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Busy, but not elbow-to-elbow, is how the Boardwalk crowd in Ocean City appeared Saturday. Still, social-distancing guidelines were not observed by many of the groups on the boards over the holiday.

Busier, but no big bang weekend Memorial Day holiday beset by cool, wet weather along with covid-19 restrictions

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Memorial Day weekend, the informal start date of Ocean City’s summer season, foreshadowed how the rest of this season could be as the city continued to wrestle with covid-19 and its effect on the resort community.

Friday, Sunday and Monday were marked by cloudy skies and cool tem-

peratures, making it difficult to know which had the greater effect on crowd size — the weather or concern about covid-19.

Saturday, however, defied early weather predictions. With the sun shining and 80-degree weather, guests flocked to the resort’s Boardwalk and downtown beach area for the second weekend in a row.

By 1 p.m. on Saturday, parking in the area was scarce, and traffic on Coastal Highway almost resembled a normal spring day in Ocean City — operative word almost.

The Boardwalk became crowded at

times, with few wearing facemasks and social distancing questionable.

Facemasks are not required in outdoor spaces, but are encouraged.

Beachgoers, however, largely followed social distancing and gathering guidelines, Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin said.

Arbin added that all 75 stands had a lifeguard on duty, and more than 100 guards total were out on the beach patrolling.

Lifeguards made roughly 50 rescues last weekend, but Arbin said that was not necessarily abnormal, as resSee GLIMPSE Page 2

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday an expansion of phase one activities.

“Effective Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m., restaurants, as well as social organizations, such as American Legions, VFWs or Elks Clubs etc., will be able to begin safely reopening for outdoor dining following strict public health requirements consistent with the CDC, FDA and the National Restaurant Association,” Hogan said.

Tables must be properly socially distanced and may not have more than six people seated at a time. Single-use disposable paper menus must be used, or reusable menus that are sanitized after each use.

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County plan will help restaurants get their permits

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) With outdoor seating at restaurants being opened at 5 p.m. today, Worcester County government and the Worcester County Health Department are ahead of the curve with a streamlined application for restaurants to apply for outdoor seating on a temporary basis if they do not already have permission.

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The Ocean City Boardwalk welcomed in some of the first summer visitors on Saturday, May 23. Most were not wearing masks and social distancing was difficult at times due to the high volume of people.

Glimpse of resort’s ‘new normal’ Continued from Page 1 cues largely depend on water conditions, rather than other external factors.

As per usual, beach patrol will be on duty 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week until Sept. 27.

While Saturday proved fruitful for some, one day of good weather was not enough for a resort that usually sees crowds double, if not triple the size in normal circumstances.

“This weekend obviously wasn’t like a typical Memorial Day weekend,” said Anna Bushnell, owner of Dolle’s Candyland on the Boardwalk.

“I would imagine that we did about a third of what we normally do.”

Shenanigan’s Pub owner Greg Shockley reported similar sales, and said this past weekend was incomparable to years previous.

“With the restrictions of being carryout only, it’s about 20 percent of what we can do,” Shockley said. “It was a very, very difficult weekend as far as financially, and it’s been that way since April. My sales for April were zero.”

Bushnell attributed this to two factors: first, the bad weather overall and second, the lack of amusements open for business on the Boardwalk.

The pandemic, and the business restrictions that have come with it, has harmed local businesses so much that some felt it necessary to wade in gray legal waters.

“We did have a weekend where some of our businesses were pushing the limits of what they were and were not allowed to do, and we did have some outright violations of the governor’s order,” City Manager Doug Miller said at Tuesday’s council work session. “The police department was very much on this.”

This past weekend proved difficult for the local lodging industry, as well.

“While a handful of folks sold out,

it was just that, only a handful,” said Susan Jones, Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association executive director. “Some of the “full” parking lots … could have resulted in 60-70 percent occupancy. It was by no means a busy weekend.”

Jones also said some hotels and motels could not even open on Memorial Day, while others who did had incredibly low bookings and took a loss for even being open.

Generally speaking, she said, properties on the Boardwalk and franchise hotels fared better than others.

“Surprisingly, the last two weekends were great,” said Jill Douglas, general manager of the 109-room Commander Hotel on 14th Street.

“Friday we saw 70 percent occupancy, and by Saturday and Sunday we were at 100 percent.”

One issue that remains a thorn for almost all local businesses is staffing, as the status of J-1 students remains unknown this summer.

Bushnell, like many others, has had to rely on family members to help run her shop.

“It was a whole family affair,” she said. “We appreciate everybody’s patience, as our staffing is quite lean right now.”

While adherence to social distancing on the Boardwalk could be debated, business owners said the majority of customers followed all safety guidelines within and around their respective stores.

The only issue that persists somewhat is facemasks usage, as some customers refuse to wear the face covering, despite it being ordered by the state in indoor retail spaces, as well as public transit.

Nonetheless, the safety measures taken by local businesses have been noted and appreciated.

“A lot of the parents who were nervous to send their kids down to

work with us, a lot of the feedback that they got is that Telescope Pictures is really looking out for our safety,” Jonathan Cameron, owner of the Telescope Pictures, said.

Bushnell expressed similar sentiments.

“We had a lot of great people just excited for us, excited that we were open, excited that we survived — it really was a good weekend of positivity,” she said.

Nonetheless, businesses need more than positivity to survive the pandemic.

“We need guidelines for this, and we have absolutely no guidelines.

They need to be fairly specific, instead of just — we have no clue,” Shockley said.

While the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association has provided its own guidelines, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has its own, Shockley said local restaurant owners needed clear-cut, official, state issued directive.

“How are we going to be able to serve? Are we going to be able to do plates and silverware, or is that going to by the wayside for plastic? Obviously we’ve thought about all of this stuff, and we’re prepared, I guess, to do what they tell us, but it would be nice to have some guidelines,” he said.

Hogan announced on Wednesday the reopening of outdoor dining effective this Friday at 5 p.m., with socially distanced tables and limited seating among other safety guidelines.

Shockley said on Tuesday, however, as have other business owners, a mid-week announcement would not be enough time to properly prepare.

“They claim to understand us and help us, and I appreciate that, but you can’t tell a restaurant on a Wednesday or Thursday that you can open up and expect us to have food, [and other supplies],” he said.

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Fight against virus not over, Gov. Hogan says Continued from Page 1 Restaurants must also conduct daily temperature checks of all staff, and employees must wear masks or face coverings when interacting with other employees or patrons.

“We are also strongly encouraging local leaders to find innovative ways to support our restaurant businesses,” Hogan said.

On Thursday morning, the city announced in a press release a no fee, temporary building permit application for businesses wishing to add outdoor seating.

Restaurants with pre-existing outdoor seating do not need to submit the city’s permit unless they are expanding beyond a pre-approved site plan area, Bill Neville, Ocean City Planning and Community Development director, said.

However, Neville said the Worcester County Health Department, which has been working closely with the city’s planning department, would require all restaurants, with or without existing outdoor seating, to submit a permit to the county to ensure social distancing and health guidelines were being met.

The county’s permit should be available online sometime Thursday.

“We know our restaurant community is anxious to reopen and we wanted to create an easy yet effective way for them to do so safely,” Neville said in a press re-

lease. “Any business or organization that wishes to expand beyond their existing site plan approval must complete the application online, receive approval from review agencies, and follow the state and CDC guidelines.”

The temporary permit for outdoor seating does not allow use of public ways, such as sidewalks, the Boardwalk, streets or the beach.

For more information, and to submit an application, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/coronavirus-information/ Hogan also cleared the way for more youth sports and day camp activities, which may resume with social distancing, capacity and sanitation measures.

No out-of-state or overnight visitors will be permitted at camps, and camp employees and attendees must wear masks, according to the new directive.

Outdoor pools may also reopen with strict safety guidelines that include a 25 percent capacity limitation and a sign-in sheets for patrons.

Drive-in movies may also reopen.

The move comes after weeks of trends the Hogan Administration found promising.

The state’s “positivity rate,” a compilation of data on testing, hospitalizations, fatalities and other metrics being tracked by the administration, was at its worst 41 days ago on April 17, and has improved more than 50 percent — from 26.9 per-

cent to 12.8 percent as of Tuesday.

Average daily death rate has also dropped by more than 50 percent since April 29, the peak. Total hospitalizations are down 22 percent since the peak on April 30, and down 17 percent in the last 14 days alone. Finally, ICU stays have been on steady plateau since April 29, Hogan said.

“Our coronavirus recovery team will continue to watch all of the data very closely, and if these encouraging trends continue into next week, we would then be in a position to begin entering stage two of our recovery, which would mean a lifting of the order and allowing other nonessential businesses to begin reopening.”

Hogan also mentioned Ocean City.

“I was a little bit shocked to see some of the photographs or the video of people on the Boardwalk in Ocean City with some of those crowds, which didn’t appear too safe to me,” Hogan said.

Hogan said resort officials were addressing those concerns, and stressed that most people have been responsible and following safety guidelines.

“While we are moving to safely reopen our economy and put more people back to work, we want to continue to strongly stress the need to follow CDC guidelines,” Hogan said. “The fight against this virus is by no means over.

We must all continue to remain vigilant, particularly as we begin to come into

contact with more people. Lower risk does not mean no risk, and safer does not mean safe.”

For a full list of guidelines, visit https://open.maryland.gov/backtobusiness/

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Permit will allow temporary seating Continued from Page 1 All Maryland restaurants and bars have been allowed to operate for carryout or delivery only under Gov. Larry Hogan’s emergency declaration on March 16 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The idea for the streamlined application came up during the Worcester County Commissioners emergency meeting on May 14, when they also asked the health department to draft outdoor seating guidelines that could be included in a letter Ed Tudor asking Hogan to relax restaurant restrictions.

The commissioners thought that if a restaurant could provide temporary outdoor seating in a parking lot, for example, it should be allowed to do so via a permit.

They sent the letter to Hogan the next day urging him to open outdoor seating at restaurants by Memorial Day Weekend. Similarly, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) and Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C) also asked Hogan to open outdoor restaurant seating, argu-

ing that it would be safer than eating in public areas outside and that restaurants needed ample time to prepare.

Hogan, however, stuck to the reopening protocols he and his advisors developed.

Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, said his department, the department of environmental programs, the county fire marshal’s office and the county health department have been working on the streamlined application for the past two-and-a-half weeks.

“We’ll have to make some adjustments in our process depending on what he [Hogan] announces, but we will be ready when he comes out with his announcement,” Tudor said, hours before the announcement.

He added that the application package would be available on the Worcester County website as soon as staff tweaks it to match Hogan’s guidelines.

It will be available in a fillable PDF that restaurants can complete online and email to the county. Any supplementary information can be scanned and emailed.

Tudor hopes each permit can be approved in just a couple days.

“We are going to try to make this as fast as we can, but it’s like the old adage

– the better information we get, the quicker we’ll be able to turn it around,” Tudor said.

He advised restaurants to complete the application electronically, as it will be approved faster. Worcester County will have one permit application for unincorporated areas, and the county health department will have a separate one for the municipalities, according to Tudor.

He said the applications would be mostly the same, but that the health department application might have a few more health-related questions than the county application.

According to Hogan’s guidelines announced during a press conference on Wednesday, restaurants may seat no more than six people to tables that are socially distanced. Restaurants must provide disposable silverware and menus.

Restaurants must conduct daily health screenings for employees, including temperature checks. Employees must wear face masks.

Tudor advised restaurant operators to check on the county website to stay updated with the permit. Visit http://www.co.worcester.md.us.

City working on coronavirus paid leave, workman’s comp

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Concerned with part-time employee’s possible exposure to covid-19 — particularly beach patrol during its many rescues — Ocean City government will work on plans for coronavirus paid-sick leave and/or worker’s compensation benefits for its part-time employees.

The agreement to pursue some kind of solution came after City Councilman Dennis Dare pushed for the additional protection.

“If a part-time employee contracts covid-19, coronavirus, what’s the town’s position for care for that parttime employee? Is it deemed to be a workman’s compensation claim?” Dare asked.

Dare said he had asked how many rescues the Ocean City Beach Patrol had performed over Memorial Day weekend, and learned the number was roughly 50.

“That’s a potential exposure to 50 lifeguards from somebody requiring rescues that coughing and choking and spitting,” Dare said. “What’s their protection? What are we as their employer going to do for them?”

Beach patrol Capt. Butch Arbin told Ocean City Today previously that the organization had taken extra steps to ensure lifeguard safety, including additional personal protective equipment.

Beach patrol lifeguards also may use

paid-sick leave, accrued at a rate of one hour of leave per 30 hours of work, in the event he or she contracts covid-19.

However, the city does not offer coronavirus-related paid-sick leave or compensation.

City Manager Doug Miller said employees would be eligible for workman’s compensation if there was evidence he or she had contracted the virus while on duty.

Dare said while it was easy to prove a police officer broke his or her ankle in the line of duty, the same could not be said for the virus, as it is essentially “invisible.”

“We’ve expressed concern about being able to recruit part-time people … I think there are probably some issues in retaining part-time people,” Dare said. “For a successful season, we need these part-time people and I think they need to be protected.”

“Let me get back with a couple of proposals,” Miller said. “We can either do it as a reaction to a cause or relationship, or we could do a blanket policy that would take care of anybody, and we don’t have to prove that [the contraction of] covid-19 was caused on the job.”

Councilman Matt James said he had received similar questions from a constituent about the beach patrol members, and seemed to be more geared toward a more specific approach.

“Not all of our part-time employees

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Ocean City part-time employees, such as Ocean City Beach Patrol Crew Chief Greg Gordon, may see special coronavirus-related paid-sick leave or worker’s compensation, after Councilman Dennis Dare asked his peers on Tuesday what the city was doing to protect its workforce.

are at risk as maybe our beach patrol,” James said. “I think the masks, the gloves and the social distancing that many of the employees, or the parttime employees can take, is not applicable to a beach patrol surf rescue technician, who is going into the water and physically grabbing somebody else.”

Office of the City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said the matter was a legal one, and would require analysis of the federal CARES Act, as well as other federal care packages, and the city’s Human Resource Department.

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Tape, plywood to be removed from OC Boardwalk benches

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) After a strenuous debate on Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted to remove the caution tape and boards from the city’s Boardwalk benches.

Mayor Rick Meehan had disapproved of the use of caution tape and plywood in favor of moving the benches, and asked the council last week to further discuss the issue.

In response, City Public Works Director Hal Adkins explained to City Rick Meehan Manager Doug Miller in an email why moving the benches might not be the right approach.

“Physical distancing is not achievable even on a single bench,” he said.

Matt James “Short of a verbal fight between users, nothing stops one couple from sitting next to another couple, per se.”

Additionally, many of the benches, according to Adkins, were dedicated benches and were owned by individual purchasers.

“The locations of each dedicated bench is of extreme importance to the purchaser and is tied to, in most cases, family memories of the loved one(s) and where they would normally sit when visiting Ocean City,” he said. “In a typical year, if we shift, remove or slightly relocate a bench, we get blasting emails from the owner for it to be returned to its dedicated location.”

Adkins also asked city officials to

think about the act of relocating the benches, because tram paths, private property and even the slope of some areas were all obstacles that would have to be overcome.

In light of these issues, as well as others addressed in Adkins’ email, staff recommended that all boards and caution tape be removed immediately, and that no benches be removed or relocated.

Several council members favored the recommendation, and noted that from their perspective, guests were voluntarily social distancing and wearing facemasks.

“I’ve been open every day through all of this, and 99 percent of the people are social distancing by themselves [and] they are wearing masks,” said Council President Lloyd Martin, who owns 7-Eleven convenience stores.

Mayor Rick Meehan strongly opposed the recommendation.

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Weekly update on coronavirus

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (My 29, 2020) Here are local, statewide and nationwide novel coronavirus-related incidents that have occurred since last Thursday.

Local May 27 — Atlantic General Hospital Director of Marketing Sarah Yonker told Ocean City Today that the hospital had received a shipment of antiviral drug remdesivir, which is the only confirmed treatment for coronavirus.

Yonker said the hospital’s first shipment arrived on May 14, and the drug was used to treat a patient on May 20.

Yonker said the hospital is expecting another shipment this week, which would be its third, and has had 44 vials thus far.

As of Wednesday morning, Worcester County had 193 confirmed cases of covid-19, 10 deaths and one probable death.

State May 21 — Gov. Larry Hogan and CVS Health announce 17 new covid-19 testing sites at various CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations, including one here in Ocean City on 120th Street.

Drive-thru, appointment-free, nocost covid-19 testing begins at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.

Maryland coronavirus hospitalizations drop below 1,400 for the first time since April 20.

May 22 — Hogan announces additional test sites at Walmart stores and a partnership with Rite Aid. Hogan also announces on Twitter that the state has distributed more than 6,700 vials of the antiviral drug remdesivir — the only drug cleared to treat covid-19 patients.

May 27 — Hogan announces an expansion of phase one activities, allowing restaurants and social organizations to reopen outdoor dining effective Friday at 5 p.m.

Outdoor activities, such as youth sports and day camps, will also reopen following strict safety guidelines.

Outdoor pools may also reopen at 25 percent capacity, as well as drive-in

movies.

As of Wednesday morning, the state has 48,423 confirmed cases of covid-19, 2,270 deaths, 213,632 negative test results, 3,401 patients released from isolation and 1,338 current hospitalizations.

