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OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials continued discussion of how to regulate short-term rentals this week.

At a meeting Wednesday, the board agreed not to proceed with a motion to move toward banning rentals of less than a week. Instead, a work group will continue to investigate possible solutions and officials will find a way to gauge resident feelings on the issue.

“I think all of this discussion contributes to the investigation and the other discussions that the work group is going to have,” said Doug Parks, OPA president. “It’s good for us to have this kind of interaction.”

In response to problems associated with certain short-term rental properties within the Pines, the board has focused the past several weeks on how to address the parking and trash issues that have been identified with some shortterm rental houses. Board member Frank Daly made a motion to have lawyers develop language to ban rentals of less than a week and to take the language to referendum on Wednesday’s agenda. As he presented it, he added that another option was to pursue a text amendment through the county that would allow for better enforcement.

Board member Tom Janasek was quick to object to any sort of ban.

“We’re basing it on, I don’t want to say a few, but we’re basing it on some properties in the Pines that are blatantly disregarding the rules the county has put forth last year in order to make sure this doesn’t happen with rentals,” he said. “Not all of these places that are Airbnbs are as derelict as the ones we’ve been discussing for the last two weeks.”

He said the association shouldn’t do more than it already had—reaching out to the county regarding certain problem rentals.

“In the last two weeks we’ve gotten the zoning and enforcement agency of the county to actually get off their butts and come and go after these people,” he said, adding that the rental license fee the county required allowed them to do enforcement. “As a community and as a board we’ve done the right thing in going to the county in saying this is your law, you made it, it’s time to start enforcing it. You’ve collected the monies and now it’s time.”

He added that there were many homeowners in the Pines who wanted to be able to rent their properties.

“There’s a lot of people that come into Ocean Pines that aren’t ready to retire yet,” he said. “They’re buying some of these derelict homes, they’re fixing them up then they’re renting them for a SEE PAGE 38

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Pictured at this week’s beach memorial scholarship presentations were Josh and Tommy Memorial Scholarship organizers Ryan Whittington, left, James Schwartz, second from right, and Jeff Heiser, right, with scholarship winners William D. Mossop, second from left, and Justin M. Koser, middle. Above right, Koser is pictured sharing a conversation with Gerry Adickes, mother of Josh Adickes.

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OCEAN CITY – As it has for the last six years, a quiet but meaningful ceremony including a bonfire was held on the beach this week to remember the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of two beloved police officers and to award a scholarship in their names.

Seven years ago this week, a small private plane crashed into the ocean off 130th Street, claiming the lives of the pilot and his passenger -- Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers Tom Geoghegan, Jr., 43, of Ocean City, and Joshua Adickes, 27, of Berlin.

Seven years later, the department, friends and families and the entire resort community still grieve over the unimaginable tragedy with an annual bonfire on the beach in memory of the fallen officers and to ensure their losses are not in vain.

This year, the memorial bonfire held a special meaning for family and friends of the fallen officers with the awarding of the first-ever Josh and Tommy Memorial Scholarship. The two scholarships, each $1,000, will provide financial assistance for educational purposes to candidates seeking to enter the field of public safety.

The recipients were OCPD seasonal officers Will Mossop and Justin Koser.

“The scholarships given in memory of Josh and Tommy will help seasonal police officers earn their college degrees,” said Ocean City firefighter-paramedic Ryan Whittington, who co-organized the scholarship fund with OCPD officer Jeff Heiser.

“Josh and Tommy loved their careers, loved their families, loved their friends and loved serving their community as police officers. This scholarship helps young seasonal officers achieve that similar dream, which I know would make Josh and Tommy very happy.”

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Geoghegan established the memorial fund through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

The scholarship is merit-based and focuses on rewarding ambitious, driven, goal-oriented individuals with a public safety career goal. To be eligible for the scholarship, individuals must have successfully completed the OCPD’s seasonal police academy.

Geoghegan was originally from Annapolis and began his career with the OCPD as a seasonal officer in 1991. He returned to the department each summer, serving in numerous capacities including a role as an undercover narcotics agent. At the time of his death in 2013, Geoghegan was assigned to the patrol division where he worked on the evening south shift.

Adickes was originally from Long Valley, N.J. and joined the OCPD as a seasonal officer in the summer of 2011. He was hired as a full-time officer in 2012 and was also assigned to the patrol division on the evening south shift at the time of his passing.

Throughout that fateful Sunday afternoon in June 2013 and over-night into the next day, dozens of OCPD officers, community leaders and private citizens gathered on the beach in a makeshift vigil as crews worked

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offshore to recover the wreckage. By that Monday night when the scheduled Mayor and Council meeting rolled around, OCPD officers and staffers crammed into council chambers ironically for the swearing-in ceremony of new Chief Ross Buzzuro, but the formality was secondary to the real cause of the impromptu gathering.

“Josh Adickes and Tom Geoghegan were both officers that loved their jobs and served our community well,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “They were friends, lodge brothers and the loved ones of the people sitting in this room.

They loved life, and they loved living in Ocean City, and they loved their police department. What I witnessed today was the com-passion of the men and women of our police department as they rallied around the families of both Josh and Tommy as the families sat on the beach …”

For his part, Buzzuro said, “Although today makes a new beginning, and it is filled with the prospect of opportunity, it is also marked by grief. For today our hearts are heavy and filled with sadness. We will remember and never forget officers Tom Geoghegan and Josh Adickes, who both gave tremendous service to the community and exemplified what it means to be Ocean City’s finest. …”

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Delaware Enhances Restrictions, Targets Coastal Areas

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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FENWICK ISLAND – Coastal Delaware communities took a step back in their COVID-19 recovery plans this week when Gov. John Carney modified his existing state of emergency declaration, but it’s important to note the changes do not mean bars and restaurants are shut down heading into the holiday weekend.

After being abundantly cautious through much of the spring and the onset of the COVID-19 situation, Delaware was moving quickly in recent weeks through its phased recovery plan. Delaware appeared poised to move into Phase 3 of its recovery plan as soon as this week, but a spike in cases and an apparent relaxing of

public safety measures by many, particularly in the coastal communities in eastern Sussex County, caused Carney this week to pump the brakes and take a step back to an earlier iteration of Phase 2, especially in the coastal communities.

In a release announcing the modifications of the state of emergency declaration issued on Tuesday, the opening paragraph specifically mentions “closing bars in eastern Sussex County to limit the spread of COVID19,” but a closer inspection of the modified order reveals that is not entirely accurate. Instead, the new order eliminates sitting or standing at bars and eliminates the gathering of large groups congregating together.

“Delawareans and Delaware businesses have made significant sacrific-

es to flatten the curve,” he said. “We are beating this disease, but COVID19 has not gone away. We need to protect our progress and stay vigilant.

Know your status by getting tested, especially if you have spent time in our beach communities.”

Carney reiterated the importance of continuing the public health measures that have been in place since the onset of the pandemic.

“Wear a face mask in public settings as you’re required to do under the state of emergency. Remain socially distant. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. We know those are the best and easiest ways to prevent the transmission of the virus. Let’s not go backwards.”

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“Too many Delawareans and visitors are not following basic public health precautions,” he said. “We’ve heard and seen concerns, especially in our beach communities, in restaurants, in gyms and at sporting events.

Now is not the time to let up. You’re required to wear a mask in public settings and keep your distance from those outside your household. These are common sense steps that, frankly, are not that difficult to follow, and they’re a small price to pay for keeping our friends and relatives out of the hospital.”

The temporary restrictions apply to businesses in coastal areas of eastern Sussex County including, but not limited to Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island and West Fenwick Island along with inland areas such as Ocean View and Millville, for example.

The areas in which the modified restrictions are being applied are also defined by specific zip codes.

The modified restrictions announced on Tuesday pertain specifically to large groups of patrons sitting at bars without practicing social distancing or large groups standing and congregating in bar areas.

“Taprooms, brewpubs and restaurants may not permit patrons to sit or stand at a bar, but may open the bar to prepare drinks to be brought to diners seated at tables,” the modified executive order reads. “Taprooms, brewpubs and restaurants that choose to use designated bar space for seating patrons must arrange tables consistent with the Phase 2 Reopen Plan to allow for minimum social distancing.”

The modified executive order then goes on to prescribe the public safety measures to which bars and restaurants in the designated areas must adhere. For example, tables and booths must be arranged in a way that ensures seated patrons at one table are at least six feet apart from seated patrons at another table. For booths, that typically means every other booth can be utilized for guest seating.

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SNOW HILL – A vote to provide funding to Atlantic General Hospital is the subject of an ethics complaint submitted to Worcester County.

Snow Hill resident Marvin Purnell submitted a complaint to Worcester County regarding Commissioner Josh Nordstrom’s participation in a Worcester County Commissioners’ vote to provide funding to the hospital when his wife works there. Purnell said it was a “blatant disregard of ethical integrity.”

“It’s a ‘conflict of interest’ when a Worcester County commissioner is allowed to influence, sway, advocate, sponsor and vote to fund monies to a specific entity if and when there is a personal interest and/or gain,” Purnell wrote.

Nordstrom, however, stands by his vote.

“I voted to fund the hospital during a global pandemic,” he said. “I’d do it again today.”

Purnell wrote to the county after Nordstrom on June 2 made a motion to provide Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) with $100,000. The motion passed with a 4-3 vote. Purnell believes Nordstrom should have recused himself.

“That result would have fairly concluded a different outcome,” Purnell wrote. “Unfortunately, it seems like business as usual and this kind of bias influence should not be allowed.

Being transparent in all that you do should be first on your agendas. It would show that the people in Worcester County can trust our government officials to do what is right. Integrity should be a top priority.”

Nordstrom stressed that his vote was based on supporting the hospital and was not influenced by the fact that his wife works there.

“We have to look at the bigger picture here and understand how important it is to fund our hospital in the middle of a pandemic,” he said, adding that no one present at the meeting suggested he recuse himself from voting.

Nordstrom added that his wife was a director (of community health) at AGH. “She would not lose her job if they were to cut people because of lack of funding,” he said.

Nordstrom said Purnell, who he did not know personally, had not reached

out to him regarding the vote.

“This person has never contacted me,” he said. “They were not concerned enough to confront me personally.”

Purnell, a longtime Worcester County resident, said in an interview Tuesday he submitted the complaint because the AGH vote was just the most recent issue that worried him at the county government level. He expressed frustration about wastes of resources and hiring practices.

“This has got to cease,” he said. “I’m sick and tired of seeing this foolishness.”

He maintains that Nordstrom should not have voted, particularly after the commissioner pointed out his wife worked at AGH during the discussion.

“Full disclosure my wife is community health director for Atlantic General Hospital,” Nordstrom said during the June 2 discussion. “I want everyone to know that right now it could be a conflict of interest for me but I feel strong enough about it that I want to speak on this hospital.”

Purnell said that while he received a brief reply from the county attorney after submitting his complaint earlier this month, he’s still waiting for a formal response from the county. He thinks this is an issue for the ethics board to review.

“There’s got to be accountability,” he said, adding that county officials ought to put more importance on ethics and transparency.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, president of the board, said that he didn’t believe there had been any violation of ethics with Nordstrom’s vote. He said that whether Nordstrom’s wife worked at AGH or not he would not have a financial gain from the county grant.

He added that there would always be situations where commissioners would have to consider whether they should participate in a certain vote.

“There’s a fine line we all walk sometime,” he said.

When asked if the Worcester County Ethics Board would be reviewing Purnell’s complaint, Public Information Officer Kim Moses said the board’s proceedings were confidential.

“The county is looking into the complaint,” she said. “Note that by county resolution all proceedings of the ethics board are confidential.”

that ensures patrons who are not of the same household are socially distanced at all times. All patrons must wear face coverings when entering and exiting an establishment and when they get up from the table to use the restroom, for example.

In an attempt to clear up the confusion from news media outlets reporting bars were shut down by the governor for the weekend, the Bottle &

Cork in Dewey took to its Facebook page with a message. The post from the Bottle & Cork, Rusty Rudder, North Beach and Jimmy’s Grille, read, “All of Dewey Beach restaurants and bars will be open this week and weekend.

The only change is the governor ordered us to take the stools away from the bars. Therefore, all drinks must be delivered to you at your table (in effect we are back to phase one).”

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Details of the individual incidents follow: •A Pennsylvania man was jailed on first-degree assault charges after allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at a midtown hotel June 26.

Around 5:30 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a midtown hotel for a reported stabbing incident. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had two stab wounds, one to his abdomen and one to his face, which were bleeding profusely, according to police reports.

The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in stable condition, but needed surgery to repair the injuries.

OCPD officers located the suspect, identified as Dalton Rowles, 23, of Sherman’s Dale, Pa., in the hotel parking lot.

Rowles had attempted to flee, but was detained by first-arriving officers. According to police reports, Rowles had blood on his clothing and body and also had a cut on his hand and scrapes on his arm.

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room with Rowles and his girlfriend. The victim and his girlfriend were reportedly in a verbal argument in the bathroom when Rowles became angry and began banging on the bathroom door. According to police reports, Rowles then took a fixed-blade hunting knife from his bag and began stabbing and kicking the bathroom door in an attempt to enter, according to police reports.

When the victim exited the bathroom, Rowles reportedly stabbed him in the abdomen and face. The two men continued to fight until a third couple, which was outside the hotel room, entered and separated the two men. Rowles reportedly fled the scDALTON ROWLES ene, but was detained by first-arriving OCPD officers.

Rowles was arrested and charged with first-degree assault. During a subsequent interview, Rowles reportedly told police he and the victim had been arguing off and on for a number of days.

Rowles told police when he was banging on the bathroom door in an attempt to get the couple to come out, he had threatened to kill the victim and admitted that he stabbed the victim when he exited the bathroom.

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•A Pennsylvania man was arrested on first-degree assault charges June 28 after allegedly stabbing another man on the porch of a downtown residence.

Around 2:50 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers arrived and found a male victim with a towel covered in blood wrapped around his right forearm. The victim told police he had been standing on the corner of Sunset Avenue when he was approached by an unknown assailant with a knife who attempted to take his wallet.

OCPD officers canvassed the area

for a possible suspect and additional evidence, but the search was fruitless.

According to police reports, OCPD officers began to believe the story the victim told was not matching up with the evidence and sequence of events.

OCPD officers returned to the residence on Sunset Avenue where they had first interviewed the victim and identified the victim’s mother and girlfriend, according to police reports.

At the residence, OCPD officers observed fresh drops of blood on the floor of the porch and more blood smeared on the siding and the door of the unit.

The officers asked for and was granted permission to enter the unit to talk with the victim’s mother and girlfriend. Once inside, the officer observed more blood droplets on the floor throughout the unit, according to police reports.

OCPD officers interviewed the victim’s girlfriend, who appeared to want to tell police something but was reluctant to do so with others within earshot in the condo. The victim’s girlfriend ultimately told police “Shay,” or a suspect later identified as Shaki Byrum-El, 40, of Scranton, Pa., had allegedly stabbed the victim. The victim’s girlfriend identified Byrum-El as the man who was passed out on a couch. Byrum-El was awakened and was placed under arrest for first-degree assault.

OCPD officers interviewed the victim’s mother, who provided an account of the events leading up to the alleged stabbing. The witness said Byrum-El grabbed a knife from the kitchen and went to the front porch where the victim was with his girlfriend. The witness told police Byrum-El and the victim were

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The witness told police she heard the victim say, “Shay, if you’re going to stab me, stab me,” according to police reports. The witness told police she then lost sight of the two men through a front door, but a short time later the victim ran inside bleeding from a stab wound on his arm.

•A Pennsylvania woman was arrested and charged with first-degree assault following a domestic incident when she attempted to stab her boyfriend, who was also charged for his role in the fight.

Last Sunday morning, a man identified as Derek Andrews, 36, of Duquesne, Pa., arrived at Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) headquarters at the Public Safety Building and reported his girlfriend, identified as Jennifer Vargas, 33, of Brownsville, Pa., had stabbed him during a domestic incident that had just occurred. Andrews told police he and Vargas were in Ocean City on vacation and were staying at a midtown condo.

Andrews told police he had been in an argument with Vargas over a missing cell phone when Vargas pulled a kitchen knife out of a drawer and told Andrews, “I’m going to stab you,” according to police reports. Vargas reportedly continued to shout that she was going to stab Andrews and held the knife pointed directly at him within an arm’s length, or about three feet, away from him.

