OC Today WWW.OCEANCITYTODAY.COM
AUGUST 28, 2020
SERVING NORTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY
JEEP WEEK
FOUR-WHEEL FUN IN OC
Eleventh annual event kicked off Thursday and continues through Sunday around resort – Page 28
FREE
State PSC OK’s larger turbines for wind farm
ELIZABETH BONIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY
A REMINDER Although masks are required from 8-2 a.m. on the Boardwalk to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, not everyone does. Ocean City police have sometimes asked those who are not complying to do so.
County establishes voting centers Resort convention center will be one of four to be created for Nov. 3 election By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) There will be four voting centers for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, instead of the 16 polling places originally planned, according to the Worcester County Board of Elections. Election Director Patti Jackson said one of the centers will be the Ocean City convention center in the Bayfront Ballroom on 40th Street,
which will also serve as Worcester’s early voting site. Jackson said the other three centers will be located in Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill, but the exact site has not yet been determined. For a polling place, a voter must go to a certain one based on which precinct they live in, while voters can vote at a center regardless of where in the county they live. “You might live in Ocean City, but you work in Pocomoke, so on your way to work, if you want to stop in Pocomoke and vote, you can and you can have your correct voting style there,” Jackson said.
She said that Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland State Board of Elections recommended using the public high schools for voting centers. “We have three high schools Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Berlin and we have to go and look at them,” Jackson said. “We’ve been to a couple and we have to determine whether that would work for us or if we can find a suitable alternative.” The board hopes to have the other three centers determined by the end of this week or the beginning of September. In-person voting on Election Day See CONVENTION Page 2
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Ocean City is 0 for 1 in its fight against offshore wind turbines, after the Maryland Public Service Commission announced last Thursday its approval of Ørsted’s Skipjack Offshore Wind Energy’s 12 MW wind turbine selection. “We are disappointed by the opinion of the Public Service Commission, and somewhat surprised,” Mayor Rick Meehan said in a statement to Ocean City Today. “While we can support the Skipjack project, we believed our concerns with regard to the size and the distance from shore of these giant turbines was substantiated and well presented.” “Ørsted is pleased that the Maryland Public Service Commission approved the project’s longstanding commitment to use the best commercially available turbine technology,” said Brady Walker, Ørsted’s Mid-Atlantic Market Manager. “The project will continue to engage with all stakeholders on creating a project that all See PSC Page 4
Twenty-five ways to improve OC City Councilman Dennis Dare has been thinking about it for years, and now, as the resort has suffered some image setbacks because of poor behavior by some crowds, he has developed a white paper on things that can be done to address these problems and to restore the luster of Ocean City as the premiere family resort in the Mid-Atlantic region. This week, we begin a series of articles examining his proposals. Page 5
PAGE 2
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Convention center will be early voting site Continued from Page 1 will be available 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Although the early voting site is typically the Gull Creek senior living facility in Berlin, that was unavailable because of the coronavirus pandemic. By law, the early voting center must be within 10 miles of 50 percent of registered voters. “We had tried to keep it midcounty, which would be Berlin, to try to give everyone in the county a central place to go to,” Jackson said.
“However, we visited 26 sites and could not find one that was really large enough to allow for social distancing.” She said a couple sites turned down the elections board. This left the Ocean City convention center as the obvious choice. “I think it’s going to work out really well,” Jackson said. “It’s a large room, everything’s going to be sanitized that evening.” The dates for early voting have
ELIZABETH BONIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY
The Ocean City convention center on 40th Street will serve as both Worcester County’s early voting location and voting center on Election Day.
changed too. The original dates were Oct. 21-29, and it will now be Oct. 26Nov. 3. The times for early voting will be 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Jackson said this was changed so that the voting equipment for the convention center doesn’t have to be removed and returned. Although finding enough election judges willing to work during the pandemic was a struggle, the four voting centers may alleviate that. “We will have more judges working at the vote centers to accommodate the crowds,” Jackson said. “I think we’re pretty good as far as our status of election judges. Plus, we’ve had a lot of interest from state employees, too, so that fills in a lot of the vacancies.” She added that the board will take all covid-19 safety precautions necessary for in-person voting. “[There will be] masks and face shields and hand sanitizer, and we’ll be cleaning the booths after each voter and cleaning the tables and everything,” Jackson said. Election judges will also have gloves. There will be Plexiglass shields and Clorox wipes at the judge stations. The canvas of the votes will be livestreamed only. Each registered voter in Maryland
DID YOU KNOW TH HERE IS A WATERPRO T OF FLOORING THAT ALSO A LOOKS GREAT? T !
LUX XURY VIN NYL PLA ANK! Stop In, Check Out Thee Largest Selection In Thhe Area, and Schedule Yoour Free Estimate Today o y!
will receive an application to mail-in vote around the end of this month, as per an executive order from Hogan. The ballots should be ready by late September or early October. Both the application and ballot will be postage paid. The ballots can be mailed or returned to a ballot drop-off box at the convention center or the county elections building in Snow Hill. Specimen ballots will be mailed in October and will have information about early voting and Election Day locations. Residents can fill out an application for a mail-in ballot or register to vote at voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/I nstructionsStep1.
As members of the MarylandDelaware-D.C. Press Association, we subscribe to the following code of ethics: • Seek the truth and report it. • Minimize harm. Treat sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public with respect. • Act Independently. The primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public. • Be Accountable and Transparent. Reporters must take responsibility for the accuracy of their work and respond quickly to questions about accuracy, clarity and fairness.
Ocean City Today
20% O OFF ALL INSTALLED WATERPROOF LUXUR RY Y PLANK VINYL FLOORING FRO OM NOW TIL OCTOBER 31, 2020
“We We Meassure Each Job With A Golden Rule””
H l i g Families Helpin F ili Like Yo Yours Since Si 1996 Ocean Bay Design Center Plaza, Fenwick Island 1-800-298-9470 • 302-537-1899
mik kesflooringanddesigncenter.com
Calendar ..................................37 Classifieds ................................39 Commentary..............................49 Crossword Puzzle ......................70 Entertainment ..........................34 Horoscope ................................68 Obituaries ................................67 Public Notices ..........................42 Service Directory ......................41 Editor: sdobson@oceancitytoday.net News: editor@oceancitytoday.net Sales: sales@oceancitytoday.net Classifieds: classifieds@oceancitytoday.net Phone: 410-723-6397 www.oceancitytoday.com and at Facebook/Ocean City Today Published Fridays by FLAG Publications, Inc. 8200 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842 P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 Available by subscription at $150 a year.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 3
Ocean City Today
OVER $32.5 MILLION IN SETTLED REAL ESTATE IN 2019
12207 Coastal Hwy. Suite D Ocean City, MD 21842 410-524-1203
NANCY REITHER-SMITH
#1 Agent in Ocean City Offices
®
Realtor • Licensed in MD & DE Office: 410-524-1203 Direct: 410-723-8574 / Cell: 410-603-5050 Email: nreither@cbmove.com STUNNING DIRECT BAYFRONT
EXQUISITE WATERFRONT CUSTOM ESTATE
ESTATES AT INLET ISLE
NEW LISTING
302 BLUE HERON CT • OCEAN CITY - $1,500,000
12973 INLET ISLE LANE • OCEAN CITY - $1,399,000
6BR/4BA single family home is 3343 sq ft. Unobstructed views of Bay are rarely available for sale in Heron Harbour Isle. Comes w/boat slip with lift, jet ski lift & additional single slip right out your back door!! Watch magnificent sunsets from family room & dining area overlooks Bay. Large kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space, large countertop & eat-in breakfast area. Large garage & driveway w/plenty of parking. This home has brought much joy to the two families that own the home now. Awesome decks & balconies. Use them to relax, listen to the water, watch sunsets night after night & enjoy the boats as they go by. Imagine yourself in this beautiful home in one of the nicest communities in OC. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich w/ 2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks & piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking & paddle boarding all directly out your back door. Being sold fully furnished for your immediate enjoyment. MLS MDWO116236
5BR/4.5BA in the Estates of Inlet Isle. Deep water access with room for 42ft boat. Desiger decorated and being sold fully furnished, Professional kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile backsplash, quartz counters, & upgraded lighting and breakfast bar. Great room with fireplace and custom waterfall. Cocktail and wine cooler, waterfront deck overlooking OC skyline. Master BR/BA on main level. Additional In-law suite on main level. Multple decks and screened porch. Garage, sprinkler system, elevator, upgraded lighting & ceiling fans, & custom tile work. MLS MDW0111488
UNIQUE AND INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY
NEW CONSTRUCTION
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
12 90TH ST #A• OCEAN CITY - $700,000
136 PARKSIDE CIRCLE BERLIN - $489,900
4BR/3BA/2HB townhome w/own elevator that goes from carport to 3rd floor. Town home is 3400+ sq feet. 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half baths, 1 elevator, 1 full kitchen & covered parking for 3cars. 3 decks w/breathtaking ocean & bay views. Gourmet kitchen. Top level w/hardwood floors & plenty of room for entertaining. Being sold fully furnished. Unit is rented for summer weekly rentals through CB Vacations. This is a 2 unit Condo building the unit closest to the highway is NOW AVAILABLE TO BE SOLD SEPRATELY offered at 700K. MLS MDWO115586
SPACIOUS BAYSIDE HOME - DE NEW PRICE
NEW LISTING NEW CONSTRUCTION
4BR/4BA in The Point. Open floor plan. Kitchen w/quartz countertops, SS appliances & gas stove. Spacious 1st floor master suite complete w/bath fit for a queen and king. Full size laundry on 1st floor, a large garage and Rinnai Tankless water heater. Endless upgrades throughout. Estimated Completion date Oct 1st 2020. MLS MDWO115600
WESTWOOD COMMERCE PARK
8 INLET ISLE LN #8 • OCEAN CITY - $3,499,000 5 Bed, 4 full bath single family waterfront home on .29 Acres with views of Assawoman Bay. Gourmet Kitchen with Energy Star Appliances with double ovens and breakfast seating.Additional features include built-ins, recessed lighting and wine storage. 2-Car Garage. Located on a bulk-headed cul-de-sac lot w/42 ft. deep water slip. MLS MDWO114892
30542 N MAGNOLIA CROSSING • SELBYVILLE - $975,900 4BR/3.5 BA located in Bayside! Professionally landscaped grounds. Open floor plan. Chef's kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast bar, high end SS appliances, walk-in pantry, custom cabinets & upgraded lighting. Dining area flows off kitchen. Stone fireplace. Covered porch w/large dining area & custom grill w/granite countertops. Spacious master bedroom w/his & hers closets and upgraded custom bath. 3 car garage w/custom finishes & lots of storage space. MLSDESU162322
RAINBOW
OCEAN BLOCK
ENTIRE MIXED USE BUILDING
NEW PRICE
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
11200 COASTAL HWY #1001 OCEAN CITY - $569,000
12 122ND ST #2H OCEAN CITY - $135,000
7600 COASTAL HWY • OCEAN CITY $650,000
Direct Ocean Front 3BR/3BA w/ocean front master BR suite. Tropical decor throughout. Dining room off kitchen. Living area off the dining room w/glass sliders to large direct ocean front deck w/full unobstructed view of the beach & ocean. Family room is spacious, 2nd & 3rd BRs are large as well, Conveniently located up-town & close to many local favorite restaurants & shopping venues. Pool. Come take a look today and make memories! MLS MDWO107176
1BR/1BA unit with balcony. Unit has been upgraded & shows pride of ownership. Let this be the beach getaway you always dreamed about! Sold fully furnished ready for immediate enjoyment. Building is well managed with low condo fees $1,400 annually. Close to Northside park, shopping & restaurants. You will love the location on 122nd street. Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO115576
Located in mid town OC oceanside. Previously used as office space but presently there are 3 units each w/own entrance. 1st floor unit has 4BR/1.5BA, kitchen, washer & dryer. 2nd floor unit has 4BR/2BA. 3rd floor is an open area w/kitchen & bathroom. Recent improvements: 40 year roof, new windows, sprinkler system, outside storage, outdoor shower & tile floors throughout. A prime visible spot & has signage on Coastal Highway. 9 parking spaces. (The zoning is R-3, 4,770 sq ft.) MLS MDWO115378
WATERFRONT LOT
GLEN RIDDLE LOT
INVESTORS ALERT!!!!
RARE OPPORTUNITY
RARE OPPORTUNITY!
1751 WESTWOOD DR • SALISBURY - $2,390,000
An opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area located within 2-3 hours of Baltimore, DC & Philadelphia. Very modern warehouse/manufacturing/ distribution facility on 2.3 acres conveniently located just off the Route 50 & Route 13 interchange in Westwood Commerce Park. Building was completely renovated in 2019. Warehouse is 25,291 +/sq.ft.; Office Area 1300 +/- sq.ft.; the Covered Loading Dock 2500 +/- sq.ft.; Steel & Concrete Mezzanine Level 1760 +/- sq.ft. Clear Height is 25'. 5 Dock high positions all with levelers & one with 14'x12' drive in door. Building has a new roof deck with R41 insulation, sidewalls with R31 insulation, lighting, dry fire sprinkler system, floor drains, heavy duty power supply & electric service, and plenty of parking for 8 trucks and 30 cars. Property is located in a Maryland Enterprise zone location with tax incentives possible. Best use would be manufacturing and/or warehouse distribution and the professional office space is an added benefit. Previously a large commercial laundry. Bring manufacturing back to the Great USA. (Listing agent is related to seller) MLS MDWC107760 PRIME LOCATION
PRIME LOCATION
36054 ZION CHURCH RD FRANKFORD - $359,000 31.84 acres close to DE & OC beaches. Subdivision possibilities, or private sprawling estate. Property has been surveyed and is available in document's. Property runs on 1 side of Rt. 20, Zion Church Road with about 1468ft +/- on Deer Run Road. Sewer could be a possibility on Deer Run Rd as sewer runs down that road but not to this property. It would need to be annexed into the sewer district & approved by County. MLS DESU132230
CAINE WOODS
ZION CHURCH RD FRANKFORD $275,000 6.95 Acres with 640 feet of frontage on Zion Church Rd Rt. Prime location for building and development. MLS DESU132268
DIRECT OCEANFRONT
6509 HAMPTON RD LOT 18 BERLIN - $649,900
Do you need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Would you like a nice yard to play in or grow your own vegetables? Well here it is, 5+ acres in a cul-de-sac in the tranquil community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles & Assateague Island is 3 miles away where you can enjoy the ocean & beautiful white sand beaches. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk and restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
3BR/3BA. Kitchen w/SS appliances, granite countertops & white cabinets. Dining room off the kitchen. Living area w/glass sliders to direct oceanfront deck w/unobstructed views of beach & ocean. Master suite w/glass sliders overlooks ocean. Master BR w/ large walk-in closet. Full size laundry room. Conveniently located midtown in midrise building on 59th street, close to many favorite local restaurants & shopping. Indoor pool, fitness center & social room. Remodeled w/new floors, HVAC, kitchen appliances & freshly painted. MLS MDWO115988
Build your dream house & enjoy the sandy beach, water views & the OC Skyline. 28,113 sq. ft. lot will accommodate large home. Pick your builder, design, & build your showcase waterfront home! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land & hold it. Lot is in amenity rich community of Glen Riddle. Enjoy the outdoor pool, tennis, fitness center, marina. MLS MDWO112632
RARE OPPORTUNITY
LIGHTHOUSE SOUND
WATERFRONT LAND
GOLF AND BAY VIEWS!
12301 OCEAN GATEWAY RD OCEAN CITY - $899,000
SOUTHHAMPTON DR #LOT 17 • BISHOPVILLE $249,900
13010 WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD $390,000
Build your dream home in Lighthouse Sound adjacent to hole 2, one of the largest lots boasting 24,662 sq ft (.57 acres). Will accommodate a large home. Design, build and enjoy your showcase home for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land & hold it. If you are looking for luxury lifestyle both on this community offers it all minutes from OC, restaurants & shopping. MLS MDWO102900
Commercial piece w/high visibility w/14.33 acres on corner of Route 113 & Route 610 across from the former Emings BBQ. This is your opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area on the Eastern Shore. Possibilities are endless! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO113678
4.5 acre waterfront parcel on Rt50 in West Ocean City! Property is bulkheaded w/100 foot pier into Herring Creek. Build your dream home in this convenient location! It is perfect for boaters because the water is navigable all the way to the ocean from here. Property has many opportunities & potential including possible subdivision. It is zoned R2 & close to everything Ocean City has to offer. Come take a look today before it is SOLD! MLS MDWO105914
CUSTOM WATERFRONT W/OC SKYLINE VIEWS!
AFFORDABLE HOME ON THE WATER
4 CLUBHOUSE DR 12 DOVE LN 14301 TUNNEL AVE #1A ADAGIO #304 OCEAN CITY - NOW $324,900 OCEAN CITY - $724,900 OCEAN PINES - NOW $1,229,000 OCEAN PINES - $429,900 5BR/3BA totally remodeled condo. Kitchen has granite counters & stainless appliances. 2 separate living areas & multiple decks & this 1st floor unit has plenty of room out back to walk the dog or just pull up a chair and relax. Low condo fees of $500 a quarter covers your master flood insurance and maintenance and repairs to the building exterior. Close to the beach, Northside Park, restaurants & shops. MDWO110680
10006 SEAPLANE LN BERLIN - $449,000
6BR/6.5BA 5000 sq. ft. with 150 feet of bulk head. 2 boat lifts & 2 Jetski lifts. Open floor plan, HW floors, cathedral ceilings. Kitchen W/center island, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, walk in pantry and breakfast area. Off the great room is deck leading to patio. Double sided gas FP. 1st floor master W/FP, and sitting room master bath W/jacuzzi tub, rain shower and double vanities. Garage w/mud room and guest quarters. Office work space, loft area, & multiple waterfront balconies. MLS MDWO108920
3BR/2BA on the water w/dock on wide canal. Shows pride of ownership and has upgrades throughout. Gourmet kitchen w/SS appliances, granite counters, custom backsplash & cabinets plus breakfast bar. Open floor plan, kitchen flows into dining area & family room. Large master BR w/full bath, 2 additional BRs & another full bath. Fire pit.You will love the 9ft x 45ft. sunroom, currently set up with bar and craft room facing the water. Full garage with storage galore and lots of room in the driveway to park. This is an affordable home on the water in a terrific community. Come take a look today before it’s sold. MLS MDWO114770
COMMERCIAL
12334 COLLINS RD BISHOPVILLE - $399,900
206-204-202 DORCHESTER ST OCEAN CITY - $1,549,000
Large 2.94 acre waterfront lot in Bishopville. Build your dream home here. Lot is surrounded by estate homes & perfect setting for peace & tranquility. Lot backs to the St. Martins River. Pier & dock for multiple boats.No HOA's here or mandatory fees. St Martins river has water access to the ocean. This location is close to 113. Come take a look today & make that dream of building your dream house a reality. MLS MDWO105638
All parcels being sold together. Prime downtown location. Currently has 4 houses Total. Lot sizes are 4927,4824, and 3381 Sq Ft each. This was a summer rental in 2018. Rare opportunity to purchase valuable downtown location! TAX ID 10-028493 Tax ID10-028477 Tax ID 10-028485. MLS MDWO1001420
COMMERCIAL
STUNNING
THIS IS THE ONE!!
SEASCAPE GOLF AND BAY VIEWS!
DIRECT BAYFRONT
RACETRACK RD BERLIN, MD - $260,000
Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326
NEW LISTING
735 BRADLEY RD #307 OCEAN CITY - $299,900
6803 ATLANTIC AVE #2G OCEAN CITY - $249,900
Stunning Bayfront 2BR/2BA condo, remodeled & being sold furnished for your immediate enjoyment.As you walk through the front door you will be mesmerized by the Bay views. Remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, lighting, backsplash & breakfast bar. Split "L" shaped floor plan with each bedroom separated by the living area, and in the main living area there is beautiful tile.Your family and friends will enjoy relaxing in the large family room and watching sunsets night after night on the deck. Well maintained condo association with an elevator, Bayfront pool, community docks, outdoor shower, storage cage, and bike rack.
1BR/1BA Direct Ocean Front condo! Watch the sunrise from your direct oceanfront condo overlooking the Ocean. You will love the large private balcony overlooking the pool and ocean. The balcony is the perfect place to entertain family and friend and spend a relaxing evening. This condo is very large for a one bedroom boasting 756 sq ft. There is a large family room and dining room that flow to the kitchen. You will love the open floor plan. Master is spacious as well. One full Bath. Sellers has installed central air & heat. Hot water heater was replaced. Unit comes w/washer & dryer. MLS MDWO115554
OVERLOOKING 14TH FAIRWAY - BAYSIDE
208 N. HERON 208-3 505 PENGUIN UNIT 10 421 BAYSHORE UNIT 202 OCEAN CITY - $249,900 OCEAN CITY - $435,000 OCEAN CITY - $299,900 Beautiful 2nd floor Seascape 2BR/2BA condo with
3BR/3.5BA TH with 8,000 lb boat lift. Look at all the upgrades!! Recently remodeled & sold furnished. Gourmet chefs kitchen w/upgraded cabinets, granite counters & SS appliances. Open floor plan, kitchen flows to dining area & leads to spacious family room. Large glass slider leads to first floor deck overlooks the water. 1st floor laundry & remodeled powder room. 2nd floor has 2 spacious BRs w/upgraded BA. 1 of the BRs overlooks water. 2nd private waterfront deck. 3rd floor master BR & upgraded master bath. Private waterfront balcony off master. Upgrades throughout- new floors, lighting, HVAC, water heater, bathroom remodeling, siding & shutters, front door & storm door, windows & screens, bulkhead, 8,000lb boat lift & canal dredging. Storage shed on the side. New furnishings & window treatments.
Direct Bayfront 2BR/2BA w/den or office, 8,000 lb boat lift & incredible water views. Located in a 6 unit building. Property is a boater's delight w/lift directly behind condo, deep water & easy access to inlet. On 2nd floor w/2 balconies, large waterfront balcony in back where you can enjoy sunsets. Flex rm. w/fold up murphy bed. Kitchen w/upgraded granite counters, pantry & flows to family area & large deck overlooks water. Bayfront Master BR w/water views & private bath. 2nd BR w/BA. Close to boardwalk, shopping & beach.
large covered deck. Nice open beachy feel & sold furnished. Plenty of room in kitchen to make family dinners and large dining area. Family room is spacious, glass sliders lead to deck. Master BR is very large w/private master bath. Second bedroom located at opposite side and offers privacy. Full second bath and washer and dryer. Off 120th St, very close to beach and restaurants. Plenty of amenities in Heron Harbour, including fitness center, tennis courts, large outdoor pools and heated indoor pool. Unit shows pride of ownership. HVAC was replaced in 2017, SS appliances & floors throughout were added in 2015, along w/lighting & electrical upgrades.
DIRECT OCEANFRONT
STUNNING 6BR/4.5BA WITH SALT WATER POOL!
HERON HARBOUR ISLE
30557 N. MAGNOLIA CROSSING WORCESTER HWY SELBYVILLE, DE - $899,900 BISHOPVILLE, MD $290,000
5BR/4.5BA Catalina model. Chef’s kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast bar, SS appliances, walk-in panty, custom cabinets & upgraded light. Dining area & oversized family room flows off kitchen overlooks golf course. Screened in porch. Spacious master suite wi/large deck. Elevator, 2 car garage. On one of the premier lots backing to golf course. Now is the perfect time to buy into the most comprehensive resort community in the Delaware Beach region. Easy access to 1st-class amenities including 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, restaurants, pools, splash zones, hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis & more. MLS DESU161552
Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density. Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road. It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680
12527 OCEAN REEF DR BERLIN - $719,900 6BR/4.5BA in Ocean Reef in desirable west OC on 1.6 acres w/saltwater pool, waterfall, fireplace & deck. Open floor plan. Chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops, custom cabinets, center island, upgraded lighting, & floors. Spacious family room w/gas fireplace. 1st floor BR perfect for in- law or guest suite. 2nd floor w/master suite w/gas fireplace, sitting area, custom bath retreat, and his & her closets. Oversized 3 car garage, HW & custom tile floors, crown molding, window treatments, built-ins & list goes on. Easy drive to beaches, golf courses, marina, restaurants & shopping. MDWO115022
NEW LISTING
201 S. HERON DR #G11 OCEAN CITY - $259,999 Beautiful 2BR/2BA condo in Harbour Club in the community of Heron Harbour Isle. Sold furnished, in pristine condition w/lovely beach décor. Large dining area flows off kitchen w/Corian countertops & breakfast bar. Living area is very spacious. Master BR w/great master bath, and family and friends will enjoy other large BR. Upgrades throughout w/newer floors, washer & dryer & tankless water heater. Large deck off living area overlooks water w/sunset views & views of fireworks at Northside Park. 1 of the nicest communities in OC. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich w/2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks & piers. Come take a look today & make memories that will last a lifetime. MLS MDWO116054
The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate 2020 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2015 a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Previews logo are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 10771BALT_07/15
PAGE 4
Ocean City Today
PSC clears way for taller turbines Continued from Page 1 Marylanders can be proud of.” The drama began on June 4, 2019, when Skipjack notified the commission by letter that the company would switch its turbine selection from the Siemens 8 MW towers to the more than 700-foot General Electric (GE) Haliade-X 12 MW turbines. The following June, the commission held hearings for the Skipjack project, during which Ocean City officials and the offshore wind company argued their respective cases to the commission. The commission has stressed repeatedly that the hearings would only be in regard to the potential effects created by the change in turbine size, and nothing else. At the center of Ocean City’s argument was that the taller turbines would damage the city’s coastline view, particularly the “iconic sunrise” Meehan had testified, which would damage the tourism industry by devaluing property. The taller turbines would not only be more visible during the daytime, but also during the night, city officials contended, as the additional height would require the installation of U.S. Coast Guard marine navigation lighting systems. To mitigate the visual pollution,
Ocean City officials asked the commission to require Skipjack to push the turbines back at least 33 statute miles from shore, similar to the configuration of the South Fork Wind Farm currently in development near Long Island, New York. Skipjack has said its closest turbine would be either 21.5 or 22.7 miles off shore, depending on whether it uses a 10-turbine or 12-turbine layout. Using the 8 MW turbines, the closest turbine would have been 19.5 miles to shore. This uncertainty in terms of project layout was also a major concern for Ocean City officials, who said this made it difficult to accurately gauge the project’s potential aesthetic effects. Additionally, Ocean City officials argued that renderings presented by Skipjack were misleading and unreliable. “Simulations that are based on photographs … show elements in the simulations to be lower in contrast than they are in reality,” Ocean City witness Robert Sullivan, an environmental scientist and visual impact and mitigation expert, said during the hearing. He also criticized the lack of renderings based on certain time periods, and the use of people and objects. Finally, resort officials expressed frustration with the lack of communi-
ace NORTH BEACH, REALTORS
Sea Gr
Grace Masten
Erik Dowell
Broker/Owner, CRS SRES Licensed in MD & DE
Realtor® Licensed in MD
410.250.4433
443.614.1816
Grace@NorthBeachRealtors.com
Erik@NorthBeachRealtors.com
www.NorthBeachRealtors.com 12600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 BREAKWATER
CAMELOT
OCEAN PINES
• Year round Rental • Close to beach • 3BR, 2 BAs • Open floor plan
• 2 car garage • Fully equipped kitchen • Non-Smoking
$1,800/Mo STARSHIP
• 2 bedroom, 2 bath • Updated floors, bathroom, appliances & fresh paint • Large balcony w/sunset views • Walk to restaurants, shops & entertainment • Well run building
• 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath • Ocean front building with gorgeous ocean view • Large Balcony • Lots of Updates • Outdoor pool • 2 Car Parking and Tennis
$195,000
$385,000
3BR, 2 bath $1,400/Mo 3BR, 1.5 bath $1,200/Mo
SELBYVILLE
3BR, 2 bath upper level The utilities are not included
$1,500/Mo
VACATION RENTAL & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. CALL ME TODAY!
cation from Skipjack. Meehan said during the hearing that aside from a meeting that Ocean City had requested on July 15, 2019, “We had no interaction with Skipjack or any conversation or any dialogue with them until the public hearing that was held in January of 2020.” In fact, the January hearing was the first time city officials had seen renderings with the new proposed turbines, despite earlier requests. If the commission did approve the turbines, Ocean City officials asked that the commission include additional conditions, such as limiting Skipjack to the 12 MW turbines, pushing the turbines 33-miles offshore, turbines be placed in the furthest portion of Skipjack’s lease area and for Skipjack to use an aircraft detection lighting system. Ocean City’s arguments failed to impress the commission, and many of its requests were not granted. In its statement, the commission said the taller wind turbines would reduce the project’s visibility, as fewer turbines would be placed further away from shore. Furthermore, by using the 12 MW turbines, the project would encompass just a fraction of the visible horizon. “… the 12 MW turbine layout will result in the project taking up 7 percent of the visible horizon, in contrast to the 8 MW turbine configuration, which was anticipated to comprise 18 percent of the visible horizon.,” the commission stated. The commission also quoted Sullivan as a counterargument to the city’s claims. “Ocean City’s visual expert, Mr. Sullivan, testified that ‘by itself the Skipjack Project would not cause significant visual impacts to Ocean City,’” the statement said. The visual effect would only be significant cumulatively, or coupled with other offshore wind projects. But even then, “’If Skipjack stuck with the current number of 12megawatt turbines in the current configuration, I actually think the cumulative effects would be smaller. Because I believe the visual impacts of this project are not increased at all by moving to 12-megawatt turbines if Skipjack keeps them in the current configuration or improves it, which definitely could be done,’” Sullivan is quoted as saying. As for the city’s multiple requests, the commission rejected the 33-miles offshore condition as impossible to accommodate. “… the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 requires that offshore wind turbines be placed between 10 and 30 miles off the coast of the state,” the commission said. “If the project is located beyond those geographical constraints, it is not eligible for ORECs (offshore wind renewable
AUGUST 28, 2020 The Maryland Public Service Commission announced last week its approval of Ørsted subsidiary Skipjack Offshore Energy’s 12 MW wind turbine selection.
energy credits) approved by the commission.” The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) also had issued Skipjack a specific lease area to which the project was confined. The commission then reiterated its position that the hearing had been solely in regard to potential effects caused by the change in turbine size and nothing else. Finally, the commission said it found Skipjack had followed conditions that required it to “use best commercially-reasonable efforts to minimize visual impacts,” as “Nowhere did the commission require that the project be invisible from the shore.” As for pushing the project into outer portions of Skipjack’s lease area, the commission said the request would alter the project beyond its original application and beyond what the commission had approved, which meant it was outside of the scope of the hearing. “Additionally, the request, if granted, would infringe upon the lease area Ørsted has purchased to potentially pursue other projects,” the commission said. Skipjack will also have freedom to continue working on the project’s final turbine configuration. “… though we are sympathetic to Ocean City’s complaint that it is difficult to fully evaluate a project that is changing … if the commission were to mandate a final layout now, it would deprive BOEM and participating stakeholders from that opportunity. There are also issues that are beyond the jurisdiction of the commission, such as shipping lanes and offshore environmental matters …” the commission said. Yet, the commission did side with the city in terms of the lack of communication on Skipjack’s part, as well as the aircraft detection system. Skipjack will be required to reengage with stakeholders, aka Ocean City, and provide a detailed status report to the commission every six months, much to the relief of city officials. Additionally, it will require Skipjack to install a radar-enabled aircraft detection lighting system on the turbines, if and when such technology is available. “We will continue to pursue our opposition to the location of this project through the federal permit process as we believe it is essential to all parties concerned that we do everything we can do to get this right,” Meehan said.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 5
Ocean City Today
Solving Ocean City’s ‘jigsaw puzzle’ problem Editor’s Note: Ocean City’s growth in the modern era is marked by changes in its approach to tourism, real estate development, the regional economy and various booms and busts It was, for instance, the advent of the motel, a less formal and less expensive tourist accommodation, in the 195os that touched off a major expansion of the tourism base. That was followed in the 1960s by a series of annexations under Mayor Hugh Cropper that took Ocean City to the Delaware line, thus allowing high-rise condominiums to pop up like a massive concrete corn row along northern Coastal Highway in the 1970s. This, of course, launched a rush in real estate investment and brought into the tourism fold tens of thousands of new unit owners and summer rentals. Then, new hotels were added to the mix, residential development flourished, the restaurant scene exploded and local government began to calculate such things as how many people the resort actually could hold. At one point, elected officials estimated that the town’s peak capacity might be about a half-million people. But that never happened. Summer populations seemed to plateau in the 300,000 range on the big weekends, while the business base expanded anyway, slicing the tourist pie into smaller and smaller pieces. Eventually, the business community and local government agreed that maybe the pie ought to be bigger, which could be accomplished by extending the tourist season into the spring and then the fall. New golf courses came along as quickly as the high-rises did some 20 years earlier, and special events were added to the calendar, all in pursuit of visitors from farther north than
Ocean City’s original Baltimore base. And it worked … for a time. No one can say exactly what happened or when, but at some juncture in Ocean City’s pursuit of quantity, the quality began to fade. Rowdy crowds and people looking for trouble began to filter in. June in particular lost its luster to families, when it was taken over by raucous and recently graduated high school students. Also, during this period, Ocean City began to develop a reputation as an anything-goes town, a circumstance that chased away more traditional vacationers. In the meantime, political timidity prevented Ocean City’s government from doing much in the way of improvement. Projects were considered and dropped for fear of incurring the wrath of one set of voters or another. And so it has remained, as officials and businesspeople review, revise and review again marketing and advertising campaigns aimed to restore the resort’s sparkle. City Councilman Dennis Dare, however, has a point to make about that. In fact, he has 25 points he wants to make about how to get Ocean City back on track by eliminating rowdy crowds, restoring its family-friendly atmosphere, and burnishing an image that has taken some hard hits in the past few years. Starting this week, Ocean City Today will be examining Dare’s list of 25 things to do. He has not filed for reelection, yet, and even if he does, the paper will continue to examine one or more of his 25 points each week. It might be argued that this would be unfair to other candidates if he does decide to run. That may be, so the invitation goes out to any candidate who wishes to develop and explain a similar plan for the Ocean City’s longterm renewal.
