses why they are out on the beach when there is visible lightning.

Several years ago, shortly after we cleared the beach due to lightning in the area and after the last stragglers left the beach, one of our guard stands on 127th Street was struck by lightning.

This is concrete evidence of the need to heed the lifeguards’ orders to get off the beach immediately (do not even take time to pack up) when lightning is nearby.

The lightning strike during this brief but powerful thunderstorm resulted in splintering and burning the stand’s wood, and sending sparks and nails shooting outward. The people watching from nearby balconies got to witness the danger of lightning first hand.

However, there are some people who still don’t realize the dangers.

It is very unsettling to try to reason with people that their life is in danger.

I realize they might not have seen lightning, but we are only trying to do our job and keep everyone safe.

We have over 100 lifeguards scanning the beach and we are in close contact with weather communications. Thirty minutes is not too long to wait to catch that wave and actually live to tell about it.

Capt. Butch Arbin has been with the Beach Patrol for 48 years. With that experience he has been involved

with 10 documented and confirmed lightning strikes involving people.

The worst case occurred about 37 years ago in the area of North Division Street when a group of individuals were warned to leave the beach but instead they insisted on staying and huddled under their umbrella.

Unfortunately for them and their loved ones at home it was the last bad decision they would ever make. A single bolt of lightning killed all four instantly.

The surf rescue technicians left the safety of the buildings where they had retreated for cover and performed lifesaving measures; the end result was four fatalities.

Stories like this are scary. Yet, still we get concerns from beach patrons about sharks and questions like, “Is it safe to be in the ocean?”

But lightning is a real and present danger that is emphasized by the following statistics: In a recent 12-year period, Maryland ranked 25th in lightning deaths with an average of over one per year, while in that same period there were no incidents involving sharks.

In fact, Maryland has never even had one documented shark attack.

There is some confusion about where is the most dangerous place to be during a storm since our surf rescue technicians clear the water first.

This isn’t because it is more dangerous in the water but rather because it takes far more time for a person in the water to exit and then gather their belongings before leaving the beach.

As your surf rescue technician is informed of an approaching storm they will signal everyone out of the ocean and discuss the situation with them.

As soon as they see visible lightning they will signal everyone on “their” beach to quickly take cover off the beach.

The surf rescue technician will then assure that everyone they are responsible for has been warned of the dangerous situation and then they too will quickly seek safety off the beach.

Your surf rescue technician does not go off duty, but finds a safe loca-

tion just off the beach while continuing to warn people to stay off the beach until they receive the “all clear.”

Once the “all clear” is given they will return to their post and you can return to your beach activities.

Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.” This is for your safety.

Ocean City is famous for its clean, safe and fun beach and ocean, and that is what brings you here and keeps you coming back.

However, when conditions make it unsafe to be on the beach or in the ocean, the Beach Patrol is committed to providing for you and your family’s safety so that you can return another day.

Enjoy the beach but please do so in a safe manner and listen to the lifeguard on duty in all matters.

One thing that you can always do to remain safe is talk to your lifeguard about current beach conditions each day and limit beach activity to a time when lifeguards are on duty.

To get current information about the Beach Patrol as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, you can follow the Beach Patrol on Instagram or “like us” on the Official OCBP Facebook page.

If interested in working as part of this exciting organization next season talk to your surf rescue technician (lifeguard) or visit our website, www.ococean.com/ocbp.

We can’t wait to be a part of your fun experiences in Ocean City, because we are glad you are here, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”

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Sun., July 12

OCEAN CITY TUNA TOURNAMENT

ATLANTIC CLUB HONORS FRONT LINE HEROES

Ocean City Fishing Center, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Featuring the world’s largest tuna tournament. Watch the excitement as the fish come in and get weighed. Featuring live entertainment, food and drinks. View the live fish cam at https://octunatournament.com/fish-cam.

410-213-1121, https://octunatournament.com

FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH 27th Street Beach, 8:30 PM. Sit in the sand and enjoy a free movie. Featuring “Incredibles 2.” Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are weather permitting. Attendance is at your own risk. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

TRIMPER’S GREENMARKET Fridays through Thanksgiving - Trimper’s Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will include all types of produce including mushrooms, fruits and vegetables as well as flowers and herbs.

Farms interested in participating can apply online at www.trimperrides.com.

Sat., July 11 OCEAN CITY TUNA TOURNAMENT Ocean City Fishing Center, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Featuring the world’s largest tuna tournament. Watch the excitement as the fish come in and get weighed. Featuring live entertainment, food and drinks. View the live fish cam at https://octunatournament.com/fish-cam.

410-213-1121, https://octunatournament.com

‘IMAGES OF AMERICA DOLLE’S CANDYLAND, INC’ BOOK SIGNING Dolle’s Candyland West OC, 12720 Ocean Gateway, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Anna Delle Bushnell will be available to sign copies of her new book featuring more than 200 historical photos, stories and family anecdotes of Dolles’ 110 year past. Books will be available for purchase. The event will be held outside. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.

CAPTAIN CRAIG SWIM Competitors will swim a mile with the prevailing current to a finish line located at 14th Street, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. The Ginny Craig quarter mile swim will take competitors along the coast and also finish at 14th Street. KJoxon@oceancitymd.gov, 410289-7556, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/emergency-services/beach-patr ol/

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Atlantic Club, 11827 Ocean Gateway, 10:15 AM. Honoring front line heroes who kept the essential recovery center open with 12 step meetings, access to assistance for newly recovered addicts and for those who became at risk with the isolation of the stay at home orders.

There will be a semi circle of hearts around the club, ice cream and a coffee social, banners of thanks, purple light and gifts of appreciation.

OCEAN CITY TUNA TOURNAMENT Ocean City Fishing Center, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Featuring the world’s largest tuna tournament. Watch the excitement as the fish come in and get weighed. Featuring live entertainment, food and drinks. View the live fish cam at https://octunatournament.com/fish-cam.

410-213-1121, https://octunatournament.com

SUNDAES IN THE PARKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM. Featuring free music by “The Josh Christina Band” (piano driven rock n’ roll) and various free activities and entertainment for children. Prepackaged ice cream will be available for purchase. Take a picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, https://ococean.com/events

THE BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Sundays through Aug. 30 - Located on Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm.

Special senior shopping time from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM. www.berlinmainstreet.com

Mon., July 13 REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NAACP ‘MOVING FORWARD PART II’ MEETING The meeting will take place via Zoom on July 16 at 6:00 PM. The guest speakers are the State’s Attorneys from Dorchester (William Jones), Somerset (Wess Garner), Wicomico (Jamie Dykes) and Worcester (Kristin Heiser) counties. The questions that will be asked will include topics relative to diversity, racial divide, negative perceptions, and current national crisis which may impact policy, procedures, and sentencing. To attend, email Ivory Smith at ivos4@aol.com no later than July 13. Everyone is invited.

(100 minutes). Movie audio is via FM radio frequency (monitor your car’s battery). Participants are reminded to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. All movies subject to weather-related conditions. 800-OCOCEAN or 410-289-2800, https://ococean. com/events/drive-in-movies2020

Tues., July 14 JULY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING The Worcester County Library Board of Trustees will hold an additional Board meeting via an online conference due to the present health crisis with COVID-19, 9:30 AM. All meetings are open to the public. Instructions for accessing the meeting will be posted to www.WorcesterLibrary.org. askus@worcesterlibrary.org

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring “Toy Story 4”

RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR REPUBLICAN LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEETING Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, July 23. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 11 a.m. The guest speakers will be Diana Waterman, President of Maryland Federation of Republican Women and Mary Beth Carozza, Maryland State Senator. Cost of the luncheon is $22. Reservations: www.gopwomenofworcester.org. Participants can pay online or by sending checks to RWWC. PO Box 1292, Berlin, MD 21811 by July 16.

CPAP MASK FITTING Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Now meeting via video call, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Genie Blake, gblake@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419268, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org

FREE FAMILY BEACH GAMES 27th Street Beach, 6:30 PM. Held Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean.com/events/family-beachgames2020Hel

FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring “Violets are Blue” (86 minutes). Movie audio is via FM radio frequency (monitor your car’s battery). Participants are reminded to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. All movies subject to weather-related conditions. 800-OC-OCEAN or 410-2892800, https://ococean.com/events/drivein-movies2020

Wed., July 15 CAMPFIRE BEDTIME STORIES (YOUTH) Get your pjs on, bring your favorite stuffed animal and gather around a real or imaginary campfire for some summer bedtime stories, 7:00 PM. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6810061.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING The meeting will be held via conference call, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

Thurs., July 16

FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Sit in the sand and enjoy a free movie. Featuring “Aladdin” (Live Action). Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are weather permitting. Attendance is at your own risk. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

CARD MAKING (SERIES 2 OF 3) (ADULT) Beginning at 2:00 PM. Registration closes 24 hours before the event begins. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/ 6750726.

FREE FAMILY BEACH GAMES Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 6:30 PM. Held Thursdays through Aug. 27. Participants are asked to practice physical distancing.

Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean.com/events/family-beachgames2020Hel

SILLY JOE ‘IMAGINE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT’ (YOUTH) Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 7:00 PM. Silly Joe’s songs and stories begin traditionally, then take an imaginative twist. See it Drive In style, register to see the show on Zoom or watch the recording on the library’s Facebook page from July 17-20. https:// worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6780537

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Grab a bite to eat from the food truck and enjoy music by “Eclipse” (Journey tribute band). Admission to the park is free, It is recommended to bring your own seating. Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean. com/events/sunset-park-party-nights020

FREE OC BEACH DANCE PARTY Caroline Street Beach, 8:30 PM. The event leads into the fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. https://ococean.com/ events/oc-beach-dance-party2020

THURSDAY’S DOWNTOWN BEACH FIREWORKS Talbot Street Beach, 10:30 PM. Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/thursday-s-downtownbeach-fireworks

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JULY 10, 2020 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

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

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

Must be people oriented with computer skills and math skills.

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

Please send resume to lyndaj0331@comcast.net

HELP WANTED

~ Asst Manager ~ Kitchen Help Apply in person or online at smittymcgees.com

Apply within 56th Street, Ocean City ~ Bayside

West Fenwick, DE 302-436-4716

~ Room Attendants ~ Maintenance ~ ~ Front Desk ~ Night Audit ~ Hourly rates starting at $14/hour Experience preferred, but we will train the right person.

Hiring Cooks ($15), Receptionist, Expeditor, F/T Janitorial Cleaners, Sound Engineer, Boutique Sales, Cashiers, Hosts & Security.

Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

Apply in person at the Comfort Inn Gold Coast 112th street, Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall

Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Servers, Bussers, Hostess, Pool Attendant, Driver, Grill Cooks, Dishwasher, Warehouse Clerk, Housekeeping ($13/hour), Maintenance, Laundry

Excellent Benefits

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

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

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

Come Join Our Winning Team!

HELP WANTED NOW

$15.00 AN HOUR

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANTS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – WILL TRAIN 4PM TILL 11:30PM SHIFTS PART-TIME OR FULL TIME BUSIEST SHOP IN TOWN! 81ST STREET PLAZA

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

Excellent starting pay for beginners and 14.00/hr for experienced housekeepers.

PIZZA MAKERS: $15.00 AN HOUR EXPEDITORS: $15.00 AN HOUR CASHIERS: $15.00 HOURLY + COUNTER TIPS

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

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

VISIT BETWEEN 6PM AND 10PM ANY NIGHT. OWNER`S CELL 410-422-4780

Online

Seasonal Staff Needed!

Multiple positions available Weekends & reliable transportation required Apply today at www.vacasa.com/careers Or text “Vacasa” to 97211

AUTOMOTIVE

Maintenance Technician

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

ssifieds la C r u o Y r e Ord

• Cooks

NOW HIRING!!