Andrews told police he believed Vargas was going to stab him and feared for his life. Andrews reportedly told police he attempted to wrest the knife away from Vargas during which he received cuts on his fingers and the palm of his hand. Andrews was able to get the knife away from Vargas, but she continued to fight with him as he attempted to get his car keys so he could leave the area.

Andrews traveled to the Public Safety Building to report the incident to police. OCPD officers located Vargas to get her version of the story. According to police reports, Vargas told the officers the couple had been arguing about a missing cell phone and that Andrews had pushed her.

Vargas reportedly told police her friends had told her in the past to get a weapon if Andrews threatened her.

She admitted getting a kitchen knife during the argument and threatened to stab Andrews before the couple scuffled and Andrews was able to get the knife away from her.

Vargas reportedly told police Andrews then grabbed her neck and the officer observed fresh bruising on her neck. Vargas told police Andrews pushed her to the ground several times and then left the area. Vargas was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault. Andrews was also charged with second-degree assault for continuing to fight with Vargas when he had an opportunity to leave the area.

10 Sea Turtles Released By Aquarium After Successful Rehab

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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ASSATEAGUE – Ten rescued sea turtles last week were released back into the ocean at Assateague State Park, one of which became the 300th sea creature rehabilitated and released by the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program.

Since 1991, the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program has been rehabilitating injured or ill sea creatures including seals and sea turtles at the facility in Baltimore and rereleasing them when they are ready to return to the wild. Last week the Class of 2020, which included 10 sea turtles, returned safely to the sea from the beach at Assateague State Park.

National Aquarium Animal Rescue Program staffers transported the 10 rehabbed sea turtles to the state park and one-by-one carried them to the water’s edge and let them swim back into their natural habitat. An endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, weighing more than 14 pounds, affectionately known as Muenster in keeping with this year’s theme of naming rehabbed sea creatures after various cheeses, was given the honor of being the 300th rehabilitated and released creature in the programs nearly 20year history.

Muenster, along with other Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles Asiago, Brie and Mascarpone, were transferred to the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program from the New England Aquarium after stranding as cold-stunned turtles along the Massachusetts coast. Those turtles had been rehabbing at the National Aquarium since last November before being released from Assateague State Park last week.

Six green sea turtles, nicknamed Chechil, Cotija, Fontina, Pimento, Monterrey Jack and Roquefort, were also released from Assateague last week. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford took part in the release ceremony. Those six turtles were transferred to the National Aquarium from North Carolina in January. All of the turtles released last week were treated at the Animal Rescue Program for ailments commonly associated with cold-stunning including pneumonia, respiratory distress, dehydration, infection and emaciation.

“With the help of many volunteers and partners including Assateague State Park, the Town of Ocean City and the Department of Natural Resources, we have been able to rehabilitate and release more than 300 animals which is a true milestone,” said Jennifer Dittmar, director of animal rescue at the National Aquarium.

“This work allows critically endangered species like the Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to have a fighting chance and also helps to educate the public on how we can be better stewards of the environment around us.”

Each winter, hundreds of sea tur-

Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford is pictured releasing one of the turtles at Assateague State Park last month.

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tles and other marine mammals suffer from cold-stunning when they hit

patches of extremely cold water during their typical migration patterns to

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warmer climates. The cold water literally stuns the creatures to the point their bodies start to shut down.

Unable to swim and navigate, the disabled sea turtles are at the whims of the tides and strand on area beaches. Each year, hundreds of sea turtles and other marina animals strand on the beaches up and down the midAtlantic region and end up at the National Aquarium and other similar rehabilitation facilities.

In many cases, the cold-stunned creatures are successfully rehabilitated and later released back into the wild, but in other cases, the effects can be lethal. Once rehabilitated, the coldstunned turtles and other creatures are often re-released into the sea and Ocean City and Assateague are popular release points because of the proximity to the National Aquarium.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – A variety of new eateries, a candy store and even a meadery are among the new businesses calling Berlin home.

Summer is bringing several new businesses to downtown Berlin. The Buzz Meadery opened last week and Dolle’s Candyland and Pop’s Kitchen by DeNovo’s are set to open in the coming weeks. Several existing merchants have added new offerings.

“Berlin must be doing something right as interest in our town has increased even during a global pandemic,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director. “Business is alive and well here in downtown Berlin and I’m excited for these new family owned busi-

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nesses to join our community.”

Brett and Megan Hines, both high school teachers, welcomed customers to The Buzz Meadery on Route 113 June 25. The Berlin couple produces naturally carbonated session mead (honey wine) using honey and fruit sourced directly from the Eastern Shore. Their initial release was Strawbuddy, a 6.9% alcohol mead made of honey and strawberries.

“This has always been our passion, something that’s excited us,” Megan Hines said. “Not only are we making mead, we’re sourcing all of our stuff locally. It’s all coming from the Eastern Shore.”

The meadery produces small batches—four a month—and Hines warns that they might sell out quickly.

“When we have it we have it,” she said.

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The Buzz Meadery co-owner Brett Hines is pictured set up at the Berlin Farmers Market last Sunday.

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At the other end of town, Burley Oak Brewing Co. has opened Uno Mas, a walk-up taqueria. Burley Oak’s Bryan Brushmiller said it was something the brewery had wanted to offer for some

time.

“We were able to utilize the food and beverage manager we hired for the Globe to open the taco spot we’ve been trying to open,” Brushmiller said.

The shop features a simple menu of four tacos—barbacoa, chorizo, veggie and the Eastern Shore—that average $4 each.

“Every taco is made to order,” he said, adding that the shop was open every day.

In response to a need identified during the closures related to COVID-19, Brushmiller said changes were also underway at the Burley Café. The café will still offer quality coffee as well as beer and wine but will also begin to offer artisanal products such as meats and cheeses. While prepared food will still be available, the café will adopt the grab-and-go model.

“It’s going to be more of a specialty market,” Brushmiller said. “We’re filling a niche.”

On Main Street, Wells said Simple Pleasures was expected to take over the space of A Little Bit Sheepish, which is closing. Next door, Dolle’s Candyland is expected to open within the month. The shop, which will be Dolle’s fifth location, will feature the taffy, chocolate and popcorn Dolle’s fans love. Pop’s Kitchen, operated by the connections behind DeNovo’s in Ocean Pines, is al-so set to open soon. The quick-serve restaurant will feature pizza, salads, subs, burgers, strombolis and calzones.

Clearlight Studio, which opened three years ago, will soon become Harvest Guitars. The shop is expected to open July 11 featuring handmade guitars created with local wood.

“We have been building our keep it local, ‘Made in Berlin’ brand and I’m very excited about Harvest Guitars opening soon,” Wells said.

J&M Meat Market is expanding to offer more grocery inventory.

A major business change is underway on Broad Street. The old farm supply store at 115 Broad St. will become a second location for OCM Crabs in 2021. The store, which will have a different name, will sell steamed crabs and a general store inventory of local food. Wells said the proprietors would be restoring the building before they open next year.

“They’re bringing the building back to its original state inside,” she said.

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“We cannot stop here,” Nock said.

“The marches are great. The yelling is great. It is time for us to get ourselves into a position where we can make change.”

Marchers, who included local residents as well as several Berlin business owners, gathered and walked from the park onto Tripoli Street and from there down Main Street. Speakers in front of Stevenson United Methodist Church included Councilman Elroy Brittingham.

“Black lives matter,” he said. “I’m just glad to be here today. On behalf of the mayor and city council I would like to thank you for showing up today because this is important.”

Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing also addressed the crowd.

“We know what’s wrong,” he said.

“We see what’s wrong. We have to go ahead and make a change.”

Pastor Robert Brooks asked attendees to love their neighbors.

“It’s obvious there is a racial problem but the bigger problem is a love problem,” he said. “If you love yourself and you love your neighbor as yourself you get off his neck.”

He said that color shouldn’t matter if someone needed help.

“Love one another,” he said. “That’s the biggest thing and the most important thing, that we love one another.

Don’t stop marching and don’t stop praying.”

Resident Melissa Reid attended Saturday’s march and said the comments made by Brooks struck her because they took the situation beyond race.

“It was all about humanity,” she said.

Reid said she’d participated in the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., but found Saturday’s event in Berlin to be even more powerful.

“It’s one thing to be a part of a large crowd,” she said. “It’s an entirely different thing to march through your own town.”

She noted the array of participants — among them the elderly as well as children — and praised the well-organized event.

“It was a moment I was glad to be a part of,” she said.

After the march, Downing credited organizers for going over logistics with his department in advance and said the event went smoothly.

“We prepared for the event the best we could,” Downing said. “With all the protests on the shore, they’ve been peaceful. We didn’t expect anything different. It turned out very well.”

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The participants in last Saturday’s Black Lives Matter peaceful protest are pictured.

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BERLIN – Councilman Zack Tyndall officially joined Berlin’s mayoral race this week.

With two months until the filing deadline, two of the four seats up for grabs in this fall’s municipal election now feature contested races. Tyndall announced that he was running for mayor Tuesday, roughly a week after resident Bill Todd declared his intention to seek the position. Mayor Gee Williams, who has not yet announced whether he will seek reelection or not, has led the town for the past 12 years.

“I’ve not been able to go to the supermarket or walk through town without people asking me to do this,” Tyndall said. “I don’t know what the distaste is

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for the current administration, but people seem to want a different direction. I think I bring that to the table.”

Tyndall, who was elected to fill the District 2 seat on the town council in 2016, is a lifelong Berlin resident. He said he spent a year before he ran for council watching how town government worked.

“I wanted to make sure I didn’t come in not knowing anything,” he said.

Now that’s he’s served on the council four years, he believes he’s got the experience he needs as well as the right educational background — a masters in business administration and a bachelor of science degree in management and finance — to take on the role of mayor.

“I really think the leadership qualities I have would be really suited for helping Berlin move forward,” he said.

Tyndall said that during his four years on the council he’d worked diligently to advocate for the people of Berlin. He pointed out that he was the only councilman to vote against the budget for the last two years and that he also voted against the 20% tax increase approved last year.

As mayor, Tyndall said he would focus on greater community participation and would put significant emphasis on financial decisions and budget development. He said that it was the mayor’s responsibility to make the budget and the responsibility of the council and citizens to critique it.

“That starts and ends with good dialogue between council members and the community,” he said.

Other challenges Tyndall said the town faced moving forward related to roads and infrastructure as well as flooding.

“There’s a lot of stuff that can still be done on the stormwater side,” he said.

Tyndall, citing concerns he received from residents, said he also wanted to focus on public safety. He said there was a need for more crosswalks in town as well as enhanced efforts to control speeding.

Tyndall plans to spend the next three months reaching out to as many residents as possible. He encourages anyone who wants more information on his priorities to visit zacktyndall.com.

In his press release, Tyndall, who was unsuccessful in his bid for District 3 County Commissioner two years ago, wrote, “I have been proud to call Berlin home my entire life. As your next Mayor, I will continue to work with our employees, residents, business owners, and community leaders to keep Berlin a safe and affordable place we all feel proud to call home.”

The town’s election, scheduled for Oct. 6, will be for mayor as well as for the District 2, District 3 and at-large council seats. As of this week registered candidates included Jack Orris in District 2, Jay Knerr and Tony Weeg in the at-large category and Tyndall and Todd for mayor.

Delmarva Shorebirds Will Not Play Ball This Summer

July 3, 2020

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SALISBURY – The Delmarva Shorebirds will not have a summer season for the first time in 25 years after it was announced this week minor league baseball was being shelved due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball (MLB) informed Minor League Baseball (MiLB) it will not be providing its affiliated teams with players for the 2020 season. As a result, there will not be a season for MiLB teams all over the country this summer including the Delmarva Shorebirds, who were set to open their 25th anniversary season in Salisbury this year.

The Shorebirds are a Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and play their home games at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury. Major League Baseball teams including the Orioles this week began preparing for a short 60-game season expected to begin later this month. MiLB President and CEO Pat O’Conner made the announcement on Tuesday.

“These are unprecedented times for our country and our organization as this is the first time in our history that we’ve had a summer without minor league baseball played,” he said.

“While this is a sad day for many, this announcement removes the uncer-

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tainty surrounding the 2020 season and allows our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”

Minor League Baseball, which began as the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, was founded in September 1901 and has played summer seasons every year since, including during two world wars and other national disasters. This year, however, it was put on the shelf by the ongoing COVID-19 situation out of an abundance of caution for players, coaches, staffers and fans.

While not entirely unexpected, given the uncertainties surrounding major league baseball for 2020 even as recently as a week or so ago, the news the Shorebirds season was met with disappointment for the local Orioles affiliate, the management and the fans.

“We are disappointed that the 2020 season will not be played, but we remain committed to providing a first-class atmosphere while ensuring people’s safety and health when visiting with us,” said Shorebirds General Manager Chris Bitters. “As always, we will continue to support our community during this challenging time and look forward to having Shorebirds baseball back at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in 2021.”

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within the proper health guidelines,” said Bitters. “It is our goal to transition the stadium into a community entertainment center in the meantime while we will continue to plan for making the 2021 season and the years to come some of our best years yet.”

Adhering to all of the guidelines and protocols associated with stemming the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Shorebirds are currently planning numerous events at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium that will serve as fun, family entertainment for residents of Delmarva and its visitors.

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MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Air Show will roar across the resort sky this summer after all on the weekend of Aug. 15-16, event officials announced on Thursday.

Originally scheduled for June 13-14, the OC Air Show was postponed, but not cancelled back in April amid the height of the COVID-19 crisis in Maryland and the uncertainties surrounding where the state would be in its recovery plan by mid-June. Instead, event organizers promised to look for dates later in the summer and made good on that promise this week with the announcement of the Aug.15-16 dates.

The new air show dates announced on Thursday come one week after the end of the annual White Marlin Open, giving Ocean City a significant one-two punch in August at a time when the resort is still pulling out of what has been a decidedly different summer. Many of the major acts will be performing at the August air show while organizers are still hoping to confirm the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which was expected to be the highlight of the 2020 air show in Ocean City.

The U.S. Air Force has scheduled the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstration teams to perform at the OC Air Show

Events Scheduled For Aug. 15-16

in August. A glance at the Thunderbirds schedule shows the jet demonstration team is scheduled to appear in Wyoming on July 22 and at the Thunder over the Boardwalk Air Show in Atlantic City on Aug. 26, so they could still be available for the OC Air Show on the weekend of Aug. 15-16.

Nonetheless, the lineup in August promises to be an exciting one.

“This will be one of the first times aviation fans can see a demonstration of the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters at the same event,” said OC Air Show Chairman Bryan Lilley. “We are also eagerly awaiting the release of the Thunderbirds’ updated schedule and we’re hopeful they will be performing as well.”

Lilley said air show officials are working closely with the town of Ocean City to implement a series of “Stay Safe and Separate” initiatives to take advantage of the wide-open spaces over the beach and Boardwalk to ensure physical distancing and other public safety measures for spectators.

“The stage for the OC Air Show is 10 miles wide and 1,000 feet high,” he said. “Spectators can watch from their

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Already, the OC Air Show has plans in place to ensure the safety of guests and spectators, particularly at the designated venues such as the Drop Zone Beach, the Flight Line Club, the VIP Skybox and the VIP Penthouse, for example. Those venues will be increased in size and a reduced number of tickets will be available at each venue to ensure guests can stay separated from other groups.

Tickets must be purchased online or via phone and will not be sold onsite at the event. Event officials also plan to mitigate lines at the venue entrances with additional entry points and by allowing early entry. There will also be provisions for six feet of separation between groups waiting to check in and contactless ticket scanning will be available along with individually-packaged wristbands guests can put on themselves.

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The public address sound for the air show normally available in the immediate area around the Show Center will be much more limited and only audible in the premium viewing areas to encourage spectators to spread out across the entire beach where the air show can be viewed. Instead, a text feed version of the narration will be made available via the event’s Twitter page.

In addition, new mobile device technology will be deployed to enhance spectators’ ability to enjoy the show anywhere within a 10-mile radius of where the jets are performing, allowing spectators to virtually enjoy the show.

OC Air Show officials are encouraging spectators and guests to continue to adhere to the state directives in place including wearing masks while entering the various venues or going to the concessions or restrooms.

Wearing a mask will be optional while sitting and watching the show while separated from others. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available for purchase at the event merchandize stands around the venues.

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A new showroom as well as 17 service bays would be featured in the new addition at the Berlin business.

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new building at I.G. Burton Chevrolet.

The commission approved plans for a new I.G. Burton sales and vehicle service building at a meeting last week.