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) “Solving Ocean City’s Jigsaw Puzzle” is not a final draft, but is a 25-piece plan that begins by posing the question: Can downtown redevelopment help save Ocean City’s faltering reputation as a premiere beach resort? For Councilman Dennis Dare, the answer is unequivocally yes. It’ll take lots of money and bold actions from city officials, however, to make it work. Dare’s plan for the resort’s renewal gained new energy on an unassuming morning in June. He had tuned into Ocean 98.1, as he does quite regularly, to listen to IRIE radio’s morning host Bulldog on his “Bulldog & The Rude Awakening Show.”
“He [Bulldog] has the mayor [Rick Meehan] on at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and I like to catch that for sure,” Dare said. However, it wasn’t Wednesday’s show that piqued Dare’s interest that week, rather, it was the following one on Thursday, June 18, featuring Connie Hoffman, former city manager of Fort Dennis Dare Lauderdale, Florida. Fort Lauderdale was once notorious for its status as the nation’s spring break party capital. “When I was in college, that was the place to go for spring break and I went there probably in 1968,” Dare See REDEVELOP Page 6
buy the best for less • have a great vacation
BAHAMAS JUMBO Crabshack FENWICK ISLAND DE NORTH OCEAN CITY MD
BEST BUSHEL VALUES AT THE BEACH
CARRY-OUT & SEAFOOD OUTLET
*$35 Dozen Crabs
VOTED #1 CRABS 14 YEARS
w/1/2-lb.Shrimp expires 9/6/20
*SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
GUARANTEED “FAT” CRABS
PREMIUM SEAFOOD BEST PRICES MED $45 • MED-LG $59 • LG $99 • EX-LG $119 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
*3 DOZEN $69 “ALL CRABS GRADED BY WEIGHT” * 1/2 MONSTER CREAM 2-1/3 LB. CRAB CRAB BUSHEL CRABS OF CRAB CAKES BALLS FROM SOUP W/2 SIDES OC’S $99 BIGGEST $22 QT. $27.95 $13.95
1 LB. GULF JUMBO SHRIMP
$17.95
Daily Lunch Special $6.95 Served With Drink
Home is wherre your
FRESH CLAMS SCALLOPS OYSTERS MD CRAB MEAT SHRIMP
Stbetoegi ry ns .. ns.
VOTED #1 CRABS & SEAFOOD CARRY OUT
SNOW CRAB SWEET CORN KING CRAB DAILY CRAB SPECIALS CALL FOR QUOTE
Great Menu, Quality Food Call Ahead-Ready In Minutes Sandwiches & Dinners • Seafood & Chicken Homemade Soups • 1/3 lb. MD Crab Cakes Steamed Shrimp NO TAX • PACK FOR TRAVEL • FREE COOLER & ICE
Kari Stor y
Cell: 443-614-6286 Direct: 443-664-2490 443 664 2490 kstor y@gofirsthome .com m www.KariStor y.com
Oceanside Md./Del. Line, Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 2014-2019
This is not a guarantee to extend consumer credit as defined by Section 1026.2 of Regulation Z. All loans are subject to credit approval and property appraisal. First Home Mortgage Corporation NMLS ID #71603 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Licensed in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Kari Story, NMLS#476369.
Open Daily At 10 a.m. • 302-537-5882 BahamasCrabShack.com
146thST. OCMD
PAGE 6
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
Redevelop downtown OC to increase allure Continued from Page 5 said. “I spent a couple of days, and you know what I wanted? To relax a bit and that place was nuts.” Dare became fixated with the city early on in his career in Ocean City. That resort, he knew, was able to rid itself of its reputation as the nation’s collegiate dumping grounds. “I wondered how Fort Lauderdale got rid of spring breakers and really turned the community around from a honky-tonk to a nice resort,” Dare said. In the early 1990s, Dare, then city manager of Ocean City, wrote a letter to the city manager of Fort Lauderdale, seeking his or her aid. “I never got a response,” Dare said. Hoffman had left by the time Dare sent his letter. Dare’s response came 30 years later on Bulldog’s morning show. “Connie Hoffman laid out how Fort Lauderdale put together a 10year plan and they passed the largest bond issuance in the history of Fort Lauderdale, how they transformed that oceanfront and how they got the business community behind this,” Dare said. This lit the proverbial light bulb above Dare’s head. “It’s not so much spring break and it’s not totally the visitors in June, but
it’s a lot of the downtown,” he said. Dare said downtown Ocean City will never be as it was in the early days, with fathers walking their kids to school before heading to work and their mothers generally handling the tourism business. But, “It could be viable [to transform the resort],” Dare said. Another crucial resource for Dare was Iowa State University graduate student James J. Schiltz’s thesis titled “Time to grow up: The Rise and Fall of Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale,” which documented the Florida resort’s evolution. “It struck me that it was a jigsaw puzzle, and when you start putting the pieces together, the picture becomes clear,” Dare said. Piecing the puzzle After listening to Bulldog’s show, Dare began to write his jigsaw puzzle white paper. His puzzle would consist of 25 pieces, the first four focusing on burying utilities and restructuring traffic flow. “… Baltimore Avenue was just concrete from sidewalk to sidewalk and some of the motels had seen a better day … and there was just vacant land,” Dare said about the downtown area back in the 1980s. To improve the area, Dare had to
JEEPS WELCOME Si n c e 1
5 98
Try our Famous Maryland Crab Cakes... ... No Mumbo, Just Jumbo! Hand Cut Steaks • Fresh Scallops Fresh Soft Shell Crabs
DINE-IN & CARRY-OUT Specials Dine-In Only
Happy Hour Daily 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Food And Drink Specials
Early Bird Daily 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Special Dinner Menu
28th St. Plaza • 410-289-3100 • www.coinspuboc.com Open Wednesday-Friday 2 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday At Noon
convince the mayor and City Council the investment was worth it. “The philosophy is if the government entity, the Town of Ocean City, improves the right-of-way, then the adjacent property owners are inspired to improve their properties,” Dare said. “The way I presented [it] to the mayor and council at the time was [if] we borrow the money for this project, we’re going to see the land values go up and you’re going to see the room tax increase … and that new redevelopment is going to pay for that bond issuance,” Dare said. Following his pitch, large swaths of the area — south of Route 50, Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia Avenue and streets to the Boardwalk — were rebuilt, with all utilities placed underground and streetscaping added. Later that decade, work on Baltimore Avenue, from 15th to 33rd streets, followed. The results were almost immediate, he said, with nearby motel and hotel owners immediately expanding, renovating and building properties. Furthermore, an analysis of the area taken 10 years later found that property assessments had grown and taxes on those increased values were paying the debt for the city’s project. “Thirty years later, those bonds paid off,” Dare said. “Now, it’s free money coming from there.” Yet, there was one piece of this portion missing — Baltimore Avenue from North Division Street to 15th Street. In his white paper, Dare said this area “… looks more like an alley than the entrance to our resort.” “First impressions are lasting impressions,” Dare said. “… [on] one of the comments on my Facebook page somebody said, ‘You’re insulting alleys.’” He said the work could be done without touching traffic lanes and parking.
“It’s very, very doable and we can do it without infringing on the adjacent property owners, and, in fact, what it’s going to do is make the property more valuable and attractive,” he said. Another part of that would be reconfiguring certain streets between Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues into one-way traffic. In doing so, the city could eliminate traffic lanes and repurpose it into wider sidewalks. This would also improve traffic congestion, Dare said. “Right now, you have at each intersection on Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues three directions of traffic coming form both side streets, either northbound on Baltimore or southbound on Philadelphia,” he said. “By going one way, you would end up with two conflicts instead of three.” Doing this work would be crucial to begin patching up the resort’s image. “At least half, if not more, of the people that come into Ocean City come through Route 50, and it’s a first impression that can be easily fixed,” Dare said. Easily fixed for a very high price, that is, most likely in the $10-$20 million range, although he did not have a definitive estimate. Nevertheless, the return on investment would be well worth the price tag. “It’s going to cost a lot of money to do all of this, but we’re losing our reputation,” Dare said. “We’re losing our brand and we’ve got to take some bold steps to save it and turn this ship around. It’s going to take some time and it’s going to take some money.” Next week: Piecing together investments in public buildings, the Life-Saving Station Museum, the Ocean City Development Corporation model block and the Route 50 Bridge.
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED NEW LISTING
6 141ST STREET #203 OCEAN CITY Fully renovated, 2BR/2BA North OC just one building off the ocean and easily accessible 2nd floor of masonry building with elevator, just a few blocks from the MD/DE line! Open concept
floor plan with new low-maintenance laminate flooring in living, kitchen and bedrooms and new porcelain tile in both baths. All freshly painted, wood accent wall at kitchen bar and fresh shiplap trim. Kitchen offers gorgeous new quartz counters, new Samsung stainless steel kitchen appliances, recessed lighting and new cabinetry. Both baths fully renovated and master offers new custom tile shower. Sold furnished with few exclusions. Oversized balcony with ocean views and southern exposure. One assigned parking space, 2 outdoor showers. Strong condo association, fee includes exterior building and lawn maintenance, reserve funds and flood/hazard insurance for the building.
$299,900
Lauren Bunting Cell: 410.422.9899 lwbunting@comcast.net www.LaurenBunting.com
7510 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD 410-524-0919 • Atlanticshores-sothebysrealty.com
www.oceancitytoday.com
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 7
ENJOY JEEP WEEK
DRIVE SOBER
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE Paid for by Brian Herbert Clark
PAGE 8
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
White Horse Park residents to see circuit court trial By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) The full-time residents of White Horse Park will get their chance to speak at a trial in Worcester County Circuit Court, along with the White Horse Park Community Association and Worcester County in December. After a hearing on Tuesday in Snow Hill, Judge Daniel Long denied all three party’s motions for summary judgement, citing disputed facts. Long said he was still struggling with the case for an administrative appeal and would make a decision in the next 30 days. About 45 full-time residents of White Horse Park in Berlin, previously 55, have been fighting since June 2018 to remain in the seasonal park. Since then, the Worcester County Commissioners have rejected their zoning code amendment that would allow them to stay and sent them letters warning of fines if they violated the park’s seasonal-occupancyonly zoning code restriction. The zoning code states that from Sept. 30 to April first, residents can only occupy their unit for 30 consecutive days or an aggregate of 60 days. Many residents are older and struggle with disability or low incomes. After failing to get a hearing on the
Resort Real Estate, Inc. Resort Rentals, LLC
Call Tony Matrona for more info on these properties.
410-641-1671
Lot # 6 Immaculate Turn Key 2 Bedroom 2 Bath on a Beautiful Pond Lot. Enjoy Fishing From Your Back Yard and Gorgeous Nature Views from a Covered Rear Deck. Move in Ready, Sleeps 11. Call Tony Matrona 410-641-1671
$168,900 Lot # 382
Beautiful Turn Key 3 Bedroom. Recently Replaced Roof. Drywall Interior, Cathedral Ceiling, Bow Window, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Courtyard, Shed & Golf Cart!
$201,000 410-641-1671
Call Tony Matrona 410-641-1671
assateaguepointesales.com
Eight full-time residents of White Horse Park, Worcester County and the White Horse Park Community Association will have a hearing at Worcester County Circuit Court in December regarding the seasonal zoning issue.
amendment before the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals, attorney Hugh Cropper filed suit in Worcester County Circuit Court last November. He also asked for a declaratory judgement and an injunction halting any action against the residents. Cropper was representing nine fulltime residents, one of whom has since died. James W. Almand, representing White Horse Park Community Association, successfully petitioned the court to allow the association to intervene in the case and asked the court to rule that the zoning stipulation is enforceable. The county filed a similar motion and asked the court to dismiss the administrative appeal. During the hearing, attorney Victoria Shearer, representing Worcester County, said that the residents have admitted that they are in violation and that they have not proved county misconduct. She added that although the fulltime residents argue that the county never enforced the zoning code, the county never said it would not enforce the code. Shearer emphasized a text amendment to allow the residents to live in the park last year was denied. “This lawsuit is an attempt to do through the court what they could not do legislatively,” Shearer said. When asked by Long, Shearer said that the fact that this issue is only now arising doesn’t matter. “They were never intended to be that [full-time], and to the extent that it was becoming that, the county felt the need to step in,” Shearer said. She said the law still applies whether or not the residents thought it would be enforced. Almand said allowing full-time residents in the park would burden the county and taxpayers. Like Shearer, he said that although there had been encouragement to live at the park fulltime, the county did not encourage that. In response, attorney Margaret Witherup, representing the eight residents with Cropper, said many of them own the units and have lived there for over 30 years. She said the regulations of the park are consistent with yearround housing. When asked by Long why that mat-
tered, Witherup said it shows that the county knew about the full-time residents. She added that although the county offered the services of the Commission on Aging, that agency was not successful in finding alternate housing for the residents. Cropper and Witherup clarified that they are only trying to help those who have lived at the park full-time as of June 2018 until they move, sell the unit or die. “We are not seeking to set aside the declaration,” Witherup said. In addition to the housing regulations, residents were also taxed as if they were full-time residents. Some also received the homestead tax credit, according to Witherup, which can only be applied to a primary residence. In response, Almand said that was state taxation, not county. He also said that the fact that the county did not enforce the law earlier should not allow residents to continue violating the law. Shearer agreed that the taxation is a state issue and added that allowing the full-time residents to stay isn’t equitable to the other residents who do follow the zoning code. Addressing the association’s motion, Witherup said that Sue Naplachowski, one of the full-time residents, was previously a park manager and was requested to live at the park by the board of directors for park security. Shearer said that to allow the residents to continue to live at the park full-time would reward a violation. Adding on to that, Almand said it wasn’t equitable to grant full-time residency to 45 residents when only a few of them cannot move. He said most of them probably make a substantial living off retirement and social security and have the resources to move. As for Cropper’s attempted appeal last year, Shearer said that since the county only sent a warning, there was no decision and nothing to appeal. Witherup countered that this was a decision made by the department of review and permitting, who are also responsible for zoning enforcement. When Long asked what irreparable harm could affect the residents, Witherup said the fines could add up and they could be evicted. The trial is set for Dec. 15 and 16.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 9
Ocean City Today
LIKE US ON
Neighbors Serving Neighbors - One Home at a Time 410-208-9200 • 800-337-7368 • 11065 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines • 8202 Coastal Highway, Ocean City • 410-723-9450 Licensed in MD, DE
• www.hilemanrealestate.com • e-mail: hilemanre@aol.com
COMMERCIAL LEASE
Professional Office Suite located within walking distance of Historic Berlin, Shops, Restaurants and Events! Waiting room 12x11, Reception area 12x8, 3 Examining Rooms 9x9 with sinks and cabinets, Nurse's station 9x6, Kitchen 7x6, Office 10x9, one full and one 1/2 bath. Office is fully remodeled with new high efficiency HVAC. $1700 per month
Call Debbie Hileman at 443-235-5982
OPEN SATURDAY 10-1 CHARMING
Terri
Bradford
Associate Broker, GRI
Bethany
Drew
Licensed in MD, DE
Associate Broker, GRI
CONTEMPORARY ON CUL-DE-SAC!
3BR/2BA home offers open floor plan with laminate flooring and crown molding 24 Seagrave Lane throughout main living area. Ocean Pines L-shaped kitchen features stainless appliances and a pantry. Master bedroom has a full bath. Welcoming front porch, screened porch and a side deck are great for outdoor enjoyment. Attached shed and pull-down attic provide plenty of room for storage. Dir: South gate. Left on Ocean Parkway. Left on Cannon Dr. Right on Seagave Ln. House is on the right.
$254,900
NEW PRICE
Terri: 410-430-6875 Bethany: 410-430-2602 www.PO2Team.com Powerof2@PO2Team.com
light in. Outdoor shed.
SOLD
Sonia
VACATION GETAWAY!
2BR/1BA in the White Horse Park community. Amenities include boat ramp, outdoor pool, marina, club house, laundry facilities & security. Eat-in kitchen w/new gas stove. Sunroom has wall to wall windows that let natural
$88,400
WHAT’S YOUR HOME REALLY WORTH?
Find out your home’s value! It’s quick and easy to get your home’s estimated value. Simply call or email me. Let’s replace this home ad with yours. Ask about my special incentive!
Zaffiris Associate Broker GRI, CRS
Licensed in MD, DE
410-251-6217 SoniaSEZ@aol.com
NEW PRICE
BAY & OC SKYLINE VIEWS
4BR/4BA. Walking distance to 2 Marinas. Private elevator to all 3 floors, 2 water view balconies & 1 master. 2 car garage. 1st floor: it's own living quarters w/kitchen area & breakfast bar, living room, covered deck w/bay view & BR/BA. Master suite w/walk-in closet. 3rd floor for inside entertainment! Large kitchen w/ bar & breakfast nook, counters, plenty of counter space & cabinets. Great room w/ vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, large windows that allows for plenty of natural light & bay views. Bar w/seating, built-in $729,118 wine rack & cabinets, sink & fridge.
NEW LISTING
Lynette
PLENTY OF ROOM FOR EVERYONE
Great Updated 2BR/2BA w/great decor. Short walk to beach and restaurants. New HVAC unit, updated floors & many upgrades. A great rental income. Nice open floor plan w/balcony for extra enjoyment. King bed in Master bedroom, and double trundle bed in second bedroom. Nice sleep sofa too. $218,526
Bridges-Catha CRS, PMN, GREEN, SRES Licensed in MD, DE
443-497-3128 Cell Smilin4shore@comcast.net
Member of: MRIS, Sussex & Coastal Multiple List
PENDING
Lydia Rittersbacher REALTOR 443-366-9177 Cell Lydiarealestate @yahoo.com ®
LOOK NO FURTHER
Updated water heater, heat/air conditioning wall units, microwave, refrigerator, and bathroom. Separate bedroom with 2 full beds plus sofa w/queen mattress in living room. Rear deck. Prime location on 1st floor-walk right out to patio with numerous tables w/umbrellas, beautiful landscaping, and building $139,900
PRIME RT. 50 HIGHWAY LOCATION!
Large commercial condominium unit opportunity includes Kitchen area plus 1.5 Baths. Second Level offers additional space. Ceramic Tile & Laminate Wood floors. Carpet on 2nd Level. 1900 Sq Ft Total. Currently a Hair Salon. Buy OR Lease for $1,450 plus $250 Common Area Maintenance fee per month.
Call Debbie Hileman at 443-235-5982
$225,000
MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE
in the Center Stair Tower Lobby with Crystal Chandelier and Bronze Elevator! You will find exceptional quality in this luxury 3 BR waterfront condo with spectacular views of the Ocean City Skyline & Bay. Mahogany entry door, granite kitchen counter top, Geo-thermal heating & air, hardwood floors, Italian marble baths, Viking BBQ gas grill on balcony, and crown molding throughout. Boat slip also available for purchase at the Pines Point Marina. $379,900
LARGE 3/4 ACRE WATERFRONT LOT
Kevin D.
Heselbach REALTOR , RSPS ®
Licensed in MD & DE
410-723-9450 Office kheselbachHRE @gmail.com
NEW PRICE
In the Whitetail Sanctuary Section of Ocean Pines. New Boat Dock already in place for your Boating Enjoyment! Absolutely gorgeous views of Manklin Creek and the Isle of Wight Bay. Seller will build his design if desired. Located at the end of a peaceful Cul-de-Sac. Brand new lboat lift with fan. Opportunities like this don't come often!
$309,500
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!
Debora E.
Canal front lot with private dock and boat lift. Original house removed, along with trees and stumps within the building envelope. Over 3400 sq.ft. of the building envelope is above the 100 year flood level. Water, Sewer and electric are available at the front of the property.
Hileman OWNER/BROKER GRI & CRS Licensed in MD, DE
$249,500
MOVE IN READY
NEW PRICE
Bayside waterfront 2BR/2BA w/views of Assateague Island & Ocean w/sunset views of inlet & bay. Never been rented. Downtown OC Location. Walk to boardwalk, restaurants, shopping. Community pool, large sundeck & building elevator. 1 assigned parking spot and a shared parking spot. Views are breath taking. $264,995
443-235-5982 Cell Debbie@Hileman RealEstate.com
Tim
Ulrich Associate Broker 410-422-1441 Cell timrealestate9 @gmail.com
LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING!! UNDER CONTRACT IN 1 DAY
You will be surprised at the spaciousness of this nicely renovated and furnished rancher with 3 large bedrooms! The wide open eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a 2nd small refrigerator, and beautiful flooring. Screened porch overlooks the private fenced-in yard with storage shed. One year warranty included! $249,900
BUILD YOUR PERFECT COUNTRY HOME!
Two Large Parcels - 1.5 Acres & 2.07 Acres. Plenty of room for pets, gardening, friends, & family gatherings. Standard Septic System approved for up to 5 Bedrooms. Very convenient to the Town of Berlin, Ocean City & Assateague Beaches! $79,900 & $99,900
Cindy
Crockett REALTOR®, GR
Licensed in MD
410-430-0587 Cell Cindy@HilemanReal Estate.com
PAGE 10
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
OCDC, T.C. Studios partner for new multi-piece mural By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Residents and guests walking on the Boardwalk by Dorchester Street may catch a glimpse of a new 12-foot wide, 8-foot high mural installation, painted by T.C. Studios Creative Director Ali Jacobs. The new artwork is part of the Ocean City Development Corporation’s (OCDC) beautification efforts. Beautifying downtown Ocean City has been a priority for the Glenn Irwin corporation since its inception in 2000, Executive Director Glenn Irwin said. Through its public art program, the corporation has commissioned artists to paint utility boxes, murals and create sculptures, such as the white marlin that sits at the entrance to the city off of the Route 50 Bridge. The goal, Irwin said, has been to beautify the downtown area, build the city’s public art culture and attract tourists. The Dorchester Street mural installation is actually one of five pieces that will be placed on the Sassy Beachwear wall owned by Jerry Greenspan of JELAR Co.
JOSH KIM/OCEAN CITY TODAY
The Ocean City Development Corporation commissioned local artist Ali Jacobs to paint a mural installation for the Sassy Beachwear building on Dorchester Street and the Boardwalk.
Greenspan has worked with the corporation on several projects, and commissioned a mural for that same wall back in 2004. “I love art, it’s a passion of mine,” Greenspan said. “I think art is a great way of expressing your passion for life and what’s good in the world.” One form of art Greenspan particularly enjoys is a postcard of Ocean
Introducing
NOW OPEN
Perfect Smiles Start Here
• 2 times as fast as most whitening systems • In-0ffice whitening system on average 4-6 shade improvement • Gentle whitening technique with desensitization procedure if needed
Comfortable Dentistry in a Spa-Like Atmosphere
Introducing
DR. KRISTEN MAZZEI Now Accepting New Patients
City, of which he has more than 40 spanning from the 1920s. The postcards are what inspired the 2004 mural, which featured the photo cards placed against a mustard yellow backdrop. Overtime, the wall deteriorated, so Greenspan renovated it for the new installation, which will be removable. Irwin said the corporation pushed out advertisement for the project several months ago, received three proposals and ultimately selected Jacobs’ piece. Art projects are privately funded and the full cost of this piece is around $3,200, Irwin said, which includes costs of panels, cutting and preparation of the panels and installation. “I was really excited just because the initial call for the proposal was that OCDC was looking for something fun and fresh, I guess you could say something modern,” Jacobs said. “So I was excited to add a fresh design [to the area], something funky.” Jacobs said T.C. Studios, located on 15th Street, and the corporation have worked together before, and shared a common goal: beautification and revitalization.
“So we’re always ready to show them a proposal or two,” Jacobs said. Using heavy body acrylic paint, Jacobs filled the piece with symbols easily associated with Ocean City, such as the resort’s old-school logo, crabs, starfish and the sunrise. As she worked on the piece, she said she realized she wanted to expand and include symbols of the state in general. “I wanted to take it a step further and make it be more about Maryland just because I feel like Marylanders are pretty prideful [of Ocean City],” she said. “This is our only beach aside from Assateague, so I was like let’s put the flag in there.” She also added personal touches of tribal patterning and bright colors, signature to her work. The mural was installed last Friday, with the other four scheduled for installation in the near future. The piece will remain on the wall until the end of summer, after which it will be stored to protect it against the elements. “My favorite thing is to see families taking photos with it [murals], taking them [the photos] back with them to Boston and keeping that memory of Ocean City forever,” Greenspan said.
Family Dentistry & Smile Enhancements Invisalign® • Implant Restorations • Full Mouth Restoration
Accepting New Patients
Kristen Mazzei, DMD
MASK PLEASE
Many traditional insurances taken. Plus, third party financing available.
Emergency Services Available
ATLANTIC DENTAL
Lawrence Michnick, DDS
COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY 410-213-7575
ELIZABETH BONIN/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
12308 Ocean Gateway, Suite 6 Ocean City, Maryland, 21842
2020
DENTIST - Dr. Michnick
DENTIST - Dr. Takacs
www.atlanticdental.com
The Rita’s sign off 40th Street encourages residents and visitors to wear masks, then enjoy a frozen treat.
WORCESTER COUNTY DENTAL PRACTICE
Christopher Takacs, DMD
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 11
Ocean City Today
R E A L T O R D E L I V E R I N G
A
C O A S T A L
L I F E S T Y L E
LUXURY WATERFRONT
9802 MARTHAS LANDING ROAD With out a doubt... the Most Spectacular Location and Home in Maryland's Seaside Coastal area. Located in Premier Community of Martha's Landing next to two World Class Marinas in West Ocean City Md. this 6700 Sq.ft piece of Art, is the centerpiece for unparalleled and vast scenic views of the Bay, Ocean, Assateague Island National Seashore and the Ocean City Skyline. Designed by Chris Pattey of Becker Morgan, this home captures views from every room and takes into the account the natural seasonal light changes. Nothing compares to this home in quality and workmanship with Amish crafted wood work, multi step moldings, Vantage Control Lighting system, State of the Art Geo thermal heating and air, Infinity pool, imported sandstone, 12 foot ceilings, conditioned crawl space and all the other extraordinary features one would expect from a home of this stature. This exquisite and thoughtfully planned 5+ bedroom home has an additional apartment with an extra large 3 car garage, two boat slips with 12' + water depth, covered Lanai, Library, Office, Theater room, first floor Owner's bedroom located in a separate wing of the home. Exterior is maintenance free with cedar siding, Azek Trim, Metal roofing, IPE decking and railing, custom cut stone, Loewen Windows rated at 120 mph, reinforced storm bulkheading and sandstone hardscape and pavers. There are too many upgrades to list and can only be appreciated in person. This home will exceed your expectations in every way!! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a property like this.
JAY PHILLIPS 410-726-8631 www.PhillipsCoastalGroup.com • Jay@PhillipsCoastalGroup.com 7700 Coastal Hwy. • Ocean City, MD 21842 • 410-289-8888
$5,950,000
PAGE 12
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Worcester close to passing 2010 census response rate Worcester County is less than 2 percent away from surpassing the 2010 census response rate. PHOTO COURTESY U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) With a 32 percent response rate in Worcester County and at least 63 percent nationwide, the U.S. Census Bureau is ramping up its efforts for the decennial population count. The deadline to respond to the census is Wednesday, Sept. 30. The deadline has been moved multiple times because of the coronavirus pandemic. Kelly Henry, Complete County Committee coordinator for Worcester, said the county is 1.2 percent away from the 2010 response rate. Worcester had the lowest particiKelly Henry pation rate of all Maryland counties in 2010. Two tracts in Ocean Pines and one tract in Berlin have either met or passed the 2010 response rate. A tract in Snow Hill has one of the highest response rates at 70.9 percent, but is still six percent away from its 2010 response rate. When counting occupied units only, Ocean City has a response rate of 79.4 percent, which is slightly above its 2010 response rate. Census workers will be knocking on doors and calling landlines and cell phones of households that have not responded to the survey. If there is no answer, workers will leave a “notice of visit” with instructions on how to fill out the survey or a voicemail message. “If people want to avoid the knock at the door by an enumerator, especially during these times of covid, please take 10 minutes to complete the survey online or by phone,” Henry said. The Census Bureau will also send
another round of paper surveys to households that have not responded. Households in census tracts with below 50 percent participation rate will also receive mailings, both paper and email, around late August to early September, meaning that some households who have already responded may receive a paper mailing. Those who have a second or vacation home in Worcester County should still fill out the survey. Henry said that if a person or family does not plan to be at their second home in the next 30 days, they should fill it out online. “Having the census survey available online has made it much more convenient for people to complete anywhere at any time,” Henry said. She added that the nine questions only take about 10 minutes to complete. It will not ask about citizenship and information will not be shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Survey results affect congressional districts and funding for health care, infrastructure, businesses, community services and education. “During these times of low revenues due to covid, funding resources are going to be more critical than normal,” Henry said. To assist low-responding areas, the Census Bureau has created the Mobile Questionnaire Assistance program. Through Sept. 18, people can get assistance filling out the survey from census representatives at public spaces such as grocery stores, food banks, laundromats, restaurants, places of worship and libraries. These locations were not released to Ocean City Today. Call 844-330-2020 to complete the census over the phone. The phone line is open every day from 7-2 a.m. Visit 2020census.gov to fill it out online.