We are seeking to fill the following positions:

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING!

Comfort Inn Gold Coast

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

HELP WANTED

Hiring experienced care givers with flexible availability, weekends required. Must have vehicle, pass drug & background checks.

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

410-641-0901

Come be a part of our family!

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

Interested applicants can apply in person or submit resume to: info@fskfamily.com 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842

www.oceancitytoday.com

Convenient, quick, no waiting, no calls ~ Days, nights and weekends

Great Opportunities!!!

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

Call Matt at 302-344-9846

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

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HELP WANTED

Hiring ALL Positions!!

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

ROOMMATES

P/T Y/R Maintenance Tech for premier local community.

15 hours a week and extra hours when needed. Regular work days are Wed., Thurs. and Fri., 8:30am-1:30pm.

Must have reliable transportation. Call 410-213-1554.

Part-Time Driver with clean driving record needed for local business. Need to lift 50 lbs. and be flexible with hours Call 410-600-5129.

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

West OC Waterfront Cottage. Available June-Sept. No pets.

443-831-9898

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

Now Hiring, Maridel Hotel Front Desk, Housekeeping & Midnight shift.

No experience necessary.

Full-time/Part-time.

Call 443-783-3005.

Seasonal/YR, House Share in O.P. 2 rooms w/shared bath. Full house privileges.

Employed Females ONLY. Dog friendly house, Smoking Outdoors ONLY. Safe area. $825/mo. Utilities included.

443-513-3078

Billy’s Sub Shop Now Hiring Immediate Openings!

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

Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887.

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

Ask for Autumn 410-524-1300

HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!

Now Hiring

Photographers No Experience Necessary.

Training and equipment will be provided.

Send Resumes to: meslin@lifetouch.com

Courtyard by Marriott

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

410-251-1096

Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

www.courtyardoceancity.com ~ No phone calls please.

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Is currently hiring for the following positions: Deputy Sheriff Certified - Full-time $45,864 annually Deputy Sheriff Certified - Part-time $22.05 hourly Digital Forensics Technician - Full-time $45,864-$50,648 annually (based on experience) Complete Job Description Available: http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/hr/jobs.

Job application available: https://www.policeapp.com/ Excellent Benefits - Email questions to Amy Titanski-atitanski@co.worcester.md.us Call 410-632-1111, Ext. 2222 EOE/AA “Proud to Protect, Ready to Serve�

Weekly Rentals in Downtown OC 2BR Apartment for $675/week 410-289-8581 RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew Immediate Openings for: • Bartenders • Houseperson • Bar Supervisor • Night Auditors • Room Attendants • Laundry Attendants • Guest Service Agents

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

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

RENTALS RENTALS

Become a Better You in 2020!

To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www.

ChristinesBeautyShop.com

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

Laundry on Site Storage unit and appliances included Please call 410-632-1430 Mon. & Weds., 8-5

Classifieds 410-723-6397

Large House to Share Summer Seasonal Large Kitchen. All Utilities Included.

Close to Beach, Malls, Bus Stops $1500 per person for the season

Come Join Our Winning Team!

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

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE 3BR HOME HUGE backyard. Deck.

Perfect for entertaining! $199,000. Selbyville, DE. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

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

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

Call 443-497-4200

RETAILERS WILL COME! 92nd St. Princess Royale gift shop. Going Out of Business suddenly.

Selling ALL merchandise.

Make an offer!!

Closing 1st week in August.

Call 410-723-0110, 443-373-1436, 410-641-0079.

YARD SALE YARD SALE

Huge Multi-Family Yard Sale - Friday & Saturday, July 10th & 11th from 8:304. Ocean Reef Community, 12520 Ocean Reef Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 Caine Woods Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sales. 136th-146th streets, bayside, Ocean City.

Sat., 7/11, 8 a.m.-1p.m.

Rain date 7/12.

DONATIONS DONATIONS Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

SERVICES

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

REAL ESTATE

Immediate Availability

Competitive Wages and Great Benefits!

Please apply at: cambriaoccareers@gmail.com

HERITAGE COURT APARTMENTS Snow Hill, MD 2 BR TOWNHOUSE

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Over Night Front Desk Front Desk Agent Recreation Attendant Room Attendant Houseperson Laundry Attendant Maintenance Server Line Cook Kitchen Utility Cashier Barista

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• Maintenance • Houseperson • Room Attendant • Front Desk Associate

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

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

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BLINDS & SHADES

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• cosmetics • skin care • body care • fragrances • gifts • & more!

CHRISTINE BROWN independent sales representative

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ELECTRICIAN

Raymond O’Brocki Jr. Master Electrician 443 691 0544 Call or Text

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additions • interior/exterior lighting Tanner: Owner/Operator lampRobert & light repair & serviceSince 1989 Wall outlets – microwaves • Generator installs

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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE

OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE CLUB OCEAN VILLAS II CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-20-000111, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium Building, located at 105 120th Sreet, Ocean City, Maryland, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. Units

Time Intervals

267 276 210 246 223 252 274 252 274 199 269 216 267 259 238 248 270 257 250

21 29 33 34 33 35 34 32 20 24 26 34 29 34 23 32 31 26 25

Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Club Ocean Villas II Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property 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 warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements.

The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check.

Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2020 maintenance fee, If applicable, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final

ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-7/2/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

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

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

This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

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

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

This bill, having been declared an Emergency Bill, became effective immediately upon its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21852

NOTICE

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

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of December, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

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

Randolph L. Million Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 25, 2020 OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Heather Lynn Welch, 6834 Shockley Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; Justin Michael Miller, 6220 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; Stephanie Nicole Miller, 6220 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

For: Mill-Wei, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Oaked 110 110 West Green Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 15, 2020 @ 1:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

Note: Due to the currect COVID19 pandemic, and in lieu of public appearance, notice is hereby given that the public hearing will be held remotely by conference call with the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County. Directions for joining and participating in the hearing will be posted on the County website on July 9, 2020.

OCD-7/2/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type for a Class "A" 7 Day license from Beer/Wine to a Class: "A" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By:

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OCD-7/9/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning JUNE 25, 2020 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 059-20 2005

Make MERCEDES

Model CLK320

Color BLUE

Style VIN 2S WDBTJ65J75F159289

Mileage N/A

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643 AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-6/25/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yogendrakumar I. Patel, 249 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863; Laura Gladding Morrison, 218 Walnut Street, Pocomoke Maryland 21851.

For: Dutt Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Marlin Market 127 Ocean Highway Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 15, 2020 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

Note: Due to the currect COVID19 pandemic, and in lieu of public appearance, notice is hereby given that the public hearing will be held remotely by conference call with the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County. Directions for joining and participating in the hearing will be posted on the County website on July 9, 2020.

OCD-7/2/2t _________________________________

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use (renewal). The site of the appeal is described as Lots 1-12, Block 84, Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; further described as located on the east side of Philadelphia Avenue and north side of 28th Street and locally known as Beach Variety, Holiday Shopping Plaza, 2802 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: BEACH VARIETY – (BZA 2554 #20-09400007) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18338 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ADAMS BUNDICK Notice is given that John P. Custis Esq., 124 E. Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801, was on July 02, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael Adams Bundick who died on February 13, 2020, without a will.

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

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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.

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Build more trust, benefit everyone Local elected officials can be depended on to profess admiration and respect for the law enforcement personnel in their governments’ employ whenever sensitive issues arise.

Although it is true that they rush to the defense of any division under their purview when they are criticized, their expressions of support always seem to go up a notch when it’s a police matter.

There are undoubtedly numerous explanations for that — the hazardous nature of police work being the major one, but some small part of the reason for their ready embrace of law enforcement is that they, like many people, are just a little bit afraid of the police and see no point in making them mad.

Who knows? The latter might be the difference between a warning and an embarrassing situation, or having departments’ significant support at election time.

That’s why it was disconcerting to hear various Worcester County Commissioners spend more time telling the police how much they like them than trying to understand the concerns of Commissioner Diana Purnell, the only Black member of the board.

It makes no difference that this area has not experienced a situation similar to the horrible events that have taken place elsewhere in the country, Commissioner Purnell feels the way she feels, and that, in itself, is a problem.

If she and her constituents feel exposed and vulnerable in their dealings with police, that should be addressed, regardless of whether anyone else feels it’s warranted.

The police departments and the sheriff’s office have no reason to be offended by her questions, because neither she nor anyone else is saying they have done anything wrong. But the tenor of the times suggests that law enforcement leadership might see why developing a more trusting relationship with the Black community would beneficial for everyone.

In the meantime, the other commissioners should also understand that they can’t know how Commissioner Purnell feels or why. It isn’t part of their experience. That, however, doesn’t mean that it’s acceptable to talk around her perceptions as if they are of no great concern.

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Statue of limitations

I was never much on statues, mostly because there’s nobody inside them ... that I’m aware of.

Sure, I might look on it differently if, when famous people reached their expiration date, they were dipped in bronze and placed on the courthouse lawn.

But no. A notable figure takes up residence in Deadtown, and almost immediately Bob’s Discount Statue Warehouse is pumping out likenesses suitable for all occasions and locations.

Here, in fact, is something most people probably don’t By know: For just $2,495, I can Stewart buy a life-size Lincoln statue Dobson on Amazon and have it here, ready for front-yard placement, sometime between Aug. 10-31. You can look it up. Oh, and it’s $104.49 for shipping, which, darn the luck, puts it just out of my reach.

And don’t get me started on what’s available on eBay: Anyone want a used Christopher Columbus statue for $26,000? Really.

What I don’t get about our anti-statue uprising, though, is if these replicas of historical figures are so revered, why do the people who revere them seem not to care that whole generations of pigeons have been and continue to be pooping all over them?

“Aw jeez. Stop the car, Alice. The pigeons went potty on all three corners of Washington’s hat ... again. Grab the Wet Wipes, I’ve got work to do.”

But again no. That doesn’t happen, because no one thinks about how George might feel about it were he somehow trapped in the Twilight Zone of bronze statuary.

“Hey! Hey! Hey!” George yells from inside his metal shell. “Pigeon alert! It’s on my hat. Get it off! Get it off! Can anyone hear me? Anyone?”

Personally, if a statue offended me, I could think of no better fate for it than to have it serve as an avian sanitary district for all of eternity.

That’s so much more expressive than, say, chopping off its head or throwing it in the harbor. I’d be putting bird seed out daily and chuckling all the way back to Walmart for a reload.

That’s the other thing — odds are that Columbus, for instance, didn’t feel a thing when they toppled him in Baltimore. He didn’t go to pieces because, well, because he’s been in pieces for five hundred fourteen (514!) years. I mean he is blotter material at this point and is past caring.

I get it that Columbus was not a wonderful human being, and is blamed for introducing colonization, slavery and all sorts of brutalities — appendage removal was a family favorite — in the New World.

But that appears to have been understood at the outset, as he was known in Spanish as Cristobol Colon, suggesting via his last name that the Spanish knew what he was before they backed his exploration.

As Queen Isabella was reported to have said at the time to King Ferdinand, “I say we send this big colon on his way and see what happens” and thus began the European colonoscopy of the New World.

Still, it wasn’t him who brought these terrible things to the 13 colonies, it was the damn English. And yet here they are, widely admired in the U.S. and not one person that I know of has said, “Hey, let’s throw Masterpiece Theater, Downton Abbey and Prince Harry in the harbor.”

It just doesn’t figure.

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Christ seeks council’s aid to expand show Through music, he hopes to empower youth outside of Wor. County against drugs

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Ocean City resident Tony Christ enlisted the aid of fellow advocates to pitch a partnership with the Ocean City Council to finance an on-the-road tour for his “Brian’s Christmas Songbook,” show, which aims to teach children the dangers of drugs and the power of saying no.