National May 21 — Another 2.4 million U.S. workers filed for unemployment the week prior, bringing the total unemployment number to more than 38 million.

Facebook announces it will allow many of its employees to work from home permanently, after the novel coronavirus prompted the company to reevaluate its shared office work space.

May 22 — Antimalarial drug hy-

droxychloroquine is likely to increase risk of death in coronavirus, a study of 96,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients on six continents found.

Car rental company Hertz files for bankruptcy after the coronavirus devastated business. The New York Times reports, however, the company had been struggling with debt before the pandemic.

The U.S. has 1.68 million cases of covid19 and 99,031 deaths.

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In the near future, guests may expect to see no more caution tape and plywood on Boardwalk benches, after the Ocean City Council voted to remove the social distancing barriers on Tuesday.

Some benches may be relocated Continued from Page 5 example, we should be showing what we can do to help social distance.”

As for the bench dedications, Meehan said he understood the concerns, but he stressed that the benches would be moved back to their proper locations once things returned to normal.

“Lead by example, so when the pictures are taken, and it’s not just for the photo-op, you see that the Town of Ocean City took the steps to do what was right,” Meehan said.

Councilman Dennis Dare asked his colleagues whether they believed social distancing guidelines would be relaxed by October, to which several shook their heads no.

“So why wouldn’t we make the effort now to be in compliance with social distancing for the balance of the season?” Dare said. “We made the national news this weekend for all of the wrong reasons, and if we make these benches available without the proper distancing between benches, we’re asking for more negative publicity.”

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“We should be setting an example with what we can control,” Dare said.

“Obviously having people wear masks or social distance on the Boardwalk, we’ve proven we can’t control that.”

Councilman Matt James, who had made the motion to approve the tape and board removal, clarified that his request did not negate any further conversations to move benches.

“I think we can still lead by example and open the benches or keep the benches on the Boardwalk and make them available for people to sit on. I don’t think we need to keep trying to tell everybody how to live their lives,” James said.

He said the city has taken measures to guide guests, such as the social distancing signs, but it was up for people to be responsible and social distance.

“It’s been said many times, if people are at risk they’re going to take the precautions, or they should take the precautions, to keep themselves and their families protected,” James said.

Councilwoman Mary Knight said while she initially thought the benches should be six-feet apart, in the end, it didn’t really matter, as space between benches did nothing to separate those sitting on the benches and walking on the Boardwalk.

“As you sit there, people walk 18 inches, or 12 inches right in front of you, so there’s no way you can do 360 degrees of social distancing on the Boardwalk regardless,” Knight said.

She also said she did not want to take away potential seating for Boardwalk restaurants restricted to carryout services.

Meehan maintained his stance, and said he did not agree with removing the boards and the tape unless the benches were moved.

“How do we come to a collective mediation…?” Paddack said, who expressed his support for all perspectives. “I agree Mr. Mayor, and I’m going to ask Councilman James to amend his motion that we tell the dog we want the bench seats spread out and moved around the Boardwalk for the remainder of the summer.”

Councilman John Gehrig took issue with Paddack’s use of the term “dog” in reference to public works staff.

“I think you just let a word slip, Mark, about the dog, tell the dog,” Gehrig said. “All of our first responders and all of our public safety [officers] deserve the accolades and prayers and everything they receive.

You know who never gets respect, prayers or much gratitude? Our public works [employees], and to sit here and rail on them — we just had a prayer service and not one person prayed for any of the other staff in Ocean City.”

Gehrig said the council needed to be more respectful, give clear directives and to look beyond just the optics of moving benches.

Paddack clarified dog referred to the council, and not public works employees.

The council voted four to two to remove the tape and boards, with Dare and Gehrig opposed and Councilman Tony DeLuca absent.

“I’ll get with Doug and Hal, and the mayor as well, and see if we can move some of these benches to where it makes sense so we have a little bit of a compromise,” Martin said.

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Wor. rises to 198 covid-19 positive cases, 12 deaths

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Worcester County has reached nearly 200 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths, according to the Worcester County Health Department.

This is an increase of 17 cases from last week.

Ten of those coronavirus-related deaths have been at the Berlin Nursing Home. One of the deaths is listed as “probable” because the individual was never tested. The health department said that most of the deaths have been women in their 80s.

The nursing home has recorded 22 staff cases and 57 resident cases.

There are 111 cases in the Berlin and Ocean Pines 21811 zip code, 17 cases in the Ocean City 21842 zip code, 19 in the Snow Hill 21863 zip code and 55 in the Pocomoke City 21851 zip code.

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

A total of 104 people have been released from public monitoring. Worcester has conducted 2,079 coronavirus tests.

As of Thursday, Maryland had 49,709 cases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 9 – Six more people test positive.

April 13 – Five more people test positive.

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

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

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

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

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

April 25 – Two cases are diagnosed.

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

April 27 – Five people test positive.

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

April 29 – Worcester has 55 confirmed cases.

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

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

May 4 – Five more people are diagnosed.

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

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

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

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

May 9 – Four people are diagnosed; three are released from monitoring; another death is recorded.

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

May 11 – Seven people are diagnosed.

May 12 – One person is diagnosed.

May 13 – 11 people are diagnosed for

a total of 125; eight people are released from monitoring.

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

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

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

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

May 19 - two more people are released from monitoring.

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

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

May 23 – Three people are released from monitoring.

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

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

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

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

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

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Fire code amendments move to first reading

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) An amendment to revise the Ocean City government’s Fire Prevention and Protection code will move to first reading on June 1, following an Ocean City Council vote Tuesday afternoon.

“We started about five months ago working with the City Clerk, Mrs. [Diana] Chavis, to take a hard look at our code and see what we could do to make some improvements, mainly for the end user,” Fire Marshal Deputy Chief David Hartley said.

The fire marshal’s office had three goals: reorganize the code for improved efficiency and understanding, update out-of-date code, standards and references, and clarify code language to reflect current requirements and industry standards.

Fire Marshal Battalion Chief Josh Bunting gave a summary of all of the revisions staff recommended, per a Municode review.

Many of the updates were more on the order of housekeeping, such as updating and relocating three sections to make each section easier to find.

These sections were violations, which moved from Article I: In General to Article II: Administration; tampering with fire safety equipment from Article I: In General to Article III: Fire Pre-

vention Standards; and new construction definition, from Article III: Fire Prevention Standards to Article I: In General/Definitions.

However, one reviDavid Hartley sion could lead to some changes: beginning to the 2018 National Fire Protection Association rather than the 2000 edition.

The 2000 edition provided no guidance for existing buildings, and the state already requires the 2018 guidelines for new construction, so the move would align the city’s code with the state standard.

Under the 2018 version, existing hotels with fire alarm systems that do not automatically notify the fire department would be required to have a telephone to ensure the fire department could be called in the event of an emergency.

Additionally, if a hotel replaces its fire alarm system, it must install one with an automatic fire notification function.

The second adjustment is similar to the first, but applies to apartment and condominium buildings.

The third change involves dance halls and nightclubs.

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pancy more than 100 people would be required to install a fire sprinkler system — although a review of the city found only one existing property would be affected by this change.

Nonetheless, Bunting said with covid-19 business closures and restrictions, staff recommended a phased-in approach so businesses had more time to implement the changes.

“Given the status that we are in with covid-19, more than likely those properties will not be able to open in the short term, so it seemed responsible to give them an implementation guideline to meet that objective,” Bunting said.

Property owners would be notified

and requirement would take effect upon the amendment or repeal of coronavirus-related restrictions for public gathering is lifted by the state.

Within 60 days of notification, the owner would be required to submit a written intent to comply, and then 12 months from notification the owner would be required to submit plans and/or a permit for installation of a sprinkler system and associated water supply.

Finally, within 36 months from notification, the owner would be required to be fully compliant.

The council approved the proposed amendments, which will go to first reading on June 1.

Berlin hospital releases two covid patients off ventilator Continued from Page 7 were four covid-19 patients in Atlantic General’s med/surg unit. Two patients have come off ventilators and are breathing on their own. The hospital has discharged a total of 14 patients with covid-19.

As of Thursday, next door Wicomico had 919 cases and Sussex County has 4,140 cases.

Keiser said Atlantic General is prepared and staffed for residents, nonresident property owners and the thousands of annual summer visitors.

“We have made nuToni Keiser merous changes to be able to continue to provide this care, including an expansion of resources and facilities to treat the potential influx in covid-19 cases,” Kesier said. “We will retain these modifications for accommodating expanded capacity if we have a second covid wave,” Kesier said.

One modification was opening a 16bed medical surgical unit next to the Berlin nursing home.

A more recent change is that the 10th Street ImmediCare office in Ocean City has re-opened for urgent care visCrossword answers from page 46

its. Since March, it was solely being used for taking samples for coronavirus testing.

“This facility has also been modified to house both our covid screening site and our seasonal walk-in and urgent care clinic,” Kesier said.

She added that the volume of patients in the emergency department is 50 percent lower than the hospital’s usual volume this time of the year.

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

The first patient transfusion took place on April 24. Donors must have tested positive for the virus and have been symptom-free for 28 days. Those who have been symptom-free for 14 days may also donate if they have tested negative.

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

If someone suspects they may have the virus, they should call their primary care provider or the health department.

Do not show up unannounced to a medical facility.

As for local testing, the Worcester County Health Department has opened a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410-632-1100 and select option eight.

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

To track Maryland cases, visit coronavirus.maryland.gov/.

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Building, moving incentive program takes first step

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) The Ocean City Council on Tuesday took step one in developing a primary residence building incentive/rebate program, after it approved two options presented to the council by city staff.

An incentive program of some sort has been on the minds of city leaders and staff since last August, after a city employee and a resident pointed out the building cost difference between Ocean City and West Ocean City or Delaware.

An average building permit fee in Ocean City costs about $3,728 and an average impact fee for new construction roughly $3,658.

Including other permitting and development costs, Planning Director Bill Neville said during a meeting in January that the city was looking at an estimated $13,000 cost difference.

On Tuesday, Neville presented three options for the council to consider: Option A — a building permit fee waiver or credit of up to $7,500 for new or substantially improved (50 percent or more of the assessed/appraised value) project. Credit may not exceed calculated permit fees, and does not apply to impact fees.

Option B — a $2,500 property tax waiver of reimbursement allocated over five years for those moving to Ocean City as a primary resident.

The waiver or reimbursement may not exceed the applicable city property tax in any given year.

Option C — one-time mortgage down payment grant for use as a partner match of $2,500 under the Maryland Mortgage program.

All three options would require a

Ocean City Council approved on Tuesday the initial phases of a primary resident building and moving incentive program. The program will offer building permit fee deductions and tax breaks to help incentivize Ocean City as a permanent residence.

signed affidavit for 5-year primary residence use, approval of Homestead Property Tax Credit designation within 12 months of initial occupancy and restricted rental license.

Neville said his staff was recommending the city adopt options A and B as a pilot program effective this fiscal year.

Option C, however, would be a premature at this point, as no sustainable funding source had been found, Neville said.

The program would be subject to renewal based on the approved budget, and qualified applications will be approved based on a first come, first served basis up to the allotted budget limit.

There are no housing type restrictions The city could see permit revenue losses of up to $75,000, and property tax revenue reduction of up to $25,000 based on a maximum of 10 applications per year under the pilot program.

Nevertheless, the investment seemed worthwhile to the council.

“I certainly support options A and B, but I’m not going to make a recommendation” Councilman Tony DeLuca said. “I think all of you know I support us just giving a $10,000 credit or fee waiver … to anyone who moves here and builds new [homes] here. I think we have an issue of people [not] moving here, and I would like to give an incentive, something that’s strong, for people to move here.”

Councilman Dennis Dare did not share DeLuca’s incentive sentiment.

“I’m not as keen on the incentive,” Dare said. “I think if we could be successful [with] the tax differential that would be a huge incentive. That wouldn’t cost us anything — in fact it would make us money. Also I think another big incentive is the zero percent Homestead Tax [Credit] cap, so I think we have incentives enough if we can capitalize on it.”

The city has sought a tax differential, or tax credit/setoff, from the county for years for duplicated county services that local residents pay for, but don’t necessarily use.

Dare also addressed, once again, what he has viewed as a year-round resident deterrent.

“If our goal is to bring people into the community, then I think our residential communities need protection,” Dare said. “I think we have talked about the R1A in the past having mini hotels in these residential areas is not an incentive for people to come and live in the communities.

It’s a disincentive that results in people moving out of the communities due to the intrusion” Councilwoman Mary Knight agreed, and said the council should discuss the issue with the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission.

“I like the idea of giving people incentive to live in town,” Council President Lloyd Martin said. “New neighbors would be wonderful, new year-round neighbors, somebody you know. It [the program] gives them an incentive to be here and it gives them and incentive to build or rebuild.”

Martin said he understood Dare’s point about the tax differential, but said the city needed a solution now to attract permanent residents.

“This makes sense for today, and I like the staff’s recommendation items A and B,” Martin said.

The council voted unanimously to adopt options A and B, and city staff will work on devising the finer details of the program.

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State may freeze minimum wage increase for one year

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Maryland businesses may see some financial relief with a possible freeze on the minimum wage increase, according to Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C), who said state officials have been talking about delaying the increase for a year because of the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

As it stands, the Wayne Hartman minimum wage rose to $11 an hour this year for both small and large businesses. The minimum wage will increase every year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2025 for most employers.

The Maryland General Assembly passed the “Fight for Fifteen” bill last March by overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto.

Businesses with fewer than 15 employees must raise the minimum wage 60 cents annually to reach $15 by 2026, while businesses with at least 15 employees will raise it 75 cents annually and then $1 the last year, to reach $15 by 2025.

According to Hartman, the bill allows for the Board of Public Works to implement a one-time freeze that would be decided on in October and implemented Jan. 1. This would be largely based on the economic status and job losses of the past six months.

“In light of what’s happening, I think many of the businesses are just trying to get through to next year,” Hartman said. “I think it’s going to be important to freeze this so that next year, the seasonal businesses will have the opportunity to try to rebuild from the impact.”

Hartman reiterated that the minimum wage would not necessarily affect all employees or employers.

“This is not a living wage that we’re talking about,” Hartman said. “We’re talking about impacting positions of people that might be taking on a summer job - college students and so forth.”

He added that some positions already pay more because of the skills needed. Hartman said the challenging year for businesses will have a trickledown effect.

“When we lose a business, we lose jobs,” Hartman said. “We then have a vacant piece of real estate.”

He gave an example of the seafood industry relying on local restaurants’ demand for seafood, but some restaurants could close permanently as a result of the pandemic-related financial strain.

“There are so many jobs that are impacted by restaurants and other things here in town that if we don’t take action now to keep those places in business, the negative effect will be much greater,” Hartman said.

Nancy Schwendeman, interim executive director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said a minimum wage freeze would help businesses of all sizes.

“If they do have a lot of employees, they incur large expenses for labor,” Schwendeman said. “If that can be deferred to a time when they’re in a little bit better standing, that’s of course going to be a benefit.”

She added that some businesses may have already budgeted for next year’s wage increase, while their current forecasts could have changed because of state restrictions on business.

In addition, some businesses may have to purchase personal protective equipment for staff, such as gloves and masks.

“It just makes operating a business that much more difficult in this day and age,” Schwendeman said.

She said that from what the chamber has heard, most businesses would support deferring the increase.

Hartman said he’s hopeful that the one-time freeze will have ample support.

“I didn’t realize how many different people were thinking along the same lines,” Hartman said. “It’s not only here with the seasonal jobs on the shore, the coronavirus is affecting businesses across the state.”

In the future, he said it’s important to differentiate between a living wage and minimum wage.

“If we don’t take this action to help the small businesses and it gets steeper, then it will start to affect those jobs and careers where people are trying to raise a family,” Hartman said.

He said he would write a letter to the Board of Public Works closer to October.

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Worcester Prep holds drive-thru graduation

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) The Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin held an unconventional graduation ceremony on campus last Thursday by having its Class of 2020 have a drive through parade.

Forty-seven students graduated from the school, and were able to celebrate by driving their cars while a small crowd of their teachers and other faculty cheered them on as they

received gift bags from the school’s mascot.

The students drove up to the gym, received a gift bag, and continued out of the parking lot with their families in the car with them. The gift bag contained a class T-Shirt, poster of the class, letters from staff, and other gifts. The teachers and some members of the Berlin Police and Fire Departments also gathered in the parking lot to cheer them on as they left.

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Sam Tinkler, president of the Worcester Prep Class of 2020, will go to Belmont University in Tennessee this fall. He is pictured during Worcester’s drive-thru graduation last Thursday.

According to Marketing and Public Relations Associate Diane Brown, every student was accepted into a four-year school, involving 37 different universities in 15 states. One international student will be going to university in the United Kingdom.

Twelve of these students have also been invited to an honors program at one or more colleges. The students also did well financially, as $6.8 million was awarded in grants or scholarships and around 92 percent of the class received offers of merit or needbased scholarships and financial aid.

Acting Head of School Mike Grosso said the decision to hold the parade was created by a graduation committee to help give the students the recognition they deserved after the coronavirus caused the cancellation of the school’s traditional ceremony.

