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Health Officials Review Pandemic Safety, Violations

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County officials this week warned of the possibility of further shutdowns if businesses fail to comply with public health directives.

The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday met with Health Officer Becky Jones and State’s Attorney Kris Heiser to discuss enforcement of COVID-19 physical distancing and face mask requirements.

“In order for the county or the state not to be shut back down we have to be very vigilant in what we do,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. “We need everybody to be on board and everybody to understand their role.”

Mitrecic said the fact that Worcester County’s coronavirus numbers had

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“started to creep up” prompted him to initiate a discussion with the agencies involved in enforcement of practices meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Jones acknowledged the increase in numbers but pointed out the health department had stepped up its screening efforts, with testing offered four days a week.

“You are right we’re seeing an uptick in the number of positives however we are screening a tremendous amount,” she said.

She said that as of Monday, Worcester County had received more than 7,200 lab results and had 417 positives.

“The really hard work once we have a positive case is the contact tracing which the health department is responsible for,” she said. “So if we get a positive we investigate, talk to, interview

that positive and find out who their contacts are. You can have one positive and then have a circle of 10 that they have identified as a close contact and would have to go into quarantine.”

She said that the department was currently monitoring about 280 people.

“We call them twice a day, seven days a week,” she said.

Health department employees ask about symptoms and make sure the individuals aren’t leaving their homes.

When needed, the department even makes trips to the grocery store or pharmacy to ensure those being monitored are compliant with the quarantine restrictions. She said the county had not yet had to issue an order to ensure an individual remained in quarantine.

“Knock on wood so far we’ve not had to do that,” she said.

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As far as the enforcement of COVID19 requirements at businesses, Jones said that as of Friday her office had received 132 complaints regarding a variety of issues. She said her staff followed up on every complaint and treated all businesses equally.

“There’s absolutely no favoritism,” she said. “We’ve only had to close one establishment for ongoing violations.

And that’s been multiple visits to that establishment, still no corrective action, so we had to close just the one.”

She said that business had since submitted a corrective action plan and had been allowed to reopen.

Jones told the commissioners the other closures they were reading about were done voluntarily.

“We’ve not closed them,” she said.

“They’re doing that out of an abundance of caution.”

Heiser said that from a law enforcement standpoint, agencies were communicating well regarding any issues that came up.

“I instructed way back in March for law enforcement agencies to contact me directly with any reported violations so that we could discuss how we were going to proceed and whether charges would be filed,” she said. Heiser said four individuals had been charged for violating the stay-at-home order when it was in effect and that no businesses had been charged with violating the governor’s orders.

Mitrecic said the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners wanted to do its part in enforcement of the regulations currently in place for bars and restaurants.

“I know that the liquor commission is concerned and would like to be a part of some of this policing but they don’t have the manpower nor do they have probably the resources to do what they want to do anyway,” he said.

Ed Potetz, environmental health director, said he was already working with the board. He said the county’s liquor license administrator had provided the health department with a list of all licensed facilities and that the board was advised of any violations. Typically, in response to a complaint the health department calls a business owner and provides education. If there’s a subsequent complaint about the business, an inspection is made. If any non-compliance is identified the business receives a re-inspection.

“The majority of the violations concern face masks and also social distancing,” he said.

According to Potetz one of the biggest problems is people standing at bars.

He said people didn’t realize that they were supposed to be six feet apart and were supposed to be sitting at bars.

He said his department had gone into some establishments and seen 10 out of 10 people not wearing masks.

“That is total disregard of the public,” he said.

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“As I’m sitting here they’re coming across my phone right now,” he said.

“The majority of them are coming out of Ocean City, there’s no denying that.”

Commissioner Ted Elder asked if the health department was testing people who didn’t live in Worcester County.

Jones said people who did not live here but were perhaps here for the summer were being tested by Worcester County. Their results are shared with their home county.

“Even if their home residency is not ours we’re going to maintain them in our isolation and quarantine,” she said.

Elder also asked if any seemingly healthy people in Worcester had died of coronavirus.

“Our deaths are trending similarly to the state and the nation,” she said. “It’s in that demographic where it’s older, they have underlying medical conditions or co-morbidities. We haven’t seen an outlier yet.”

Commissioner Bud Church said he’d been advised that the New York Times on Monday reported that a person’s chances of getting coronavirus were now higher in Worcester County than anywhere else in Maryland.

“How do they get that information?”

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he said.

Jones said she’d have to see the report herself.

“It could be that they’re looking at the state data, which they’re looking at the seven-day positivity rate which fluctuates,” she said, “but I’d have to go look.

I’d not read that myself. I can look and get back to you.”

Commissioner Jim Bunting said that while the county was reported to have had 17 COVID deaths, he considered the number to be lower because two of the early deaths had been people who were not in Worcester County when they got it and had not died in Worcester County. He said three of the deaths had been individuals who had been in hospice. He added that there could be disputes over cause of death in other situations.

“Worcester County’s doing a great job,” he said. “The 17 deaths aren’t really being portrayed accurately. I just want people to feel a little more comfortable about Worcester County.”

Jones said her office was also watching hospitalizations, ICU admissions and ventilator use.

“I talk at least weekly with Atlantic General Hospital, “she said. “Those numbers seem to have plateaued as well. You may get some blips in the

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state, that’s not unusual, it’s when you start seeing that upward trend that this becomes concerning.”

Commissioner Diana Purnell asked if the health department was seeing figures from outside the county or state after major holidays.

“We’ve asked that the state include that as a question for other jurisdictions,” Jones said, “so when they’re doing the contact investigation that they ask what was your recent travel and to where so we can collect that data.”

Mitrecic said he applauded the job the health department was doing. He cited a letter sent to county leaders

throughout Maryland by Gov. Larry Hogan.

“Our continued economic health and recovery depend on the active and aggressive local enforcement of these critical public health measures,” he read.

“We cannot allow a small segment of willful violators to squander the collective efforts of the overwhelming majority of Maryland citizens and businesses.”

He suggested the county and the health department set up a meeting with the county’s mayors and city managers.

“Maybe you could make some suggestions on what they could do,” he said.

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OC Will Not Offer Shuttle Service For WMO, Air Show

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – White Marlin Open and OC Air Show enthusiasts will still be able to park at the convention center and ride the municipal bus to the major events next month, but there won’t be an express service, resort officials decided this week.

Last week, the Mayor and Council voted to table the discussion of continuing the express shuttle service from the convention center south parking lot to the White Marlin Open and the OC Air Show next month with a few remaining questions left unanswered.

On Monday, after some debate, the town’s elected officials voted to discontinue the express shuttle service to the venues, instead agreeing to en-

courage residents and visitors to utilize the regular municipal bus service.

The first issue discussed on Monday was the express shuttle service from the convention center to the White Marlin Open (WMO). The tournament will be hosted at the Harbour Island community at 14th Street as usual, but the number of attendees at that location will be dramatically reduced. Instead, the town has worked with WMO organizers to produce a satellite location for tournament viewing at the bayside park between 3rd and 4th streets.

The satellite site will include large viewing screens for the daily weigh-ins and family-friendly concessions and vendors. In addition, tournament enthusiasts at 3rd Street will be able to watch the boats come through with their various flags flying from the bay-

side at 3rd Street.

For years, the town has offered an express shuttle from the convention center to WMO headquarters at 14th Street. This year, however, due to COVID-19 concerns, the number of spectators allowed at Harbour Island will be reduced drastically, to as low as 25 percent of the normal crowd size, raising the question if the express shuttle was still needed.

The debate began last week and carried over to Monday. The general consensus was to eliminate the shuttle to 14th Street, but run some service to the satellite venue at 3rd Street. On Monday, it was pointed out the town’s regular municipal bus service runs by the venue at 3rd Street and a dedicated shuttle was likely not needed. Council President Lloyd Martin said on Monday

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he was in favor of having spectators and enthusiasts use the regular bus service.

“I do think we should go to 3rd Street during the White Marlin Open, but I’m not sure we need it for the air show,” he said. “We can advertise the free parking at the convention center south lot and people can just use the regular bus service. I don’t think we need a special shuttle. Let’s just make sure we have the right level of deployment on those days.”

Public Works Director Hal Adkins explained the town’s regular bus service has been greatly reduced this summer because of COVID-19 limitations, but said the deployments could be increased during the special events. He said the free shuttle to the WMO has been used less and less in recent years anyway.

“It’s been dwindling,” he said. “Maybe we transport 300 people on those days.

The churches in the area offer parking for a fee and a lot of people are using that. 3rd Street is a bit of an unknown.

With the 4th Street parking lot, the City Hall lot and the on-street parking around St. Louis Avenue, it could be a drive-to event.”

Councilman John Gehrig said it was imperative to get the word out and make sure the public knew the shuttle was not going to 14th Street and the regular bus service should be used to go to 3rd Street during the WMO. “People are going to drive to 14th Street, search for a place to park, walk up there and then find out they can’t get in,” he said. “That’s going to create another whole set of problems when they’re upset.”

After some debate, it was decided to not run the express shuttle to 14th Street or have a dedicated shuttle to 3rd Street during the WMO. Instead, the public is encouraged to park at the convention center and ride the regular bus service to the WMO venue at 3rd Street. Adkins made assurances the deployments would be increased during those peak few hours to handle the extra ridership.

As far as the air show goes, it was also decided not to run the express shuttle from the convention center to the air show headquarters around 17th Street. Instead, those who used the express shuttle in the past will be encouraged to ride the regular bus service to the event.

OC Air Show representative Steve Webster said the shuttle was used in the past by certain guests and ticket holders, but the air show will work with them to ensure they know to ride the regular bus service to the event now.

“Usually, that’s for certain VIP guests, vendors and their guests and select ticket holders,” he said. “It never really was a public service. We will work with the town on whatever you want to do. It can be the regular bus service, but we just have to get the word out to our guests to let them know.”

Council Signs Off On Temporary Drive-In Movie Proposal In North OC

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Theater To Move Operation Outdoors

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A north-end movie theater this week got the green light to begin operating in a drive-in format in the back parking lot of the facility after some concerns were addressed.

The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a request from the Sun and Surf movie theater at 145th Street to begin operating in a drive-in format with the films projected on the rear of the building and attendees watching from their vehicles in the parking lot with the sound broadcast through their vehicle’s radio. Indoor movie theaters are still not allowed under Gov. Larry Hogan’s current COVID-19 executive orders and the popular movie theater uptown has sat dormant for much of the summer thus far.

Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville said accommodating the Sun and Surf theater’s request could be accomplished in different ways, but perhaps the most expeditious would be treating it like many of the other temporary-use requests reviewed and approved by the town and its various partners earlier this summer.

When outdoor seating at restaurants was allowed under the state’s recovery plan, several businesses in town requested and received permission to set up temporary operations on private property.

Neville said the Fox Theatres’ Sun and Surf Cinema’s request could go through the typical zoning approval process, but that would take time and require public hearings, for example.

Instead, Neville told the Mayor and Council the request could be handled with the same process afforded to restaurants earlier this summer.

“The question before you is can we use the temporary use process,” he said. “The intent of that was mainly for temporary outdoor seating for restaurants, but this is proposed on private property and it can fit in that model. We hadn’t intended it for a drive-in movie, but instead it was more for restaurants.”

Neville said the staff reviewed the request and attached conditions to it, subject to approval from the Mayor and Council.

“There are seven staff conditions unique to this particular use,” he said.

“It has the preliminary okay from the health department and the fire marshal’s office. They’ve reached out to the neighbors and they seem to be okay with it.”

The seven conditions include the notification of adjacent property owners, the temporary use would be allowed through the end of the year, or

until such time as the restrictions are lifted on indoor movie theaters, sound would be broadcasted by FM radio to individual vehicles only and the town’s noise restrictions would apply at the property line. Food service and restrooms would be available inside for ticket holders only and masks would be required. In general, most of the potential concerns are addressed in the staff’s conditions, according to Neville.

“The exposure to excessive noise, light, trash, etc. is fairly limited,” he said.

“We can certainly try this out if that’s the council’s desire.”

Sun and Surf representative Andrew Sayler explained the concept to the Mayor and Council.

“We basically want to move our business outside,” he said. “Everything is online through the app including purchasing tickets and even buying snacks. Everything is contact-free as much as possible. If they come inside to use the restroom, they will have to wear masks.”

In response to a question about the hours of operation, Sayler said the intent was to have two features each night.

“We want to show two features each night,” he said. “Right now, it doesn’t get dark until later. For now, we’re thinking maybe an 8:30 p.m. show and a 10:30 p.m. show. With a standard twohour movie, it can all be wrapped up by 1 a.m.”

Councilman Dennis Dare raised questions about the hours of operation, the potential impact on neighboring residential properties in terms of excessive light, noise and traffic, for example. He also questioned the potential content and ratings of the features shown.

“One of my concerns is the ratings,” he said. “It is a public area and I’m not sure we want to show R-rated material up there for all to see.”

Sayler explained the intent, especially for the later showing, is to show adult-themed features that might have an R-rating. The sound would be confined to the vehicle and other content such as nudity could be monitored.

“We want to show PG, PG-13 and R-rated listings,” he said. “We are willing to build a temporary fence along the property line. I’m not saying we’re going to show R-rated titles. The early showing would be more family-oriented.”

The council ultimately approved the concept with the understanding it would be complaint-driven. In other words, if there are multiple complaints about noise, lighting, trash or the content of the films, the temporary use can be revoked.

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In the scam, the suspect would approach a cashier with a small item to purchase. After the purchase, the suspect would ask for change for a larger bill, and then would pull out a wad of bills and repeatedly ask for change in an attempt to confuse the cashier. The suspect was identified as Jeffrey Fisher, 64, of Withams, Va. On Tuesday, OCPD officers caught Fisher attempting his scam again and he was arrested. Around 2:15 p.m. on

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According to police reports, Fisher on Tuesday repeated the same scam at a Boardwalk ice cream parlor. Fisher’s net gain from the two incidents included $100 from the candy store and $70 from the ice cream parlor. In each case, the victims were able to provide a description of Fisher including his apparel, the fact he walked with a limp and used a cane. He also had an eye condi- JEFFREY FISHER tion that caused each of his eyes to point in different directions.

Fisher reportedly attempted the scam at a Boardwalk souvenir shop and staffers told police the suspect was walking north on the Boardwalk. An OCPD officer on Tuesday recognized Fisher on the Boardwalk at 2nd Street and detained him. Fisher was in possession of two plastic bags from a Boardwalk discount store along with a large amount of currency, according to police reports. After asking Fisher for consent to search the bags, the OCPD officer found two toy cars, one key chain and one container of bath gel in one of the bags. In the other bag, OCPD officers located a box of wire sparklers. He was also in possession of over $400 in cash in various denominations.

A witness from the souvenir store was brought to the scene to positively identify Fisher. The souvenir store employee reportedly told police Fisher bought a face mask for $1.99 and paid for it with $5.26. He then asked her to change five $1 bills for a five and repeated the request over and over. The store employee stopped the scam when she remembered seeing Fisher in the OCPD’s scam alert flier from the day before.

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State Not Planning To Restore Statewide Restrictions

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Gov. Larry Hogan showed no immediate inclination to roll back some of the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place in Maryland, despite an uptick in some of the numbers.

During a press conference on Wednesday, Hogan said most of the key metrics in Maryland continued to decline, or at least flat line, particularly the key positivity rates. However, the state has seen a steady increase in new positive cases over the last week.

Perhaps most concerning is the increase in positive cases among Marylanders under the age of 35. Hogan said the gap is widening daily between those under 35 and those above that

benchmark.

Earlier this week, a coalition of populous counties on the state’s western shore fired off a letter urging Hogan to roll back some of the restrictions on bars and restaurants in particular, including closing indoor dining, restricting gathering sizes and mandating face coverings in all public areas. On Wednesday, the state’s Republican Senators from all over Maryland, including Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38), fired off a letter to Hogan urging the governor not to make a kneejerk reaction on some of executive orders under pressure from a handful of largely Democratic-controlled counties on the western shore.

During his press conference on Wednesday, Hogan said he was aware of the concerns from both

sides, but was not inclined to take any further action at this point.