The proposal seeks a $200,000 donation to Brian’s Song Inc., and a city bus to transport singers, actors and musicians.

“I have always been a passionate proponent of the power of music,” said Brenda Golden, musician, show partner and president of the Coconut Times magazine. “… I have been telling stories through song my whole life, and I know firsthand how music and lyrics have the power to reach our innermost emotions, sharing the joys of living and lifting us up when times are tough.”

Christ created the show in the memory of his son, Brian, who died

after overdosing on heroin in 2004.

Rather than using scare tactics, the show employs music and performance art, courtesy the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and local musicians and actors, to combat opioid addiction.

The first show took place in 2017 in the Performing Arts Center at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, and has become an annual Tony Christ event.

After three years of city support, Christ felt as if it was time to expand the show’s message to the Mid-Atlantic region.

Will Devokees, who plays Keebler the Elf in the show, spoke of his mother’s battle with addiction, which left him addicted to opioids at birth.

He has stayed sober his entire life, despite his circumstances.

“We make a difference for these kids, we really do,” he said. “I know for a lot of these kids it’s just a show … but when I got done with the show last year, and I had two kids come up to me and say ‘Wow, this is really cool, I never get to see my dad, [but]

my dad brought me here to see this and I had a lot of fun.’ That’s a memory that sticks in their head … this show is great, and you never know it might just save a life.”

Teacher Emily Krich, who has worked with the show for two years, said the program empowers youths to say no to drugs.

“While we are looking to educate, we are mostly looking to empower the youth and arm them with the tools and strategies and, most importantly, the confidence to stand up for themselves and just say no to drugs,” Krich said.

She said the partnership offered the city the opportunity to brand itself as a community that championed drug education, and would help prevent educators from having to announce the death of a student, as she once had to do.

“You will ensure that a teacher like me never has to again tell her class that their classmate died today, that we will never have to experience that loss together and that we will never have to attend our student’s funeral, rather than their graduation ceremony.”

In an email sent to the mayor and

council on March 31, Christ pitched the idea and attached the proposal requesting the $200,000 donation, city bus wrapped with “Ocean City Maryland” and “Brian’s Christmas Songbook” on each side of the vehicle, as well as the show’s expression of commitment to continue its donation efforts, which has resulted in more than $30,000 over the last three years.

A resident shared his opposition to the council using resident tax dollars to help finance “private ventures,” but Councilmen Matt James and Mark Paddack said the council has often partnered with private and nonprofit ventures.

They also expressed their desire to work with Christ, although a decision could not be made that night, as they wanted staff and the council to analyze the proposal further.

“I think you guys are on to something,” Councilman Mark Paddack said. “I’ve loved the show … On behalf of Councilman James, I am going to be following along with this and hope we can work this out for their group and take a message across the bridge to some young people over there, and maybe, just maybe we can save a few lives.”

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Pines weekly water quality monitoring causes no alarm

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Although bacteria level water tests performed at the Ocean Pines Swim and Racquet Club’s little beach area on July 3 were slightly above EPA guidelines, Assateague Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips said there’s no cause for alarm.

Phillips works with Assateague Coastal Trust to perform weekly water quality monitoring in the St. Martin River at the Racquet Club and 10 additional sites in the Kathy Phillips northern coastal bays and tributaries.

“The beach monitoring we do for our smartphone app is called the Swim Guide, “ she said.

Phillips said starting in 2010 weekly water test results for enterococci bacteria levels and other waterquality parameters at bayside recreation areas have been available online through the Swim Guide.

“When testing for enterococci, we’re using EPA guidance [that] says if within a 100 ml sample the most probable number of … bacteria is over 104, then that’s considered elevated,” she said. “This past week at the Swim and Racquet Club was at 108.4, so while it is over EPAs safe-swimming level, it’s just so little elevated that there’s really no cause for alarm.”

Phillips said although water samples above 104 organisms per 100 ml warrant an advisory, EPA guidance distinguishes among levels of elevation.

“If you drill down into the [EPA] water-quality monitoring website and guidelines for brackish water, which is … the northern coastal bays, even if you get up around 250 … per ml that’s not cause for super concern.”

“The good thing is we were made aware of the slightly elevated bacteria levels at the little beach in front of Swim and Racquet,” said OPA President Doug Parks. He added that association members should be made aware of the test results.

“It’s the responsibility of those that are in charge … that people are aware and they can make their own choices whether or not it’s a safety issue,” he said.

Phillips said bacteria levels detected in area waterways are traceable to land sources.

“Enterococci is a gut bacteria … coming from … dog waste that isn’t picked up from people’s yards and it gets pushed into the canals,” she said.

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“There’s a lot of properties up there and most of them are just lawn straight down to the bulkhead,” she said.

Phillips said most homes near the Racquet Club lack vegetative buffer zones.

“By planting a vegetative buffer along their bulkhead, that helps filter what’s coming off [the] lawn,” she said. “It helps filter out the nutrients, but it also helps to filter out any bacteria.”

Phillips said pet owners living in waterfront communities should be especially diligent about removing pet waste, which will not just disappear into the lawn but instead disappears into the water.

“If they’re not picking up after their dogs [when] it rains, that’s getting washed off into the canal,” she said.

In terms of water recreation, Phillips said the elevated bacteria levels recorded at the Racquet Club last Friday would not trigger the Worcester County Health Department to issue a swim advisory.

“If we were talking numbers say above 400, now that might be cause to think twice before going in swimming,” she said.

Speaking on Tuesday, Parks said his grandchildren had just made use of the Swim and Racquet Club beach the day before.

“I told them don’t drink any of the water,” he said. “Keep your mouth shut.”

Phillips said good guidance for water recreation, especially if bacteria levels are slightly elevated, includes showering with fresh water after returning to shore.

“If we someday had a number of 400 or higher … make sure you don’t have any open cuts or sores when you go in the water,” she said. “If you are floating on the water on a raft you want to … take a hot soapy shower, not just rinse off with clean water, and clean your equipment.”

Phillips said detailed water testing data is available online at actforbays.org/data.

“I think it is fantastic that people are paying more attention to water quality and are taking an interest in the waterway that they like to recreate in,” she said. “They will become educated about what they can do to protect that waterway.”

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Live harness racing returns, spectators prohibited outside

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Live harness racing started this Monday at Ocean Downs Racetrack on Route 589 for the 71st season, but it will be a season unlike any other, as all race viewing is inside the clubhouse.

“We had a decent number of people that came out to enjoy wagering inside the clubhouse,” said Bobbi Jones, director of marketing for Ocean Downs Casino. “It was a little quieter than normal, obviously, because we don’t have any crowds outside to watch the races. Any of the viewing was done inside the clubhouse.”

Spectators are not permitted outside for live racing as part of Gov. Larry Hogan’s March 12 executive order that restricted large gatherings.

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“So, we have seating inside our clubhouse based on our occupancy, of course,” Jones aid.

According to the governor’s executive order on June 10, a gaming facility’s occupancy cannot exceed 50 percent of its maximum occupancy at any time.

Jones added that the clubhouse did not reach maximum capacity on Bobbi Jones the first night.

Other differences during this racing season include mandatory face coverings and the cancellation of special events.

“We had a full calendar of exciting stuff we were going to do this year,” Jones said. “Everything’s on hold. Until we can get the green light that spectators can be back out again, we’re not going to be doing any special events.”

The Clubhouse Turn, which offers trackside dining, is open from 12-11 p.m. on live racing days. Spectators can wager inside the clubhouse.

Pacers restaurant is closed for the 2020 racing season.

Spectators can wager on Twin Spires, according to the Ocean Downs Casino Facebook page.

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Live harness racing returned to Ocean Downs Racetrack on Route 589 on Monday, but spectators will not be allowed to watch the races outside this season due to the governor’s executive order restricting large gatherings.

“I know a lot of people are disappointed,” Jones said. “It’s a big family event every year when people come to Ocean City … I know it’s been a part of the culture and a part of people’s vacation for years. So, I know a lot of people are disappointed that they don’t have that opportunity right now.”

Races will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for July and August. The post time is 6:15 p.m. “[Post time] is a little earlier than we’d do normally if we had spectators,” Jones said.

In September, there will be races on Saturday, Jones added.

Jones said the number of races each night varies depending on races that are lined up.

“In the past, I think we’ve done 10 or

12, so it will still be within that range,” she said.

Race qualifiers for pacers and trotters take place each Thursday.

There are no age restrictions for watching the races inside the clubhouse as long as minors are accompanied by an adult.

Currently, Ocean Downs Casino has a gaming promotion for new members, 21 years old and over. “[If] they want to get a Player’s Club Card, they can and upon signing up … we have a game they can play, and they can win up to $500 in free play. They can also, every time they earn 100 points, go back and play again for that chance up to 10 times.”

For more information about gaming and racing, visit www.oceandowns.com or call 410-641-0600.

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) The following took place on Monday, July 7, during the Ocean City Council meeting:

beach wheelchairs, broken garage equipment and obsolete wastewater equipment used by the convention center, service center, as well as the fire, parks and wastewater departments.

White marlin award

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Mayor Rick Meehan presented a $5,000 check to Carl Sauer, an angler aboard the Reel Escape, who caught the first white marlin of the season.

The crew consisted of Carl and Jordan Sauer, Capt. Chris Miller and Bob Miller.

Councilman Tony DeLuca, chairman of the Ocean City Green Team, reported to the council about a Nuisance Flood Plan workgroup meeting that took place on June 24 via Zoom.

At the meeting, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville gave a brief summary of the flood plan’s progress.

The group is following a five-step plan, recommended by state agencies.

Steps include creating an inventory of nuisance flood locations, reviewing nuisance flood strategies and best practices from other coastal communities, and preparing for a draft plan for the resort.

The green team will review a prelim-

inary plan on Wednesday, with the goal of submitting it for state agency comment by July 31.

The group also reviewed a nuisance flood report created by Patrick McLaughlin using the MyCoast app.

The next step, DeLuca said, would be to create a web page for the city for more information and to share the draft plan for public comments.

The next meeting will take place on Aug. 12, at 3:30 p.m.

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Property disposition The council voted to approve the sale of public property, which includes five vehicles, two push lawnmowers, a generator and a trailer welder used by the transportation, police, fire, parks and wastewater departments.

Miscellaneous items include stage risers and carts, stretcher parts,

Committee agendas The following meetings will take place next week: Police commission — Monday, July 13, at 9 a.m. in the Public Safety Building on 65th Street. Agenda items include an update from Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and a review of city ordinance 2019-10 in regards to electric vehicles on the Boardwalk.

Tourism commission — Monday, July 13, at 3 p.m. in the Ocean City convenation center on 40th Street.

Agenda items include a summary of summer and fall advertising efforts and reports from various local resort and business agencies.

Consent agenda The council voted to approve meeting minutes from sessions dated June 1, 4, 9 and 15.

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OC COUNCIL BRIEFS Continued from Page 40 The council also approved a number of private event approval requests: the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) requested a date change for their August event from the 29 to the 22 or 23; the Park Place Jewelers Treasure Hunt slated for Oct. 3-4, on the beach between Second and Third streets; an addendum to hold a car parade for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on the Boardwalk slated for Oct. 24, in case state restrictions are not lifted by then; and date holds for the 2021 and 2022 Beach Volleyball Series on Talbot and North Division streets.

In 2021, dates are May 22-23, June 12-13, June 24 and Sept. 11-12.

In 2022, dates are May 21-22, June 11-12 and 30 and Sept. 10-122.

The council approved a request made by Corrigan Sports Enterprises for its co-ed Defend the Dunes Flag Football event slated for Aug. 22-23, on the beach between Wicomico and North Division streets.

