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SunLITE fades with absence of enthusiasm Council won’t back it, but some businesses step up
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CONVOY Ocean City Jeep Week 2020 was one of the few special events that survived the covid-19 pandemic this year. The 11th annual Jeep gathering kicked off last Thursday and ended on Sunday. While some events were not open to the public, those walking on the Boardwalk and inlet pier in the mornings likely got a good glimpse of each day’s Jeep parade.
School begins, in its own way Public school maintains its distance; private schools go with in-person classes By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Thousands of Worcester County students will return to school on Tuesday, but, because of coronavirus concerns, it will be weeks before most of them will be able to enter the classroom. In response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s Aug. 27 announcement that Maryland schools could safely reopen, Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor recorded a video addressed to students and their families to assure
them that the plans for returning to school virtually on Sept. 8 have not changed. “This is due to the fact that our model is right in line with what the governor and state superintendent outlined in their remarks,” Taylor said. “In fact, the governor’s remarks further affirm that Worcester’s ‘Responsible Return’ model is Lou Taylor one that places a high value on bringing students back into the classroom as quickly and as safely as possible.” Approximately 6,630 students enrolled in Worcester County Public
Schools will begin the 2020-21 academic year with distance learning after Labor Day for three weeks. Enrollment will be finalized when school counselors return this week, said Carrie Sterrs, the coordinator of public relations and special programs. The county school system anticipates moving into Stage Two of its recovery plan on Sept. 28, “which would begin the process of phasing students back into the classroom, adhering to the health and safety protocols developed in tandem with our local health officials,” Taylor said. Tier 2 and Tier 3 level students will be brought back first in small groups that comply with each school’s classSee SCHOOLS Page 2
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The Ocean City Council voted on Tuesday to push the responsibility of organizing some form of SunLITE, an alternative to Sunfest, to the Ocean City Downtown Association and Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), after receiving paltry feedback from the local business community. Special Events Director Frank Miller said his department, with the help of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, the OCDC and Downtown Association, emailed a survey to 2,223 local businesses to assess their opinions on SunLITE. “That number included potentially multiple emails going to individual businesses,” Miller said. See SUNLITE Page 4
Council responds to need to boost econ. development By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The Ocean City Council agreed on Tuesday that the city needs an economic development director position, but exactly what this role entails remains to be determined. City Manager Doug Miller said that part of last year’s strategic plan update had been to develop a “boots on the ground” employee who would work on targeting and attracting groups, events and activities to the resort, with an emphasis on sports tourism. “From that, I did speak to many of See CITY Page 5
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Schools follow two different paths
PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Worcester Preparatory School Development Office Assistant Courtney Baeurle takes junior Myranda Beebe’s temperature upon arriving on campus on the first day of school for high schoolers, Tuesday.
Continued from Page 1 room size. Transportation for students will resume on Sept. 28 as well. “We have to look at some recommendations by the state about the number of kids that can be on the buses and where they sit and the social distancing there as well,” Taylor said. He added that all students will be provided transportation, even if that requires multiple runs because of social distancing guidelines. “Our plan from there is every two weeks reevaluate where we are and if everything stays like it is today … we’ll aggressively start bringing more kids back every two weeks,” Taylor said. With in-person instruction, students, faculty and staff will be required to wear face coverings. In addition, there will be frequent breaks for hand-
washing and social distancing of at least six feet will be enforced, he said. “We will continue to clean and sanitize at the end of each school day [and] during the school day whenever possible,” Taylor added. Families will be given the option to keep their children in virtual learning when the schools transition to in-person instruction. Public school students are expected to finish the school year on June 15, with June 16-18 designated as inclement weather makeup days. However, with virtual learning as an option for when school is closed for any reason, it is unclear whether makeup days are necessary. “It is an option now, and as we move deeper into virtually learning over the years, we’ll be able to do that … So, as of right now, we’d probably