“We are monitoring the numbers very closely and frankly, we’re a little concerned about some of the trends,” he said. “We are going to follow the advice of our task force and our healthcare professionals and we won’t hesitate to take further state action if necessary. We do not intend to close small businesses and put employees out of work. We do not want to punish the 95% of our businesses that are complying and doing the right thing, but we need stronger enforcement on that 5% that aren’t.”

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Hogan specifically mentioned Ocean City and Worcester County in his press conference on Wednesday. In the last week or so, a dozen or more businesses in Ocean City have responded to potential positive cases by closing voluntarily to have staff tested and deep-clean and sanitize facilities.

“We’ve been in touch with the folks in Ocean City and I’ve had conversations with Mayor Meehan,” he said.

“Worcester County has seen a small uptick in the number of cases, but it’s a small, rural county with a sudden influx of people in a small town in the summer. The mayor of Ocean City is working with the county health department, the liquor board and law enforcement on compliance. We’ve had great compliance from the business owners. Several chose to close voluntarily when they had a staff member test positive and that’s what we’re encouraging.”

Counties Urge More Restrictions Hogan received a letter this week from officials in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties along with Baltimore City seeking reinstating previous restrictions.

“We are writing to share our concerns regarding the recent increase in daily cases across the state and impact of the virus over the past week,” the letter reads. “This has been evidenced throughout many of our jurisdictions by increased daily case totals, increased rates of transmission and increasing COVID-related hospitalizations and critical care usage.”

In the letter, the western shore counties wrote they are considering a range of revisions to address the trends including scaling back the restrictions on gathering sizes, face-covering mandates for indoor and outdoor activities, the closure of indoor restaurants and bars for service, while permitting outdoor seating and curbside pickup and delivery only.

“We are writing to ask that the state take action to curb these trends, including revisiting the activities allowed under the current phase two executive orders,” the letter reads. “Our jurisdictions are prepared to act quickly to address these concerns, but would prefer for the state to take action to create a unified, standardized approach to address this resurgence of cases.”

State Republican Senators Fire Back Everyone of the state’s Republican Senators including Carozza fired off a letter to Hogan this week in response to the western shore counties.

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FROM PAGE 12 hind these demands is that these businesses are the cause of the recent increase in COVID positive test results among the low risk population of young adults under the age of 35. These demands are double misplaced.”

The letter from the state Republican Senators urges Hogan to stay the course with his Roadmap for Recovery.

“First, now is not the time for irrational, punitive actions,” the letter reads. “We should maintain the steady course you have set. We are significant and consistently favorable COVID-related data in Maryland. Death rates have declined from a daily high of 160 in May to under 10, hospitalization rates have been cut by two-thirds and we have relatively low positivity rates across the board.”

The state Republicans’ letter pointed out the apparent hypocrisy of singling out bars and restaurants while turning a deaf ear and a blind eye to the protests and demonstrations in those counties in recent weeks where large groups of individuals have gathered.

“Second, the Democratic leaders’ demands completely ignore the reality of their own actions over the past month and seek to scapegoat small business owners,” the letter reads. “While imposing crippling restrictions on employers and citizens engaged in necessary daily activities, these politicians have supported, encouraged and attended mass gatherings of those most impacted by the recent increase in positive tests. While we strongly support the 1st Amendment rights of all who demonstrate peacefully, it is clear that the state’s prohibition on mass gatherings has been completely ignored since at least Memorial Day when it involved protests. All the while, the vast majority of restaurant and bar owners have been carefully complying with all COVID-related rules and regulations.”

The letter to Hogan from the state Republicans points out the large majority of the state’s restaurants and bars are complying with the current regulations.

“In our collective experience, the establishments we have patronized or seen in our communities have been operating responsibly,” the letter reads. “… We respectively ask you to resist short-sighted demands to reenact further restrictions or closures of bars and restaurants and ignore partisan attempts to scapegoat them.”

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Ballots, which are due back by 5 p.m.

Aug. 5, were mailed to eligible voters last week. They can be returned to the ballot box in the lobby of the administration building or can be mailed with the self-addressed envelope included with the ballot.

“People need to make sure they’re received by the deadline,” said Steve Habeger, chairman of the elections committee.

According to the association, 6,584 ballots were mailed to eligible voters last week, while 1,871 notices of the annual meeting were sent to ineligible voters. Habeger said Monday that voters should have received their ballots by now and if not should call the elections hotline at 410-208-3989 or email elections@oceanpines.org.

Voters this year are charged with selecting two candidates to fill the seats currently held by Doug Parks and Colette Horn. Candidates for the two positions include Parks, Horn and homeowner Stuart Lakernick. Information on each candidate has been included with the ballot, as has a survey question asking whether people would support electronic voting in the future.

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use electronic voting,” Habeger said.

“We’re just seeing the mood of the members.”

Another new addition to this year’s ballot is a verification number that will be used to ensure no property submits more than one ballot.

“On the bottom of the ballot there’s a code printed which allows the contractor to track ballots as they’re received and make sure we’re only getting one per property,” Habeger said.

The contractor will cut off the verification number before the ballots are delivered to Ocean Pines.

“When they arrive in Ocean Pines they’re totally anonymous,” Habeger said.

In the past, ballots were in a small blank envelope inside an envelope with each property’s address. Habeger said that while there was a new method being used this year he was confident it would be effective.

“People with sharp eyes will notice a change but we’re getting the same result,” he said. “It’s just as secure.”

Habeger said that if voters were mailing their ballots, they should remember that mail was sorted in Easton and so ballots dropped at the post office on deadline day would likely be late and not counted.

Ballot counting will occur Friday, Aug. 7 at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Results will be announced immediately after and then validated Aug. 8.

Parasail Operators Concerned Over Air Show’s Impact

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Moving the OC Air Show to mid-August has the potential to impact local parasail operators, but the town and event organizers are willing to work with the local businesses to minimize the impact.

During the public comment period of Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, local attorney Regan Smith spoke on behalf of roughly a dozen parasail operators in town regarding the OC Air Show and its move from the typical mid-June dates to mid-August because of delays caused by COVID-19. Smith said the parasail operators had been informed not long before Monday night’s meeting they would not be able to fly customers during the four days of the event for as much as five hours each day.

During the OC Air Show, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes a roughly five-mile no fly zone for private aircraft, banner planes and parasail operators. This year, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds highlight the show, which also includes the F-22 Raptor team, the F-35 Lightning II and the A-10 Thunderbolt II teams.

Smith said the U.S. Coast Guard had informed the parasail operators they would not be able to fly customers in the designated zone for four days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smith said it’s not typically a problem when the air show is held in mid-June because the season hasn’t quite ramped up yet.

“We all know the air show is a great event for the town every June,” he said. “Usually in June, it’s not a problem when they can’t fly between noon and 3 p.m. They can work in the mornings and they can work in the afternoon because they aren’t yet flying a lot of people.”

However, closing down parasail operators in mid-August could have serious financial implications for the local businesses, according to Smith.

“With the move to August, the Coast Guard informed them today they will not be allowed to fly for four days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day,” he said.

“For an operation like my brother’s, that’s a $50,000 hit. They were just told today and there are about 10 other operators in the same situation.”

Smith said in the past, the impact on the local businesses has been mitigated with much less down time.

“Typically, the air circle, or the no-fly zone, is designated for the military jet teams and they typically fly for about 20 to 30 minutes during the entire time frame,” he said. “Usually, the air show operators and the parasail operators are able to work around that. They obviously shut down during the critical periods and they move as far away as they can during the other time.”

Smith said he was hoping the town could intercede on behalf of the local businesses to minimize the impact.

“Closing them down from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is an hour before the show starts

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and an hour after it ends,” he said. “I’d like to get some direction from the council on how to work through this. It’s really taking away their prime days and these guys have already been hit hard from COVID and not being able to fly for a month and a half of the summer.”

Smith said if the parasail operators could get the air show lineup and schedule ahead of the event, they could schedule customers around the peak times of the show when the highprofile military teams are performing.

“Is there was a way to work through that where they know when the military jet teams are coming through?” he said. “Most of the other acts are right off the beach and it isn’t a problem.”

Special Events Director Frank Miller acknowledged the potential conflicts.

“The parasail operators are affected by the air show,” he said. “It’s primarily when the military demonstration teams are flying. That includes the Thunderbirds this year, but also the other military teams. It’s a pretty strong lineup this year. During those times, the parasails are required to be outside the five-mile air space set by the FAA.” Miller said event organizers have worked with parasail companies in the past and likely would again this year.

“Outside of those, the parasails can fly in that space,” he said. “When we have the civilian aircraft, they can be inside the air space. I believe in the past there has been a good relationship and that’s going to need to continue this year. As they put the sequence together and we know the

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specific times for the military teams, we can work with the parasail operators.”

Smith said the parasail operators were willing to work with event organizers on a common ground.

“These guys were alarmed when they were told just today they wouldn’t be allowed to fly for five hours,” he said. “This is their busiest time of the year. If we can work through that and get the schedule, it would be most helpful. They can work around it once they know their windows to operate.”

Council President Lloyd Martin hoped a reasonable accommodation could be found.

“Hopefully, you can work through this,” he said. “It does make sense.

We want to work with our partners and our businesses as well.”

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Allen: ‘A New Set Of Eyes’ Needed

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STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Four candidates are now vying for the position of mayor with the addition of Jennifer Allen to the ballot this week.

Allen filed to run for mayor on Monday, joining what is now the largest race in this fall’s election. Allen will face off against incumbent Mayor Gee Williams, Councilman Zack Tyndall and resident Bill Todd. She believes she can bring a fresh perspective to town hall.

“I just think that they need a new set of eyes and a new voice for the people,” she said.

Allen, who purchased a home in Berlin in 2015 and moved to town after retiring the following year, said she’s

been considering running for mayor since last year’s 18% tax increase.

She’s attended every meeting since, either in person or virtually, and wants to offer her expertise to the town.

“I’ve been in some type of leadership management job for 46 years,” she said.

Prior to retiring, Allen, a registered nurse, worked as deputy assistant chief of staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She has a bachelor’s degree in health care management and a master’s in quality systems management. She said her education had shown her the importance of listening to the customer. In Berlin, she says that would be the town’s citizens.

“This is where I think the mayor and council have fallen short,” she said.

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“The plan will serve as our roadmap and help us improve or expand new programs and services,” said Library Director Jennifer Ranck. “We had planned community input sessions and meetings with various organizations this past spring, but those are on hold for now.”

Ranck noted, however, that an online survey is currently posted on the

“Citizens are speaking and the mayor and council aren’t always listening.”

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library’s website and Facebook page.

As of last week, the library had received 110 responses.

“We would like to reach as many community members as possible and plan to have the survey open through mid-August,” she said.

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While she hasn’t lived in town as long as her fellow candidates, she believes that’s something that could help her as mayor.

“Berlin needs a new set of eyes,” she said, adding that she had a different perspective than those who had lived here for decades. “I haven’t always lived here. I can come in and see things other people might not see.”

When asked why she chose to run for mayor as opposed to council, Allen said the mayor had more access to financial information than the council had.

“We need somebody who can have access to what is going on with the budget and the books,” she said. “The mayor has that access.”

Allen encourages the town’s citizens to check their voter registration information in advance of the Oct. 6 election. After helping with an annexation petition last year, she realized that many citizens didn’t know their addresses weren’t always updated automatically.

“People don’t think about it,” she said.

To reach out to Allen email jenniferforberlinmayor@gmail.com.

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OCEAN CITY – It certainly wasn’t easy, but resort officials this week signed off on an incentive program to encourage more year-round residents to make Ocean City their home by relaxing some of the fees associated with new construction and potentially short-term relief from property taxes.

For the last year or so, the Mayor and Council along with staff have been working on a two-pronged incentive program to encourage year-round residency. The effort began after city officials repeatedly heard from private citizens the cost of building a new home in Ocean City or substantially improving an existing home was disproportionately higher than other neighboring areas.

To that end, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville and his staff have spent the last several months developing potential incentive programs to encourage more people to build homes in Ocean City and make the resort their permanent residence.

On Monday, Neville presented the final draft of the resolution creating the incen-

tive program to the Mayor and Council for review and approval.

The first prong of the incentive program is relief from the various fees the town imposes on new construction or the substantial improvement of an existing structure including building permit fees. The intent of the Mayor and Council throughout the process has been to get the reduction of those fees to around $7,500.

Neville explained the average value of a new single-family home in Ocean City is around $275,000, which is how the $7,500 target was determined for the fee relief package. However, if a newly-constructed home came in under that $275,000 average, the relief from the various fees could come in less.

Neville said the intent was not to reduce the fees to a level lower than what the potential homebuilder would be on the hook for already.

Under one scenario, a potential homebuilder could get relief from all or a portion of the town’s impact fees in order to reach the desired $7,500 threshold. For example, if a $200,000 new home was eligible for a relief in building fees at say $5,000, the impact fees

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could be reduced by $2,500 to get to the $7,500 target.

However, Neville explained he and his staff were not recommending relaxing impact fees to reach the target.

“The recommendation is not to consider waiving impact fees,” he said.

“Those are dedicated to a specific fund balance on which utility rates, for example, are based. Staff recommends not waiving impact fees. It’s the same thing with the critical area fees.”

However, Councilman Tony DeLuca said the intent all along is to provide $7,500 in relief from building permit fees and other fees associated with building a new home in the resort. DeLuca said the equation was becoming too complicated and he wanted to arrive at a simple formula that provided $7,500 in relief from permit fees.

“The intent is to create incentives for new permanent residents in Ocean City,” he said. “I don’t want any strings attached. I want all of them to be able to get the full incentive including relaxing the fees up to $7,500 along with the $2,500 property tax relief.”

The $2,500 relief package to which DeLuca referred is a waiver from prop-

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erty tax deferrals over a five-year period.

Like the fee relief package, the proposed reduction would only apply if the potential builder or buyer guaranteed their plan was to make their Ocean City home their primary residence for at least five years. In other words, the reduction and relief package could not be used as a loophole. Mayor Rick Meehan agreed to some degree about relief from impact fees, but said the goal has always been to get the incentive to $7,500.

“I understand what you mean about the impact fees,” he said. “The goal from the beginning is to get to the max of $7,500. That has been the goal the whole time.”

City Manager Doug Miller said however the incentive program is finalized, it was important to point out the town was not shelling out funds to support it.

“Just to be clear, we’re not paying anything out,” he said. “From a budget standpoint, it falls under unrealized revenue.”

DeLuca was adamant about creating the meaningful incentive program to encourage more year-round population in the resort.

“The population continues to shrink in Ocean City,” he said. “People are moving to Ocean Pines, West Ocean City, Selbyville, Whaleyville. We want people to move here and stay here.

That’s the whole point of this.”

Councilman John Gehrig agreed, but said the relief package had to be more clearly defined. He said it should not necessarily be a one-size-fits-all approach because of the disparity in value of new homes. In other words, a property owner building a new home valued at $200,000 shouldn’t necessarily get the same relief package as someone building a $350,000 home.

Similarly, someone substantially improving an existing residence shouldn’t get the same relief as a property owner building a new home.

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SNOW HILL – Though it missed the first round of grants, Worcester County is expected to be among the jurisdictions applying for eviction relief funding in the future.

On Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that eight counties – including Wicomico and Somerset – had received Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership grants. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, Commissioner Ted Elder poin-

ted out Worcester was not among the recipients.

“I was just wondering how we got omitted,” he said.

Hogan’s office on Monday announced the award of $2.3 million in Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership grants, which are funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The $2.3 million is the first wave of funding in Hogan’s promised $30 million to prevent evictions across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Somerset County received a $100,000 grant while Wicomico County

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“It’s very complex and it needs to be re-explained,” he said. “It needs to be clear if I move to Ocean City, I can get the $7,500 in the reduction of fees and the $2,500 in property tax relief.”

Meehan said he hoped the council could reach some agreement on the incentive plan that has been tweaked and tweaked again multiple times over the last year-and-a-half.

“I would hate to defer this again,” he said. “We’ve beaten this to death. I think we all agree with the intent. We just have to nail down the last details.”