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Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and council members present on Monday a $5,000 check to the crew of the Reel Escape, who caught and released the first white marlin of the season. Pictured, from left, are Capt. Chris Miller, his father, Bob, and Jordan and Carl Sauer. Bob Mallory III was absent.

Addiction recovery services manage stress, pandemic

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Although health experts have been saying more people might turn to alcohol or illicit drugs as a result of stress from the covid-19 crisis, Worcester County addiction services report that program participants are still on track overall.

Collen Wareing, a board member of the Atlantic Club and Worcester Warriors, said the Atlantic Club never closed as it was designated as an essential service.

“We needed to have someone available so that someone didn’t relapse or if there was someone looking for help, that there was someone to be there,” Wareing said.

Any employee or program participant had to wear a mask inside the building and undergo a temperature check. Anyone entering the building also went through a screening to make sure they weren’t at high-risk for covid19. The number of people allowed in the building was also limited.

Wareing said she couldn’t tell if more people were struggling with addiction since most of the meetings are conducted via Zoom. She added that the biggest obstacle to sobriety during the pandemic is socialization.

“They might be sober, but they emotionally and spiritually need to address things and that takes contact with people,” Wareing said. “That has been much harder with the epidemic [pandemic]. And to add to that, there’s stressors if they’re unemployed, they can’t

see their family, they can’t hug the people they love. It’s emotionally trying on all of us, let alone someone who is struggling with the disease of addiction.”

She said the Atlantic Club regulars have been tremendously supportive of each other.

“People have made sure that they’ve called others that might be isolated, who might not be computer literate, to be able to get on a Zoom meeting,” Wareing said. “They’ve made sure they’ve taken care of each other.”

She said she’s looking forward to an in-person event Sunday honoring those who kept the club open 24 hours a day, as well as the Walk for Recovery on Sept. 12, which will have a virtual option.

Tish Ottey, founder of Hope4Recovery, a level II recovery house, said residents typically have their days filled with intensive outpatient counseling, Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous meetings and work.

“Structure and routine is huge, and what happened when covid hit and everybody was quarantine, it took that away,” Ottey said.

To stay busy, she said residents participated in projects such as a vegetable garden and celebrated a clean date party, both donated by Worcester Goes Purple.

“I know the recovery community has suffered a lot,” Ottey said. “We were lucky with relapses. It wasn’t too bad in the Berlin house.”

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City manager comments City Manager Doug Miller said next Tuesday’s council work session would begin as a closed meeting, and open up to the public at 1 p.m.

On the agenda is a report from the transportation committee with a notram recommendation, a Comcast franchise renewal discussion and a covid-19 recovery update.

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Health care during pandemic (July 10, 2020) Among the frontline people leading the local charge against covid-19, perhaps no one sees the foe quite like Niki Morris. As Atlantic General Hospital’s director of infection prevention, Morris has been engaged in one battle after another.

An Ocean Pines resident, Morris has been with the health care system for 16 years and had been working as a certified ICU nurse. A year ago, however, she became the infection prevention manager and was thrust right into the thick of it.

“I walked into the measles and a pandemic! I thought, what is this?” she said. “Last April, we had the reemergence of the measles, so that was the first thing, and then I rolled right into the covid pandemic. So, I’ve learned under fire.”

As of early June, Morris said AGH had been focusing on covid-19 for 15 weeks. Staff started working on treatment and prevention in February, and opened the hospital’s first testing center on March 20, on 10th Street in Ocean City.

Morris said the office became a fullscale respiratory clinic and was staffed with “providers,” or licensed experts in their field. The staff overhauled the building’s interior and doubled the number of air filtration systems, along with many other improvements designed to meet CDC treatment guidelines for the coronavirus and other respiratory issues.

“ImmediCare at 10th Street was our first baby,” Morris said. “We could focus on covid, but also look at strep throat, the flu, respiratory infections and sinus infections — we evaluated patients for all of it,” she continued.

“Most places were set up just for covid screenings, but we actually went above and beyond that to offer those services to the community.”

AGH has since collaborated with the Worcester County Health Department to set up a testing site at the south end of the county, in Pocomoke.

Along with setting up satellite outpatient clinics, the hospital added ventilators and ICU beds, and built a covid-only wing with additional ICU space. AGH previously had eight ICU beds, but was able to more than triple that number, to 25.

The emergency room was also split to “clean and dirty,” or respiratory and non-respiratory cases.

“If you come in with a fractured ankle, I’m not going to put you next to somebody who’s coughing and has covid symptoms,” Morris said.

Like everywhere, the nursing staff at AGH has faced difficult conditions.

Morris said medical personnel caring for the sickest patients had to wear “PAPRs,” or Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, and Tyvek hazmat suits for 12-13 hours a day.

“That’s a very taxing job,” she said.

“It can be very difficult, mentally and physically.”

To help prevent burnout, Morris said the staff used a “team nursing” model with rotating shifts.

Among the external challenges, Morris said many local health care systems have struggled to get necessary testing supplies, with logistical snarls causing delays in getting supplies as basic as a swab, or an N-95 mask.

“I know that you see on the news that there’s a ton of it out there, but that’s not necessarily true,” she said.

“But we’ve done an excellent job — at no point has it come down to if someone needed to be swabbed, that we couldn’t screen them or test them.”

Compounding the issue, she said, was that initially the only test-processing site in Maryland was across the bay in Frederick County. “[Testing] wasn’t something that was readily available,” Morris said.

“But the State of Maryland has been really helpful, and we’ve worked closely with the Worcester County Health Department all along.”

Morris said covid-19 services in the region and the ability to get necessary testing materials have vastly improved, despite some trying times during the pandemic’s early days.

“Early on, commercial labs were having trouble getting swabs out for outpatient use. The same was true with PPE [Personal Protective Equipment]. We had the same struggles that everybody else had,” she continued.

“Just in March, we were [short on supplies] because of the burn rate of what we needed on a daily basis … but that too has gotten better.”

Morris credited staff with creative ordering and conservative usage to help offset shortages. She said both approaches are still being used, today.

“We don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring,” she said. “Just because we have [supplies] today — summer is coming and more people are coming into town, so we’re just kind of watching our numbers and seeing where we’re going, as an organization.”

Morris said she does not expect a return to “normal,” at least not as everyone previously knew it.

“I don’t think we’re going to have an ‘old normal,’ or normal like we had before. That’s just not where we are,” she said. “With this virus, we may see a little lag time in the middle of summer, but I think this fall we’re going to see it come back again, so we have to prepare for that.”

With everything that’s been done, however, Morris said the hospital environment is among the safest places to be.

“It’s safer coming here than it is going to a store,” she said. “We have the proper PPE, and we have the right people doing the right screenings and putting the right people where they need to be, safely.

“I always say I feel safest at work.

We have everything we need here, and we’re conscious about it and talking about it every day,” Morris added.

During the peak of covid-19 cases in Maryland, Worcester County was spared the devastation experienced by metro counties and, for that matter, Wicomico, which early this week had more than 1,095 cases to Worcester’s 301.

AGH, however, was not so lucky. In addition to handling many of Worcester’s cases, Atlantic General also saw received many patients from hard-hit Sussex ELIZABETH BONIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY County in Delaware.

“On paper it looked SIGNING like we didn’t have any Ocean City resident Tony Christ held a signing for his new book, [cases],” Morris said. “I “The Immigrant,” which details the story of his father traveling actually had someone at from Greece to Ocean City, at Fager’s Island on Tuesday, July 7. the hospital entrance one day say to me, ‘So, you guys don’t have covid here, Morris said the hospital system also right?’” learned more about the efficiency of As for why covid-19 didn’t spread telemedicine and teleworking. Today, more rapidly through Worcester most or all staff meetings are online, County, one reason might have been something Morris said has made the the absence of food processing plants, operation even more efficient. which were at the heart of outbreaks To the many still concerned about in other counties. about covid-19, Morris said all the Morris also pointed to the Worces- hype about handwashing and face ter County Health Department, which coverings is true. conducted “contact tracing,” or log“We learned washing our hands in ging of those who had been near to all kindergarten, right? Now, the public is 239 Worcester covid cases. way more conscious than they’ve ever “Our health department has been been about touching doors, washing dedicated to doing those case investi- your hands, hand sanitizer, not touchgations,” Morris said. “When I get a ing your face — and those things are positive case, I report it … and they call important,” she said. “That’s how you them and follow up with all their con- get sick, even if it’s not covid. That’s tacts, using their contact tracers. how we get the flu or any other virus “Letting them know and putting that can live on a surface. them on home quarantine makes all “It’s just about making those right the difference in the world,” Morris decisions and making sure we’re washcontinued. “A lot of areas didn’t have ing our hands. And, I’m a firm believer the resources to keep doing those case in masks. I know they work, because investigations, and you can easily see we’ve taken care of plenty of covid pawhere some of those areas were.” tients,” she continued. “We will conThis coordinated effort also helped tinue to require masks in our hospital, to largely spare the medical workers in not only for the safety of our patients, Worcester, Morris said. but for the safety of our staff too.

“You read about these hospitals losThe other important takeaway, she ing hundreds of staff members. But, if said, is how much everyone can benewe see a problem, we identify it and fit from a little collaboration. address it immediately.”

“I think Worcester County overall If there is an upside to the covid has done really well utilizing our redisaster, Morris said it would be how sources, and we’ve developed great remuch the hospital can learn from the lationships with the health pandemic, especially about opera- department and others, all the way tional efficiency. down to the Berlin Nursing Home “One thing I said to my boss is how right in our front yard,” Morris said. much leaner we’re going to be, as an “There’s been a lot of community eforganization,” she said. “We always fort and it’s so nice when everyone had everything we need or better than comes together for one cause. Those we need, or multiple choices. When are some of the things that we’ll take covid came, that wasn’t the case. We away from this. We were always had to figure out, where am I wasting friendly, but now we know we can stuff and what can I do to make this count on each other if we need somebetter?” thing.”

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Facilities help participants stay clean during pandemic Continued from Page 41 Although she didn’t know if more people are turning to substance abuse during the pandemic, Ottey said some thrive on stress, while others are pushed over the edge.

“Stress, when you couple it with mental illness and not being able to get those counseling visits and doctor’s appointments, it definitely shakes things up,” Ottey said.

She said that overall, the residents are doing well and are returning to normal, as more jobs are available in Ocean City and counseling meetings are starting to open.

Carla H., whose last name is omitted per Alcoholics Anonymous policy, said she couldn’t tell if more people were turning to substance abuse, since most meetings are still virtual, but she did say that in her Ocean City group, most were turning to more positive outlets, such as yoga on the beach.

“There are lots of other things to calm anxiety that you can do and I think people are seeking those out,” Carla said. “I think people are seeking each other. It’s just limited.”

Mike Trader, assistant director for

Worcester County Health Department’s behavioral health program, said the department does worry about people turning to unhealthy stress management, but that there’s no good way to measure that right now.

“I think that’s going to a long-term effect of coivd,” Trader said. “Longterm, we’re going to see effects with folks with substance abuse and folks with mental health.”

He said the largest obstacle to treatment initially was the lack of access to inpatient treatment facilities at the start of the pandemic. Most have since reopened.

“Even as they’ve reopened their doors, they’ve been able to take in fewer people because of spacing,” Trader said.

“It’s really cut into capacity at inpatient treatment facilities.”

Travis Brown, public information officer for the health department, said that it has been trying to encourage people to take advantage of the summer for healthy stress relief.

“Physical activity is one of the greatest things that anybody can do — go outside, get some endorphins going,” Brown said.

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Hope4Recovery, a level II recovery house in Berlin, has tried to keep a steady schedule for residents as they battle addiction during the covid-19 pandemic.

He said the health department has collaborated with other organizations to create various health videos, such as yoga and breathing exercises that are available on their website and social media.