JOSH KIM/OCEAN CITY TODAY
REPAIRS Your Online Community: www.oceancitytoday.com
Workers board up Sportland Arcade’s windows on Wednesday, Aug. 5, after Tropical Storm Isaias caused the top windowpanes to fall out the day prior.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 13
Ocean City Today
Think you’ve watched it all? Think again. ('&%$#"! & $$ &'$!& & $ & ! & ! & $$ & $&'#! !& & & %& & ' #! & & & %& $! & $ &the place to be reunited with live sports, scores, highlights and $! & # & & & &%$#!&' $! & ! & & ! & &$ & & & & & ! & $ & $ & & &%$#!& & $ & & !& & ! & ! " & % & $! & $& & & & %& & &# & ! & ! & $ & " & , , .
Internet TV Voice
99
89
$
/ month
DVR service included for 1 year
for 2 years with 2-year agreement
Get the xFi Gateway for speed, coverage and security
Equipment, taxes and other charges extra, and subject to change. See details below.
Go to , call , or visit an today.
Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. New residential customers only. Limited to Standard+ More Triple Play with Performance Pro 200 Mbps Internet. Early termination fee applies if all Xfinity services are cancelled during the agreement term. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, including Broadcast TV Fee (up to $14.95/mo.) and Regional Sports Fee (up to $8.75/mo.), and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after agreement term or promo. May not be combined with other offers. TV: Limited Basic TV service to receive other levels of service. Subscriptions required to access Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Netflix. Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video use your internet service and will count against any Xfinity data plan. Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. For factors affecting speed visit www.xfinity.com/networkmanagement. If there is a power outage or network issue, calling, including calls to 911 may be unavailable. All devices must be returned when service ends. Call for restrictions and complete details. Š 2020 Comcast. All rights reserved. Individual programs and marks are property of their respective owners. NPA231941-0006 NED-BLT-Q3-SummerSale-V1
PAGE 14
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
FEMA approves Maryland for Lost Wages Assistance By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Some unemployed Marylanders will receive an extra $300 a week through the federal Lost Wages Assistance program. The state applied for the benefits last week and was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and economic shutdown, recordhigh unemployment has plagued the nation since March, and Worcester County was not exempt. Beginning at the end of September, Kathryn Causey claimants eligible for a weekly benefit of at least $100 will receive the payments retroactive from Aug. 1 until Dec. 26. Claimants must self-certify that they are unemployed or partially employed because of the coronavirus pandemic. No new application will be necessary. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will fund the additional weekly benefit, while Maryland will fund the 25 percent state match “through funding that is already paid to claimants in regular unemployment benefits.” All unemployed Americans were receiving an extra $600 a week from the federal government, but those benefits expired July 31. Earlier this month, President Trump announced that he would extend the unemployment benefits from the federal government at $400 a week, with states covering $100 of each claim. It is unclear if the states could afford this, how long the federal government could make these payments or if the executive order would be legal. According to the Maryland Department of Labor, the state unemployment rate for July was 7.7 percent, which is down from 8.5 per-
cent in June. “With many of businesses either at 50 percent capacity, as far as restaurants and things, they are unable to get their full staff back in, so that would make sense why the unemployment is at 7.7 percent,” said Kathryn Causey, director of economic development. The department has not yet broken down July unemployment rates by county, but Worcester did have an 11.2 percent unemployment rate for June. Causey believes that the July rate will show a decline. “You can see that from February, March, they were 9.3, 9.4 percent,” Causey said. “April was of course a significant jump to 21, but each month after, it’s decreasing a little bit at a time. May was 18 percent, June was 11 percent, so in July, I’m fairly certain that it will continue to decline.” She said it’s hard to say how much Worcester will receive through the Lost Wages Assistance program. “I think a significant amount, not just in Worcester, but throughout the entire state, would be receiving the extra $300 a week from the approval from the Lost Wages Assistance program,” Causey said. She added that this benefit is needed for families because not all employees have been asked to return to work and some can only return part-time. “As far as the businesses, I know they’re working as hard as they can to bring back their employees that they had,” Causey said. To help businesses and unemployed residents, the county has held two job fairs in the southern end of Worcester. The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair at the mall in Salisbury on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3-6 p.m. There will be employers from Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Masking and social distancing regulations will be required. In other unSee CLAIMANTS Page 15
Realtors® to the Coolest Small Town in America
10349 FRIENDSHIP ROAD • BERLIN Located minutes from Ocean City and outside of town limits of Berlin, MD. The property is both cleared where the house and garage are and wooded to the north for a total of 6.3 acres. The house has good bones but needs renovation. Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bath complete the house. Inside stairs lead to a basement.
NEW LISTING!
$140,000
Cam Bunting, Broker Bunting Realty, Inc. 24 Broad Street, Berlin, MD 21811 Office: 410-641-3313 • Cell: 410-713-2065 • www.buntingrealty.com
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 15
Ocean City Today
Claimants may get $300 a week Continued from Page 14 employment news, the Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance announced that the new BEACON system will go live in late September. According to the department, this will integrate all functions. “In the new BEACON system, employers and third-party agents will be able to file quarterly wage reports, view benefit charge statements and annual tax rate information, make payments online, file appeals, provide separation information, manage powers of attorney and allow for faster and easier account updates,” the department said in a statement.
Family Owned & Operated
As of this past Monday, employers and third parties can activate their accounts, but full functionality will not be available until late September. “Please continue to file your quarterly wage reports and make payments as you currently do until the new BEACON system goes live in late September, 2020,” the department said. “The third quarter wage reports will be the first quarter that will be filed in the new BEACON system.” The department has created an employer and agent account activation hotline available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 410-767-8997.
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 3-4pm Valid for Dine-in Only!
$4 OFF STEAM BUCKETS with corn, potatoes & sausage
SNOW CRAB LEGS one pound
MIDDLENECK CLAMS
Residents, visitors can now text 911 in Worcester County By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) As of Thursday, Aug. 20, all Maryland residents can text 911. Although a few other counties had this capability earlier, this is the first time the 911 center in Worcester County can receive 911 texts. According to Billy Birch, director of emergency services for Worcester, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon can send text messages to 911. He said that AT&T, formerly Sprint, had some difficulties, but a testing session on Wednesday was successful and the capability is Billy Birch available. Birch added that there are 15 to 20 smaller carriers, such as Cricket or Straight Talk, that should also be able to send text messages. “Mostly, they piggyback off the big three carriers, from what we’re being briefed, but we don’t have any of those directly signed up because again, they’re going through the other carriers’ towers,” Birch said. He said this service was primarily introduced to assist those with a hearing or speech disability or those who are in a situation in which they cannot call 911. “It’s just an enhancement and [will] hopefully close the gap for those persons that have disabilities or situations where they can’t always call and talk,” Birch said. “This gives them another outlet to reach out for
help.” He said that once a message has been received, a 911 specialist will respond. “People need to be prepared to answer questions or follow directions,” Birch said. As of now, pictures and videos cannot be sent, but that may be a feature in the future. Birch said there are also limited translation options for some areas, but that is still a work in progress. “It may need to have some enhancements done to it . . . if we see someone is sending something to us and the 911 operator wouldn’t understand it, we would definitely seek some type of resolution to give aid to that person,” Birch said. He said it would be similar to when someone with a language barrier calls 911 and the operators get a third-party translator involved. Birch said that to make the texting capability a reality, the department has been working with phone carriers and vendors for several years. “We had all the necessary things done behind the scenes so that our system was capable of accepting these calls,” Birch said. According to emergency services, some messages to 911 may take longer to receive or may be received out of order. If a message is not received, the sender will receive a bounce back message. Messages should be short and simple, avoiding slang and abbreviations. Those in emergency situations should only text if they cannot call and should not text and drive.
S u p p o r t Yo u r L o c a l R e s t a u r a n t s !
RESTAURANTS C A R R Y O U T, D E L I V E R Y & C U R B S I D E P I C K U P M arketplace
W W W. O C E A N C I T Y T O D AY. C O M
one dozen
MUSSELS one & a half pounds
LOBSTER one pound
SNOW CRAB & SHRIMP half pound each
$4 OFF SEAFOOD FEASTS soup, corn, cole slaw & hush puppies
CAPTAIN’S SEAFOOD FEAST Whole Maine lobster, steamed shrimp, snow crab legs, clams & mussels
ULTIMATE SEAFOOD FEAST Maryland fried chicken, steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, snow crab legs, BBQ ribs
HAPPY HOUR 3-4pm
$5 Margaritas, Daiquiris & Coladas Strawberry ● Pina Colada ● Mango Peach ● Margarita
$3 Domestic Bottles & Drafts
PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE 21ST STREET • OCEAN CITY 410.289.6821 PHILLIPSSEAFOOD.COM
PAGE 16
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
ALLY LANASA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Bodyguards Against Bullying recipients and their guardians meet officers of the Ocean City Police Department on Third Street and the Boardwalk Saturday night. They were then escorted to the fishing pier at the inlet.
Bullied youth receive bodyguard service Sat. Selected participants meet community leaders, receive police escort to Boardwalk By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Several Salisburybased children and teenagers received a rare opportunity on Saturday — a day with real bodyguards. “Bodyguards Against Bullying” is an initiative that provides professional bodyguard service to youth who have been affected by serious or consistent bullying. Autumn Allen, 13, and Traymere Bishop, 11, were selected as recipients for the giveback event. Brandon Mes-
sick, 17, Jordan Carpenter, 15, Nashawn Cook, 14, Jeremiah Bishop, 10, and Jamyla Cook, 8, also attended. U.S. chairman for the organization, Bubba Almony, hosted the event in Berlin and Ocean City this weekend with fellow bodyguards Cory Portner and Michael Wright. Wright and Almony gave inspiring speeches to the youth selected to participate outside of town hall at 10 William Street at 5:30 p.m. “In order for you to elevate higher, you have to push the negativity down,” Wright said. Almony assured the youth that they are special, and they have a support system through life. “We’re here because we care about
you guys,” Almony said. “We care about our future generation.” He reminded them that they can turn any test into a testimony. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from in life. It matters what you’re made of,” Almony added, who grew up in Ocean City and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2012. Al Hondo Handy, who has been named Citizen of the Year in Ocean City, gave advice to the children and related how he has given back to the community through the town’s Parks and Recreation Department. The youth then met Berlin Mayor Gee Williams, who spoke about overcoming his fears of public speaking as a child to become a local government official. The mayor also gave them a tour of town hall and his office. “Whenever you’re in Berlin, I want you to feel like part of an extended family,” the mayor said. Next, the group of children and
their guardians headed to the Berlin Fire Company on North Main Street with a police escort, where Collins Brown, a firefighter and paramedic, informed the children about a fire truck and its functions. The group also met Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing at the fire station. Afterward, they traveled to the Ocean City Boardwalk. The group was greeted by officers of the Ocean City Police Department on Third Street and escorted to the fishing pier at the inlet to take pictures and view the sunset. On the pier, Wright reiterated his sentiments about ignoring others’ negativity and Almony offered some final words of encouragement about becoming whoever and whatever they desired. “This event served as a boost to their confidence, self-esteem and to show them there are people in their corner who truly care about their safety, wellbeing and peace of mind,” Almony wrote on Facebook after the event.
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 17
PAGE 18
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Board of Education adopts policy changes Ethics Panel established; school officials to disclose likely conflicts of interests By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Dr. Annette Wallace, the Chief Operating & Academic Officer for grades 9-12, presented the policy revisions for administrative operations to the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday. The board approved the adoption of policies under the new “Ethics” section of the Organization of the Worcester County School System. According to the first policy statement, the school system has an ethics panel of five members appointed by the chair of the board of education with the agreement of the other board members. The panel will be responsible for receiving and maintaining all forms required by the board’s ethics policies, will provide advisory opinions to people subject to those policies, and make determinations regarding allegations of ethics policy violations. The next policy titled “Disclosure of Potential Financial and Conflict of Interests Requirement for Board Members and Candidates for the Board of Education” requires all
board members and candidates to file a financial disclosure statement. The contents of the statement is to include interests in real property, corporations and partnerships and interests in business entities that do business with the school system or the board. Also to be reported are gifts, employment Dr. A. Wallace with or interests in entities that do business with the school system, any indebtedness to entities that do business with the school system or the Board of Education, employment with the school system or Board of Education, sources of earned income and any individual interests. Incumbent officials must file a financial disclosure statement for the preceding calendar year annually by April 30, while an official who is appointed to fill a vacancy in an office must file within 30 days after appointment. If an official leaves office, the individual should file a statement within 60 days after leaving the office that includes the preceding calendar year and the portion of the current year during which the individual held office. Candidates for the board should
file a financial disclosure statement each year beginning with the year in which the certificate of candidacy is filed through the year of the election. Furthermore, the statement should be filed no later than the filing of the certificate of candidacy. The policy requires candidates to file a statement in the year of the election on or before April 30 or the last day for the withdrawal of candidacy and in all other years on or before April 30. “If a candidate fails to file a statement required by this policy after written notice is provided by the Board of Election Supervisors at least 20 days before the last day for the withdrawal of candidacy, the candidate is deemed to have withdrawn the candidacy,” the policy states. Also, the Board of Elections Supervisors cannot accept any certificate of candidacy unless the statement has been filed in proper form with the board or ethics panel. The financial disclosure statements are public records and are available for examination and copying during normal business hours for reasonable fees and administrative procedures established by the Ethics Panel or the board, according to the policy. The panel will record the name and home address of any person who reviews or copies the financial disclosure statements as well as the name of the person whose statement was examined. The policy also requires the panel to retain all financial disclosure statements for four years from the date of receipt. Another policy titled “Conflicts of Interest, Lobbying, Employee Financial Disclosure Requirements” applies to members of the board of education, board candidates, school officials and
employees of the Worcester County Public Schools system. Those officials cannot participate in decision making of any matter involving a business entity in which they or their relatives have a financial interest. The policy also prohibits school officials from decision making in an entity that does business with the board of education or school system, “in which a direct financial interest is owned by another entity in which the official has a direct financial interest.” Officials must disclose the nature and circumstances of any conflicts of interests. As for financial interests, a school or board official cannot be employed or have a financial interest in an entity that is subject to the authority of the school system or board, or have any other employment relationship that would impact the impartial judgement of the official. Anyone who proposes to appear before any school official or employee to lobby must submit a registration statement with the ethics panel. Another policy prohibits board members, board candidates, school officials and employees from accepting gifts from a lobbyist or any person that is doing business or seeks to do business with the school system. The final policy under the new ethics section refers to nepotism and conflicts of interest in employing candidates for the board. Immediate family members are not supposed to be shown favoritism by any board member, nor should an employee supervise an immediate family member. During the meeting on Aug. 18, the Board of Education also approved revisions to the instruction and personnel policies of the Organization of the Worcester County School System.
CHINESE | JAPANESE | THAI 94TH ST + COASTAL HWY. BAYSIDE
410-524-3983 / 3982 WWW.BLUEFISHOCMD.COM
ORDER ONLINE OR BY PHONE
OPEN 7 DAYS 12-9 WEEKDAYS 12-10 WEEKENDS
TAKE OUT | PICK-UP AT DRIVE THOUGH ONLY ENJOY AUTHENTIC CHINESE & JAPANESE CUISINE AND SUSHI BAR
BRING IN THIS AD TO RECEIVE 10% OFF
ELIZABETH BONIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY
HIT THE MARK Families try their hand at a water gun game on the Boardwalk to win prizes.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 19
Ocean City Today
Mysterious seed packages reported in Worcester rises By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Matthew A. Travis, the Maryland state plant health director, has received seven reports from Worcester County residents indicating that they received unsolicited seed packages in the mail as of Wednesday morning. Three reports came from residents in Ocean City, two reports from residents in Berlin, one report from a resident in the Snow Hill area and another report from a resident in Newark. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service advises recipients to report and send the seed packages to their state plant regulatory official or Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service plant health director. “It is important that we collect and test as many seeds as possible to determine whether these packets present a threat to U.S. agriculture or the environment,” its website states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service states that the seeds may carry born viruses or other diseases, but at this time there is no evidence of human health risks.
“Imported vegetable or agricultural seed must meet labeling and phytosanitary requirements and be inspected by [Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service] and [U.S. Customs and Border Protection] at the port of entry,” the website adds. “Some seeds, including citrus, cotton, okra, tomato, and pepper seed, are restricted and may require an import permit, phytosanitary certificate, inspection at the [U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal] Plant Inspection Station, or testing to ensure any potential risks are mitigated.” At this time, 269 different species of seeds had been identified through samples sent to federal agencies and state departments of agriculture, including a mixture of ornamental, fruit, vegetable, herb and weed species, said K. Cecilia Sequeira, a public affairs specialist with the federal inspection agency. Recipients should not open the seed packets or plant the seeds, but if they do open the packets, then they should place the seeds and packaging with the mailing label into a bag and seal it. When mailing the package to a state agriculture official, recipients
PHOTO COURTESY USDA
There have been seven reports of residents in Worcester County receiving unsolicited seed packets as of Wednesday morning, according to Maryland State Plant Health Director Matthew A. Travis.
should include their name, address and phone number so they can be contacted with additional information. Maryland residents who receive an unsolicited package of seeds are instructed to contact Travis via email at matthew.a.travis@usda.gov or call 410-288-5540 or Kimberly Rice, acting program manager of the Plant Industries and Pest Management of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, via email at kimberly.rice@maryland.gov or call 410-841-5920. Reports can also be made to the
Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection and Weed Management program at ppwm.mda@maryland.gov. In addition, people who received a package can contact the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Customer Call Center at 1-844-820-2234 or email the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance unit at SITC.Mail@usda.gov. For more information, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/news-info/unsolicited-seeds/faq-unsolicited-seeds.
ARS YEM 0 D 5 , OVOECREAN CITY ies!
emor M g n i k Ma
68th St. Outdoor Dinosaur Course
68th St. Indoor UnderSea
136th St. Indoor Safari Course
23rd St. Outdoor Temple Of Dragons
23rd St “Temple Of Dragons”
28th St. Outdoor Renaissance 27 Hole
28th St
“Medieval Faire” OC’s Only 27 Hole Mini Golf!
136th St. Outdoor Caribbean Pirate
68th St
Dinosaurs! And Indoor UnderSea Adventure
www.oceancitytoday.com
136th St
Caribbean Pirates And Indoor Safari Village
PAGE 20
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
16TH STREET AN ND THE BOARD DW WA ALK • 410--973-7258
We Wish i h To Thank Th k Ev E er yo one for a successful first summer se eason
During these unusua al times we have enjoyed welcoming el i ever yone to experience i ou ur fr f esh, h local seafood and inventive cockttails
As the hustle and bustle off the Summer season comes to an n end, Now is the time for Locals to join us for a unique and relaxing dining d experience overlooking l k the h ocean. o
REAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER AT AT 8 AM OPEN FOR BR AY Y – FRIDA AY Y 2PM-5PM M HAPPY HOUR MONDA CoastlSaltOC.com • Facebook.com/CoastalSaltOC • Instagram: CoastalSaltOC Another
Managed Property
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 21
Ocean City Today
Soups
Sttarters Lemon nade d Scallops S ll Pan seared scalllops, baby arugula, pick k-led red onionss, lemonade glaze 15
P
Coas stal Salt Roll Te T empura fried shrimp & avocado roll, spicy crab sa alad, unagi glaze 12
Salads
Fried Deviled Eggs Flash fried, ba acon, lump crab meat, roasted tomato aioli 10 Wings Choice Ch i of: f Bourbon B b BBQ Glaze, Gl Buffalo, Coastal Crack, Unagi Glaze. served with celery & carrots 10
S
Baja Shrimp Pan seared, smoked chili agave glaze, pico de gallo, avacado, jicama slaw 13
B
S l d
Salad Topppers
Clams Micheladas Ground chorizo, madelo broth, corn & black bean salsa, cilantro, garlic toast 16
E t Entrees
Beer & Onion Shrimp 1/2 pound of Gulf Coast Shrimp, Old Bayy,, beer broth, vidalia onions, garlic toast 15 Lobster Mac & Cheese Lobsterr,, shells, smoked gouda, garlic herb crust 17
black garlic ricotta 36
Crab Dip Hoiuse-made celery & carrots, rustic grain loaf 16 Sea Seafood Nachos os Corn tortillas, shrimp, crab meat, cheddar cheese sauce, guacamole, cilantro, pico de gallo, sliced jalepenos 16 Mussels Pad Thai PEI mussels, coconut lime broth, udan noodles, red curry glaze, cilantro 15 Shrimp Cocktail Jumbo shrimp, house-made cocktail 10
onion relish, sesame seeds 28 Ve egetarian option 21
chutney,, jicama slaw, rice & beans 26
Goat Cheese & Chive mashed potatoes, maple bacon brussel sprouts, candied pecans 35
Peach e honey glazed, oven roasted fingerling potatoes & smoked pork belly kale greens 24
Grilled SwordďŹ sh S Smoked pork belly and pineapple fried rice, broccoli slaw,
Farmers Basket Seasonal produce featuring
Oy ysters 1/2 or full dozen local oysters 12/22
L t Fare Lite F re
Mexican Cartel Cocktail Shrimp, crab meat, avacado, cucumberr,, clamato gozpacho, Old Bayy,, micro cilanto 16
Served with your choice of chips or pasta salad, s boardwalk fries 2.50 Abbey’s Angu us C Custom beef blend, smoked cheddar cheese, red onion marmalade, brie butter, lettuce & tomato, served on a classic bun 15
Octo Ceviche Peruvian verde, picante peanuts, jicama slaw 13
Blackened Fish Tacos a Daily catch, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, chipo otle aioli, queso fresco, corn tortillas with a side of corn & black bean salsa 15
Ceviche Trio Shrimp, octapus, spicy crab salad, tossed i a cilantro in il lime li vinaigrette i i with i h pickled i kl d red onions 20
Coastal Crab Ca ake Fresh local crab meat, lettuce, tomato, roasted toma ato aioli, served on a classic bun 18 Smoked Jamaiccan Jerk seasoned chicken breast, smoked cheddar cheese, roasted pineapple, bacon, chipotle aioli, lettuce & tomato, served on a classic bun 13
Shareable Sides Basket Of Boardwalk Fries
8
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
6
Grilled Asparagus
6
Fried Plantains
7
Bourbon BBQ Pork Slow roasted pulled pork, served on a classsic bun, creamy coleslaw 12 Bacon Lobster Grilled d Cheese Te exas toast, bacon, brie cheese, lobsster, baby arugula 19
PAGE 22
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WORCESTER COUNTY JULY 1 TO AUG. 27 TIMELINE:
**POSITIVITY RATE:
July 1 - Three more cases for 289; three more released for 231. July 2 – One more is released from recovery for a total of 232. July 3 - Two more cases are confirmed; two more are released from public monitoring. July 4 - One more case is confirmed; one is released from public monitoring. July 5 - Four more cases are confirmed; two more are released from public monitoring. July 6 - One more case is confirmed; three more are released from public monitoring. July 7 - Four more cases are confirmed; five are released from public monitoring. July 9 – Ten more cases are confirmed for a total of 311; four are released from public monitoring for 248. July 10 – Two people are released from public monitoring. July 11 – Three more cases are confirmed. July 13 – Eight cases are confirmed; 10 are released from public monitoring; one person dies for a total of 18. July 14 – 10 cases are confirmed; four are released from public moni-
According to the Maryland Department of Health, the positivity rate is a seven-day rolling average of positive results from all tests.
toring. July 15 – Seven cases are confirmed for a total of 339; two are released from public monitoring for a total of 266. July 16 – 16 cases are confirmed for a total of 355; three are released from public monitoring for a total of 269. July 17 – 11 more cases are confirmed; four are released from public monitoring. July 20 – 52 more cases are confirmed; seven are released from public monitoring. July 21 – 11 more cases are confirmed; nine are released from public monitoring for a total of 289. July 22 – Seven more cases are confirmed for 435. July 23 – Five more cases are confirmed. July 24 – Twenty-eight cases are confirmed; 31 are released from public monitoring. July 27 – Thirty-eight cases are confirmed; 12 are released from public monitoring. July 28 – Thirty-five cases are released from public monitoring. July 29 – Two more cases are diagnosed. July 30 – Ten more cases are con-
firmed for a total of 518; ten more cases are released from public monitoring for a total of 377. July 31 – 32 cases are confirmed; 14 cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 3 – 61 cases are confirmed; 47 cases are released from public monitoring; one person dies for a total of 19 deaths. Aug. 4 – 28 cases are confirmed for 639; 10 cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 5 – 17 cases are confirmed; 64 cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 6 – Eight cases are confirmed for 664 total; eight cases are released from public monitoring for 506 total. Aug. 7 – 11 cases are confirmed; five cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 11 – 22 cases are confirmed; 35 cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 12 – Seven cases are confirmed for a total of 704; 15 cases are released from public monitoring for a total of 561. Aug. 17 – 27 cases are confirmed; 12 are released from public monitoring.
Aug. 18 – Five cases are confirmed; 23 are released from public monitoring; one person dies for a total of 20. Aug. 19 – One case is confirmed; five are released from public monitoring. Aug. 20 – Six cases are confirmed for a total of 743; one is released from public monitoring for a total of 602; two people die for a total of 22. Aug. 24 – 19 more cases are confirmed; 19 cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 25 – Four more cases are confirmed; 12 cases are released from public monitoring. Aug. 26 – 19 more cases are confirmed; four cases are released from public monitoring; one person dies for a total of 23. Aug. 27 – Nine more cases are confirmed for a total of 794; seven cases are released from public monitoring for a total of 643. *Worcester’s first case was confirmed on March 19
Worcester counts 51 new coronavirus cases By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Worcester County saw a slight uptick in coronavirus cases this week, with 51 new cases confirmed, according to the Worcester County Health Department. Last week, 39 new cases were confirmed. This brings the county’s total cases since March to 794. According to Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland has reached a seven-day positivity rate of 3.35 percent and a daily positivity rate of 3.21 percent. As of Wednesday, Worcester had the third-highest positivity rate in Maryland at 4.51 percent. Meanwhile, Johns Hopkins University has reported a positivity rate
of around four percent. Its Covid-19 Testing Insights Initiative relies on data from the Covid Tracking Project, a volunteer tracking organization from The Atlantic. There have been 23 coronavirus-related deaths in Worcester, with at least 18 of them at the Berlin Nursing Home. Attempts to reach Toni Keiser the nursing home for comment since March have not been successful. According to Hogan, nearly 40 Maryland-based life science companies are working on vaccines, therapies, testing and research, including
SALES • RENT TALS • S SALES • RENT TALS • SALES
KA AY YA Y AK • CANO OE • SUP MOTOR BOA AT TS
2 River Ri S Street Snow Hill, MD 410-632-3971 Open 7 Daays www.pocomokeriveerpaddle.com
SALES • RENT TALS A • SALES • RENT TA ALS • SALES
RENT TALS A •SALES • RENT TA ALS • SALES • RENT TA ALS • SALES S • RENT TALS
RENT TA ALS •SALES • RENT TA ALS • SALES • RENT TA ALS • S SALES • RENT TA ALS
Novavax, Emergent BioSolutions, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, which recently began phase three for a covid-19 vaccine. As of Thursday, the state had 106,063 cases. In this area, 299 cases have now been reported in the Berlin and Ocean Pines 21811 zip code area, 277 cases were listed for the Ocean City 21842 zip code, 63 in the Snow Hill 21863 zip code and 103 in the Pocomoke City 21851 zip code. A zip code must have at least eight cases to be listed. A total of 643 people have been released from public monitoring. Worcester has conducted 15,382 coronavirus tests.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were five patients at Atlantic General Hospital with coronavirus, four in the med/surg unit and one in the intensive care unit, according to Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations. There is also one patient suspected of having coronavirus. “So far, our caregivers have cared for six patients who came off a ventilator and are breathing on their own and we have discharged 48 patients with covid-19 who are on their way to recovery,” Keiser said. As of Thursday, next door Wicomico had 1,506 cases and Sussex County has 6,225 cases as of Wednesday. See OCEAN CITY Page 23
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 23
Ocean City Today
Ocean City area counts 277 total coronavirus cases Continued from Page 22 The health department has three free testing sites: Pocomoke City on Walnut Street, at the West Ocean City Park N’ Ride and at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The testing is for adults at least 18 years old. Those who want to get tested should bring ID. Testing is available for Worcester County residents only at the Pocomoke location on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The West Ocean City testing site is open Monday and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Testing at the convention center will be on Sept. 4, 5, 11 and 12, all from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. To schedule an appointment in Pocomoke or West Ocean City, call 410-632-1100, ext. 1119. To schedule an appointment at the Ocean City convention center, call 410-632-1100 and choose option eight. 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
ALLY LANASA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
HOOKED Anglers cast their rods off the pier on Atlantic Avenue in Ocean City last Saturday during sunset.
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 pri-
mary care provider or the health department. Do not show up unannounced to a medical facility. The Worcester County Health Department has a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410632-1100 and select option eight. For general information on the coronavirus call the health department 24/7 at 410-632-4321 or visit worcesterhealth.org. View updates
from Atlantic General at atlanticgeneral.org/patients-visitors/covid-19updates/. To track Maryland cases, visit coronavirus.maryland.gov/. To report a restaurant or bar for not following safety guidelines, call environmental health at 410-3523234. To donate plasma, go to delmarvablood.org/cpdonor or call 1-888825-6638.