“Worcester Preparatory School’s traditional graduation ceremony is one of the most special events of the year, but due to the current circumstances, we needed to adapt,” he said.

“In times of necessity, new traditions are born. It was so nice to see the smiles — and some tears — as our senior class drove through our lot being cheered on by faculty and staff. This indeed was a special moment and a memory to last a lifetime.

“The parents and students were very happy that we organized this and they had a great time,” Grosso continued. “It was also nice that the teachers were there to support the kids.”

Class of 2020 President Sam Tinkler, of Berlin, who will be studying business with a minor in history at

Belmont University in Tennessee this fall, thought the drive-thru celebration was a fantastic idea.

“I know everybody’s been pretty bummed out about everything that’s happened and not being able to have a traditional graduation, but it was really fun and really nice to be able to see all the teachers and see all of my classmates,” Tinkler said.

Tinkler also believes the virus brought his class closer together despite being physically separated from one another for three months.

“In some ways, it brought our class even closer together, because it made us build stronger connections outside of school,” he said. “I think it’s actually been really special in that aspect because I think that some people have been able to build up some longdistance communication and some things that they wouldn’t have otherwise.

“I’m very proud to be representing them all,” Tinkler continued. “It’s been a weird thing, but everybody has been very positive about it and it makes me very proud to represent them.”

Also feeling proud to represent Worcester Prep was Vice President Quinn McColgan, who traveled from Millsboro, Delaware to attend school.

“It was just so much more exciting than just a regular traditional ceremony,” she said. “The teachers and the faculty, they really went all out.

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Graduate Audrey Stearns decks out her car with streamers and balloons during Worcester Preparatory School’s Class of 2020 drive-thru graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21.

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Commissioners to resume in-person, public meetings

Teachers celebrate Class of 2020 with unique ceremony

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners will return to face-to-face meetings next Tuesday, following their unanimous vote on May 14 to resume occupancy of the seats they vacated in the county government center on March 17.

Since then, the commissioners have Chip Bertino been conducting meetings via Zoom to prevent the spread of and their own exposure to the coronavirus.

The commissioners will be the first government group in the county to return to full in-person meetings.

According to Kim Moses, public information officer for Worcester County, the meetings will be fully open to the public, but with social distancing measures in place. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask in the government center.

“There will be painter’s tape on certain areas of benches to ensure that people are socially distanced,” Moses said. “We will be roping off every other bench to ensure that people are not within six feet of each other.”

She added that commissioners would still sit on the platform, but spread out more. To make more space, county administration will sit on the benches or at desks on either side of the podium.

“Right now, they’re preparing to set up for the meeting, so the room will be cleaned thoroughly before and after the meeting is over,” Moses said.

In the event of a public hearing that could attract a significant amount of public comment, the county administration would limit the number of people in the commissioner chambers.

If a resident wants to speak at a See MEETING Page 14

Continued from Page 12 and put on something just to celebrate us.

“It was very fitting that we had some sort of celebration in place just to give us a little bit of a gift before restrictions slowly come down and life gets a little bit back to normal.” McColgan continued. “I’m sure they have an idea of a day where we could do some sort of ceremony. But since that’s kind of far off in the future and there is no guarantee, I think this is the one way they felt like they could just celebrate us.”

McColgan will be attending Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, this fall with a focus on writing and literature.

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Vice President of the Worcester Prep Class of 2020, Quinn McColgan of Millsboro, Delaware, highfives the Fighting Mallard mascot, as she participates in the school’s drive-thru graduation parade on Thursday, May 21.

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The DiNardo family recently launched a foundation to honor the work of Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" DiNardo and help patients with medical costs. Pictured, from left, during a family vacation in Porto, Portugal in December 2017, are Lilly, Greg, Joanie, Madeline and Iggy DiNardo.

Foundation honors late physician

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) The family of the late local physician, Dr. Ignatius DiNardo, have just launched a foundation to honor his legacy in the community and to provide financial assistance to people in need of medical care for chronic and life-threatening diseases.

DiNardo’s wife, Joanie, and their three children, Greg, Madeline and Lilly, announced their creation of the Ignatius DiNardo Foundation two weeks ago.

“If he knew that somebody was struggling, he would waive their medical bill, maybe their co-pay,” Joanie said. “He often waived co-pays and … any kind of barrier that would create an obstacle for someone to get the necessary care they needed.”

The foundation works with Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to identify residents in Worcester, Wicomico County, and Talbot County, Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware who have an urgent need of financial relief from medical costs.

Atlantic General Hospital has es-

tablished a five-member committee — Director of Clinical Operations/Care Integration Chuck Gizara, Director of Supportive Care Gail Mansell, Director of Patient Financial Services Janice Napieralski, Medical Staff Representative Dr. Sally Dowling and Atlantic General Hospital Clinical Services Representative Tina Simmons — that will review every case and ensure a patient’s other financial resources have been depleted before sending a recommendation to the foundation to make the final decision for aid, Greg said.

Originally from Baltimore, DiNardo relocated to Somerset County with The National Health Service Corps.

“It was a program that was designed to bring physicians to an underserved area with the hopes that they would stay, and they would be able to retain the position,” Joanie said.

DiNardo was sent to fill a void of primary care physicians, but he fell in love with the Eastern Shore community quickly.

“When he started growing the practice in Princess Anne, he just started to make such great connec-

tions with his patients,” Joanie said.

“And there was a time when he actually thought about pursuing a specialty, but he just felt the loyalty to his patients and just put that aside and … continue to serve the area because it was so needed.”

Although he considered specializing in cardiology early in his career, DiNardo was able to help more patients by continuing internal medicine.

In 1986, DiNardo reconnected with Joanie Clark, a family friend from Baltimore, when they were both working at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. They married and settled in Salisbury in 1988.

Three years later, he opened an internal medicine practice, Huddleston and DiNardo PA, in Salisbury.

With a gentle and patient demeanor, DiNardo became a beloved physician. By all accounts, he valued his time with his patients and worked diligently to figure out the best treatments for them.

“He wouldn’t rush his patients out of his office,” Greg added. “I think he was late for almost every appointment because he was taking a lot of See FOUNDATION Page 15

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Continued from Page 13 public hearing but cannot attend, that person can still email or send a letter to the government center to be included in the record. Those comments must be submitted before the commissioners meeting.

Next Tuesday’s meeting will still be live streamed, a new feature as a result of the pandemic.

“If someone felt uncomfortable coming to the meeting, but they wanted to see in real time what was occurring, they could still go on to the website and view the meeting,” Moses said.

Although the commissioners are conducting business in person again, the rest of the building is still closed to the public, Moses said. The commissioners meeting is the only meeting that will return to the in-person format, for now.

“County staff are still available to the public, either by telephone or the through the drop box,” Moses said.

“All functions of government are still being provided.”

She said that both the in-person meetings and the livestream option is an asset to the public.

“Government operates best when its citizens are engaged,” Moses said.

“Having open meeting creates that dialogue. There’s no barriers when you’re in a face-to-face meeting.”

County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic said the commissioners will take staff suggestions and make decisions on other county in-person functions during the meeting next week.

County Commissioner Chip Bertino said that he was enthusiastic about returning to standard meeting format and that he believed staff would make the area safe.

“Although I think we did a very good job with the Zoom meetings, it doesn’t really substitute for being in person and being able to read body language and being able to listen to what’s being said in person,” Bertino said. “It just makes all the difference in the world, at least for me.”

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Foundation will provide aid to those battling illnesses Continued from Page 14 time with his previous patient and enjoyed the time connecting with them.”

DiNardo received the Patients’ Choice Awards and Compassionate Doctor Recognition among many others for his devotion to his patients.

Despite the long hours, DiNardo maintained a positive attitude at home and in the office.

“He had a really good sense of humor,” Lilly said. “He never took himself too seriously, even though he was doing serious work for people every day.”

DiNardo was a nocturnist, or a night-time hospitalist, at Atlantic General Hospital until he died at 62 years of age.

“A lot of the times he might be the only physician and taking care of everyone in the hospital, moving them from the ER up to floors in critical care areas,” Joanie said. “So, he had a big responsibility there, but he liked to work like that. He liked the challenge, and he felt like he could really contribute a lot to the community and his patients.”

In addition, he served as an expert witness with Coastal Internal Medicine.

Upon DiNardo’s death in December 2019, his family was inspired by comforting stories from his patients and co-workers.

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from any background, and he didn’t care … where they came from or what their past experiences were,” Greg said. “He was able to connect with anybody, and he was a great listener as well.”

Greg and Lilly were touched to see how many lives their father had affected through medicine. At DiNardo’s viewing, the line extended out the door with his former patients, Greg said.

“I couldn’t believe how many lives he touched, because he was always so present in our lives,” Lilly added. “He never missed a game or a birthday party.”

The Ignatius DiNardo Foundation allows DiNardo’s family to fulfill his mission of easing the burden of medical expenses. The foundation organizers hope to contribute to the coronavirus relief effort by helping local residents who have been affected by the disease.

The initial goal is to raise $100,000, Greg said. Currently, the foundation has raised about $20,000 and is in the process of identifying the first few recipients of aid, including those suffering from covid-19.

Donations can be made online or by check to 1324 Belmont Ave, Suite 401, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. All proceeds go directly to patients and community members in need.

For more information, call 443783-7902 or visit www.dinardofoundation.org.

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Trimper’s opens new Greenmarket for fresh produce

By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Trimper’s Rides is adding a completely different component to its Boardwalk amusements this summer — a farmers market that it hopes will become one of the area’s premier attractions.

Trimper’s Greenmarket opens Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the amusement park on South 1st Street and will continue every Friday through Nov. 27.

“I wanted to create this event because I believe the Greenmarket is the center of any community, and I think given the covid-19 crisis, there couldn’t be a better opportunity to bring our community together over food and fresh produce outdoors,” said Trimper’s President Antoinette Bruno.

With a focus on the Eastern Shore’s agriculture, the Greenmarket will offer mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. In addition, products such as herbal salves and natural remedies made from locally grown ingredients will be for sale.

Bruno said she hopes to offer online pre-ordering for the market soon.

Every Friday will feature different activities for visitors at the park. Market guests can attend free tours of the historic and restored rides, apartments and party venues this weekend. Other activities available in the future will be cooking demonstrations and live performances by local musicians. Trimper’s will also host drawings, promotions and giveaways for rides in the park.

The farmers market is the first of several “In the Park” community events at the Ocean City landmark this season.

“We’re going to have a summer concert series on Sunday nights,” Bruno said. “It’s called the Sister Cities Summer Concert Series, and we’re partnering with Baltimore.”

The series will feature up-and-

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coming indie artists from the Baltimore music scene.

Then, Art in the Park will showcase creations by local artists.

Toward the end of the summer, Dine in the Park, a ticketed walkaround event, will enrich visitors’ taste buds with dishes from regional chefs.

“It’s going to showcase culinary talent from all over the Eastern Shore from the Delmarva Peninsula,” Bruno said.

More details about Sister Cities Summer Concerts in the Park, Art in the Park and Dine in the Park will be announced on Trimper’s Facebook page.

Bruno hopes to work with more than 50 vendors for the Greenmarket, including regional farmers, seafood producers and bakers. Currently, she has confirmed about seven vendors for opening day.

Farmers and similar vendors interested in participating in the market should apply online. The business license fee is $25.

For more information, visit trimperrides.com.

Md. makes online groceries available for SNAP recipients

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) The Maryland Department of Human Services has made several adjustments to the supplemental nutrition assistance program in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

As of Thursday, all SNAP recipients can purchase groceries online from approved United States Department of Agriculture retailers without extra charge.

SNAP helps low-income households purchase food. To qualify for SNAP, an individual’s or family’s income must be 130 percent below the federal poverty line.

Katherine Morris, communications director for the human services department, said in a press release that SNAP is playing a critical role in the coronavirus pandemic.

“Allowing SNAP households to pur-

chase food online will increase participation in the recommended public health practices and help mitigate the risks associated with exposure to the coronavirus across Maryland,” Morris said. “Approval of this request will also have a positive impact on Maryland households that might not have the ability to make SNAP purchases in person during this public health crisis, such as individuals with disabilities, those with chronic health conditions, and people who are required to self-quarantine due to exposure to covid-19.”

Retailers in smaller geographic areas piloted the online service on Wednesday.

Morris said purchasing the groceries online will be similar to a credit or bank card transaction.

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Walmart, Amazon and ShopRite tested the cards beforehand.

Morris added that Worcester County has one of the highest unemployment percentages in Maryland and that several adjustments to SNAP allows the department to process applications faster. As of Thursday, Worcester has 6,699 SNAP recipients, which is more than double the figure the county recorded last year. Last June, Worcester had 3,067 SNAP recipients.

Aside from the online grocery access, on March 27, the department announced that work requirements for all assistance programs have been waived.

The department also extended redetermination requirements for Maryland residents receiving cash benefits for six months and extended certification periods and adjusted reporting requirements for SNAP recipients for six months through the department of agriculture.

On April 23, human services secured federal approval to operate a Disaster Household Distribution Program and distributed 1 million pounds of food to areas hit hard by the pandemic. Those areas are Maryland counties with 2,000 or more unemployment claims since March, one of which is Worcester County.

(May 29, 2020) The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold a pre-employment physical skills evaluation on Saturday May 30, to fill openings in the 2020 employment roster.

The pre-employment evaluation is being held in Ocean City, in the area of Dorchester Street and the beach.

There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply.

All training and certifications will be provided in a paid ($15.25/hour) Surf Rescue Academy, which is being conducted in Ocean City.

Registration/check-in for the test begins at 9 a.m. on Dorchester Street and the Boardwalk. Each candidate must have a mask and will have a wellness check (including body temperature) before being accepted to participate in the testing.

After orientation, and an English language proficiency test, applicants should prepare for a full day of testing beginning shortly after registration.

Candidates will swim 400 meters, run 300 meters, perform simulated swimming rescues, and demonstrate the capacity to run fast in timed sprint races. Water-related activities take place in the Atlantic Ocean with all running activities on the beach.

Although pre-registration is not required, candidates are strongly encouraged to sign up in advance for the test by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp.

The beach patrol requires acceptable proof of age of all candidates, which can be a driver’s license, birth certificate or U.S. passport. Without proper proof of age, applicants will not be permitted to participate.

In addition, applicants must be 17 years old or older prior to June 24, 2020, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian during the entire testing process.

Following the physical skills evaluation, those meeting qualifying standards are eligible for appointment to the Beach Patrol’s Surf Rescue Academy (SRA) in Ocean City beginning on May 31 or June 14.

The SRA is eight days long and provides all training and certifications required to be a surf rescue technician while earning $15.25 per hour.

If interested in the 2021 season, testing begins this August. Registration for future testing dates will begin on June 15. For additional information, contact the Ocean City Beach Patrol at 410-289-7556 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbp.

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CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) The following took place on Tuesday, May 26, during an Ocean City Council meeting:

Transportation The Ocean City Transportation Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 2, at 9 a.m. on the Zoom app.

Discussions will include an update on bus revenues, an update on a Third Street traffic control device, as well as discussion on tram operations for the summer.

Airport The council voted to remand to staff five bids for a multi-phase, runway rehabilitation project at the Ocean City Airport located off of Route 611 in West Ocean City.

The first phase includes relocations of a navigational aid device, known as the localizer, antenna array and construction of the runway 32 “Runway Safety Area.”

The project will be 100 percent funded by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant.

The bids were made by A-Del Construction of Millsboro, Delaware, base bid of $2.5 million, ad alternate bid of $301,115.40; Allan Myers of Fallston, base bid of $2.2 million, ad alternate of $217,756; Atlantic Contracting & Material of Upper Marlboro, base bid of $2.7 million, ad alternate of $186,221; David A. Bramble Inc. of Chestertown, base bid of $3.1 million, ad alternate of $394,180; and George & Lynch of Dover, base bid of $2.9 million, ad alternate of $317,050.

Annual report Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville gave an annual department report to the mayor and council.

Last year, the city issued 43 new residential building permits.

Neville also explained that the city was on track in its census reporting.

Although the city technically has an 8.5 percent response rate, this is based on 30,000 housing units total, rather than the actual number of yearround residents the city has, which is roughly 7,000 people based on the 2019 census.

In reality, the response rate in Ocean City is around 67 percent, which is on track with the state average response rate, Neville said.

He said the separation between year-round and all residential units should be sorted out sometime in the fall.

The council voted to send the annual report to the Maryland Department of Planning.

Following the vote, the council discussed meeting with the Ocean City

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UPKEEP Shenanigan’s Pub owner Greg Shockley said Memorial Day weekend was unlike any other, and sales were down by almost 80 percent.

Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss a short list of topics, including mixed-use zoning and a pedestrian crosswalk on the 144th Street intersection, the latter prompted by the recent approval of a 59-unit, multifamily townhouse condominium project to be built in the area.

City Hall security The council approved to appropriate left over funding from the Boardwalk Access Control Project to finance security improvements at City Hall.

City Engineer Terry McGean said the city had saved $172,800 from the Boardwalk project, and wanted to use $60,000 of the savings for seven card readers, an emergency exit from the human resource office, a new wall and door near the north staircase, a new wall and door in the upstairs hallway and new glass partitions at the billing and planning and community development counters.