“I’m very excited about the project,” commission member John Barrett said. “I look forward to seeing it done.”

Representatives of I.G. Burton told the commission they intended to build a 25,000-square-foot facility to the east of the existing building that would include a showroom as well as 17 service bays. The building, they explained, had been designed by an architect who works for General Motors. Once the new building is constructed the existing facility will eventually be removed.

Though no concerns were raised with the building itself, commission member Pete Cosby said he’d like to see a significant tree added to the section of property along Old Ocean City Boulevard.

“Call it the deal tree,” Cosby said.

“Anybody looking at a car wants to

be in the shade for a minute.”

I.G. Burton officials said they didn’t want trees around their car lot because of the associated mess and potential falling limbs. Cosby stressed, however, that without at least one tree there would be a huge parking lot with no shade.

Barrett said trees were problematic for car lots and said I.G. Burton facilities traditionally had quality landscaping.

“I think as a town we try to accommodate somebody that’s coming into town trying to build a new building,” Barrett said.

Commission member Ron Cascio agreed with Cosby.

“That’s one of the entries into Berlin and it’s a sea of concrete and metal,” he said, adding that this was the town’s opportunity to change that.

Dealership officials agreed to add a tree, likely a river birch, to the property. Cosby said he appreciated the compromise.

“I don’t think it’ll hurt your business,” he said. “Put a table under it with some chairs and you can do deals there. Otherwise, thank you for the great presentation. You’ve done a great job.”

Charlie Burton, owner of the deal-

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ership, said he hoped to break ground on the new facility in August.

“It’s going to be a beautiful building,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a real eye catcher.”

He added that the changes the dealership had underway at its Chrysler building across the road were nearly complete.

“That will be beautiful and then we’re going to come across the street with this new Chevy store,” he said. “We really see a huge opportunity in Berlin. We’re spending a lot of money quite honestly in Berlin but we like the demographics. We like the people, we like the town.”

He said I.G. Burton had a facility in Lewes and thought Berlin would be a similar market.

“We think it’s a good viable business,” he said. “We think we can get into the Salisbury business by having new facilities. We have a significant investment we’re going to do in Berlin but we really feel good about it. We like the town. We like that it’s very quaint, it’s our type of people.

People are very nice down here and they’ve got means to buy. We’re very excited about coming to the town and we do want to present a nice facility for you.”

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While COVID-19 appears to be rebounding at an alarming rate in many states around the country, Maryland continues to see its critical metrics trending in the right direction for the most part. The number of new cases across the country has spiked by around 80% in the last two weeks alone and just this week Delaware rolled back its phased recovery plan in coastal Sussex County after seeing an increase in the neighboring resort communities.

On the eve of the Fourth of July, a potential blockbuster with the holiday falling on a Saturday and a near picture-perfect weather forecast, Ocean City and the rest of the state is bracing for big crowds. Gov. Larry Hogan said this week during Wednesday’s Board of Public Works (BPW) meeting residents and visitors need to be more cautious than ever and continue to follow the public safety protocols to avoid a similar flare up in Maryland.

“In Maryland, rather than seeing record highs, we are continuing to experience record lows in the critical metrics, but we cannot afford to stop being vigilant and cautious,” he said.

“Before we begin this holiday weekend, I want to stress again that the coronavirus is beginning to spread rapidly among young people, many of whom are asymptomatic, but who could still infect their parents, grandparents and other vulnerable people.”

Hogan re-emphasized the current restrictions and limitations in place under stage two of his recovery plan, particularly those pertaining to restaurants and bars. In Sussex County in Delaware this week, it was the apparent flaunting of some of the restrictions regarding physical distancing and crowd sizes that forced Gov. John Carney to pump the brakes on his state’s recovery plans.

While Hogan has not suggested any similar measures in Maryland, he specifically pointed out the alarming rate of positive test results among the state’s young people.

“In Maryland, restaurants and bars are open for seated service only at 50% capacity with strong physical distancing and sanitation protocols in place,” he said. “Young people seem to feel bulletproof and many of them are ignoring the public health guidelines. The current infection rate among Marylanders under the age of 35 is now shockingly 52% higher than the

rate of those who are 35 or older.”

As a result, Hogan reiterated during Wednesday’s BPW meeting the importance of following the state-mandated guidelines and reminded residents and visitors Maryland is still under a state of emergency.

“All Marylanders should continue practicing physical distancing whenever possible, wearing masks in public places and avoiding large gatherings,” he said. “Our long-term recovery can only be effective if we all continue exercising personal responsibility.”

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) spokesman Charlie Gischlar echoed Hogan’s sentiments on Thursday and urged residents and visitors not to let their guard down at all times, but particularly on the holiday weekend.

Gischlar warned a spike in reported cases or pop-up clusters of cases could result in the state pumping the brakes on the recovery plan.

“The Maryland Department of Health is urging citizens to be extra cautious as the holiday weekend approaches,” he said. “Use best practices such as maintaining a safe distance from others, wear a mask or face covering and practice good hand hygiene. If a Maryland citizen suspects that they may have come in contact with an infected individual, or have contracted the virus, they are encouraged to get a COVID-19 test.”

On Thursday, Hogan announced additional steps to further expand COVID-19 testing opportunities for Marylanders including Worcester County and the Ocean City area. A subsequent new directive from the MDH instructs healthcare providers around the state to order a test for any individual who requests one, regardless of symptoms. Up to now, some testing sites have continued to require a doctor’s note, but the new directive ensures that requirement may no longer pose an obstacle to those who wish to be tested.

“While other states are experiencing testing shortages, the state of Maryland will continue to have an abundant supply of testing available at no out-of-pocket cost to anyone in our state who wants to be tested,” he said. “As more and more people are returning to the workplace and as more Marylanders are beginning to interact with larger numbers of people, testing will become even more critical.”

Locally, the Worcester County Health Department and the town of Ocean City are now offering COVID-19 testing by appointment at the Park-andRide in West Ocean City on Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Appointments are available by calling 410-632-1100, ext. 1119.

Census Efforts Still Underway

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Local officials continue to encourage residents — and homeowners — to complete the Census.

Because of COVID-19, the Census deadline has been extended to Oct. 31, giving citizens more time to ensure they’re counted. Officials say it’s critical that Worcester County’s count is accurate since the 2020 Census figures will be used for the next decade.

“Those numbers are what we live with for the next 10 years,” said Kelly Henry, coordinator of Worcester County’s Complete Count Committee. “That’s what so many things are based on.”

Henry’s committee has spent months working on ways to promote the Census and ensure residents completed it. With the extension because of COVID-19, citizens now have more time to do so.

Currently, Worcester County has the lowest response rate in the state of Maryland. The statewide response rate is 65.7% while Worcester is at 30.9%. Wicomico is at 62.1% and Somerset is at 51.5%.

Henry pointed out that the rates shown on the Census website were the self-reporting rates and that those figures would increase once enumerators started visiting homes in August.

Henry said the main reason Worcester County’s response rate was so low was because of its high number of vacation homes.

“Based on housing unit counts from Maryland Department of Planning, 63% of the total housing units is secondary/vacant homes, 10% is rental, while only 27% is owner occupied,” Henry said. “While Garrett County has a similar issue with vacation homes around Deep Creek, their percentage is not as high as Worcester County’s.”

Enumerators will visit the vacation homes that have not returned their Census data. Henry says if property owners don’t want to get a knock on their door they should not ignore their Census survey but rather visit the link provided and confirm that no one lived at the property.

Henry stressed that an accurate Census count would help Worcester County in getting grants.

“Because of COVID the need for federal funding is going to be all that much more important,” she said.

Beyond the financial impact, the Census ties in to a variety of other areas. Henry said that if the health department was being sent vaccines for Worcester County, for example, the number of vaccines sent would be based on the latest Census figures. Citing the rumor a few years ago that a Cracker Barrell was coming to Worcester County, she said developers made decisions based on market data that included Census figures.

The Census can be completed online, by phone or bay mail. For more information visit 2020census.gov.

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OCEAN CITY – A Bowie, Md., man was arrested on assault charges last weekend after allegedly charging at a police officer and striking him twice in the face with a closed fist during an incident on the Boardwalk.

Around 8:25 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bike patrol on the Boardwalk was assisting other OCPD officers with an arrest. While the officer was assisting his colleagues, a suspect identified as Mike Zeledon, 29, of Bowie, Md., emerged from a large crowd, ran toward the officer and struck him on the left side of his face twice with a closed fist, according to police reports.

Zeledon struck the officer twice, once in the left jaw and once in the left eye.

The officer was able to push Zeledon back and away from him. Once there was some distance between Zeledon, the officer who had been punched twice in the face along with a public safety aide (PSA) ran toward Zeledon and tackled him to the ground.

Zeledon was taken into custody and charged with two counts of second-degree assault. Once Zeledon was in custody, the officer looked around and observed roughly 200 people gathered around the arrest scene, many of whom had been recording the incident on their cell phones. The officer later viewed the incident through the City Watch surveillance system, which revealed numerous individuals jumping up and down on Boardwalk benches and recording the incident until Zeledon was taken into custody. The City Watch footage also reportedly showed numerous people running away from the incident in fear including a woman with a stroller who was nearly swooped up in the incident, according to police reports.

After clearing the scene, the officer allegedly struck by Zeledon began feeling pain on the left side of his face and his left eye began twitching, according to police reports. The officer’s glasses were also knocked off his face during the assault. As a result of injuries sustained in the alleged assault, the officer went to the hospital to seek medical treatment.

Dine And Dasher Assaults Cops OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after allegedly first skipping out on a bar tab and then scrapping with numerous police officers attempting to arrest and detain him.

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when they were waved over by an employee of a nearby bar and restaurant.

The employee advised police a suspect, later identified as Harry Marker III, 32, of Wilmington, Del., sitting at a picnic table nearby had been a patron at his establishment and had walked out on a $36 bar tab.

The bar employee told police he followed Marker to the area of a nearby sub shop and waited for the police to arrive. The employee told police Marker allegedly argued about the bill and eventually, the credit card he gave the employee had been declined. The employee was still in possession of Marker’s credit card when police arrived.

OCPD officers approached Marker and observed abrasions on his right hand and right knee. When the officers asked Marker if he needed medical attention, he replied with an expletive.

According to police reports, Marker was highly intoxicated and asked the officers if their body cameras were on.

When the officers replied no, Marker reportedly told them, “Get a [expletive deleted] body camera on and come back to me.” By now, other OCPD officers arrived on the scene because the incident was getting tense and rapidly evolving, according to police reports.

The initial officer attempted to get Marker back into a seated position, but the suspect swatted the officer’s arm away. The officer then drew his Taser and activated it, pointing it at Marker’s midsection and telling him at that point he was under arrest. Marker allegedly continued to scuffle with other officers and launched into an expletive-laced tirade as a crowd of onlookers gathered.

Marker was repeatedly banging his head back and forth while in handcuffs and seated on a bench. Five OCPD officers carried a still-resisting Marker to the transport van and he was ultimately placed in a violent person restraint device. During the attempt to get Marker in the transport van, multiple OCPD officers were either kicked or head-butted by the suspect, according to police reports.

At the Public Safety Building, Marker continued his alleged assault on police and correctional officers attempting to get him into a cell, slapping one officer and pushing another. All in all, Marker was charged with multiple counts of assault on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest and theft.

Counterfeit Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury man was arrested on theft and counterfeit charges last week after allegedly passing a phony $100 bill at a downtown arcade.

Around 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) SEE NEXT PAGE

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officers met with the representative of a downtown Boardwalk arcade about a male suspect passing counterfeit currency. During the interview, the arcade manager pointed out the suspect, later identified as Earl Freeman, 52, who was coming out of a public bathroom on the south end of the Boardwalk.

OCPD officers reportedly approached Freeman and advised him of what the arcade representative had told them, to which Freeman replied, “I don’t want to go to jail.” When asked why he said that, Freeman allegedly told police he was in possession of a counterfeit $100 bill. Freeman then presented a blueishgreen $100 bill stamped with bright pink and white markings that looked like foreign lettering.

According to police reports, Freeman told the officers he got confused and exchanged the phony $100 bill at the money exchange kiosk in the arcade. Freeman said he knew the $100 bill was fake and exchanged it the arcade kiosk. Video surveillance footage showed Freeman allegedly exchange the fake $100 bill from the kiosk attendant and received four $20 bills and four $5 bills back.

The kiosk attendant checked the $100 bill with a money marker used for that purpose and determined it was counterfeit. However, Freeman had already walked away from the area and was located by police a short time later

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Freeman was arrested and charged with theft and issuing counterfeit currency.

Inappropriate Touching Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Beltsville, Md., man was arrested on assault and sex offense charges last weekend after allegedly touching women inappropriately on the Boardwalk.

Around 2:30 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was on mounted patrol on the Boardwalk in the area of 4th Street when he observed Richard Alarcon, 24. Other evening shift officers had shown the mounted officer a picture of Alarcon earlier and advised he had reportedly been touching women’s buttocks inappropriately on the Boardwalk.

The officer continued patrolling north on the Boardwalk with Alarcon still walking behind him about a block away before the officer stopped in the area of 7th Street. According to police reports, the officer watched as Alarcon walked closely by two women on the Boardwalk.

As the group passed the mounted officer, one of the women who was talking on her cell phone said aloud Alarcon had reportedly touched her buttocks.

The victim confirmed to police Alarcon had just touched her inappropriately as they neared the mounted officer’s position on the Boardwalk.

The victim was visibly upset and told the officer she wanted to press charges against Alarcon. When asked why he had touched the victim, Alarcon reportedly told her he had done it because he

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thought she was cute. Alarcon was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. When Alarcon was being prepared for transport to the Public Safety Building, he reportedly spit in the direction of two OCPD officers, but hit neither, and additional charges were tacked on.

Chair Toss Leads To Eviction OCEAN CITY – Two Pennsylvania men were arrested on various charges last week after allegedly throwing a lounge chair into a motel pool before getting evicted and refusing to leave without a refund.

Around 8 p.m. on Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was on bike patrol in the downtown area when he was dispatched to a motel on

8th Street to assist with an eviction. The officer met with the motel security manager, who told police two men identified as Jordan Engle, 20, of Liverpool, Pa., and Jordan Frey, 21, of Newport, Pa., had been observed throwing a large, wooden lounge chair into the pool. The force of the throw caused damage to the lounge chair when it hit the concrete bottom of the pool, according to police reports.

The officer and the security manager then went to the room on the second floor where Engle and Frey were staying and told the two suspects to leave immediately. Engle and Frey reportedly packed their belongings and began to leave, but the two men stopped in the lobby and said they were not leaving SEE PAGE 32

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Fenwick Sets Hotel Moratorium Public Hearing Date

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials will hold a public hearing later this month regarding a moratorium on new hotel construction.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve on first reading an ordinance that would reestablish a two-year moratorium on the issuance of permits or licenses related to new hotel or motel construction after a previous moratorium expired in February. A hearing to gather public

comments has been scheduled for July 24 at 3 p.m.

Last month, a draft document was presented to the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee that included a 15-month moratorium on new hotel construction. The committee, however, agreed to forward a favorable recommendation to the town council after extending the timeframe to two years.

“The C&O committee unanimously agreed to make it a two-year moratorium,” said Councilman Bill Weistling, chair of the committee. “We figured that timeframe would give us enough time to

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see how the hotel does – both the positive impacts and the negative impacts – by next fall.”

In 2016, the town council voted to establish a moratorium on new hotel construction following an extensive debate regarding the former Sands Motel property.

Developer Spiro Buas purchased the motel – located on Coastal Highway – in 2015 with plans to construct a new, upscale hotel in its place. In doing so, he proposed an ordinance change to the town code that would allow for one motel room per 600 feet instead of one motel

room per 1,000 feet, allowing the Sands to expand from 38 rooms to 65 rooms.

Despite outcry from nearby residents, the council at the time voted 5-2 to approve the ordinance. However, a two-year moratorium on new hotel and motel construction was also put forward.

As part of the moratorium, the town would not issue permits, licenses or other approvals involving new hotel and motel uses. And in February of 2018, the council voted to extend its ban on hotel construction another two years while the town considered the impacts of the new hotel on Fenwick Island.

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Hearing Eyed On Proposed Pier Job

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NOW OPEN IN THE VILLAGE OF FENWICK!

BY BETHANY HOOPER

300 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, DE 19944

STAFF WRITER

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FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island will request a public hearing to discuss a proposed pier and dock construction project after fielding concerns from nearby residents.

Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to request a public hearing from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) regarding a proposed pier and dock construction project at 1306 N. Shultz Rd. The property owner had originally submitted plans to construct a 4-by28-foot pier, a 6-by-35-foot dock and a boat lift with four associated pilings in the Little Assawoman Bay. During and after the public notice period, however, the agency received comments from an adjacent neighbor and nearby community members with concerns about navigation, orientation and channelward encroachment.

Town Manager Terry Tieman said town staff, council members, the contractor and DNREC Environmental Scientist Matthew Jones met in late May to discuss the configuration of the proposed dock and pier, as well as feasible alternatives.

“This is the jurisdiction of DNREC because it does not involve a canal,” she said. “It extends into the bay.”

Following that meeting, and subsequent studies, Tieman said the property owner agreed to minimize the project.

A new public notice period, which began last week, now includes plans for a 4-by-13-foot pier – of which only

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FROM PAGE 29 until they got a refund, according to police reports.

The officer advised the two men about innkeeper laws, civil court processes and the process for contacting the motel management about getting a refund, but they remained adamant they were not leaving until they got their money back, according to police reports.

Engle and Frey were reportedly intoxicated and when they refused to leave, they were ultimately arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property, disorderly conduct and trespassing. Frey was also charged with indecent exposure because he was allegedly observed urinating onto the public street from the motel balcony.

Indecent Exposure Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Berlin man was arrested last weekend after allegedly damaging a vehicle in a downtown municipal parking lot and being found with his shorts down around his ankles.

Around 3:15 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)

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a 4-by-10-foot section is channelward of the mean high water line (MHWL) – a 6-by-45-foot dock that runs parallel to the existing rip-rap revetment, and two boat lifts (the farthest is 12 feet out, the other at approximately 8 feet).

“The reconfiguration of the structure brings it as close to the existing rip-rap revetment as possible and the total channelward encroachment from the MHWL is 28-29 feet,” a memo from Jones reads.

Tieman said DNREC would seek comments from the public regarding the reconfigured pier and dock project.

She also noted the town council could request a public hearing.

“The council may want to – because we’ve had some inquiries – suggest a public hearing so that information can be presented, and a better plan can be discussed so everybody is on the same page,” she said.

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean said she supported a public hearing, highlighting safety concerns and navigation challenges in the Little Assawoman Bay near North Shultz Road.

“I’m glad to see there has been a reconsideration,” she said. “But I do think that the town should ask for a public hearing.”

With no further questions, the council voted 7-0 to request a public hearing. Tieman noted that documents and drawings related to the proposed pier and dock project could be found on the town’s website.

“I think it will clear things up for people who were very concerned about it,” she said. officer patrolling in the downtown area observed a male lying on the ground at the municipal parking lot on Worcester Street. The officer approached the man, later identified as Duwayne Pillsbury, 51, who appeared to be extremely intoxicated, according to police reports.

In addition, Pillsbury’s shorts were down around his ankles, exposing his genitalia and he was unable to stand on his own. The officer observed the suspect had lacerations and abrasions on his knees and elbows along with wet and dried blood, which appeared to come from the cuts and abrasions he had sustained.

According to police reports, Pillsbury was lying next to a Ford F-150 truck, which had numerous hand and fingerprint smudge marks on the exterior paint and the rear passenger window. The officer also observed wet and dried blood on the exterior of the truck Pillsbury was lying next to. In additions, the officer observed a fresh scratch in the paint on the rear passenger door roughly 12 to 16 inches long.

Based on the officer’s observations of the suspect and the damage to the truck, it was determined Pillsbury was a danger to himself, others and private property and he was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property and indecent exposure.

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76 Years And Counting For King’s Cotton Candy Stand

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

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

OCEAN CITY – Boardwalk business owner Dan King arrived at his concession stand Monday morning to prepare for the busy day ahead.

Each morning, King and his employees at King’s Cotton Candy Stand begin the first shift of the day stocking shelves, making candy apples and preparing for the influx of customers that flock to the Boardwalk.

“It’s a grind,” he said. “Things pick up in the middle of April and go to the middle of October. It’s like six months where we’re open every single day.”

For King, the family-owned business is a labor of love. For decades,

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he has spent each summer season behind the counter doling out carnival-inspired treats to locals and visitors alike.

“I didn’t go to college,” he said. “Getting a proper job wasn’t something I did. I always worked in the store.”

King’s maternal grandparents, Billy and Agnes Heaton, opened their Boardwalk concession stand – located near Wicomico Street – in 1944. It was there that the couple built a business serving caramel corn, taffy, fudge and more.

And after his grandfather passed away in the early 1950s, King said his parents took over the operation, adding candy apples, snowballs and cotton candy (sold for 15 cents) to the menu and replacing caramel corn with other food items.

“My parents had three kids, and we all grew up in this store,” he said. “I have

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King’s Cotton Candy stand owner Dan King is pictured with Amisha Pokhrel and Bishal Poudel.

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pictures of me sitting on this counter when I was six months old. Now I’m 65, so I’ve been here a long time.”

When they were old enough, King and his two brothers started working

alongside their parents. And when his mother died in 1985, he and his brother Fred kept the concession stand going.

“We ran the store for 25 years as partners until he also passed about 10 years ago,” he said.

These days, it isn’t uncommon to see King’s wife and three children at the concession stand on busy days.

The family is also joined by King’s son-in-law, Bishal Poudel, as well as a team of hardworking employees.

“Every year they come to Ocean City, they come here,” he said. “They want their job back because they like working here.”

When asked how business has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic, King said sales have improved since the earlier weeks of the summer season. During Memorial Day weekend, he noted sales were less than half of what was typical.

“It started out terrible …,” he said.

“And we were thinking ‘Is this what it’s going to be like all summer?’ But things have gotten better.”

However, King said labor shortages and rent relief remain key concerns among many Boardwalk operations this summer. He noted owners rely on summer profits to get through the winter months.

“Even though we’ve been here a long time, we still pay a lot of rent,” he said. “You’ve got to be busy because by the time you pay your rent, pay your help, pay your stock and taxes, and this and that, next thing you know it’s the end of the summer and you are wondering, ‘I hope I have enough to get through the winter.’”

Despite setbacks earlier in the season, King said he is happy to be back in business.

“I love being here,” he said. “There are guys that can tell you how many days there are until Labor Day because they can’t wait to get the season over with. I’m just the opposite. I like coming up here, looking at the ocean every day, being at the beach and watching the people go by. It feels good.”

King said he will continue to operate the concession stand for the foreseeable future.

“We’ll see what happens,” he said.

“I’m going to continue here and grind it out as long as I can.”

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HILTON HEAD, S.C. – Robert L. Tingle, 73, of Hilton Head Island, S.C. died on June 19, 2020 at Hilton Head Hospital.

Tingle was born Aug. 26, 1946 in Salisbury to Oliver and Rosa (Shockley) Tingle. He matriculated through the public-school system before graduating from Salisbury State University with degrees in English and elementary education. He received his Master’s from the University of Maryland in Educational Administration.

He was a former teacher at Wicomico County Public Schools before teaching at Talbot County Public Schools, where he served as an admin- ROBERT L. TINGLE istrator and director of staff development. He was an elementary school and middle principal for many years in Talbot County. He was later the owner of Robert Tingle Educational Consulting Services before moving to Hilton Head, S.C. where he became a successful Realtor/Associate Broker at Premier Island Properties.

His professional affiliations involved member of Phi Delta Kappa, Talbot County Retired Educators Association, Maryland State Retired Educators Association and the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center’s Advisory Council for Diabetes Education.

He was predeceased by his parents Oliver and Rosa (Shockley) Tingle and his husband, Tom Spann, who he built a life with since 1969. His survivors include his brother, Albert Tingle (Ellen), and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bob was known for his infectious smile and wonderful laugh. He will be greatly missed.

His Maryland family wishes to express their appreciation to his beloved caregivers Yenney Perez, Carmen Ve-

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lasquez Caballero and David Perez Caballero, who Bob viewed like family.

A cremation followed his death.

OCEAN CITY – Eleanor (Arnold) Barrett of Ocean City passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020. El was born March 13, 1943 in Baltimore. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Daniel Arnold and Charlotte (Bryson) Arnold.

She was the beloved wife of deceased Russell L. Barrett, Jr. of 40 years.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael de Socio and his wife Hualien, PhD of Worcester, Mass., and Mark de Socio, PhD of Ocean City; younger sister Carolyn Isbell of Grand Rapids, Mich., and younger twin brothers Robert and James Arnold of Tampa, Fla. She ELEANOR was preceded in death BARRETT by her younger brother Bill Arnold of Crofton.

El worked at Ford Motor Credit Company for 19 years, both in Baltimore and, Tampa, Fla. She was a member of St. Matthews By-the-Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island, Del. since 1997 and was the editor of the church newsletter. She was also an usher and on the bereavement committee, and was well-known by her friends for making cakes and deviled eggs for events.

She fed up to a dozen feral cats at Ocean City's Inlet since 2005. She was even profiled on television by WBOC for her work and dedication to feral cats.

She called bingo at McDonald's in Ocean City and Bethany Beach, Del., since 2007. She always made birthday cakes for her "McDonald's breakfast club" friends. El also loved to send cards: birthday, get well, sympathy, thinking of you and would include a note in each one.

Eleanor (Arnold) Barrett

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at St. Matthews’s By-the-Sea Methodist Church on Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Matthew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 19944.

OCEAN CITY – John Ford Foley, Jr. “Jack”, 84, of Ocean City, passed away June 23, 2020. He was born and raised in Baltimore. He was the son of the late John Ford Foley, Sr. and Dorothy (Norris).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Foley, and son Mark Heubeck. He is survived by his son, Gary Heubeck and his wife Linda of Baltimore. He is also survived by his grandson, Evan Heubeck.

Jack attended the University of Maryland, College Park. Jack loved his time at College Park, and he would of- JOHN FORD ten reminisce about his FOLEY, JR. college life and his time being a fraternity member of Kappa Alpha Order.

Later he received his law degree from University of Baltimore. Jack also served in the US Air Force Reserve. He practiced law in Towson, Bel Air and Havre de Grace for many years before retiring in 1997 and moving to Ocean City.

Jack was an avid reader and a serious history buff. He had many interests, including a life-long hobby of train collecting. He also was a waterfowl hunter. In addition, Jack loved to travel and went on over 30 cruises with his wife, Peggy. Jack was known for always being well-dressed and was famous for his love of bowties.

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Jennifer Ann Irwin OCEAN CITY – Jennifer Ann (Barrett) Irwin, age 61, of Ocean City and formerly of Bethesda and Germantown, passed away June 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Barrett and Pauline (Cobb) Barrett and the wife of Thomas Irwin.

In addition to her husband, Jennifer is survived by her children, Thomas E. Irwin, Jr. and wife Elizabeth and Amanda N. Impellizzeri; and, brother William F. Barrett and wife Cynthia; and, sister Colleen B. Murillo and husband Carlos. Jennifer also leaves behind JENNIFER her five grandchildren ANN IRWIN as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brother, Joseph A. Barrett, Jr., and sister, Deborah C. Barrett.

As a proud Irish Catholic she practiced her faith at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. She enjoyed her volunteer work supporting the Knights of Columbus in both the Fr. McKenna Council #11024 of Germantown, Maryland and Ocean City Council #9053 as well as the Maryland State Council.

Services were held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Knights of Columbus, Maryland State Charity Fund, P.O. Box 1468 Bowie, Md. 20717. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Condolences may be shared at www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Virginia Stafford Harmon OCEAN CITY – Virginia Stafford Harmon “Ginny,” age 99, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Gull Creek Assisted Living Community. Born on Oct. 2, 1920 in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Neavitt and Beatrice McCue Stafford and the sister of the late John N. Stafford. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred “Al” Harmon.

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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Harmon Harbaugh and her husband Bob of Ocean City. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kimberly D. Castle (Michael), Lisa Tilghman, Rob Harbaugh and Renee Waring (James), and five great grand-children, Michael E. Castle, Gabrielle Harbaugh, Dani Castle, Amanda Tilghman and Zachary Waring.

Ginny married Al Harmon on Aug. 21, 1939 and was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.

In the summer months, she rented apartments/rooms at their home on Talbot Street, and for 25 years she worked at Jessica’s Candy Shop on the Boardwalk. Her legacy of service included manning the observation towers during World War II, and serving as an auxiliary member for several organizations including Atlantic General Hospital VIRGINIA and the Ocean City Vol- STAFFORD unteer Fire Department HARMON (73 years). She was a Charter member of the American Legion Post 166 where for her 74 years of dedicated service, she was awarded lifetime membership.

An active member of Atlantic United Methodist Church (81 years) she was a member of the choir for 65 years.

Services were held. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery near Berlin. Donations in her memory may be made to Atlantic United Methodist Church and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral home in Berlin.

Cary McFeely Clark OCEAN CITY – Cary McFeely Clark, 80, of Ocean City, passed away June 24, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Edward Cary McFeely and Irene Josephine (MacMullan) McFeely. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Milton Clark.

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Cary was born in Lansdowne, Pa. She was a graduate of Millersville University and a proud member of the Marauder’s field hockey team. She had lived in Chester County, Pa. for 44 years and had been a teacher for the Coatesville Area School District teaching 3rd grade at Friendship Elementary for 36 years. She was a member of both Downingtown Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown, Pa. and St. Francis by the Sea in Fenwick Island, Del. She never missed an opportunity to watch her children and grandchildren playing sports, she enjoyed planning and taking trips to Disney World and camping at Hershey.

Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life.

As a child, she spent summers in Ship Bottom, N.J. For over forty years she has had a beach house on 133rd St. in Ocean City and has spent summers there with her children, grandchildren and her 133rd St. beach family.

CARY M. CLARK She loved to read and was a member of Acorn book club in Pennsylvania and Seaside book club in Ocean City. Growing up she had many fond memories with her cousins on both sides of her family. She also enjoyed watching sports including the Olympics and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.

Services will be held in June of 2021 with a celebration of life that will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Condolences may be shared at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Jerome Edward Patrick Forestell, Jr BERLIN – Jerome Edward Patrick “Pat” Forestell, Jr. passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

Born July 12, 1951 in Baltimore, Pat was the only son of Jerome Edward Patrick Forestell, Sr., and Anne Brophy Forestell. He is survived by his life partner Graceanne Boettinger, son Michael P. Forestell and daughter Jill Morris, and their mother Patricia Doran; grandchildren Michele, Billy, Chris, Steven, David, Nick and Tristen; seven great-

grandchildren; his sisters Nancy Musch and husband Dick and Marylou Semones and her husband Oden; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A strongly patriotic man, Pat served four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier.

He proudly served as a Baltimore City Firefighter from 1981 to 2007, when he retired as Acting Lieutenant.

A man of deep faith, Pat was a Lector and active parishioner of St. Benedict Church in Baltimore. He also was an integral part of the recovery community in and around Baltimore, serving as sponsor to many. He was always available to lend an ear and shoulder whenever possible.

JEROME One of Pat’s primary EDWARD PATRICK joys in life was to see the world: he had been FORESTELL, JR. to all 50 states and 63 countries in 5 continents. He had the ability to turn strangers into life-long friends wherever he went, and he had friends everywhere. He was outgoing, witty, funny and generous.

He will be immensely missed.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Benedict at a time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Benedict Church, 2612 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21223, or to the American Heart Association in his name.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service in Berlin. To send condolences, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.

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Daly said he knew there were a variety of stakeholders involved, which was why he wanted a potential ban to go to referendum. He said the county licensing program had been largely ineffective in terms of rapid enforcement.

“We’re in the same place today that we were last year,” he said. “I don’t want to be in the same position in 2021.

That’s why I want to get this in front of the people. Let them make the determi-

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nation.”

Board member Larry Perrone said he agreed something had to be done but thought the primary issue was the number of a people in a rental, not the length of time the property was rented.

“I do agree we need to do something to try to get control of these properties that are out of control,” he said.

Parks said he thought a text amendment through the county would be better than language in the association’s declarations of restrictions.

Board member Steve Tuttle said that since the problem rentals had been brought to the county’s attention, county staff were working to take action. He said residents had to do their part by reporting issues in their neighborhoods.

“Our residents need to help us as well,” he said.

Daly said he had no problem with going the text amendment route but thought county officials would want to see that Pines residents supported whatever language was being proposed.

“We don’t have those numbers unless we ask people,” he said.