4 UNITS
SOLD
1200 S T. L OUIS A VENUE E • OCEAN CITY Y 3 Bed d, 3.5 Bath Luxu ry Townhomes 2 Ca r Garages • Co mmunity P ool
$399,900 OPEN 7 DAYS Y MON-FRI: MO N 11-3 • SAT & SUN: N 10-4 Saless & Marketing by Dan n Clayland/Associate Broker
410-7 726-5108
64 405 Coastal Hwy City M 21842 • 410-524-611 MD 11
PAGE 24
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Charles wins two awards, thanks fans for voting By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 28, 2020) Jimmy Charles, national recording artist and Ocean City native, was named Nashville Industry Music Awards Male Country Artist of the Year, and he also won Song of the Year with “Never Had a Bad Day.” “Winning an award like this in such a highly competitive business is a huge honor,” Charles said. “Nashville alone is full of so much talent and hard working artists that I am truly humbled by the nomination and award(s).” Charles was nominated by the Nashville Industry Music Awards board. The fans then voted for their favorites. “My fans showed up and more. They voted, shared, emailed, told their friends and we came away with not one but two wins,” he said. “I am so proud of them. They are doers and not just watchers. That’s the team I need behind me to be successful and win like we did the NIMA. “The fans’ participation is the thing I am most proud of and the top treasure I will take away from this victory,” he continued. “Excited for all to come. Onward and upward.” The organization announced the winners on Monday and Charles shared the good news with his fans while vacationing in Ocean City with his family. “Putting aside for a moment that both awards were brought home from the fans, I feel that the artist award was more of a longtime grind victory to get me to a level to get that nomination,” he said. “The NIMA board recognizing that work ethic was certainly a big part of the nomination.” Charles released “Never Had a Bad Day” on Feb. 14. It represents positivity, inspiration and people just having a good time, he said earlier this year. It’s a song about changing your way of thinking, being positive and ultimately changing your life for the better. The Song of the Year award was more of a team effort, Charles said, “for one particular song that started with a man’s amazing story of changing his whole life through positive thinking.” “Never Had a Bad Day” came to life after Charles had a conversation with friend, Erik Baylis, founder of Never Had a Bad Day in My Life, a 501c-3 nonprofit focused on assisting families struggling to pay medical bills for their children’s cancer treatments. “From there, Co-Writer Cale Hoelzeman helped pen the song and bring to light a new sound unlike any of my other work,” he said. “From there, Producer Paul David put together an A-list team of musicians
PHOTO COURTESY JIMMY CHARLES
Jimmy Charles, national recording artist and Ocean City native, right, was named Nashville Industry Music Awards Male Country Artist of the Year, and he also won Song of the Year with “Never Had a Bad Day.” He is pictured with the song’s Co-Writer, Cale Hoelzeman.
and worked very hard to bring the song to life.” Charles said the group knew it had something special from the start and it continues to inspire. “I also have worked very hard over the years working on my writing skills and my studio performance,” he said. “It feels amazing to know that hard work has paid off. I’m excited for even more amazing things to come from this song.” Charles was scheduled to perform at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville, Delaware, yesterday. He will also play at Castaways RV Resort in Berlin, tonight, Friday, from 6-10 p.m. On Sept. 25, he will launch the music video for his song, “Hard Way To Go.” “I’m so excited for all the people this powerful video will touch and heal,” he said. It is co-written by Kris Bergsnes and Melissa Peirce, and produced by Paul David. It will be available via all major digital retail and streaming outlets. Pre-sale and pre-save event begins Friday, Sept. 15. According to a press release, the song is written from the perspective of a person struggling with alcohol addiction, “the emotionally reflective and revealing ballad spotlights the ongoing internal battle between the
bible and the devil, paying the price of family sacrifice and the journey down the winding road to recovery. With simplistic lyrics livened by Charles’ passionate and gritty vocals, softened by solemn acoustic guitar and eloquent cello, the redemptive tune is seemingly true-to-life.” Charles thinks the song is “as down-to-earth and as honest as it gets.” Charles, a Stephen Decatur High School graduate, received “Outstanding Young Tennessean” Award in 2017, and was a 2019 TOYA (Ten Outstanding Young Americans) Award winner, presented by the Jaycees International USA for using his music to positively impact the world. His song and video, “Superman,” trended No. 1 with CMT and the song about the journey of a cancer survivor has helped him save lives across the nation traveling from coast to coast as Zero The End of Prostate Cancer’s national ambassador. He founded I Am Not Alone 501c3 nonprofit organization two years ago to spread hope, strength and unity to survivors. For more information about Charles, visit his official website at www.jimmycharlesmusic.com or check out his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
Donor to match contributions (Aug. 28, 2020) In support of the Worcester County GOLD, Inc. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) Annual Appeal Fundraiser, an anonymous donor has pledged to match contributions up to $10,000. “I just about fell out of my chair when I got the call,” said Nicholas Cranford, executive director of Worcester GOLD. “I know people are suffering right now. We’re seeing an increase in requests, particularly for rent and utility assistance. Our goal with this fundraiser is to prevent tragic outcomes for the most vulnerable among us. The impact of a dona-
tion like this is difficult to put into words.” GOLD, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides financial aid and items to meet basic needs for residents living in poverty such as, families in crisis, those who are homeless, and vulnerable adults. Ninety-two percent of all donations received go directly to Worcester County residents in need. To participate, mail a check to 299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, or visit GOLD’s website (WorcesterGOLD.org) or Facebook page to make an online donation.
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 25
PAGE 26
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Boggs honored as Worcester Co. 2020 Woman of the Year
GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Judy Boggs beams while displaying her recently bestowed Worcester County Woman of the Year proclamation, which is the latest addition to an extensive scrap book of honors earned over many decades of dedicated public service.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) After a lifetime immersed in community activities, culminating with two terms on the Ocean Pines Board followed by three terms as Worcester County Commissioner, Judy Boggs, 80, was named Woman of the Year last week by her former elected body. Boggs said she invested years in improving quality of life issues in Ocean Pines and Worcester County after retiring to the Eastern Shore in 1992. Prior to that she blazed a trail in a number of traditionally maledominated venues starting in the Baltimore-suburb of Dundalk. Despite having an idyllic family life with husband Bob Boggs and three
children in the mid-1960s, she pursued a journalism career after earning a position with area newspaper the Dundalk Eagle. Never shy to ask for what she wanted, Boggs simply showed up and informed the publisher she wanted to be a reporter. “He asked me to complete some transcription tests and wanted to know if I could type,” she said. “I told him I wasn’t applying to be a secretary.” Boggs turned to exit before the publisher asked her to wait. “He told me I could cover the Fourth of July parade in Dundalk as a test run,” she said. Seizing the opportunity, Boggs returned with solid coverage of the annual Dundalk Heritage Fair and launched a five-year run at the publication. Unlike typical rookie reporters, Boggs balked at tradition and demanded to cover a beat she selected, while also insisting on developing offbeat coverage. “I did a series on the history of local churches,” she said. “After the first piece, they were all calling asking to be the next church covered.” In short order, Boggs became a popular reporter because of her nontraditional topics, and in time became a long running columnist. She ended her tenure in the news field after opting to engage in local political campaigns. “I asked for time off,” she said. Boggs said when her editor learned of her intentions, a return was deemed infeasible. Dismayed but not dissuaded, Boggs continued to open doors largely closed to women. After leading a community focus group concerning the construction of a hospital in Dundalk, Boggs earned sufficient respect among her peers to land a job as an administrator for Church Home and Hospital Health Centers in Baltimore. Before retiring from the health care industry in 1992, Boggs was named Baltimore County Woman of the Year in 1987. “My husband and I retired early and moved to Ocean Pines,” she said. Although stepping away from paid work, Boggs filled her time volunteering and was eventually elected to serve two terms on the OPA Board. After serving as OPA president in 2001, her last year on the board, Boggs ran a successful campaign to become the first Worcester County Commissioner to represent the newly created District 5 in Ocean Pines. Because of the population boom in the northern county, what had been a five-member board of commissioners was expanded to seven seats Before her election as county commissioner, See LIFETIME Page 27
AUGUST 28, 2020
Lifetime spent immersed in community solicits respect Continued from Page 26 a position she held until 2014, Boggs encountered a less-than-ideal interaction with that body when she presented a proposal to establish the Worcester County Commission for Women in 1998. “I got in front of the commissioners and the jokes started flying,” she said. “Hey, what about a men’s commission?” Boggs ignored the commentary, pushed the proposal and led the campaign to establish the women’s commission. She served as the groups’ first president. Earlier this year, the Worcester County Commission for Women selected Boggs to receive Woman of the Year honors, with the group’s 25th annual luncheon scheduled on March 25 postponed after the covid-19 outbreak. The award came just after Boggs
lost her husband, Bob, who died on Feb. 20 at 86 years of age. Boggs noted the void left after her mate of 60 years departed. “He was a wonderful and supportive man,” she said. Boggs said the recent accolade from the county commissioners was especially poignant in light of the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement on Aug. 26, which first opened the curtains at polling booths and later seats of power for females across the nation. Boggs, who was born in Baltimore in 1940, is relieved to have witnessed the dawn of a new era for women during her lifetime. Regardless of societal advances, Boggs said her philosophy remains unchanged. “People respect the qualities of honesty, trustworthiness, morality and integrity,” she said.
Kiwanis lottery tickets on sale By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s latest fundraising effort, a 2021 pick-three lottery campaign, is off to a brisk start with roughly 20 percent of tickets gone in under a month. Public Relations/Press Chairman Dave Landis, who was instrumental in launching the new endeavor, said the club’s “Lottery Raffle” tickets are tied to Maryland’s daily evening straight pick-3, with 1,000 tickets numbered from 000-999 available for $20 each. “There’s none of that special stuff like you can do if you buy the ticket for box,” he said. “All the drawings will be in 2021 but all the sales have to be done before the end of the year.” Tickets are being sold by individual club members and will also be available at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market beginning this week. “We’re at the farmers market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” he said. “I got the tickets out to the members at the beginning of August.” In that span, membership has already sold off roughly 200 of the 1,000 numbered tickets. “We have a reasonable pace,” he said. “I just hope we can sell 800 or 900 tickets and it would be great if we could sell out.” Noting the odds of winning are significantly higher than typical drawings, Landis said the goal is raising $10,000 to fund Kiwanis campaigns. In addition to starting the Stephen Decatur High School Key Club, followed by the K-Kids Clubs in Showell Elementary and Buckingham Ele-
PAGE 27
Ocean City Today
mentary, Kiwanis members also formed the Builders Clubs in Berlin Intermediate School and Stephen Decatur Middle School, as well as an AKTION Club for adults with disabilities at Worcester County Developmental Center in Newark. While winning numbers pay a $20 minimum, there are also 17 holiday prize pots that cash out for higher amounts, with the first on New Year’s Day. “If you hit that special day, you get even more money,” Landis said. “The biggest prize would be on Christmas of $250.” Landis said a number of people have already picked up Lottery Raffle tickets to give to family or friends during the holiday season. “People have been selling them and it’s going to be a lot of work,” he said. “I know toward the end of the year I’m going to have my hands full when I’m trying to enter everything into the spreadsheet.” Further information is available at kiwanisofopoc.org or by visiting the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City Facebook page. In addition to the other options, lottery tickets can also be purchased by calling Landis at 410-641-7330. Slots are still available for the Kiwanis open-air haircut fundraiser on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 98 Ocean Parkway. Charity Dudley of Mobile Hair Services will provide trim ups on a covered porch at the private residence. Cost is $15 for adults and $7.50 for ages 12 and younger, payable by check to the Kiwanis Club. Cash payments will not be accepted. Call 410533-3788 to schedule an appointment.
OPEN 7 DAYS 12-8PM Celebrating Over 50 Years!
kes a C b a r C t s Be in Town!!!
Take Out
CRABS TO GO BY THE
BUSHEL & DOZEN Call Ahead 410-289-8380
STEAMED
or
LIVE
Call For Daily
Specials EVERYDAY EVERYDAY 29TH Street & Coastal Hwy (Ocean Side)
410-289-8380 • 410-289-4083
PAGE 28
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
Jeep owners back in Ocean City this week for activities By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Resort residents and visitors may have heard the familiar roar of Jeep engines this week, as the 11th annual Ocean City Jeep Week kicked off on Thursday and will continue through Sunday. “We take the current climate into account with every decision we make this year,” Live Wire Media and event director Brad Hoffman said in a statement. “We are excited to move forward while being safe, prudent and professional to make the best event happen for the ‘Jeeple People’ in 2020.” Online registration for the event closed on Sunday, but Jeep owners may register on site at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration for Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s beach crawl is closed, however, spots remain for the sand crawl event. Cost ranges from $75 to $150. Hoffman said he was happy to see the event on schedule in light of obstacles created by the covid-19 pandemic. “I’m excited that in today’s turbulent world that we were able to make a great event happen still,” Hoffman said. Created over a decade ago by Will Lynch and Chris Cropper, Jeep Week was designed to promote local businesses and serve as a communal space for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. Since then, the event draws hundreds of participants who rev up their engines all week long for a variety of activities. Additionally, the event features vendors who set up shop at the convention center. This year’s vendors include industry big names, such as KICKER, i.g. Burton, Trick Trucks, Audio Works, Falken, Quake LED and General Tire. The vendor space will be exclusively outdoors in the convention center parking lot, Hoffman said, and will be open through Saturday. As with all events this year, some activities have been altered and or eliminated because of covid-19. Spectators will not be allowed at the Pittsville Jeep Jam or the Kicker Sand Course events, and all afterhours events have been canceled, except for Thursday’s welcome kickoff event at Alley Oops on 55th Street.
“Now is not the time for those special features,” Hoffman said in a statement. “Please go out and dine and patronize the Ocean City establishments of your choosing.” Nevertheless, despite challenges presented by the virus Hoffman remained enthusiastic for this year’s Jeep Week, which he called the perfect socially distanced event. “They’ve [participants] been looking forward to this as much, or more, as I have,” Hoffman said. “This is their annual vacation. I’m looking forward to a great group of people coming to town.” From 6:45-8 a.m. each day, staging for the beach crawl begins and participants are expected to meet at the back parking lot of Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 29th Street. The beach crawl will then kick off at 8:05 a.m. Jeeps owners will drive to the 29th Street beach all the way to the inlet parking lot. The Jeep Jam events are broken into morning and afternoon shifts, the former from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the latter from 1:30-5 p.m. The location for the Jeep Jam event is MAYS Complex, 6605 Morris Road, in Pittsville. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the KICKER Sand Course will kickoff, and will run through three shifts until 5:30 p.m., at the beach adjacent to the Ocean City Pier in front of Somerset Street in the downtown area. Again, these two events are not open to spectators. The Show & Shine event, hosted by KICKER and i.g. Burton Berlin Jeep, will be held at the convention center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The schedule remains the same for Friday and Saturday, but Sunday’s lineup deviates with one Jeep Jam event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and one KICKER Sand Course shift from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jeep Week ends with a tailgate send-off party hosted by i.g. Burton Berlin Jeep located on 10420 Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. Hoffman said he expects around 1,000 people to participate in this year’s event. “That’s what I’m most excited about — we’ve gotten [to this point], the sun will shine, the Jeeps will go down the sand and people will smile,” he said. For the full Jeep Week itinerary, visit www.oceancityjeepweek.com.
Jeeps are on display at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during last year’s OC Jeep Week. The 2020 event kicked off Thursday and continues until Sunday.
Nomination deadline this Fri. for CFES service awards (Aug. 28, 2020) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards. Announced each November, these awards are considered among the most prestigious philanthropic service honors in the Lower Shore region. Recipients must first be nominated for an award and then selected by a committee of community volunteers. Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is now accepting nominations until Aug. 28, for the Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence, the Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award, and the Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. To nominate an individual or organization for one of the awards, visit CFES.org/awards and complete the application. The award recipients will be announced in early November by the Community Foundation. Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award: Recognizes an individual who has made outstanding, sustained and unselfish contributions to community service. The foundation will grant $1,000 to the Volunteer of the Year Award winner’s charity of choice. Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence: Presented annually to a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester counties, which has implemented a program or project that has made an outstanding
contribution to the well-being of residents of the Lower Eastern Shore. The foundation will grant $5,000 donation to the recipient. Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award: Recognizes an individual who has made outstanding, sustained, and unselfish contributions to community enrichment and whose vital ideas and personal sacrifices exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our community. The foundation grants $1,500 to the Morris Award winner’s charity of choice. As leaders, grant makers and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. It is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided more than $89 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984. It collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofits through grants and resources. The foundation is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy. For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer, at 410-7429911 or vkent@CFES.org.
S U P P O R T YO U R LO C A L R E S TA U R A N T S ! RESTAURANTS C A R R Y O U T, D E L I V E R Y & C U R B S I D E P I C K U P W W W. O C E A N C I T Y T O D AY. C O M
M arketplace
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 29
OC JEEP WEEK 2020 OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE Friday, August 28 th
10 am - 5 pm PACKET PICKUP Ocean City Convention Center (40th Street) Meet outside on southwest end of facility at the overhead door
10 am - 5 pm VENDORS AND MAIN HUB OF OCJW Open at Convention Center Respect social distancing
6:45 am - 8:00 am STAGING BEGINS FOR BEACH CRAWL Meet at back parking lot at Jolly Roger (29th Street) Stay in your vehicle unless airing down, respect social distancing NOTE: For Beach Crawl, if you don't have your own compressor, participants must remain in vehicle when airing-up at official OCJW air station. If you have your own compressor, please air-up away from the official OCJW air station
8:05 - 9:30 am BEACH CRAWL Runs from 29th Street beach to Inlet Parking Lot
9:30 am - 12:30 pm JEEP JAM Morning shift 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm JEEP JAM Afternoon shift MAYS Complex 6605 Morris Road, Pittsville Md. Obstacle Course, Trail Ride. NO SPECTATORS.
11 am - 2 pm SHOW & SHINE Convention Center presented by KICKER and i.g. Burton Berlin Jeep
10am – 12 pm KICKER Sand Course, Shift #1 North Pier In front of Somerset Street Downtown Ocean City
1 pm-3 pm KICKER Sand Course, Shift #2 North Pier In front of Somerset Street Downtown Ocean City
3:30 pm-5:30 pm KICKER Sand Course, Shift #3 North Pier In front of Somerset Street, Downtown Ocean City
NOTE: For KICKER Sand Course, all vehicles must enter free vehicle parking code when entering by Inlet Lot. If using OCJW air-up, stay in vehicle at all times. If using own air compressor, please do so far away from OCJW air station. Respect social distancing and please wear face coverings.
OC JEEP WEEK 2020 OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, August 29 th
10 am - 5 pm VENDORS AND MAIN HUB OF OCJW Open at Convention Center Respect social distancing
6:45 am - 8:00 am STAGING BEGINS FOR BEACH CRAWL Meet at back parking lot at Jolly Roger (29th Street) Stay in your vehicle unless airing down, respect social distancing NOTE: For Beach Crawl, if you don't have your own compressor, participants must remain in vehicle when airing-up at official OCJW air station. If you have your own compressor, please air-up away from the official OCJW air station
Runs from 29th Street beach to Inlet Parking Lot
9:30 am - 12:30 pm JEEP JAM Morning shift 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm JEEP JAM Afternoon shift MAYS Complex 6605 Morris Road, Pittsville Md. Obstacle Course, Trail ride. NO SPECTATORS.
10am - 12 pm KICKER Sand Course, Shift #1 North Pier In front of Somerset Street Downtown Ocean City
1 pm-3 pm KICKER Sand Course, Shift #2 North Pier In front of Somerset Street Downtown Ocean City
3:30 pm-5:30 pm KICKER Sand Course, Shift #3
NOTE: For KICKER Sand Course, all vehicles must enter free vehicle parking code when entering by Inlet Lot. If using OCJW air-up, stay in vehicle at all times. If using own air compressor, please do so far away from OCJW air station. Respect social distancing and please wear face coverings.
North Pier In front of Somerset Street, Downtown Ocean City
FREE
WELCOME JEEP WEEK
Shrimp Sample
Celebrating 32 Years, From
HAPPY HOUR
ALL YOU CAN EAT
CRABS
Each
DINE-IN
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
Our Boats To Your Table!
$ $
5 Frozen Drinks & Cocktails 2 Natural Lights
CARRY-OUT SPECIAL 1 Dozen Steamed Crabs $ Monday-Friday 11am to 3pm while supplies last
Route 611 – On The Road To Assateague • 1/2 Mile South of Rt. 50 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy • Ocean City, MD 21842 FULL MENU AVAILABLE See it on Facebook
For Delivery, Please Call 410-213-CRAB (2722) For Carry-Out 410-213-0448 or Online at shrimpboatoc.com
25 Rt. 50
# SHRIMP BOAT
Ocean City Florist
FREE DELIVERY 81
ST
ST & COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD
410-524-0400
Mention of This Ad
12909 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD
410-250-1636 www.oceancityflorist.org
OCEAN
Ocean City Convention Center (40th Street) Meet outside on southwest end of facility at the overhead door
8:05 - 9:30 am BEACH CRAWL
Rt. 611 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
10 am - 5 pm PACKET PICKUP
OC JEEP WEEK 2020 OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE Sunday, August 30 th 6:45 am - 8:00 am STAGING BEGINS FOR BEACH CRAWL
10am - 12 pm KICKER Sand Course North Pier In front of Somerset Street, Downtown Ocean City NOTE: For KICKER Sand Course, all vehicles must enter free vehicle parking code when entering by Inlet Lot. If using OCJW air-up, stay in vehicle at all times. If using own air compressor, please do so far away from OCJW air station. Respect social distancing and please wear face coverings.
Meet at back parking lot at Jolly Roger (29th Street) Stay in your vehicle unless airing down, respect social distancing NOTE: For Beach Crawl, if you don't have your own compressor, participants must remain in vehicle when airing-up at official OCJW air station. If you have your own compressor, please air-up away from the official OCJW air station
8:05 - 9:30 am BEACH CRAWL Runs from 29th Street beach to Inlet Parking Lot
11 am - 2 pm TAILGATE SEND-OFF PARTY i.g. Burton Berlin Jeep 10420 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811 Bring Your Jeep! Show & Shine, awards, free food served, dealer sales and special offers
9:30 am - 12:30 pm JEEP JAM MAYS Complex 6605 Morris Road, Pittsville Md. Obstacle Course, Trail Ride. NO SPECTATORS.
On Site Installations Show Specials Including Wheel & Tire Packages Lighting Packages - Jeep Accessories
3 Days Only!
Show Specials will only be available on site at OCJW2020 Thursday, Friday & Saturday
WELCOME JEEP WEEK!
Just a Short Ride over the Bridge toward Assateague
BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN! SERVED ALL DAY! Come In For Our Famous Pipeline & Locally Famous Scrapple Gravy!
B U R G E R S Classic Cheeseburger • Mushroom & Swiss Burger Bacon Cheddar Burger Gyro Burger • One-Eyed Burger Chesapeake Burger • Patty Melt Our Famous Pipeline Burger Piled high with homefries, egg, onions, sausage, melted American cheese and choice of brown or peppered gravy on an English muffin
ICED COFFEE & MILKSHAKES Check‐in with us on Instagram using #getpipelined
Find Us on Facebook
SOUPS SALADS SANDWICHES COMFORT FOODS MUCH MORE
B R E A K F A S T Sausage Gravy or Creamed Chipped Beef Scrapple Gravy Breakfast Tacos Fried Chicken & Waffle Homemade Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
HOME STYLE PLATTERS include
Served with home fries or grits
Eggs Benedict•Crab Meat Benedict•Lobster Benedict Buttermilk Pancakes Specialty Pancakes: Peanut Butter, Blueberry, M&M, Banana or Chocolate Chip
Belgian Waffles Add Strawberry or Blueberry Fruit Topping
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK LIVER & ONIONS HOMEMADE MEATLOAF SALISBURY STEAK
Rt 611 Stephen Decatur Hwy. • West Ocean City • 443-664-6779
OC JEEP WEEK 2020 BAHAMAS Crabshack CARRY-OUT & SEAFOOD OUTLET
1 RATED BEST CRABS #
$
2900 per doz.
Oceanside Md./Del Line, Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, DE
302-537-5882
BahamasCrabShack.com
OC POKE
TERIYAKI / RAMEN / POKE BOWL & SUSHI
FREE SMALL BUBBLE TEA W/ ORDER OVER
4000
$
Celebrating 32 Years, From
DAIRY QUE
$1 OFF
ANY SIZE MILKSHAKE, BLIZZARD, REGULAR OR DIPPED CONE
215 S. BALTIMORE AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD
EXPIRES 9/8/20 • WEST OC LOCATION ONLY
OCPOKESUSHIANDTERIYAKIHOUSE.COM
WEST OCEAN CITY DAIRY QUEEN 12641 Ocean Gateway • RT 50
410-289-2222
Our Boats To Your Table!
Shrimp h i Sample l
10% OFF
Ocean C ity, MD 21842
806 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City, MD
WITH LANYARD At the Inlet Village
81ST ST & COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD
410-213-0448 shrimpboa h i b toc.com
410-524-0400
410-289-FROG FB Frogbarinoceancitymd
Ocean City Florist
FREE DELIVERY Mention of This Ad
15 OFF
W/ LANYARD 70 Rehoboth Avenue 1st Street Station Rehoboth, DE
302-567-5637 OC Square Shopping Center 118th Street Ocean City, MD
410-213-4656
www.cbdsupplymd.com
Boat | Auto | Motorcycle Jeep | Recreational Vehicle Personal Watercraft | Travel Medical
JEEPERS WELCOME
10% OFF
AveryHall.com
WITH LANYARD
12909 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD
%
Serving Delmarva Since 1925
85 Si n c e 19
Salisbury 410.742.5111 Easton 410.822.7300 Seaford 302.629.4514 Bridgeville 302.337.8231 Milton 302.684.3413
28th Street Plaza Ocean City, MD 410-289-3100 www.coinspuboc.com
410-250-1636
www.oceancityflorist.org Just a Short Ride over the Bridge toward Assateague
BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN! SERVED ALL DAY!
EARLY BIRD 3-4pm Valid for Dine-in Only!
$4 OFF STEAM BUCKET & SEAFOOD FEASTS
Your Next Beach Vacation..… Starts Here! OCEAN CITY • OCEAN PINES • FENWICK ISLAND • BETHANY BEACH
For excellent customer service with area expertise, always ask for Kelsey
I’m available 7 days a week and look forward to personally assisting you!
KELSEY COOPER, Rental Associate
COME IN FOR OUR FAMOUS PIPELINE & LOCALLY FAMOUS SCRAPPLE GRAVY! Rt 611 Stephen Decatur Hwy. • West Ocean City • 443-664-6779
NE E EW!
HAPPY HOUR 3-4pm
302-539-4088
Licensed in DE & MD
kelsey.cooper@cbvacations.com 1.800.442.5626, ext. 64088 35786 Atlantic Ave., Unit B • Millville, DE 19967 • Office: 302-539-4086 Operated by a subsidiary of NRT, LLC
$5 Margaritas, Daiquiris & Coladas $3 Domestic Bottles & Drafts 21ST STREET • OCEAN CITY 410.289.6821 PHILLIPSSEAFOOD.COM
OCEAN CITY D DAIRY AIRY Y QUEEN
Oreo Fudge Brownie B Bliz zzard..
TRY ON NE TOD DAY!
Welcome Jeep Week!
Drive D Driv ve Through For F : HOT TD DOGS OGS • BUR RGERS B ZZARDS AND MORE! BLIZ
$ OF $1 FF
LIZZARD ANY SIZE MILKSHAKE, BL REGULAR OR DIPPED CONE EXPIIRES 9/8/20 • WEST OC LOCATION T ONLY WEST OC DAIRY QUE EEN 12641 Ocean Gatew way RT 50, West OC
PAGE 34
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Walker recalls NYC visit for St. Pauli Girl photo shoot By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) “We are what we repeatedly do,” Aristotle famously proclaimed. So, what does one do when a loved one or dear friend of many years has passed? Reactions are a variable of different degrees and must be handled accordingly. As my beloved friend was losing her battle with cancer, storytelling became the secret ingredient that bridged the present with the unknown. A break from the harsh reality not only soothes the soul, but is a chance for much needed humor. Allow me to share one of my experiences that kept her amused and at the same time gave me the opportunity to remanence. The hands of time must unwind many decades. The location is a bustling New York City. Thousands of models pounded the streets in hopes of hitting it big. I became a part of this statistic as I boarded a Greyhound bus weekly to take my chance in the Big Apple.
Times were tough and I shared an apartment with three other models and a Playboy Bunny. I quickly learned that when I returned each week, my personal items and food magically disappeared. As a result, canned goods and rice became my daily diet. I figured this tasty menu would be safe and not appeal to the person who possessed the sticky fingers. One day my efforts paid off. I had been selected as the St. Pauli Girl and an enormous advertising campaign was in the works. A foldout picture of the St. Pauli Girl ad was going to be featured in Playboy, just like the centerfold. The only difference was I was clothed. This foldout picture was a first in the advertising industry and quite a feat. But how this picture was captured is the essence of the story. A huge replica of the St. Pauli Girl bottle was reconstructed in a warehouse. I had to climb up a tall scaffolding and literally walk out of the bottle holding the mugs of beer. As the shooting continued, it became very clear that the photographer was not happy with the picture. More specifically, the frothy foam of the “head” of the
beer was not standing out in the picture. One must remember, the photographer was a considerable distance from the reconstructed bottle of beer. At that point, the decision was made to break for lunch. Speaking of lunch, I was salivating at all the delicious salads, fresh fruits, perfectly cooked vegetables, poached salmon, sautéed beef and gorgeous desserts. My budget never allowed for such a luxurious lunch. But all good things must come to an end, it was time to get back to work. The food stylist job is to make the beer look as appealing as possible, after all it is the star of the picture. He tried mixing the foam of the beer with whipped cream. He even tried a
combination of yogurt, but to no avail. The food stylist was not one to give up and had an idea. He hopped into a cab and returned shortly. Can you guess what ingredient gave the illusion of the luscious foam running down the chilled mugs of beer? If you answered shaving cream, you are correct. Finally, the photographer was happy and the shooting came to an end. As I was leaving, the make-up artist was getting ready to throw away all of the leftovers. Visions of canned goods and rice instantly flashed before me. There was no way this mouthwatering buffet was going to end up in the trash. The make-up artist never revealed my See RAMEN Page 35
NOW PLAYING
STEPHEN ANTHONY Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grille: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 28-29, noon to 4 p.m.
ON THE EDGE Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grille: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30, 5-10 p.m.
Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 1: Cotton Wanderings, noon to 3 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 2: Keri Anthony noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Brunn Duo, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 3: Cool Change, noon to 3 p.m.; Full Circle, 4-8 p.m.
OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB
COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL
LENNY’S BEACH BAR AND GRILLE
In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com Aug. 28: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29: Top Shelf Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Top Dead Center, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 30: Copper Sky, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 31: Josh Pryor, noon to 3 p.m.;
101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Aug. 28-29: Stephen Anthony, noon to 4 p.m.; On the Edge, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 30: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 3: DJ Dusty, 4-10 p.m.
49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Aug. 28: Benderz Duo, 4-8 p.m.; Shake Shake Shake Duo, 8-11:30 p.m. Aug. 29: Cherry Crush Duo 4-8 p.m.; Kono Nation Duo, 8-11:30 p.m. Aug. 30: Nowhere Slow Duo, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 31: Full Circle, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 1: Opposite Directions, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 2: Full Circle Duo, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 3: John McNutt Duo, 4-8 p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue on piano, 5-9 p.m.
LIME GREEN BAND Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 4-8 p.m.
1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org Aug. 28: Full Circle, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 29: Mike Hines and The Look, 6-10 p.m. SEACRETS
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 35
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Ramen noodles offer cheap, creative dishes Continued from Page 34 secret, as he helped me pack up the goodies. I had no shame for I was raised that wasting food is a sin. I could not wait to share this feast with my roommates. As the clock of time is fast forwarded, Ramen noodles crosses my mind. They have become a staple for those who are on a budget. Ramen noodles are not only cheap, but they are easy to make, and taste great. But if one looks beyond the dish itself, there is so much you can do with these humble noodles. For example, fry the noodles until they are crisp. Using a stainless-steel cutter, cut out a shape that is similar to a slider. Crispy Ramen noodle buns are a creative way to give your guests options. Ramen noodles are great for stir fry’s and the combinations are endless. How about putting an Asian spin meatballs and spaghetti? And Ramen noodles are a perfect foundation for a cold pasta salad. As a traditionalist, my favorite way to eat Ramen noodles is in a chicken broth that is packed with all kinds of goodness. Snow peas, mushrooms, Napa cabbage, sprouts, bok choy, spinach, carrots, jalapenos, scallions, tofu, eggs, chicken, roasted pork and beef are just a few suggestions.