There was a small debate as to whether the city could delay the security improvements and save the money, but McGean explained that he had already received pricing for much of the work meaning the project could be done relatively quickly.

City Manager Doug Miller added that with City Hall closed to the public, now would be the perfect time to get the work done.

Councilman Mark Paddack and Councilwoman Mary Knight said the security measures were long overdue, and voiced their support for the request’s approval.

The request was approved six to one, with Councilman Tony DeLuca opposed.

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The construction project in front of Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin to create easier access into the campus and on to Route 346 is nearly complete.

The Maryland State Highway Administration is repairing the concrete spalls under the Route 50 Bridge during the summer season.

Projects on Rt. 50 Bridge, Rt. 346 continue

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Construction on the Route 50 Bridge and on Route 346 continues as traffic increases with the start of the summer season.

The improvements on the Route 50 bridge have been in the works for more than two years and will continue through next year as well, according to District Community Liason Bob Rager. He said most of

the work is under the bridge for repairs to areas of flaking concrete.

“There’s also some steel work in the machine rooms and, at some point, we’ll do some steel repairs on the drawbridge movable spans,” Rager said. “Of course, this will occur in the off-season when traffic is minimal.”

The project on Route 346 in front of Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin began in November and is nearly

complete, according to Rager. The construction has created a designated right-turn lane along westbound Route 346, reconstructed Healthway Drive to facilitate right turns on Route 346 and lengthened the southbound Route 113 left turn lane at Route 346.

“We’re doing some touch-ups to improve drainage, but the project is basically done and ready to open to traffic as soon as we get the final

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striping in place,” Rager said.

He added that even with the covid19 pandemic, the projects are on schedule. The only issue that may arise is if the pandemic affects any of the subcontractors.

“These subcontractors can be working multiple projects at a time so any impact to their personnel could have a ripple effect,” Rager said.

“While it’s important to keep crews working and keep these projects moving ahead, no deadline is worth compromising personal or public safety. We want all of our employees and contractors to take care of themselves and their families first.”

He noted that the construction in front of Atlantic General is especially important during the pandemic, as it improves the entrance to the hospital. Atlantic General also recently repaved Healthway Drive.

“Atlantic General Hospital has been a great partner in helping SHA [State Highway Administration] complete our MD 346 turn-lane project without significantly impacting public access during the pandemic,” Rager said.

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OCMC’s Memorial Day tourney this weekend

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 29, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 11th annual Memorial Day Tournament will take place this Saturday and Sunday – one week later than it was originally scheduled.

“We had to push it back a week.

Between the [Maryland Department of Natural Resources] and Gov. [Larry] Hogan, we had to wait and see what we could do,” Franky Pettolina, Ocean City Marlin Club president and co-director of the tournament, said. “I’m just glad we’ll

be able to have it.”

A representative from each team can call the Marlin Club at 410-2131613 to register. Final registration will take place today, Friday, at 6:30 p.m.

For those who didn’t register over the phone, a limit of one person from each boat can sign up their group at the club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Social distancing and masks are required.

There will be a virtual captain’s meeting available on the Marlin Club website, www.ocmarlinclub.com, and on its Facebook page.

The boat entry fee is $300 (for four anglers). Anglers do not have to be Marlin Club members to participate.

A portion of the entry fee will again be donated to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, which provides support, encouragement and a better life for veterans.

Kratz was a longtime member and strong supporter of the club.

Teams can fish one of two days – Saturday or Sunday. Lines in at 8 a.m. and out at 3 p.m. All fish will be

weighed at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City.

Prize money will be awarded to anglers who hook the three heaviest fish in the bluefish and tuna divisions.

Added entry-level calcuttas, or side wagers, ranging in cost from $100-$500 are available for bluefish and tuna. Participating in the additional calcuttas increase the prize money payout for top fish.

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No sign-up party or award banquet; fishing part same

PHOTO COURTESY CHRIS MILLER

The crew aboard Reel Escape, from left, Bob Mallory III, Bob Miller, Carl and Jordan Sauer and Capt. Chris Miller not only landed two mahi during their fishing trip last Saturday offshore, but they also caught and released the first white marlin of the Ocean City fishing season.

First white marlin of season landed Crew aboard Reel Escape catches, releases billfish while out fishing for tuna

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 29, 2020) The plan for the fiveman crew aboard the Reel Escape was to go offshore and catch some tuna last Saturday. Well, they didn’t boat any tuna, but the group – to their surprise – did land the first white marlin of the Ocean City fishing season.

“It’s an awesome feeling, but I’m kind of in shock because we weren’t looking for it,” Capt. Chris Miller said. “We were like, ‘did that just really happen?’ I feel thankful and blessed.”

Miller purchased the 33-foot 330 Grady White Express last August and had been working on it to get it ready for the 2020 fishing season.

The group, which included Miller, his father, Bob; Carl Sauer and his son, Jordan; and Bob Mallory III, were originally slated to go offshore the weekend before, but they canceled the trip because of poor weather conditions.

Last Saturday’s weather was also less than stellar. The group, fishing together for the first time, left Pines Point Marina in Ocean Pines around 5 a.m. It was Miller’s first time taking the boat offshore.

It was foggy and rainy and the water was rough, but they continued on. It was pouring rain for a majority of the ride out, Miller said.

Miller, of Bowleys Quarters, Maryland, said he kept saying to himself,

“please make this trip worth the ride.”

“We were all on the same page,” he said. “It was a great way to break the boat in. Everything ran smoothly.”

“We gave up going the first time. We couldn’t give up twice,” Carl Sauer said.

“It wound up being a good decision.”

It took about four and a half hours to arrive at their destination, the southern side of the Washington Canyon, about 85 miles offshore, where the water temperature ranged from 68-72 degrees.

The crew put their eight lines in the water and began trolling for tuna.

After about 20 minutes – around 11:30 a.m. – something grabbed the ballyhoo bait.

Since it was Carl Sauer’s first fishing trip offshore, he was handed the rod to fight whatever was on the other end. The rest of the lines were cleared while Sauer battled the fish.

“There was a rush to get the lines in.

There was just a lot of commotion,” he said. “I was just hanging on for dear life.

The fish was running and taking a lot of line.”

When one of the guys asked if he was OK, Sauer said he answered, “it feels like I have a Volkswagen on the end of this rod.”

When the fish stopped running, he reeled and reeled. The group wasn’t sure what was hooked until it was next to the boat. They saw it was a white marlin.

“Everyone was shocked, but there was a lot of excitement,” Sauer said.

Jordan Sauer grabbed the leader – which cut his hand up a bit – so the marlin would not go under the boat. In the process, the line got chafed on the side of

the boat and broke, but not before it was deemed an official catch and release because Sauer had touched the leader.

“The fish realized it was hooked then darted down,” Miller said. “It never jumped. It was tangled in the spreader bar the entire time.”

Sauer fought the fish for about 20 minutes, but he said it felt like an hour and a half.

“It was like no other fish I’ve caught, and I’ve caught some good-size fish in the bay, but nothing like this,” Sauer, who lives in Fair Hill in Cecil County, said. The 49-year-old has been bay fishing for at least 30 years, he said. “It’s my first white and I hope it’s not my last.”

“It’s a hell of an accomplishment for his first time offshore,” Miller said.

Miller estimated the fish, from the tip of the bill to the tail, to be about 6.5 to 7 feet.

“It was a nice-size fish,” he said.

“Everything happened so quick. It took a few minutes to process what took place because we weren’t expecting it. We were kind of in shock that we had a marlin this time of year.”

Miller said he sent a text his friend, Rusty Daub, at noon that they had just released a white marlin. The group had no idea it was the first white marlin of the season.

“We didn’t think anything of it because we were just out fun fishing,” Miller said. “We didn’t put two and two together. We had no idea about the white. It’s funny how that all played out.”

They celebrated the release for a few minutes then put the lines back in the water and continued to fish. About 20

Continued from Page 21 number of people on the dock at the scale will be limited. There will also be no awards banquet this year.

“The fishing end of it has not changed,” Pettolina said. “Weigh-ins and registration will not be the events they’ve usually been. So the social end has changed, but the fishing will be the same.”

Pettolina plans to participate in the tournament. Tuesday evening he said he hopes the weather and offshore forecast improves for the weekend.

“I’m remaining optimistic,” he said.

“Each day it’s looked a little better.”

This tournament is the first Marlin Club event to count toward the inaugural Larry Jock Memorial Cup seasonal award. Jock, owner of the Coastal Fisherman newspaper, passed away suddenly on Jan. 11. He was a pillar of the Ocean City fishing community for many years.

Points will be award for entering an event and by physical standing – first, second or third place – in each Marlin Club tournament. For the full list of rules, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com. minutes later they caught two mahi. Miller said they weighed 25-30 pounds each.

The group fished until close to 2 p.m.

They decided to head back to shore because of a shift in the wind and the sea was supposed to get rougher.

As they got back to the dock there was a buzz around the fishing community about their catch.

“I’m thankful that it happened,” Miller said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing.”

It is a tradition when someone catches their first white marlin that they jump in the water. When the group got back to the marina, Sauer went for a swim.

“It was a surreal experience for me,” Sauer said.

Miller said it finally set in later that night that they had just landed the first white marlin of the season “when our phones started blowing up.”

“It’s a surreal kind of feeling,” Miller said. “It will probably never happen again in my lifetime.”

He has been fishing offshore for about four or five years and bay fishing about 15 years. His father has been bay fishing 50-plus years and occasionally in the ocean, Miller said.

Miller and Jordan Sauer work together and have fished together before. It was his first time fishing with Carl and Mallory, who was the “designated gaffer.”

Miller and the Sauers had discussed going offshore fishing months earlier while sitting in a blind duck hunting this past winter, Carl said.

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According to records, May 23 earliest date of WM release

PHOTO COURTESY CHRIS MILLER

In addition to catching and releasing the first white marlin of the Ocean City fishing season, the crew aboard Reel Escape also hooked two mahi. Pictured, from left, are Carl and Jordan Sauer and Bob Mallory III.

Continued from Page 22 $11,000. One check for $5,000 will come from the Town of Ocean City and a check for $6,000 will be presented by the Fishermen United of Ocean City, which is made up of the Bank of Ocean City, Bahia Marina, Hooked on OC, Sunset Marina, Ocean City Fishing Center and Atlantic Tackle.

“That’s awesome for just going out fishing for fun,” Miller said.

Sauer said on Tuesday the group planned to go fishing again this weekend. They’re still looking for tuna.

The Ocean City Marlin Club also offers a $5,000 prize to the club member who catches the first white marlin of the season. Since no one on board Reel Escape is a Marlin Club member, the money will go to the crew aboard Talkin’

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2020/2021 REQUESTED BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENTS The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed operating budgets, assessments, user charges and other charges for each of the 11 sanitary service areas operated by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Water & Wastewater Division on: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 9:20 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The 11 sanitary service areas and proposed changes to the users fees to cover projected expenses are as follows: Assateague Pointe - increase from $15 to $25 per lot grinder pump flat surcharge.

Briddletown - increase in commercial water base fee ranging from $53 to $441.50 at present to $56.75 to $472.50 based on total EDU's; and increase in water usage charge from $9.19 to $9.75 per thousand gallons.

Edgewater Acres – increase from $160 to $175 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $98 to $103 per EDU per quarter domestic water flat charge; increase from $140 to $150 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; and decrease from $25 to $0 per EDU per quarter accessibility fee.

The Landings - increase from $240 to $250 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $37 to $39 per EDU per quarter Lewis Road domestic water base fee; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $275 to $2,300 at present to $295 to $2,461 based on total EDUs; and increase from $230 to $240 per EDU per quarter accessibility fee.

Lighthouse Sound - no proposed changes.

Mystic Harbour - increase from $173 to $178 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $172 to $175.75 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; and increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $212 to $1,766 at present to $227 to $1,890 based on total EDU's. decrease from $54 to $18 per EDU per quarter oyster debt service; and increase from $47.50 to $48.75 per EDU per quarter sunset village domestic water flat charge.

Newark - new $55 per EDU per quarter sewer debt service.

Ocean Pines - increase from $175 to $179 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $161.75 to $164.75 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; increase White Horse Park domestic water and sewer flat charge from $138 to $141 per lot per quarter; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $212 to $1,766 at present to $227 to $1,890 based on total EDUs. Riddle Farm - increase from $190 to $200 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $212 to $1,766 at present to $227 to $1,890 based on total EDU's; and new $35 per EDU per quarter effluent disposal charge.

River Run - increase from $54.69 to $56 per EDU per quarter domestic water base fee.

West Ocean City - no proposed changes.

In addition to user fees, assessments will be levied in the Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Pines, Oyster Harbour, Riddle Farm, and Snug Harbour service areas or sub-areas to make debt payments. All assessments shall be made on an EDU basis.

Copies of the proposed budgets for each service area are available online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer's Office at (410) 632-0686 ext. 1217.

Trash, which released a marlin shortly after the Reel Escape last Saturday.

The Boss Hogg crew also released two white marlin after that.

At least four white marlin were release on May 23. The Ocean City Marlin Club has been keeping detailed catch records since 1936. May 23 is the earliest a white has been released in Ocean City.

The previous earliest catch and release was in 2015, when Dale Downey and Got-R-Done Capt. Rick Schafer landed a marlin on May 24.

ON GUARD

OCBP ready to fulfill three-part mission for 2020

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (May 29, 2020) It’s so exciting to be at the beginning of another summer season in beautiful Ocean City.

I hope everyone is staying safe during these unique and unprecedented times.

We are eagerly anticipating the many visitors that will vacation in our resort town this summer.

Sun worshipers, graduates, boogie boarders, surfers, beach enthusiasts and just about anyone that wants to get away for a relaxing and fun vacation will be arriving.

Some have been planning all winter for their beach vacation and anticipate a picture-perfect week.

Most beach goers will have an enjoyable and relaxing time, however, if something does go wrong on the beach or in the ocean, you know we will be there to help.

Ocean City employs over 200 surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) that cover stands along all 10 miles of beach.

Our surf rescue technicians are among the most skilled and well trained lifeguards in the world, making thousands of rescues each summer.

At the beach when there is an emergency, every second counts and you can count on your surf rescue technician to be there when and where you need them.

The guards are prepared and eager to fulfill our three-part mission: education, prevention and intervention. This mission guides our organization.

As a retired educator with Charles County Public Schools for over 30 years and 16 years as the beach patrol’s public education coordinator, I know the importance of the first part of our mission.

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OCBP members unofficial town ambassadors Continued from Page 24 gifts you can give someone, but it is also incredibly empowering. Ocean City Today has been a valuable asset for us in helping to achieve the educational part of our mission.

Understanding the dangers that our ocean presents, allows a person to make decisions to keep themselves and their family safe while vacationing in Ocean City.

I can’t tell you how many times someone has shared with me that they really just had no idea about certain safety messages. Each week I will continue to share some of the most important things to remember in order to make your stay safe and enjoyable.

With that being said, let me remind you of one of our most important messages; “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguards in the stand!”

The ocean is unpredictable and statistics show that most of the drownings in the world occur during a time when lifeguards are not on duty or on unguarded beaches. In Ocean City, 98 percent of all drownings that have occurred in the 90 years of the beach patrol history, have occurred when guards were not on duty.

You might also be interested to know the statistics of a typical summer season for the OCBP as we fulfill our mission: Returning lost and found individuals

(1,000-2,000) Minor first aids (1,500-2,500) Medical emergencies with EMS (100200) Head/neck/spinal responses (80-100) Police assists (75-125) USCG/DNRP assists (10-25) Preventative actions in water (75,000-150,000) Surf rescues (2,000-4,000) Although we are dedicated to guarding and maintaining safety along Ocean City’s beach seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., this is not our only role. We pride ourselves with another important role and that is to be ambassadors for the Town of Ocean City.

As some of the most visible town employees, our unofficial role as an Ocean City ambassador is something we take pride in.

Members of the beach patrol are motivated, competent, professional assets to the Town of Ocean City. While each of us brings a great deal of positive attributes to the town, being a part of this great organization allows each of us to receive even more in return.

The town does a great job attracting people to make Ocean City their vacation destination. What people experience once they are here will likely determine if they return for another event or a vacation.

This is why the beach patrol feels it is

our job to make a difference in every visitor’s experience.

We are first and foremost concerned about safety on the beach and in the ocean, and secondly, we are continuously aware of how we as beach patrol members conduct ourselves when we interact with those we meet on the beach or anywhere in the town.

While we exist to provide a public safety service, when we take the extra steps to make someone feel welcomed, we become more than just employees of the beach patrol and the Town of Ocean City, we become a lasting part of their Ocean City experience and help make an Ocean City memory.

We often say, “A lifeguard has hours of boredom and moments of trauma.”

Most of the time they are scanning (watching) and waiting to be called into action. This happens over 90 percent of most days.

You will often find a lifeguard talking to the public and educating them about beach conditions for the day, but it is not uncommon to find that same lifeguard sharing their favorite place to eat or relax.

Ocean City is a great place to vacation and we are in competition for the continued loyalty of our visitors.

We will continue to do our part as surf rescue technicians and as ambassadors for the Town of Ocean City.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY LIQUOR CONTROL ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2020/2021 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2020/2021 Liquor Control Enterprise Fund Operating Budget as requested by the Worcester County Liquor Control Department on: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 9:20 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Copies of the detailed budget are available for public inspection online at www.co.worcester.md.us.