Trader said he was surprised to see that many health department clients are generally managing the pandemic well.

“I wonder if this has been a little bit easier for them to manage and cope with because they’re a little more used to dealing with stressors than others

might be,” Trader said.

Trader said a key component is to keep up to date with the state’s regulations with telehealth services, which could become a long-term treatment plan.

Substance abuse services can be contacted at: Atlantic Club: 410-213-1007 Ocean City Alcoholics Anonymous: ocaa.org Worcester County Health Department: 410-632-1100

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Decatur grad writes children’s book

By Lydia Woodley Intern (July 10, 2020) Recent Stephen Decatur High School graduate, Mikayla Denault, wrote and illustrated a children’s book, “Two Hens and A Chick,” based on her own experience of being raised by two moms in an effort to help children understand family diversity and become more inclusive.

“Two Hens and A Chick” is about a baby chick named “Chick Mikky,” and her exceptionally loving moms, “Hen Mollie” and “Hen Millie,” as the little one attends her first day of “eggementary” school at Rainbow Farms.

Her moms explain the different types of families that they encounter while meeting “Chick Mikky’s” classmates at Back to Farm Night.

In the end, “Chick Mikky” learns it does not matter how a family is built because ultimately, all families try to spread love and help their children grow to become amazing in their own way.

Denault used her own experience from her first day of school to write the book.

She hopes the activities that take place in the book like, introducing yourself to potentially new friends, first bus ride, and Show and Tell, will resonate with everyone, especially children, parents and teachers.

As a child, Denault’s friends were very curious about her parents, since it

was different then what was considered standard. That curiosity drove them to ask her many questions about her family.

She chose to write a book specifically for children because she knows first-hand how innocent and curious they can be.

Denault, 17, believes that children tend not Mikayla Denault to judge others as quickly, absorb what they are told easily, and then take those lessons with them as they grow.

She wants to help introduce her audience to the dynamics of different families early, so that they will “learn to treat everyone equally and see all families as normal.”

Denault hopes that the children reading her book will take its positive life lessons to heart and “uphold a set of values that will lessen hate and stereotypes.”

She also hopes that children and adults alike continue to ask questions in their search to be better people.

“Every question is an important one,” Denault said. “It leads to the understanding of long-term stigmas placed upon groups of people like the LGBTQ+ (an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning, plus) community.”

Ultimately, she wants to spread a

message about inclusion throughout school systems and communities.

“It is time we unite the next generation and their families to be able to see all perspectives and appreciate all people for who they are,” Denault said.

Denault came up with the idea to write a children’s book in 2018 after “Raised by Unicorns” by Frank Lowe was published. It is a collection of stories by people who were raised by LGBTQ+ parents.

Denault wrote a chapter in the book also titled “Two Hens and A Chick.”

After “Raised by Unicorns” was published, Denault’s aunt gave her the idea of turning her chapter into a children’s book. Later, at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference in Maryland, she would finalize her plan to write “Two Hens and A Chick.”

The process took two years as Denault juggled school, clubs, sports and writing the book. She wanted to be proud of the end result and not rush the process.

Denault used her love and experience for writing and illustrating to create the book.

She received assistance from Worcester Technical High School’s Interactive Media Program to illustrate the book with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Salt Water Media, an independent publisher based in Berlin, worked with

Denault to publish her book.

Denault said she loves working with local businesses, and that Berlin has “incredible, driven people making the town prosperous and successful.”

She also spent time as an advertising design intern for the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to writing a children’s book, Denault swims and runs competitively. She was a member of the Stephen Decatur swim, cross country and outdoor track teams. She also swam for the Salisbury YMCA. She gives back to the community as well, and has volunteered for the Young Men’s Christian Association, Stephen Decatur Key Club, and Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program.

This fall, Denault will be attending her dream school, Northwestern University, in Chicago. She plans to major in Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications, and minor in Creative Writing.

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White Marlin Open limits spectators Annual fishing tournament to enforce face coverings, social distancing standards (July 10, 2020) The White Marlin Open, an offshore billfish tournament held in Ocean City, announces new safety protocols that will be implemented for the upcoming 47th annual tournament to be held Aug. 3-7.

In partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, the tournament will significantly reduce the capacity of spectators at the Harbour Island weigh-ins on 14th Street and modify the event layout.

A new family-friendly viewing experience will be located nearby Harbour Island where people can watch a live stream of the weigh-ins in real-time.

Both viewing locations will have staff who are trained on all safety protocols and hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout the designated event spaces.

“We are excited to move forward with the 47th annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City next month,” said Jim Motsko, founder of the White Marlin Open tournament. “Social responsibility and safety are always paramount—we are doing everything we can to enhance protection for the community while enabling people to continue to participate in the tourna-

ment experience.

As a result, this year’s events will look and feel a bit different, he added.

“While the fishing tournament will remain the same, we are hosting several safe viewing experiences for the tournament and weigh-ins in order to maintain proper social distancing and abide by local health regulations,” he said. “We are confident that the White Marlin Open will continue to be an exhilarating experience for the participants and the thousands of people who come to enjoy the Tournament Week experience.”

Tournament directors have worked closely with the local health department to put protocols into place for the popular weigh-in experience, which is open to the public and free of charge from 4-9 p.m. each day of the tournament.

There will be reduced capacity allowed at the live Harbour Island weigh-ins, with security teams monitoring crowd sizes each day. Per guidance from the health department, spectators will be encouraged to practice social distancing.

The use of face coverings will be required for everyone over the age of 10.

A viewing screen will also be moved further from the scale to encourage attendees to spread out.

Wristbands will be required and will be offered on a first-come, first-

served basis. Wristband distribution will begin at 2 p.m. each day. Chairs, blankets and coolers will not be permitted at Harbour Island.

A brand new event will be hosted at the ball field located between Third and Fourth Street, bayside, in Ocean City.

Beginning at 4 p.m. each day, families are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to spread out and enjoy views of the boats headed to the weigh-ins at nearby Harbour Island. Large LED screens will live stream the weigh-ins, allowing attendees to experience the excitement in real-time.

Vendors will be onsite selling a variety of items including official White Marlin Open gear. Cold water, sodas and snacks will also be available.

Face coverings are recommended but not required at this location. Coolers are not permitted.

Another way to experience the White Marlin Open is to view weigh-in footage in real-time online. The entire event is live-streamed daily, with merchandise available online for purchase as well.

To view the live stream, visit https://whitemarlinopen.com.

The White Marlin Open is a 47year-old offshore fishing tournament held annually in Ocean City.

The tournament awards prize money for catches of white marlin,

New book shows family diversity Continued from Page 44 so that she can use her passion for writing to continue sharing people’s stories to help eliminate bias and illuminate different perspectives.

To purchase the 20-page “Two Hens and A Chick,” visit Amazon and Barnes and Nobles online sites. The book will also be in local bookstores and classrooms in the near future.

A soft cover copy costs $12.99 and a hard cover book is $19.99.

Instead of meeting people in person for book readings, Denault is planning virtual events for the summer. For updates and more information, follow @twohensandachickbook or @mikayla.denault on Instagram or @mikayladwrites on Facebook. blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin and shark. Long known as “World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament,” the White Marlin Open has awarded over $77 million since 1974 to the winners among more than 105,000 anglers aboard over 14,000 registered boats.

Along the way, the Open became the largest billfish tournament and holds the world record for prize money payouts for any type of fishing tournament.

For more information, visit https://whitemarlinopen.com.

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INDUCTED Five Worcester Preparatory School seniors – Emily Copeland of Lewes, Delaware (above); Alessia Matha of Greenbackville, Virginia (below); Hana Miller of Willards (bottom, left); Maddy Shanahan of Ocean City (bottom center); and Madison Van Orden of Berlin (bottom, right) – were inducted to the prestigious athletic 12-Letter Club for lettering in three sports each of their four Upper School years.

STRAIGHT-A STUDENTS Twenty Stephen Decatur High School seniors placed an exclamation point on their academic performance by earning straight As throughout high school. Normally, they would have been honored at the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist WeXL ceremony at the Ocean City convention center, but this year the event was canceled due to covid-19.

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Ocean City Tuna Tournament this weekend Spectator area will be very limited due to coronavirus social distancing guidelines

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 10, 2020) Earlier this week, fishing and weather conditions for the 33rd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament looked to be improving as the event gets underway today and runs through Sunday.

“It will be a little sporty,” Tuna Tournament Director Jennifer Blunt said midweek. “Friday looks bad, Saturday is getting better and Sunday looks to be the best day.”

The final day for registration was yesterday, Thursday. With current covid-19 restrictions and social distancing guidelines, participants were encouraged to register in advance and received incentives for doing so.

Blunt said on Wednesday more than two dozen teams had preregistered, which is more than double compared to previous years.

Over the past week, Blunt said a number of yellowfin tuna have been caught, averaging around 40-50 pounds.

“They’re not having to go as far for yellowfin tuna,” she said.

Some bigeye and longfin tuna have been landed as well. Blunt said some anglers have seen bluefin tuna.

There is a 30-pound minimum weight requirement for all eligible tournament tuna (yellowfin, bluefin and bigeye). This year teams can also weigh longfin tuna.

Altogether, there were 17 added entry-level calcuttas for the 2020 competition. The cost to enter them ranged from $200 to $5,000.

Teams had the option to 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.

The cost to go across the board with the $1,000 entry fee for boats 52 feet and larger was $17,700; $17,450 for boats 36-51 feet; and $17,200 for boats 35 feet and smaller.

For 2020, tournament fishing is permitted Friday through Sunday,

July 10-12. Anglers will fish two of the three days. Boats can leave either the Ocean City or Indian River inlets.

Catches will be weighed at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City from 4-8:30 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. However, due to covid-19, the spectator area will be very limited.

The docks will also be limited to slipholders and their guests.

The weigh-ins will be streamed live on Facebook and on the tournament website.

Micky Fins restaurant and bar, which is located near the scale, will be open, and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Prize money will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-heaviest single tuna and the largest total catch weight.

Each boat may weigh up to five fish per day to compete for a two-day total pound catch.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in the Park Place Jewelers Ladies Division. A $1,500 award will be presented to the female angler who catches the largest tuna. Prizes of $1,000 and $500 will be distributed to second and third place, respectively.

The Yeti Cooler Junior Angler division is for youth 16 and younger.

The winner will receive $1,000. Cash prizes of $500 and $250 will be presented to junior anglers who land the second- and third-heaviest fish.

There will also be prize money of $2,500, $1,000 and $500 for the topthree dolphin.

Since several wahoo have been caught during the tournament over the years, organizers added a division for the fish in 2016. The calcutta was also available this year.

Because of coronavirus restrictions and social distancing guidelines, there will be no awards banquet. Winners will schedule a time to be presented their awards and prize money.

For more information about the Tuna Tournament, call 410-213-1121 or visit www.octunatournament.com.

Thunderbirds to headline show (July 10, 2020) Ocean City Air Show officials announced this week that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2020 event, which has been rescheduled for Aug. 15-16.

Three U.S. Air Force fighter jet demonstration teams will also perform, in one of the first air shows to ever feature the F-22 Raptor, F-35

Lighting II and A-10 Thunderbolt II. Originally scheduled for the second weekend of June, the show was postponed due to covid-19.

All tickets purchased for the original dates in June will be honored on their respective day (Saturday or Sunday) in August.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://ocairshow.com.

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Tournament sponsors include: Huk, Carter Cat, Mid-Shore Electronics, Squidnation, Yeti Coolers, Bluewater Yacht Sales, Avon Dixon Insurance, Cato Gas & Oil, Baitmasters of South Florida, Intrinsic Yacht & Ship, Hooked on OC, Cabin Fever Communications, Park Place Jewelers, Viking Yachts, Regulator Boats, Jupiter Boats, Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Valhalla Boatworks, and Micky Fins Bar & Grill.