Fresh herbs and sesame seeds are not only garnishes but add to the overall essence of flavor. September is around the corner and the weather will be starting to get cooler. Hot Ramen noodle soup embellished with roasted pork, shrimp and vegetables is a delicious addition to one’s fall menu. The following recipe is meant to be a guide, feel free to improvise according to your personal preference.
Ramen Noodle Soup with Roasted Pork, Shrimp and Vegetables Ingredients 2 (3 oz.) packs dried chicken Ramen noodles 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons white miso 2 teaspoons chili bean sauce 5 cups good quality chicken stock 2 cups thinly sliced vegetables of your choice 1 cup each roasted pork, cooked whole shrimp
kosher salt to taste black and white sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro as a garnish hot Chinese chili oil (optional) 1. Prepare Ramen noodles according to instructions on the package. Drain and set aside. 2. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add butter and sesame oil, and sauté garlic, half of the scallions and ginger for 3 minutes. 3. In a medium pot, combine garlic mixture, soy sauce, miso, chili bean
sauce, chicken stock, vegetables, pork, shrimp, Ramen noodles and salt. Allow soup to come to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 4. Remove soup from heat, spoon into serving bowls and garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds and remaining sliced scallions. Serve Chinese chili oil on the side, it is quite spicy. Secret Ingredient – Frugality. “He who will not economize will have to agonize.” – Confucius
School supplies collected for Wor. residents amid covid-19 (Aug. 28, 2020) Worcester County GOLD, Inc. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emergency assistance for Worcester County residents in times of crisis, is seeking help from the community to provide children with school supplies. While some students will be able to participate in online learning, many will not. Without access to devices or broadband internet, some students in the area may be at an ed-
ucational disadvantage. With the assistance of community members, GOLD can provide these students with backpacks filled with grade-level appropriate school supplies, and lessen the impact of the digital divide. Visit WorcesterGOLD.org to see a list of school supplies to donate, or fill out the sponsor form. For additional information, email WorcesterCountyGOLD@gmail.com or call 410-6776830.
Ocean City Today
PAGE 36
AUGUST 28, 2020
ON GUARD
Digging holes on beach may cause serious accidents By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) I have come to realize that most people have no idea that digging deep holes in the sand can be dangerous. Just last weekend while an inlet rescue was going on, I spotted two very deep holes that people had dug. I always cringe when I see these realizing the parents have no idea they could be digging their own child’s grave. Whenever you go to the beach, you will see people of all ages digging in the sand. Digging a hole is normally viewed as a chore, however, at the beach it suddenly becomes a fun way to pass the time. Lifeguards know that these holes, even fairly shallow ones, can collapse and kill. They monitor digging holes and will inform diggers that the sand can be a serious hazard. Often times, these holes are hard to spot with umbrellas and beach goers blocking the view of the hole. Lots of people dig holes or tunnels in the sand, but they don’t know their
PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN JOSON
Ocean City Beach Patrol rookies practice digging out a victim that is buried in the sand during Surf Rescue Academy in June. They work as a team to pull the sand away from the hole. Because OCBP has a well-defined procedure for responding to these incidents it has been asked to share techniques with other beach patrols as well as the National Weather Service (NOAA).
holes can quickly cave in and trap those inside. The rule is simple and straightforward: you can dig holes on the beach as long as they only take up a small area and are no deeper than the knees of the smallest person in the group. There is absolutely no tunneling allowed. Never leave your hole unattended and always fill it back in so it isn’t a hazard to others. Eleven summers ago in Ocean City I was actually on the scene when an 11year-old boy was attempting to dig a tunnel between two holes.
The tunnel collapsed and he was buried alive, headfirst, with only his feet exposed. There was nothing he could do to save himself. The more he struggled the tighter packed the sand around him became. Lucky for him, a girl noticed the trouble and alerted a family member who began efforts to free the child from the sand that not only was trapping him but also taking his life. As several minutes passed, the situation became frenzied when the mom screamed for help. The scream of terror brought several nearby beach patrons
to assist with unearthing the trapped child, however, these efforts were making little progress and in actuality were making the situation worse, which is usually the case with a bystander response. As the first lifeguards arrived on the scene they immediately went to work and with a more organized effort were able to recover the lifeless body of the boy. (This is a skill that surf rescue technicians are trained in and practice each season for emergencies such as these.) See PEOPLE Page 37
Known for their famous steamed crabs. Outdor dining. Casual seasonal seafood stop for steamed crabs, with all-you-can-eat specials. Also take outs available. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. Outdoor dining.
Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.
Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net $$ | Kids’ Menu | Full Bar Enjoy a $5 cruise with meal. Celebrating 82 years of serving visitors and locals. Bayfront lunch and dinner. Offering historical favorites as well as fresh new creations. Seafood is our specialty but great landlubber choices are available. Enjoy Boat Bar Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. Live local entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner served 7 days a week, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Early Bird served Monday through Friday, 5-6 p.m.; daily chef specials. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Causal dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for S. Division Street and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 3rd Street. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st, 70th and WOC. Carryout available at all locations. Order online for 41st, 70th and WOC at www.TheDoughRoller.com.
■ FISH TALES BAR & GRILL 22nd Street, bayside 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Bumper Tables. Waterfront restaurant with American pub eats and seafood, plus a dock bar and playground on the sand. Open 7 days a week. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more for dine in and carryout.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayside venue with deck seating. Serves pub grub and seafood. Take out only, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Open Thursday through Tuesday. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981 Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. See description under downtown location. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Beer & wine
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT 94TH Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ / Carry Out Only Enjoy authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine and sushi. Order online or by phone. Pick-up at drive through only. ■ BREAKERS PUB 10100 Coastal Hwy./Clarion 410-524-3535 $ | Full bar Open Daily, 4 p.m.-til. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. 9 Hi-Def TVs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Carry-out daily: breakfast, 7 a.m., light fare and menu items, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Outdoor dining, 11 a.m.-til. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410213-7655 Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. See description under downtown location. ■ SHRIMP BOAT 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-213-0448 $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Orange Crush, frozen cocktails, steamed crabs and shrimp, full menu, appetizers, fresh seafood and more, Open everyday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dinein - inside and outside, carryout and delivery.
OCEAN PINES ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 11019 Manklin Meadows Lane, Ocean Pines 410-208-1212, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Open everyday, noon to 8 p.m. for dining, pickup, carryout and delivery. Pizza and wings. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
AUGUST 28, 2020
ON GUARD
People can get buried in sand Continued from Page 36 They performed CPR and this story had a happy ending. In fact, we still keep in touch with the family who remains forever grateful. For some hole diggers, the story can have a deadly ending. We try to tell people about the dangers of digging holes in the sand before their, often-intricate, pit digging plans get too far underway. There is something about a day at the beach that makes people want to dig and most people don’t realize the dangers. Digging a shallow hole to lie down in and get covered up for a picture is funny and safe, but anything deeper than the knee is not. Out on the beach Kristin Joson digging holes has become just another part of the vacation like looking for sand crabs or eating fries on the Boardwalk. Our surf rescue technicians always do their best to monitor the different situations on their beach, but on a day when the water is busy and the beach is crowded with umbrellas, diggers can make dangerous amounts of progress in the sand, not even realizing the potential for danger, before they are asked to fill in their holes. Surf rescue technicians are often asked by hole diggers why deep holes are not allowed. Let us review the facts. Deep holes are dangerous just about anywhere they are found and people usually try to avoid falling into them. Sand holes are particularly dangerous because they can collapse on the people digging them. Also, the vacation-oriented mindset of hole diggers clouds judgment and people tend to underestimate the possible dangers of jumping in and out of a giant sandpit. Many times people want to get their picture taken in the hole that they dug not realizing that at any given moment the sand can cave in around them. Once a person is buried in the sand it is very difficult if not impossible to dig them out and have a positive outcome. Sand shifts back into place even as people try to move the sand off of a trapped victim. Interviewing several people that attempted to help the 11-year-old boy referred to in the above Ocean City emergency confirmed that this was exactly what was happening to them. As they feverishly attempted to remove the sand that was trapping the boy, more sand just as quickly took its place. One might be amazed that it would take 40 people 30 minutes to free a buried victim. Just as a person can drown in a small amount of water it does not take
PAGE 37
Ocean City Today
a very deep hole to trap a child, and once trapped due to the nature and instability of sand holes a person could perish before being freed. Hence, the rule that the hole may only be as deep as the knee of the smallest person in the group of people digging the hole. I have heard some people say that people being buried alive under the sand is an old wives tale that lifeguards use to scare people into obeying a rule. Let’s look at the startling statistics. More than several dozen young people have been killed over the last decade on beaches in the United States when their hole or sand tunnel collapsed on them. Harvard researcher, Bradley Maron, who has been tracking sand hole collapses worldwide for the past decade says that 60 percent have been fatal. When you look at sand hole collapses worldwide the number dramatically increases and if you look at entrapments that do not end in the death of the trapped individual, the statistics would report hundreds each year. Interestingly, people always ask about sharks, which have never been a problem in Ocean City, however, national statistics comparing sand hole collapses to shark attacks confirms that you are far more likely to experience a sand hole collapse than a shark attack. (A person has a 1 in 3,748,067 chance of a shark attack fatality). So instead of asking every lifeguard how many shark attacks there were this year, people should ask, how many sand hole collapses occurred. It is unbelievable that a vacation could end so tragically, but it does happen. Use your common sense and keep your hole digging to a safe depth. Remember, if you do dig a hole, never leave it unattended and make sure that you fill it in before you leave for the day. As our dunes are recovering from this past winter’s storms and trying to become more substantial, the dune grasses are flourishing. We are finding that children are being drawn to play in the dunes and dig. Although this has never been allowed, we want to urge parents and beach patrons to stay off the dunes to allow them to grow and continue to protect our beach. The Ocean City beach has one of the cleanest, finest sand you will find anywhere. Enjoy it, but please do so in a safe manner. One thing that you can always do to remain safe is limit beach activity to a time when lifeguards are on duty. The last two sand hole fatalities that occurred in Ocean City were after the surf rescue technicians went off duty (Yes people have died in sand holes on our beaches). Remember to always keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand; it could save a life, yours!
Calendar Fri., Aug. 28 OC JEEP WEEK Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Vendors, vintage jeep display, show specials and parts for your 4x4, the Ultimate Off-Road Expo. Admission is required. Friday will also feature a Show & Shine at the convention center. Brad Hoffman, brad@live-wire-media.com, 443-366-5944, https://www.oceancityjeepweek.com
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 8:00 PM. Featuring “The Polar Express.” Bring snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, lawn
chairs/blankets. Sit in your own family pod. Movies are free, but donations welcomed. Check for updates at Facebook.com/ccaop.
Sat., Aug. 29 3RD ANNUAL WAGS AND WHISKERS 31 BINGO Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Worcester County Humane Society. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased on the shelter’s website or at the WCHS Thrift Store, 12703 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City. All Covid precautions will be enforced. Par-
Continued on Page 38
PAGE 38
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
CALENDAR Continued from Page 37 ticipants must be 18 years or older. http://www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org
Facebook and announced on Ocean98. Purchase tickets from any Relay For Life team member. ocdebber@gmail.com, http://www.realyforlife.org/northworcestermd
‘HAIRY’ KIWANIS CLUB FUNDRAISER 98 Ocean Parkway, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Charity Dudley of Mobile Hair Services will be providing haircuts outside under a comfortable, covered porch. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club. Cost is $15 adults and $7.50 for children 12 and younger. Masks are mandatory. Call 410-533-3788 to schedule an appointment.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
OC JEEP WEEK
VIRTUAL TRI-COUNTY OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Vendors, vintage jeep display, show specials and parts for your 4x4, the Ultimate Off-Road Expo. Admission is required. Brad Hoffman, brad@livewire-media.com, 443-366-5944, https://www.oceancityjeepweek.com
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
Featuring a candlelight ceremony, speakers, music, resources and more. Beginning at 6:00 PM. Follow Worcester Goes Purple Facebook page for more information. Event held in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day.
FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Sun., Aug. 30 OC JEEP WEEK i.g. Burton Berlin Jeep, 10420 Old Ocean City Blvd., 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. There will be a special Show & Shine with awards. Brad Hoffman, brad@livewire-media.com, 443-366-5944, https://www.oceancityjeepweek.com
OCEAN CITY BRIDAL SHOW Seacrets, 117 49th St., 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Enjoy free appetizer and dessert samples, vibrant entertainment and Wedding Fashions by Sandal’s Bridal. Vendors will be giving away wedding services and gifts. Admission cost is $12 online or $15 at the door. Sean@roxbeach.com, 410-289-7699, https://www.oceancitybeachwedding.co m/ocean-city-bridal-show/
SUNDAES IN THE PARKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM. Featuring free music by “Rhino” (high energy cover band) and various free activities and entertainment for children. Prepackaged ice cream will be available for purchase. Take a picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Participants are asked to practice physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, https://ococean.com/events
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (102 minutes). Movie audio is via FM radio frequency (monitor your car’s battery). Participants are reminded to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. All movies subject to weatherrelated conditions. 800-OC-OCEAN or 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/drive-inmovies2020
Tues., Sept. 1 SEAFOOD NIGHT Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Call the Knights of Columbus at 410-524-7994 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays to place a take away order of steamed crabs, steamed shrimp and more.
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP The meeting will be held via video call, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Join the Faith Partnership: A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419725
ROCK AND RIDE ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC
ONLINE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Trimper Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM every Sunday. Jessica Bauer, Jessica@Trimperrides.com, 4102898617, http://TrimperRides.com
Meeting via video call, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. An informal gathering of people whose lives are affected by the caregiving needs of another. An opportunity to share in the wisdom, insight and humor of fellow caregivers. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419725
Mon., Aug. 31 PRIZE-A-DAY RAFFLE TICKET DEADLINE Relay For Life of North Worcester is selling virtual tickets for $10 each. Daily drawings will be held Sept. 1-30. Win gift cards from local and national businesses. Winners will be called, posted on
FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring “1936 Ash Wednesday Storm, Ocean City” (41 minutes). Movie audio is via
FM radio frequency (monitor your car’s battery). Participants are reminded to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. All movies subject to weather-related conditions. 800-OCOCEAN or 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/drive-in-movies2020
THURSDAY’S DOWNTOWN BEACH FIREWORKS
Wed., Sept. 2
ONGOING EVENTS
WITTY FIBER FRIENDS (ADULT)
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Join in for a combined group and yards of fun while knitting, crocheting and embroidering, 10:00 AM. All levels welcome. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6940299.
Free workshops dealing with hypertension, chronic pain self-management, chronic disease self-management, diabetes and fall prevention. If you would like to register for one of these workshops or you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159 or jak@macinc.org. A new workshop, titled “Building Better Caregivers” has been added. It’s a free, 6-week workshop for caregivers of those with TBI, PTSD, dementia and other conditions that affect memory.
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 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 Wednesday of each month. Discussion and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services, 410-208-9761
Talbot Street Beach, 10:30 PM. Partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attendance is at your own risk. 410-289-2800, https://ococean.com/events/thursday-sdowntown-beach-fireworks
KIWANIS 2021 LOTTERY RAFFLE
Thurs., Sept. 3 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.
MERRY MAKERS (ADULT) Karen Earp will demonstrate the basics of knitting for those who are just beginning, 10:00 AM. Viewers will need US No. 8 needles (recommended) and yarn to knit along. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6940076.
NEA BIG READ BOOK OF THE MONTH (ADULT) Beginning at 2:00 PM. Featuring “In the Heart of the Sea” by Nathaniel Philbrick. Copies are available at your local branch, or on Libby. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/eve nt/6934227.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meeting in-person outside, weather permitting at 1320 Belmont Ave., Suite 402, Salisbury, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880
FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., 7:00 PM. Music provided by “Mercy for the Mockingbird,” featuring alternative rock. Pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs and practice safe social distancing. The CDC requires a list of attendees. Email your name and phone number to karah@pocomokemd.gov if you plan to attend. 410-957-1333, Ext. 111, http://DowntownPocomoke.com
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City is selling tickets for their 2021 Lottery Raffle. All sales must be completed by Dec. 31 to be eligible. All Kiwanis members have tickets to sell and the club will also be selling tickets at the Ocean Pines Farmer’s Market on most Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For only $20 a ticket, the purchaser get 365 chances to win. Proceeds support local scholarships and youth programs. www.kiwanisofopoc.org, Facebook.com/Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City.
HARBOR DAY AT THE DOCKS VIRTUALLY Follow the Facebook page “Harbor Day at the Docks - West Ocean City, MD” for fun videos highlighting local watermen, children’s crafts and other activities to celebrate maritime culture. Allen Swiger, 410-632-2144, Ext. 2520, aswiger@co.worcester.md.us. A full list of Worcester County Recreation and Parks programming can be viewed at www.worcesterrecandparks.org.
LIBRARY TO GO & PRINTING TO GO Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM at all Worcester County branches. www.worcesterlibrary.org, askus@worcesterlibrary.org
LIBRARY BY APPOINTMENT Visitors to all Worcester County libraries will have to call to make an appointment and face coverings will be required. A screening form will also be mandatory. The risk of entering a public facility is your own. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org/article/library-appointmentocean-pines-and-pocomoke-branches-b eginning-monday-july-27
DIAL-A-STORY Call 888-964-2686 to hear a children’s book read by a librarian. Updated every week on Wednesday.
AUGUST 28, 2020
39 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
Hiring experienced care givers with flexible availability, weekends required. Must have vehicle, pass drug & background checks. Call office Mon.-Fri., 9a-3p
410-641-0901
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Local Law Office and Tax Preparation Office seeking individual for part-time employment, three 8-hour days (flexible). Must be people oriented with computer skills and math skills. Excellent opportunity to gain office experience and/or exposure to the legal and accounting professions. Please send resume to lyndaj0331@comcast.net
TOW TRUCK DRIVERS We are now hiring for full time tow truck drivers in the Ocean Pines and Clarksville/Selbyville area. Must be experienced. Great Pay & Benefits!! Call: 443-497-0465
URGENT! Immediate Hire for
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
RENTALS
MASON TENDER/ SCAFFOLD BUILDER. $24+/hour. Ocean City, MD. Contact Dave: 302-547-1575.
PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area. $100 Sign-On Bonus! Ask for Autumn 410-524-1300
WINTER RENTAL - 1BR Beachy, poolside apartment 47th Street. Available Oct 1. $795/mo. Utilities, cable TV & parking included. www.oceancity21.com. 443-506-2738
FT Admin Assistant/Reception Monday-Friday Team Environment 410-213-1554
Winter Rental. Downtown OC. 2BR, 2BA, furnished Apartment. WiFi and Cable TV included. $700/month plus utilities. No smoking/pets. 410-202-6353
Hiring ALL Positions!! Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com
Hostess/Front Desk Person for answering phone calls and drive thru duties.
WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Health Nurse I & Community Health Nurse II Temporary Positions Duties include but not limited to providing community health nursing services in assigned programs to individuals and/or families in the community, using the nursing process. Services provided include, but are not limited to immunization services, other clinical services as identified and providing public health guidance/education. Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing. Valid driver’s license required. Background check & drug screening required. Please send resume and cover letter by September 11, 2020 to Debora Farlow, 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, e-mail debora.farlow@maryland.gov or fax to 410-632-0064. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221
Call 410-524-3983 or apply within, 94th St., OCMD
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Part-time. Flexible hours. Wage negotiable based on experience. Contact Lisa, 302-489-9229 or meckservicesanddesigns @gmail.com
Hosts ($13), Cashiers ($13), Kitchen ($15), Expo ($15), Office, Boutique, Food Runners, Bar Hosts, Servers, Door Staff, Tour Guides & Full Time Year Round Welder Apply in person or online at seacrets.com
2BR, 1BA Small Condo. 5th Street, OCMD. 1 block to the boards. No smoking/pets. $800/mo. Utilities & basic cable included. Sept. 1 – May 1. 410-952-5234 Winter Rental Condo. Located at Carousel, 117th. St., OCMD. 2BR/2BA. $800/per month plus electric. Avail. Oct. 1 – April 30. Also available year-round. Call for details. 301-437-2799
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals
Become a Better You in 2020! To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com HERITAGE COURT APARTMENTS Snow Hill, MD 2 BR TOWNHOUSE Immediate Availability Laundry on Site Storage unit and appliances included Please call 410-632-1430 Mon. & Weds., 8-5
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
$15.00 AN HOUR
Top wages and excellent benefits package available to successful candidates.
Plus split the tip jar
ssifieds la C r u o Y r e Ord
WORK ON THE BEACH RENTING UMBRELLAS AND CHAIRS. FULL AND PART TIME. HOURS 9 till 5. Call or text Patti 410-726-0315.
Landscaping, Hardscaping and General Maintenance
Part-Time Custodians
HELP WANTED NOW
PIZZA MAKERS AND EXPEDITORS. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. I CAN TRAIN ANYONE IN JUST 2 SHIFTS. FYI: DRIVERS NEEDED ALSO AT $11 AN HOUR PLUS TIPS, BUT NOT TILL AFTER I OBTAIN 5 MORE KITCHEN CREW FIRST. HIGH SCHOOL AGE WELCOME TOO. THIS JOB IS LIKE YOUR RUNNING FOR 8 HOURS. THE LAST 90 MINUTES IS EXTRA HARD CLEANING AND PREPPING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE VERY PHYSICALLY CAPABLE TO LIFT HEAVY ITEMS, HEAVY PREPPING, AND HEAVY CLEANING. I PLAY 80`S MUSIC. FOOD PLAN. FREE UNIFORM. PAID BI-WEEKLY. PART-TIME OR FULL TIME. VISIT MY 81ST STREET SHOP BETWEEN 6PM AND 10PM FOR INTERVIEW, OR FEEL FREE TO TEXT ME YOUR FACEBOOK LINK TO MY CELL AT 410-422478O TO COMMUNICATE. THANK YOU, JIM HOFMAN OWNER/OPERATOR SINCE 1992. AKA SAUCE BOSS!
Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
Now Hiring!
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 400 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking PT custodians to clean school buildings daily from 5 p.m – 8 p.m. CJIS Background Screening required. EOE Contact: Heather Parsons 410-641-3575 or hparsons@ worcesterprep.org
3:30 PM TILL 11:30 PM SHIFTS
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
Blue Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Dependable Caregiver needed for disabled Senior. Light housekeeping. Different shifts available. Salary negotiable. References required. Hourly rate. Fenwick, DE area. 571-243-3398
Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Servers, Bussers, Hostess, Pool Attendant, Driver, Grill Cooks, Dishwasher, Warehouse Clerk, Housekeeping ($13/hour), Maintenance, Laundry, Security Guard
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
Online
https://www.oceancitytoday.com/place_an_ad/
www.oceancitytoday.com
Convenient, quick, no waiting, no calls ~ Days, nights and weekends
PAGE 40
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
RENTALS
RENTALS
REAL ESTATE
YARD SALE
Winter Rental. 59th St., OCMD. 1BR, 1BA. $700/ month including utilities. Available Oct. 1 thru end of April 30. Call 301-437-2799.
WR - 1BR Condo off 28th St. Furnished. $800/mo. w/WiFi. $500 sec. deposit. 1BR w/queen & full size bed. House avail. September 1 – May 30. No smoking/pets. 410-768-1791
2BR, 2BA Mobile Home in year-round park. Near county boat ramp. $19,900 cash. Park rent is $425/mo. Includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
Caine Woods - Fiesta Park 420 141st St., Ocean City Saturday August 29, 8am-1pm.
Year-Round Berlin Townhouse. 3BR, 2.5BA. Garage. Unfurnished. No smoking/pets. $1475/mo. plus water & sewer. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL
Updated 2 BR/1 BA Apartment available for rent in beautiful historic downtown Berlin, MD. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rent is $1250/ mo. with first and last month’s rent due at signing along with a $1250 security deposit. No Smoking. No pets. Call (410) 641-2111 ask for Jessica. CUTE 1BR Furnished Condo. Ocean City. 1 block from Coastal Highway. $850/mo. plus utilities. Year-round. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES Seasonal/YR, House Share in O.P. 2 rooms w/shared bath. Full house privileges. Employed Females ONLY. Dog friendly house, Smoking Outdoors ONLY. Safe area. $775/mo. Utilities included. 443-513-3078
COMMERCIAL
1 Office/Retail Space & 1 Warehouse Unit available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200
DONATIONS DONATIONS Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
SERVICES
BUDGET MOVERS 443-664-5797 LOCAL & EAST COAST MOVING Full Packing Service Piano Movers - Full Service www.facebook.com/OCBudgetMovers Classifieds 410-723-6397
Sat./Sun., 8/29-30, 9am3pm. New merchandise including clothing and accessories, grooming, gift sets, purses, jewelry, gently used household decor, costume jewelry and toys. Little Salisbury Neighborhood @ 8605 Caribbean Drive, Ocean City, MD Masks please!
Classifieds 410-723-6397
AUCTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self�storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for the Owner 11906 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842 to satisfy a lien for rental on August 31st, 2020 at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com. “The contents of TWO Cube will be sold.�
CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! https://www.oceancitytoday.com/classifieds/
CLASSIFIED AD NETWORK Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908.
BUSINESS SERVICES Bulk advertising at its best: advertise in over 70 newspaMARYLAND STATEWIDE pers and reach millions of readers with ONE call. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Broaden your reach and get NETWORK results for pennies per reader. Call Wanda at 410-212-0616 AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS or email DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, wsmith@mddcpress.com. RVs Lutheran Mission Society WANTED TO BUY of MD. Compassion Place ministries help local families FREON WANTED: We pay with food, clothing, counsel- CA$H for cylinders and cans. ing Tax deductible. MVA li- R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. censed #W1044. Convenient. Certified Profes410-636-0123 sionals. Call 312-500-8628 or www.CompassionPlace.org visit RefrigerantFinders.com
SERVICESMISCELLANEOUS Increase your customer base and get great results by placing your ads in the MDDC – Classified Advertising network! Call today 410-2120616 Ask for Multi-Media Specialist - Wanda & watch your results grow.
Advertise in MDDC 410-723-6397
AUGUST 28, 2020
BLINDS & SHADES
PAGE 41
Ocean City Today
COSMETICS • cosmetics • skin care • body care • fragrances • gifts • & more!
the company for women
CHRISTINE BROWN independent sales representative
443-234-5262
order online: www.christinesbeautyshop.com
ELECTRICIAN
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Raymond O’Brocki Jr.
PipeLine
Master Electrician 443 691 0544 Call or Text
Home Improvement Services Company
Same Rate Day, Evening, Weekends
35 Years Experience
Contracting, LLC
PAINTING
• Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Custom Homes • Additions • Repairs • Kitchens • Baths • Tile Work • Decks • Custom Inside Trim Work • Hardwood Floors
Cell: 410-713-8599
ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS
residential & commercial service
additions • interior/exterior lighting Tanner: Owner/Operator lampRobert & light repair & serviceSince 1989 Wall outlets – microwaves • Generator installs
Call Turner Today 410-251-3153 BERLIN • OCEAN PINES • OCEAN CITY
HOME IMPROVEMENT
US Veterans Administration Approved Contractor
• Flooring & Tile • Residential & Commercial • Servicing Maryland & Delaware Beaches
HOME IMPROVEMENT
• Flat Roof Specialist •
service available
410-251-3153
Home Improvement Design & Bertch Cabinet Retail • Cabinets & Countertop • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling • General Carpentry & Painting
(410) 208-1518 • (410) 982-8368 pipelinecontracting.net • info@pipelinecontracting.net
BAYSIDE BUILDERS
emerGency
“One stop shop for Home Improvement”
No Job Too Small! Free Estimates! Residential/Commercial/Emergencies! MD Lic #2268 Worcester Co Lic #M1337
COMPLETE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSED AND FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
ELECTRICAL/CONSTRUCTION
11312 Manklin Creek, Rd., Ocean Pines, MD ~ Call or Stop in Today!
MDHIC # 107489 • DE # 2014100304 • Insured & Licensed
Zimmerman & Son LLC Painting & Powerwashing Interior & Exterior Serving Delmarva for Over 35 Years Licensed & Insured
atminc4u@aol.com
PAINTING
• CUSTOM PAINTING • DRYWALL REPAIRS • WALLPAPER REMOVED • DECK & HOUSE STAINING • ALWAYS PROMPT SERVICE
Free Estimates
10% Discount with this ad.
NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!
Bill Zimmerman 410-390-5528 ~ cell 443-373-4539
ROOFING
ROOFING
FREE Written Estimates Over 31 Years of Roofing You!
• The BEST Warranties • Locally Owned & Operated • Over 20k Served • GAF Master Elite Certified • 5 Star Skylight Specialists • Financing g Ava.