WORCESTER COUNTY 2020/2021 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET LIQUOR CONTROL ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services .................................................................................................................................$177,678 Supplies & Materials...............................................................................................................................$14,200 Cost of Goods Sold .................................................................................................................................$632,400 Maintenance & Services..........................................................................................................................$67,400 Other Charges............................................................................................................................................$5,736 Payout of Net Income (Loss) to County and Pocomoke City.................................................................$17,586 Interfund Charges ................................................................................................................................. $15,000 TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES ........................................................................ $930,000 Sales - Retail ..........................................................................................................................................$930,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES ...................................................................................$930,000 For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-0686, ext. 1217.

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

We’ll never know how many lives have already been saved by the lifeguards’ attentiveness, but you can help and do your part by reading our safety advice each week and sharing the information with others.

We also encourage you to check in with the lifeguard each time you visit to learn about current conditions. Each day they write a beach or ocean tip on the back of their stand.

We can’t wait to be a part of your wonderful experiences in Ocean City, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”

POLICE/COURTS

Assault Morgantown, West Virginia teen Emily Christine Strader, 18, was arrested after she was accused of striking her mother and father.

On Monday, May 18, around 8:30 p.m., police were sent to an uptown rental unit where an officer found Strader seated on the ground crying. She told police that she had gotten into an argument with her parents while cleaning the bathroom.

The argument reportedly escalated and her mother told her to leave, but Strader refused to do so and then flipped over the coffee table, according to court documents.

Her father allegedly dragged her outside by grabbing her hair.

Police reported that Strader had cuts on her right elbow.

The parents told police essentially the same story, but that the father had been able to calm Strader down.

An hour later, however, Strader reportedly walked into the living room and began arguing with her mother again, and then flipped over the coffee table.

The mother told police that Strader then began to punch and scratch her in the face, and then she and her husband dragged Strader out of the residence.

Strader allegedly then threw a shovel at her mother but did not connect.

Police reported that the mother had two significant abrasions on her face and that there were fresh cuts on the father’s left elbow.

Police arrested Strader for second-degree assault.

Domestic assault Police arrested Bettmarie Lopez, 28, of Rochester, New York after she was accused of punching her boyfriend.

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Enjoying drinks while waiting for their order at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, Sunday, May 24, are Katrina and Cleo Zimmerman from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and their sweet pup, Stella.

Waiting in line to order carryout from Fish Tales on 22nd Street, Sunday, May 24, from left, are Garrett Hadel, Juan Lopez and AJ Carter, of Baltimore.

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Brianna Blair, left, and Brianna Mansi, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, order carryout at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, Sunday, May 24.

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Harborside employee Dave Smyth takes orders for carryout at the West Ocean City eatery, Sunday, May 24.

Grabbing something to eat and drink from Harborside in West Ocean City, Sunday, May 24, from left, are Melanie, Mark and Ryan O’Leary of West Ocean City.

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Hanging out for Memorial Day weekend at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street, Sunday, May 24, from left, are Ocean City residents Nate Miller, Karen Barry, Paulie Shue, Ryan Reighard and Amber Rose.

Enjoying the view at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street, Sunday, May 24, from left, are Ocean City residents Dan Dacey, Jessica Kircher, Bronte Dakota and Kevin Cool.

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Apple stuffed pork loin with molasses and balsamic glaze

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 29, 2020) Tempestuous winds dance to a magnificent performance as a cold front taunts the Eastern Shore.

Swirls of blustery weather and chilly temperatures are not fitting for the month of May. Even the birds seem to be ruffled by the unusual weather.

Oh well, extraordinary circumstances seem to be the special of the day.

I cannot help but wonder what dad would have thought of these trying times. It’s hard to believe he is no longer with us.

Reality is a reflection of my father meticulously preparing a stuffed pork loin. The mind is complicated, and I wonder why this particular image tiptoes from the canyons of my mind.

The mélange of “good times” saturate my moment to be with aromatics that are embellished with the fragrance of sweet apples, peppery allspice and spicy nutmeg.

This trinity of goodness is enhanced with savory notes of pungent

garlic, piney rosemary and caramellike molasses. The medley of ingredients gives the dish depth of flavor, which is essential if one wants their menu to stand out and be more memorable.

An apple stuffed pork loin marinated with a molasses and balsamic glaze is fitting for this time of the year.

Jack Frost has moved on, and the radiating warmth from the glorious sun is not in full command. Remember, transitions are just as important as the seasons themselves when planning a menu.

Pork and brining go hand in hand.

The salt solution is slowly drawn into the meat which promotes juiciness and tenderness.

The ratio of salt to water is 1/8th cup of kosher salt to 1 quart of water.

Aromatics can be added for extra flavor.

When stuffing a pork loin, it is important that the ingredients of the stuffing pairs with the flavors of the glaze.

One should also consider color.

The appearance of the dish must be pleasing to the eye.

If one is stuffing their pork loin

with fruit or vegetables, only partially cook them before the actual act of stuffing. Remember, they will continue to cook inside the meat as it is finished in the oven.

Stuffing a pork loin does not only add flavor but makes a stunning presentation. That being said, there are a few different ways one can stuff a pork loin.

The easiest option is to cut the cylinder of meat lengthwise so it opens up like a book, add the stuffing and close it up again.

Another way is making a hole in the middle of the loin, creating a sort of tube and fill the tube with stuffing.

Spiral cuts are the most impressive and are the best option to showcase the meat along with the stuffing. It is imperative to have a sharp knife and preferably one that is the actual length of the pork loin.

Place the pork loin, fat side down, on a cutting board perpendicular to you.

If you are right-handed, place your left hand on top of the meat. Apply a little pressure as you cut one-third from the bottom to the other side.

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Then, again apply a little pressure with your left hand on the thicker side of the loin. Cut one-third from the bottom to the other side, and again do not cut the entire section, leaving about 1 ½ -inches of the meat still attached.

Using the flat side of a small pan, pound the meat to even out the thickness. A light coating of salt and pepper is applied at this time.

In closing, choose the method for stuffing a pork loin that you feel comfortable with. The following recipe is based on the spiral cut, but can be easily adapted to the other two styles.

Remember, the element of surprise is key to entertaining. A pork loin stuffed with apples and fennel that is topped with a molasses and balsamic glaze is sure to get the attention of your guests. Enjoy!

Brining 1-quart cold water 1/8th cup kosher salt 1 boneless pork loin, 3 ½ pounds 1. Combine pork, salt and water in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag. Place filled Ziploc bag in a large bowl and brine for 36 hours.

Molasses and Balsamic Glaze 1 cup balsamic vinegar ½ small yellow onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic, quartered 6 thyme sprigs or 2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup molasses 2 tablespoons dried mustard 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, thyme and chicken stock over medium high heat until reduced to 1

1/3 cups, about 15 minutes.

2. Strain mixture, add molasses and dry mustard, and reduce for another 5 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped apples (no skin) 1 cup chopped fennel (white part) 2/3 cup raisins ¼ cup chopped walnuts crushed rosemary, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. In a large sauté pan, warm canola oil and butter over mediumlow heat. Add onions, garlic, apples, fennel, raisins and walnuts and sauté for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3. Rinse brined pork thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

4. Follow the above instructions for the spiral cutting. Trim the edges for presentation purposes.

5. Top the pork with the stuffing.

Do not place the stuffing on the edges, allow an inch as a border.

Carefully, roll the pork loin, so the fat side is facing the cutting board.

Truss the pork tightly so the filling stays inside.

Flip the meat over, fat side up, and apply the glaze liberally so the entire surface is covered.

6. Cook the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees.

Baste the pork one time with the molasses glaze while it is in the oven and another time while the pork is resting.

Secret Ingredient – Food. “Food is essential to life, therefor make it good.”

– S Truett Cathy

Pines market sees increase in customers

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 29, 2020) Although foot traffic at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market was under par this Memorial Day Weekend, attendance has been strong overall despite the spread of covid-19.

Market Manager David Bean said a small dip last week notwithstanding, head counts have trended favorably since Gov. Larry Hogan’s March 23 executive order designated outdoor produce vendors an essential business.

“We were pleased with the crowd that we did have,” he said. “I had 30 vendors there this Saturday [and] typically on Memorial Day Weekend I’d have 85 vendors. We’ve seen our foot traffic since mid-April skyrocket … simply because people feel more comfortable being there and shopping in that environment,” he said.

After Maryland issued covid-19 health-safety guidance requiring face coverings and physical distancing at retail businesses, including farmers markets, Bean said participants in

the Ocean Pines market adapted quickly.

“All my vendors have stepped up to the situation and embraced what they had to do,” he said. “The vendors and the market are more concentrated on serving our customers and providing the product that they’re looking for.”

Bean said demand for locally produced items has increased greatly during the pandemic.

“The uptick is in the green market,” he said. “In other words, people looking for produce, seafood, meat, eggs, honey and that type of thing.”

While trying to limit the communal experience by encouraging customers to “come, shop and leave,” Bean said the public has largely abided by safety guidelines.

“What really surprises me a lot is how people have embraced the situation,” he said. “People have been really cool [with] the social distancing and wearing masks.”

Regardless of the momentary hold on other activities at the market, such as cooking demonstrations, and visits

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The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, which marked its ninth anniversary on Memorial Day Weekend, has experienced an upswell since pandemic-related health safety measures went into place in March.

by domestic animals such as alpacas, a groundswell of community support for merchants has been evident.

“The public has been great and they’ve embraced our vendors,” he said. “A lot of our vendors are getting tips … for doing what they’re doing.”

As for the future, Bean said the time for the phased-in statewide reopening plans remain cloudy.

“We’re following the protocol set forth by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and state heath departments,” he said. “We have not gotten any directives; we’re looking for direction and waiting to hear what that will be.”

Bean said the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, which marked its ninth anniversary this Memorial

Day Weekend, would continue despite the current challenges.

“We’ve been open and we will continue to stay open,” he said. “We’re there rain or shine.”

The challenging times have also fostered a stronger bond between vendors and customers, Bean said.

“It’s been a great relationship with the Ocean Pines community,” he said.

“It opens our eyes [and] we see things a little differently than we did before.”

The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market is open Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in White Horse Park on 239 Ocean Parkway. For further details visit online at oceanpines.org/web/pages/farmersartisans-market.

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Co. Commissioners welcome Wilson as new finance officer (May 29, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Jessica Wilson as the new assistant finance officer.

Wilson, a certified public accountant (CPA), joined the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office on July 22, 2013, where she served as the enterprise fund controller until her promotion to assistant finance officer on March 23, 2020.

“Jessica’s attention to detail, professional demeanor and customer-friendly attitude has served the citizens and taxpayers of Worcester County well over the last six years,” Finance Officer Phil Thompson said. “The Treasurer’s Office is looking forward to continuing that trend while expanding her role in the county’s financial management and reporting.”

Wilson brings 14 years of accounting experience to this position.

Prior to joining Worcester County Government, she was an auditor for E. Cohen and Company, CPAs in Rockville and Ernst & Young LLP in Baltimore.

Wilson, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Financial Planning from Salisbury University in 2006 and her CPA in 2008.

“I would like to thank the County Commissioners for the opportunity to serve as the new assistant finance offi-

REAL ESTATE REPORT

Differences between down payments and closing costs

Jessica Wilson

cer,” Wilson said. “I look forward to gaining additional governmental accounting experience in my new role.”

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Wilson was raised in Somerset County and currently resides there with her husband, Drew, and two boys, Wyatt and Connor.

Wilson took over for former Assistant Finance Officer Jennifer Swanton who accepted the position of chief financial officer with Chesapeake Health Care of Salisbury.

The assistant finance officer will assist the finance officer in planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the functions and activities of the Treasurer’s Office.

For additional information, contact Public Information Officer Kim Moses at 410-632-1194.

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 29, 2020) Some of the biggest misconceptions in buying a home are related to down payments and closing costs.

The first misconception is that a down payment is the same thing as closing costs.

Down payments are one cost in the purchase of a home whereas closing costs are separate in the purchase of a home.

Down payments can range from 0 percent for USDA loans; 3.5 percent down for an FHA loan; and 5 percent or higher amount down for conventional loans.

A distinction to keep in mind: when you put less than 20 percent on a typical loan, you will be required to pay monthly private mortgage insurance (PMI).

Once your loan reaches 80 percent of the loan-to-value amount, this monthly PMI may be dropped, which can help to save hundreds per month (the exact amount you pay in monthly mortgage insurance depends on the type of loan and the total loan amount).

Closing costs are separate from down payment expenditures.

Closing costs are comprised from a variety of expenses related to the purchase of a home—transfer and recordation taxes, home inspection, appraisal, lender fees, settlement company fees, pre-paid taxes and loan interest, etc.

The exact closing cost figure can be supplied by your lender in a good faith estimate.

It’s much better to understand this figure prior to making an offer, so that if you are short on cash, you may be able to work some buyer closing cost assistance into the offer.

This is where the seller gives a contribution to help cover some (or possibly all) of the buyer closing costs.

In some scenarios, the seller may contribute up to 3 percent or even up to 6 percent of the contract price. It just depends on the type of loan.

There is also the opportunity to receive gift money to help cover closing cost expenses. There are strict guidelines as to who can gift money for down payment, so discuss this option with your lender prior to making an offer where gift money is needed.

– Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

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Enjoy relaxing on the patio after a day at the beach or pool. Located close to busline, restaurants/bar and indoor & outdoor miniature golf course. Community amenities include 3-pools (including a wading pool for the little ones), 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, Bayfront boardwalk w/3-fishing piers, canal front fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with a 1/2 mile walking path 5-acre open park & street lighting (lamppost at every property). Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer & city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $299 year. $234,500

This 4BR/1.5BA is located in the sought after community of Montego Bay in quiet North O.C. on a 40 x 90 lot. This home has been very well maintained, is move-in ready and is being sold fully furnished.

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Community features 2 inground pools, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, a 9 hole mini-golf course, an 8 acre wildlife sanctuary with a pond and blacktop walking trail, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers, and more...all for only $299.00/yr HOA fee. Don't miss out on this one, call today! $224,900

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Carry-Out & Delivery NAME

PHONE

WEBSITE

HOURS

ADDRESS

Albertino’s

410-250-2000

Albertinosoc.com

Daily, 3-9

13117 Coastal Hwy,, OC

Backshore Brewing Co.

410-289-0008

Backshorebrew.com

Sat., 11-7 • Sun., 11-5

913 Atlantic Ave., OC

Beach Barrels

410-250-0522

Beachbarrels.com

Sat.-Sun., 11-10 • Mon.-Fri., 11-8

13207 Coastal Hwy., OC

Billy’s Sub Shop

410-250-1778

Billyssubs.com

Daily, 11-11

140th St., Oceanside, OC

BJs On The Water

410-524-7575

Bjsonthewater.com

Daily Noon-9 pm

115 75th St. OC

Blue Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar

410-524-3983

Bluefishocmd.com

Fri.-Sat.,12-10 • Sun.-Thurs., 12-9

9401 Coastal Hwy., OC

Bourbon Street

443-664-2896

Bourbonstreetonthebeach.com

Fri.-Sat.,12-8 • Wed.-Thurs., 4-8

11604 Coastal Hwy., OC

Captain’s Table

410-289-7192

Captainstableoc.com

2 15th Street, OC

Carousel - Patio Bar & Grill

410-524-1000

Carouselhotel.com

Sat.-Sun., 7-12 and 5-9 Mon., Thurs., Fri., 5-9 Fri., 5-9 • Sat.-Sun., 12-5

Caruso Pizza

410-289-1990

Oceancitymdpizza.com

Daily, 10-midnight

420 S. Atlantic Ave., OC

Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill

410-289-6846

Castleinthesand.com

Daily, 11am

3701 Atlantic Ave., OC

Coins Pub & Restaurant

410-877-6040

Coinspuboc.com

Sat.-Sun., 12pm • Tues., Thurs., Fri., 2pm

2820 Philadelphia Ave., OC

Cowboy Coast Saloon

410-289-6331

Cowboycoast.com

Daily, 11-2

1706 Philadelphia Ave., OC

Crab Bag

410-250-3337

Thecrabbag.com

Daily, 11-9

130th St. & Coastal Hwy., OC

DeNovos

410-208-2782

Denovos.com

Tues-Sat. 7 am-9 pm; Mon. 11 am – 9pm

11310 Manklin Creek Rd. OP

The Dough Roller – OC

410-524-7981

Thedoughroller.com

Daily 11 am – 8 pm

6909 Coastal Hwy. OC

The Dough Roller - WOC

410-213-7655

Thedoughroller.com

Daily, 11-8

12849 Ocean Gateway, WOC

Dry 85

443-664-8989

Dry85.com/ocean-city/

Wed.-Sun., 12-7pm. & Mem. Day Monday

12 48th Street, OC

Duffy’s Bayside Bar & Grill

410-787-5126

Duffysoc.com

Daily, 10:00-2

12923 Coastal Hwy., OC

Fish Tales

410-289-0990

Ocfishtales.com

Daily, 11-8

22nd Street, Bayside, OC

Hammerheads Bar & Grill

410-289-0006

Hammerheadsocmd.com

Sat.-Sun., 11-7

913 Atlantic Ave., OC

Hooters

410-289-2690

Hootersofoc.com

Fri., Sat., Sun., 11-7

5th Street on the Boards, OC

Horizons/Clarion

410-524-3535

Clarionoc.com

Daily, 3-10

10100 Coastal Hwy., OC

Johnny’s Pizza – OC

410-723-5600

Johnnyspizzapub.com

Daily, 12-8:30

5601 Coastal Hwy., OC

Johnny’s Pizza – OP

410-208-1212

Johnnyspizzapub.com

Daily, 12-8

11019 Manklin Lane, OP

Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grille

410-524-3535

Clarionoc.com

Fri., 4-9 • Sat.-Thurs., 11-10

10100 Coastal Hwy/Clarion, OC

Longboard Café

443-664-5639

Longboardcafe.net

Daily, 11:30-8

6701 Coastal Hwy., OC

Marina Deck Restaurant

410-289-4411

Marinadeckrestaurant.com

Daily, 12pm

306 Dorchester Street, OC

Marlin Moon

410-289-1201

Marlinmoonocmd.com

Daily, 12-6

3301 Atlantic Ave., OC

My Thai

410-250-9918

Mythaioc.webs.com

Fri.-Sat., 11-8 • Wed., Thurs., Sun., 11-7

138th St., Bayside, OC

Nori Sushi Bar and Grill

443-880-6258

Norioc.com

Fri.-Sat., 11:30-10 • Sun.-Thur., 11:30-9

11403 Coastal Hwy., OC

Ocean Pines Yacht Club

410-641-7501

Opyachtclub.com

Wed,-Sun., 4-8

1 Mumford's Landing Road, OP

PGN Crab House Phillips

410-289-8380 410-289-6821

Facebook-PGN Crab House Phillipsseafood.com

2906 Philadelphia Ave., OC 2004 Philadelphia Ave., OC

Pickles Pub

410-289-4891

Picklesoc.com

Daily, 11-11 Fri., May 22-Mon., May 25, 12-8 Thurs., May 28-Mon., June 1, 12-8 Daily, 11:30-2