In the end, the council voted 4-0 with Councilmen Matt James and Mark Paddack absent to approve the $7,500 fee relief package and the $2,500 property tax reduction spread over five years for a potential $10,000 savings for those eligible. If the relief from building permit fees falls short of the $7,500, the difference would be made up from all or a portion of the impact fees. For the record, Councilman Dennis Dare was present for the meeting, but abstained from voting on the incentive plan because he missed much of the discussion because of glitches in his remote participation.

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Weston Young, incoming assistant chief administrative officer, said Worcester County staff had not been aware that the grant funding was available.

“Our CDBG folks have done more research,” Young said. “There’s a meeting on the 18th that they plan to attend to get more information. As we’ve corresponded, there was nothing on the Department of Housing and Community Development’s website about Governor Hogan’s announcement that $30 million was going to go toward preventing evic-

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tions.”

He said staff reached out to the governor’s office in early July and found out that the first round of awards had already been made.

“It wasn’t on our radar,” Young said.

“We couldn’t find where we missed it.

So with that, it’s on our radar now.”

He added that for this sort of grant the county would work with a subrecipient such as social services or Diakonia and that staff had already reached out to both.

“We plan to go after it on the next round,” he said.

CARES Act To Provide $1.1M In Wicomico Grant Funds

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – More than $1.1 million in grant funding is expected to provide food and rental assistance to those in need in Wicomico County.

On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-0, with Councilman John Cannon and Councilwoman Nicole Acle abstaining, to accept $1,177,120 in grant funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development through the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development was awarded $5 billion earlier this year for COVID-19 prevention and relief activities.

Of that funding, Wicomico County was awarded $1,177,120 to assist local nonprofit organizations as they provide programs to those impacted by the pandemic.

Lori Carter, director of the Wicomico County Department of Planning, Zoning and Community Development, told the council this week the funding would be divided among three sub-recipients.

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food assistance programs, while the Wicomico County Local Management Board and Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will each receive $500,000. She noted her department would oversee the grant funding.

“We will be making sure all the funding is expended the way that it should …,” she said. “That’s what we’ve always done.”

Carter told the council Habitat for Humanity will use the funding to provide rental assistance to Wicomico residents.

A statement this week from the Wicomico County Executive Office noted Salisbury residents would not be eligible for the program.

“The funds for the emergency rental assistance program are limited to residents of Wicomico County,” the statement reads. “Due to the City of Salisbury receiving their own rental assistance funds as an entitlement community, residents of the City of Salisbury are not eligible for this first round of rental assistance. To be eligible for the

rental assistance you must have lost your job or experienced a reduction in employment hours directly related to COVID-19.”

With no further discussion, the council voted 5-0 this week to accept the $1,177,120 in grant funding. Cannon, owner of Cannon Management & Rentals, and Acle, board president of Habitat for Humanity, abstained.

Officials said applications for the rental assistance program will be accepted starting Aug. 3.

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been conducted on Fleetway Drive.

Currently, the road is unposted and as such has a 50-mph limit.

Tustin said the study revealed that the average speed on the road was 21 mph but that during the week of the study, which was May 26 through June 2, there were a few instances where vehicles were noted exceeding 70 mph.

Tustin said reducing the speed limit to 30 mph would provide a more uniform speed limit throughout the neighborhood. The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the change.

“Seeing that I live on that street, I appreciate the reduction in speed limit,” Commissioner Bud Church said.

Tustin told the commissioners he’d

also fielded a complaint about traffic on Bishopville Road but said there was nothing Worcester County could do about the situation.

“It has been a consistent problem over the last several years unfortunately a lot of the issues are Bishopville Road, and that’s a state highway,” Tustin said.

He said that traffic, which is primarily headed to Ocean City, had increased because cars were being routed that way by GPS. “It’s a nationwide problem,” he said.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic agreed.

“I don’t think it’s unique to this area,” he said. “As soon as you start pushing the beach traffic out to go around the traffic you end up with more traffic.”

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SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to lower the speed limit on Fleetway Drive in response to complaints.

The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to lower the speed limit on Fleetway Drive to 30 mph. The change was recommended

by Worcester County Public Works.

“We are recommending that the road be posted at 30 mph consistent with all the other roads in the Cape Isle of Wight area,” Public Works Director John Tustin said.

Tustin said that in response to complaints a week-long speed study had

General Public Will Not Be Allowed At WMO’s Host Marina

July 24, 2020

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The 2020 White Marlin Open, now just a little more than a week away, will look different for spectators this year with no general public viewing of the live daily weighins at host Harbour Island.

Last week, White Marlin Open (WMO) officials told the Mayor and Council the “satellite” viewing spot downtown at 3rd Street would be the primary venue with large viewing screens for the daily weigh-ins and family-friendly concessions and vendors.

The intent was to alleviate some of the pressure on the traditional Harbour Island host marina at 14th Street, which is typically crammed with thousands of sportfishing enthusiasts for the nightly weigh-ins. The original plan was to limit the crowd sizes at Harbour Island with a daily wristband program.

Last week, WMO officials told the Mayor and Council the goal was to reduce the crowd size at 14th Street to just 25% of what it normally is during marlin week.

This week, however, WMO officials announced there would no general public viewing at 14th Street and the public would have no access to Harbour Island. The daily weigh-ins will still take place at 14th Street, but the

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only individuals allowed to be around the scale will be WMO staffers, technicians producing the live-stream of the event and a small number of media representatives. WMO officials announced the changes in a statement released on Wednesday.

“Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to move all public weigh-in viewing to our new 3rd Street ballpark location,” the statement reads. “The large amount of available space at the park will allow for proper social distancing and a more enjoyable experience for our spectators. Unfortunately, the general public will not be permitted access to Harbour Island during the weigh-ins this year.”

Of course, Harbour Island residents and their guests, along with renters in the community during tournament week, will be able to watch the weighins from their balconies, but will not be allowed to access the common areas around the scale. An email blast to Harbour Island owners this week confirmed the general public will not be allowed in the community as spectators from Monday to Friday during WMO week and no one is permitted to be at the scale except WMO staff.

In their statement on Wednesday, WMO officials said they exhausted all means to have some semblance of the traditional tournament at Harbour Island but the obstacles became too

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big to overcome with the event nearing Aug. 3-7.

“Although we worked with state and local officials for months to create a responsible COVID business plan, this uphill battle has become insurmountable,” the statement reads. “We are focusing all of our energies and resources on continuing to provide our participants with a world class fishing event with world record payouts. While the format for our spectators will look different this year, we can assure our participants that they will continue to experience the first-class event that they have become

accustomed to.”

WMO officials acknowledged the decision was a difficult one, but they were left with little choice because of the ongoing COVID restrictions on crowd gathering sizes.

“Like all business owners, we have worked tirelessly to comply with all of the constantly changing regulations, protocols and recommendations related to COVID preparedness,” the statement reads. “We know there will be both support and criticism of this decision, and unfortunately we are in a no-win situation and cannot please everyone.”

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First-Degree Assault Charge OCEAN CITY – A Big Pool, Md., man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face with a closed fist and later fleeing from police attempting to detain him.

Last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the downtown area responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a vehicle that had left the scene of an assault that had occurred outside a bar on Wicomico Street. The officer located a vehicle matching the description at a red light at 1st Street and Philadelphia Avenue.

The officer approached the vehicle and attempted to make contact with the driver, later identified as Rodney Wolfe, 47, of Big Pool, Md. The officer reportedly advised Wolfe to pull into a parking lot, but when the light turned green, he reportedly sped off and fled from the officers on the scene.

According to police reports, Wolfe drove at an excessive rate of speed through restaurant parking lots and other private property lots with several pedestrians in the area. According to police reports, Wolfe then parked his vehicle on 5th Street and fled on foot. After about 20 minutes, Wolfe was located hiding in the bushes on Edgewater Avenue between 5th and 6th streets.

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nesses who reported they observed Wolfe strike a female victim who was in the vehicle with him twice in the head with a closed fist. The witnesses each told police Wolfe hit the victim so hard that her head hit the passenger side window both times, according to police reports.

Next, OCPD officers interviewed the victim, who reportedly told police she was staying with Wolfe for the weekend in Ocean City. The victim told police Wolfe had punched her so hard that she didn’t remember much after he hit her and did not know how she ended up on 5th Street.

The victim told police the side of her face was sore and the officers observed redness and swelling on the side of her

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Tirade Leads To Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Millsboro, Del., woman was arrested on a slew of charges last weekend after getting kicked out of a downtown bar.

Around 12:50 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling near a crowded bar at 17th Street with a line of about 20 to 30 people waiting to get in. An OCPD officer observed an emergency exit door and a bar security staffer who was standing with a suspect, later identified as Isabella Porro, 21, of Millsboro.

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OCPD officers learned Porro had been annoying other patrons by attempting to climb on the bar. She was reportedly asked to leave multiple times but refused to do so. When Porro reportedly refused to leave the establishment, the management enlisted OCPD’s help to get her to comply.

Porro reportedly walked over to the area where OCPD officers were standing and screamed “[expletive deleted] the police” multiple times and yelled she was expressing her Constitutional rights.

Porro then allegedly ran across the street to a pharmacy parking lot, nearly getting hit by a vehicle in the process.

She reportedly continued to scream expletives directed at the police from a distance of at least 150 feet away.

According to police reports, Porro ran back across Coastal Highway in a crosswalk but against a red pedestrian signal and returned to the emergency door of the bar where she had been given a trespassing warning by the management. At that point, OCPD officers attempted to arrest Porro for trespassing, disorderly conduct and noise violations.

An OCPD officer grabbed one of Porro’s wrists and placed a handcuff on it, but she twisted and turned and pulled away from the officer, questioning why she was being arrested and screaming she had not been read her Miranda rights. She was eventually subdued, but continued to scream at police about her rights and the legality of the arrest, according to police reports.

Porro’s second tirade lasted about eight minutes on a crowded public street, attracting the attention of numerous citizens in the area, according to police reports.

Porro allegedly refused to cooperate and had to be physically carried to the prisoner transport van by two officers, all the while continuing her tirade against the officers. According to police reports, as she continued to scream, saliva flew from her mouth, striking the officers.

Porro suddenly pushed back against the officer attempting to load her in the transport van and was warned she would also be charged with assault.

She also used her free leg to kick another officer, according to police reports.

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General Hospital and during the transport she was uncooperative with EMS staff and screamed expletives at them.

Once at AGH, Porro was reportedly uncooperative with hospital staff and refused to provide her name and other information. A nurse told OCPD officers Porro was spitting blood and using foul language. She was ultimately transported back to the Public Safety Building in Ocean City for processing.

All in all, she was charged with assault, trespassing, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing and hindering, disturbing the peace, noise violations and a handful of citations related to running across the roadway.

Downtown Domestic Assault OCEAN CITY – A Hurlock, Md., woman was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct last week after allegedly punching her boyfriend at a downtown pizza parlor during an argument over alleged cheating.

Around 10 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a downtown pizza parlor on Baltimore Avenue for a reported domestic assault that had just occurred. The officer met with a witness who said he observed a female he knew as Stephany Anderson, 24, of Hurlock, screaming at another man with whom the witness was familiar over alleged cheating, according to police reports. .

The witness told police when the man attempted to walk past Anderson, she struck him five times in the face with a closed fist. The witness reportedly told police he felt the need to intervene and separate Anderson and the victim. The witness reportedly told police his main concern initially was that Anderson is pregnant.

OCPD officers interviewed the victim, who told police a similar version of the incident. OCPD officers observed swelling and redness, along with a small laceration, on the left side of the victim’s face. When interviewed, Anderson reportedly told police the couple was having relationship issues and he wanted to address them.

Anderson reportedly told police the victim was being overly aggressive while yelling at her, which is why she struck him. The investigation determined Anderson was the primary aggressor and she was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

License Plate Reader Detects Stolen Vehicle OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore woman was arrested on motor vehicle theft and other charges last weekend after a license plate reader on the Route 50 bridge alerted police to the stolen car.

Last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the downtown area and monitoring the license plate reader (LPR) on the Route 50 Bridge when it alerted on a reported stolen vehicle. A check of the vehicle’s registration confirmed it had been reported stolen in Greenville, N.C. and that it belonged to a vehicle rental com-

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OCPD officers monitored the vehicle as it entered Ocean City, first at North Division Street and soon thereafter at 5th Street and Baltimore Avenue. OCPD officers followed the vehicle and conducted a high-risk traffic stop in the area of 21st Street. According to police reports, the vehicle’s rear bumper on the left side was pulled away from the fender.

OCPD officers ordered the front seat passenger, identified as Sierra Shadle, 21, of Baltimore, to get out slowly and walk backward toward them. OCPD officers reportedly detected the odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle and conducted a search. On the floor in front of the front passenger seat was located a black purse. Inside the purse officer found a blue and black springassisted, switchblade-style knife.

OCPD officers interviewed Shadle, who reportedly told police her friend had rented the vehicle for her for one week for $250. Shadle told police she thought the price was cheap and asked her friend if it had been stolen, according to police reports. The friend reportedly told Shadle the vehicle had not been stolen and Shadle asked her if she could purchase it, according to police reports.

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Indecent Exposure On Beach OCEAN CITY – A Joppa, Md., man was arrested on indecent exposure and other charges last weekend after allegedly urinating on the beach and exposing himself to others at a beachfront bar.

Around 2 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of 39th Street when he was waved down by a private citizen asking for assistance. The citizen was reportedly sweaty and out of breath and said he worked security at a nearby beachfront bar.

The witness told police he had been following a man who had allegedly urinated on the beach and exposed his private parts to others on the beach at the bar. The witness reportedly told police the suspect, later identified as Derek Staines, 21, of Joppa, Md. was urinating on the sand near a beach equipment rental box. The security staffer told Staines to stop, but Staines reportedly kept on urinating and turned to face the security staffer and others with his penis and genitals fully exposed.

The witness said Staines fled on foot northbound toward a nearby condo building. The witness followed Staines to the condo building parking lot, where he encountered the OCPD officer and asked for assistance. The OCPD officer located Staines on the fourth floor of the condo building and the witness was brought up to positively identify him. At that point, Staines was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and trespassing.

While OCPD officers were leading Staines down from the fourth floor of the condo building, he reportedly became disorderly and yelled expletives and vulgar expressions in front of a crowd of people who had come out of their units to watch the scene unfold and additional disorderly conduct charges were tacked on.

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(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, familyowned Boardwalk businesses.)

OCEAN CITY – The Dough Roller founder Bill Gibbs said he always knew he would be a restaurateur.

“I love the restaurant business,” he said. “I love making pizza. I love feeding people. I like the challenge.”

As an Ocean City native, Gibbs spent his adolescent years as a beach boy for the Breakers Hotel. As he rented out umbrellas, chairs and surf mats, visitors would often approach him for dining recommendations.

“People were constantly asking me where to go eat,” he said. “So I’d send them down the Boardwalk.”

At the age of 14, Gibbs began his first restaurant gig serving pizza at a local establishment. By the age of 22, he had bought Jose’s, an old pizza shop on Wicomico Street.

“That was my first store,” he said. “I sold pizza, soda and beer for six or seven years. Then in 1980 I got the opportunity to buy the Breakers Hotel.

Having been the beach boy and hearing so many people talk about where to go eat, I thought ‘well, I’ll put a pizza place out front.’”

Following a renovation to the front porch area, Gibbs opened The Dough Roller, a family friendly Boardwalk restaurant offering pizza and pancakes. A slice of cheese and tomato pizza was 80 cents, a whole pie was $5.75, and a stack of plain pancakes was $1.75.

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money selling pizza, sandwiches and Italian dinners,” he said. “So I decided to put pancakes in because I knew they were high profit. That’s where Dough

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Gibbs said his first year of operation started on Memorial Day weekend.

“We started with about 40 employees,” he said. “They were all new and came in on Memorial Day weekend, 11 a.m. on Friday. All 40 of them. We had an employee meeting for five minutes, opened the door, and it was pure chaos.”

Gibbs said he spent every day the first summer at the restaurant, working both days and nights and sleeping in his office chair after closing. Gibbs recalled those earlier years on the Boardwalk.

He noted the same families would return to The Dough Roller each summer.

“Back in those days, GM closed for two weeks and they came down,” he said. “Western Electric closed for two weeks, Bethlehem Steel, a lot of the major companies in the metropolitan areas closed down, and we saw the same people year in and year out those same weeks. It was almost all family.”