Shingle Roofs • Metal Roofs • Flat Roofs
Your Roofing, Siding & Home Improvement Specialist Since 1989
Family Owned & Operated
ROOFING • SIDING • DURADEK • WINDOWS • GUTTERS
FREE ESTIMATES 108 Moss Hill Ln., Salisbury, MD 410-831-3938 32295 Nassau Rd., Lewes, DE 302-200-7663
Mike Moesle 410-629-1573, Fax: 410-629-1946
ROOFING
10545 Friendship Road, Unit 3, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mmoesle@shoresidingmd.com www.shoresidingmd.com *Licenced in MD, DE &VA
www.roofers www. ww roofer roof ro roofer offers rs.o .org .org g
410.204.2586 410 204 2586
YOUR BUSINESS
Your Business Card Here! Call Nancy 410-723-6397
TRIPLE
CROWN
PAGE 42
Ocean City Today / Public Notices
JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE
OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-20-000186, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. Units
Time Intervals
101 105 202 202 203 205 205 304 306 401 401 402 402 403 404 404 404 405 406 501 502
15 51 12 52 5 10 47 46 37 1 18 44 46 11 7 40 45 46 17 3 47
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the
deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 111 76TH ST., UNIT #105 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 11, 2008, recorded in Liber 5048, Folio 351 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $270,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 105, in the “Bay One Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Pur-
chaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 307811-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ASSIGNEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HAVING AN ADDRESS OF 10307 RACETRACK ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage, dated November 30, 2005, and
AUGUST 28, 2020 recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4595, folio 210, et seq., the Assignees have been assigned by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records as aforesaid for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell at public auction, to be held at: THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 AT 11:00 A.M. Those two (2) contiguous parcels of land lying and being situate on the westerly side of Racetrack Road, containing in their entirety 2.67 of land, more or less, according to a 1942 survey, and designated as Tax Map 21, Parcel 110, and also designated as 10307 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811, the said parcels being more particularly described in the aforesaid Mortgage. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $20,000.00 will be required of the purchaser at the time of sale. The deposit shall be in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees; the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate of 7.9% per annum shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to date of settlement. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of
AUGUST 28, 2020 the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Joseph E. Moore, Assignee Christopher T. Woodley, Assignee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842
www.marshallauctions.com 410.749.8092 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ Morgan A. Fisher, Esquire 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 289-3553
TRUSTEE’S SALE
OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE PRINCESS ROYALE RESORT & CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of the Statements of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland (Case No. C-23CV-20-000163) the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Princess Royale Resort & Condominium, located at 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Time Interval Week 37, Unit No. 421 Time Interval Week 17, Unit No. 421 Time Interval Week 45, Unit No. 421 Time Interval Week 14, Unit No. 421 Time Interval Week 52, Unit No. 421 Time Interval Week 17, Unit No. 101 Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Princess Royale Resort & Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements
PAGE 43
Ocean City Today / Public Notices
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 August 13, 2020 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 251-20 2003 267-20 2007 328-20 2008 430-20 2004 447-20 2018 471-20 2002
Make FORD CADILLAC KIA CHEVROLET TOYOTA CHRYSLER
Model F250 DTS OPTIMA TRL BLAZER 4RUNNER SEBRING
Color WHITE SILVER RED RED BLACK WHITE
Style TK 4D 4S SW TK 2D
VIN 1FTNW21P73EB61951 1G6KD57Y07U126838 KNAGE123985169443 1GNDT13S942355715 JTEBU5JR4J5545612 4C3AG52H32E080760
Mileage N/A N/A 257803 N/A 40856 178556
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-8/13/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of the sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2020 maintenance fee, if applicable, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser; or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ MORGAN A. FISHER ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18381
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET W. DAVIS AKA: MARGARET JANE WOOD DAVIS Notice is given that Patricia D. Shreeve, 412 Nassau Street, S, Venice, FL 34285, was on August 06, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret W. Davis who died on July 10, 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 6th day of February, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Patricia D. Shreeve 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: August 13, 2020 OCD-8/13/3t _________________________________ JAMES H. PORTER JR., ESQ 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18378 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JUANITA ANNETTE SACKS AKA: JUANITA TULL SACKS Notice is given that Annette Gail Aydelotte, 2311 Payne Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and Robert Ira Sacks, 32248 Horntown Road, New Church, VA 23415, were on August 05, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Juanita Annette Sacks who died on June 14, 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 5th day of February, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of
PAGE 44 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. Annette Gail Aydelotte Robert Ira Sacks 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: August 13, 2020 OCD-8/13/3t _________________________________ Puryear's Hut LLC 59 Winter Street Reno,NV,89519 Plaintiff v. Robert Michael Johnson P.O. Box 53 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Robert Michael Johnson as Custodian for James McKinley Johnson under the Maryland Uniform Transfer to Minors Act P.O. Box 53 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Robert Michael Johnson as Custodian for Brooklyn Renee Johnson under the Maryland Uniform Transfer to Minors Act P.O. Box 53 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Naomi C. Thomas P.O. Box 53 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, Maryland Treasurer's Office Government Center, Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 42, Account No. 01027778, Property description PT LOT 5 45' X 76.3' 508 MOORE ST, Deed Reference: 05001/00230, Assessed to Robert Michael Johnson, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 42, Account No. 01027778, Property description PT LOT 5 45' X 76.3' 508 MOORE ST Deed Reference: 05001/00230,
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Assessed to Robert Michael Johnson. Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No.:C-23-CV-20-000128
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: No. 42, Account No. 01027778, Property description PT LOT 5 45' X 76.3' 508 MOORE ST, Deed Reference: 05001/00230, Assessed to Robert Michael Johnson. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 7th of August, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 14th day of October, 2020, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby Judge, Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/13/1t _________________________________ JAMES H. PORTER JR, ESQ 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18377 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GERALD B. BROWN Notice is given that Gerald B. Brown II, 1069 Meeting Place, Chattanooga, TN 37421, was on August 05, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gerald B. Brown who died on May 30, 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 5th day of February, 2021. Any person having a claim
against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Gerald B. Brown II 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: August 13, 2020 OCD-8/13/3t _________________________________ BOOTH, CROPPER & MARRINER PA CURTIS H. BOOTH, ESQ 130 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18376 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Orphans’ Court of Chester County, PA appointed C. Gordon Todderud, 56 Autumn Drive, Newtown, PA 18940 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Helen R. Todderud who died on June 13, 2020 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Curtis H. Booth whose address is 130 N. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601. 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, 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
AUGUST 28, 2020 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. C. Gordon Todderud 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: August 13, 2020 OCD-8/13/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 20-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 20-7 (Creation of a Casino Entertainment District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on August 18, 2020. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: §ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “Casino” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe a building or structure in which gaming tables, wagering devices or machines, or other games of chance are present and available for persons to wager. It does not include games of chance that are operated by a charitable organization licensed under County Law.) §ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition for “Gaming Facility” in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to describe a “casino” as well as the associated amenities, such as but not limited to a restaurant, bar, hotel, retail establishment, or exhibition hall.) §ZS 1-202(b)(20). (Adds “Casino entertainment district” to the list of uses permitted in the A-2 Agricultural District.) §ZS 1-352. (Adds this entirely new section to the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to establish an overlay district for the “casino entertainment district” with the intent of encouraging comprehensive planned gaming facilities or casinos under a unified plan of development that allows for flexibility while also requiring harmonious design within the development and ensuring compatibility with and minimum impact upon existing and future development in the surrounding area; establishes requirements for the district, including: a minimum lot area of fifty acres; direct access to a major collector or arterial highway; provides a list of permitted uses; parking and pedestrian circulation requirements; open space and landscaping provisions; architectural design; height limitations; and establishes a review and approval process with specific standards and criteria to be evaluated by the Planning Commission.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 20-7 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room
AUGUST 28, 2020 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:30 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-8/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18386 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BORJE EMORY OLSEN Notice is given that Kenneth Olsen, 813 Via Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on August 14, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Borje Emory Olsen who died on July 26, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of February, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Kenneth Olsen 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:
PAGE 45
Ocean City Today / Public Notices August 20, 2020 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Housing Rehabilitation Septic System Installation for Single-Family Home The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for a septic system to be installed at a single-family home located in the Stockton area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to experienced septic system installers and 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 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Special Loans (STAR) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 at which time they will be opened and results will be promptly posted under the “Bids” drop-down menu of the County Website. Envelopes shall be marked “Housing Rehabilitation Bid – September 8, 2020” in the lower lefthand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners 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 regarding the system specifications shall be directed to the Environmental Programs Inspector, Ed Lawson, at 410-632-1220. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE
of Public Hearing Amendment to Worcester County Water and Sewerage Plan and Expansion of the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area to add the property at 12424 Old Bridge Road The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a concurrent public hearing to consider applications filed by Hugh Cropper and Dane Bauer,
on behalf of Mark Odachowski, owner, for a proposed amendment to the Worcester County Water and Sewerage Plan and an expansion of the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The application for amendment to the Water and Sewerage Plan seeks to add the subject property to the Mystic sewer planning area on the property shown as Parcel 193 on Worcester County Tax Map 26, Tax Account I.D. #10-012244, located on Old Bridge Road west of Keyser Point Road and north of the current boundary of the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The applicant also proposes the sanitary services area for the project be designated for a sewer planning category as an S-1 (Present to 2 years) within the Mystic Harbour sewer planning area. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Water and Sewerage Plan amendment at its meeting of June 8, 2020 and found it to be consistent with the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan and the zoning category for the subject property. The County Commissioners will also evaluate the proposed expansion of the sanitary service area in accordance with the provisions of Section PW 5-305 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland and the staff reports. The public hearing on these applications will be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The case file for this application may be reviewed on the on the County Website at http://www.worcester.md.us. Questions may be directed to Robert Mitchell, Director of Environmental Programs, by calling 410-632-1220, or by email at bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Masks and social distancing will be required. 5:30 p.m. Presentation by Ms. Emily Vainieri, Assistant Attorney Gen-
eral, representing the Maryland Critical Area Commission on the law of Critical Area variance standards. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 20-38, on the lands of William & Kristin Edmunds, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Ordinance for an encroachment into the 100 foot buffer for a previously installed concrete patio and retaining wall in the R-1, Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Section ZS 1-116(m)(1) and Natural Resources Section NR 3-104(c)(4) located at 12442 Collins Road, approximately .36 miles north of South Piney Point Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 298, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 20-43, on the application of Mark Cropper, Esq., on the lands of OC Lucky LLC, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Ordinance to exceed the allowable 100 feet tidal wetland crossing by 174 feet for a proposed 3 foot by 274 foot walkway over tidal wetlands, a variance to exceed the allowable 125 feet channel-ward extension of a waterfront structure by 51’ for a proposed pier and platform extending 176 feet channel-ward and a special exception to allow a boundary line adjustment in the RP Resouce Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-116(n)(2), ZS 1-215(c)(3) and Natural Resources Sections NR 2-102(e)(1) and NR 3125(b)(1), located at 13014 Riggin Ridge Road, approximately 315 feet south west of Center Drive, Tax Map 27, Parcel 570, Lot 33A, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18396 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. STETTER Notice is given that Christine S. Willaims, 468 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840, was on August 20, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William J. Stetter who died on July 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 20th day of February, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to
PAGE 46
Ocean City Today / Public Notices
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. Christine S. Willaims 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________ 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. 18395 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BURTON JAMES JARMAN Notice is given that Anna M. Jarman, 105 Talbot Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on August 18, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Burton James Jarman who died on July 7, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of February, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
itor 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. Anna M. Jarman 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________ GLEN D. LAZZARO 1435 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD BALTIMORE, MD 21227 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18369 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STANLEY F. SCZEPUCHA AKA: STANLEY FRANK SCZEPUCHA Notice is given that Carey Sczepucha, 2510 Shoal Creek Drive, Hampstead, MD 21074, was on August 20, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Stanley F. Sczepucha who died on July 3, 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. Carey Sczepucha 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/20/1t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, September 10, 2020 2 PM, Ocean City Hall, Council Chambers Face Coverings Required PW 20-055 A request has been submitted to demo an existing pier and replace it with a 5’ x 35’ pier, and relocate one (1) existing boat lift with all associated poles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 13512 HOLLY LN UNIT A Parcel # 9590A in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: LARRY MICHAELS APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC PW 20-056 A request has been submitted to demo existing pier and install a 5’ x 17’ pier, and one (1) boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward extension of 17’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2806 PLOVER DR UNIT C Parcel # 4949 -2806C- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: KEVIN DUFOUR APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 20-057 A request has been submitted to install 40’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead, a 5’ x 15.5’ pier, one (1) boat lift with all associated poles, and two (2) 5.5’ x 11’ PWC floats with all associated poles, maximum channel ward extension of 17’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 134 52ND ST Parcel # 8430 -134 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: OTIS KIRK APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 20-058 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 18’ pier and two mooring poles, extend an existing 3’ x 19’ platform by 21’for a
AUGUST 28, 2020 total length of 40’, and install one (1) boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 154 NEWPORT BAY DR Parcel # 3597A-215 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: PERRY SPARR APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 20-059 A request has been submitted install one (1) boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward extension of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 705 MOORING RD UNIT 4 Parcel # 9369 -4 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: RENEE MAY APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 20-060 A request has been submitted to install a new 3’ x 17’ perpendicular pier on the northeast corner with two (2) associated mooring piles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 8904 RUSTY ANCHOR RD Parcel # 9079 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: BRIDGE POINT CONDO ASSN. APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DELAWARE PW 20-061 A request has been submitted to install a 2’ x 23’ pier extension to an existing pier, and install one (1) boat lift to accommodate two PWC’s with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward 35’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 3603 N CANAL ST UNIT 303 Parcel # 4326 -303 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: ATILIO GARCIA APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18390 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. RICHARDSON Notice is given that James Norman Richardson Sr., 8923 Worcester Hwy., Berlin, MD 21811, was on August 17, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Barbara A. Richardson who died on July 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 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 repre-
AUGUST 28, 2020 sentative 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. James Norman Richardson Sr. 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18389 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLORIA C. CUSIMANO AKA: GLORIA CABRINA CUSIMANO Notice is given that Frederick J. Cusimano, 33059 Capri Court, Ocean View, DE 19970, was on August 17, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Gloria C. Cusimano who died on January 20, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having 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 no-
PAGE 47
Ocean City Today / Public Notices tice, 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. Frederick J. Cusimano 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18398 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN MICHAEL BROWN JR. Notice is given that Jane McDonald Brown, 86 Windjammer Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on August 19, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of John Michael Brown, Jr. who died on July 16, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having 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. Jane McDonald Brown 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: September 10, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the front
yard setback to rebuild existing stair towers to meet building and lifesafety code, providing a minimum setback of 0.02’ (feet); and to provisions of Section 30-6553(c)(8)d requesting a variance to the required 15% plantable area with a mitigation at 3:1 if approved. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 21, Block 19 of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the south side of 52nd Street, and locally known as Beach Point Condominium, 7 52nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN TOWER CONSTRUCTION LLC – (BZA 2560 #20-09500009) 6:10 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(c) requesting a special yard exception to the front yard setback to allow the placement of a new dwelling unit a minimum of .5’ from the site line. Also, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11095(1)(a), requesting a variance to the requirements of Section 110422(1)(i) to allow less than 10’ between the sides of any two mobile homes or extensions thereof since the building code requires the new dwelling unit to have a sprinkler system. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 7B, Warrens Park Mobile Home Co-op Plat; further described as being located on the north side of Middle Way Lane, and locally known as 32 Middle Way Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: BAY CONTRACTING LLC – (BZA 2561 #2009500010) 6:20 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to reduce required parking by waiving 6 parking spaces. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 7A and 10, 25th Street Development of Ocean City, LLC, Lot Line Adjustment Plat; further described as the north side of 25th Street, and known locally as 212 25th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 25TH STREET TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT – (BZA 2562 #20-09400010)
OCEAN CITY TODAY
Legal Advertising 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net
PAGE 48
Ocean City Today / Public Notices
Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18399 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JANET L. P. MARTIN Notice is given that Nancy Lee Paul, 9534 Cropper Island Road, Newark, MD 21841, was on August 20, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Janet L. P. Martin who died on August 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 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. Nancy Lee Paul 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:
AUGUST 28, 2020
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18322 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF AURELIUS JAMES TAYLOR JR Notice is given that Aurelius James Taylor III, 606 E. College Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on August 20, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Aurelius James Taylor Jr. who died on March 29, 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. Aurelius James Taylor III 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: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
turned by the deadline to be accepted. Applications must be RECEIVED in the Berlin Town Hall per the following schedule: By MAIL: No later than 5:00 PM, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 In PERSON: No later than 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020 For an application or more information please call 410-641-4314 or email mbohlen@berlinmd.gov. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-8/20/2t _________________________________
Applications for candidacy along with other required forms may be picked up Monday-Friday at the Berlin Town Hall, 10 William St., Berlin, Maryland between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information please call 410-641-4314 or email mbohlen@berlinmd.gov. Completed applications must be returned by the deadlines above to be valid for the October 6, 2020 Election. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-8/20/1t _________________________________
Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 27, 2020 OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
Town of Berlin Public Notices
Town of Berlin
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
for 2020 Town of Berlin Elections For the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 for the offices of Mayor and of Council seats in Districts 2 and 3 and Atlarge: VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE for the 2020 Town of Berlin Elections is Friday, September 4, 2020. Eligible voters must be registered with the Worcester County Board of Elections to be able to vote in the Town of Berlin Municipal Elections. Voters qualified to register for Worcester County general elections shall be deemed qualified to vote in Town of Berlin elections, subject to the additional requirement of living within the Town of Berlin. You may register at the Worcester County Board of Elections at 100 Belt Street in Snow Hill, Maryland, during regular business hours, online at www.elections.state.md.us or you may register by mail, with the proper registration form. Forms can
be requested by calling 410-6321320, or may be picked up from many public locations, including the Berlin Town Hall. If you are already registered with Worcester County, you must notify the County Board of Elections Office of any changes in your name and address. Voters not registered with the Worcester County Board of Elections on or before the deadline will NOT be allowed to vote in the Berlin Election on October 6, 2020. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-8/20/1t _________________________________
Town of Berlin
CANDIDATE ABSENTEE VOTING FILING DEADLINES for 2020 Town of Berlin Elections APPLICATION For the Municipal Election to be AVAILABILITY Town of Berlin
for 2020 Town of Berlin Elections
For the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 for the offices of Mayor and of Council seats in Districts 2 and 3 and Atlarge: The Town of Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections will accept applications for Absentee Voting BEGINNING Friday, September 4, 2020. Applications will not be available before that date and must be re-
held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 for the offices of Mayor and of Council seats in Districts 2 and 3 and for the remainder of the term for the Atlarge Council seat: Notice is hereby given for the following Candidate Filing Deadlines: A. REGULAR Filing Deadline is 5:00 P.M. on Friday, September 4, 2020. B. WRITE-IN Candidate Filing Deadline is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to Sections 108-165 and 108-191 of the Code of the Town of Berlin, MD, the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to hear a Request for a Variance received from Ms. Jill Gray for the property known as 203 Broad Street to place a rear deck and stairs approximately 12 feet beyond the platted Building Restrictive Line, which represents an encroachment into the rear yard setback of 12 feet. OCD-8/20/1t _________________________________
Commentary
Ocean City Today Aug. 28, 2020
Page 49
Time to consider needed changes Starting with this week’s edition, we begin a series of articles on City Councilman Dennis Dare’s “Twenty-five Things to Do” white paper on restoring Ocean City to its former prominence as the place to vacation along the Mid-Atlantic seaboard. Rather than explain here what these articles entail, preferring to let the articles speak for themselves, a couple of questions do need to be answered. The most obvious one would be whether it’s fair to other City Council candidates for Dare to receive this free publicity should he decide to seek re-election. Our response is that anyone who wishes to create their own well-researched multi-faceted plan for Ocean City’s renewal is welcome to provide it to us for the same treatment. That absence of such considerations — the strategic plans that have been developed by city officials aren’t the same thing — has been one of Ocean City’s problems. Too much time has been spent on reacting to immediate concerns instead of acting to avoid bigger problems in the future. That leads us to the second question of why we feel it’s important for Dare’s ideas to be presented and, hopefully, discussed publicly. Given the increasingly disrespectful, dangerous and unlawful behavior Ocean City has suffered in the past few years, it is evident that the resort is caught in a tug-of-war between quantity and quality, and short-term success versus long-term prosperity. As is obvious this year especially, with the crippling effect of covid-19, quantity has been the driving force of Ocean City’s game plan for years. It has gotten resort businesses through one summer after another, but it also has created some enduring problems, such as a decline in the quality of the summer crowd and the problems that engenders. We need to take a long, hard look at where we are and where we’re going, and there’s no better time to do that than after one of the resort’s worst summers in history. We are not endorsing everything Dare says, yet anyway. But we are endorsing his realization that things need to change.
Ocean City Today P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 Phone: 410-723-6397 / Fax: 410-723-6511.
EDITOR ............................................ Stewart Dobson MANAGING EDITOR ................................ Lisa Capitelli STAFF WRITERS .................. Greg Ellison, Joshua Kim, ........................................Elizabeth Bonin, Ally Lanasa ASSISTANT PUBLISHER .......................... Elaine Brady ACCOUNT MANAGERS.......... Mary Cooper, Vicki Shrier CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS MANAGER .... Nancy MacCubbin SENIOR DESIGNER ................................ Susan Parks GRAPHIC ARTISTS ................ Kelly Brown, Kyle Phillips PUBLISHER........................................ Christine Brown ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ...................... Gini Tufts Ocean City Today is published weekly by FLAG Publications, Inc. at 8200 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Ocean City Today is available by subscription at $150 a year. Visit us on the Web at www.oceancitytoday.com. Copyright 2020
Sing a song of boredom The self-isolation imposed by this wholly unnecessary and inconvenient pandemic has left By Stewart Dobson me so starved for Editor contact with the outside world that I have begun to miss people I don’t even like. That is saying something, when you wouldn’t mind sitting down for a cup of coffee with someone who’s invitation to chat normally would cause you to weigh that against spending a quiet afternoon at home sticking your toes in the electric pencil sharpener. In the meantime, most of us cope with the boredom any way we can. I, for instance, have taken up composing and singing my own little songs, nearly all of which involve lyrics of questionable value. I usually perform these originals in the kitchen in an attempt to get a laugh from my audience of one, who lately has developed a knack for remembering something she has to do elsewhere. It could have something to do with the fact that I don’t write music, and have found it a whole lot easier to adapt my lyrics to one tune, which, as it happens, sounds suspiciously like the Oscar Meyer wiener jingle. Here’s one of my PG efforts (sung to the tune of, “I wish I was an Oscar Meyer wiener …”).
PUBLIC EYE
“I have a little dog whose name is Blackie, Who likes to play and run and jump and roll, She’s a truly lovely pet, The best that you can get, But would make an even better casserole.
As wonderful as that song is, singing at home does have a downside, especially if you’re bellowing something that, for obvious reasons, is not included in the Great American Songbook. As I mentioned earlier, my performances almost always take place in the kitchen, next to a kitchen sink window that, in my neighborhood, is about two feet away from the house next door. That being said, it is always wise to check the windows, doors and all other portals to the outside world before launching into any song that: 1.) Would toast your marshmallows before the campfire is even lit; or 2.) Is just plain stupid. I tend to forget to do that myself, as was the unfortunate case when my household audience said something about smothering me in my sleep as I hit the first note of “I wish I lived up in old Nantucket …” “Okay,” I replied. “Here’s something different for you. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’ As sung by Elmer Fudd.” “… O’er the wand of the fwee-e-e-e-e and the home of the bwa-a-a-a-ve! Pway ball!” Then came the voice from the other room: “You do realize the window’s open, right?” “Heh-heh. Yeah, of course,” I lied. “Heh-heh,” came another voice from outside the window. Followed by another, “heh, heh” from the other room. “Heard you, didn’t he? Heh, heh, heh, heh.” Did I mention I’ll be moving back to the office as soon as possible? I think the time is right, so, please, if we don’t like each other, stop by for some conversation. It’ll be great. And I won’t be singing.
PAGE 50
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City History Week will feature abundance of events By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) The week of Oct. 10-17 is officially Ocean City History Week, and during an era of extreme trials and tribulations, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will do everything in its power to document the good, the bad and everything covid-19 related. “I just want to say, as president of the board, I want to convey to you that the board feels that history is so important,” museum board President Nancy Howard said during last week’s City Council meeting. “It’s a vital element to our resort community and it provides added amenities for both tourists and residents.” Although celebrating history week this year would be different, Howard said the museum would remain dutiful in its efforts to document Ocean City’s story. “Interestingly enough, we will be recording what is happening in this incredibly special year,” Howard said. “It’s what the museum does — we gather information, we gather artifacts, we gather whatever we can to have a record of what our town went through this year.” One change this year will be the cancelation of the third-annual his-
tory home tour. Yet, many other activities remain on schedule, Howard said. For instance, the museum was taking nominations for its annual Spirit Award, which recognizes a person or organization that has made an effort to preserve the resort’s cultural or natural history. Last year’s award went to Hunter “Bunk” Mann for his book, “Ghosts in the Surf.” Nominations can be mailed to the museum at P.O. Box 603, Ocean City, Maryland 21843 or online at https://www.ocmuseum.org/supportus/spiritaward. Entries must be no more than 500 words long. “If you are a Delmarva local, we are offering free admission for the entire week of history week,” Howard said. On Oct. 10, Anna Dolle Bushnell, co-owner of Dolle’s Candyland, will be holding a book signing at the museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for her new book, “Dolle’s Candyland, Inc.,” and the book will be available for purchase in the museum’s gift shop. The following day, the museum will do a live broadcast of its, “Pieces of Our Past,” program, which will feature never-before-seen artifacts. In partnership with the Worcester
Y L I DA
N 6:00 E P O to 0 0 : 0 1
Oct. 10-17 is Ocean City History Week and this year the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, located on the Boardwalk next to the inlet parking lot, will host a series of activities.
County Library in Ocean City on 100th Street, the museum will host a tour of the museum to give people a glimpse into the life of a U.S. LifeSaving Service keeper on Oct. 12. Also that day will be a discussion of the book, “In the Heart of the Sea.” On Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at the library, there will be a screening of the film, “Ash Wednesday Storm,” which documents the storm of 1962. “We will stage opportunities for folks to take photos, selfies, with a fall theme in front of the shark display and the anchor,” Howard said. At 1p.m. Monday through Friday,
the museum will host a free program called, “History of our Surfman,” which will present the equipment used by keepers during rescue missions. The program will be held in the museum’s boat room. Howard also promoted the museum’s new website, where visitors may find a virtual tour of the museum, as well as a new exhibit called, “A Feminine Touch.” “It’s the story of the women who have had a hand in shaping the town,” Howard said. Visit ocmuseum.org for more information and event registration.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 51
Ocean City Today
Four employees back, bailiff still sick with covid-19 virus By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Four Ocean City district courthouse employees quarantined over the last two weeks are back at work this week, according to the Maryland Judiciary Administrative Office of the Courts in Annapolis. Last week, employees told Ocean City Today that a bailiff had tested positive for covid-19 the week prior. Several of the employees expressed concerns over alleged miscommunication and a seeming indifference toward mitigating the spread of the virus. Last Monday, only two employees at the time had been placed on quarantine, which concerned two other employees who had also come into contact with the bailiff. Two days later, those employees were apparently asked to isolate, after a judiciary spokeswoman told Ocean City Today that four employees had
been quarantined. As of this week, the bailiff remains the only employee not working. Several employees also said last week that a memo had been issued stating the courthouse would be cleaned the weekend before, but no such cleaning had been done. “I ended up cleaning the office myself,” an employee previously told Ocean City Today. A spokeswoman said that the courthouse has been sanitized in addition to the regularly scheduled cleaning. The courthouse has implemented covid-19 safety protocols, such as a health screening of all visitors, shields at the security desk, social distancing signs and capacity limits. When asked if the courthouse would implement additional protocols, “The covid-19 protocols are in place,” a spokeswoman said. “All pro-
JOSH KIM/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Four Ocean City district court employees returned to work this week after being quarantined because a bailiff tested positive for covid-19 two weeks ago.
tocols were followed. They include the cleaning of the courthouse building and contacting the local health department to implement contact tracing.” The courthouse remains open and will not be closed, as it does not need to be shut down, the spokeswoman
said. “The cleaning and sanitization of the building has occurred after normal court business hours,” she said. “All employees and visitors are masked at all times and social distancing is in place.”
S U P P O R T YO U R LO C A L R E S TA U R A N T S ! RESTAURANTS C A R R Y O U T, D E L I V E R Y & C U R B S I D E P I C K U P W W W. O C E A N C I T Y T O D AY. C O M
M arketplace
PAGE 52
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
Book captures teacher’s legacy By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Stephanie Fowler, author and owner of Salt Water Media, a self-publishing company in Berlin, is set to release “Chasing Alice,” a book about the dangers of isolation and domestic violence through the focus of a beloved English teacher, Alice Davis, who was murdered by her husband in 2011. “I knew at some point I would have to write about this because … frequently, writing about it is my way of coming to S. Fowler terms with how I understand my experience,” Fowler said. “So, I always kind of knew at some point I would write about her just because I felt I had so much inside. There were so many memories, so much emotion connected to her and what happened.” Between 2013 and 2014, Fowler considered writing a longform nonfiction essay to honor the legacy of Davis. “Once I got my Freedom of Information Act paperwork together and got all the documents for the police files, I realized that the story was bigger than 8,000 to 10,000 words,” Fowler said. For the past six years, she has been
working on the book that is part memoir, true crime and biography. “I wouldn’t say I’ve been working on it steadily for six years because in the middle of that my mom needed a kidney transplant, so I had to push pause on the book because I had to do a kidney transplant with my mom,” Fowler said. “Then, I got married and, of course, that pushed pause on the project. Then, a couple months after I got married, my wife and I were in a terrible car accident. My wife had about a year of recovery from that.” Fowler’s research for the book included interviews with Davis’ two sisters, Barrie Parsons Tilghman and Ellen Hitch, her stepdaughter, her husband’s sister, law enforcement officials, her fellow teachers, her former students, her two neighbors and her childhood best friend. “Part of my job I felt was tracking down all these different memories and different pieces of her and kind of collect them together into a portrait,” Fowler said. Fowler added that the title, “Chasing Alice,” came to her early in the writing process while conducting research and interviews. “I felt like I was chasing her,” she said. “I felt like I was chasing her through other people’s memories. I felt like I was chasing her through the pa-
perwork. I felt like I was chasing her through photographs.” To learn more about Davis, Fowler was also chasing after the truth. Davis was a private person with an elusive narrative, she added. “People didn’t realize what she must have been going through,” Fowler said. “People began to understand that maybe things were harder for her than what they knew and what they assumed.” Davis’ murder greatly affected the community because she was “a pillar of light” despite the dark reality of domestic violence. “She was a teacher who had a great influence on her students, and so her loss was really felt as a community loss,” Fowler said. “She was the kind of teacher that she inspired you, she encouraged you, she pushed you. You could always look back and credit her with helping you to be a better version of yourself. “There are people who have gone on to be writers and authors and teachers themselves and look back and credit her with moving them in that direction,” she continued. Fowler was one of many students whose lives were changed through a relationship with Davis. “She was someone that I developed a very real, deep, sincere affection for. I loved her,” Fowler said. Davis taught Fowler AP English during her senior year at Parkside High School in Salisbury. “She saw that I loved to write, and she nurtured that,” Fowler said. “Also, she was someone that I could feel safe with. I always say she kind of took me under her wing like a mother hen.” Fowler admits that she endured several challenges throughout her final year of high school, including her mother’s failing health, athletics and a rigorous academic course load. “Alice Davis was the only person in my life, who noticed that I was struggling,” she said. Crossword answers from page 70
Fowler graduated from Parkside High School in 1997 and went on to further her education at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where she won the Sophie Kerr Prize in 2001. The Sophie Kerr Prize is the nation’s largest undergraduate literary award. For over 50 years, the award is given to a graduating senior at Washington College, who has demonstrated literary promise. “That night, I remember I got home, and I raced into my mom’s kitchen, and I grabbed the phone book to call [Davis],” Fowler said. “She was the first person I called.” Davis then asked Fowler to come speak to her students. Flashforward a decade to Labor Day Weekend in 2011 when Davis went missing. At the time, Fowler said she was working for her mother’s ambulance company in Salisbury in the human resources department. “I came to work [on Tuesday], and I heard two women in our building office talking about a teacher at Parkside had gone missing,” Fowler said. Then, her younger sister called to confirm that Davis was the missing teacher. “I knew immediately something was wrong,” she added. “It didn’t make sense that she would go missing.” In the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, Davis’ husband, Jess Davis, murdered her and then dumped her body in the woods off Loretto Road near a church in Princess Anne. “Then, he went home and concocted this story about how she had driven to Walmart, and she had never come home,” Fowler said. By Wednesday evening, Davis’ husband committed suicide as the police were closing in on him as the prime suspect. See STORY Page 55
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 53
Ocean City Today
COVID 19 MASKS AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS MANY CHOICES TO CHOOSE FROM!
70 Rehoboth Avenue 1st Street Station Rehoboth 302-567-5637
NO MEDICAL CARD NEEDED!
OC Square Shopping Center 118th Street Ocean City 410-213-4656
www.cbdsupplymd.com
PAGE 54
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
BUZZING, FLYING AND JUMPING AROUND WORCESTER COUNTY
NANCY MACCUBBIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY
A hummingbird moth samples the sweet nectar of a periwinkle flower.
STEWART DOBSON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
A swamp darner dragonfly rests on a sill between chasing its dinner of other winged insects.
LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
A meadow katydid is unfazed by the activity surrounding it during the early morning at Northside Park.
STEWART DOBSON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
After living years underground, a cicada emerges from its exoskeleton for an adult life of several weeks.