Popeyes

443-664-2105

Popeyes.com

Mon.-Sat., 10:30-10 • Sun., 10:30-9:30

12522 Ocean Gateway, WOC

Seacrets

410-524-4900

Seacrets.com

Sun.-Fri., 12-8 • Sat. 12-10

117 49th Street, OC

Shenanigans

410-289-7181

Ocshenanigans.com

Thurs.-Sun., 11-7

309 Atlantic Ave., OC

Skye Bar & Grille

410-723-6762

Skyebaroc.com

Fri, Sat., Sun., 11:30am

6601 Coastal Hwy., OC

Starbucks

410-390-7029

Starbucks.com

Daily, 7-4

17th Street, OC

Whiskers Pub

410-524-2609

Whiskerspub.com

Fri.-Sat., 11:30-10 • Thurs.-Mon., 11:30-9

11805 Coastal Hwy., OC

Whisker’s Bar & Grill

410-208-3922

Whiskersbar.com

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Fri., Sat., Mon., 2-7

118th St., Oceanfront, OC

706 Philadelphia Ave., OC

11070 Cathell Road, Ste. 13, OP

MAY 29, 2020

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

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

Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: HOUSEKEEPING ~ $12/PER HOUR

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

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

Hiring Line Cooks for immediate openings. $15/hour.

Apply in person.

117 49th Street, OC

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

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

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

NOW HIRING!! ~ Hostess ~ Kitchen Help Apply in person or online at smittymcgees.com

NOW HIRING!!

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

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

West Fenwick, DE 302-436-4716

Classifieds 410-723-6397

HVAC Maintenance Technician Great Pay & Benefits based on experience • Work with a well-established OC Hotel/Restaurant Group • Perform preventative, routine, & emergency maintenance • Repairs on restaurant equipment with emphasis on refrigeration • Provided a company vehicle – with valid driver’s license • Prior experience with diagnostic abilities, electrical, major plumbing & troubleshooting Health Insurance, 401K, sick leave, vacations included.

Forward resume to - Restaurant, PO Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843. FAX 410-289-7686 or email romeara@harrisongp.com

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.

NOW HIRING

$#"$! " # " !$ ! $ " ! " ! $ $ $

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

• Delivery Drivers

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for both locations, Ocean City & Ocean Pines

Hiring Days:

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Maintenance Technician Competitive Salary: $17 - $20/hr. depending on experience. • Help build and maintain Delaware and Maryland's fastest growing restaurant group • Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs • Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components • On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays • Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Fax to 410-520-0199 For faster processing please apply online at www.joindunkin.com.

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

Ocean City: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11am 56th Street, Ocean City ~ Bayside • 410-723-5600 Ocean Pines: Apply within daily 11019 Manklin Meadows Ln., Ocean Pines • 410-208-1212

* Social Distancing Protocols to be in place; please be aware facemasks are to be worn indoors per Maryland State Regulations *

Hiring Event: Wed., June 3rd from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Full Time and Part-Time/Year-Round: - Bartenders - Groundsmen - Housemen - Maintenance Technicians - Room Attendants/Housekeepers

- Front Desk - Breakfast Attendant

Benefit advantages include: Competitive Wage Scale, 401k, Medical/Vision/Dental Health Plans, Two Weeks Paid Time Off at one year of service, One Week Rollover of Paid Time off, Marriott Associate Travel Discounts.

300 Seabay Ln., Ocean City, MD 21842

CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397

ssifieds la C r u o Y r e Ord

HELP WANTED

HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!

Free employee meal and excellent benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

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

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

FOR SALE

DONATIONS

Hiring Project Based Marketing Position. Duties will include video production, photography, drone video, content writing, SEO, digital marketing and remarketing.

Experience a plus but not necessary! Send resume to kristy@ryanhaley.com.

Housekeeping Room Attendants - Top Ocean City Hotels - Hilton, Holiday Inn, Doubletree and more.

Competitive pay and benefits available. Contact HR at 410-289-4444 or HR@Harrisongp.com

HIRING Kitchen Manager, Pizza Makers, Grill Cook and Delivery Drivers at year-round Pizzeria. Call 443-856-5935 to set up an interview.

Year Round, 3 BR, 2 Bath Home off Keyser Point Road in WOC. Heat pump. 2 sheds.

Great neighborhood. Ideal for retired couple.No smoking, no pets. Unfurnished. $1400/ month + sec. dep. Taking applications. Call or text 410422-2100.

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

85’nSunny Now Hiring!

Rent Umbrellas and Chairs to Beachgoers. Over 65 Beach Attendant Positions Available. Make Lifelong Friends & Memories. Earn Valuable Sales & Customer Service Skills. Competitive Wages. Hourly + Commission + Tips. Apply online at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/ Employment.

Trimper's Rides of Ocean City Help Us Get The Park Ready To Open For The Season!

Now Hiring: painters, carpenters, trim work electrician, plumber, gardener, ride operators, games tech, cashiers, park services. Apply Online at https://www.trimperrides. com/employment or 410-289-8617

Two Netgear Readynas Pro 4 servers, 4T storage on each, with four-drive raid setup with hot swappable drives on each unit. Bought in 2011, but still run flawlessly.

Can be used to back up a ton of data, as a network server, networked hard drive, or media storage. $150 for the pair. Call Ocean City Today at 410-723-6397.

AUTOMOTIVE POSITIONS We are a full Tire & Service Center that has been in business for 36 years. We have a clean, completely remodeled work environment with State of the Art equipment. We are now hiring for: - Service Advisers -Maryland State Inspector We offer many benefits including company matched retirement plan, health insurance reimbursement, employee discounts and more!!!!!

We have locations in Ocean Pines, Long Neck and Clarksville.

Exc. Pay & Benefits!

302-228-2353

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Now Hiring • COOKS • CASHIERS • DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $13-$20/hr.

Call 410-289-1200 or apply in person at downtown location 710 N. Philadelphia Ave.

Come Join Our Winning Team!

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

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

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

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

RENTALS RENTALS Ocean City, Waterfront w/ 25 ft. Boat Slip. 2 bdrms, tastefully furnished. 4-month seasonal rental. $8,500/season, plus security deposit.

Email: molly@mollyb.com or call 888-253-9933.

Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers. 2BR, 2BA W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. $13,500.

Call Mike at 410-603-6120. www.mbjcproperties.com Large House to Share Summer Seasonal Large Kitchen All Utilities Included Close to Beach, Malls, Bus Stops $1500 per person for the season 443-880-2486

RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764 Downtown OC Seasonal Apartments Available May 18-Sept. 16 Utilities included No pets/No smoking For inquiries call, 443-373-1443

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Taking on New Listings.

Need help selling your house?? Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.

We also handle year-round rentals.

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

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and in lieu of public appearance, notice is hereby given that the public hearing will be held remotely by conference call with the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County. Directions for joining and participating in the hearing will be posted on the County website on June 4, 2020.

6:30 p.m.

Case No. 20-31, on the application of Mark Spencer Cropper, lands of West Ocean City, LLC, requesting an exception to the Forest Conservation Code associated with NR 1-413(b) for an exception to allow for payment to the Forest Conservation Fund in lieu of any required acres of afforestation or reforestation, in the C-3 Highway Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(k)(2) and NR 1-412 (d), located at the intersection of Samuel Bowen Blvd. and Ocean Gateway (MD Route 50), Tax Map 26, Parcels 300 and 368, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m.

Case No. 20-30, on the application of Richard and Heather Treml, on the lands of Donald and Rebecca Carter, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Buffer Management Area (BMA) from 15 feet to 12.43 feet (an encroachment of 2.57 feet) associated with an After-the-Fact ground level paver patio in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(m)(1), NR 3-104(c)(4), and NR 3111 located at 38 Alton Court, approximately 265 feet east of Leigh Drive, Tax Map 16, Parcel 96, Section 14B, Lot 121 of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m.

Case No. 20-29, on the lands of John & Brenda Maniatty, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Buffer Management Area (BMA) from 100 feet to 36.06 feet (an encroachment of 63.94 feet) associated with a proposed fence in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m)(1), NR 3104(c)(4), located at 4232 Carry Back Road, approximately 465 feet east of Bayside Road, Tax Map 73, Parcel 126, Lot 9 of the Equestrian Shores Subdivision, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m.

Case No. 20-32, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Gregory & Nancy Britt, on the lands of Gregory & Nancy Britt, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area setback from 50 feet to 33.6 feet (an encroachment of 16.4 feet) associated with a proposed pool, patio and fence in the R-2 Suburban Residential

PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning MAY 21, 2020 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 042-20 2016 049-20 1997 055-20 1989 056-20 N/A

Make TOYOTA FORD VOLKS INGERSOLL

Model COROLLA RANGER SEDAN RAND TRL

Color SLATE RED RED WHITE

Style 4S PU 4S TRL

VIN 2T1BURHE0GC498539 1FTCR14U0VTA62798 WVWPG01G2KW862626 0031790752925

Mileage N/A 215001 382081 N/A

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-5/21/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ District, pursuant to Zoning Code Section ZS 1-116(m)(1) and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located at 13016 North Shore Road, approximately 324 feet east of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 22, Parcel 367, Lot 26 of the Captain’s Hill Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m.

Case No. 20-33, on the application of Jason Hearn, on the lands of Thomas & Renee Finnegan, requesting a special exception to increase the height of a fence in the side yard setback from 6 feet tall to 9 feet 7 ½ inches tall in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-305(k)(3)C, located at 12545 Ocean Reef Drive, approximately 900 feet south east of Indian Trail Drive, Tax Map 27, Parcel 442, Lot 28, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m.

Case No. 20-35, on the lands of Reet Reet Inc., requesting a special exception to increase the gross floor area of two retail and service establishments up to a maximum of 5,000 square feet each in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-209(c)(1), on the southerly side of Jones Road, approximately 250 feet east of Old Worcester Highway, Tax Map 20, Parcel 320, Lot 5, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18270 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CEAN LISA BUNTING Notice is given that David Or-

lando Bunting, 906 Rosalie Way, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on May 04, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cean Lisa Bunting who died on April 6, 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 4th day of November, 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.

David Orlando Bunting Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

Date of publication: May 14, 2020 OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18278 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JEAN BRYSON Notice is given that Libera A. Northam, 2826 Laytons Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and Valerie J. Overholt, 3733 Sheephouse Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, were on May 11, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jean Bryson who died on March 21, 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 11th day of November, 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,

MAY 29, 2020 or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Libera A. Northam Valerie J. Overholt Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 21, 2020 OCD-5/21/3t _________________________________ MATTHEW A. MACE ESQ BAKER DONELSON 100 LIGHT STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21202

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18281 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUTH VIRGINIA ALT Notice is given that Nancy Jean Thomas, 12629 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 13, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ruth Virginia Alt who died on March 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 contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 13th day of November, 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.

Nancy Jean Thomas Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 21, 2020 OCD-5/21/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 20-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 20-2 (Zoning - Special Events in the RP Resource Protection District) was passed by the County Commissioners on May 19, 2020.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-215(c)(15). (Renumbers the previous subsection ZS 1215(c)(15) to subsection ZS 1215(c)(16) and adds a new subsection ZS 1-215(c)(15) to allow the commercial hosting of non-agricultural functions and events as an accessory use on a farm in the RP Resource Protection District by special exception with certain conditions and minimum lot requirements, including a minimum lot area of twenty-five acres. Such facilities and uses must be in compliance with all building, fire, health, zoning and environmental code requirements. The event must be located not less than five hundred feet from any residential structure on an adjacent property and any amplified music must end by 11:00 pm.)

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

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18259 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY V. MOORE Notice is given that Timothy F. Moore, 10321 Shingle Landing Road, Showell, MD 21862, was on May 18, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy V. Moore who died on February 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 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 November, 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.

Timothy F. Moore Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 21, 2020 OCD-5/21/3t _________________________________ GEORGE T. HORMAN, ESQ OFFUTT, HORMAN, BURDETTE & MAY, P.A. 10 W. COLLEGE TERRACE #220 FREDERICK, MD 21701

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18287 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES LARRY KRANTZ Notice is given that James Paul Krantz, 3423 Widows Cove, Fallston, MD 21047, was on May 18, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Larry Krantz who died on April 27, 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 November, 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.

James Paul Krantz Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 21, 2020 OCD-5/21/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 20-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 20-3 (Natural Resources - Special Events in Resource Conservation Areas) was passed by the County Commissioners on May 19, 2020.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § NR 3-102(a). (Adds a definition of the term “Special Events” to the Worcester County Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Law.) § NR 1-108(d)(10). (Adds this new subsection to authorize special events to be conducted in an Estate, Agricultural or Resource Protection zoning district within Resource Conservation Areas of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, subject to certain standards, including: the activities must generally occur outside the buffer area; a scaled drawing must be submitted for approval demonstrating compliance with the site requirements of the County Zoning Ordinance and minimizing impacts on natural resources; such events shall be conducted in close proximity to existing structures; special events shall be limited to properties of twenty-five acres or larger in area and may only be scheduled to occur between April 1 and October 31 of each calendar year; and requiring compliance with and protection of Habitat Protection Areas as defined in Section NR 3-120 of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Law.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

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

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ter and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 20-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 20-4 (Natural Resources - Forest Conservation Law) was introduced by Commissioners Nordstrom and Purnell on May 19, 2020.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § NR 1-413(c). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection of the Worcester County Forest Conservation Law regarding the amount of payment in lieu of afforestation and reforestation to require a person subject to this law to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board of Zoning Appeals that they are unable to accomplish afforestation or reforestation onsite or offsite before they shall be permitted to contribute money into the Forest Conservation Fund; and establishes a rate of thirty cents per square foot for payments in lieu of afforestation and reforestation for projects located within a priority funding area, and 120 percent of the aforesaid rate for projects located outside a priority funding area.) § NR 1-413(d). (Adds a new subparagraph 2 to this subsection of the Worcester County Forest Conservation Law regarding the use of payments in lieu of afforestation and reforestation to require that the County must reforest or afforest the equivalent number of acres for which the payment in lieu is contributed within the greater of 2 years or 3 growing seasons after receipt of the payment; and provides that any funds not used for said purposes shall be returned to the person who contributed the payment in lieu.) § NR 1-416(a)(1). (Adds a new subparagraph F to this subsection of the Worcester County Forest Conservation Law regarding the power of the Board of Zoning Appeals to provide that an adjustment of or exception to the terms of this Subtitle shall not be granted unless the applicant has demonstrated that appropriate credits generated by a forest mitigation bank in the County or watershed are not available before an applicant may pay money into the Forest Conservation Fund.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 20-4 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

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

ter County Government Center once County Government Offices are opened to the public. In the interim, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF EMERGENCY BILL 20-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 20-5 (Zoning - Height of Manufactured and Mobile Homes) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on May 19, 2020.

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

A Public Hearing will be held on Emergency Bill 20-5 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18282 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD DALTON AKA: RICHARD J. DALTON Notice is given that Lawrence Campbell, 10128 Fast Colors Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on May 14, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard Dalton who died on April 25, 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 represen-

tative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of November, 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.