Board member Colette Horn said the association could do that by hosting a town hall meeting, which would not carry the expense of a referendum. Tuttle said another option was a survey.

Horn pointed out that owner-occupied properties often had the same issues some of the rentals did. “… I’d like the work group to discuss whether that language could address that behavior regardless of who was engaging in that behavior,” she said.

“The parking, the trash, the nuisance behavior and the noise. These are all things people have complained about.”

Perrone said he supported the idea of a town hall meeting to discuss rentals.

“I think it’s a great idea that we go ahead and maybe have a town hall meeting to get some feedback from the community,” he said. “’Ultimately, if there’s pushback from the county, our response is the residents of Ocean Pines elected the seven of us to represent them.”

Author’s Book Details Immigrant Father’s Life Story

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OCEAN CITY – A long-time local property owner will celebrate the release of his new book with several planned book signings.

Beginning Friday, July 3, Tony Christ, who calls Ocean City and Falls Church, Va. home, will hold signing events for his new book, “The Immigrant.”

A synopsis of the book reads, “An island boy nicknamed Breadcrumb grew up in an environment of extreme religious persecution. After the Christian genocide his father told him to go to America and, at age thirteen, he began his odyssey. Struggling through many difficult years in Turkey, he eventually got to America by serving his enemies. His is a story of courage, faith and perseverance. His is the tale of the modern immigrant.”

Christ said the book TONY CHRIST details the true story of his father, Chris Christ, who faced years of religious prejudice in Turkey before immigrating to America.

“He is a survivor of the Christian genocide in Turkey, and he never talked about it …,” he said. “He faced a lot of hardships growing up, but was very positive and optimistic and overcame many circumstances. I thought it was

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a good story.”

Christ noted his father arrived in America in 1945 while serving as a but ler to the Turkish ambassador. In the ensuing years, he married, became a U.S. citizen and raised a family. In 1954, Chris Christ came to Ocean City and soon afterward opened Anthony’s Carryout, which is still in operation today.

Christ said “The Immigrant” was 25 years in the making. He began writing in 1995 – a year after his father passed

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away – and completed the book in the early 2000s. But between working a full-time job and raising a family, he explained he had little time.

“I went to two Greek bazaars and sold them, but never really did anything with them after that,” he said.

But at the urging of his daughter Katelyn, Christ said he recently decided to revisit the book.

Together, they re-edited and self-published “The Immigrant.” Christ estimates

he spent more than 1,000 hours over the last 12 months working on the book.

“We had about a hundred arguments getting it here,” he joked. “But we got it done, and I feel good about it.”

Christ said “The Immigrant” is timely, as it deals with immigration and extreme prejudice.

“It shows how people can overcome extreme difficulties in life and persevere,” he said. “I want to give the younger generation some hope and something positive.”

Christ said the book also includes a prelude by Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America and a recommendation from “The Waltons” creator Earl Hamner Jr. Both were written before their deaths.

“The Immigrant” is now available on Amazon for $23.99. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase during Christ’s book signing events beginning this weekend.

Planned book signing events are as follows: July 3, Bourbon Street on the Beach, 4-8 p.m.

July 4, North Division Street and the Boardwalk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 4-8 p.m.

July 5, Johnny’s Pizza Ocean Pines, 4-6 p.m., and Johnny’s Pizza Ocean City, 7-10 p.m.

July 7, Fager’s, 2-6 p.m.

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FENWICK ISLAND – A Delaware agency released its survey results and responses to frequently asked questions regarding proposed improvements at Fenwick Island State Park this week, but stopped short of making any formal decision allowing an offshore wind developer to build an interconnection facility in return.

On Wednesday, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) re-

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leased survey results and answers to the public’s questions surrounding a proposal that would bring roughly $18 million in capital improvements to Fenwick Island State Park in exchange for the placement of an onshore interconnection facility.

Last October, the DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation announced a proposal which, if approved, would allow wind farm developer Ørsted to construct an onshore power transmission facility at Fenwick Island State Park in exchange for millions of dollars in park improvements, including a new

nature center, new bathrooms, a pedestrian overpass and additional parking, to name a few. Ørsted is one of the two companies holding permits for offshore wind energy farms off the coast. While its Skipjack wind farm project is considered a Maryland project – going through the Maryland Public Service Commission for regulatory approval – Ørsted must bring its transmission lines ashore and has targeted the state park as a future home for the interconnection facility.

From Oct. 2, 2019, to Jan. 15, 2020, the Division of Parks & Recreation utilized an online survey to capture public comments regarding the proposed improvements at Fenwick Island State Park.

Out of 2,646 respondents, 64% visit the park once a month or less while 25% visit the park at least a few times per week, the survey shows. Nearly 75% owned property in Fenwick Island or one of the nearby surrounding coastal communities, while 21% did not live or work in the area.

The survey shows 478 requests to renovate the existing parking area or create additional parking facilities, 351 requests to renovate and expand bathhouse and restroom facilities, 144 requests to expand food concession opportunities and 113 requests to improve traffic patterns. Topping the list of amenities participants would like to

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see added to the park include walking paths to connect Fenwick Island, a nature center, food concessions, shade structures and observation areas.

Out of 2,239 responses, roughly half of survey participants said they believed the proposed plan would improve the traffic concerns at the park.

“Additional concerns were addressed related to the Skipjack project and additional traffic to the park for the amenity improvements,” a statement from the survey reads.

The public comment process also generated numerous questions about park improvements, the Skipjack offshore wind project and environmental impacts. Officials said the answers released on Wednesday “aim to clarify and distinguish the division’s role and the regulators’ role in the review of the Fenwick Island State Park project.”

Despite DNREC’s response this week, the agency stopped short of announcing any decision with regard to the wind developer’s use of Fenwick Island State Park for the interconnection facility. The agency said Ørsted’s proposal to invest in park improvements is separate from regulatory consideration of the wind farm, which is proposed to be developed regardless of the state park’s involvement.

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When In Doubt, Goal Should Be Seek Tolerance HOW WE SEE IT

On the same day just miles away, there were two well-intentioned events on seemingly opposite ends of the political spectrum. However, in many ways they were more similar than disparate.

In Berlin, more than 120 people turned out on a hot summer day for a Black Lives Matter march organized by the African American Coalition of Worcester County. The march began at Stephen Decatur Park and went to Stevenson United Methodist Church before turning around and heading back. It was a peaceful event and attended by considerably more white people than black. Marchers carried many pointed signs referencing the horrific death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. The sign messages included “White Silence Is Violence,” “Black Lives Matter, Listen To Them,” “Respect Existence Or Expect Resistance,” “Why Are You More Enraged By Damaged Property Than The Loss Of Black Lives,” “White Silence On The Shore Encourages Racism” and “A Good Conscience Is The Chamber Of Justice.”

Around the same time of the march a few miles away members of the Hogs for and Heroes Foundation were riding their bikes, joined by the Ocean City Jeep Club, in a planned show of sup-

port a-long Route 50 into Ocean City for a police presentation. All along the route the show of support for the police department was evident, and funds raised from the event will benefit families of police officers who have died in the line of duty.

Though on the surface these events seem to be supporting opposite messages, we view them as more alike than different. The participants in both events are passionate, involved and caring. They want to show support for their causes in symbolic ways. Both were peaceful displays organized and attended by honorable people passionate about their beliefs.

It’s acceptable to think both events are wonderful displays, personifying some of the best of human kind, while also not wholeheartedly supporting the intentions behind them. These events themselves were laudable, but the response to how the events were covered by this media outlet online spotlight a gross lack of tolerance for opposing viewpoints by extreme members of our society. Accusations of being anti-police and pro-Black Lives Matter because more pictures were posted of the march in Berlin blistered the comments section of posts last weekend. We will continue to take the high road on those

matters, but wish a bit of consideration was given by the social media fixated on flexing their muscles.

At the Berlin event, Pastor Robert Brooks said, “It’s obvious there is a racial problem, but the bigger problem is a love problem. If you love yourself and you love your neighbor as yourself, you get off his neck.” While we agree with Brooks, beyond love and respect for all kinds is the ever-present void of tolerance. It’s the extreme elements of both these groups on the national level and the reactive comments on social media to posts covering the events that are problematic.

There’s a tolerance problem. We are all unique individuals with contrasting views. We only become violently divided, however, when there’s an extreme inability to see the good in the opposing views. This unacceptance is to blame for much of our country’s divisiveness.

Tolerance and respect of viewpoints not shared can be taught one household at a time. A good place to start is agreeing to treat others how we want to be treated. If we can guarantee this, we can work through our differences in a respectful and tolerant fashion.

Without these principles, we have, well, what we have currently.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Efforts To Avoid 2nd Shutdown Important Editor: To all of you in Ocean City regardless of your position, owner, renter, worker, political, business owner, etc., I ask that we all take a step back and determine just how successful this attempt at a chance to get back to normal is going to be. Needless to say, there are two extremely different views on the subject of the Coronavirus -- 1. the CDC has gone overboard in its analysis of the severity of COVID-19 or 2. pay attention to what the CDC is telling you, it is in everyone's best interest. There are also two different attitudes. Number one being "I don't care if I get it" and number two, "I need to take precautions not only to keep from getting it, but to keep from spreading it."

Let's address only the first view. If you are correct and this is a bunch of hype, then the only major issue for you is the inconvenience. However, if you are incorrect, where do we stand as a community, especially if you fall in to the number one attitude? Where am I going with this? Recently while shopping in two different stores, I found the guidelines for entering and/or shopping ignored. In the first incident, while standing in line at a mall to enter the store, a gentleman and his wife came

in, without masks, and stood less than three feet behind me. In the second incident, I went into a grocery store and within the first four aisles, there were four people without masks.

As we all understand it, when shopping in a store, masks must be worn.

As to social distancing, the floors are marked with six-foot intervals. It's a nobrainer. Was it my responsibility to tell all of those people to put on masks or in the first incident, tell the two people to social distance? I don't think so. "No Mask … No enter."

And, social distancing must be respected and followed. It is the responsibility of the establishment to see to it the rules are not ignored. For the record, in both situations, the age bracket of the people fell into the 30's and 40's.

To the business owners, Mayor and City Council, if you think the first three months of the shutdown was hard on Ocean City, wait till it happens again.

Ocean City will not recover. I don't profess to have all the answers, but perhaps those establishments who don't enforce the rules should be fined. The reality of it is we cannot be worried about losing a customer or about hurting someone's feelings. If everyone is enforcing the rules, it will be well understood how the game is played. Estab-

lishing rules and guidelines for those attending bars fall into an entirely different category and I am very well aware of the complexity.

My husband and I have owned a condo in Ocean City for the past 14 years. When we were asked to please not come to Ocean City during the lockdown, if it was not our primary residence, we honored the request. For the good of all America, we need to open up, but open up with precaution and guidelines, not with arrogance and ignorance.

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No To Budget Cuts Editor: Dear Comptroller Franchot and Treasurer Kopp, the following organizations and elected officials are contacting you today over Gov. Hogan’s proposed budget that would be devastating to our state and municipal employees, especially here on the Eastern Shore. We are well aware of the damage COVID19 has caused to our state's economy and budget. However, the only way we are going to defeat the COVID-19 impact is to fund our frontline workers, who are critical to our recovery.

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support for the Eastern Shore and our economy, we are appealing to you to vote no on budget cuts, for the following reasons.

1. Other less damaging alternative cuts can be made.

2. Cutting State employee incomes during an economic recession/depression will take more money out of our local economies. This is crucial money that needs to be pumped back into the local economy, to keep our businesses afloat and our residents from falling further into economic chaos. We know, from the actions of the Federal Reserve, that now is the time to keep money flowing into our economy, not reducing it.

3. Cutting funds for our front-line workers during a pandemic is like not paying your water bill when your house is on fire. These are the workers who have been making sacrifices to keep everything running during this crisis. How can the governor even contemplate cutting their benefits and pay? That doesn’t say “Thank you” it is a slap in the face.

4. Your "no" vote will force a real discussion to take place about budget, and people, priorities, and how we can better serve all Maryland citizens.

5. Your "no" vote will give us crucial time, in order to foster conversation with elected leaders and residents around Maryland, to gain insight on what the real effects of these cuts will be. It is clear that anytime quick decisions are made, without the opportunity to obtain feedback from all stakeholders, there is the likelihood of some groups to be hurt. In this case, those groups are primarily the ones who were committed to their jobs and communities during this crisis.

6. Your "no" vote will show the residents of Maryland that you support the idea that our state government exists for the benefit of all of us, not just the powerful and wealthy.

7. Your "no" vote will show you can see through Gov. Hogan's supposed crisis, and that Maryland needs to make decisions based on facts and realities, not manufactured assumptions.

Based on these seven points, we urge you to vote “no” against this attack on our workers and communities.

You can stop this until a real conversation can occur. We, and so many others around the state, are counting on you!

Jared Schablein (The writer is the chair of Lower Shore Progressive Caucus. The letter was also signed by Michelle Gregory, Salisbury Councilperson; Bob Muehlenkamp, president, Our Revolution Maryland; David LeGrande, Our Revolution-Howard County; Cecilia Plante, president, Maryland Legislative Coalition; Kitty Maynard, Head Administrator, Kent and Queen Anne’s Indivisible; Chris Izzo, Our Revolution Western Maryland; Jacob Kravetz and Sheila Ruth, Our Revolution Baltimore; Chrissy Holt and Clayton Northcraft, AACO; Ron Pagano, Endeavor Dis-

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abled Advocacy; Suchitra Balachandran, Our Revolution Prince George’s; Susan Buyer and Toby Perkins, co-coordinators Indivisible Worcester; and Larry Stafford, executive director, Progressive Maryland.)

NAACP Address Concerns

Editor: As President of the Worcester County Branch of the NAACP, I have been contacted by many community members (both black and white) asking what is the NAACP doing about the “racial flyers” that some Worcester residents found in their driveways.

What We Know: Several residents in Ocean Pines, Berlin, West Ocean City and Stockton reported finding racist flyers from the Ku Klux Klan on their driveways last week. The Ocean Pines police investigated the incident. When a reporter called the North Carolina number, listed on the flyer, the phone was answered by a voicemail message from the Loyal White Knights (of the KKK).

What We Have Done: I have contacted the Ocean Pines Police, the Worcester County Sheriff and the Worcester County State’s Attorney. All have expressed their concern for this incident.

Police Chief David Massey, of Ocean Pines PD has been quoted as saying, “The only crime is littering.” So, without a way to prove who littered our county with this hate, there is no legal action that can be taken.

Thoughts: I have spent a great deal of time considering what should be done as a response to these flyers. Sometimes behaviors must be dealt with directly. Other times the ignorance speaks for itself and the less attention given the better. We do not know who distributed these flyers. If we did, they could be charged. The content is offensive and has no place in our society. Many believe that these flyers were brought into Worcester County and not distributed by individuals from our county. I pray that is the case! I believe that the vast majority of the residents of Worcester find this propaganda offensive. Ironically, the flyers were weighted down by cat litter, a product designed to absorb waste products. Cat litter was used to distribute a flyer that belongs nowhere but in the trash. Trash is offensive when it is anywhere, but in the trash can. Let’s remove these racists thoughts from our county and the world. Together let’s place them permanently where they belong, in the trash.

The racist flyer invites others to "join our struggle." Ironically, I continue saying the same thing to all residents of Worcester County. Join with the NAACP to make it clear that racism has no place in Worcester County (nor our nation or world). For information about joining the Worcester County Branch of the NAACP you can contact me at ivos4@aol.com.

Ivory P. Smith Sr. Berlin

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ought to leave the state where it is with reopening for another month. In fact, most in Ocean City seem content working under the restrictions in place currently given what’s happening in other areas including Delaware.

During a budget meeting this week, Hogan stressed vigilance was needed with the busiest holiday weekend of the year here. With the weather forecast ideal, Ocean City is going to see huge crowds. If the early weeks of the season are any indication, a large group of individuals are not going to be taking COVID-19 seriously. As Hogan mentioned, the immortal young people in their 20s are being shortsighted and only see their health as a concern. Hogan said, “In Maryland, restaurants and bars are open for seated service only at 50% capacity with strong physical distancing and sanitation protocols in place. Young people seem to feel bulletproof and many of them are ignoring the public health guidelines. The current infection rate among Marylanders under the age of 35 is now shockingly 52% higher than the rate of those who are 35 or older.”

Two parallel crises – public health and staffing -- appear to be the major stories of the summer in Ocean City. These are the main talking points, as most businesses simply try to provide the best service possible while being cognizant of all the safety precautions they must follow in the best interest of their staff and customers.