Over the years, The Dough Roller has grown to include five restaurant locations – two on the Boardwalk, two on Coastal Highway and the newest on Route 50 in West Ocean City.

And business continues to be a family affair. Today, Gibbs’s wife, Julianne, operates the Breakers Hotel, while each of their sons – Gary, Jeff and Kevin – operate a Dough Roller location. The family is also joined by two long-time employees, Evan Elliott and Keith Melvin, who run Dough Roller restaurants on 70th Street and Route 50, respectively.

“The expansion just flowed with the management team, which is mainly family,” he said. “And we have an extended amount of people who have been very loyal. I’m very grateful to the local employees who have been with us over the years.”

Gibbs noted, however, that his years in the restaurant business have not come without its challenges. In addition to those first years of operation, he recalled a March 2008 fire that destroyed the South Division Street Dough Roller.

“That was a very hard time …,” he said. “Financially, it was devastating.”

Gibbs also noted the current challenges restauranteurs are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This summer has been absolutely, unbelievably hard. There’s absolutely no rest,” he said. “You are constantly worried about your help and your family and your business … But we have no choice, we have to persevere. We have to get through this. Not just Dough Roller and Bill Gibbs, but the community and the country.”

Despite the challenges of the restaurant industry, Gibbs said The Dough Roller continues to thrive after decades of operation.

“That’s how we became successful.

We sold good food in a family friendly atmosphere at a reasonable price in a fair amount of time,” Gibbs said. “That’s still what makes The Dough Roller successful.”

State Grant To Address Drainage Issues In Pines

July 24, 2020

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Worcester County has received a $549,000 grant to help with drainage improvements in Ocean Pines.

The county received a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for its proposal for Shingle Landing Prong Watershed. The project is meant to improve water quality and flood protection through a retrofit of Bainbridge Pond.

“This should get all the work within Ocean Pines completed to the Beauchamp Road area,” said Bob Mitchell, the county’s director of environmental programs. “The rest of the project will install improvements across the road through the proposed Windmill Creek development to the Shingle Landing Prong, a tributary of the St. Martins River.”

Ocean Pines, much of which was developed before stormwater regulations existed, has struggled with drainage for years. In February, the commissioners authorized a grant application in partnership with the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. At the time, Mitchell said OPA was planning to contribute about $700,000 but that the county would seek grant funding for the rest of the estimated $2 million project.

Mitchell said this week the grant was for less funding than the county had hoped.

“This project has been identified for funding in the amount of $549,000,” he said. “This proposal will be funded through the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. While we were one of the larger grantees, it is a reduced award, based on FY 21 Capital Funding, which requires board of public works approval.

This award is based on funds available. Final scope of work will be negotiated based on funding and project goals.”

Mitchell said the county has until Aug. 7 to accept the grant.

He plans to present it to the commissioners for their concurrence at their next meeting.

He said the county would ask the Department of Natural Resources for grant funding through the same program next year to complete the project. In the meantime, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is applying for federal funding from Restore America’s Estuaries Program to help with the project.

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OCEAN CITY – A handful of benches made from recycled cigarette butts collected through an innovative program established last year are now in place around the resort area.

Last year, the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, in cooperation with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, the Worcester County Health Department and the private sector, embarked on a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) aimed at reducing the tremendous amount of cigarette butt and other tobacco product waste littering the resort area. The program was developed by the MCBP and the Green Team after it was determined the majority of the litter collected through the Adopt Your Beach and Adopt Your Street initiatives was comprised of cigarette butts.

As a result, the partners developed a cigarette Butt Hut program with receptacles installed in and around the resort area on public property and, to some degree, private sector businesses. Many of the butt huts were installed near the entry ramps to the Boardwalk, which saw an inordinate amount of cigarette butt littering.

Throughout the year, the butt huts were emptied and the cigarette butts were sent to recycling giant TerraCycle, which, in turn, converted the waste to a sustainable hard plastic. TerraCycle then used the plastic created from the recycled cigarette butts to create attractive, durable benches. Four of the benches have now been installed, including three on the Boardwalk and one at Seacrets.

“Littering cigarette butts and cigar tips is unsightly, costly to clean up and harmful to waterways and wildlife,” said Ocean City Councilman and Gr-

een Team chair Tony DeLuca. “Not only are cigarettes the most picked-up littered item on our beach in Ocean City, but 32% of litter at storm drains is tobacco products. Litter traveling through storm drains and water systems ends up in local streams, rivers, bays and the ocean. The Green Team’s cigarette litter prevention program, along with decades of coordinated beach clean-ups, aims to eliminate cigarette butt litter and these benches are a great result of our community’s efforts to keep our beaches clean.”

According to Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest organization aimed at eliminating cigarette litter and cofounder of the CLPP, cigarette butts remain the most-littered item in the U.S. and around the world. In addition to the Keep America Beautiful contribution to the CLPP, grant funding for the local program was provided by the Worcester County Health Department and the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For its part, TerraCyle was pleased to partner with the MCBP and the Green Team on the project.

“At TerraCycle, our mission has always been to eliminate waste, recycle the unrecyclable and use our innovative business solutions to minimize human impact on the planet,” said TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky. “It’s through partnerships like the one we enjoy with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program that allow us to fulfill our objective and help preserve the environment for future generations.”

The MCBP is working with the Town of Ocean City to create a sustainable butt hut and recycling program to keep cigarette litter out of local waterways.

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SNOW HILL – A text amendment approved this week will allow home occupations in accessory buildings on properties with estate zoning.

The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve a text amendment that will allow home occupations in accessory buildings of up to 3,000 square feet in the E-1 estate district on parcels that are larger than 80,000 square feet.

“This is a very low impact text amendment,” attorney Mark Cropper said.

Cropper said his client had property in St. Martin’s Neck that was zoned E1 even though it was surrounded by agricultural land. Cropper said that if the commissioners had eliminated the E-1 zone as originally proposed in 2009, his client’s property would have been rezoned at that time and he wouldn’t have had to propose a text amendment.

Home occupations in accessory buildings on parcels greater than 80,000 square feet are already allowed in the A-1 and A-2 agricultural districts.

When asked what his client would do with the accessory building, Cropper said it would be used to store plumbing supplies.

“And your client feels that’s appropriate for something like South Point?”

Commissioner Bud Church said.

Cropper said that while his client’s property was not in South Point, in theory the same use would still be appropriate in that neighborhood, which is also zoned E-1.

“The aesthetics of the property and the building don’t change,” Cropper said.

“There’s no obvious appearance of the use on the property.”

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He said there were home occupations already in the county.

“There are many home occupations throughout the county that are not noticeable to any neighbors because of the limitations and restrictions you have in your zoning code about home occupations,” he said.

Michael LeCompte, president of the South Point Association, said property owners in the community didn’t want to see pole buildings in the area and didn’t want the noise and traffic that could be associated with home occupations.

“They take great pride in the area that we live in,” he said.

He said he worried about potential car repair businesses and the like popping up in what is currently a quiet community.

“We can see it taking off,” he said.

“It could be possibly a nightmare for complaints.”

Ed Tudor, director of development review and permitting, said that the code currently allowed accessory buildings in the E-1 district. The text amendment would just address the use of such a building.

Rick Martello, a South Point Association board member, said he was worried about a home business becoming a retail operation.

“Unless it’s policed I don’t know what you can do to stop it,” he said.

Commissioner Chip Bertino pointed out that the commissioners hadn’t eliminated the E-1 district because South Point residents had objected. If the district had been eliminated, the text amendment Cropper proposed would not have been needed.

The commissioners voted 6-1, with Church opposed, to approve the text amendment.

Inlet Dredging Work Scheduled

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Army Corps of Engineers hopper dredge Currituck has arrived in Ocean City for a scheduled routine dredging project around the Inlet and is expected to be in the area for about a month.

A couple times a year, the Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore District sends the Currituck, or its sister ship Murden, to Ocean City to conduct routine dredging in and around the Inlet. The Currituck, based at the Army Corps’ Wilmington, N.C. district, this week and will remain in the area for a-bout a month.

The Currituck will spend most of its time in the Ocean City area removing material from in and around the Inlet channel with an emphasis on the ebb and flood shoals which traditionally trap sand naturally moving south toward Assateague Island. The Assateague Bypass project is part of the larger Assateague Island restoration project conducted in partnership with the National Park Service.

The Assateague bypass project removes material in and around the navigation channel with an emphasis on the ebb and flood shoals that traditionally trap sand moving southward toward Assateague. Dredged material is placed south of the inlet, just offshore of Assateague Island where it counteracts erosion.

The Inlet and other channels in and around the commercial harbor naturally fill in and are in constant need of maintenance dredging, but the problem has become more acute in recent years to the point the Inlet is often impassable and unnavigable for larger vessels on even the highest of tides.

For that reason, the Currituck will also spend several days focusing solely on the navigation channel and shoaling hotspots in the vicinity of buoys 11 and 12 and also near the Coast Guard dock in the area of buoys eight and 10.

The Currituck and its sister ship Murden arrive in Ocean City a couple of times each year to perform routine dredging projects and occasionally emergency repairs after storms.

Fenwick Dredging Schedule Outlined

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – The results of a bathymetric survey will determine Fenwick Island’s next steps for a dredging project in the neighboring bay.

This week, Delaware firm Three Chord began surveying work in the Little Assawoman Bay. In a Fenwick Island Dredging Committee meeting on Tuesday, Councilman Bernie Merritt, committee chair, said the survey would allow a long-awaited dredging project to move forward.

“Once we get the survey, we’ll know the dimensions and depth and we can start to put numbers around it,” he said.

Last August, the Fenwick Island Town Council agreed to hire Anchor QEA, a Lewes-based engineering firm, to provide design, bidding and construction management for a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay. The project is expected to address shoaling in the back bay system and clear thousands of linear feet of channel.

Additionally, roughly 12,000 cubic feet of dredged material would be moved to another site for reuse. Since last year, the town has worked with the Carl M. Freeman Companies to relocate the material to one of its properties.

In the committee meeting this week,

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Anchor QEA Project Manager Steve Bagnull told members the engineering firm had subcontracted with Three Chord to complete the surveying work after learning the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) had delays in completing the task.

“Starting back in March, we were really hoping to get that state survey completed for the bay,” he said.

“Things were on schedule, but got really derailed with the COVID situation … The survey is integral to being able to submit permits and getting our design underway. So that has been a bit of a holdup.”

Bagnull told committee members this week the results of the bathymetric survey would allow Anchor QEA to develop a preliminary design for the project and apply for construction permits on behalf of the town.

He said officials plan to submit permit applications to the state and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by late August. If approved, the town could bid out the dredging project by early next year.

“This is a good schedule,” he said.

“It gets us out for construction in the fall of 2021. We think more lead up time will allow for better alignment of project funding and a more realistic permitting timeframe. It’s also going to provide the contractor a longer construction window, which we think will

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really help with the bid pricing.”

Bagnull said Anchor QEA is coordinating with the Freeman Companies and its engineering firm, George, Miles & Buhr, to provide the dredged materials once the dredging project begins. He noted officials are currently in the process of drafting a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the town and the company.

“Part of the MOA would be that they own it at that point,” Merritt added.

“The town would not be held liable.”

As Anchor QEA prepares for the up-

coming dredging project, Bagnull noted the firm would also explore future placement options for dredged materials. He noted one of the locations for consideration was Seal Island, which has washed out over the years.

“One thing that always needs to be kept in mind on these dredging projects is future maintenance,” he said.

“As the bay has silted up, we’ll dredge and keep it to some good dimensions to limit future shoaling of the channels.

But it’s always good to keep an eye out for potential placement options.”

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Eastern Shore Transplants Mark 100th Birthdays In Ocean Pines

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

Barbara Palmer, who turned 100 in March, and Dot Ross are pictured at Ross’s 100th birthday party this month.

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OCEAN PINES – Two Ocean Pines residents did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from celebrating their 100th birthday.

On July 17, Dot Ross celebrated her 100th year of life with residents at The Woodlands senior living facility in Ocean Pines. Among them was fellow centenarian Barbara Palmer, who turned 100 on March 15.

“She’s a good companion,” Palmer said.

Born in the Pittsburgh area in 1920, Ross said she is a transplant to the Eastern Shore.

“My dad had a small restaurant on the north side of Pittsburgh, and I’m the oldest of six children,” she said. “They

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are all gone except my brother Bill, who lives in the Pines.”

Ross said she graduated high school in Pittsburgh and married her husband on Dec. 6, 1941, the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Together, Ross and her husband raised four children. She then worked as a pre-school teacher for 20 years.

The Rosses lived in Salisbury for more than two decades before purchasing a home in Ocean Pines in the late 1990s. Her husband passed away nearly two years later.

“We were married for 57 years,” she said. “He was the best.”

But Ross said she is not alone. Today, she has eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She noted the family came to visit her this year to celebrate her 100th birthday.

“I’ve had a happy, fun life,” she said.

Four years ago, Ross moved to The Woodlands, where she became friends with her fellow centenarian.

Palmer, an Oregon native, moved to the Eastern Shore in 1994 to be closer to her daughter. She’s lived at The Woodlands for the last 10 years.

“You go where your children are,” she joked.

Palmer recalled her earlier years living on the west coast, where her family farmed. After high school, Palmer attended a year of college at the University of Oregon before moving on to secretarial school. In 1941, she moved to San Francisco to work for her aunt.

“I was her secretary and receptionist,” she said. “I worked for her a couple years, then I worked for Southern Pacific for a few years. Finally, I worked for General Foods.”

She also recalled the years surrounding World War II. Palmer married her first husband, Bob Palmer, on Dec. 16, 1941 before he joined the war effort.

“He was a prisoner of war for three and a half years, and I thought he was dead,” she said. “So I met somebody else.”

But soon after, Palmer learned her husband was alive. At the urging of her family, however, she divorced him and married her fiancé, Bob Kunhardt.

“It took me two years to get my head right,” she said. “I always felt guilty, naturally.”

When her marriage to Kunhardt ended more than two decades later, Palmer reconnected with her first husband. They then moved to the Eastern Shore to be closer to her family. Today, she boasts about her two children, four grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Although they may be the oldest residents at The Woodlands, both Ross and Palmer enjoy active lifestyles. They continue to join in the daily games and activities, and Palmer tries to walk a half mile each day within the facility.

When asked the secret to their longevity, Ross offered three words.

“Everything in moderation,” she said.

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Gerald Carrol Furst DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Gerald Carrol Furst, "Coach," 89, of Delray Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born in Passaic, N.J. Gerry was a star athlete at Pope Pius XII High School. He set many records that lasted until the mid-80's.

That led to a full scholarship at the University of Virginia. He was a starting full back and third string quarterback for the four years he attended UVA. He also played lacrosse. His average never fell below nine yards per carry and he was never stopped behind the line of scrimmage.

During Gerry's football career, he was drafted by the New York Giants, he played with and was coached by

legends such as Tom Laundry, Vince Lombardi and Frank Gifford. After his time with the Giants, he returned to Virginia where he became an assistant football coach and earned his masters degree.

After leaving UVA, he was a teacher, coach and the athletic director of Benedictine Catholic High School in Richmond, Va. He and Mary Ann mentored and took care of many students who lived there for the school year. During this time, he also traveled the country playing professional handball.

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Gerry and his family took over the health spa at the Sheraton, now the Clarion. Along with the health club, he also built "Mary Ann's Sea Side Shop."

The family also operated the beach stand in front, Avis car and bike rentals, tennis courts and the first regulation volleyball court. He is credited for starting the very first Best Body on the Beach contest. During the nine years there, Gerry returned to his roots as a healer and quickly became a world class masseuse with many clients includ-

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In 1983, after outgrowing the Sheraton with close to 3.000 members, they broke ground on 61st Street, at the foot of the Route 90 Bridge to build the Ocean City Health and Racquetball Club. Opening in 1984, the health club was two stories consisting of four racquetball courts, basketball court, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, a nursery for children and a wet area consisting of a steam, sauna, whirlpool and an eucalyptus room. The health club also had an amazing aerobics program, including water aerobics. The club was also home to O.C. Sneakers, which later became Windows on the Bay. During this time, he also assisted Mary Ann in the creation and operating of Coach’s Corner Diner, which is now operated by their son Martin and his family.