Lawrence Campbell Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 28, 2020 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18289 Notice is given that the Trial Court of Hampden County, MA appointed Tracy A. Langevin, 20 Callender Ave., East Longmeadow, MA 01028 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Gary Michael Gaudette who died on November 21, 2019 domiciled in Massachusetts, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Raymond C. Shockley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

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,

MAY 29, 2020 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Tracy A. Langevin Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 28, 2020 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ CATHERINE MARY RAFFERTY 4801 YAMA ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18291 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NICK KATSOUROS Notice is given that Mary Hope Katsouros-Shea, 1419 Key Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302, was on May 21, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Nick Katsouros who died on April 3, 2020, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of November, 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.

Mary Hope Katsouros-Shea Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for

MAY 29, 2020 Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 28, 2020 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

are on file and are available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays).

Joseph M. Mitrecic, President OCD-5/28/1t _________________________________

OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NORTH OF US ROUTE 50 EAST OF GOLF COURSE ROAD WEST OCEAN CITY

Construction of Upgrades to Pump Stations S and P Ocean Pines Service Area, Worcester County, Maryland

TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 424 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Stockyard, Inc., property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 0.25 acres of land located to the north of US Route 50 and east of Golf Course Road in West Ocean City, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application.

Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 424 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 424 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing

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The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors for construction of Pump Stations S and P Upgrades for the Worcester County Department of Public Works - Water and Wastewater Division.

The Project generally consists of construction of pump station upgrades for two stations each consisting of wet well modifications, installation of replacement pumps, valve vault, concrete equipment pads, pipe connections, testing, start-up, site restoration and close-out, and includes furnishing all equipment, material, and labor for the work described in the bid document drawings and specifications. Bid documents are available from DiCarlo Precision Instruments, Inc., 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (410-749-0112). Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 AM (EDT) on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Worcester County Department of Public Works - Water and Wastewater Division Office at 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811.

Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM (EDT) on Monday, June 22, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Bids will be opened on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST and results will be promptly posted under the "Bids" drop-down menu of the County Website. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid Enclosed - Pump Station S and P Upgrades" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Darl

Kolar, P.E., Project Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC at 410-641-5341.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids from qualified vendors to provide and install an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for the Information Technology (IT) Department.

Bid Packages and Bid Forms may be obtained online under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, June 8, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST and results will be promptly posted under the "Bids" drop-down menu of the County Website. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)" in the lower left-hand corner.

After opening, bids will be forwarded to the IT Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Brian Jones, IT Director, at 410-632-9301.

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OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community, economic development, and housing needs to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for funds awarded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Funds must be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Proposed funding will be utilized for Senior Services, Food Programs and Home-

less Assistance due to the COVID19 pandemic. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to provide input on other needs to be considered. A draft of the application to be submitted is available for the public to review online at www.co.worcester.md.us . The public hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 at 9:50 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101- Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: - The amount of CDBG funds available for State Fiscal Year 2020; - The range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; and - The proposed projects under consideration by Worcester County The Maryland CDBG Program is a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. It is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days’ advanced notice to Weston Young at 410-632-1194. Questions may be directed to Kimberly Reynolds, Senior Budget Accountant, at 410-6321194.

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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) FLOATING ZONE SHADY SIDE VILLAGE RPC SOUTHERLY SIDE OF MD ROUTE 707 (OLD BRIDGE ROAD) WEST OF GREENRIDGE LANE TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, application has been filed with the Worcester County Commissioners by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Kathleen Clark to establish a Residential Planned Community (RPC) on property located on the southerly side of MD Route 707 (Old Bridge Road), west of Greenridge Lane. Located in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, the property is designated on Tax Map 26 as Parcel 157.

The Worcester County Planning Commission has reviewed the Shady Side Village Residential Planned Community application at its meeting of March 5, 2020 and granted a favorable recommendation to the

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Worcester County Commissioners.

Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 at 10:40 AM in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Worcester County Government Center – Room 1101 One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the Residential Planned Community and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being developed, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of building, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Once County Government Offices are opened to the public, the case file for this proposed project may be reviewed at the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Government Center - Room 1201 (2nd Floor), One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). In the interim, the case file may be reviewed on the County website at www.co.worcester.md.us . Interested parties may also call (410) 632-1200.

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter.

Both written and oral testimony will be accepted.

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OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN TO AMEND THE EDU ALLOCATION TABLE FOR THE MYSTIC HARBOUR SANITARY SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a requested amendment to the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan as submitted by Bob Mitchell, Director of Environmental Programs, on behalf of the Worcester County Commissioners, to amend the Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) Allocation Table for the available sewage treatment capacity in the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The proposed amendment seeks to revise the EDU

Allocation Table for the Mystic Harbour Service Area to allocate 29 EDU's from the "Infill and Intensification" category and 9 EDU’s from the “Vacant or Multi-lot Properties” category in Area 1 (north of the airport) to the Frontier Town Campground category in Area 2 (south of the airport) to accommodate a 112 campsite expansion on the existing campground property.

The Public Hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The case file is available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1306 - Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call 410-632-1220, ext. 1601.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18288 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH ROCHELLE ENGLE Notice is given that Patricia Lee Welty, 5827 Oak Mill Terrace, Palmetto, FL 34221, was on May 18, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Deborah Rochelle Engle who died on May 5, 2020, without a will.

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

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

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

days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Patricia Lee Welty Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 28, 2020 OCD-5/28/1t _________________________________

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

Thursday, June 11, 2020 2 P.M. Online Meeting Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/joi n/550426205 You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 550-426-205 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/550426205 PW 19-093 A request has been submitted to extend existing pier to 3’x 10’ within the confines of existing slip. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 201 S. Heron Dr., Slip 4 5311A-12 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: PERMIT INK/ GINGER GILLIS OWNER: JAIME AND SHARON MENDES PW 20-029 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with four poles maximum channelward 56’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 205 SOMERSET ST UNIT 303 Parcel # 2501 -B303 - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: BRAD BRIZZI INVENSTMENTS, LLC. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFTS & MARINE CONST. PW 20-033 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with poles, two aluminum cat walks within lift and repair existing paral-

MAY 29, 2020 lel dock. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14153 SEA CAPTAIN RD Parcel # 9894A-4 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: JODI FORRESTER APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFTS & MARINE CONST. PW 20-034 A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl replacement +/- 61” of deteriorated timber bulkhead with vinyl sheeting; remove existing pier and mooring piles, construct new 5’x 42’ pier with a 6’x33’ “L” at end and install three boat lifts with associated pilings, maximum channelward 50’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 407 BERING RD Parcel # 9997 -6 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC. OWNER: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER PW 20-035 A request has been submitted to remove existing deteriorated 5’ x 25’ dock and repair with vinyl replacement 18” channelward +/- 170 LF of deteriorated timber bulkhead, construct new 8’ x 25’ dock a maximum of 11’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 625 S PACIFIC AVE Parcel # 9967 -42 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC. OWNER: ELIZABETH MURPHY PW 20-036 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 16’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1522 SHAD ROW Parcel # 3376 -17 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: THOMAS KNOPP APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC PW 20-037 A request has been submitted to construct a 3’ x 12’ pier extension to existing 8’ pier (new pier = 3x20’) using existing channelward pile and will not exceed that pile; and install one boat lift with associated pilings a maximum of 20’ channelward of existing bulkhead.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2818 TERN DR UNIT 9 Parcel # 4717 -9 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC. OWNDER: JOHN SPRENKLE PW 20-038 A request has been submitted to demo existing pier, and install a 3’ x 18’ pier with one boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward 18’ The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2807 PLOVER DR UNIT 2 Parcel # 4941 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC OWNER: ROBERT OGILVIE PW 20-039 A request has been submitted to demo three existing piers and replace them with two new 4’x16’ piers and one new 4’x18’ pier.

Maximum channelward extension 18’ The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 9201 RUSTY ANCHOR RD Parcel # 9537 - in the Town of Ocean City,

MAY 29, 2020 Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: DISCOVERY ONE CM PW 20-040 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with all associated poles to an existing pier. Maximum channel ward extension of 36’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 504 32ND ST UNIT 7 Parcel # 4400 -7 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: RAUL CALLE PW 20-041 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated poles. Maximum channelward of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 731 94TH ST UNIT

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APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: SCOT MORROW PW 20-042 A request has been submitted install one boat lift and one PWC lift with all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 34’ The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14003 LOOP RD Parcel # 9439A-15 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: ERIKA LUCAS PW 20-045 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated piling, maximum channelward 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being lo-

cated at 714 BRADLEY RD UNIT A Parcel # 9346 -114A in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. PW 20-045 APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION OWNER: MICHAEL J. BEBLAVY PW 20-046 A request has been submitted to repair an existing pier in kind, install two boat lifts to existing pier with all associated poles.

Maximum channeward extension of 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 411 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 201 Parcel # 5669 -201 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM LLC OWNER: DENIS PETREVICH PW 20-047 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 38’ pier with a 6’ x 32’ platform at the end,

one (1) boat lift and one (1) PWC lift with all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 42’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14003 CAINE STABLE RD LOT 21 Parcel # 7108A- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: ADAM CARSON PW 20-048 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with all associated poles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 13TH STREET END in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

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Be responsible by respecting others The one rule people need to consider when they go out during this time of gradually easing covid-19-related restrictions is that this isn’t all about them.

Opponents of states’ efforts to protect the public from covid-19 seem to think it is, routinely citing their constitutional right to mingle, travel, and go to church if they wish.

But these liberties, as priceless as they are, end when they infringe on the liberties of others. All this talk about how people will or should exercise personal responsibility fails to make the point that personal responsibility also entails being responsible — and respectful — to those who might be by affected their actions.

Were that not the case, Ocean City would not have banned smoking on the Boardwalk. The rationale behind that decision was that nonsmokers have a right not to inhale and possibly be sickened by second-hand smoke. That makes sense.

Why, then, is it now acceptable to have people inhaling the possibly infected residue of the unmasked coughs and hacks of others, and why is it the potential victims’ responsibility to look after themselves rather than the other way around?

It certainly sounds as if the burden of personal responsibility has been shifted, and that people who wish to protect their health — senior citizens, diabetics, respiratory and heart disease sufferers and people who are immunocompromised because of cancer treatments — should exercise personal responsibility and just stay the hell home.

That says the freedom not to wear a mask in public as an act of defiance, or because it doesn’t go with one’s outfit, or because it looks cowardly or ridiculous takes precedence over the rights and liberties of anyone who objects.

This isn’t about restrictions on business. On the contrary, we want more open businesses right now, but the best way to make that happen is to wear masks in public and practice social distancing.

Everyone who works, lives or enjoys Ocean City has a responsibility to do that and show the state their willingness to make a small sacrifice for the greater good. Failure to do that is disrespectful and personally irresponsible.

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Sissy-baby masking?

By Stewart Dobson Editor Awwww. Wook at the wittle sissy-baby wearwing a mask. Isn’t he cute?

I’m not sure how wearing or not wearing a surgical mask in public became a political statement.

It’s not as if the coronavirus belongs to any party.

The only thing I can think of is that the CDC must have issued a statement that said, “Preventative Measure 2.1 (a), “If, on the other hand you are a big weenie, sure, go

ahead and wear a mask.”

Personally, the only time I won’t wear a mask is right after I have a fish dinner.

Take it from me, the backdraft on that will knock you out.

“Look! Man down on the Boardwalk! Remove his mask and begin CPR immediately!”

“Ewwwwww. I’m afraid it’s another case of Mrs. Paul’s fish sticks, cap’n.”

And there’d you’d be, all laid out, mask removed, mouth open and suffering

the further indignity of a mouthful of nickels, dimes and quarters tossed in by passersby who thought you were a performance art busker.

Look at it this way: if you believe wearing a mask in public infringes on your personal liberty, why does having to wear pants in public not do the same thing?

Besides, not wearing pants might seem even more patriotic, because everyone would say, as you passed by, “Oh say, can you see ... ?”

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White Marlin Open on tap for Aug. (May 29, 2020) The White Marlin Open, an offshore billfish tournament held in Ocean City, announced this week plans for its upcoming 47th annual event to be held Aug. 3-7.

The tournament will follow local and state guidelines for crowd size, which have yet to be determined.

Awarding over $77 million in prizes to date, the White Marlin Open expects to give out more than $6.5 million to this year’s tournament winners, topping not only the record $6.1 million payout from 2019 but also almost every other professional sports payout in the world.

Prizes are awarded for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin and shark, as well as most release points by boat and daily catches of wahoo, tuna and dolphin.

“We are excited to announce that the White Marlin Open will go on this year,” said Jim Motsko, founder of the White Marlin Open tournament. “A record boat turnout is expected, as people are ready for sports to return and anglers are anxious to get back out on the water, especially as fuel prices are drastically lower than last year.”

The main impact organizers expect to see due to state and local guidelines for social distancing is spectators viewing the weigh-ins, however nothing about the fishing experience will be altered, tournament directors said. The

goal is to share the tournament experience – especially the weigh-ins – in the safest manner possible so that families can continue to enjoy the event.

The 2020 White Marlin Open will feature a new category, Level Pay Day: The total purse will be divided by five days. Each day’s purse will be split evenly among those winning first, second or third place white marlin, blue marlin and tuna that day.

If there are no winners for a particular day, the un-claimed prize money will be split evenly among the purses of the other days.

Boats can save $350 on the basic entry fee by registering before June 1.

Participating boats can depart from anywhere within the 100 nautical mile limit fishing boundary. As a result, boats do not have to leave from the Ocean City Inlet to participate and can depart from as north as Barnegat, New Jersey and Cape May Inlet, all the way south to Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center.

Additionally, smaller boats may compete against the whole fleet or enter categories limited to vessels under 40 feet.

The White Marlin Open 2020 tournament is presented by Pure Lure.

Sponsors include Rick Bogert Marine Art, Park Place Jewelers, Pelagic, Maryland Live Casino, Bank of Ocean City, Okiaya Chesapeake Urology,

Boston Scientific, Under Armour, HUK, Yacht World, South Jersey Yacht Sales, Miller Lite, Mid Shore Electronics, Clarion, Viking, Ocean Ready, Garmin, Sunset Marina, Jarrett Bay, Chesapeake Whalertowne, Travelers Insurance, Christi Insurance, WB Diesel/Johnson & Towers, Big Game Fishing Journal, Fish Unlimited, Bevanda, Bayliss Boatworks, Spencer Yacht Brokerage/Spencer Yacht Sales, Fin & Field, Atlantic Tackle, Phillips Seafood Restaurants, Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel, Harborside Bar & Grill, Baitmasters of South Florida Cummins Power Systems, Seacrets, and Bad Monkey.

The White Marlin Open is a 47year-old offshore fishing tournament held annually in Ocean City.

The tournament awards prize money for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin and shark. Long known as “World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament,” the White Marlin Open has awarded over $77 million since 1974 to the winners among more than 105,000 anglers aboard over 14,000 registered boats.

Along the way, the WMO became the largest billfish tournament and holds the world record for prize money payouts for any type of fishing tournament. To learn more, visit https://whitemarlinopen.com.

WORLD WAR II

Battle of Dunkirk leads to capture of Paris, then France

By Nick Wahoff Contributing Writer (May 29, 2020) In the spring of 1940, more than six months after the fall of Poland, everything was quiet on the Western Front. France and its army sat securely behind a string of fortresses known as the Maginot Line along the German border. The British Expeditionary Force camped in northern France waiting to meet any threat that would come from a German invasion of Belgium.

Adolf Hitler’s Germany was not so quiet that spring. In April, it invaded both Denmark and Norway. Denmark fell to the Wehrmacht in hours and most of Norway was quickly taken, though fighting in the north would continue into June. Still, the frontier with France was idle as German troops sat in the 390-mile long Siegfried Line.

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Further north, the Dutch were able to slow the advance in front of Rotterdam. On the May 14, German leader Adolf Hitler ordered his Luftwaffe to bomb the city. More than 640 acres of the center of the city were destroyed causing panic among the civilians.

The next day The Netherlands announced its surrender, taking it out of the fight.

In the meantime, the British and French entered Belgium to meet the Germans in battle. This is exactly what Hitler and his General Staff were hoping would happen. With a large number of French troops stuck further south manning the static fortresses of the Maginot Line, the Germans sprang their trap.

Just to the north of the Maginot Line in the heavily forested Ardennes, the Germans sent 45 divisions of mostly tanks and motorized infantry.

This fast moving armeegruppe raced toward the English Channel to try to cut off the British and French troops in Belgium. By May 15,, this German armeegruppe broke out of its bridge head on the Meuse River. The French Army was in disarray.

To appraise the situation, new British Prime Minister Winston Churchill flew to Paris to meet with the French. After being told that 5060 miles of the front were in shambles, the prime minister asked, “Where is your strategic reserve?” to fill the gap. The French commander, Maurice Gamelin shrugged and replied, “There isn’t one.” Astonished, Churchill now knew the situation was grave. On May 20, the Germans reached the English Channel, cutting the Allied armies in two.

The next day, the British counterattacked around Arras. While unsuccessful, it heightened the German fears of the vulnerability of their flanks to attack.

If a breakout south was not possible, plans were underway to start withdrawing the British Army to the coast for a possible sea evacuation. This included evacuating 10,000 troops every 24 hours from the ports of Bolougne, Calais and Dunkirk. This plan soon unraveled. The Germans that reached the coast started moving northward to capture the channel ports. They captured Bolougne and Calais.