A total of 109 boats registered for the 2019 Ocean City Tuna Tournament and a record $908,235 was presented to the winners.

The majority of the tuna brought to the Ocean City Fishing Center last year were yellowfin. About a dozen bluefin were boated. No bigeye tuna were caught.

Two 99-pound tuna tied for first

place in the Single Largest Division.

Jack Roesner and the Moore Bills crew won $221,347. Tom Cochran and his Reel Chaos teammates took home $214,350.

The crews split the Level H Pro Tuna Jackpot, which is a winnertake-all pool for the largest single tuna. That pot totaled $193,500. It costs $5,000 to enter and 43 of the 109 tournament boats registered for the calcutta.

The Theresa Jean crew earned first place in the Heaviest Stringer Weight Division, with a total of 426 pounds.

The team received a check for $252,715.

A large portion of that money – $121,500 – came from the Level G Heaviest Stringer Jackpot. Fifty-four out of 109 boats registered for the calcutta. It cost $2,500 to enter.

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(Left) The Makenzie Rae team came in first place in the dolphin division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament, held last weekend. The group’s 36-pound dolphin earned them $21,397.50. (Right) The Lucky Duck II crew landed in first place in the tuna division with a 51.4-pound fish. They received $11,047.50.

More than $78K awarded in Canyon Kick Off

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 10, 2020) Fifty-four boats were entered into the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament, held last weekend, and $78,300 was distributed among the winners.

Fishing was permitted two of the three tournament days.

The Buckshot crew came in first place in the billfish release division.

The group released eight white marlin to earn 800 points.

They released their last white marlin at 1:21 p.m. to win the division.

The team received $21,330.

The First Light crew also scored 800 points for releasing eight white marlin. They released their last billfish at 1:39 p.m. to finish in second place.

The team won $3,078.

The anglers aboard Fish On released seven white marlin, good for 700 points and third place. The group was awarded $2,052.

The Lucky Duck II crew landed in first place in the tuna division with a 51.4-pound fish. They received $11,047.50.

Close behind was the Grande Pez team, which hooked a 51.2-pound tuna. The group was presented $10,350.

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The Roll Groove crew finished in third place with a 50.8-pound tuna brought to the Sunset Marina scale. It was worth $2,713.50.

The Second Chance team received $1,809 for its 50.6-pound tuna.

The Makenzie Rae team came in first place in the dolphin division.

Their 36-pound dolphin earned them $21,397.50.

The Grande Pez crew caught a 24.2-pound dolphin, good for second place.

The C-Boys team landed an 18.8pound dolphin to take third place.

The group was awarded $2,713.50.

The Christine Marie team took home

$1,809 for their 18.4-pound dolphin.

The Ocean City Marlin Club’s next tournament is the 16th annual Kid’s Classic, slated for July 18-19. It is open to anglers 19 and younger.

The tournament benefits the Wish-A-Fish Foundation, whose mission is to “provide a little relief for a family from the daily stress of having a child with special needs, such as a life-threatening illness, mental or physical disability, by taking the entire family out for a day of fun and fishing on the water.”

For more information about the Kid’s Classic, call 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

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Socially-distant graduations held (July 10, 2020) Due to the covid-19 pandemic, this year’s traditional graduation ceremony for Worcester Preparatory School was replaced with three alternate celebrations to make the most of senior milestones.

On May 21, administrators organized a “Senior Drive-Thru” procession where past and present faculty lined the Worcester Prep sidewalks cheering on each individual senior as they rode by in their car.

On May 22 – the originally scheduled graduation date – students were honored in a pre-recorded virtual graduation highlighting all their awards and scholarships.

And finally, on June 12, seniors returned to campus one last time, adorned in classic white gowns and suits, at a private outdoor ceremony where they received their diplomas on stage.

During the socially-distant ceremony, Acting Head of School/Head of

Pine’eer Craft Club showcases Stover this month (July 10, 2020) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines has announced the Crafter of the Month for July is Mary Stover.

“I have always admired people who are able to create beauty from their craft, as I never considered myself as an artist, but had an eye for beautiful crafts,” she said.

Stover said she had dabbled in selling antiques and glassware, and that was when she fell in love with stained glass lamps and panels.

“I was hooked on this craft after speaking with a friend who explained all about the art,” she said. “Even though I mostly us patterns, selecting different types of glass for beautiful color, drama, texture and sparkle to make unique designs, also you are not limited to just one category of art glass.”

Stover said she enjoys making Tiffany-style lamps along with night lights, sun catchers and fused jewelry, as well as creating large nature panels, such as a soaring eagle, pileated woodpecker and roosters.

“When the panels are luminated by the natural light, the colors come alive and your eyes are drawn to it,” she said. “Working with my craft has kept me busy, so I don’t worry so much about having to stay in during the pandemic. My other passions are my love of God, family and country.”

Stover’s creations, along with other artisans’ works are available at the Pine’eer Artisan and Gift Shop, every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 239 Ocean Parkway, in Ocean Pines.

Upper School, Mike Grosso, announced the Top Senior Award recipients including: Valedictorian Kathryn Marini, Salutatorian Damiana Colley, and Best All-Round Student Quinn McColgan.

The 47 graduates – 27 girls and 20 boys – received over $6.8 million in merit scholarship offers and will attend 37 different colleges and universities in 15 states and the United Kingdom in the fall.

All 47 students were admitted to one or more colleges. Ninety-two percent of the class received offers of merit or need-based scholarships and financial aid.

Senior Eli Prushansky of Salisbury, received the prestigious, fulltuition Banneker/Key Honors Scholarship to the University of Maryland.

Twelve seniors (25 percent) have been invited to honors programs at one or more college. Four seniors will play a college sport – three at the Division I Level, one at the Division III Level.

Class of 2020 graduates: McKenzie Blake (Lewes), Rochester Institute of Technology; Charlie Brinker (Berlin), United States Armed Services; Alec Burbage (Salisbury), Florida Gulf Coast University; Ty Burton (Milton), Coastal Carolina University; Mesa Cammack (Rehoboth Beach), University of Delaware; Jordan Campbell (Berlin), Towson University; Rylie Carey (Dagsboro), Clemson University; Gavin Carmody (Ocean City) , Towson University; Frank Carter (Lewes), United States Naval Academy; Damiana Colley (Berlin), University of Maryland, College Park; Emily Copeland (Lewes), University of St. Andrews, Scotland; Ryan Cronin (Selbyville), University of Tennessee; Jenna Elrick (Salisbury),

University of Mississippi; Nick Franklin (Berlin), Coastal Carolina University; Korina Gjikuria (Ocean City), Salisbury University; Gavin Hentschel (Salisbury), The Citadel; Carly Hoffman (Ocean City), Mount St. Mary’s University, Maryland; Max Huber (Berlin), Northeastern University; Noah Hudson (Milford), Saint Edward’s University; Kennedy Humes (Rehoboth Beach), James Madison University; J.P. Issel (Lewes), Washington College; Annika Larsen (Ocean City), Tulane University; Ashley Laws (Berlin), Furman University; Kurt Leinemann (Ocean City), University of Maryland, College Park; Jacob Lewes (Selbyville), Florida Gulf Coast University; Kathryn Marini (Lewes), Cornell University; Alessia Matha (Greenbackville, Virginia), Radford University; Quinn McColgan (Millsboro), Sarah Lawrence College; Saylar McGuiness (Rehoboth Beach), College of Charleston; Hana Miller (Willards), Allegheny College; Abbi Nechay (Hebron), Monmouth University; Spencer Paquette (Ocean City), Virginia Tech; Abigail Plylar (Salisbury), Texas Christian University; Kelly Polk (Bethany Beach), High Point University; Eli Prushansky (Salisbury), New York University; Sami Repass (Lewes), College of Charleston; Maddy Shanahan (Ocean City), University of Maryland, College Park; Audrey Stearns (Berlin), Gettysburg College; Abby Taylor (Lewes), University of Vermont; Max Taylor (Ocean City), Elon University; Sam Tinkler (Berlin), Belmont University; Elizabeth Todorov (Bishopville) University of Maryland, College Park; Madison Van Orden (Berlin), University of Tampa; Devin Wallace (Berlin), Furman University; Molly White (Lewes) , University of Delaware; Alec Willing (Salisbury), North Carolina State University at Raleigh; and Enzo Zechiel (Lewes), Lehigh University.

(Top) Kathryn Marini was named valedictorian for the Worcester Prep Class of 2020. (Bottom) Quinn McColgan was presented Best All-Round Student honors.

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Battle of Calabria, or Punta Stilo, ends in draw for navies

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (July 10, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, the British Royal Navy met the Regia Marina Italia in what is known as the Battle of Calabria, or to the Italians, the Battle of Punta Stilo.

The battle occurred 30 miles east of Punta Stilo, which is the “toe” of the Italian Peninsula, on July 9, 1940.

It was obvious, with Italy’s entry into the war, that the two navies were going to clash. Italy had a north/south convoy run, across the Mediterranean, between the Italian mainland and its colony of Libya, in North Africa, while the British had convoys running east, and west, to the British Colony of Malta, from Gibraltar, and Alexandria, Egypt.

On July 6, an Italian convoy of four merchant ships left Naples, heading south across the Mediterranean to the Libyan port of Benghazi. The next day they were joined by escorts from the Italian Naval Base in Taranto that were divided into three groups.

Accompanying the merchantmen were eight destroyers and four torpedo boats. Another group of 12 destroyers and six heavy cruisers was 22 miles to the east. The third group was anchored by the battleships Conte di Cavour and Giulio Cesare and included eight light cruisers. As the convoy passed Sicily, it was joined by a fifth cargo ship from Catania.

The Italian force was commanded by Adm. Inigo Campioni.

Both Conte di Cavour and Giulio Cesare were constructed prior to World War I, but during the interwar period both were reconstructed to such an extent that only 40 percent of the original structure remained.

Their main armament consisted of two three-gun turrets and two 2-gun turrets of 13-inch guns. Their speed was upgraded to 28 knots.

At the same time as the Italian ships were heading south toward Libya, the British were sending an escorted convoy from Alexandria west toward Malta. Like the Italians, the British divided their warships into three groups.

Force A, which was the Seventh Cruiser Squadron, composed of light cruisers, was commanded by ViceAdm. John Tovey. Adm. Tovey would gain fame a year later when he commanded the fleet which sank the Bismarck.

Force B was commanded by ViceAdm. Andrew Browne Cunningham (“ABC”) and included the battleship Warspite and five destroyers. Force C, commanded by Vice-Adm. Henry Daniel Pridham-Wippell, included the battleships Malaya and Royal Sovereign, aircraft carrier Eagle,

which carried a complement of 18 Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers, and 11 destroyers.

Like the Italian battleships, the three British battleships had undergone significant upgrades during the inter-war years. Each of the British battleships, for their main armament, sported four two-gun turrets of fifteen-inch guns, with speeds ranging from 23 to 25 knots.

The British set sail on July 7, 1940.

The next day, the light cruiser Gloucester, under the command of Capt. F.R. Garside, was attacked by planes from the Regia Aeronautica and seriously damaged. Eighteen crew members were killed instantly, including the captain and two lieutenant-commanders.

At noon, on July 9, the two fleets were 90 miles apart. An hour and fifteen minutes later, the Eagle launched several of its Fairey Swordfish against the Italian heavy cruisers but no hits were scored. At 3:15 p.m., Adm. Tovey’s Force A sighted the Italian warships.

The opposing forces opened fire at a range of 23,000 yards. Within three minutes, the Italians had found the range. A few minutes later the range was down to 22,000 yards and the British also began finding the range.