Gerry, Mary Ann and family, provided fitness, wellness and recreation to the community for over 30 years. The Furst family was happy knowing that health, exercise and fellowship led to a better quality of life for hundreds of people.

Gerry's wife Mary Ann precedes him in death. He is survived by his children, Mary Ann (Paul) Hartman, Jerry (Suzy) Furst, Beverly (Robert) Cairo, Martin (Jennifer) Furst; his grandchildren Natalie (Alessandro) Frachetti, Eric (Brooke) Hartman, Lauren Hartman, Kristina Hartman, Chase (Annette) Furst, James Furst, Sonny Furst, Barbara Furst and Martin M. Furst; and great grandchildren Luciano, InSEE NEXT PAGE

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A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Anyone wishing to express condolences may sign the guest book at www.edgleycremationservices.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, www.mealsonwheelspalmbeaches.org.

Gerry Furst was a proud family man, an athlete and a patriot.

Caleb Kammerer McCurdy OCEAN CITY – Caleb Kammerer McCurdy, age 22, died unexpectedly in the early morning on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Ocean City.

Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Michael McCurdy and Heather Melson Bahrami. He is survived by his mother, Heather, of Ocean City, and materCALEB nal grandmother, Sar- KAMMERER ah Timmons, of Bish- MCCURDY opville. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, J.W. and Bernie McCurdy, of Salisbury. He leaves behind many cousins as well as his beloved companion, his cat Chicken. He is predeceased by his father, Michael McCurdy, and maternal grandfather, Alfred Vaughn Melson.

Caleb was in the class of 2016 at Stephen Decatur High School and had

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch attended Worcester Preparatory School in years prior. He started with Beach Lacrosse at a young age and continued the sport through his high school career. He also enjoyed diving and loved fast cars. Caleb was just starting his career in driving for UPS. He was loved by all who met him and loved by his family and the countless friends he made everywhere he went. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and the ability to make anyone smile.

A celebration of life will be held in the fall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Worcester Country Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com

John Joseph Fenton FENWICK ISLAND – John Joseph Fenton, 81, of Fenwick Island, died on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home.

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Born on November 16, 1938 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Patrick and Margaret Fenton.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Fenton; two sons, Michael Fenton (Katherine Donahue) and Timothy Fenton (Tia Fenton); six grandchildren, Matthew, Sean, Michael, Laila, Benjamin and Vivian; and a brother, Joseph Fenton.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, William, Marcella and Robert.

Mr. Fenton earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Catholic University and later his PhD in chemistry from the University of Minnesota, going on to JOHN JOSEPH do two Post Doctoral FENTON Fellowships at Sloan Kettering and Loyola University Chicago. He worked as the Hospital Laboratory Director for Crozer Chester Medical Center and also was a Professor at West Chester

University. He authored the textbook “Toxicology: A Case Oriented Approach.” He was a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicology and the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.

John was a natural born educator with a growth mindset, an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and never-ending curiosity. Often described as the consummate conversationalist, he possessed a natural ability to endear himself through conversation to anyone he spent time with. His kind, thoughtful, giving nature was felt by all he came in contact with. He will be remembered as a tour guide, National Park enthusiast, history buff, avid cyclist and for his love of Astronomy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Epilepsy Foundation by mail to Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place W #230, Landover, Md. 20785 or online at www.epilepsy.com/donate or to Saint Mary’s School and Child Rescue MisSEE PAGE 38

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FROM PAGE 37 sion (Kenya, Africa) by mail to Christian Brother’s Conference, 415 Michigan Ave NE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20017-4501 or online at www.sharehopenow.org.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Md. 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.

James “Jim” Byrd Johnston, Jr. BERLIN – James “Jim” Byrd Johnston, Jr., age 88, died at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James B. Johnston, Sr. and Helen Holbrook Johnston.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Johnston, and sons James B. Johnston, III and his wife Sandra of Berlin, and Timothy H. Johnston and his wife Stacy of Selbyville.

There are seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Samuel Johnston of Baltimore, and David Johnston of Crisfield. Preceding him in death was a

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch son, Thomas H. Johnston, and a sister, Nancy Kutcher.

Mr. Johnston served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he joined a carpenter’s union, and worked for several different construction companies. He and his family moved to SelJAMES byville in the 80’s. Jim “JIM” BYRD was a Master Mason, JOHNSTON, JR. and a life-time VFW member. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, boating, fishing, camping in their RV and was an avid golfer.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor John Oltman will officiate. Interment will follow in the Delaware Veteran’s Cemetery in Millsboro. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. A donation in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1315 Mount Hermon Rd, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Thelma May Wetzelberger OCEAN CITY – It is with great sadness that the family of Thelma May Wetzelberger, age 89, announces her

passing on July 16, 2020 after a brief illness.

She was born Nov. 11, 1930 the daughter of the late Archie T. and Adele Conner on Nov. 11, 1930 in Parkville.

She was a graduate of Eastern High School.

Thelma was the beloved wife of Fred for 62 years and lived in Baltimore before relocating to Ocean City at the age of 55. She was the loving mother of Fred Wetzelberger II and his wife Jamie, Catherine Wetzelberger, Kenneth Wetzelberger and Deborah Himmelheber and husband Rich; cherished gr- THELMA MAY andmother to Fred III, WETZELBERGER Victoria, Caroline, Eric and Alec. She was predeceased by husband Fred in 2018.

Thelma worked for the Baltimore County Board of Education as a Principal’s Secretary for over 25 years.

Her last assignment was opening the new Hillcrest Elementary School in Catonsville. After retiring, she moved to Ocean City with Fred to start a new career as an office administrator with her son Fred’s firms. She became an invaluable asset in both the administrative and accounting divisions and worked in various capacities until the age of 80.

July 24, 2020 Thelma loved to travel with Fred.

Over 20 winter visits to Hawaii, 75 trips to Las Vegas as well as vacations in California, Florida and the Caribbean islands were some of their many adventures together.

She was an accomplished cook and baker with many “secret” family recipes that all enjoyed including her famous cinnamon custard pie. An avid reader, it was rare not to see her with a book or Kindle in her hand. She converted to Catholicism when marrying Fred and practiced her faith in God until the end.

Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and spending time with them any way she could. She treasured every minute and spoke proudly of their accomplishments.

Relatives and friends were invited to visit Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228 on Monday, July 20. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Baltimore. Burial followed at New Cathedral Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, 3221 S. Lake Drive, St Francis, Wis. 53235 (www.lakeosfs.org).

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SALISBURY – For four decades, one Eastern Shore organization has been quietly helping thousands of patients across Delmarva recover from substance abuse. But beginning this week, it is taking a more visible stance as Hudson Behavioral Health (formerly Hudson Health Services, Inc.), featuring a new name and brand and offering an expansion of services.

“Today is the start of a new chapter for us, as we expand our services more comprehensively, not only in terms of the way that we provide treatment throughout our continuum of care but by addressing more specifically the mental health challenges that plague many of those we care for,” said Hudson CEO Leslie Brown.

“Our new brand communicates that when you take the time in early recovery to consolidate your focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses, you will grow in unimaginable ways. We want to help as many people as possible by, as our tagline says, ‘Enriching the Roots of Recovery’ throughout the process.”

Hudson offers an individually tailored program of up to seven months and is enhancing its co-occurring capabilities by integrating in-house mental health services throughout its full continuum of care. Care begins with a 30-day detoxification and stabilization period at its inpatient 51-bed Main Campus in Salisbury and continues with lower-intensity treatment in residential settings throughout Maryland and Delaware. The provider has 96 residential beds between all its programs, plus two transitional homes with 15 beds in Georgetown, Del. “It is not a secret that depression, anxiety, ADHD, and many other mental health issues co-occur in people with addiction,” said Hudson Director of Clinical Affairs Kevin Meenan. “The availability of mental health services on our Main Campus and in our housing programs means that we will be able to treat each individual holistically, and we believe this will increase positive outcomes.”

Board Chair Michelle Grager noted that “In 1980, Mr. Willis Hudson Sr., who was a recovering alcoholic, and other dedicated community part-

ners, opened the Friends of the Hudson Center. In its early days, Hudson only offered treatment for men suffering from alcoholism. Today, Hudson employs over 100 team members and has multiple facilities and diverse programs. It is wonderful that this great organization is now celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.”

Long-standing Board Member Tony Sarbanes added, “It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed, but when I look at all the people Hudson has helped – not just the clients but their families – it is amazing to see what has grown from all of the hard work of the leadership and staff. You will not find a more dedicated and compassionate group of people.”

Hudson’s new logo features a tree with exposed and intertwined roots.

This image is a representation of patients’ growth. It depicts how solidly the roots are planted in the soil to highlight that treatment at Hudson is “rooted” in strength and commitment.

The tree is flourishing with a dozen leaves. This pays homage to the nonprofit’s previous logo of 12 lines enclosed in a circle, representing the relationship between 12-step fellowship and recovery. The colors, taken from nature, are bright and welcoming, and the circle surrounding the tree represents the all-encompassing approach Hudson takes with each patient.

While Hudson’s 40th Anniversary Celebration has been postponed until the summer of 2021, Brown hopes each person who has been involved with Hudson since its inception takes a moment to see what’s been achieved.

“This is something we have accomplished together: patients, family members, staff, board members and advocates in the community,” said Brown.

“We provide care for those who seek recovery, and by doing so, we help improve our community. However, there are many more people to serve, and we remain committed to enriching the roots of recovery by having a strong and flexible strategic plan that can adapt to an evolving behavioral healthcare landscape.”

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This snapshot is important for two reasons. First, it gives you an idea of how much money the federal government needs to operate, and how shy of those numbers it takes in via tax revenues. This is the difference between the national debt and the national deficit. The debt is what we already owe and accumulates interest charges. The deficit is the amount we spend minus what we earn, which continues to grow every year.

The second reason this is important is because it’s a reminder of how we must mind our own financial picture as individual households. Right now, America is spending more than it earns. The key to maintaining a balanced budget is to spend less than you earn. Take a good look at your own finances to see if that’s true for your household. Bear in mind that saving for retirement and other bigticket expenses go under the “spend” column. So, if you’re not saving sufficiently for these goals, you’re either not earning enough money or your expenses are too high.

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economic impact of COVID-19, including bridge funds for individuals, small businesses, large industries and the more than 40 million Americans forced out of work. That money is not subsidized by tax revenues. It goes straight to our debt tab.

For perspective on how much control a presidential administration, or even Congress, has on the national debt, consider the first three years in office for Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Under Obama, the debt grew by $5 trillion dollars to a total of $15.6 trillion. Under Trump, another $5.2 trillion was added to a total that now stands at more than $25 trillion. Each president had to deal with near-unprecedented economic calamities, which demonstrates that neither political party can fully control the factors that require additional government spending.

According to projections by the Congressional Budget Office, the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio will increase more than ever in the not-too-distant future.

At its current pace, the federal debt is expected to increase to around 124% of GDP by 2030, compared to the previous record of 106% set in 1946.

Another fallout effect of the pandemic is that, with millions of taxpayers suddenly out of jobs, tax revenues will be greatly reduced as well. This impacts the U.S. deficit. In other words, with the federal government having to pay out more than it takes in, there is less money to fund entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare. This situation is particularly egregious with millions of baby boomers retiring and tapping the benefits they have worked hard for all their life.

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BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers Market has been extended through September.

Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said this week the market had been extended because of demand.

“Historically we’ve been extending the market longer in the season based on demand,” she said. “The popularity of the market has really increased this year.”

The market, which is held each Sunday from usually 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., currently features 30 vendors. The market kicked off its 2020 season in May with physical distancing and face mask requirements to limit the spread of COVID19. To allow for space between vendors, it was extended so that booths are set up along both Pitts Street and Commerce Street. Though there were some who weren’t aware of the market’s face mask requirement early on, Wells said there are no issues with it now.

“That’s because the awareness is there, and the fact that cases are rising and people realize it’s super important,” she said.

Wells said business has been strong at the market in recent weeks. That, paired with the greenhouses many farmers now have to expand their growing capabilities, has allowed the market to lengthen its season.

“As long as our farmers keep growing, we’ll keep the market going,” she said. “We want to continue to support our local farmers and offer the Berlin community access to fresh, local food right in their own backyards.”

Wells said she’d participated in a meeting regarding farmers markets throughout the state and found that all were doing well in spite of the pandemic.

“The consensus was how people all over the state look forward to them each week,” she said.

In Berlin, an added benefit to the market has been the impact it’s had on local shops. After this spring’s forced closures as a result of the pandemic, many merchants are opening their shops early on Sundays to draw in farmers market customers.

“It was a real boost to our local economy for the farmers and our local businesses,” she said.

Wells added that the market was appreciated by town residents as well.

“I see people walking with their kids pulling wagons full of produce,” she said.

Wells, already looking ahead to the 2021 market, said she was discussing the concept of an indoor farmers market at the old Southern States building, which is being taken over by the connections of OCM Crabs.

“That could potentially be an indoor farmers market which would be really nice,” she said. “I’m working with them on that possibility.”

The Berlin Farmers Market in Berlin has been routinely drawing big crowds on Sunday mornings this summer.

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Executive Director Named BERLIN – Worcester County GOLD, Inc. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emergency assistance for Worcester County residents in times of crisis, has selected a new executive director. After an extensive process, the Board of Directors and Executive Committee have selected Nicholas Cranford to lead GOLD. Since arriving in November, Cranford has trained closely with outgoing Executive Director Sandy Sipes.

“I feel so fortunate for the mentorship Sandy provided,” said Cranford. “Her years of experence and leadership have been so beneficial to this organization and the community.”

With a background NICHOLAS CRANFORD in education, technology and private business, Cranford hopes to use his skills to serve Worcester County residents in need. He lives in Newark with his wife, daughter, and two little dogs.

“I am beyond excited to continue my work with GOLD in this new role,” Cranford said. “I feel honored to be a part of GOLD’s rich history of service. With issues like unemployment, food-insecurity, and poverty currently on the rise, we need to rely on our strong partnerships more than ever to continue to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable among us. As a small organization, we could never hope to address the growing level of need, but together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.”

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were recognized for highest units of the month of June: Michael Dunn won for the most listings and Melanie Shoff won for the most contracts written and highest number of closings. The Fritschle Barker Group won for the highest number of new listings, pending contracts and most transactions closed for the month.

And Real Estate News vorite beach towns. We know the experience visitors have at the Cambria will bring them back year after year.”

Top Producers Announced OCEAN CITY – Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva has announced the June top producers for its Maryland locations.

Top Listing Volume for individual agents went to Brenda Archer-Nichols of the Ocean City office and Michael Dunn of the Salisbury office. Top Listing Volume for Teams went to the Fritschle Barker Group (Grant Fritschle, Jon Barker, Clint Bickford, Bryan Coates and Mark Barker) of the Ocean City office and the Sell Delmarva Group of the

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Top Sales Volume awards for individuals went to Jim Bacco of Ocean City office and Michael Dunn of the Salisbury office. Top Sales Volume for Teams went to the Fritschle Barker Group of the Ocean City office and the Sell Delmarva Group of the Salisbury office.

Individual agents and teams also

SALISBURY – The Peninsula Regional Medical Group (PRMG) of the Peninsula Regional Health System (PRHS) announced a relocation of the Peninsula Regional Diabetes and Endocrinology, PCA Primary Care Salisbury and Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Salisbury offices to a new building in the Woodbrooke Medical Complex.

PCA Primary Care Salisbury, which was housed in the offices of Peninsula Cardiology Associates, will merge with Salisbury Family Medicine to create a new combined family care practice at a single location. Peninsula Regional Diabetes and Endocrinology will join them in the same building.

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“The OCDC appreciates the cooperation of the Cambria Hotel owners and its architectural firm, Fisher Architecture, during the planning and construction phase of this attractive hotel project,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “In addition to bringing a new amenity to the downtown area, the large fiscal impact of this new project in terms of increased property taxes, room taxes, and employment opportunities will benefit all of Ocean City and Worcester County.”

When the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan for the reconfigured hotel, it allowed for the development to be moved from a north-south alignment to the center of the property. This helped expand the number of rooms, reduced the impacts on neighboring properties and on the downtown view. It also significantly minimized the square footage of lot coverage.