make them up,” said Taylor, who is a 1978 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. “Like everything else, it’s different times, and we’ll cross that bridge when that bridge is handed to us.” Taylor served as the principal of Stephen Decatur High School from 1995 to 2012. Now, he is entering his fifth year as superintendent of the county school system. “It is paramount that our schools stay safe and clean for our kids and all our employees as well,” he said. The county school system has nearly 1,200 employees, about 58 percent of whom are teachers. School officials said there are 696 educators, including 37 newly hired teachers. See COUNTY Page 10
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302 BLUE HERON CT OCEAN CITY - $1,500,000
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 & eatin 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
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12973 INLET ISLE LANE OCEAN CITY - $1,399,000
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 Inlaw suite on main level. Multple decks and screened porch. Garage, sprinkler system, elevator, upgraded lighting & ceiling fans, & custom tile work. MLS MDW0111488
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
36054 ZION CHURCH RD FRANKFORD - $359,000
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ZION CHURCH RD FRANKFORD $275,000
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
6.95 Acres with 640 feet of frontage on Zion Church Rd Rt. Prime location for building and development. MLS DESU132268
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12 90TH ST #A OCEAN CITY - $700,000
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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
136 PARKSIDE CIRCLE BERLIN - $489,900
11200 COASTAL HWY #1001 OCEAN CITY - $569,000
12310 DUCK LN BISHOPVILLE - $449,900
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
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
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
3BR/2BA w/view of OC Skyline. NO HOA fees. Open floor plan & endless water views in both the front and back. Kitchen opens to dining area. Off the kitchen is a glass slider that leads to screened-in porch overlooking the water. 2nd large deck & outdoor shed. Large water facing sunroom & full size laundry. Protected area to dock your boat & property is bulk headed in the back and front. Large 1 car garage w/plenty of storage. Come take a look today & get your piece of absolute paradise on the water. MLS MDWO116334
WATERFRONT LOT
GLEN RIDDLE LOT
HERON HARBOUR ISLE
ENTIRE MIXED USE BUILDING
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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
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10006 SEAPLANE LN BERLIN - $429,000 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 COMMERCIAL
201 S HERON DR #D3 OCEAN CITY - $274,900 2BR/2BA in Harbour Club. Facing west & looks at the fountains and the water for magnificent sunsets! Being sold furnished & has lovely beach décor. Large dining area flows off kitchen w/new SS appliances & breakfast bar. Master BR w/bath. Large deck off living area overlooks water w/sunset views. Half the deck is covered & half is open to enjoy a little sun. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich w/2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, 2 tennis courts, sidewalks & piers. Come take a look today & make memories that will last a lifetime. MLS MDWO116438
RARE OPPORTUNITY
7600 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY - $650,000 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
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12 122ND ST #2H 12334 COLLINS RD 206-204-202 DORCHESTER ST 208 N. HERON 208-3 RACETRACK RD 12301 OCEAN GATEWAY RD SOUTHHAMPTON DR 13010 WORCESTER HWY OCEAN CITY - $249,900 OCEAN CITY - $135,000 BISHOPVILLE - $399,900 OCEAN CITY - $1,549,000 Beautiful BISHOPVILLE, MD BERLIN, MD - $260,000 Large OCEAN CITY - $899,000 #LOT 17 • BISHOPVILLE 2nd floor Seascape 2BR/2BA condo with 1BR/1BA unit with balcony. Unit has acre waterfront lot in Bishopville. All parcels being sold together. Prime large covered deck. Nice open beachy feel & sold 4.5 acre waterfront parcel on Rt50 in West Zoned C1 across from the Casino Build 2.94 $249,900 $390,000 been upgraded & shows pride of ownyour dream home here. Lot is surfurnished. Plenty of room in kitchen to make famOcean 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
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
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
rounded 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
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OVERLOOKING 14TH FAIRWAY - BAYSIDE
14301 TUNNEL AVE #1A ADAGIO #302 505 PENGUIN UNIT 10 BAYSHORE UNIT 202 735 BRADLEY RD #307 OCEAN CITY - NOW $324,900 OCEAN CITY - $724,900 OCEAN CITY - $435,000 421 OCEAN CITY - $299,900 OCEAN CITY - $299,900
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
30542 N MAGNOLIA CROSSING • SELBYVILLE - $950,000 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
NEW LISTING
WESTWOOD COMMERCE PARK
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UNIQUE AND INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY
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
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.