When a six-inch shell from the Italian cruiser, Giuseppe Garibaldi, hit the Neptune, Tovey decided to break off the action and by 3:30 p.m. firing between the two groups had ceased.

Meanwhile the British battleship, Warspite, had been firing, without success, on the sister ships, cruisers Alberico da Barbiano and Alberto di Giussano. Adm. Campioni then moved his two battleships into position to challenge the Warspite.

At 3:52 p.m., Giulio Cesare opened fire at a range of 29,000 yards. The Conte di Cavour did not fire, for two reasons. One, the Italians had previously determined that when more than one ship was firing, it was difficult to determine range for each ship; and two, the slower Malaya and Royal Sovereign were headed her way and she did not want to get involved with the Warspite, leaving her free to deal with them. Meanwhile, the Warspite was splitting her fire between both Italian battleships. Some of Giulio Cesare’s rounds passed over the Warspite, striking and damaging her escorting destroyers Hereward and Decoy.

Although out of range, the Malaya began firing at 3:54 p.m., hoping to cause confusion amongst the Italians.

A minute later, the Warspite came under fire from the Italian heavy cruisers. At 3:59 p.m., Giulio Cesare scored two near misses on the Warspite.

Next, the Warspite hit the Giulio Cesare on its rear deck, detonating

Royal Sovereign at Philadelphia, September 1943

ammunition being stored for its 37millimeter anti-aircraft gun, killing two seamen and wounding several.

The fumes from the burning ammunition caused the engine room to shut down half the boilers.

The Giulio Cesare and Warspite were still more than 15 miles apart when the Warspite scored its hit, which is a record for naval gunnery against a moving target, that still stands. The Italian battleship’s speed quickly fell and the Conte di Cavour took over.

The Warspite then turned away and the Malaya discovered that her rounds were falling 2,700 yards short of the Giulio Cesare. Malaya had thought it was more accurate because it had been watching Warspite’s rounds — which validated the Italian reasoning!

Meanwhile, the cruisers began tangling. At 4:07 p.m. the Italian cruiser, Bolzano, was struck three times, temporarily locking her rudder and causing two fatalities. A near miss on the destroyer, Vittorio Alfieri, caused minor damage.

By now, the Italians had repaired two of the four damaged boilers on

Giulio Cesare, allowing it to reach a speed of 22 knots. Adm. Campioni, seeing that his remaining battleship, Conte di Cavour, was out numbered three to one, decided to withdraw.

During the next hour torpedo runs were made by destroyer groups from both sides without success.

The next day the Italian destroyer, Leone Pancaldo, was struck and damaged by a torpedo from one of the Eagle’s torpedo-bombers, while it was in the Augusta Harbor in Sicily.

On July 11, the destroyer escort, which had been dispatched from Gibraltar, was sunk near Sardinia by the Italian submarine, Marcone.

Both the Italian and the British convoys reached their respective destinations, so the battle ended in a draw.

Next week: Twelve New Field Marshals Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own.

He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

Burn ban in effect in Worcester (July 10, 2020) Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon issued a burn ban, and all outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.

The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions: proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the county’s commercial, state and federal campgrounds, permitted official Ocean City bonfires, private property recreational campfires that are limited to a fire area of two feet with a height of three feet, public fireworks displays, and volunteer fire company training exercises.

“Due to the county’s current dry conditions and the forecasted extreme heat, the burn ban is effective immediately,” Fire Marshal McMahon said. “This ban should reduce the number of out-of-control outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors and especially responding personnel.”

“The ban will remain in effect until the dry conditions dissipate,” Environmental Programs Director Bob Mitchell said. “In addition, all existing outdoor burn permits have been rescinded.”

For further information, contact Fire Marshal McMahon at 410-6325666.

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Ocean City Film Challenge REAL ESTATE REPORT entries screened in August Md. legislation affects real estate industry and taxes

(July 10, 2020) The Ocean City Film Festival in collaboration with the Art League of Ocean City is presenting a third challenge to filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers across Delmarva and beyond: The Ocean City Film Challenge.

The third annual Ocean City Film Challenge is open to any artist who wishes to make a short film that takes place in Ocean City and tells a story about the resort, preferably suited for viewing by all ages.

The film must be made from July 1-31, and filmmakers must register for the challenge by July 10 at https://forms.gle/BUpDRHXYXbHnN7Ca6.

Final cuts are due on July 31, and should be uploaded to Oceancityfilmfest@gmail.com.

Accepted entries will be screened on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. as part of the Ocean City Drive-In Movie Series in the parking lot of the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

Admission is free, and all attendees view movies from their cars. Chairs are not permitted.

Entries will also be screened at the fifth annual Ocean City Film Festival in March 2021.

“Ocean City is a beautiful landscape and there’s so much that artists

can take advantage of right here in town,” said Film Festival Director William Strang-Moya. “In our 2020 Film Challenge, we are faced with the unique challenges of social distancing in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic.

So what is a filmmaker to do? There are many ways to tell a story through motion picture and this year we strive to explore these boundaries. We are offering filmmakers monetary assistance with the production of their films and are also allowing the use of archival footage.”

The Ocean City Film Festival is offering financial support to Film Challenge participants this season to enable them to overcome the stresses of adverse conditions.

Worcester County and Worcester County-adjacent filmmakers will be eligible for $100 stipends upon review of their registration forms.

First prize includes all-access passes for the 2021 Film Festival complete with hotel package and $150 cash prize. Second place receives $100 cash prize and passes. Third place will win $50 cash prize and passes.

More information and updates on the festival and the Film Challenge are available online at www.ocmdfilmfestival.com/ocean-city-film-

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (July 10, 2020) Below is a summary of the 2020 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly on items that were passed and put into legislation affecting the real estate industry as it relates to affordable housing and taxes.

These bills were effective as of June 1 or July 1.

HB 257/SB 417 – Property Tax – Credit for Disabled Veterans – Enables local county and municipal governments to grant tax credits against property taxes for disabled veterans and their spouses.

The tax credit can be granted for a 50 percent disability.

HB 566/SB 713 – Opportunity Zone

Enhancement Program – Eligibility – Lead-Based Paint Affected Properties– Clarifies that applicants for Opportunity Zone Property Tax Credits must ensure the property complies with the State Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

HB 759 – Historic Revitalization Tax Credit – Expansion – Rehabilitations of Common Elements of Condominiums and Cooperative Projects – Authorizes condominiums and cooperatives to apply for the small commercial project historic tax credits if the project involves the common elements of structure.

HB 862/SB 978 – Historic Revitalization Tax Credit – Transferability (Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2020) – Authorizes the Historic Revitalization Tax Credit to be transferred to a third party involved in the transaction like a bank or other investor.

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challenge.html. Contact Strang-Moya at Oceancityfilmfest@gmail.com with questions.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing

the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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New bills to pose threat to affordable housing in state Continued from Page 52 Transferability helps monetize the credit thereby increasing the pool of potential investors for projects.

HB 980/SB 775 – Income Tax – Energy Storage Tax Credit – Alterations – Authorizes a tax credit for residential and commercial property owners against the costs of installing an energy storage system.

The credit may not exceed $5,000 for residential applicants and $150,000 for commercial applicants. Total credit amounts may not exceed $750,000 annually.

HB 1076 – Homestead Property Tax Credit – Date of Transfer of Dwelling – Clarifies that a deed recorded after the start of Maryland’s new fiscal year (July 1) may use the date of transfer of the property (between Jan. 1-July 1) to ensure the homeowner’s homestead tax credit is not delayed an additional year.

HB 1200 – Property Tax – Credit to Offset Increases in Local Income Tax Revenues – Eligibility – Clarifies that the

property tax credit which offsets income tax increases is available only for principal homes receiving the Homestead Tax Credit.

SB 48 – Property Tax – Homeowners’ and Renters’ Property Tax Credits – Deadlines – Extends from Sept. 1 to Oct. 1 the amount of time available to apply for the Renters or Homeowners tax credit (not the Homestead Exemption) and requires the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) to make available the Homeowner’s tax credit application by Feb. 15.

SB 523 – Income Tax – Pass-Through Entities and Corporations – Authorizes small businesses to use pass-through entities to avoid the credit and deduction limitations placed on individuals under the federal tax reform legislation, including the $10,000 cap on the deduction for state and local property taxes.

– Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

Young Osteopathic Physician of the Yr. presented to Henley (July 10, 2020) The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians has named Dr. Kathleen M. Henley its 2020 Young Osteopathic Physician of the Year.

Henley completed her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 and is board certified in family medicine.

She joined Atlantic Kathleen Henley General Hospital in 2016 as a hospitalist to provide inpatient care.

In addition to her clinical duties, she serves as the utilization review and clinical documentation improvement physician advisor for Atlantic General.

She is the Maryland delegate on the board of trustees for the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Physicians Society and also volunteers on several ACOFP committees.

Henley earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Shippensburg University and her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

She completed her family medicine residency at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, and is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

The ACOFP Young Osteopathic Physician of the Year honors physicians who have made significant contributions to family medicine two to 10 years after entering the specialty.

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Top firm Architectural Record ranked Becker Morgan Group in the top 300 architectural and engineering firms nationwide for 2019.

Architectural Record Magazine is a leading source of news and information in the A/E industry nationwide.

Becker Morgan Group has ranked in the top 300 firms for the last four years.

Projects that lead to the ranking include: Horry Georgetown Technical College Renovation and Master Planning, Ocean City Convention Center Expansion & Improve-

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Becker Morgan Group provides comprehensive architecture and engineering services with offices in Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina. For more information, visit www.beckermorgan.com.

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Armed robbery in OC leads to two arrests

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Police arrested Isaiah P. Wescott, 20, of New Church, Virginia, as well as a 16-year-old juvenile, for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery on July 2.

Police reported going to a downtown rental, where they met with three alleged victims, two males and a Isaiah Wescott female, and interviewed them separately.

The victims told police that they had been doing their laundry at the inn, and wanted to purchase cannabis.

One suggested contacting a male she had purchased from before, and met him, along with Wescott and the juvenile near Ninth Street and Washington Lane.

The purported dealer suggested moving locations, as police were present around the area, so the group headed back to the alleged victims’ apartment.

There, the dealer convinced everyone to go inside, and told the three that the cannabis was inside the juvenile’s backpack and put his arm in the bag, police reported.

What he pulled out, however, was not cannabis, but a silver revolver that he pointed at the alleged-victims, demanding their money and valuables, police reported.

Police reported that Wescott allegedly told the victims if they did not comply he would stab and kill them.

The male victims handed over their wallets, which contained a total of $870, while the female told the alleged robbers that she did not have any money, police reported.

Wescott apparently demanded the female give him her silver necklace and smartphone, and when she did not move

fast enough, he allegedly punched her in the face, which left a welt on her cheek, took the items and threatened to stab her, police reported.

In total, Wescott and company took $1,300.

Police arrested Wescott and the juvenile, both of whom refused to speak with officers.

Police reported finding the necklace in Wescott’s left front pocket and a victim’s

wallet, sans money, on top of a garbage can near the room.

Wescott and the juvenile, who was charged as an adult, face three counts of armed robbery and theft, as well as one count of second-degree assault.

The juvenile’s name was withheld, as a judge could send his case back down to juvenile court.

A report for the third suspect involved was not available in time for publication.

Trio charged for alleged theft in OC

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Ocean City Police arrested Kevin Cinfuentes Quiej, 18, Jose Hernandez-Hernandez, 21, of Falls Church, Virginia and Luis Perez-Santiago, 19, of Seven Corners, Virginia, after the three allegedly stole a vehicle on the Fourth of July.

Two other occupants were apparently involved, but police reports were not available in time for publication.

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Hernandez-Hernandez allegedly agreed to speak with police.