NANCY MACCUBBIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Water droplets glisten on a grasshopper as it rests on a coneflower.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 55
Ocean City Today
Story warns readers about domestic violence Continued from Page 52 Davis’ body was soon discovered by church members who were going to burn trash in burn barrels in the woods, and the police swiftly came to a conclusion about the crime, Fowler said. Shortly after, a memorial service was held for Davis at Parkside High School, where Fowler gave a speech. Then, she gave a eulogy at the funeral on Oct. 8, 2011. “I think the thing that I could not reconcile then and the thing that I can still not reconcile now is the fact that
such a kind, sweet, smart, loving, good person had such a cruel, brutal, awful ending,” Fowler said. Fowler hopes readers take away a fuller portrait of Davis, not simply a statistic of a murder victim. “I always disliked it that she was kind of connected or remembered for her worst day,” she said. “So, what I hope with the book is that people will see more than what her worst day was. They will see that she was a kind person, that she was a caring person, that she was a selfless, dedicated teacher who inspired and challenged her stu-
dents.” Fowler also hopes to dispel rumors about Davis’ murder. Lastly, Fowler aims to educate readers about the red flags of domestic violence through Davis’ narrative. “These things can end in the worst possible way,” she said. “So, I guess maybe there is part of me that hopes her story can maybe be a cautionary tale for someone else.” Fowler includes a list of local and national domestic violence resources in the back of the book as well. “Chasing Alice” will be on sale at
The Greyhound Independent Bookstore and Fine Art Gallery in Berlin and Sundial Books in Chincoteague, Virginia, in September. Pre-orders are currently available through Salt Water Media’s website, https://www.saltwatermedia.com/. Paperback copies are $17.99 and hardcover copies are $24.99. An e-book version will be accessible later. In addition, “Chasing Alice” will be available on Amazon in November. For more information, watch the book trailer on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PKvEZQhjvyM.
*NO MONEY DOWN Financing Available For Up To 24 Months OR $
1000
INSTANT REBATE Call Today! 410-289-1283
PAGE 56
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
Mariners rescued near Ocean City (Aug. 28, 2020) The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued six mariners after their boat caught fire approximately three miles south of Ocean City last Thursday. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Maryland-National Capital Region command center received notification via VHF Ch. 16 from the owner of the 54-foot cruiser yacht, No Filter, that a fire had broken out on board and all six mariners were abandoning ship.
Several boaters in the area also contacted the command center to notify them that the boat had become engulfed in flames. Sector Maryland-NCR watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat boat crew from Coast Guard Station Ocean City to the scene. Crewmembers from the fishing vessel Smugglers Point arrived on scene first after overhearing the dis-
tress call and safely recovered all six individuals. Station Ocean City crewmembers arrived on scene shortly after, transferred five individuals aboard and transported them back to the station. The owner of No Filter stayed behind to await Tow Boat U.S. crews and prepare to conduct salvage operations. All six boaters were wearing their lifejackets. No injuries were reported.
PHOTOS COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD DISTRICT 5
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued six mariners after their boat caught fire approximately three miles south of Ocean City last Thursday.
Why You SHOULD Advertise with Community Newspapers:
1
CREDIBILITY: Readers deem community newspapers to be a credible source of information – for both news and advertising content.
2
TARGETED: Community newspapers target those most interested in local businesses and services – those most likely to respond.
3
IMMEDIACY OF MESSAGE: Community newspapers bring the immediacy of your message and thousands of page views.
4
STRONG READERSHIP: Unlike regional daily newspapers, community newspaper readership is growing for both news and advertising content.
5
EASE OF USE: 72% of residents prefer reading advertisements in their local paper than online.
6
LOCAL CONTENT: No other media, including social media sources, can provide the hyper-local news and information easily found as in community newspapers.
7
COST-EFFECTIVE REACH: Community newspapers bring your message to more people at one of the lowest costs per thousand of any media.
8
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Your advertising is handled by local account executives who know their communities and will help advise you.
9
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY: Local newspapers are rated as one of the best means of connecting people and their communities by providing the news & information important to reader’s everyday lives.
10
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Local newspapers have long supported business efforts in their communities – not only helping to publicize local businesses and organizations but also by championing growth and prosperity.
The Coast’s Leading News Source
#1 Paper In Ocean Pines For News & Information
www.OceanCityToday.com
www.Baysideoc.com
410-723-6397
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 57
Ocean City Today
OPEN DAILY - NOW HIRING
FREE MASK No Purchase Necessary BEACH CHAIRS starting at $
7
99
LADIES SWIMSUITS NEW 2020 ARRIVALS
TEE SHIRTS, SHORTS & HOODIES Infants to 6XL
ALL OCEAN CITY LOCATIONS NOW OPEN Route 50 5th St.
10th St. 25th St.
46th St. 58th St.
76th St. 94th St.
125th St. 140th St.
118th St.
PAGE 58
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners made the following decisions during their meeting last Tuesday:
MAASA The commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the Ocean City Council and mayor and Worcester County to continue an agreement with the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance and We Build You Play Sports Group. The alliance stages the United States Specialty Sports Association Eastern World Series and the Beachfest Volleyball Tournament with We Build You Play. Worcester’s annual contribution to the alliance’s budget is about $6,000. The bid fees average to $10,315 a year for Eastern Nationals and $620 for Beachfest. The fees are paid based on hotel room stays, not fields played on. According to Tom Perlozzo, director of recreation and parks, economic development and tourism, the only difference between this agreement and the old one is that this one will incen-
tivize promoters to register teams from outside a 60-mile radius.
Rooftops The commissioners approved a bid recommendation for Vertex Roof Contractors to replace the roofs on both the Snow Hill Commission on Aging and Animal Control buildings. The company will complete the project for $206,392. John Tustin, director of public works, said that Vertex was the only company that bid for the project. He attributed this to an overabundance of work, covid-19 backlogs and a employee shortage. Assigned funds have enough for the project.
Blacktop Allan Meyers won the bid to resurface 12.16 miles of county roadway. It will complete the work for $63.50 per ton at a total of $836,930. John Tustin, director of public works, recommended adding 2.44 extra miles to the project since the bid was lower than expected, and an extra $163,070 was available. The FY21 operating budget general fund had $1 million with which to work.
GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Swimmers beat the heat at the Mumford’s Landing pool earlier this summer, which remains open along with the Swim & Racquet Club facility through Labor Day, with the Yacht Club pool extended for weekends in September based on staffing availability. The Sports Core pool is currently closed for semiannual cleaning and is slated to reopen Sept. 7.
Ocean Pines pools remain open despite low staffing Aquatics employee tested positive for coronavirus last week, sent home two weeks By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Staffing challenges are mounting for Ocean Pines Aquatics after an employee tested positive for coronavirus last week. Last Friday, the OPA announced an aquatics staff member who last worked on Aug. 20 had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “We have notified employees believed to have had close contact with the affected employee directly, and asked them not to report to work for 14 days,” the OPA said in a press release. Unrelated to covid-19, the Beach Club pool was briefly shuttered last Friday but is set to reopen tomorrow. Matt Ortt Companies cofounder Ralph DeAngelus said the short-term closure was tied to personnel issues. “The Beach Club is wide open,” he said. “They were going to close the pool, but it’s not going to close now. “It was more about staffing,” he said. “They have since found staffing to come back and they’re going to be able to reopen it on Friday through the remainder of the summer.” Also coinciding with the covid-19 test announcement was a decision to close the Sports Core pool on Aug. 21 for semiannual cleaning and draining, with the facility slated to reopen Sept. 7.
The Sports Core offices remain open for class registration from Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and noon. Swim classes at the Sports Core Pool get underway on Sept. 7. Based on staffing availability, the OPA announced that pool facilities at Mumford’s Landing and the Swim & Racquet Club would remain open through Labor Day, with the Yacht Club pool also open for weekends in September. The OPA statement also advised patrons to remain vigilant in following state issued health safety guidelines. “It is important to continue practicing sound hygiene practices by frequently washing hands thoroughly, maintaining six feet of separation between others, and wearing masks when indoors or when social distancing is not possible,” the release said. Regardless of Beach Club pool operations, DeAngelus said food and drink options never took a pause. “The Beach Club restaurant and bar will have never closed,” he said. “It’s going to remain open though Labor Day.” DeAngelus said despite the dwindling number of days left for patrons to visit the Beach Club, the remaining time is crucial for the bottom line. “It’s been a rough summer,” he said. “We need every last day of that business at the Beach Club.” For updated pool availability information, call the Sports Core office at 410-641-5255.
Local News • Enter tainment • Spor ts Classifieds • Obituaries • Business Legals • Calendar • Lifestyle • Opinion www ww.oceancity itytoday. t d y.com
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
WORLD WAR II
Result of Second Vienna Award by treaty announced By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, the result of the Second Vienna Award was announced. Although this award resolved little, it arose from one of the treaties imposed upon the defeated countries after World War I. Much has been written about the problems caused by the Treaty of Versailles, which was imposed upon the defeated German nation after World War I. However, that was not the only treaty that caused problems. After “The War To End All Wars,” the Austro-Hungarian Empire was separated into three nations — Czechoslovakia, Austria and Hungry. Other parts were distributed to Poland and the Kingdoms of Yugoslavia and Rumania. This was accomplished by the Treaty of St. Germain with Austria and the Treaty of Trianon with Hungary. The latter treaty was so named because it was executed in the Grand Trianon Palace, built by King Louis XIV, in Versailles, France, on June 4, 1920. When World War I began, the Austrian Emperor, Franz Joseph I, was also the King of Hungary, and each nation had its own parliament, as well as its own territory. In addition, the emperor was also the King of Bohemia and Moravia, and of Croatia, which also had its own parliament. Pursuant to the Treaty of Trianon, Transylvania was transferred from Hungary to Romania. Transylvania had been a part of Hungary, since 1003, except for a period of 100 years when it was ruled by the Turks. In 1916, after being promised Transylvania in The Treaty of Bucharest, the Kingdom of Romania entered the war on the side of the Allies but was quickly defeated. However, since the Allies ultimately prevailed, Romania received the promised reward for its trouble. The Treaty of Trianon left the Kingdom of Hungary, bereft of two-thirds of its territory and inhabitants, and without five of its 10 most populous cities. At the time, Transylvania was an area of 39,460 square miles. The population of Transylvania in 1920 exceeded 5.2 million, of which a little more than half were Romanians, with a third being Hungarians, and Germans comprising 10 percent. With the incorporation of Transylvania into the Kingdom of Romania came “Romanianization.” In addition, the large estates of the Hungarian nobility were expropriated and the lands
Crowds throw flowers to welcome the Hungarian troops into Kézdivásárhely
distributed to Romanian peasants. In the summer of 1940, the Kingdoms of Hungary and Romania appeared headed toward war, as Hungary sought to emulate Germany and continue its efforts to undo the Treaty of Trianon, which had begun two years earlier with the First Vienna Award. The armies of both kingdoms began to mass along their common border. The German Führer realized that such a war would block Germany from her main source of oil at the Romanian oil fields of Ploieşti. Such a war might also encourage the Soviets to occupy all of Romania. On July 26, Romania’s Prime Minister, Ion Gigurtu and its Foreign Minister, Mihai Manoilescu, met the German Führer and the Reich’s Foreign Minister, Joachim von Ribbentrop at the Berghof in Obersalzberg, Germany. The Romanians were “advised” to reach an accommodation with Hungary. The following day, the two Romanians met the Italian Duce and his son-in-law, Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano, in Rome, who reinforced the German “advice.” Negotiations were begun on Aug. 16, 1940, but resolved nothing and by Aug. 28 the situation had become so threatening that, on Sept. 1, the Germans readied eight divisions to seize the Romanian oil fields in the event of war between the two kingdoms. Meanwhile, the Hungarians and Romanians were ordered to submit to an arbitration to be conducted by the German and Italian foreign ministers. This was the second time the Hungarians had participated in an arbitration presided over by the Italian and German foreign ministers at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna. The result of the First Vienna Award, in 1938, was favorable to the Hungarians. Then the other party was Czecho-Slovakia, and the Kingdom of Hungary received a substantial chunk of Slovakia, which, like Transylvania, had also been a part of the Kingdom of Hungary prior to the Treaty of Trianon. When the arbitrators announced
the award on Aug. 30, 1940, the Romanian Foreign Minister, Mihai Manoilescu, fainted, falling across the table on which the agreement was being signed. He only regained consciousness after physicians had administered camphor. Approximately half of Transylvania was transferred from the Kingdom of Romania to the Kingdom of Hungary. It was known as Northern Transylvania and comprised a little more than 16,600 square miles, with a population of about 2.5 million, a little more than half of whom were Hungarian. Most of the rest were Romanian. Romania was given 14 days to evacuate Northern Transylvania. On Sept. 5, the First Hungarian Army, under the command of Lt. Gen. Vilmos Nagi, crossed the border, even though the two weeks had not elapsed. The transfer was not without incident. On Sept. 9, in the village of Tresnea between 87 and 263 people were killed by Hungarian soldiers, in what has come to be known as “The Massacre of Tresnea.” Another incident occurred at the village of Ip, on Sept. 13, when 158 were killed. At the same time, as the Royal Romanian Army left, it destroyed some installations and documents. On Sept. 10, 1940, astride a white charger, Gen. Nagi led his army into the City of Marosvásáhely. Today, it is the 16th largest city in Romania with a population of 145,000. In Romanian, the city’s name is Târgu Mureş. For his work in protecting the Jews of Hungary, the general was named one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” in 1965 and his name can be found on the Wall of Honor in the Garden of the Righteous at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, along with that of Oskar Schindler, of “Schindler’s List.” His Serene Highness, the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Adm. Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya, for the second time in as many years, took the salute from soldiers of the Royal Hungarian Army as they marched through Continued on Page 60
PAGE 59
PAGE 60
Ocean City Today
AUGUST 28, 2020
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 59 the capital of lands that were formerly, and now once again, part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In this case, the city was Cluj. The Hungarian name was Kolozsvár. The population was 114,000, of which 85 percent were Hungarian. Today, the population is 309,000, of which less than 20 percent are Hungarian. Of note for basketball fans is the fact that former Washington Bullet, 7-foot, 7-inch Gheorghe Mureşan, was from Cluj. Next week: Romanian Conducător, Marshal Ion Antonescu Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com. ALLY LANASA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
LOCKS OF LOVE Over the years, people have left locks on the fence of the Ocean City Fishing Pier at the inlet, which generally is a symbol of a couple’s unbreakable love.
Community Church in Pines holds outdoor movie nights
Goody Bag for first 100 Runners and first Dogs who register. There will be Prizes for the Top Fundraiser, Cutest Dressed Animal, and for randomly selected registered runners. A $500 Sponsorship will include your logo on the back of the race shirt. Make sure to take a picture of yourself and tag us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BelieveInTmw.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Looking to provide family-friendly entertainment options during the covid-19 pandemic, the Community Church at Ocean Pines has launched “Outdoor Movie Nights” on Fridays through the end of September. Senior Pastor Rev. Dale Brown said after an earlier trial run the Community Church, at 11227 Racetrack Rd., presented “Toy Story” for a small group of socially distanced families last Friday. “It’s just a way for us to say thank you and offering something fun for families to do,” he said. “There’s never any charge attached [but] if someone wanted to give something that’s fine.” Movies are projected on a large screen situated on the back end of the church next to the playground area beginning at 8 p.m. “We’re going to go through the end of September with the exception of
Labor Day Weekend because there’s a lot of stuff going on,” he said. The next cinematic selection is “The Polar Express” on Aug. 28, with additional films including “Courageous” on Sept. 11 and “Facing the Giants” on Sept. 18. One more movie date is set for Sept. 25, although the screening selection has yet to be announced. “We have to figure out a movie for that last week,” he said. “We’re hoping if the weather stays nice we can run into October.” The no-cost event is open to the public with ample space outside on the lawn for social distancing. Attendees are invited to bring chair, blankets, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. “It’s gone well. We wish obviously more people were there, but it’s really just a way for us of saying this is a gift to the community,” he said. “Just a word of thanks and an expression of our appreciation for the support from everybody.”
AUGUST 28, 2020
Local health dept. seeking proposals for tobacco control (Aug. 28, 2020) After receiving Cigarette Restitution Funds through the state, The Worcester County Health Department is requesting proposals to address tobacco control and enforcement. Community-based organizations, churches, private entities, nonprofits and workplaces are invited to apply. Projects can include public awareness, community outreach, education, recruitment and referral to tobacco cessation, advocacy, tobacco retailer education, promotion of tobacco cessation among pregnant women and other health-related activities. Tobacco control may address the reduction of smoking, prevention of smoking or environmental change strategies which may include tobacco retailer education. A virtual mini-grant orientation session will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Worcester County Health Department, 6040 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill. Those who plan to attend the orientation session should email Crystal Bell, the chronic disease and tobacco supervisor for the local health department, at crystal.bell1@maryland.gov. Applications must be returned to the health department by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. A review team of local citizens will evaluate the applications and awards will be made after Oct. 23, ranging from $1,000-$2,000. For more information or to request an application packet, call Worcester County Health Department Prevention Services at 410-6321100 ext. 1108. www.oceancitytoday.com
PAGE 61
Ocean City Today
REAL ESTATE REPORT
Adverse-market fee to start Sept. 1 By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Earlier this month, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced plans to impose a new 0.5 percent adverse-market fee on mortgage refinances starting Sept. 1. In most cases, this would cost homeowners thousands of dollars in additional fees to be able to refinance their mortgages. The National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta, a broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco, issued the following statement in response: “This is very disappointing and the absolute wrong policy at the wrong
time. This fee could cost homeowners thousands of dollars, which will destabilize the market and take away opportunity. It also directly contravenes the administration’s own directives for federal agencies to do no harm to homeowners during the coronavirus crisis.” Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a key role in the secondary mortgage market, which is crucial in providing capital for mortgage lending. During the housing finance sector’s collapse, private capital withdrew from having a significant, competing role with the GSEs. Without the government’s support of the GSEs and FHA-insured loans, which currently constitutes a large portion of the market space, there would be almost no capital available for mort-
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Awarded Becker Morgan Group has been named a Best of Houzz award recipient for 2020 for both residential design and service. The annual awards recognize the top-rated home professionals and most popular designs on Houzz by category and area, spanning across the country and around the world. Becker Morgan Group provides architecture and engineering services with offices in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. For more information, visit www.beckermorgan.com.
Recognition The Ocean City Development Corporation’s 2020 Awards Program recognized the Town of Ocean City Downtown Public Works Facility as a
winner in the New Public Facility Construction award category. This project was successfully completed by the design/build partnership between Delmarva Veteran Builders and Becker Morgan Group. The design/build team worked closely with the Town of Ocean City to design a facility harmonizing with the aesthetics of the downtown neighborhood. The materials, colors and building details were carefully selected in accordance with the OCDC downtown design standards. The building includes staff offices, tram storage and maintenance area, service bay, tractor storage, and workshop. Parking for staff and town vehicles, fueling station and emergency generator are all accommodated on the site.
gage lending. Malta further clarified that imposing this new fee would ultimately hurt homebuyers in underserved markets. “It is especially troubling since the GSE’s use their profits from refinances to support homebuyers in underserved markets-meaning those communities already suffering the most will be harmed the most by this action,” Malta said. “Home values and residential real estate are a rock for the American economy right now. We should do everything we can to lower costs for households during this crisis, not make homeownership more expensive.” – Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
Smith Island Cruise
Take the smoothest ride to Smith Island aboard the “Chelsea Lane Ty Tyler” Leaves Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD Thursday through Sunday 12:30pm
FREE G N PARKI
2 OFF
$
CODE O CT20
Like e us s
ISLAND AMENITIIES •Bayside Inn Restau urant Known for its famouss Crab Cakes and Smith Island Cake
•Golf Cart & Bicycle Rentals •Museum & Gift Sh hops Directions:
Rt. 413 to Crisfield d Turn left after Fire De Tu ept. Stop at Capt. Tyler’s M Motel for cruise tickets.
Reservations Requiired!
410-425-27 771
Purchase your tickets on nline at www.smithislandcruisess.com
PAGE 62
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
OCMC to host 62nd Labor Day tournament By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 62nd Labor Day White Marlin Tournament kicks off next weekend with a new category added. This year, the Marlin Club has included a Heaviest White Marlin division. The minimum size to be eligible to weigh a billfish is 70 inches. Limit of one boated billfish per boat per day. It was added to hopefully draw more participation in the tournament, said Jim Giles, event co-chair with Gary Stamm. The response has been “extremely positive,” Giles said. There are three added entry-level calcuttas in the division - $200, $300 and $500. Final registration for the tournament, the resort’s longest-running fishing competition, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Ocean City Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. One representative from each team. Social distancing and masks required. Teams can also register in advance by calling the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613. The captains’ meeting will be virtual this year because of covid-19. Seventy-five percent of the entry fee will be returned in guaranteed prize money. The tournament is open to both Marlin Club boat members and nonmembers.
The cost to participate is $500 per boat. Anglers are eligible to fish two of three days: Friday, Sept. 4, Saturday, Sept. 5 and/or Sunday, Sept. 6. “Fishing is good right now, the last two-three weeks particularly the billfish fishing,” Giles said. Participants can leave from either the Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. One hundred points will be awarded for each released white marlin, sailfish and spearfish. Anglers will earn 150 points for blue marlin released. Added entry-level calcuttas, or wagering pools, which range in cost from $200 to $500, for billfish release are available. In addition, anglers can sign up for the daily billfish release division, which costs $500 to enter. Winner takes all. A billfish release calcutta for boats 34 feet and smaller is also available. It costs $500 to enter and is winner takes all. A Master Angler Award, newly named in honor of William O. Fenwick, former OCMC board member and Labor Day tournament co-chair for over a decade, will be presented to the person who self-hooks and releases the most billfish. “He’s a Marlin Club member and he’s been fishing 40-plus years,” Giles said. “He’s extremely dedicated to the club and to fishing, so we wanted to name it in his honor.” Giles will be fishing in the tournament with Fenwick, as well as Jim Motsko, di-
rector of the White Marlin Open, and Jim Frack on Pat Svehla’s boat, Grande Pez. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. There are also divisions for heaviest meatfish (tuna and dolphin) brought to the scale. The anglers who boat the three heaviest tuna (yellowfin, big eye or longfin) and dolphin will win prize money. Added entry-level calcuttas for meatfish cost $200, $300 and $500.
The minimum qualifying weight for tuna is 30 pounds and 10 pounds for dolphin. Daily catches will be weighed at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City from 6-8 p.m. Last year, 22 boats participated and $39,970 was paid out to the winners. For more information, call the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.
Volunteers needed for program (Aug. 28, 2020) The Lower Shore Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is expanding its efforts to represent the interests of abused and neglected children. The program is seeking qualified adults to serve as CASA volunteers. Trained members of the community are appointed by a Family Court judge to be a voice for Worcester County’s abused and neglected children in court proceedings. The CASA volunteer conducts an independent investigation into the child’s life and provides information and recommendations to the judge. CASA volunteers work with attorneys, social workers and family members to attain a safe and permanent home for each child. CASA volunteers have varied professional, educational and ethnic back-
grounds. They are selected based on their objectivity, competence and commitment. Each volunteer accepted into the program must complete 30 hours of initial training. Casework supervision is provided by a full-time program coordinator. “I think there is a common misconception that abuse and neglect is a byproduct of growing up in a low socioeconomic status, and the truth is that like so many of our societal ills, child neglect does not discriminate, and it cuts across all races and socioeconomic levels,” said CASA Volunteer Coordinator Bonnie Northeimer. CASA is actively recruiting volunteers for a class that is forming now. For additional information, email bnortheimer@gowoyo.org, call 410-6414598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.
OPEN HOUSES
AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 3 DAY/TIME
ADDRESS
Friday 11-3, Sat-Sun 10-4 1200 St. Louis Ave., Island Time – OC Saturday 10-1
24 Seagrave Ln., Ocean Pines
BR/BA
STYLE
PRICE
AGENCY/AGENT
3BR/3.5BA
Townhomes
$399,900
Dan Clayland/Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
3BR/2BA
Single Family
$254,900
Power of Two/Hileman Real Estate
Presented free as a courtesy to Licensed REALTORS® who are regular Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette Advertisers. For all other REALTORS®, there is a weekly charge of $10 per listing.
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 63
Ocean City Today
Letters to the editor PSC decision correct one Editor, I was pleased to see that Maryland’s Public Service Commission has approved Ørsted’s use of 12 megawatt turbines for the Skipjack Wind Farm. That brings use one step closer to delivering clean energy to 35,000 homes in the region. Not coincidentally, the Town of Ocean City just committed to pay lobbyist Bruce Bereano $67,000 in taxpayer money to assist their efforts to stop offshore wind (OC Council renews contract with lobbyist Bruce Bereano, Aug. 20, 2020). By this time next year, the town will have paid Mr. Bereano $267,000 over four years to lobby against offshore wind, according to State Ethics Commission filings. The town has yet to make public how much they have paid Prince George’s County lawyer Tim Maloney or view shed expert Robert Sullivan in their efforts to stop these offshore wind projects. The town should make public how much taxpayer money they have spent on all outside consultants in an attempt to stop offshore wind. There is more good news on offshore wind: the University of Delaware this
summer released a study showing that 90 percent of beachgoers say wind turbines 20 miles offshore would not detract at all from their beach experience and another 10 percent said the turbines would actually improve their beach experience. The Skipjack Wind Farm would be at least 21 miles from shore. Maryland wants offshore wind. It means good jobs for the lower shore, clean energy for our homes and businesses, and happy beachgoers. Jared Schablein Pittsville Chair, Lower Shore Progressive Caucus
Reimburse citizens waste water fund Editor, In 2009, the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) passed Ordinance 2009-17, stating that the land mass at our Wastewater Treatment Plant on 64th Street was at capacity. It added that any new improvements, increased hydraulic capacity and additional enhanced levels of treatment needed would require additional land. The ordinance authorized the M&CC to purchase or condemn a vacant tract of
land located at 200 64th Street, adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Information available through the Maryland State Archives, reveals a recorded document identified as “Consent Inquisition,” dated June 15, 2010. This document found in Worcester County Land Records, with case title “Mayor and City Council Of Ocean City, Plaintiff v. Oceanbay Shopping Center Limited Partnership, Defendant”, states “THAT the parties have agreed on Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) as the amount of damages which the Defendant will sustain by reason of the taking, use and occupation of said property …” The document further states “That the purpose for which said land and property above described is sought to be condemned is as set out in Ordinance 2009-17…” In 2010, the M&CC passed two separate Bond Ordinances for the acquisition of the property. Both bond ordinances indicate that the bond proceeds were for the acquisition of property being condemned pursuant to Ordinance 2009-17. The first bond ordinance adopted in June of 2010 authorized a bond sale in the amount of $5.1 million. It was passed just eight days before the court awarded the $5 million in damages to the defen-
dant. However, that bond sale never took place. Where did the $5,000,000 come from to acquire the property? In September of 2010, a second Bond Ordinance was adopted authorizing the M&CC to issue and sell $18,105,000 in bonds. Along with the acquisition of 200 64th Street, this bond sale was also to fund a variety of public works projects, along with expansion, repairs and improvements to the convention center. However, this bond ordinance was not adopted for at least two months after the property was acquired by the Town; and the actual bond sale did not occur until mid-November of 2010, over four months after ownership transferred. If funds were not available until November, where did the $5,000,000 come from to settle with the defendant months earlier? It has been over 10 years since the M&CC acquired this property, and they have never utilized the land for their stated intended purpose of expanding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. And now, as part of the massive, major, and expensive renovation project at the 65th Street Public Works Complex, otherwise known as the “Campus Plan,” the M&CC have recently built a ground level parking lot on the property at a cost of $2 million, of which the Maryland Transportation Administration paid half. With the cost of acquisition at $5 milContinued on Page 64
REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE WAT E R F R O N T ! 8908 RUSTY ANCHOR RD #1
SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH 13323 ATLANTIC BLVD
Ground floor, 2BR/2BA end unit! Centrally located off of 94th Street is close to restaurants, grocery store, dog park & OC's Center for The Arts. Ride your bike to the beach, take your boat out to the bay. Reserved boat slip with deep water canal access to Assawoman Bay. Relax on either front or back deck after a day at the community pool. Kitchen countertops & appliances replaced in 2018. Carpet replaced throughout in 2019. 2nd bathroom completely remodeled. Wood look laminate flooring in kitchen & bathrooms. Stainless Steel appliances in the kitchen. Association dues cover common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, insurance, pier/dock maintenance, pool and a reserve fund. Additional amenities include city streets and sidewalks, city sewer, and city trash collection. Sold furnished! Don't let this one get away, call NOW before it's gone. $269,500
WOW so close to the BEACH you can walk. Put this one on your list to see while you are in OC. Bright & cheery 3BR/2BA w/huge living room, formal dining room, modern kitchen w/tile counter top, Farm style sink, Electric range w/self-cleaning oven, frost free refrigerator with ice maker & laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining room, hallway & BAs. Both BAs have been updated w/new sinks, toilets & plumbing. Large family room. 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
Larry Holdren Real Estate, Inc©
Larry Holdren Real Estate, Inc©
REDUCED
13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
For More Information Call 800-252-2223 • 410-250-2700
For More Information Call 800-252-2223 • 410-250-2700
www.larryholdrenrealestate.com • email: ocmdhre@gmail.com
www.larryholdrenrealestate.com • email: ocmdhre@gmail.com
MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY 3BR/2BA in highly sought after community of Montego Bay in North OC.Very well maintained, not a rental & is being sold fully furnished. Community amenities include 2 in-ground swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, 9 hole mini-golf course, an 8 acre wildlife sanctuary with large pond & blacktop walking/jogging trail & a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers. HOA dues are only $299.00/yr. Community offers public streets & sidewalks, public water & sewer, municipal trash pickup & is conveniently located within walking distance to shopping, dining, bus stop, the beach & Ocean City's 58 acre North Side Park, home of the 4th of July Fireworks. Call for more info. $255,000
Call Bill Rothstein
800-745-5988 • 443-280-2530
12905 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD
NEW LISTING!