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Governor Right Not To Impose More Restrictions HOW WE SEE IT

Now is not the time for more (or less) statewide restrictions on public places.

The current limitations are accomplishing their goals of keeping crowd sizes modest and encouraging people to be outside.

It would be naïve to believe at some point the state and most areas of the country will not return to some sort of quarantine situation resembling what we experienced in the spring. With predicted spikes when the cold weather merges with the arrival of flu season, it seems inevitable there will be another shutdown in the name of public health.

The only uncertainty seems to be when.

However, the time is not now. The letter from western shore jurisdictions to the governor asking for the imposition of more restrictions on public place gatherings and limits on businesses may be appropriate for their own areas, but it’s not something that should result in a statewide Executive Order at this

time. The individual jurisdictions are well within their rights to impose their own restrictions, like Baltimore City did when it suspended indoor dining this week.

Worcester County is not a hot spot for COVID-19. There is an increase in cases, but it’s not rampant and not cause for a panic. The resort area is seeing an influx of visitors as it does each summer. It’s inevitable service industry people would be infected. Businesses choosing to shut down after an employee tests positive should not be confused with a massive problem. These operators are being responsible and acting out of an abundance of caution for themselves, their employees and their customers. They are placing health before wealth and should be commended.

It would send a terrible message to the business community to regress to further restrictions, such as abandon-

ing inside dining, for example. The current situation does not merit more government intervention at this time. Handicapping these well-intentioned businesses at the height of the season would be “irrational,” as the state’s Republican senators wrote encouraging Gov. Larry Hogan to resist any urge to slap restrictions on businesses who are by and large acting responsibly and oftentimes in the unenviable position of having to police their customers into wearing facial coverings and maintaining social distance.

Worcester County is not a hot spot for COVID-19 and it should not be treated as such. Health officials said as much this week during a meeting with county officials. Fortunately, the governor is looking beyond positive case totals and viewing the situation through a larger lens. This approach should serve Maryland well in the critical weeks and months ahead.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Developer’s Comment Wrong Editor: I am writing to dispute a blatantly inaccurate statement made in the article in the July 17 issue of The Dispatch by Charlene Sharpe. In the article Ms. Sharpe quotes Mr. Palmer Gillis saying, “In my opinion it rests on the board of Ocean Pines” with regard to the blame for any unsafe traffic egress at his Medical Center. Horse hockey.

Ocean Pines Association, Inc. has absolutely nothing to do with traffic control or safety on Racetrack Road. As the article clearly points out the discussions for this matter have been between the county, the state and Gillis. Ocean Pines’ only recent involvement has been its legitimate opposition to Mr. Gillis’s proposed traffic circle at our north gate entrance. This plan would have a serious and adverse effect on Ocean Pines.

That said, it should be noted that Ocean Pines did give land to the State Highway Administration in order to help improve the safety at that site. Even at that early stage all parties knew it would not satisfy the eventual need for better egress from the Gillis property.

Quite frankly, when I hear that the state, county and Mr. Gillis are discussing this issue without Ocean Pines’ input, I am reminded of the cartoon about three wolves and a lamb discussing dinner plans.

Martin Clarke Ocean Pines

Where’s The Leadership?

Editor: Although it is difficult to balance health versus wealth, a reasonable and prudent person should have known

that opening a vacation destination would only lead to an increase of COVID-19 positive cases.

Whether it was pressure from business interests, or worry of reduced fiscal revenues, the Ocean City government decided to pursue the shaky path to wealth.

Based on July 21’s Covid-19 updates, in the eight weeks since approximately May 25, Ocean City's positive COVID-19 case number has risen from 15 to 113. This is 7.53 times the original number; an increase of 653% positive cases.

Leadership? Would a reasonable and prudent person expect vacationers to read and follow the stenciled sidewalk graphics to proceed at your own risk (to paraphrase those graphics approaching the Boardwalk?) Would a reasonable and prudent person expect vacationers to adhere to the temporary electronic signs encouraging visitors to wear face coverings and practice social distancing? I surmise they would not.

Leadership? Notwithstanding the above, was there even a plan to inspect the bars and restaurants to ensure they were following the State of Maryland's Emergency Declarations?

Has the Ocean City Police Department done anything to enforce the declaration? This includes social distancing, or lack thereof, on the Boardwalk.

Leadership? Has the Worcester County Health Department prepared a plan to protect the citizens? Have the Worcester County Commissioners enacted a plan of protection? I don't know. What I do know is that on April 30, the Berlin/Ocean Pines, 21811 zip code, COVID-19 case number was 29. It is now 187, this is 6.45 tim-

es that number; an increase of 545% positive cases.

The citizens deserve more.

Leadership?

J.O. Kayler Bishopville

Hiding More From Public?

Editor: Over a period of 18 months, Ocean City’s Mayor & City Council (M&CC) and a committee of three council members met secretly in closed sessions dismantling the previous Pier Franchise Ordinance, negotiating amendments and rewriting a new Ordinance Agreement, as well as drafting a Resolution to establish how revenue from the new agreement would be dedicated to the Boardwalk. In doing so, Maryland’s Open Meetings Compliance Board found that the City Council violated our State’s Open Meetings Act on multiple occasions. The Board wrote in their Opinion that “…the Council violated the Act at every closed meeting at which it discussed the pier franchise.”

At the conclusion of that Opinion, the Board wrote “…we encourage the Council to provide the public with minutes of the portions of the closed sessions from which the public was excluded in violation of the Act.” At their meeting on July 20, 2020, the Council had that opportunity. However, they voted to deny the public access to those minutes. Not only has the City Council denied the public the forum to hear the Pier Franchise discussions in open session; now they are excluding our citizens from reading the minutes of their close door discussions.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What is the City Council hiding from the public?

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

A Life Was Saved In OC Editor: (The following was addressed to the Ocean City Mayor and City Council.)

The owners, guests and employees at the Sea Watch would like to thank your public safety professionals for their outstanding performance during the emergency that occurred at our building on Monday, July 12, 2020.

We want to thank in particular the Ocean City Police, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians for their outstanding efforts. Their professionalism and dedication saved a person’s life that day.

Additionally, we thank the Mayor and City Council for providing these first responders with the necessary resources to ensure the public is protected, and trust as we move forward your support of these professionals will not waiver.

The residents, property owners and guests of Ocean City are truly fortunate to have available to them such professionals as these first responders.

Sea Watch Council of Unit Owners Ocean City

Suicide’s Warning Signs Editor: In the past two weeks, local newspapers have reported two incidents on Ocean City balconies described as an accident or a potential suicide. In one case, police and fire officers successfully stemmed a suicide attempt by talking an individual through a mental health crisis. In the other, while the preliminary investigation ruled the fall from a hotel balcony an accidental death, the medical examiner will determine the exact cause.

While leaping from high places is a rare method of making an attempt on one’s own life, the density of tall, multistory buildings in Ocean City in particular acts as an enticement to those under mental stress, and suicide is often an impulsive act. When the presence of alcohol and drugs is added, it can become a lethal mix.

In our 11 years as advocates for suicide awareness and prevention, we have learned that nearly everyone is touched by suicide, not just those who are themselves suicidal, but also those left behind in grief after a completed suicide. Everyone should be able to recognize the warning signs that someone might be seriously considering an attempt on their own life: withdrawal from friends and family members; access to the means of suicide (guns, drugs, high balcony); reckless, risky behavior; anxiety, anger, “Nobody ever listens to me!”; loss of hope, “My life is going nowhere, I’ll always be a loser”; giving away valued possessions; talking, writing, texting, posting about death; and asking about writing a will, writing last letters.

Suicide prevention first aid is not much different than CPR. Anyone can

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learn. Often all it takes is a smile, the question “Are you OK,” or if you think a crisis is at hand “Are you thinking about suicide?” Don’t be afraid to use the word. There is always help at the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800273-8255).

To learn more about how you can become a proficient suicide prevention first aider, visit www.jessespaddle.org/ineedhelp.html Ronald Pilling Snow Hill (The writer is the corresponding secretary for the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program.)

Undeniable Truth Response Editor: My biggest encouragement of all: Fact check yourself before pulling “facts” and 'statistics' off of Facebook.

It only took myself a quick look to verify some of the previously listed ''undeniable truths” by Dennis Evans.

"The law allowing for separation of children from their parents who cross the border illegally was signed by BIll Clinton in 1997. Why is it a problem now?'' Fact: There is no law that requires parents and their children to be separated. This was only enacted as a result of a temp zero-tolerance policy under the current administration.

Has since been rescinded (BBC).

"In 2018, 68 people were killed by mass shootings. In that same year, 2,000 people were killed by illegal immigrants.'' Fact: I would like to see where this stat was pulled from. I couldn't find anything to support this, maybe Anne Coulter. Gun Violence Archive puts the 2018 reported mass shooting incidents at 340 and even then, what qualifies as a mass shooting? There is no official record that tracks crimes committed by illegal immigrants. But I suppose 2,000 does sound like a nice well-rounded number.

"Trump's wall costs less than the Obamacare website.'' Fact: Trump placed the wall at $10-12 billion, then a Department of Homeland Security report put it as $21.6 billion. ‘’Healthcare.gov’’ cost $834 million according to the thenDepartment of Health and Human Services Secretary and expanded up to $2.1 billion by a Bloomburg report. The statistics continue as sourced through linked PoltiFact sources, but it is hard to dispute the wall is/will/would cost more than the website.

I sent in this info not as a form of antagonizing those with opposing viewpoints, but to point out the value in doing your due-diligence. We live in a technological age, inarguably with access to too much information. But as an increasingly suggestible society, keep in mind it is much more than where your allegiances lie, but in your own dedication to finding the closest thing you can to truth. Check my information.

Why not? Be curious.

But spreading misinformation only spreads ignorance, be careful about what world you are creating.

Megan Lawton

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As seems to be the case with many topics these days, the notion of school reopening is a divisive issue. If you believe a majority of the teacher unions across the state, our classroom leaders only want to return to school in a virtual format this fall because they don’t feel it’s safe. I personally do not believe a majority of local teachers feel this way, but I certainly understand they have a tremendous amount of apprehension about what their jobs will look like. In the case of Worcester County, it’s very much up in the air right now, but all indications are the one-week inschool, one-week virtual model will likely be the final decision. There’s simply no other way the school system can meet social distance requirements due to the volume of students.

If you are for in-school instruction this fall, like I am, there was good news at Gov. Hogan’s press conference this week. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon stressed flexibility will be allowed by jurisdiction. This is critical to counties on the shore like Worcester. The concern among many was the state education department would mandate statewide rules when each jurisdiction in the state is facing entirely different scenarios with COVID-19. What works for Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties – all virtual until next year most likely – should not be the case on the lower shore.

“Now with the state fully in recovery, local systems will have the flexibility to determine in consultation with their local health department how they will open and which groups of students and staff will be able to reenter their buildings,” said Salmon. “Schools can choose whether to open for in-person instruction in the fall. Depending on conditions in their localities, school systems may be more restrictive than requirements outlined in the state’s recovery plan. Some systems have begun to lay a path to begin the year all virtual, and some plan to move forward with a hybrid approach. … Within the framework of local control, the state will set a series of guardrails …”

In her remarks, Salmon confirmed all students and teachers will need to wear masks throughout the school day, just as has been happening in summer academy this month. There were also remarks about following other CDC guidelines such as handwashing and physical distancing and protocols to follow when a positive test occurs as far as contact tracing.

These are all positive developments because each jurisdiction needs flexibility to make the best decisions for the students they serve.

Many locals posted sincere messages this week on social media and marquees remembering the life of long-time Purple Moose Saloon owner Gary Walker, who passed away last Sunday after a brief illness. “Walker,” as many people simply called him, was “always full of life” and “had a smile for everyone, along with a joke or a prank,” according to long-time employee and friend Charlene Elliott-Carr.

Former Ocean City Mayor, Delegate and Senator Jim Mathias reached out this week with remembrance piece of Walker. I will let his words take it from here.

“During my years in elected office, I worked with many business people to abolish the liquor dispensary in Worcester County. Among those individuals was Gary Walker and his right-hand person Charlene Elliott-Carr. He was unwavering in his support for me as we worked to dismantle this monopoly. It took years and Gary was steadfast through it all. He was an honest person who told you how it was. From the beginning Gary was instrumental in this effort,” Mathias recalled. “He was pioneering business person on the Boardwalk and in those days the Boardwalk was full of many colorful characters.

Gary Walker rightfully earned the respect of them all. When we were finally able to dismantle the LCB and return to “government free enterprise” in the Worcester County hospitality, bar and restaurant industry, it put serious money back in play for the hospitality business owners in Worcester County to create jobs, invest in their businesses, grow, and as hard working and successful business people should, realize improved bottom lines. Gary was ‘front line’ supportive in everything it took to get the job done and the legislation to make it happen. Every opening day of the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis Gary and Charlene were there with other industry leaders from around the state making certain I and my fellow lawmakers knew the importance of the hospitality, bar and restaurant industry in Maryland and restoring free enterprise in Worcester County and Ocean City was critical to its future success. I am most grateful to have been a leader in those efforts but know the real success was due to years of hard work by advocates like Gary Walker that led the fight for a long-long time.”

Mathias added, “On a fun note Gary was a true ‘Rock n’ Roller.’ I appreciate him letting me take the stage from time to time at the Purple Moose with great bands like Mary Lou and the Untouchables, The Ray Pittman Project, and Great Train Robbery to rock the crowds on the Purple Moose dance floor. Those nights at the Moose are memories I’ll forever hold dear in my heart right alongside of my memories of Gary making it all happen.

Thanks Gary for making Ocean City and the Boardwalk great. May God grant you peace and eternal rest.”

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arson’s first fish will go down as a sting ray.

For the last three years or so, Beckett and I have fished with the Ocean City Guide Service each summer. We started with a couple two-hour trips followed by longer four-hour jaunts.

With Carson’s behavior and overall temperament at their best levels ever recently, Pam and I decided to make it a family trip this summer. I’m so glad we did.

There was a time when taking Carson on a four-hour fishing trip would have not even been considered, but our confidence in him has grown immensely. While we still live by the golden rule with our special needs son – “expect the unexpected” – his social growth over the last year has been amazing to watch.

During our fishing trip Saturday, he did not disappoint. In a private moment before we left the house, Beckett asked me if I was sure taking Carson was the right move. I told him not to worry he will get to catch a lot of fish, thinking he was being selfish and wanting to reel in all the fish like he had previously. He said it wasn’t that. He was worried he was going to get bored and cause us to have to end our trip early with restlessness and bad behavior. I assured him if things weren’t going well that his mom and I would handle it.

We wouldn’t let it ruin the trip.

I reminded Beckett not to underestimate Carson. Each of us in our family tend to think Carson will underwhelm when the reality is he is amazing. We have all learned so much from him. He has taught us patience and awareness of people with differences.

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of us have our own personal scars from Carson, but we each reason to be incredibly impressed by his growth.

Therefore, I was not the least bit concerned about taking Carson fishing. I was confident he would not act up if he got bored or make things difficult for us. The difference in the Carson of today and the Carson of years ago is I think Pam and I, and Beckett to a degree too, are equipped to stave off any issues through being attentive and aware of situations before they become a problem.

The great thing was Carson did not give us any reason to worry. If he got bored during lull times, he didn’t show it. He loved the movement of the boat and all sights and sounds.

Though we had all agreed Carson would get to bring in the first fish of the day, it just so happened Beckett was at the stern of the boat when the mate handed him the rod. Carson seemed fine with it, content watching his brother instead. We knew almost immediately there was a sting ray on the line. Beckett faded after a few minutes of hard fighting. The reel spinning out of control as the fish took off was demoralizing to him. Needing a break, he called Carson over who gave it all he could for a bit before signaling in his non-verbal way for me to come take over for him. It did my self-confidence good as he made a muscle and pulled my T-shirt sleeve up to show my guns. After far too long of a fight, the ray was eventually brought to the boat and released with some tackle as a souvenir.

After Beckett boated and released a ray of his own, Carson was up next.