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Contact tracing program up Pa. man arrested for alleged and running, don’t hang up assault against his girlfriend (July 10, 2020) The Maryland Department of Health announced the launch of a new state-wide outreach campaign urging Marylanders to “answer the call” when ‘MD COVID’ or ‘240-466-4488’ appears on their phones.

The campaign includes 15- and 30second TV ads, radio spots and digital and social media ads designed to remind Marylanders that they can help reduce the spread of covid-19 by answering the call from a contact tracer.

The ads are in English and Spanish.

“Our new outreach campaign reminds Marylanders that we all have a role to play in fighting the spread of covid-19 through contact tracing,” said Gov. Larry Hogan. “The ads present stories of people in our own communities who can attest to the dangers of this virus and why answering the call will help save lives.”

The ads urge Marylanders to “answer the call,” referring to phone calls from more than 1,350 contact tracers whose job it is to contact people who have tested positive for covid-19 and work with them to find out who they have been in close contact with so those people can be tested, too.

“Contact tracing is a critically important weapon in our battle against covid-19,” said MDH Secretary Robert R. Neall. “Our new campaign states clearly that you have the power to protect your community by answering the call. Your participation can help keep loved ones, friends and neighbors safe from this insidious virus.”

The television ads feature Claudia Kalu, 44, of Baltimore County, Todd Poorman, 41, of Anne Arundel County and Dr. Michelle LaRue, senior manager, Health and Social Services at CASA de Maryland.

Both Kalu and Poorman became se-

riously ill with covid-19 and have recovered.

Not only did Kalu contract covid-19, but her husband, Ben, and son, Micah, did as well. Ben was hospitalized after developing double pneumonia.

Covid-19 “can lead to death,” Kalu said in the ad. “Passing it onto someone else is not fair, so definitely contact tracing is important because that’s how we are going to stop the spread.”

Poorman likely passed the virus to his 7-week-old son, who also tested positive for the disease.

“This virus is very, very sneaky,” he said in the spot. “I felt just horrible. I have never cried like that in my life, looking at him, holding him, realizing that I had infected him. It is a heavy burden, and that is why I think that contact tracing is so important, because you can prevent that.”

The campaign’s slogan, “Respond.

Connect. Recover,” signifies that all Marylanders have an important part to play in preventing the spread of covid19, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 3,000 people in the state.

MDH has quickly expanded its team of contact tracers across the state’s 24 jurisdictions. The program has the capacity to track 1,000 cases and up to 10,000 contacts daily.

On April 22, Gov. Hogan announced a contract with the National Opinion Research Center, the nation’s oldest and largest university-based research firm, to hire and train contact investigators.

Contact tracing has been used for decades and has been effectively employed during other health emergencies, such as measles outbreaks, HIV, the H1N1 pandemic in America and Ebola outbreaks in Africa.

MDH’s contact tracing program works like this: when an individual tests

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 10, 2020) Ocean City Police arrested Oscar Perez-Torres, 25, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after he allegedly assaulted his partner on July 3 and 4.

Police reported going to a downtown hotel for a domestic dispute on July 4 and met with a hotel employee, who told police he had heard loud banging and shouting coming from the positive, case investigators reach out to that person by phone within 24 hours.

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couple’s room.

Police went to the room and found the alleged-victim inside and saw that she had scratches on her neck, arms and elbows, as well as her neck being O. Perez-Torres inflamed.

She told police that her boyfriend, Perez-Torres, had hit her in the face after he thought she had called him an abuser.

Police reported that she fell to the ground, and the suspect reportedly punched her body and she kicked back in defense.

She got back up and the two began arguing when Perez-Torres began to choke her, pinning her with one hand on her neck and she slapped him in the face to defend herself, police reported.

The alleged victim also told police that the day before, Perez-Torres had assaulted her on a sidewalk near Second Street.

Police said she had apparently been walking away from the suspect and he grabbed her by the hair and accused her of having his wallet.

A bystander came to her defense, she told police, and got into an altercation with Perez-Torres.

Perez-Torres told police told police that his girlfriend had been the primary aggressor, and would not let him leave the room and slapped him on the mouth.

He told police he had to push her out of the way before he could leave the room, showed police a purple bruise on the inside of his mouth and denied physically assaulting his girlfriend.

Police arrested Perez-Torres and charged him with one count of first-degree assault, and two counts of seconddegree assault.

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OBITUARIES LESLIE MUNRO Snow Hill Leslie Munro, 108, of Snow Hill, passed away on July 2, 2020 in Berlin, Maryland.

Leslie was born in Winnipeg, Canada, to John Munro and Ann Leiper on June 15, 1912.

He married Katherine Munro. He worked as a supervisor for a Life Insurance Company.

Leslie is preceded in death by Katherine Munro, his two brothers and sister.

Leslie is survived by son, Paul L Munro and wife, Barbara; and grandchildren, Kimberly Lewis and husband, Scott, Deborah Bosley and Scott Munro.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Kiwanis scholarships Every year, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City awards scholarships to local graduating senior students.

This year, though not with all the pomp and circumstance, Kiwanis Club presented scholarships totaling $11,500 to Stephen Decatur High School students.

Recipients of $1,000 scholarships are: Zehra Mirza, Zachary Hickman, Kayla Janek, Hanna Beck, Caroline Gardner, Abigail Yesko, Branden Manuel, Matthew Wrench, Caela Berri and Sydney Boger.

Alexa Upperman, Mikayla Denault and Gabrielle Izzett received $500 each.

First place Stephen Decatur High School junior Houston Phillips finished first place in the state in the Economic Education Stock Market Game.

Phillips set a school record, earning a return of over 90 percent on a $100,000 virtual investment.

The program is sponsored by the SIFMA Houston Phillips Foundation, an independent educational corporation, which has served more than 17 million students since 1977.

Phillips participated in the program as a student in business teacher Kurt Marx’s Advanced Marketing course.

Graduates Jason Chrysanthis of Berlin, University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science Degree, Natural Resources; Lauren Dykes of Berlin, University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science, Commerce & Business Administration; Ryan Murphy of Berlin, College of Charleston, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Lexi Mathabel of Ocean City, Ohio University, Bachelor of Science, Journalism; Kyla Walker Continued on Page 58

He also has four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Funeral services were held on July 7, 2020, at Atlantic United Methodist Leslie Munro Church. The service directly followed, with Rev. Barth officiating.

Burial was held July 8,2020, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland. Arrangements are by The Burbage Funeral Home.

BARBARA ANN RICHARDSON Berlin Barbara Ann Richardson (Anderson), 80, of Berlin, passed away at home on July 3, 2020.

She was born Aug. 2, 1939, in Washington, D.C., moving to Laurel, Maryland, and later retiring in Berlin.

She graduated from Holly Cross Academy (Washington, D.C.) and went on to work at the Library of Congress before starting her family.

She worked for Montgomery Wards both in Laurel and Salisbury until her retirement. She was an avid volunteer for local organizations.

She is survived by her husband, James N. Richardson, Sr.; and her children, James N. Richardson, Jr. (Kim), Susan Richardson Braniecki, and Marlene Stuart.

She also leaves her legacy of grandchildren, James N. Richardson, III (Angela), Gunner Braniecki (Alyssa), Kristin Gibbons (Jacob), Sara K. B. Richardson Braniecki, and Steven Stuart, as well as six great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Loyco, and many nieces and nephews.

Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents, Robert J. and Mary Tobin Anderson, and her sister, Mary Frances Oursler.

A private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made In Memory of Barbara Ann Richardson to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

BARBARA DENIGHT Salisbury Barbara DeNight, 78, of Salisbury, departed life in the arms of the lord on July 4, 2020.

Barbara was born in Berlin, Maryland, to William Bryant and Virginia Cranfield on Jan. 6, 1942.

She married Austin DeNight and worked as a poultry grower the ma-

jority of her life.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She was a member of the Sonrise Baptist Church in Berlin and a Barbara DeNight TOPS Group member.

She loved to play the piano, crochet afghans, visit lighthouses, do puzzles and most of all be with her family.

Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Austin Denight; son, Franklin Bunting Jr.; daughter, Vicky Fogerty; sister, Suzanne Donoway; and brothers, Robert, William and John.

Barbara is survived by son, Bruce Bunting and wife, Doris; daughter, Valerie Sullivan; and brother, Daniel Bryant and Debbie.

She also has eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at The Burbage Funeral Home with Pastor Daryl McCready officiating.

Visitation was on Thursday, July 9, 2020 and from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020. The service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Memorials and letters of condolence may be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral home in Berlin.

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Granite honored with Legionnaire of the Year award

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 57 of Berlin, Hood College, Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics.

Dean’s List Several Worcester County residents earned Dean’s List honors from their respective colleges.

They are: Laila Mirza of Ocean Pines, Georgia Tech; Chadwick Fischer of Berlin, Nichols College; Mitchell Forrest of Bishopville, York College of Pennsylvania; Elsa Quillin of Berlin, College of William & Mary; Lexi Mathabel of Ocean City, Ohio University; Jillian Griggs of Berlin, Adelphi University; Max Bisaha of Berlin, College of Charleston; Molly McCormick of Berlin, College of Charleston; Samantha Hill, Tanner Leonard and Kyla Walker, all of Berlin, Hood College; Patrick Miller of Ocean City; Coastal Carolina University; Hannah Slacum of Ocean City, Coastal Carolina University.

Top scores Six out of 42 Worcester Preparatory School juniors – Charles “Chipper” Becker, Waverly Choy, Sophia Ludt, Hannah Perdue, Joseph Schwartz and Summer Walker – scored in the top 2.5 percent of high school junior PSAT test-takers from a rural area, earning the chance to participate in College

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Board National Recognition Programs.

In addition to this recognition, two members of the Class of 2021, Daniel Chen and D. Chen Joseph Schwartz, earned a perfect ACT score (36 out of 36) this past February.

President’s List Several Worcester County residents earned President’s List honors from their respective colleges.

They are: Abby Nicole King of Bishopville, Clemson University, Marketing; Rachael Weidman of Berlin, College of Charleston, Psychology; Maya Ziashakeri of Berlin, College of Charleston, Exercise Science.

(July 10, 2020) John Granite, a dedicated member of Ocean City American Legion Synepuxent Post #166, with 54 years of service, has been named the Legionnaire of the Year for 2019-2020.

Granite is a member of the Post’s Executive Committee and is involved in most of the organization’s activities.

Last summer, he was on the Boardwalk selling tickets for the Jeep raffle, he serves as chairman for the Al Harmon Memorial Scholarship Committee and has processed over a dozen scholarships.

He also was an active member of the American Legion Baseball Committee, Support the Troops program, Veterans Day program, Four Chaplain Service, Memorial Day program, Donations Committee, Med Tran Program, Veterans Outreach Programs and the First Responders Awards Program.

He is also the chairman of the House Committee.

New students McDaniel College welcomes members of the Class of 2024, who are graduates of Stephen Decatur High School.

Those students and their areas of study are: Emma Beachley of Berlin,

John Granite

His leadership this past year has been commendable and he has the Post marching “in step” to meet its challenges.

The Legionnaire of Year Program was started in 2005. Winners since its inception to 2019 are: Elmer Muth, Frank Hoover, Jim Mills, Charles Rummel, John Sauer, Nate Pearson, Paul Hawkins, John Granite, WL “Sarge” Garlitz, Martin Price, Ed Hansen, William Wolfe, Joe Salifia, Ben Dawson and Jack Hyle.

Social Work and Health Sciences; Hannah Burke of Ocean City, Biology and Business Administration; Sierra Eisemann of Bishopville, Biology and Kinesiology; Branden Manuel of Berlin; Andrew Mathews of Berlin, Psychology and Theatre Arts.

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