First, there’s the safety issues associated with COVID-19 and the vehemence businesses are facing from customers when they try to enforce current restrictions, such as wearing facial coverings indoors and social distancing courtesy. Some visitors carry a tremendous disdain for these health recommendations and are reacting angrily to wait staff and other employees who encourage following the guidelines in place. Some businesses even say it’s a public safety matter in some cases because customers are threatening staff members, not just a health safety issues.

Secondly, Ocean City restaurants are already overwhelmed with 50 percent indoor capacity and outdoor dining due to critically low staffing.

Some hotels are even not renting rooms all the time to allow some extra time for stretched housekeeping crews to get the job done in a safe fashion. The resort is learning first-hand how critical the foreign student workers are to the success of Ocean City. In some cases, I have heard stories of employees not showing up or threatening to walk out with an increase in pay demanded on the spot. It’s an incredibly difficult summer for most businesses. There’s no precedent for what’s happening this year, as operators and their staff are facing a perfect storm of impossible situations on busy days.

According to most operators I have been talking with off the record, they just want to continue on through the summer as is at this time. They are not wasting time worried about what the governor is going to do as far as reopening phases. Some fear increasing the capacity could put their staff’s health in jeopardy even if they could find more employees to handle the presumptive increase in business. At this point, the consensus seems to be to avoid going backwards and not seeing more restrictions.

For example, throughout this week, especially after Delaware rolled back some of its reopening efforts, messages from the tourism industry have stressed public awareness on safety protocols like masks and social distancing. On its Facebook page yesterday, Pickles Pub Ocean City wrote, “To our dearest friends and customers, we thank you for your continued patronage in this crazy time. Today we received a letter from our mayor and health department asking for all businesses to help keep OC open by enforcing the orders in place. Please help us by wearing a mask when standing and listening to our staff’s requests on social distancing.

We desperately want to remain open for the remainder, but we need everyone’s help and cooperation to do so. Thank you all, you are amazing and once again stop stealing our damn hand sanitizers.”

It’s been an interesting migration with crime over the last few weeks.

It’s largely happening away from the Boardwalk the last two weeks, as the large groups of individuals raising hell seemed to have dissipated for now.

Nonetheless, there’s still serious crimes occurring but most appear to be domestic in nature and involving drugs and alcohol.

There were two stabbings last weekend and another attempted stabbing in a domestic incident. At least two police officers were assaulted, including one officer who had to be treated at the hospital after getting punched in the face twice by a 29-year-old Bowie man who stormed out of a group of individuals and surprised the officer with a sucker punch.

Other serious offenses occurred as well, including an assault that took place Wednesday morning when three suspects jumped a group of people on 4th Street. The suspects are still being sought.

The point here is the crimes are still occurring, though not as high profile as a few weeks ago because they are not caught on video and posted online. It’s July now and it’s important these incidents remain a high-level concern at City Hall and not discounted as merely early-June concerns as has been done for years.

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e had our first beach day of the year last Saturday in Ocean City. In a word, it was just “weird.” Some of it was probably just Pam and I dealing with some post-quarantine concerns, but society just seems a bit off these days.

Though the weather was beautiful, everything and everyone just seemed different. Our first inclination of looming weirdness was the ride to the beach.

Seeing traffic was already backed up on Routes 50 and 90, we took the backway into Ocean City. As is typically the case on summer beach days, traffic was backed up at Assateague Road and Route 611. Once we got to second in line behind the stop sign, there was a vehicle in front of us unwilling to make the move. Since it was clear on several occasions, I was sure the driver was distracted by the other occupants and/or texting as she had her phone in her hand. We sat through numerous opportunities for her to head north on Route 611.

As I could see frustrated motorists behind us, I gave the motorist a quick honk of the horn to make her move. I could see in her sideview mirror she was laughing. She sat through another couple chances to get on the road intentionally. I resisted the urge to honk the horn again, but several motorists behind us gave her the business. She eventually did get on her way and sped away fast, extending the bird out the window to me and everyone else as she raced off. Beckett was quick to notice and my almost tween/future lawyer was defending the driver, bringing eye rolls from his parents in the front seat.

It was the first of several oddities.

There was the guy in his 30s swimming with a mask on. There was the large group of 20-somethings openly chugging alcohol without a care in the world. It could have been the guy I saw having an all-out shouting match

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In some ways, the odd sights and sounds were like any other beach day.

However, casual conversations with strangers and at least one unpleasant run-in confirmed people are edgy these days.

As soon as we arrived on the beach, we noticed a small group of women had their blankets spread out well beyond the amount of space they needed. I’m talking like 20 feet by 20 feet for three people. Beyond the area were four standup flamingo stakes put in square perimeter another 20 feet outside of their expansive blanket area.

Aside from assuming these folks were serious about social distancing, I admit to not thinking much of it at the time because the beach was not crowded. About a half hour after we arrived, a group was setting up for the day directly in front of them and near their flamingo markers. It was clear the alpha female of the group was bothered. She walked over to her flamingo and brought it in closer to her area, remarking to the group, “it’s a [expletive deleted] pandemic in case you didn’t know.”

The father in the group asked the woman to watch her language. An argument ensued, and the woman ended up giving the group the finger and even sent one our group’s way because she felt we set up too close to her flamingo, too. Remember the flamingoes were set up a good 20 feet from their blanket and chair area. As she walked away, the woman turned over her shoulder and told us to just

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wait until the rest of her group arrived.

I admit it was unnerving in this current climate of extreme overreactions and moral degradation.

As our punishment of sort for getting too close, the woman and her group danced to their far too loud music as they consumed far too many Truly cans. The group eventually settled when they realized we would not be engaging.

One thing that did stick throughout the day was Beckett’s fondness for retelling the story of the language the woman used. He believed it was untruthful not to explain in exact detail what was said and the motion the woman made in our direction. He also retold the story with the driver earlier in the day a few times.

Some unwelcomed normalcy was brought to the day by Carson, who began pointing toward the dunes at 4 p.m. and became increasingly insistent and annoying within 30 minutes.

Shortly after 5 p.m. we were headed home. It was not worth a meltdown. I admit to being bitter about the whole thing.

For the first couple minutes of the ride home, Beckett expressed agitated over his brother’s inflexibility, saying familiar comments we have gotten to know well over the years. It was hard to disagree with his comments. His fixation on his brother’s shortcomings soon gave way to keeping an eye out on nearby motorists and hoping an exchange would take place similar to the one on our way to the beach.

It was not to be for him on this ride home. It was boring and uneventful, which is what I seem to strive for these days in all aspects of life.

(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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Inlet Eye’s addition to Trimper’s Rides was held last Saturday. The nearly 150-foot tall Ferris wheel features a 10-minute ride inside 36 enclosed gondolas. Boasting 33,000 LED lights with 254,000 individual points of light, the Inlet Eye is one of the tallest structures in Ocean City and will mesmerize audiences both riding and admiring from afar. Trimper’s coordinated with Wood Entertainment owner Michael Wood to bring the attraction to Ocean City. Pictured above left, from left, are Congressman Andy Harris, Trimper’s Board members Scott Savage and Antoinette Bruno, Mayor Rick Meehan, Councilman Tony DeLuca, Senator Mary Beth Carozza and County Commission President Joe Mitrecic. Pictured above right, from left, are Joyce Trimper, wife of the late Daniel Trimper, III and new Trimper’s Board members Laura Miner, Antoinette Bruno, Wendy Di Buo and Scott Savage.

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Fenwick Council Approves $2.3M Operating Budget

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Town leaders have adopted a $2.3 million operating budget and a $110,389 capital budget for the coming fiscal year.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve the fiscal year 2021 operating and capital improvement budgets.

The spending plan includes an operating budget of $2,369,802. Property taxes, rental tax, transfers from other funds account for more than 60% of proposed revenues. Expenditures include $838,384 for the Fenwick Island Police Department, $430,717 for general government, $387,982 for administration and $349,228 for lifeguards.

Town Manager Terry Tieman told the council last week the budget did not include fee increases. A new town position was also deferred.

“We tried to control our costs as mu-

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ch as possible because of the pandemic,” she said.

The coming year’s budget also includes $110,389 for capital projects, a bulk of which would be funded using realty transfer tax revenues. Projects include a town code rewrite for $45,000,

town hall cedar shake replacement for $20,000 and pipe and valve replacement for $17,000.

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean said she would not support the budget brought before council. She highlighted the economic uncertainties brought on

by the COVID-19 pandemic and noted her opposition to the use of realty transfer tax revenues in covering operating and capital expenses, among other things.

“I cannot vote for this proposed budget because I think it is overly ambitious and optimistic,” she said.

Councilman Richard Mais, however, disagreed.

“So far, it doesn’t look like we are going to be taking a big hit,” he said.

“Many of our income sources have not been affected by the virus. We don’t have sales tax, we don’t have taxes on our businesses other than a small amount for licenses and things like that.

I think this is a good budget. I think the town did a good job taking into consideration where we might see some shortfalls in income and that’s included in this budget.”

The council voted 6-1, with Carmean opposed, to approve the fiscal year 2021 operating and capital improvement budgets.

The council last week also approved its fee schedule for the new year.

“You may see a difference between this year and last year, and I believe that’s $100 for the bonfire [permit],” Tieman said. “That was raised in the current year’s budget and didn’t go into effect until Jan. 1.”

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BERLIN – With over 66% of the workforce working from home, businesses must adapt technology to support both in-office and remote workers. This week Cards Technology CEO Sam Card shares recommendations for managing technology and migrating to the cloud.

Q. Now that many businesses have shifted to fully or partially remote workforces, how have you seen employee expectations change as a result?

A. Employees expect companies to provide them with technology that allows them to be productive. At a minimum, most employees today want the ability to work remotely on up-todate equipment that is secured properly and gives them access to the data necessary to do their jobs effectively. In fact, a Microsoft poll showed 60% of employees expect employers to provide the latest, most secure technology.

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motely. Now, at least 66% are working remotely. Employees are enjoying a more flexible schedule and not having a commute. This means more businesses are going to be supporting distributed workforces from now on.

Q. How should businesses set up technology remotely for at-home workers?

A. Communication is key to setting up an effective distributed workforce, but getting the right equipment to a dispersed team can be challenging. The best way to handle this is to provide laptops to your employees regardless of where they work – in the office or at home.

We use Windows Autopilot to streamline the laptop setup process.

With Autopilot, permissions, data access and apps are assigned based on an employee’s job role and individual identity, not on the specific machine they are working on. When an employee leaves, that same laptop can be shipped to a new employee who can simply log in and the device will be configured according to their login information.

There is no need for an IT person to be on SAM CARD hand, although it’s best to have a help desk available to answer questions.

Q. How does rolling out a Microsoft 365 solution to a distributed workforce differ from an in-office rollout?

A. Regardless of where you are deploying, letting your employees know the plan in advance is key to a successful migration. At Cards, when we are rolling out to a distributed workforce, we have support teams available by both phone and email. Cloud migration must be a well-thought-out plan and often begins with moving an email exchange server to the cloud first, with file server data following.

Because we use Autopilot, employees initiate the remote setup by simply logging into their computers. Then, we are available remotely to help and answer any questions that arise.

Once we’ve planned the migration with a specified cutover date to the cloud, we move data from exchange to Office 365. All email and Microsoft apps move to the cloud so business information can be accessed from anywhere.

Migration can be confusing, and you must plan ahead. Preparing now makes your business more nimble and able to manage situations, like a pandemic lockdown and everything that comes with it, later.

(The writer can be reached at SCard@cards-tech.com. To learn more about Cards Technology, visit www.cards-tech.com.)

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Sound System Upgrade Planned For Fenwick Town Hall

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FENWICK ISLAND – Citing the need audio improvements, the town council voted last week to spend more than $6,000 for a sound system upgrade project.

The Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously last Friday to upgrade its sound system in town hall.

Town Manager Terry Tieman said the project, expected to cost $6,335, will include additional wireless microphones and system upgrades.

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“We are at the maximum capacity for microphones in the current system,” she said.

Tieman told the council the new sound system would improve audio capabilities during in-person and virtual town council meetings.

Since March, the town council has held its monthly meetings via teleconference. Some residents, however, have complained about their inability to hear

councilmembers’ comments.

“We have had a couple people telling us they’ve had a difficult time hearing through the Zoom conferences,” Tieman said. “I think this will help address that and set us up for expansion in the future.”

Tieman noted that sound system upgrades were included in the fiscal year 2021 capital plan. With the approval of sound system upgrades at town hall, the project will be removed from the planning document for next year.

The council last week also voted unanimously to spend no more than $6,000 for a bathymetric survey of the Little Assawoman Bay. Councilman Bernie Merritt, chair of the town’s dredging committee, noted the survey would allow a long-awaited bay dredging project to move forward in Fenwick.

“We were hoping that DNREC would give us the survey at their cost, but because of COVID and their backlog it could be at least a year before we did this …,” he said. “Once we get this survey done we can go ahead and move forward and get a dredging cost. So I’m asking the council approve a fee that we go ahead and get a private company to do this survey relatively quickly so we

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can get a cost.”

Last August, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to negotiate a contract with Anchor QEA for engineering services related to the dredging project, which is expected to address shoaling in the back bay system and clear between 3,000 and 4,000 linear feet of channel.

Additionally, roughly 12,000 cubic feet of dredged material will be moved to another site for reuse. To that end, the town began working with the Carl M. Freeman Companies to relocate the material to one of its properties.

Officials last week noted the town received an $5,000 cost estimate from Anchor QEA, a Lewes-based engineering firm, to complete the bathymetric survey. Councilman Bill Weistling, however, suggested adding a maximum price to the project.

“I think just to play it safe we put it as not to exceed $6,000,” he said.

Councilman Richard Mais noted the town would use funds set aside for dredging and sidewalk projects.

“We have, fortunately, started last year putting aside [money], and each fund has about $90,000,” he said.

With no further discussion, the council voted 7-0 to approve the additional cost for the bathymetric study.

“This is time sensitive,” Councilwoman Vicki Carmean said, “so we need to support it.”

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BERLIN – After working with Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources earlier this spring to ensure water quality sampling could begin with COVID-19 protocols in place, Assateague Coastal Trust’s (ACT) water monitoring program was able to begin the 2020 sampling season in late May. Each week since, ACT has collected critical water quality data and water samples from sites along the St. Martin River, Isle of Wight and Assawoman Bays, Turville Creek, and Herring Creek to supplement the ocean beaches monitored by Worcester County and the Assateague National Seashore.

By monitoring variables such as pH, dissolved oxygen, water clarity, and analyzing water samples for the presence of enterococci, ACT keeps the public routinely updated on the health of local waterways throughout the busy summer season on the ACT website www.ACTforBays.org and with their 'smart phone app' The Swim Guide.

“Our water monitoring program has been collecting and reporting on the water quality of our coastal bays since 2012. It’s a service that we believe is very important, not only to ensure the health of these waterways is protected, but also to ensure the health of those that recreate on the water isn’t jeopardized,” said Swim Guide Program Coordinator and Communications Director Billy Weiland.

ACT reports the data and bacteria results to the public each week through several platforms, including the data page at ActForBays.org/data, and on SwimGuide, a free smartphone app that users may download to access water quality information for waterways in their area.

"We also include ocean swimming beach bacteria data for Ocean City and Assateague Island that is reported on the Worcester County and Accomack county websites in the Swim Guide app," said Weiland.

To date, Weiland says that at the 10 back bay sites ACT monitors, the data suggests relatively healthy and safe waters throughout the coastal bays.

"Water clarity and dissolved oxygen levels are all looking good," he said, “but what we generally see is that, at those sites further upstream from the

A map of the sites tested for water sampling in the coastal bays is pictured from the The Swim Guide app.

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BERLIN – A local nonprofit will host three summer camps in a virtual format this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In July, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) – a National Estuary Program that protects and conserves the watershed of Maryland’s coastal bays – will host three virtual day camps that feature hands-on, interactive activities with educators and scientists.

While the nonprofit will continue to host in-person camps through the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department in late July and late August, Environmental Coordinator Liz Wist said MCBP has developed virtual camps for three different age groups during

the first full week in July.

Using the videoconferencing platform Zoom, kids ages 7 to 13 will have an opportunity to learn about the Coastal Bays watershed. Registered campers will also be given an activity box filled with all the materials they will need for their day at camp.

“We just really wanted to provide an opportunity and see what the response would be,” she said. “What started as an idea in response to coronavirus has slowly warped into something much more.”