134 CLAMSHELL ROAD
2BR/2BA in the Montego Bay community in North Ocean City. On a 40' x 90' lot & is less than 3/4 of a mile from the beach, busline, shopping center, numerous restaurants & bars & 58-acre Northside Park. Large glass enclosed porch, split bedroom/bath floorplan with a bedroom/bath in the front & bedroom/bath in the rear, non-maintenance roof & full size washer & dryer. 2-car cement parking pad & storage shed. Montego Bay community w/3 pools, including wading pool for the little ones, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, 9hole miniature golf course, bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing piers, canalfront fishing & crabbing area, an 8-acre wildlife sanctuary with a 1/2 mile paved walking/jogging path, 5 acre open park and street lighting-with a lamppost at each residence. Additional amenities include city water & sewer, city streets & sidewalks and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $299 a year. $184,900
Montego Bay Realty
Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes
montegobayrealty@aol.com www.montegobayrealty.com
12905 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD
800-745-5988 • 410-251-6821
185 OYSTER LANE
Montego Bay Realty Montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com
PAGE 64
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 63 lion, and the interest accrued on its assigned debt thru early August 2020 at over $2 million, and the town’s portion of construction costs at $1 million; this combined $8 million makes this one very expensive parking lot. What is also curious is the fact that FY10 Budget Amendment #2 adopted in September of 2010, reveals that a Bond Issuance in the amount of $6,453,899 was added to the Wastewater Fund as a budget amendment. Where did that money come from, when the Bond Sale was not held until November of 2010? If, in fact, the original intent of the condemnation ordinance was to acquire the land for the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion; and if, in fact, the Wastewater Fund paid for the acquisition and has financed the debt service with interest all these years, then the Campus Plan should reimburse the Wastewater Fund for the land now used as a parking lot. After all, it is only fair to those of us who pay our wastewater bills. Vincent dePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City
Int’l overdose awareness month Editor, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on Aug. 31 each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that overdose death is preventable. Thousands of people die each year from drug overdose. They come from all walks of life. Here in Worcester County, Worcester Goes Purple is helping to spread the
message, support the families involved, educate our children about drug addiction and promote a path to recovery. The Maryland Department of Health report released in June 2020 reports that in 2019, 19 people died in Worcester County from drug and alcohol-related intoxication deaths. The report further states that in Maryland, 2379 lives were lost in 2019. This equates to tens of thousands of our Maryland neighbors who have lost a mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin or friend. What can you do to help? “Get Narcan trained!” Narcan can be used to save a life. The quote from the Freedom Center in Maryland, “The only thing Narcan enables is breathing!” It’s time to take stigma out of saving lives. If you would like to be prepared to save a life, the Worcester County Health Department provides free virtual Narcan training and Narcan. Training is available to everyone and is a valuable skill equal to CPR. You never know when you may run across a situation where you can save a life. Narcan can also be obtained without a prescription from your local pharmacy. As we remember those who have been lost to overdose and their families, we need to keep fighting drug use. Parents, talk with your children, be kind to someone who has a struggling family member and help us to reduce the stigma which will go a long way in helping people seek treatment. Worcester Goes Purple is participating in a Virtual Tri-County Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. This virtual event will feature a candlelight ceremony, speakers, music, resources and more. Follow Worcester Goes Purple Facebook page for more information. Our goal is to shatter stigma and remember those who have lost their battle with the disease of addiction.
Deborah Smullen Events Coordinator Worcester Goes Purple
Nothing nefarious about mail situation Editor, With all the hysteria surrounding the U.S. Postal Service and its potential involvement in our election in November, I thought it might be a good idea to talk to someone with experience, someone “on the ground” so to speak. So, I contacted a friend who recently retired from the USPS. I asked him to tell me the facts and give me his perspective. His first comment was that the reforms Postmaster General DeJoy is trying to put in place are desperately needed – that the system, like most bureaucracies, is bloated and inefficient at the management level and incredibly wasteful with taxpayer money and has been that way for years. He also told me that removing mail receptacles is a standard procedure (several years ago the USPS removed dozens of mail receptacles in Ocean City because they were not being utilized). This happens all the time all over the country. He also said it’s a normal thing to disable mail sorting machines. The Postal Service has, over the last several years, seen its business drop dramatically, almost entirely due to email, and more recently, due to the covid shutdowns. There is nothing nefarious in removing (or moving) mail receptacles or getting rid of unneeded equipment. So all of this hysteria is just not based in fact. I’ll tell you something that we should be hysterical about, though. How many people know that both of the postal worker unions, the American Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Letter Carriers, have donated to the campaign of and endorsed Joe Biden?
Don’t you think that would be quite a conflict of interest to have these postal workers handling millions of ballots Another issue - no matter what the media says, mail voting is not the same thing as absentee voting. In absentee voting, the voter requests a ballot and it is mailed to him or her. The type of mail voting the Democrats are pushing is having the Boards of Election just mail ballots willy-nilly to everyone on the voter rolls, including all of those dead people and those who have moved. So what happens to all of those unclaimed ballots? I am glad Gov. Hogan has insisted that those who do not want to vote in person must request a ballot. I have no doubt that, by the time this letter hits our local newspapers, this will all be old news and there will be another “crisis” situation that is all Donald Trump’s fault and that we must make sure he is not re-elected or it’s the end of the world. I wonder if people ever get tired of being treated like little children who can’t think for themselves? Carol Frazier Ocean Pines
Plein air successful Editor, Our 16th annual “Artists Paint OC” plein air event, held Aug. 12-16, was a big success again, despite the challenges we faced this year. Thank you to the 30 professional artists who spread out around the resort for four days and created 119 paintings of our iconic local landscapes. Turns out, outdoor plein air painting is a perfect activity for social distancing. The pelting rain and howling winds on the Boardwalk Sunday morning didn’t deter nine plein air artists from creating masterpieces during the Quick Draw competition. Continued on Page 65
AUGUST 28, 2020
PAGE 65
Ocean City Today
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
ART FESTIVAL Visitors peruse artwork, jewelry and other wares at Northside Park on 125th Street last Saturday and Sunday during the third annual ArtX (“Artistic Expression”) event.
Continued from Page 64 These artists are tough, painting under umbrellas and from their cars to compete for cash prizes. Our gratitude also goes out to our judge, Bernard Dellario, who donated one of his original paintings for an Art League fundraising raffle, and to our sponsors of the event who provided $5,000 in cash prizes for the artists: The Peter Glenville Foundation, the Worcester County Arts Council, Worcester County Tourism, the Ocean City Development Corporation, Royal Plus Electric, and private donors. The best of the plein air paintings will be on display and available for purchase at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street through Sept. 26. Emily Schwab Chair, Artists Paint OC Recording Secretary, Art League of Ocean City Rina Thaler Executive Director, Art League of Ocean City
McDonald named new WPS head of school (Aug. 28, 2020) The Board of Trustees recently announced that on July 1, Dr. John McDonald assumed the role as the new Worcester Preparatory head of school. A leader with a lifelong passion for education and learning, Dr. McDonald comes to Berlin from Ticonderoga, New York, where he most recently served as superintendent of schools in the Ticonderoga Central School District. In addition to his notable educational background, leadership qualities and
ability to connect with people, he brings extensive knowledge and experience in almost every facet of education, from independent schools to the public school sector. John McDonald Dr. McDonald holds an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University, a master’s degree from Northeastern University, and a doctorate from Columbia University’s Teach-
ers College in Educational Leadership. He began his career at Bayside Academy, an independent school in Alabama with over 700 students, where he taught history and then transitioned to middle school head and assistant head of school. For the past 19 years, he has served as the superintendent of an 800-student school district, managing a $20M budget. Dr. McDonald and his wife, Andrea, along with their two daughters, relo-
cated from New York to Berlin, this summer. His youngest daughter, Anna, will attend Worcester Prep this fall and his oldest daughter, Meg, is a student at the University of Delaware. Worcester Preparatory is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, the school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information, visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 420-641-3575.
OC Film Festival free screenings end Sept. 1 (Aug. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Film Festival concludes its free Tuesday Drive-In Movie Nights at the Ocean City convention center on Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. with films from the third annual OC Film Challenge 2020. The Drive-In Movie Night allows social distancing, while presenting original films produced by area filmmakers. The OC Film Challenge is a yearly contest to encourage and present short films in or about Ocean City.
This year, 10 filmmakers from across the tri-state region competed for cash prizes and festival accolades. The drive-in will screen the Film Challenge shorts at 8 p.m., followed by the documentary “Ash Wednesday Storm” by Terry Sterner, chronicling the 1933 hurricane that cut the Ocean City inlet and changed the resort forever, courtesy of the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum. The winners of the 2020 OC Film Challenge are “Melvin’s Curse” by
Davis Mears of Berlin, first place; “Escape 2020” by Derek Silver of Herndon, Virginia, second place; and “The Misadventures of Local Man” by Dillon Thune, Andrew Kleinstuber and Mack Gray of Frankford, Delaware, third place. Winners receive a combination of cash prizes, hotel stays, swag bags, and all-access passes to the OC Film Festival 2021. Other films from the challenge that will be screened are: “Kaw-Liga” by
Trevor Taylor, a 2018 Challenge winner; “Time Flies” by Campos Media, a 2019 Challenge winner; “I Surf the Body Electric,” by Gregg Rosner; “Regeneration” by Chelsea Thaler; “Sea Sick” by Brandon Danganan; and “They Breed Us to Feed” by B.L. Strang-Moya. Total run time for the film night is under two hours. Admission is free.More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
PAGE 66
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Brandon Manuel
Chloe Goddard
Caroline Gardner
Damiana Colley
Scholarships
Kurt Leinemann
The Marlin Club Crew of OC recently awarded five Worcester County 2020 graduates $1,000 each from its annual student assistance pro-
gram. Brandon Manuel, a graduate of Stephen Decatur, will attend McDaniel College where he will be pursuing a degree in forensic chemistry. He would like to work for the FBI and to be a first-generation college graduate. Caroline Gardner, also a Stephen
Decatur graduate, will attend University of Maryland College Park, where she will major in mechanical engineering. She wants to become a Disney Imagineer. Snow Hill graduate Chloe Goddard, will attend University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she will be pursuing a degree in emergency health services with a paramedic certification. Damiana Colley, a graduate of Worcester Prep, is headed to University of Maryland College Park. She will major in criminology and hopes to discover new breakthroughs in her field. Worcester Prep graduate Kurt Leinemann, will study agriculture technology and science at the University of Maryland College Park. He is looking forward to learning more about the field of hydroponics.
College funds Mountaire Farms, the nation’s sixth largest chicken producer, recently awarded 32 students with $2,500 scholarships to help them pay for college. Children and grandchildren of employees, growers and grain suppliers were eligible for the scholarships. Two recipients are Worcester County residents.
Thelma Godinez Gault of Bishopville, is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. Her mother, Maria Gault, works as the further processing superintendent at the Selbyville processing plant. She attends Salisbury University. Nancy Tran is a graduate of Pocomoke High School from Princess Anne. Her father, Linh, is a grower for Mountaire of Delmarva. She will be attending University of Maryland College Park.
Bike ride The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League will host the first Semper Fi Bike Ride on the Ocean City Boardwalk, Sunday, Oct 18. It is open to individual riders, family groups and teams. Participants can bring their own bike or reserve a rental bike or classic surrey from Bike World. Check-in time is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Riders will be staggered, starting at 10 a.m. Participants will ride the length of Boardwalk to 27th Street and return to the finish line at the inlet. The event will benefit the “Semper Fi Fund,” which provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill
and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Register by sending a text to 410353-0033 or visiting the Marines at First State Detachment Facebook page. For more information or become a sponsor, visit www.firststatemarines.org or email websergeant@firststatemarines.org.
Relay raffle Relay For Life of North Worcester County is hosting a Prize-A-Day Raffle. Virtual tickets cost $10 each and the deadline to purchase is Monday, Aug. 31. All tickets will be entered into every daily drawing, held Sept. 130, and are eligible to win multiple times. Prizes include gift cards from local businesses and national retailers. Winners will be called, posted on Facebook and announced on Ocean 98 radio station. Gift cards will be delivered or mailed. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Purchase tickets from any Relay For Life team member. For more information, contact ocdebber@gmail.com or visit www.relayforlife.org/northworcestermd.
Book features visual and culinary arts in OC (Aug. 28, 2020) In an effort to keep the creativity flowing during uncertain times, the Art League of Ocean City is publishing a hardcover book in autumn 2020 that will pair the visual and culinary arts and is seeking participation from the community and beyond. The book featuring the visual and culinary arts will be professionally printed, with full color pages throughout and a bound hard cover, suitable for gift giving. The Art League will offer the book for sale in its gift shop at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, online on its website, at upcoming local events, and at select local bookstores.
The Art League is offering two facing pages in the book, pairing a recipe with a piece of original art, for a sponsorship fee of $60. Participants will also receive a copy of the printed book and the opportunity to exhibit the featured art during December at the Arts Center. “During these times, many of us are creating beautiful pieces of art and cooking favorite family recipes,” Aubrey Sizemore, Art League volunteer coordinator, said. “We thought publishing a book featuring some of these marvelous creations would be a fun way to share with each other and also a means of support for the Art
League.” Participants are asked to share original recipes from their own kitchens, provide a few words of the story behind the recipe, and include a piece of art that will be printed in full color on the page opposite the recipe. The art may be in any media, but vertical images are suggested as they will work best in the vertical book format. “If someone would like to sponsor a page and submit a recipe, but is not an artist, we can pair you with an artist to illustrate your recipe,” Sizemore said. “If anyone is eager to participate in this project, we can help you make it hap-
pen.” For questions or more information, contact Sizemore at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 67
OBITUARIES SHIRLEY ANN DONAWAY Berlin Shirley Ann Donaway, age 79, died on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Rhoda Harrold. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Everett Donaway; and children, Jeanette Fay Gaunt and her husband, Richard, of Parsonsburg, Johnney Ray Donaway of Ft.
POLICE/COURTS
Drive-by trash Ocean City police have mailed traffic citations to Kristin A. Hampton, 46, of West Friendship, after she allegedly allowed a juvenile to throw objects out of her vehicle at multiple women last Thursday. The two are not related. The incident was captured on video and posted to Facebook. The video shows a boy leaning out of the window of a black SUV and throwing objects at a woman from the bus lane of Coastal Highway. The man following Hampton then confronts her once traffic comes to a standstill. The witness told police the boy had thrown items at three other women, but none were hit. The police department posted on its Facebook page that police were aware of the incident and had identified all involved. Hampton was issued with multiple negligent driving related citations.
Meyers, Florida, and David Lee Donaway of Berlin. There are six grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatShirley Donaway grandchildren. Preceding her in death were children, Michael Allen Donaway and Myrna Kay Reid; and siblings, Bernice Brown, Beatrice Walls, Joe Harrold, Jonah Harrold, Wayne Harrold, Marvin Harrold and Faymon Harrold. Also surviving are two sisters, Cathy Colborne of Reliance, and Pat Smith of Federalsburg. Mrs. Donaway had been a homemaker and poultry grower. She was an active member of Pathway of Christ Church in Whaleyville. Shirley was a home body who enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her family. A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Mark Phillips officiated. Interment followed in Dale Cemetery. A donation in her memory may be made to the Burbage Funeral Home to help defray the family’s final expenses. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
ROBERT SEATON Parsonsburg Robert Seaton, “Bobby,” age 80, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Colliers, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Archie Carson Seaton and Florence Beatty Seaton. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pearl Seaton. Also surviving are his children, Robert Allen Seaton and his Robert Seaton wife, Tammy, of Fruitland, and his daughter, Sandra “Sandy” Lee Seaton; granddaughter, Katie Nicole Seaton; and great grandchildren, Orion Kingston Toth, Athena Toth and Amelia Toth. Mr. Seaton was a graduate of Wicomico High School Class of 1957. He was a master carpenter and a master mason, a life member of Powellville Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Powellville Ruritan for 35 years and a member of the Powellville UMC. He is also survived by his brothers, Jack Seaton (Gladys), Jerry Seaton, Ralph Seaton (Bonnie), and several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his brothers, Donald, Gale and Charles
Robbery Police arrested Paul L. Barton, 29, of Baltimore after he allegedly robbed a man last Friday. Police interviewed a man who told police that he and a friend had stayed overnight with Barton. Earlier that morning, the man’s friend attempted to repay him roughly $400 he had borrowed. The alleged victim told police that Barton stepped in and took the money from his hand. He also told police feared Barton because he had previously bragged about his “violent” past. Barton allegedly asked the man if he had more money, and the man replied that he had $200 in his pocket, police reported. Barton apparently advanced toward the man, who fled. Police later reported watching surveillance footage and seeing Barton standing outside of the apartment with a woman. The woman begins to leave and Barton runs after her and then allegedly pins her against a vehicle, police reported, before kneeing and punching her. Continued on Page 68
www.oceancitytoday.com
Seaton. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at Pittsville cemetery. Terry Fort officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Road, Pittsville, Maryland 21850. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. WILLIAM M. PASTIS Washington, D.C. William M. Pastis, age 71, of Washington, D.C., passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at his home in Bethany Beach, Delaware. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his son, Michael; and his daughter, Crystal. A public visitation was held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bill’s name to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 8805 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Maryland 21842.
PAGE 68
Ocean City Today
POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 67 Multiple officers went to the apartment complex, and police reported spotting Barton exit his unit and begin running east. He allegedly ignored orders to stop and continued running until police eventually stopped him near 12th Street. Police reported that Barton gave officers a false name and date of birth, and he was arrested. In an interview, Barton allegedly admitted to the theft, although he called it “taking” rather than stealing, claiming he was testing the male’s loyalty. Police charged Barton with second-degree assault, theft, false statement to an officer and resisting arrest.
Disorderly Daniel B. Winter, 36, of Parsonburg was arrested last Friday after he allegedly caused a scene on the Boardwalk and shouted racial pejoratives at civilians. Late that afternoon, police reported going to Second Street and the Boardwalk for a welfare check. Police communications reported that a shirtless intoxicated male had been walking on Baltimore Avenue, eventually ending up on the Boardwalk between First and Second streets. An officer reported seeing the man, Winter, screaming in a family’s face using profane language. Winter then saw the officer and allegedly yelled “F*** the police” before running away. The officer reported that Winter ignored an order to stop and continued to run while screaming. At one point, the officer reported that a group of women said Winter had said racist comments to them. An officer eventually caught Winter and arrested him, but as Winter walked to the transport vehicle, he looked at a Black woman and called her a slave. Another officer told the reporting officer that a witness was claiming Winter had assaulted her prior to his arrest. The woman told police that Winter approached her and her husband, allegedly saying, “Where’s your mask,” before attempting to hit her face. She managed to dodge the strike, she told police, but Winter called her a “Dirty Mexican” before running away. Police charged Winter with three counts of disorderly conduct, and single counts for second-degree assault and resisting arrest.
Weapon Police arrested Michael A. Krakowski, 21, of Dallas, Pennsylvania after allegedly finding him with multiple weapons and drugs last Sunday.
That morning, an officer driving around 33rd Street saw a red Nissan Sentra drive over a median while turning left. The officer reported following the vehicle and seeing it weave in and out of the lanes and attempted to pull it over. The driver, Krakowski, allegedly continued to drive slowly down the road until he eventually pulled into a parking garage around 45th Street and stopped his car in the middle of it. Police reported that Krakowski exhibited signs of intoxication, potentially from the use of methamphetamines. During the traffic stop, the officer reported seeing a screwdriver hidden under the driver’s seat and a steak knife on the rear passenger seat. The officer arrested Krakowski for possessing the weapons and ordered his passenger out of the vehicle. The passenger allegedly had a knife as well, police reported. Additionally, police found a bag full of white powder, suspected to be cocaine, during a body search of the passenger. A search of the vehicle resulted in a glass-smoking device, with white crystal residue in it. Krakowski told police that the smoking device, steak knife and screwdriver were his, and that the weapons were for self-defense. Police charged Krakowski with two counts of possessing a dangerous concealed weapon and single counts for possession of controlled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia.
Assault Police arrested Lytasha N. Wood, 35, of Philadelphia after she allegedly attacked a hotel maid last Sunday. That evening, police went to a downtown motel for a fight in progress. On site, police reported seeing several women in the parking lot yelling and one told police that she had beat someone up for “running her mouth.” Police met with the alleged victim, a hotel employee, but Wood continued to shout and yell threats at the person. Police arrested Wood. The employee told police that she was in the elevator of the motel when the doors opened and she saw Wood and her family. She told police that Wood said something about the elevator taking too long, and she had replied with, “Yeah, imagine being us,” in an attempt to be relate to Wood. This angered Wood, however, and the two began to argue, the alleged victim said. She told police that Wood came into the elevator and tried to punch her, she dodged it but then Wood’s juvenile daughter began hitting her.
Police reported watching the security footage, which seemed to substantiate the employee’s statement. Police arrested Wood and charged her with disorderly conduct and second-degree assault.
Indecent exposure Police arrested David E. Baer, 65, of Maugansville after he allegedly flashed his penis at a woman on the Boardwalk last Sunday. Police on bicycle patrol on the Boardwalk reported being approached by a woman alleging she had been flashed. She pointed to Baer, telling police he had committed the act just moments before. Police spoke with Baer, who said he had just finished using the public restroom and had to itch himself near his groin, police reported. He said his zipper was down and he needed to adjust himself and that he had used bad judgment, according to the police document. Police reported that Baer said he was not wearing any underwear. The alleged flashing victim, however, told police that she had been walking near the area when she saw Baer leaning on the information booth located on 11 S. Atlantic Ave. She noticed that his zipper was down and when she asked him what he was doing he allegedly pulled out his penis and began stroking himself while making direct eye contact with her, police reported. He then put himself back together and walked away, but the victim followed him, calling police and then waving down the reporting officer. Police arrested Baer for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
TASER Police arrested Christopher P. Gillespie, 33, of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania after he allegedly was caught with a TASER last Saturday. That evening police reported going to 26th Street after receiving reports that the driver of blue Lexus sedan had flashed a weapon at another driver. The complainant met with police, but as the interview took place, officers reported seeing the aforementioned vehicle driving nearby. An officer stopped the vehicle on 33rd Street and multiple officers drew their guns and ordered the driver, Gillespie, out of the vehicle. As Gillespie was detained, he apparently said “it’s just a TASER. It was self-defense.” He allegedly told police that the complainant had followed him too closely, so he flashed the weapon. Police found the TASER between the driver’s seat the center console, and Gillespie was arrested and charged with possession of an electronic weapon.
AUGUST 28, 2020
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, acting your age will not feel like fun this week, but you have to hunker down and be the adult. Even as others shirk responsibility, you know how to get the job done.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is alright to go against the grain once in a while if it means that much to you. Sometimes you have to be a trendsetter. This week you stand out in a good way.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This week could mark the start of a fun and informative phase for you, Gemini. Look around at all the possibilities to learn new things. You can expand your knowledge tenfold.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, eagerly follow all impulses to explore new interests. This is a great time to start a new hobby or even change careers. Be aggressive with your goals.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 There is some tension going on with you this week over what you desire and what you know is good for you, Leo. You’ll need to walk a fine line if you are to get both.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes the best conversations you can have are the ones in which the person you are chatting with disagrees with what you are saying. It’s an opportunity to debate.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take inventory of the value of what you have. That doesn’t strictly mean material things. It also refers to the friends and loved ones who always have your back.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it can sometimes be best to walk into a situation without any expectations. This way anything that happens can be taken at face value.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It’s required patience, but things will start to make sense in your life this week, Sagittarius. All of the parts start to fall into place and the bigger picture is revealed.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 There is no need to deny yourself some guilty pleasures, Capricorn. Dig into a big piece of cake or indulge in some binge-watching. You’ve earned it.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect more plots than a soap opera in the days ahead. The good news is that you decide which course things will take. Surround yourself with your support network.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, excitement is fine, but your eagerness to jump into a project may seem too intense to others. Temper some of your emotions.
AUGUST 28, 2020
First Amendment protects rude and explicit language By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Guests and residents got a less than pleasant reminder last week that freedom of speech under the First Amendment extends to even the rudest of signs. The incident occurred last Saturday, after a man holding up an explicit sign was posted on to social media. The sign featured a photo equating Gov. Larry Hogan, notably wearing a facemask, with Nazi Germany dictator Adolf Hitler, and a very pointed message — “Suck my d*** Larry Hogan. Go f*** yourself, you Nazi c***.” The Ocean City Police Department posted on its Facebook page that it was aware of the situation, but could not intervene as the man was protected under the First Amendment. “The City Solicitor and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s office have been consulted,” the post said. “Unfortunately, the sign (including the profanity) is freedom of speech.” Nonetheless, employees of the Dough Roller restaurant on the Boardwalk took matters in their own hands and used their right to speech with a sign of their own that stated, “Stop the hate.” “We are so proud of our staff for standing up against such aggressive hate
PAGE 69
Ocean City Today
Multiple hit-and-runs, three injured By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Federalsburg, Maryland resident Donald, J. Lambert, Jr., 59, was arrested last Friday after he allegedly crashed his vehicle multiple times, causing at least three injuries. Around 7:30 p.m., a citizen reportedly called police about a reckless and possibly intoxicated driver, later identified as Lambert. A witness, an off-duty police officer, told police that Lambert was attempting to merge onto Coastal Highway from the Route 90 Bridge. A car in front of Lambert had stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the crosswalk, however, the witness told police, Lambert passed the vehicle and almost struck the passerby. The witness followed Lambert who reportedly was swerving around vehicles, going in and out of lanes and using the bus lane. At one point, the witness said Lambert threw a bag of trash out of the vehicle. and foul language on the Boardwalk,” the restaurant said in a Facebook post. “Our local leadership has proven futile and we are here to represent our community and Ocean City in a positive way to move our country forward for everyone.”
At Your
The witness called police and followed Lambert into the southern area of town, the police document said. A little more than Donald Lambert an hour later, an officer saw Lambert driving recklessly near Fourth Street and attempted to stop him. Lambert continued to drive north on Baltimore Avenue around 17th Street and eventually rear-ended another vehicle with enough force to push it onto the median and causing it to flip over. All three occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were sent to the hospital for treatment. Lambert then allegedly swerved his vehicle and struck and damaged another vehicle, but did not stop and fled the area, police reported. Police reported that Lambert’s car was extremely damaged at this point, with liquid spilling from the engine compartment and his front tire so flat he was driving on the rim, which caused him to drive up on the curb and sidewalk of 19th Street.
Officers stopped Lambert, who told them that his accelerator had “stuck” which caused the crash. Multiple witnesses refuted this claim, police reported, and police found nothing wrong with his gas pedal. Police also discovered that Lambert had an active “J-Alcohol” restriction on his driver’s license, and that he exhibited signs of intoxication. EMS personnel attended to Lambert, who allegedly refused police orders to stay in his seat and to stop smoking a cigarette. Lambert allegedly had multiple bottles of alcohol in his vehicle. Police reported that he became disorderly and began to scream at people nearby, and yelled at an officer who put a hand on his shoulder and ordered him to remain seated. Police arrested Lambert, conducted a body search and found a fixed blade knife in his jacket pocket. He was charged with concealed dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, open container of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol and other hit-and-run related charges, according to the court document.
uar es
iedss
www w..oceancitytoday y..com
SERVICE GUIDE
Reach residents and property owners throughout Northern Worcester County with our At Your Service Guide, designed to be kept for easy reference. The Guide will also be available on our websites in an easy flip through format extending your reach to thousands of additional customers who read our papers online each week.
www.oceancitytoday.com www.baysideoc.com
Publishing October 1st
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Sales: 410-723-6397 or ocsales@oceancitytoday.net
PAGE 70
Ocean City Today
Senator acquires opioid, substance grants for district (Aug. 28, 2020) Sen. Mary Beth Carozza commanded the recent awarding of several heroin-opioid epidemic grants for the Lower Shore by Gov. Larry Hogan’s Administration. “We have strong local opioid intervention teams across the shore and these grants Sen. Carozza will go a long way to strengthen our community efforts to fight the heroin-opioid epidemic,” Carozza said. “I truly appreciate that Gov. Hogan and his administration have continued to make the fight against substance abuse a top priority.” The Fiscal Year 2021 opioid and substance use grants for District 38 (Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset) include $183,700 to support the legal needs of children and families impacted by the opioid crisis on the Eastern Shore; $178,700 to support a behavioral health coordinator, youth outreach coordinator and two safe stations on the Eastern Shore; $96,400 for a peer support program for first responders in Worcester
AUGUST 28, 2020
Wor. earns highest conviction rate (Aug. 28, 2020) The Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County has again earned the highest conviction rate in Maryland for the prosecution of alcohol and drug-related driving offenses, according to 2019 data released by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS. The same study, published on Aug. 8, determined that Worcester County prosecutors had handled 841 DUI/DWI offenses from May 2019 through May 2020, and had secured a 92.7-percent conviction rate. The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association previously recognized Worces-
ter County prosecutors for having the state’s top conviction rate during the preceding year as well. “We are very proud of our efforts and our proven results in the prosecution of DUI cases in Worcester County,” said State’s Attorney Kris Heiser. “We want to continue to spread the word that when you are caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in our county, you have a 92.7 percent chance of being convicted, thanks to the excellent work of our police and prosecutors. Worcester County residents can rest assured knowing that this conviction rate
means our roads are safer because we are holding violators accountable.” Heiser thanked all county police agencies for aggressively patrolling the roadways. “Each time our police officers conduct a traffic stop that leads to a DUI arrest, we want citizens to know that they can count on Worcester County prosecutors to finish the job in court,” she said. Heiser also recognized the efforts of Assistant State’s attorneys Michael Farlow, Brittani Roksiewicz and Dempsey Stewart, who are responsible for prosecuting the majority of these offenses.
CROSSWORD County; $89,742 to expand law enforcement support to increase information sharing in Somerset County; and $33,900 to purchase a narcotics analyzer for the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force. Sen. Carozza is committed to combating the heroin-opioid epidemic and has used her position in the Maryland General Assembly to advance legislation and ensure funding for resources in her district. She is also proud to work with the opioid intervention teams in Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties.
Police investigate crash on Route 611 in Worcester Co. (Aug. 28, 2020) Maryland State Police from the Berlin Barrack are investigating a single vehicle crash in the area of Route 611 and South Point Road in Worcester County that injured two people last Thursday night. Joshua Blank, 35, of Pittsville, was driving a Ford Ranger north on Route 611 at South Point Road with a 16year-old male passenger in the vehicle. For reasons unknown at this time, the Ford Ranger went off the road and struck a tree. State troopers responded to the crash at 10:17 p.m. Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Berlin Fire Company also responded to assist.
Blank was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment for injuries he sustained during the accident. The unidentified passenger was flown by MSP Helicopter to the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical System. Blank has been released from the hospital, but the unnamed passenger remains at Shock Trauma in Baltimore. As the investigation continues, the Maryland State Police Crash Team is consulting with the Worcester County State’s Attorney. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.
Looking for a new home? Check out the
COASTAL IDE GU REAL ESTATE
On newsstands and online at Oceancitytoday.com
Answers on page 52
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
PAGE 71
PAGE 72
AUGUST 28, 2020
Ocean City Today
VOTED
CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL OCEANFRONT 10100 COASTAL HIGHWAY
WINNER of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 15 Years and The Best of Excellence Award for 10 years!
2019
410.524.3535 WWW.CLARIONOC.COM
OCEANFRONT DINING Open Daily 7am - 10pm • 410-524-7500
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Including Lite Fare & Steamer Specials • Daily $1295 & $1695 Dinner Specials 5-10pm 1 lb. Crab Legs with an Ear of Corn
22
$
95
2 lbs. Crab Legs with 2 Ears of Corn
3995
$
1 Dozen Steamed Clams
14
$
95
1 lb. Steamed Shrimp
in Old Bay® & Onions
19
$
95
½ lb. Steamed Shrimp ½ lb. Crab Legs with an Ear of Corn
2195
$
DINE-IN or TAKE-OUT OPEN DAILY 11AM - ‘TIL
LIVE MUSIC
5 - 10pm
Friday, August 28 thru Sunday, August 30
• Serving Lite Fare & Steamer Specials Daily •
Sunday - Friday 4 - 7pm & Reduced DRINK PRICES MONDAY: Choice of Polish Sausage, All Beef Hot Dog, Hamburger, or Grilled Chicken Sandwich TUESDAY: Beef, Chicken, or Fish Tacos WEDNESDAY: ‘Jamaican Me Crazy’ Jerk Specials THURS & SUN: Wing Specials FRIDAY: Fried Fish, Clams, or Oysters ~ Available at Lenny’s Grill, Pub & Pool Bar ~
ON THE EDGE
LIVE MUSIC Noon - 4pm
Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29
STEPHEN ANTHONY
August 31 thru September 3 4 - 10pm
DJ DUSTY
6AM - ‘TIL