On May 24, one of the most controversial orders of the entire war was issued. German Gen. Gerd von Rundstedt ordered the Panzers to halt their advance on Dunkirk. The thinking was the marshy terrain around Dunkirk was not favorable to tanks and it was important to consolidate their position to fend off any more Allied attacks, and to perform needed maintenance.

Also, Luftwaffe commander, Field Marshal Hermann Göring, said his planes would be able to destroy the Allies in Dunkirk. This three-day re-

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A conflict between your personal values and those of a larger group may not make you popular with everyone, Taurus. That is alright, as you need to stick to your beliefs and feelings.

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prieve allowed the British, French and Belgians to fall back and construct a defensive line. It also allowed time to organize an evacuation.

The British War Office decided to evacuate the Allied troops from Dunkirk on May 25. “Operation Dynamo,” the British seaborne retreat from beaches of France, began. By the end of the next day, 28,000 troops had been evacuated.

On May 27, eight destroyers, a cruiser and 26 other vessels came to Dunkirk for the evacuation. A call went out in Britain for small boats that could ferry people from the beaches to the larger ships out at sea. Additional ships were also needed to go to the docks. The Luftwaffe attacked the city in force that day — going after the town, harbor and oil storage tanks.

Also, the German heavy artillery was now in range of the city. Nearly 1,000 civilians died during the attacks.

With the harbor facilities badly damaged, the British began using the two long stone and concrete breakwaters around Dunkirk as an embarkation point. In the air battle over the city, the Royal Air Force shot down 38 German planes, while losing 14 of its own. In addition, the German Panzers had begun to move after von Rundstedt’s halt order was lifted a day earlier.

On the 28th, King Leopold of Belgium surrendered his army to the Germans. This left a 20-mile hole in the eastern line the British had to quickly plug. With less Luftwaffe interference, more than 17,000 were evacuated. The next day, even under heavy German air assault, more than 47,000 troops were rescued. Still, the British decided to keep back eight of their newest destroyers after 22 ships were lost that day.

By May 30, all of the British troops and about half of the French First Army had made it back to the Dunkirk perimeter. Low clouds hindered the Luftwaffe, allowing more than 53,000 to escape, including some French soldiers.

The French Army, surrounded at Lille, which fought bravely until it was out of ammunition and food, surrendered to the Germans on May 31.

They were able to occupy seven German divisions, keeping them from the assault on Dunkirk. An astounding 68,000 troops, including British Commander Lord Gort, were evacuated that day.

On June 1, the Germans launched an all-out assault on the perimeter around Dunkirk. The French troops held the line as the last British troops evacuated the next day. More than 88,000 soldiers were rescued over those two days. As the defending French troops fell back to the city, the Germans were only 2 miles away by June 3. By the time the Germans entered Dunkirk on the 4th, an additional 52,000 had escaped. An estimated 16,000 French and 1,000 British troops were killed during the evacuation.

Close to 340,000 Allied troops escaped during “Operation Dynamo,” 40 percent of whom were French.

While considered a great success, British Prime Minister Churchill reminded Parliament that, “we must be very careful not to assign to this deliverance the attributes of a victory.

Wars are not won by evacuations.”

The material costs were astounding. The British either lost or left behind more than 400 tanks, 145 aircraft, 65,000 vehicles, 2,400 guns and thousands of tons of ammunition and supplies. Of the 860 vessels used during the evacuation, 243 were sunk.

Ten days after the capture of Dunkirk, Paris fell to the Germans and a little over a week later, France surrendered.

On the same day as the fall of Dunkirk, Winston Churchill concluded his speech before Parliament, “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing-grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender...”

Next week: Operation Juno

Cancer, do not feel bad about caring for yourself this week, even if you must put your needs above the needs of others. How can you help others without first helping yourself?

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is okay to be skeptical from time to time, Leo. Just do not let negative perceptions bog you down. Realize there are moments when things are right and you can forge ahead.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have an idea of what your relationship should look like, but it may be built on unreasonable perceptions. Get to the heart of your partner this week.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it may take a leap of faith to get to the next level in your career. Instead of taking the safe path, you might need to change things up a bit to ensure action.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A project that once inspired you, Scorpio, may no longer seem worthy of your time. You’re not fickle; you just want to maximize productivity.

Something new will turn up.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Love isn’t always easy, Sagittarius. Oftentimes you have to work at it to make it stronger. If you’re willing to put in the effort, you will reap the rewards.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Clear and concise conversations will compel others to see your side of the story, Capricorn. You will probably gain a few extra supporters in the process.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 This week you will get a chance to express your values in a new way, Aquarius. Convey your feelings with gusto so that you can get the message out to as many people as possible.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 How you are feeling inside may be at odds with the way you are portraying yourself on the outside. You don’t always have to hide feelings, Pisces.

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OBITUARIES HELEN G. MASSEY Bishopville Helen G. Massey, age 83, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Searus and Edna (Tubbs) Gray.

Helen retired from the Worcester County Liquor Control Board Helen Massey as a store manager.

She is survived by a daughter, Tami M. Davis of Selbyville; a son, Kirk W. Massey; and two grandchildren, Morgan D. Davis and Billye M. Massey.

She is also survived by her best friend and roommate, Ms. Betty Jester, and her loving care giver, Lisa Esham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel W. Massey; son-inlaw, Terry C. Davis; and six brothers.

Services will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

BARBARA CLEMENTS Arlington/Ocean City It is with great sadness that the Clements family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Barbara Ann (Eslin) Clements, on May 9, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia.

She was born on Nov. 18, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to B. Clements the late Charles “Bud” Eslin and the late Ann (Mooney) Eslin.

Barbara graduated from Coolidge High School where she was senior class president.

She attended Wilson Teachers College where she went on her first date to the Harvest Moon Ball with Charles Ray Clements, who would become her devoted husband for 63 years.

She was a first grade teacher until becoming a doting mother to Charles Jr., Kevin and Keith.

She eventually embarked on a 30year career on Capitol Hill, first working for Sen. Jim Broyhill, then for Sen. Ted Stevens as a member of their administrative staff.

Despite her demanding job, she always put her family first, never missing her sons’ school or sports activities.

Barbara’s family and friends were her greatest sources of joy and she was equally adored by all those who knew her.

Her proudest role was being a mom and grandma, and not just to

her sons and grandchildren but to anyone who needed it. She was therapist, chauffeur, line cook and disciplinarian to many of the neighborhood children.

She and Charlie spent many years organizing and chaperoning ski trips to Seven Springs and beach trips to Ocean City, Maryland, doing her best to keep a spirited group of teens (and her husband) in line.

There are few teen boys who grew up in Arlington in the 70s and 80s who didn’t, at least once, feel the wrath of “Broom Hilda,” a moniker she wore proudly.

She was also a breast cancer survivor. She was never one to back down from a fight and faced her challenges head on and with levity, defying doctors and naysayers with her stubbornness and strength of will.

Barbara enjoyed her retirement by traveling the world with her beloved Charlie and spending as much time as possible with her children and grandchildren at her home in Arlington, Virginia and in Ocean City, Maryland.

She remained active in her community and with her “family” from her time on the Hill.

She was a member of both the North Carolina State Society and the Alaska State Society. She was a big supporter of various charities, including those closest to her heart – the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s

Foundation, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Barbara is preceded in death by her brothers, Donald (Donnie) Eslin and Charles (Chip) Eslin.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Charlie; her three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles (Jane), Kevin (Tracy) and Keith (Susan); her six grandchildren, Timothy, Kelly, Jacob, Brett, Megan and Brooks; and her many nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at Murphy Funeral Homes in Arlington, Virginia, followed by a private burial at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. A reception celebrating Barbara’s life will be held for family and friends at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made in her memory.

Friends can share memories of Barbara and/or leave messages of condolences at www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/arlington-va/barbara-clements-9177214.

PATRICK MURPHY Selbyville Patrick “Sean” Murphy, 49, son of Patrick and Virginia Murphy of Port Republic, Maryland, passed away on May 9, 2020, at his home in Selbyville, Delaware.

Sean was born on March 10, 1971 in San Francisco, California.

As a young child, Sean lived in various parts of the United States, from California to Rhode Island, Patrick Murphy Virginia, Maine and Florida as his family moved to relocate with the Navy.

In 1981, he moved permanently to his beach community in Port Republic, Maryland.

Sean spent many happy years there crabbing, fishing in the bay and exploring the woods with his brothers and cousins, his “best buds.”

Sean graduated from Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons, Maryland, and was a 1989 graduate of Calvert High, in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

He also attended the College of Southern Maryland in Calvert County, Maryland.

Sean moved to the Eastern Shore in the early 90s and divided his work between restaurant management in Ocean City and work with the National Auto Shows throughout the year.

Through thick and thin, he was an avid Cowboys and Orioles fan; Cal Ripken being one of his idols.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 45 and he made many, many friends along the way.

Sean was kind, warm, loving and always fun. His loyalty to a friend was unshakable.

Family meant everything to Sean.

He is survived by his parents, Patrick and “Ginny;” his brothers, Kevin, of Washington, D.C. and Matthew and his wife, Britt, of Edgewater, Maryland; his nieces, Dylan and Everett, whom he dearly cherished, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Our Lady Star of the Sea School, c/o Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, Maryland 20688.

Another way of honoring Sean is to love your family deeply and always go that extra step to be a true and loyal friend.

Due to the covid-19 situation, Monsignor Michael Wilson conducted private funeral services for the immediate family on Friday, May 15, 2020. A celebration of Sean’s life will be held at a later date.

MADELINE ENGLAND Selbyville Madeline “Mike” England, 81, of Selbyville, Delaware, passed away on May 13, 2020, from cardiac arrest at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Mike was born on July 14, 1938 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, to Peter and Anna (nee Zebelin) Marcolina.

M. England After graduating from Kenwood High School in 1956, she earned her R.N. from the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Baltimore and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a pediatric nurse.

She met the love of her life, George England, in 1961 while listening to the Pier 5 Dixieland Jazz Band. They married in 1964 and moved to Lutherville, Maryland, to raise their children, Krissy and Carl.

Mike was a lifelong volunteer, always giving her time and energy to those who needed it, from neighborhood children’s Christmas parties and Easter egg hunts to involvement in the Baltimore Symphony Associates, including committee chair for the Symphony’s Decorator Showhouse during her time living in Lutherville, Maryland.

After retirement to Ocean City, Maryland, she never slowed down.

Mike got involved in St. Luke’s Catholic Church as an usher for Sunday mass in addition to working on their fundraising events such as golf outings and Christmas bazaars.

She was most passionate about the church’s knitting group which she ran for over 20 years.

“Loving Hands for All” makes prayer shawls and lap blankets for

nursing homes and baby blankets and hats for hospitals. In recent years, she and the group began making “Twiddlemuffs” for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients at Coastal Hospice.

She loved to share her beautiful home with family and friends by hosting parties filled with delicious food, especially her famous rum cake.

Her life was filled with wonderful vacations and times spent with her family.

She was a devoted wife and mother and in 2005, she got a new title which she cherished. She became “Nonny” when grandson, Jake, was born followed a few years later by his brother, Zach.

She never left home without her “brag book” of the latest pictures of her grandchildren to share with her friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, George D. England; son, Carl England and wife, Laura; daughter, Krissy Muneses and husband, Mark; and beloved grandsons, Jake and Zach Muneses.

Memorial services and celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

To be notified of event plans, please e m a i l celebrationoflifeformike@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Coastal Hospice (coastalhospice.org) or St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Ocean City, Maryland.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

BARBARA ZANE WALTER Berlin Barbara Zane (Taylor) Walter, 75, of Berlin, returned to her heavenly home on May 17, 2020.

Born in Santa Barbara, California, to Tom and Jean Taylor, she spent her teenage years in Salisbury and was a 1963 graduate of Wicomico High School.

Barbara Walter Barbara was recognized for her beautiful artwork in many restaurants, churches and homes, and for her decorating skill including design and creations.

An ordained minister, she was well-known as a prayer warrior, for her love and her faith in Jesus.

She was involved in many ministries over the years, including The Son’Spot, in Ocean City; WOLC Radio, in Princess Anne; Christian Shelter, HALO and Joseph House, in Salisbury; and the Revelation 22 Ministry Alliance, in Towson, Maryland.

She wrote and directed Christian plays and puppet shows, ministered in jails and prisons for 20 years, and had an outreach to single mothers.

For over 20 years she wrote a popular column called “Things Hoped For” in the Manna newspaper.

With her husband, Randy, she conducted Shiloh Ministries from their home, where they wrote 12 books together. Her home was always open to people in need.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she is survived by her husband of 38 years, Randy Walter, of Berlin; a son, Wallace Wayne Zane IV, of Santa Monica, California; a daughter and son-in-law, Malia Zane Ricks and Jeff Ricks, of Berlin; a son and daughter-in-law, Xon Zane and Jannet Zane, of Berlin; grandchildren, Tanner Ricks, Lily Ricks, Diego Zane, and Aeriel Zane, all of Berlin; one sister in Florida, Eleanor

Bosley; three sisters in California, Lola Taylor, Mary Lee Taylor (Lisa Todd) and Sina Taylor; a niece in Florida, Connie Brown; and many other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, J.T. Taylor, of Princess Anne, and her father and mother.

A celebration of her life will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in SonRise Church, located on routes 50 and 818 in Berlin. Revs. Dale and LuAnne Mast, of Dover, will officiate.

Contributions in Barbara’s memory can be made to: Shiloh Ministries, c/o Randy Walter, 209 West St., Berlin, Maryland 21811.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., May 29

Sun., May 31

TRIMPER’S GREENMARKET

THE BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Fridays - Trimper’s Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will include all types of produce including mushrooms, fruits and vegetables as well as flowers and herbs. Farms interested in participating can apply online at www.trimperrides.com.

Sundays - Located on Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm. Special senior shopping time from 8:30 AM 9:00 AM. www.berlinmainstreet.com

Mon., June 1 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Sat., May 30 FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

The meeting will be held via conference call, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Dial 605-4725789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP OCEAN CITY BEACH PATROL TESTING Ocean City beach at Dorchester Street.

There are no pre-certification requirements and experience is not necessary.

All training and certifications will be provided in a paid ($15.25/hr.) Surf Rescue Academy, which is being conducted beginning on May 31 or June 14. Registration/check-in begins at 9:00 AM. Each candidate must have a mask and will have a wellness check before participation. Applicants should prepare for full day of testing. Pre-registration is encouraged by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp. Applicants must be 17 years old or older prior to June 24, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Info: 410-289-7556

The meeting will be held via conference call, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Dial 978-9905451, wait for voice command, then press 3753651. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month.

Discussion and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Education Program, 410-208-9761

Tues., June 2 KIDS BOOK CLUB Join the group for a virtual book club discussion of “Bats” by Carl Schuetz and “In the Garden” by Pearl Markovicz, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Both titles are available on Hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11

GRANT Cato, Inc. marketing representative Gordon Abercrombie (Worcester Prep ‘13, Furman University ’17, Clemson MBA ’19), presents a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program grant to the Worcester Preparatory Upper School, accepted by students, freshman Jack Gardner and eighth grader Ansley Gardner. This year’s grant will be applied toward the Upper School AP Biology program, taught by science teacher Jenn Corron.

933621 and https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12 295418). Must be logged into Hoopla for the links to work. For school children ages 6-12 years.

Wed., June 3 FOOD COLLECTIONS Ocean Pines Community Center, parking lot, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City will be collecting nonperishable goods for Diakonia. Collection dates are June 3, 10 and 17.

Volunteers will be wearing masks.

ONGOING EVENTS VIRTUAL FIGHT THE BITE 5K RUN/WALK Donate to Lyme Awareness through the secure PayPal. For every $10 donated, participant's names will be entered into a virtual raffle to win a door prize basket (3 baskets total, $30 = 3 entries).

Run the 5k anytime between May 1-30.

Share a picture of your creative run or walk so the group can post it on social media. For sponsorships or questions, email FightTheBiteOC@gmail.com.

More info: Angela Brainard Burke at 410-443-0700. http://www.fightthebiteoc.org

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

WORKSHOPS ON CHRONIC DISEASE AND DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT

The meeting will be held via conference call, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Dial 978-9905451, wait for voice command, then press 3753651. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month.

Discussion and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Education Program, 410-208-9761

Workshops are available from MAC in for following formats: • Zoom meeting • Individual phone counseling • Phone conferencing with 2-4 participants at a time.

For info: Jill Kenney, 410-742-0505, ext.

159 or jak@macinc.org.

PROCLAMATION The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation on March 3 recognizing March as Women’s History Month to Commission for Women members, honoring the contributions of these and other exemplary women to the economic, cultural and social well-being of Worcester County.

Pictured, in front, from left, are CFW members Laura Morrison, Gwen Lehman, Chair Tamara White, and Commissioners Diana Purnell and Bud Church; second row, Commissioner Jim Bunting, CFW members Vanessa Alban and Coleen Colson, and Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom; and in back, Commissioners Joe Mitrecic, Chip Bertino and Ted Elder.

DONATION Ocean City Lions Club President John Topfer, left, presents Past District Governor Wayne Cole a donation for the District’s Foundation. The Foundation helps all the Lions Clubs within the district.

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