We all agreed we wanted to let him do it on his own. Captain John and mate Riley recommended he leave the rod in the holder and just focus on reeling it in. He stayed with it and got the ray

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to the boat. We were able to get a picture of him smiling with the ray in the water. It wasn’t a keeper for dinner, but it still goes down as his first fish and a heck of a memory for all of us.

A few minutes later, Pam followed up with yet another ray. It would turn out to be a day full of rays.

During one of our drifts in the Inlet came probably the highlight of the day for Carson. Pam caught a puffer fish, which blows up like a ball as a defense mechanism. With action light on the bow, I told Carson to go back and check it out. The little fish quadrupled in size once on the boat.

After Carson touched and examined it, Captain John bounced the fish like a basketball, tickling Carson’s funny bone. He’s always up for a little goofball session.

When it was time to release the puffer fish, something didn’t seem right. It didn’t swim off when it hit the water. It just floated for a minute until a few pokes – each a little more forceful – sent him on his way back under.

The action was solid throughout our trip with several undersized flounder releases, but we did end up shutout of the keeper fish department. We were taking home dinner off the boat. It didn’t really matter. We hit the nearby Shrimp Boat for some seafood carryout.

Next up for Beckett is a deep sea fishing trip. When I ran through what that would entail for Carson later that night, he needed some time to think about it. He seemed to know his limits, but we have underestimated him in the past and felt foolish. For now, he seems content inshore fishing, but we will see.

(The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)

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This week I stayed on the west side of the island, hitting some popular spots in West Ocean City like the Full Moon Saloon, Shrimp Boat and Greene Turtle West.

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with Scott Lenox Summer is in full swing and other than it being really hot the past week we have had some pretty exceptional weather this season. Wind has been relatively light, skies have been sunny and except for Tropical Storm Fay and the occasional thunderstorm, precipitation hasn’t been an issue either. Hopefully Mother Nature will stay in a good mood most of the summer because fishing has been good to excellent for several species both inshore and offshore.

Unlike the Ocean City Tuna Tournament the week before, the Kid’s Classic Tournament by the Ocean City Marlin Club saw awesome weather this past weekend. Over 220 junior anglers competed in categories that ranged from offshore billfish release to a five-fish total weight for croaker and spot. The weather was hot, but so was the fishing and the kids had a great time. My son Ryan was able to fish the event with Christian Watkowski and Owen West on board the Spring Mix II with Captain Chris Watkowski. The team didn’t get to the scales, but they did have an awesome time putting 37 mahi in the fish box.

They also got to see a whale shark up

close and personal, which I can attest is an awe-inspiring experience. Look for the action in an upcoming episode of Hooked on OC on WMDT, TV 47.

Now that the Ocean City Tuna Tournament is in the books offshore tuna fishermen have switched from trolling spreader bars, daisy chains and ballyhoo to chunking butterfish and sardines. The bite over the weekend was slow thanks to flat calm seas and a huge crowd of boats, but as I write this on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., there are already two boats back to the dock with limits of 18 yellowfin each. There is a definite correlation between number of boats on a spot and success.

The more calm and crowded the ocean is the less the fish bite. What we refer to as the “deli” spots are producing good numbers of fat yellowfin when it’s not too crowded and both drifting and anchoring have been effective. The “deli” spots are the hot dog, hambone and chicken bone and though they’ve been the best spots don’t rule out the Jackspot or Massey’s Canyon if you’re heading off to chunk some tunas. Along SEE PAGE 52

Ryan Lenox, Christian Watkowski and Owen West teamed up to land 37 mahi on board the Spring Mix II with Captain Chris Watkowski out of the Ocean City Fishing Center.

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Top left, Jordan Hallowell caught his limit of keeper flounder on a trip aboard the party boat Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak. Top middle, this duo had their hands and feet full of flounder after a bottom fishing trip on the Fish Bound with Captain Kane Bounds. Top right, Captain Dan Stauffer of the Fin Chaser showed this crew a nice trip with three yellowfin tuna and three gaffer mahi. Above left, this 42-inch red drum was caught and released aboard the Chasin’ Tides Charters with Captain Chase Eberle.

Above right, Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star used his “day off” to head offshore and drop on some big golden tilefish.

Opposite page, top, Captain Franky Pettolina of the Last Call got this great shot of a blue marlin being released by mate Chris Evans. Opposite page, top left, this lovely couple poses with a jumbo flounder the Mrs. caught on board the Ocean Princess with Captain Victor Bunting. Opposite page middle right, these guys landed eight yellowfin tuna on an offshore trolling trip with Captain Mike Burt and the Pumpin’ Hard. Opposite page middle left, this crew had an awesome offshore trip with the Roll Groove out of Sunset Marina when they boated a nice yellowfin tuna and released five white marlin. Opposite page bottom left, Grace, Jack and Finn won top release honors in the OCMC Kid’s Classic Tournament by releasing four white marlin with Captain Andrew Dotterweich on the Fish On. Opposite page bottom right, Mike Bostic and his crew had a fish box full when they boated 12 yellowfin tuna and a wahoo while fishing with Captain Mark Hoos on the Marli.

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FROM PAGE 51 with the tuna action there has been some pretty good fishing for white marlin, blue marlin and mahi with the occasional bigeye, yellowfin or wahoo ending up in the fish box. Fifty-five to 100 fathoms in the Poorman’s Canyon has been the go-to spot over the past week or so and boats trolling naked and skirted ballyhoo are having success.

You never know what you’ll catch when you’re trolling offshore, but the usual suspects are white marlin, blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi and wahoo.

Larger baits like plastic lures and horse ballyhoo will attract blue marlin and larger tunas while small and medium ballyhoo are the best bet for white marlin, yellowfin tuna and mahi. Wahoo are

very aggressive, hard fighters that will eat just about anything that swims.

Some “peanut” mahi are starting to show up around floating debris and weed lines and they can be a reel day saver if trolling is slow. Seasoned mahi fishermen don’t have any problem catching a limit of 10 mahi per person when they find a hungry school.

Flounder fishing is getting better now that we are several days out from Tropical Storm Fay. The storm churned up the bay and inshore ocean with strong winds and also dumped over six inches of rain on the area that eventually makes its way out of rivers and tributaries dirtying our back bays. Several tide changes with clean ocean water have happened now so flounder fishing has improved over the past week or so. There are a lot of throwback sized fish in the bay, but if you put your time in there are plenty of keeper sized fish over 16 ½ inches to be had. This time of year I like to focus my

attention in water deeper than 15’ and use larger baits like mullet, bunker or spot. Bunker have shown up in some of the marina basins over the past few days and though they are relatively small right now, they will get bigger as the summer moves on and they make an awesome flounder bait. I haven’t seen any mullet just yet, but there are some spot around as well. You can catch them at the Route 90 Bridge with bloodworms or Fishbites.

There is an awesome event coming to town this weekend in the 7th Annual HUK Big Fish Classic at the Talbot Street Pier. This is a unique event with 32hour fishing windows that teams can fish which allows them to fish overnight.

Fishing windows are lines in Friday from 7 a.m. until lines out Saturday at 3 p.m. or lines in Saturday from 7 a.m. until lines out Sunday at 3 p.m. There are several categories, but in the “Big Fish” category there are several eligible spec-

ies that can be weighed. Heaviest qualifying fish shall include qualifying billfish, tuna, sharks, wahoo, dolphin and all other species allowed under state and federal regulations. Opah, wreck fish, bluefish and cobia can all qualify and be weighed they just need to meet the tournament’s 15-pound minimum. Skates, rays, eels, sunfish, tiger sharks, blue sharks and hammerhead sharks are not qualifying fish. Scales action will take place Friday and Saturday nights from 4 until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. I will be the Emcee for the event and the Hooked on OC crew will be bringing it to you Live at www.BigFishClassic.com. I hope to see you at the scales or online. Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

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Lifeguards Follow Specific Protocol For Summer Storms

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GUARDING THE BEACH

BY DAMIEN SANZOTTI

SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH

OCEAN CITY – I think we all know that lightning is extremely dangerous, and the beach may be one of the worst places to be during a lightning storm.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s goal is to make beachgoers aware of the dangers of lightning, as well as, how the Ocean City Beach Patrol operates to keep you and your family safe during a lightning storm.

It often seems that vacationers are more concerned with shark attacks (partly thanks to the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week”) than the possibility of a lightning strike. However, in reality, statistics show that the concern should be the opposite. Lightning is nearly 50 times more dangerous than sharks.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that lightning kills 49 people a year in the U.S. Shark fatalities average less than

one fatality a year. Hundreds of people are injured every year from lightning strikes. Some of the injuries sustained are life-altering and debilitating.

Unfortunately, when people hear these types of statistics, they often ignore them thinking it won’t happen here or to me. In reality there have DAMIEN been over a dozen peo- SANZOTTI ple hit by lightning on or near Ocean City beaches (none were in the water) and for five of these victims it was fatal.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol has specific procedures it follows when thunder is heard, lightning is spotted or when a Severe Weather Warning is issued.

When one of our lifeguards hears thunder, they immediately clear all swimmers from the water. We start with the water because it takes more time to get them out of the water and off the beach. The lifeguard then begins warning people

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Once lightning is spotted, the beach is cleared immediately. Leave your belongings behind and get to safety, you may return after the danger passes to get your items. At this point our guards are told to take their own safety into account, clear the beach of all patrons, and take cover off the beach as quickly as possible. Another safety concern is that items on the beach become dangerous projectiles when these storm cells hit with high winds and the only safe location is off the beach.

Another statistic to consider is that NOAA estimates that 25 percent of fatal

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lightning strikes happen near water.

Other dangerous areas include wideopen spaces, such as a sports field, a golf course or a beach (the second most dangerous activity). That is why our guards take the action of getting people off the beach during a storm so seriously. Generally, people can expect to wait 30 minutes after each rumble of thunder or visual of lightning before guards will begin allowing people back onto the beach. When the guards get back up in their stands, it is safe to come onto the beach and play in the water.

The bottom line is that during any type of storm with thunder or lightning, people should stop all activities and take cover indoors. It really is the only safe place. NOAA continues to promote a slogan that is easy to remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.”

(The writer has been with the beach patrol for 17 years and is currently a sergeant.

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(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)

OCEAN CITY – Unlike most lifeguards, Sean Williams wasn’t introduced to the Ocean City Beach Patrol, he grew up with it. His father, Warren Williams, was a well-known member of the patrol for 40 years. So it was no surprise when, in 1983 at the age of 18, Sean Williams took the test and became a second generation lifeguard.

Williams ascended the ranks of the patrol to eventually become a lieutenant alongside his father.

“Not only did the OCBP help shape me into the man that I am, but it served as a bond between my father and I that I will always look back on and cherish,” Williams said.

Williams stated that while being up in the stand was certainly the most en-

joyable job, being an officer also had its perks.

“It was satisfying to play a role in how the organization was run, especially with the transition from Captain Craig to Captain Schoepf,” Williams recalled. “I got to help establish a whole new training program, help write the training manual, and help establish the Surfing Beach Facilitator program, all of which are still part of the current patrol.”

Out of the countless rescues he performed over the years, Williams’s most memorable rescue didn’t occur in the water, but on the beach.

“It was Aug. 3, 1986. I was the crew chief at 7th Street and was camped out on the porch of the Majestic Hotel with another guard during a violent thunderstorm. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck the beach a few blocks south of us,” he said. “My beach was clear, but I had a bad feeling, so I called headquarters

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Williams continued, “I grabbed the other guard and we sprinted down the Boardwalk in the pouring rain. When we arrived on the scene, we saw four bodies laid out on the beach with several guards already performing CPR.

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We jumped in and assisted with the victims, but in the end all four victims died. That is why, to this day, the OCBP clears the beach at the first sign of a thunder storm.”

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DOWNY OSHUN 120th St. Bayside 410-670-8025 Every Saturday: Jim Long Band Every Sunday: Monkee Paw Every Thursday: Otto Grundman & Friends PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Friday, July 24: Andrew Robear Saturday, July 25: Desert Shade Sundays & Wednesdays: Beats By Skyler Every Tuesday & Thursday: Beats By Wax SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, July 24: Steal The Sky Duo, 4 p.m., Shake Shake Shake Duo, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 25: Fish Out Of Water Duo, 4 p.m., Steal The Sky Duo, 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 26: Benderz Duo, 4 p.m., Nowhere Slow Duo, 8 p.m.

Monday, July 27: Full Circle, 4 p.m., Steal The Sky Duo, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28: Opposite Directions, 4 p.m., Cherry Crush Duo, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29: Full Circle Duo, 4 p.m.

Benderz Duo, 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 30: John McNutt Duo, 4 p.m., Kono Nation Duo, 8 p.m.

JIM LONG BAND Downy Oshun: Every Saturday

DJ ROBCEE Crawl Street Tavern: Every Tuesday

BEATS BY WAX Dry Dock 28: Friday, July 24 Pickles Pub: Every Tuesday & Thursday

DARIN ENGH Coconuts Beach Bar: Friday, July 24

AARON HOWELL Dry Dock 28: Saturday, July 25 Coconuts Beach Bar: Wednesday, July 29

OTTO GRUNDMAN Downy Oshun: Every Thursday

SEAN “SPIFFY” STYLES Dry Dock 28: Every Tuesday

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July 24, 2020

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

SEASONAL OC HOTEL NOW HIRING FOR:

TECHNICIANS

HELP WANTED LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION WORKERS NEEDED: Must have valid DL. Reliable trans to work.

Call 410-641-2177. The Moore Companies, Berlin, MD. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EXPERIENCED CLEANERS: Must have cell phone and own transportation. Great opportunity and pay! 443-880-0525 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOUTHSIDE GRILL WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious, willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy. 410-2131572.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– P/T ASSISTANT: for Association Site Office in OC. 2-3 days per week during off season. In season Saturdays & Sundays are mandatory with additional 2 days during week. Will also need to be able to cover office when Manager is off.

Starting pay depends on experience.

Send resumes to: dwilson@legumnorman.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GENERAL’S KITCHEN: Now Hiring Cook, Bussers, Dishwasher, Servers. Call 443-859-7790.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– P/T Y/R MAINTENANCE TECH: for premier local community, 15 hours a week, extra hours when needed. Regular work days are Wed., Thurs., and Fri., 8:30am1:30pm. Must have reliable transportation. Call 410-213-1554.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEWSPAPER DELIVERY DRIVER: Immediate opening to deliver The Dispatch early Friday mornings. Fair wage offered. Experience helpful but not required.

Covered van or truck needed.

Email letter of interest to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com or fax to 410-641-0966.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OCEAN CITY CONDOMINIUM: Seasonal Buidling Attendant, Day Shifts, Monday-Friday. Call 410524-1331.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DYLAN’S LAWN CARE: Experienced Landscapers Needed. Call with references. 443-944-3559.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HANDYMAN: Looking for all purpose person w/ exp. in drywall repair, painting, light carpentry, cleaning. YR, FT, pay based on experience. Call 410-213-4035.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LINE COOKS: Sellos West OC. $15/hour. Must have experience.

Email: sellosoven@gmail.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FROG BAR GRILL: Looking for short order cooks and servers.

Experience preferred, but not required. 410-289-FROG. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN: Large OC Association looking for full-time person to join the on-site staff. Competitive wages and benefits. Resumes can be emailed to dwilson@legumnorman.com or faxed to 410-723-0676 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Call 410-352-5252

BE YOUR OWN BOSS WORK FROM HOME $20,000 PER MONTH CALL 302.335.7000

CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS Must have : Tools, Trans, Driver’s License

Exp. Required!

PATTERSON & SONS BUILDERS Call 410-641-9530

Hiring All Positions

SERVERS BUSSERS COOKS HOSTESSES BARTENDERS Apply Within 31st St. Coastal Hwy. 410-289-2581 128th St. Coastal Hwy. 410-250-2304

SUN N FUN MOTEL NOW HIRING PT FRONT DESK CLERKS & HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 29th St & Baltimore Ave.

Now Hiring

PHOTOGRAPHERS No Experience Necessary Training and Equipment will be Provided

Send Resumes to: meslin@lifetouch.com

Seasonal Housekeeping Positions Must Be Dependable.

Call Seahawk Motel

410-524-1373 WORK OUTSIDE! Tony’s Boardwalk Pizza & Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Work on the Boardwalk Open Day & Night!