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.
6803 ATLANTIC AVE #2G OCEAN CITY - $249,900 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
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
ily 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.
ership. 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
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
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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
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SunLITE business survey gets poor results Continued from Page 1 Of the 2,223, “We received back 50 completed surveys,” Miller said. “Needless to say, that number was disappointing, and of those 50 we got back at least five … were duplicates … and two of those surveys came as negative toward the concept.” Councilman Mark Paddack would later call this response deplorable. Miller said he did not blame the businesses, as they were likely inundated with surviving the summer during covid-19. “I know it’s hard [for them] to keep their heads above water and focus on their day-to-day operations, let alone to try to focus on a request for an event concept a month from now,” Miller said. Nonetheless, SunLITE required active participation from local businesses and the low response rate was not promising. “However, there are some businesses that are proactive and absolutely supportive of the concept and I have to give a lot of kudos to Trimper’s, Antoinette [Bruno] and her team, because they really stepped up to the plate and wanted to see this event come to life,” Miller said. Miller said one of the ideas for SunLITE had been a scavenger hunt, and Bruno and her team created a phone app concept. “My suggestion to you as council … is that we as a town will not produce this event, but we will allow the downtown
association, with its membership base, to try to push forward with some version of it,” Miller said. The city would take over the event next year. City officials could support the downtown association, however, by diverting existing funds for activities, such as drivein movies produced by T.E.A.M. Productions, Miller said. “We could also look to do some of the concepts … we were looking at for SunLITE as part of the O.C.toberfest event weekend, which happens the weekend before Halloween,” he Frank Miller added. Miller also asked the council to allow Trimper’s to use its farmer’s market layout for events in September and October — a small car exhibit slated for Sept. 1213, a motorcycle exhibit on Sept. 18-19, a Believe in Tomorrow fundraiser on Sept. 20 and the Sunlite event Oct. 1-4. “Normally, it would go through a private event process, but given 2020 and the short turnaround we got on event concepts … we just don’t have time to follow that process,” Miller said. The council agreed that this would not be the year for Sunlite. “Perhaps we need to do a strategic plan for our special events,” Councilman
Dennis Dare said. “ … is it time to step back and strategically look at what we’re doing to make sure we’re doing the right thing at the right time. This concept of SunLITE might be something better suited in June.” He added that other events may need to be discontinued and funds reallocated for new ideas. Councilman John Gehrig said while the city should help by providing resources and streamlining the permitting process, it should not fund these events. “I don’t want to invest any of our T.E.A.M. Production funds for drive-in movies when we have a private business doing drive-in movies,” he said. “We can either bank those funds or make O.C.toberfest better. I don’t want to just use the funds because they’re there.” He also said other businesses should be involved, not just Trimper’s. “Let the OCDC and the downtown association handle it, but I don’t want to invest any city funds on this,” Gehrig said. “I’d rather have a real plan for what we’re going to do for the rest of the fall, especially now that we’re off the quarantine list.” The council voted to not spearhead
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City aims to boost economy Continued from Page 1 you individually and I found your impressions of what that directive [meant] was slightly different, but I was able to meld it all together and in doing so I came up with a concept of adding a position namely called a business development coordinator,” Miller said. This person would be billeted in the tourism department and would have spearheaded sports tourism and coordinate other economic development needs with local and state economic development agencies. “I was looking to bring it to you on Feb. 11 … that got delayed and then we had, obviously, covid-19, which disrupted a great deal,” Miller said. Miller said the council did leave a placeholder for the position in the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, although more events caused Miller to rethink the position. Foremost of those was the loss of Tourism Director Donna Abbott, who died of cancer in April, and covid19’s devastating effect on the resort’s economy. With that in mind, Miller created a dual economic development and tourism director role, which could be filled immediately. This