Since introducing the virtual camps, Wist said several local and out-of-state youth campers have signed up to participate.

“We now have a chance to reach youth that may not have the ability to even travel to our bays, so we actually

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have about six youth campers from out of state, one as far as Missouri … ,” she said. “I think it also extends to those who can’t normally participate in in-person summer camps because of autoimmune or other illnesses. It gives them an awesome opportunity to engage in hands-on activities about our coastal bays.”

The first session, “Fantastic Feathers and Fins,” will be held on July 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. for children ages 7-8. The second session, “Crazy Creatures of the Coastal Bays,” will be held on July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 9-11. The third session, “What Lies Beneath,” will be held on July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 12-13.

“Each age group has different lessons,” Wist said, “so each camp is struc-

tured differently.”

Wist said activity boxes – which could include a nature journal, magnifying glass, specimen jar and identification pages – will be delivered to campers before virtual day camps begin. Guardians will also receive information on the Zoom link and parental guidance.

“A lot of students now, due to the way this spring was structured, are used to online virtual platforms,” she said. “Because of that, we thought this would be successful.”

Wist explained each camp session will be limited to 10 participants. Each session will feature activities, breakout lessons, guest appearances and videos.

“We view this as a big smorgasbord of fun opportunities, so we are going to complement the camp by making some videos of us out in the field,” she said.

“We don’t want to just give them lessons, but we also want them to see the ecosystems we engage in.”

Registration is $15 per camper and will include an activity box of materials.

For more information, contact Liz Wist at lwist@mdcoastalbays.org.

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Page 58 BERLIN – The following represents a series of press releases and announcements recognizing local students’ achievements.

•Stephen Decatur High School junior Houston Phillips finished first place in the state in the Economic Education Stock Market Game. Phillips set a school record, earning a return of over 90% on a $100,000 virtual investment.

The program is sponsored by the SIFMA Foundation, an independent educational corporation which has served more than 17 million students since 1977.

Phillips participated in the program as a student in business teacher Kurt Marx's Advanced Marketing course.

•Lexi Mathabel of Ocean City graduated with Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University. She was also named to the school’s Dean List. More than 5,000 students graduated with bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for spring semester 2020.

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•The following residents were recently named to the Dean's List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2020 semester: Elsa Quillin of Berlin, Ethan King of Delmar and Carey Hickman of Pocomoke City.

In order to achieve Dean's List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.

•Cedar Crest College celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually this year by providing students with a message from President Elizabeth Meade, posting online pictures, and creating a website dedicated to them. Among the graduates was Guadalupe Guzman, of Selbyville, who earned with a degree in Public Health.

•Lauren Grow of Selbyville, Del., a sophomore Intelligence Analysis major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

•College of Charleston congratulated more than 2,600 students who were named to the President's List and Dean's List for Spring 2020. The following local students earned honors: Max Bisaha of Berlin, who was named to the Dean's List and is majoring in Political Science; Molly McCormick of Berlin, who was named to the Dean's List and is majoring in Psychology; Rachael Weidman of Berlin, who was named to the President's

July 3, 2020 List and is majoring in Psychology; and Maya Ziashakeri of Berlin, who was named to the President's List and is majoring in Exercise Science.

•Ryan Murphy of Berlin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from College of Charleston in May 2020. Murphy was among the more than 1,500 students who received degrees.

•Kyla Walker of Berlin graduated from Hood College in May with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics.

•Sarah Ashmore, a native of Bethany Beach, Del., has been named to the Emerson College Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. Ashmore is majoring in journalism and is a member of the Class of 2021. The requirement to make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

•Jillian Griggs of Berlin, was among a select group of outstanding students named to the spring 2020 Dean's List at Adelphi University.

•Matthew Kinsey of Berlin has earned Dean's List honors for the Spring 2020 semester at Mount St. Mary's University, achieving this accomplishment despite transitioning to online learning midway through the semester due to the coronavirus pandemic.

•Ocean City resident Whitney Van Kirk has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the spring 2020 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Van Kirk is a writing rhetoric and technical communication major.

•Jillian Griggs, of Berlin, was among a select group of outstanding students named to the fall 2019 Dean's List at Adelphi University.

•James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the spring 2020 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above.

The high achieving students were Caroline Pasquariello of Berlin and Corinne Krasner of Berlin.

•The University of Alabama awarded some 6,326 degrees this spring.

Among the graduates was Lauren Dykes of Berlin, who received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration.

•Laila Mirza of Ocean Pines made the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

•Julia Hill, of Ocean Pines, graduated with an Educational Technology, EdD from Boise State University on May 9.

•Lauren A. Lapenna of Selbyville graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Lapenna was among more than 4,007 students who received degrees awarded in May. She was also named to the school’s Dean List.

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clude Emma Beachley of Berlin, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and plans to study Social Work and Health Sciences; Hannah Burke of Ocean City, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and plans to study Biology and Business Administration; Branden Manuel of Berlin, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School; Andrew Mathews of Berlin, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School who plans to study Psychology and Theatre Arts.

•Sarah Flakowitz of Berlin has earned a Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 178,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.

•Ross Dickerson, of Berlin, graduated from The University of Tampa on May 9. Dickerson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management.

•Chadwick Fischer, a Nichols College student from Berlin, achieved Dean's List status for the spring 2020 semester at Nichols College, which ended in May. The Dean's List and President's List give recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. In order to be included on the Dean's List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and must have received no grades below B- during the semester.

•Josephine Grimes, of Selbyville, has been named to Moore College of Art & Design's Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester. Grimes is a Fine Arts major.

•The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Karen Jimenez De Ocampo of Selbyville at Salisbury University; John Bunke of Ocean City at Salisbury University; and Emma Hancock of Ocean City at Salisbury University.

•John Douds Jr. of Selbyville, Del., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Douds was initiated at University of Delaware.

•Jason Chrysanthis of Berlin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources during commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont.

•Michael Kanavy has been named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing

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•A total of 1,101 students, including Eduardo Perez Cruz of Selbyville, Del., received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

•Casey Rae Baron, of Berlin, is among the more than 5,400 candidates at the University of Mississippi who graduated during a live, virtual celebratory event in May. Baron, a Risk Management and Insurance major, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the School of Business Administration.

•William J. Ransone of Selbyville graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

•More than 2,300 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for

the Spring 2020 semester, including Patrick Miller, a Operations and Supply Chain Management major from Ocean City, and Hannah Slacum, a Marine Science major from Ocean City.

•Some 25 Worcester County students recently graduated from Salisbury University as part of the fall 2019 graduating class. They were among the 741 students who received 636 bachelor’s degrees, 100 master’s degrees and five doctoral degrees during a ceremony at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

Berlin area residents include Brooks Decker, B.A., communication arts; Matthew Krall, B.S., chemistry; Connor McGee, B.S., information systems; Michelle Meehan, B.S. accounting, cum laude; Ashley Mertz, M.Ed., curriculum and instruction; Joshua Moyer, B.S., computer science; Kayla Mozeik, B.S., elementary education, magna cum laude; William Neville, B.S., marketing, summa cum laude; Adam Payne, M.-

Page 59 Ed., educational leadership; Jared Rabel, B.A., political science; Jaimie Ridgely, Ed.D., contemporary curriculum; Brooke Schulz, D.N.P.; and Douglas Wehrle, B.S., management.

Ocean City area residents include Claire Bowersox, B.S.N.; Charles Messick, B.S., interdisciplinary studies; Lee Messick, B.S., marketing; and Marley Parsons, B.F.A., magna cum laude; Kaitlyn Sroka, B.S.N. Pocomoke area residents include McKenzie Beauchamp, B.A., environmental studies, magna cum laude; and Megan Miller, Ed.D., contemporary curriculum.

Whaleyville area residents include Ciara Collins, B.A., psychology; and Augustus Esham, B.A., communication arts, cum laude.

Other area residents include Edwin Halter, B.A., interdisciplinary studies, of Girdletree; Blaire Jackson, M.S., applied health physiology, of Newark; and Hettie Epison, B.F.A., cum laude, of Snow Hill.

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SALISBURY – The Builders and Remodelers Association of Delaware (BRAD), formerly the Home Builders Association of Delaware, awarded recently its 2020 Regal Awards, recognizing excellence in Delaware Home Building. Becker Morgan Group was honored to receive the Best Residential Addition/Alteration over $50,000 for a Rehoboth Beach, Del. home.

The transformative interior and exterior makeover encompassed the entire house, creating a dramatic coastal contemporary facade and a destination designed for gathering. To accomplish the homeowner’s vision of a spacious entertaining space, the design team needed to think outside the box, literally. Nearly the entire roof was removed to raise ceiling heights and create a rooftop entertainment space with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The new living space maximizes flow and function while unifying the indoor and outdoor spaces with a fully retractable window wall, inviting guests to take in views of the ocean. The design team worked diligently to ensure they created both horizontal and vertical openness in the new space. In addition to an expanded living space, a renovated kitchen, new main entrance, outdoor deck, and elevator were all a part of this project.

A home designed by Becker Morgan Group in North Bethany Beach, Delaware also received the BRAD Best Luxury Custom Home over $400,000.

Wound Care Center Awarded SALISBURY – Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) physicians, leaders and clinicians were again honored recently with the Center of Distinction Award, which was presented to Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 92 percent within 28 median days to heal. There were 601 centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award and 367, including PRMC’s, achieved the honor.

“Peninsula Regional Health System and PRMC are pleased to offer exceptional wound care services for the community we serve. It is an honor to accept this national Center of Distinction Award on behalf of the dedicated wound care professionals in the Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center,” said Cindy Lunsford, Executive Vice President & COO, Peninsula Regional Health System and

Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

The Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center is a member of the Healogics network of nearly 600 Wound Care Centers® and provides access to benchmarking data and proven experience treating approximately 2.5 million chronic wounds.

Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds, which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time. Leading edge treatments at the Center include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. The Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100 percent oxygen to help progress the healing of the wound.

“Patients seeking advanced wound care for chronic wounds can feel confident when receiving treatment at the Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center.

Our team of dedicated providers, clinicians and office staff, strive for excellence in healing chronic wounds. It is an honor to be part of such a great team where healing patients is our passion,” said Reid.

Sales Associate Honored OCEAN CITY – Nancy Reither of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of REAL Trends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, a ranking report produced by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International. Reither ranked number 11 for the state of Maryland by volume with $32,235,327 closed sales. She ranked 16th for transaction sides with 71.2 closed sidNANCY REITHER es.

REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranks over 14,500 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2019. All production numbers are independently verified by a third party to ensure accuracy and report integrity.

“Congratulations to Nancy Reither who made the America’s Best list,” says Tom Ferry, owner and founder of Tom Ferry International. "I have the pleasure of working with successful real estate professionals day in and day out, and I know all the hard work, late nights, and huge effort that goes into achieving such incredible results.”

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The Worcester County NAACP Car Prayer Vigil for George Floyd, held on June 5, was hosted by Rev. Betty Smith of Tyree AME Church. NAACP President Ivory Smith is pictured with his daughter, Natasha Smith, welcoming approximately 75 cars to the service. Eight racially-diverse religious leaders shared their message of hope and solidarity following the tragic death of George Floyd. The prayer vigil ended with a moving rendition of “Wade in the Water” sung by Dr. Roxie Dennis Acholonu, ambassadors for Christ International Ministries. All cars then blew their horns nine times in a symbolic recognition of Floyd’s final minutes.

The Ocean City Lions Club donated $5,000 to US Kennels to support its mission of helping disabled vets while saving shelter animals. The program rescues, rehabilitates and trains dogs in advanced obedience and medical tasks. Pictured, from left, are Past President Norm Cathell, 1st Vice President Mike Hooper, US Kennel President Mirela Hardy, founder Chris Hardy, Head Trainer Dan Ray Atkinson, US Kennels Ladies President Anne Marie Atkinson and OC Lions President John Topfer. Pictured in front are Gus, Brody and Ace. Submitted Photos

Community partners, including members of the Maryland Moms Demand Action Eastern Shore local group, rallied outside the Salisbury Government Office Building on June 16 when a vote for the Second Amendment Preservation Resolution for Wicomico County was scheduled. While County Sheriff Mike Lewis withdrew the resolution from the agenda, gun safety advocates say they will continue to monitor the county's intentions. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families.

Artist Jessica Schlegel of Salisbury has completed a four-sided mural on the utility box at Wicomico Street and Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City depicting local scenes and celebrating the resort. The ongoing utility box painting project is part of the Art League of Ocean City’s outreach mission and the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Public Art Program.

The Kiwanis Food Drive helped to re-supply the Diakonia Food Pantry last month. Kiwanis members Diane Denk, Diane Sparzak and Sue Wineke, were in the Ocean Pines Community Center parking lot to accept donations. Thanks to the community and Kiwanis member donations, three vehicles were filled with non-perishables, which were immediately delivered to the Diakonia shelter in West Ocean City.

The Masked Superhero Project is a coordinated effort by Rotary International District 7630, which includes 39 clubs and 1,500 Rotarians in the State of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland to assist in the fight against the spread of the COVID 19 virus pandemic. In the month of April and May, District Rotarians and supporters contributed $38,000-plus to deliver 22,500 PPE masks to 15 hospitals and 6,000 masks to Easter Seals within the Rotary District. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club along with Southern Sussex Rotary Club participated in this project by supplying and delivering 450 surgical masks and 480 KN95 masks to Atlantic General Hospital. Pictured, from left, are Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club President Cliff Berg, Amy Senseny of Southern Sussex Rotary Club and Jan Greiger of Atlantic General Hospital.

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SELBYVILLE, Del. – The Freeman Stage recently announced the first two weeks of performances for its 13th season, which will feature local and regional artists and have a reduced capacity to comply with physical distancing guidelines.

This season will kick on Thursday, July 9, with Lower Case Blues for a special sponsor event. The lineup will include other local favorites, such as Lauren Glick Band and Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis, as well as regional acts like Technicolor Motor Home: A Steely Dan Tribute. Young Audience Series programming will start July 11 with Cascading Carlos, the Juggler and will run through Sept. 5 with free weekly children’s events at 10 a.m. on Saturdays.

Public on-sale began at 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 2. The nonprofit — located in Selbyville, Del. — hopes to roll out the rest of the season in two-week intervals as planning will be ongoing.

In addition to a reduced capacity, the nonprofit announced a few safety changes to its policies due to COVID19. To accommodate as many patrons as possible while adhering to physical distancing guidelines, attendance is being sold in pods rather than individual tickets, which will have seating for up to four individuals.

Additionally, all attendees of a pod will need to be present before they can enter the venue.

Patrons will also be required to wear a mask upon entry, exit and moving around the venue — though once seated, it may be removed. The venue is also implementing a clear bag policy this season to limit physical contact associated with traditional bag searches.

“Presenting a season of the arts in accordance with government and public health guidelines is not without its challenges, but for our staff and Board of Directors, it was important to offer live arts experiences to the community this summer,” said Patti Grimes, executive director.

As an arts nonprofit, the support of Freeman Stage sponsors — including its Season Sponsors, Sodoka Inc., Sara Chase Carlson and Schell Brothers — and donors are as important as ever in continuing to provide arts access to the region.

The Freeman Stage is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, which partners to present memorable performances and provide inspired arts education for all. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Among the bands tapped to perform this month at the Freeman Stage are Lower Case Blues, left, and the Lauren Glick Band.

In addition to the regional bands, a Young Audience Series will be held weekly at the venue through Labor Day weekend.

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with Scott Lenox Greetings all and Happy Independence Day weekend. It’s hard to believe the 4th of July is already upon us and even though it will be different than most 4ths, it is still an exciting time in and around Ocean City. There won’t be any fireworks on land this year, but hopefully anglers get to enjoy some fishing fireworks with good weather and great catches.

Last week was another good week of fishing and the weather allowed for fishing every single day. I’m hoping for more of it as we move further into the season. Offshore fishing was definitely hit or miss last week as calm weather allowed for everyone and their brother to get out to the fishing grounds. There were still plenty of fish caught, but calm seas and lots of boat traffic will usually push fish down from feeding and leave boats with just a couple of shots at hungry yellowfin and bigeye tuna. Sometimes the best tactic is to head to a spot that won’t be as crowded and hope for the best. I had the pleasure of fishing with Svend Sheppard and his crew on board Rhonda’s Osprey with Captain Joe Drosey and mates Aaron and Mich-

ael last week. We had an awesome day that should make for a great new episode of Hooked on OC. Captain Joe made the call to go to a not so popular spot where there would be less boats and it paid off in dividends. We went seven for seven with some healthy yellowfins in the 35- to 50-pound class and everyone went home with a nice bag of tuna fish.