Business is Great!

Do You Want To Make Money??

Apply in Person and Start Today!!

Servers, Bussers, Hostess, Cook Qualifying is Easy with ID - Housing Available Ask for Manager on Duty and Tell Them You Saw it in The Dispatch! See You at Tony’s!

NOW HIRING!

YEAR ROUND/SEASONAL

ALL POSITIONS

Apply within 136TH STREET, OCEAN CITY

FRONT DESK

MAINTENANCE HOUSEKEEPING SEASONED LINE COOK Please Apply in Person at Front Desk.

2 North Main Street, Berlin, MD

Full Time Office Assistant Ocean City, MD A fast-paced construction company is looking for a full time Office Assistant to do daily laid-out tasks.

Prior experience answering phones and dealing with the public a plus. Candidate must be proficient in MS Word and knowledgeable in MS Excel, have experience in clerical work, have a professional outlook with outstanding etiquette with phone and customers, high work ethic, be highly organized and attentive to details, fast typist and learner. Position will report directly to the President and Managers of the company.

Responsibilities: answer phones, computer input and database maintenance, type office documents, filing, work closely with customers and employees, daily tasks assigned to the position.

Knowledge with accounts payable and blue prints and construction experience is a plus. Competitive benefits package is available.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Please send resumes to paola@AllStatesConst.com

NOW HIRING! •BARTENDER •COOKS •DRIVERS Apply Within or Call Pam at 410-726-7061 Johnny’s Pizza & Pub, Bayside, 56th St. & Coastal Highway

Come Join Our Winning Team!

HOTEL FRONT DESK We are looking for dependable, service oriented hotel front desk clerks to work our daytime and nightime desk shifts. Ability to work multiple properties a plus. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Excellent starting pay.

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

THE ATLANTIC HOTEL

Now Interviewing For Year-Round Positions:

PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

Deadline For Insertions, Cancellations And Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard.

Peninsula Irrigation, Inc. is expanding & currently seeking exp. installation & service technicians.

Exp. pref., but will train right person.

Must be self-motivated, have drivers license & transportation.

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Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

Year Round - Full/Part Time ~SERVERS ~BUSSERS ~HOSTESS ~POOL ATTENDANT ~DRIVER ~GRILL COOKS ~DISHWASHER ~WAREHOUSE CLERK ~ROOM ATTENDANT ($13/HOUR) ~LAUNDRY ~HOUSEKEEPING HOUSESTAFF

Castle in the Sand Hotel is Hiring for Immediate Start

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

HOUSEKEEPERS & FRONT DESK ASSOCIATES

FAX RESUME & SALARY REQ. to: 410-723-9109 Online at www.clarionoc.com APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD. 21842

Pay Starting at $12-$14/hour Outstanding Working Environment.

Come Join Our Family. Apply in Person.

Ask for Bob or Tanya.

37th Street & Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

EOE M/F/D/V

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Classifieds

CLASSIFIED RATES Line Ads $15/week for 5 lines. Display ads $20/week per column inch.

Deadline for insertions, cancellations, and payment is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

COMFORT INN GOLD COAST We are seeking to fill the following positions:

Maintenance Front Desk Night Audit Hourly rates starting at $14/hour.

Experience preferred, but we will train the right person.

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

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- SERVICE MANAGER - SERVICE/PARTS ADVISORS -TECHNICIANS -TOW TRUCK DRIVER - MD STATE INSPECTOR

This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves working in the automotive field.

Great Career Opportunity and plenty of room for advancement throughout the company. Please call Matt at 302-344-9846.

I NDI AN RI VER MA RIN A NO W H I RING !

• GENERAL CLERICAL

For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

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IN HIR

YEAR ROUND OR PART-TIME

WEST OC’S MOST FUN PLACE TO WORK!

•COOKS •SERVERS

Please apply in person.

Greene Turtle West, Rt. 611, West OC 410-213-1500

Currently hiring manpower for

•STUCCO & EIFS MECHANICS •CARPENTERS •CONCRETE BLOCK •COATINGS SPECIALISTS •FLAT CONCRETE •CONCRETE REPAIRS •PT WELDER •COMMERCIAL CAULKING •WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLERS •WAREHOUSE HELP (DRIVER’S LICENSE REQ’D)

Mosquito Control Field Technician - August to October

AUTOMOTIVE

We have automotive service centers, parts stores, and a used car dealership/detail shop with locations in the Ocean Pines, Bethany Beach,and Rehoboth Beach areas. We have been in business for 36 years and we are STILL GROWING! We are now accepting applications for the following positions:

CASHIER/ SALES ASSOCIATE Must be friendly & dependable FT/PT-Year Round Various shifts Competitive hourly wage Benefits available Temporary $2 extra per hour until further notice

To Apply-go online www.petromg.com *Employment *Retail *OC MD *Cashier Wine Rack *Search *Cashier Sales Assoc.-Wine Rack Rt. 50 Wine Rack 12827 Ocean Gateway West OC, MD

EOE/ADA

$13/hour plus night shift differential. The Maryland Department of Agriculture is hiring for two positions – Dorchester & Worcester Counties. Duties: drive ULV spray truck, handle and apply pesticides, record keeping, interacting with the public. High School Diploma/GED, min age 18, and a valid driver’s license required.

Apply online via the Jobs tab at https://mda.maryland.gov or call 410-543-6626 for information.

THE SPINNAKER NOW HIRING!

•FULL TIME FRONT DESK & HOUSEKEEPING APPLY IN PERSON

10am-4pm 18th St & Baltimore Ave

1st Service Company has current openings for: Experienced HVAC Service Technicians Lead Installer Experienced Installers Retro installations. Basic Trade hand tools required, all other tools of the trade, power and testing tools provided. Everything needed to perform quality work. Specialized training, monthly tool allowance, on call duty pay, uniforms including boots and outerwear, vacation and holiday pay, bonuses and other incentives. High paying positions.

This is an opportunity to work with a great team.

SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED PERSON! To Apply and Interview, call 410-208-3220 or 866-990-4822 Send resumes to: office@1stservicehvacr.com

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Please apply in person at 11935 Hammer Rd, Bishopville, MD, or apply online: http://allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

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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Storm Shutter & Window Installers

Local specialty contractor seeking individuals for our storm shutter division and window division. Experience in storm shutters, windows & doors, and garage doors is a plus, but training is available. Driver’s license and transportation required.

Please forward resume to: paola@masterjackwindows.com.

Applications available on site at 11935 Hammer Road, Bishopville, MD

WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Community Health Nurse II Temporary Position

Duties include but not limited to providing community health nursing services in assigned programs to individuals and/or families in the community, using the nursing process. Services provided include, but are not limited to epidemiological investigations and testing for COVID-19, immunization services, and providing public health guidance and education.

Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Valid driver’s license required.

Background check & drug screening required.

Please send resume and cover letter by August 7, 2020 to Kristy Kagan, 6040 Public Landing Road Snow Hill, MD 21863, e-mail kristy.kagan@maryland.gov or fax to 410-632-0064.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221

La Quinta Inn & Suites NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS

Experience Preferred. Tools, transportation & a valid driver’s license are a plus. Competitive benefit package available.

Help Wanted: AM & PM Hostess, Servers & Food Runners All locations. Apple in person.

213 Atlantic Ave 606 S. Atlantic Ave 4103 Coastal Highway 6909 Coastal Highway 12849 Ocean Gateway

July 24, 2020

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.

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

WE PAY MORE - $13-$15 PER HOUR! PLUS SEASONAL AND YEAR END BONUSES

SEE OUR JOB LISTINGS ON INDEED Or Apply In-Person at: 106 32nd St, Ocean City, MD, (410) 289-5762

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July 24, 2020

Classifieds

CLASSIFIED RATES Line Ads $15/week for 5 lines. Display ads $20/week per column inch.

Deadline for insertions, cancellations, and payment is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

HELP WANTED

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY DRIVER Immediate opening to deliver The Dispatch early Friday mornings. Fair wage offered.

Experience helpful but not required. Covered van or truck needed. Email letter of interest:

editor@mdcoastdispatch.com

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER Farmers Bank of Willards has a Full-Time Personal Banker position available at the North Ocean City location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please email your resume to kelly.drexel@fbwbank.com or call Kelly Drexel at 410-250-1512 Application cut off is 7-31-2020 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

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Legal Notices

LEGAL RATES

Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

SECOND INSERTION

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18337 To all persons interested in the estate of GARY F. GIST, ESTATE NO. 18337.

Notice is given that RONALD E. GIST, 732 MOORINGS CIRCLE, STEVENSVILLE, MD 21666, was on, JULY 07, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GARY F. GIST, who died on MAY 10, 2019, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of JANUARY, 2021.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES NEEDED!: Rodney Long Properties. 2020/2021 School Year. Off Campus Housing. Call Us Today! 410-5487629.

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RENTALS WEEKLY OR MONTHLY: Waterfront West OC 4BR/2BA cottage. Screened in porch. Available through October.

Call for details. 443-831-9898.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WINTER RENTAL CONDO: 3BR, 2BA 128th St. OCMD. Fully equipped, 4 TV's, Internet, DVR. $950 + utilities.

610-507-1298 or Djkr4@comcast.net ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

COMMERCIAL WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES AVAILABLE: 1 OfficeRetail and 1 Warehouses. Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GET YOUR DAILY BUZZ!

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FOR SALE 2 CEMETARY PLOTS: Side by side, in Sunset Memorial Park, Berlin, MD. Reduced price $750 each. Original price $1000 each.

Contact Glenn 434-509-3988.

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SERVICES Ceja’s Landscaping & More!

•YARD MAINTENANCE •PAINTING •POWER WASHING 410-251-3425 410-202-2545

Upcoming Yard Sale?

The Dispatch is the best way to get the word out!

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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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 17, 2020

RONALD E. GIST Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 7-17, 7-24, 7-31

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BILL CLINE, JR., ESQ. P.O. BOX 2502 WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18340 Notice is given that the COUNTY COURT of HAYS COUNTY, TX, appointed JACK BURKLAND, 8753 RR 12, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666, AND RONALD MODAWELL, 103 OLMITO DRIVE, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES of the Estate of CHARLES H. MOLAND, who died on FEBRUARY 18, 2020, domiciled in TEXAS, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is MELISSA FOCA, whose address is 7868 CHEVERLY LANE, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21060.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 17, 2020 JACK BURKLAND Personal Representative RONALD MODAWELL Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 7-17, 7-24, 7-31

SECOND INSERTION

MARIANNA BATIE, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, SUITE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18341

dersigned 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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 17, 2020 GARY LEE HEUBECK Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 7-17, 7-24, 7-31

To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN FORD FOLEY JR., ESTATE NO. 18341. Notice is given that GARY LEE HEUBECK, 517 DUNKIRK ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21212, was on, JULY 07, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN FORD FOLEY JR., who died on JUNE 23, 2020, with a will.

MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910

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.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18344

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 7th day of JANUARY, 2021.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the un-

SECOND INSERTION

To all persons interested in the estate of MARYELLEN P PREEN AKA MARYELLEN PREEN, ESTATE NO. 18344.

Notice is given that PATRICIA A.P. BUKATA, 1684 S GLENSIDE ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380, was on, JULY 13, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARYELLEN P PREEN, who died on JUNE 14, 2020, with a will.

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Legal Notices

LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2021.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 17, 2020 PATRICIA A.P. BUKATA Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 7-17, 7-24, 7-31

the estate of FRANK WILLIAM POWELL AKA FRANK W. POWELL, ESTATE NO. 18345. Notice is given that PATRICIA M. POWELL DANZI, 84 COAKLEY LANE, FREDRICKSBURG, VA 22406, was on, JULY 13, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of FRANK WILLIAM POWELL, who died on JUNE 1, 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2021.

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

SECOND INSERTION

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 17, 2020

LINDSEY A. WEST ESQ. WEST AND WEST, P.A. 12 WILLIAM STREET BERLIN, MD 21811

PATRICIA M. POWELL DANZI Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18345 To all persons interested in

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 7-17, 7-24, 7-31

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18349 To all persons interested in the estate of JANET HADDOCK COOPER, ESTATE NO. 18349. Notice is given that JANICE B SHOCKLEY, 7138 SHOCKLEY ROAD, SNOW HILL, MD 21863, was on, JULY 15, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JANET HADDOCK COOPER, who died on JUNE 18, 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 15TH day of JANUARY, 2021.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

ESTATE NO. 16719 To all persons interested in the estate of BARBARA J DELANCEY. Notice is given that TINA DELANCEY, 3711 HORNER PLACE SE, APT 21, WASHINGTON, DC 20032, AND ZINA DELANCEY, 10602 FLOWER STREET, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on OCTOBER 24 2016, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of BARBARA J DELANCEY, who died on JUNE 1, 2016 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(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.

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 24, 2020 JANICE B SHOCKLEY Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 7-24, 7-31, 8-7

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 24, 2020 TINA DELANCEY Personal Representative ZINA DELANCEY Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 7-24

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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP PO BOX 910

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115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18354 To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIAM ELLIS ADAMS. Notice is given that MARY REGINA ADAMS, 11221 BEVERLY STREET, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813, was on JULY 20, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of WILLIAM ELLIS ADAMS, who died on JUNE 8, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice.

Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 24, 2020 MARY REGINA ADAMS Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 7-24

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JEFFREY A. KOLENDER, ESQ. PALEY ROTHMAN 4800 HAMPDEN LANE, 6TH FLOOR BETHESDA, MD 20814 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18355 To all persons interested in the estate of HARVEY I. METRO. Notice is given that LISA R. METRO, 304 S. HERON GULL COURT, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on JULY 20, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of HARVEY I. METRO, who died on APRIL 18, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 24, 2020 LISA R. METRO Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 7-24

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Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all the facts. Turn it off, and tune in to what you need to hear. It could make all the difference this week.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Getting an answer to a vital question involving financial matters might take longer than you'd expected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Use your good sense to see what might really be driving a colleague's workplace agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): A change of mind might once again turn out to be a good thing. True, most of your co-workers might not like the delay, but as before, they might appreciate what follows from it.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): You revel in golden opportunities this week. One cautionary note, though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glitter before you make a choice. Someone you trust can help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Marriage is important this week, as are other partnerships. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead, try to steer a path between emotion and common sense.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Dealing with someone who has let you down

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is never easy. But the sooner you're able to clear up this problem, the sooner other problems can be successfully handled.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A "friend" who is willing to bend the rules to gain an advantage for both of you is no friend. Reject the offer and stay on your usual straight and narrow path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): After all the effort you've been putting in both on the job and for friends and family, it's a good time to indulge your own needs. The weekend could bring a pleasant surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): You might want to do something new this weekend. Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, and then do it, or come up with the closest practical alternative.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Your good deeds bring you the appreciation you so well deserve. But, once again, be careful of those who might want to exploit your generous nature for their own purposes.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Trolling for compliments isn't necessary.

You earned them, and you'll get them.

Concentrate this week on moving ahead into the next phase of your program.

BORN THIS WEEK: Meeting new people usually means you're making new friends. People want to be reflected in your shining light. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

Things I Like ...

OCEAN CITY vanishing

July 24, 2020

WITH BUNK MANN

The Ocean City beachfront has changed dramatically over the past 60 years. In this picture (circa 1955) taken from a balcony at the old Commander Hotel, the narrowness of the beach in that era is evident, and the photo was taken on low tide.

The placement of the umbrellas suggests a windy day and an old wooden jetty can be seen stretching from the umbrella line into the breakers. All the umbrellas in the ‘50s were rented from beach stands as few had private beach equipment in those days. The Boardwalk was narrow with no seawall to protect it. The seawall would not be completed until 1991 as part of the beach replenishment project.

The town limits ended at 26th Street for most of the 1950s. They would be extended to 41st Street in 1957 and to the Delaware line in 1965.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishinPhoto courtesy John Hurlock goc.com.

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Taking off on a Friday and heading to the beach

Tuna lined up on a dock after a fishing trip Chocolate-covered fruit Thick coffee mugs

Watching the growth of farm fields A child’s first fish

Hot and dry weekends

Ice cream on the beach

Smell of a suntan lotion on a towel after a beach day

Eating well early in the week Eating bad late in the week

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