There were some nice bigeye tuna fish caught in the offshore canyons last week anywhere from 100 to about 1,000 fathoms both north and south of the Poorman’s. One of the better fish of the week was caught by the crew of Fish On with Captain Andrew Dotterweich when they landed a fat 185 pounder. Hopefully, these fish stick around for a few more weeks to help make the Ocean City Tuna Tournament interesting.

Bottom fishing over ocean structure for sea bass has been surprisingly good for this late into the summer and now we’ve got the added bonus of flounder showing up a little earlier than normal.

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Captain Andrew Dotterweich and mate Jake Emche of the Fish On put these guys on a 185-pound bigeye and a nice yellowfin tuna.

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Top left, this angler got to catch and release a big sand tiger shark while fishing with Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters. Top middle, Coen Bell was fishing with Captain Chris Little of the Talkin’ Trash when his crew boxed 14 yellowfins and he released the first white marlin for a junior angler for the Ocean City Marlin Club. Top right, Captain Dan Stauffer of the Fin Chaser put this group on six yellowfin tuna and a white marlin release. Above left, Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star put this lucky angler on a jumbo sea bass. Above right, I had the pleasure of fishing with Svend Sheppard and his crew on board Rhonda’s Osprey with Captain Joe Drosey for a new episode of Hooked on OC where we boxed seven nice yellowfin tuna.

Opposite page top left, Tim Bielaski, Kevin Wimsatt, Dave Frederick and Connor Frederick were fishing on their private boat Current Situation when they boated a 167-pound bigeye tuna and a 52-pound longfin tuna. Opposite page, top right, Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler put this angler on a limit of keeper flounder last week. Middle left, Captain Kane Bounds of the Fish Bound has been catching some jumbo flounder up to seven pounds while fishing over ocean structure. Middle right, Donny Post and Even Achenbach were fishing with Rusty Daub when they caught some of the first triggerfish that I’ve seen this year. Bottom left, this crew had a great day catching five keeper flounder with Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service. Bottom right, Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break put these lucky anglers on a keeper flounder and three black drum.

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FROM PAGE 67 water, but this year we are still seeing very good fishing for the bottom fishing fleet. Inshore party and charter boats are enjoying plenty of sea bass action with some limits of 15 fish for some lucky fishermen. Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star was seeing a few limits of sea bass on one piece of structure while Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler saw a couple of limits of flounder on another piece. It’s rare when we see such good fishing for both species at the same time, and no one is complaining.

Fishing around the north and south jetties has improved over the past cou-

ple of weeks and now anglers are seeing a nice mixed bag of rockfish, tautog, sheepshead, black drum and even flounder. The rockfish are being caught mostly at the tip of the jetties on artificial lures like bucktails, Gotcha plugs and Roy Rigs. Tautog and sheepshead are falling for live sand fleas and crab baits on the perimeter of both jetties and the flounder are being caught on minnows, shiners and Gulp baits over sandy bottom just off of the rocks.

Maryland tautog season is open as of July 1 with a two fish per person bag limit and a size limit of 16 inches.

Back bay flounder fishermen are glad to have some decent flounder fishing back after a couple of weeks of poor to so-so action. Rain and consistent winds had bay water very dirty for a week or so, but thanks to several tide changes

with clean ocean water things have greatly improved. There are way more throwback sized fish under 16 1/2” than there are keeper sized fish, but there are plenty of fish in the bay. I’ve had reports from the north end of the Thorofare all the way down to the Verrazanno bridge behind Assateague Island with the best action coming from the Inlet and Route 50 Bridge area north to the Thorofare. The Fish in OC Dale Timmons’ Deadly Double has still been producing for lots of anglers and the Double Trouble is coming on strong. Both of these rigs baited with Gulp or live minnows will do the trick this time of year.

Fish anywhere from 6 feet down to 25 feet with a drift of .5 to 1.5 knots.

This weekend is the 38th Annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament put on by the Ocean City Marlin Club. This is a fish

two of three-day event with categories for billfish release, bluefin tuna specifically, tuna and dolphin. The bluefin category is separate from the tuna category that will include bigeye, yellowfin and longfin tuna all together. Scales action will take place on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City from 5 to 7:30 p.m. You do not have to be a member of the Ocean City Marlin Club to fish this event, but if you are a boat member it’s free to enter. For more information you can call the club at 410-213-1613.

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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Studying The Waves Before Jumping In A Good Safety Tip GUARDING THE BEACH

BY DAMIEN SANZOTTI

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OCEAN CITY – If you ever watch experienced surfers before they go out, you will notice they spend some time on the beach studying the waves. Beachgoers should follow suit by spending the first 10-15 minutes after arriving surveying the conditions and speaking to the lifeguard on duty.

Often people come out to the beach, drop their belongings and head straight into the ocean. Unfortunately for some this first entry is a dive into an unknown depth, resulting in a serious neck injury.

It’s much better to be patient and survey the conditions.

Or in other cases, as soon as they attempt to swim, people find themselves confronted with a dangerous set of waves or strong currents. Not only may the waves and currents cause problems, but the depth of the water is also a concern for diving headfirst or riding waves. Remember to check the depth of the water

by entering “feet first, the first time,” and never turn your back to the incoming waves. You may not realize the true danger of letting a wave hit you in the back as you stand facing shore, but the impact force of a wave is no less severe than being in a rear-end collision in your car and no one wants that to happen.

Make sure you and your family are aware of the dangers before entering the water. Daily conditions of the ocean are governed by swell direction, wind velocity, tides, ocean bottom (bathymetry) and prevailing weather conditions. Since conditions can vary drastically from day to day, and even from morning to afternoon, it is a good idea to make sure you discuss the conditions with the lifeguard on duty.

It is only after you have sufficiently surveyed the scene, gathered information on ocean conditions, talked with your Surf Rescue Technician and you feel it is safe based on your ability that it is appropriate to actually go swimm-ing.

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OCBP ALUMNI OF THE WEEK

(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 – Many of the guards who have been on the Ocean City Beach Patrol joined it as a summer job in between semesters at school. Most have found it to be a great experience that gave them their very first taste of real responsibility, which shaped their lives.

And at some point, "real life" and regular jobs would pull them away from the beach.

Chris Hare was an exception.

After graduating Parkville High School in 1983, Hare had no intention of heading to Ocean City. Instead, he enlisted. Trained as a United States Air Force combat loadmaster, he flew on C-130s for the Maryland Air National Guard where he "performed both airdrops and in flight functions as an aircrew loadmaster on the Hercules."

For nearly 10 years, Hare flew into "over 20 countries and received 8 mil-

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That would be his story, until he "met an OCBP crew chief who was also attending Towson University," who told him about summers guarding in Ocean City. He convinced Hare that, given his athletic abilities, he should go ahead and try out for the patrol.

Ready for the challenge, Hare headed to the beach and "in early summer 1986, I tried out for the OCBP and made the team. I had to commute back and forth from Baltimore for some weekends and a few week days."

Hare was now working two very demanding jobs at once.

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But one rescue that always stands out in his mind, was a bit more humorous.

"I had just finished bringing back a drink to the guard on 28th Street. He had been blowing the whistle and signaling to a woman who was being pulled into the open Atlantic Ocean from a powerful eastbound wind,” Hare said. “When it was obvious she wasn't moving in, I went out to make the pull.

I swam extremely far out to make the pull, only to realize she wasn't coming in because she was too afraid of a school of black porpoises swimming around her. I brought her in safely and at the end of the rescue, I was given a standing ovation by the beach crowd."

Working two demanding jobs at once was tough, but Hare was up for the challenge. Of his days on the beach, protecting the lives of the people who trusted him to be there, Hare firmly believed that "the OCBP meant I was part of an elite team of water rescuers with a long history in Ocean City."

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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

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

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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.

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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

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PATTERSON & SONS BUILDERS Call 410-641-9530

Guest Service Agents Night Auditors Room Attendants Laundry Attendants Houseperson Bartenders Bar Supervisor Please apply at: cambriaoccareers@ gmail.com

•FULL TIME FRONT DESK & HOUSEKEEPING

Apply Within, Both Locations.

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MAINTENANCE KITCHEN STAFF HOUSEKEEPING YR SERVERS BUSSERS Please Apply in Person at Front Desk.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS No Experience Necessary Training and Equipment will be Provided

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Seasonal Housekeeping Positions Must Be Dependable.

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410-524-1373

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

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DOWNTOWN OC 2BR Apartment for $675/week.

If interested, call Brian at 302-542-4304 or Brandon at 302-236-8477.

Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave.

410-289-8581

TECHNICIANS 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.

SERVICES Ceja’s Landscaping & More!

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

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VICTOR H LAWS, ESQ. LAWS, INSLEY & BENSON, P.A. 209 E. MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 75 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0075 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18313

To all persons interested in the estate of MADGE BERDELLA BARRETT, ESTATE NO. 18313. Notice is given that SUSAN B. SATTERFIELD, 3922 COULBOURN MILL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21804, was on, JUNE 15, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MADGE BERDELLA BARRETT, who died on MAY 29, 2020, with a will.

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

tacting 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 DECEMBER, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or be-

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fore 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 JUNE 19, 2020 SUSAN B. SATTERFIELD 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, 6-19, 6-26, 7-3

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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. 18315 To all persons interested in the estate of LIGHT L. HENDERSON, ESTATE NO. 18315. Notice is given that JAMES MATTHEW HENDERSON, 10 WINDJAMMER ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on, JUNE 15, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LIGHT L. HENDERSON, who died on APRIL 19, 2020, with a will.

sentative 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 DECEMBER, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 19, 2020 JAMES MATTHEW HENDERSON 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, 6-19, 6-26, 7-3

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KEVIN A O’BRIEN 3801 KENNET PIKE C204 WILMINGTON, DE 19807 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18314

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

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Notice is given that the REGISTER OF WILLS COURT of NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, appointed

JUDY AN O’NEAL, 27264 SOUTH SARAVEL EXTENSION, MILLSBORO, DE 19966, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of ALBERT WILLIAM KLEINER, JR., who died on NOVEMBER 12, 2019, domiciled in DELAWARE, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is NANCY MILLER, whose address is 73 ANCHOR WAY DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811.

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 JUNE 26, 2020 JUDY AN O’NEAL 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, 6-26, 7-3, 7-10

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PHILIP C. WIDDOWSON, ESQ. PHILIP C. WIDDOWSON, P.A. 11791 SOMERSET AVENUE PRINCESS ANNE, MD

21853 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18317 To all persons interested in the estate of EVA J. LONG, ESTATE NO. 18317.

Notice is given that BILLYE JANE LONG HARRISON, 8018 GREENBRIAR SWAMP ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21804, was on, JUNE 22, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of EVA J. LONG, who died on MAY 12, 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 22ND day of DECEMBER, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 26, 2020 BILLYE JANE LONG HARRISON Personal Representative

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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.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 26, 2020

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18321 To all persons interested in the estate of ANDREW ANTHONY SZYPULA, ESTATE NO. 18321. Notice is given that MARK A SZYPULA, 9025 NE JUANITA DRIVE, UNIT B, KIRKLAND, WA 98034, was on, JUNE 18, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ANDREW ANTHONY SZYPULA, who died on OCTOBER 18, 2015, 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 18th day of DECEMBER, 2020.

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

MARK A SZYPULA 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, 6-26, 7-3, 7-10

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18326 To all persons interested in the estate of BETTY LEE HAWKINS, ESTATE NO. 18326. Notice is given that ROBERT LEE HAWKINS, JR. 725 MARQUIS AVENUE, SALISBURY, MD 21801 and DEBORAH ANN HICKMAN, 3640 STOCKTON ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, were on, JUNE 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of BETTY LEE HAWKINS, who died on APRIL 7, 2020, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of DECEMBER, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date

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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 representative personal 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 03, 2020 ROBERT LEE HAWKINS, JR. DEBORAH ANN HICKMAN 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, 7-3, 7-10, 7-17

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE,

SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18327 To all persons interested in the estate of ANNA M. EBAUGH, ESTATE NO. 18327. Notice is given that BONNIE SUE MANN, 305 LINCOLN STREET, CRAWFORDSVILLE, TN 47933, was on, JUNE 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ANNA M. EBAUGH, who died on APRIL 26, 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 23RD day of DECEMBER, 2020.

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

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(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 03, 2020 BONNIE SUE MANN 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, 7-3, 7-10, 7-17

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B. RANDALL COATES, ESQ. COATES, COATES & COATES

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PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18333 To all persons interested in the estate of IDA H. MARINER, ESTATE NO. 18333. Notice is given that GORDON MCPHAIL MARINER, 106 FRONT STREET, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947, was on, JUNE 26, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of IDA H. MARINER, who died on JUNE 5, 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 26TH day of DECEMBER, 2020.

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

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 03, 2020 GORDON MCPHAIL MARINER 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, 7-3, 7-10, 7-17

FIRST INSERTION Notice of Application

Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, Delaware 19973 is making application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), Atlanta Regional Office, 10 Tenth Street NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3849 for permission to establish a branch at 2600 Philadelphia Avenue, Unit 2A, Ocean City, MD 21842.

This notice is published pursuant to 12 USC 1828(c) and 12 CFR 303.65. This notice will appear three times at approximately equal intervals beginning July 2, 2020 and ending July 31, 2020.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at 10 Tenth Street NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3849 not later than July 31, 2020. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 03, 2020 3x, 7-3, 7-17, 7-31

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Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you don't like to change plans once they're set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big difference in your favor. Family matters dominate the weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You continue to get encouragement for your proposals, including some support from unlikely sources. Use this positive flow to move forward with your plans. Good luck.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Family matters are dominant this week. It's a good time to be with those you love.

It's also a good time to contact loved ones with whom you've lost touch.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Be careful not to allow differences of opinion to create unpleasant feelings, especially in the workplace. A neutral observer could check out the situation and suggest a resolution.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): While the Lion's Den is the center of attention this week, with family matters dominating much of your time, workplace issues are also important. Try to find a balance between them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): The future of a new relationship could depend on how much the usually impatient-to-get-things-done Virgo is willing to stop pushing and let things happen naturally.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Worry over a loved one's well-being is eased

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with good news from a sympathetic source. Your continued show of love and support is important. Stay with it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): This is a good time to consider mending fences with someone you wish was back in your life. Forget about blame, and focus on the good things you once shared.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): This is a good week to start researching information regarding whatever changes you're considering, whether it involves a new home, a new location or a new job.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A long-anticipated job opportunity could turn out to be less than you expected.

But appearances might be deceiving.

Check it out before you decide it's not for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Good news: Adapting to a new situation might come more easily than you expected. You can look for continued support from colleagues who appreciate your contributions.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Someone you care for might need more reassurance from the typically "unemotional" Pisces. Go ahead. Open up, and you might be surprised at what you find when you do.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a romantic at heart, although you can be amazingly practical when you need to be. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

Things I Like ...

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OCEAN CITY vanishing

WITH BUNK MANN

Miniature golf became a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and reached a peak of over 25,000 courses nationally in 1930. The first opened in Ocean City in the early 1930s just off the Boardwalk and many others have come and gone in the years since.

Everyone it seems had a favorite and among those that have vanished several stand out. One of the most popular was Old Pro’s Sports Course on the Pier (with Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts) while others bemoan the closing of Bamboo Golf on Third Street and Philadelphia Avenue with the pink elephant and white rabbit.

Some also recall the Gold Rush Territory on 125th Street with its western theme, while others miss Ice Land Golf on Somerset Street and Philadelphia Avenue featuring polar bears and an igloo (and built on the site of the old Ocean City Ice House). One of the more recent to depart was Lost Galaxy Golf on 34th Street where one-eyed aliens and flying saucers were part of the scenery.

Today 13 miniature golf courses (including six owned by Old Pro Golf alone) exist along Coastal Highway with dragons, pirate ships, wild animals and dinosaurs providing a background to one of Ocean City’s most popular forms of family entertainment.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.

Photo courtesy Mike Beatty 1966

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By Steve Green

A pool dip after a long beach day Sports talk radio

A pile of sandals by the door

Slow cooking food on the grill When the sun and moon are visible on the beach

Watching kids play in the ocean My son’s love of shrimp

Lightning bugs in our backyard Smell of an old hardware store The day after spraying weeds Fresh black mulch

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