person would be responsible for Abbott’s responsibilities, as well as boosting the city’s economic development. Later, the city would add a lower salary position, a sports tourism and events recruiter, to do more of the groundwork of “selling” Ocean City to investors and working with the county to develop an indoor/outdoor sports complex. Another option that had been considered was to create a Bureau of Tourism using existing departments plus the new economic development and tourism director. Mayor Rick Meehan said the role needs to be filled now more than ever, and pointed to actions city officials took during a previous economic recession. “If you go back into the 2006-2007 time period, when the economy went flat on us … we went out and raised room tax a half a percent, and we did that in a time when everybody else was cutting back,” Meehan said. “And we took that additional funds an doubled our tourism budget and we started advertising when everybody else was cutting back.” Meehan said by doing so the city was able to maintain a steady economy and eventually saw gains. “The message … there is when times are tough and you’re in economic trouble that’s not when you cut back from advertising that’s when you increase your advertising,” Meehan said. “That’s when you go out and you maintain your presence in an industry or in a particular business. We did that and it was successful. I look at this as a parallel.” Councilman John Gehrig, who has been one of the most vocal about creating the position, agreed, although he desired to see the economic develop-
ment and tourism director begin outreach efforts immediately, as there was no clear timeline as to when the recruiter would be hired. “This director position needs to be a salesperson,” Gehrig said. Councilwoman Mary Knight said she believed the position should be an entirely new one, rather than combined with the tourism director role. “I think economic development and tourism are two very different skill sets,” she said. “… My concern is if this economic development person … is part of this one job, part of the job is not going to get done.” She added that economic development extended beyond the scope of sports and events and included primary residency and business development. “I think we all realize that Ocean
City cannot survive if all we are is a tourism destination,” Knight said. “We have two grocery stores in town full time, The Ocean City Council asked City Manager Doug Miller to begin writing up a job description for an Economic Development Director position during we have, as the strategic plan update meeting last year. Councilman Dennis Dare said before, no dry cleaner. I mean nomic development director position. what we have is so limited, so I see two “I will sit down with each [council] jobs here and not just one.” member to get their individual Councilman Matt James agreed. thoughts and opinions,” Miller told “We need a director of economic de- Ocean City Today. “Then the human velopment … so busy that they don’t resources director and I will develop a have time to worry about the typical formal job description. I then will sit tourism duties, such as marketing and down with each member again and get advertising,” he said. their reactions to the job description. The council directed Miller to begin Finally, I will bring it back to a work writing a job description for the eco- session for approval.
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Work and learn from home chilling at Ocean City beach By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Covid-19 has canceled many things this year —spring, special events, and now learning at school for many. Rather than being burdened at home under these circumstances, Ocean City’s Tourism Department is encouraging families to come back to the resort to work and learn from home at the beach. “As a mom and as a full-time professional, the news of schools starting virtually was Jessica Waters extremely sad, although I understand the health concerns,” said Jessica Waters, Ocean City’s acting tourism director and communications manager. From children not seeing their friends again, to parents juggling work and childcare, families are set for a difficult year, but Waters said she wanted to look for opportunities within the challenges. “We tried to look at ways we could bring some good news to parents and one of things that we came up with was the fact that [with] virtual learning … you can do it from anywhere and the beach is as soothing as it
gets,” Waters said. Earlier this summer, the Ocean City Tourism Commission contemplated a large-scale marketing effort for the fall, but chose not to pursue it in early August in order to save funds for next spring. This advertising effort is not the same as the aforementioned fall campaign and is much smaller in scale. “Although we decided not to do a large advertising campaign, we always continue our social media and digital campaigns,” Waters said. “We never go dark, if you will, in terms of our advertising. This is just promotion.” Funding for this marketing effort is drawn from special event advertising that typically occurs this time of the year. Waters said she employed the help of family and friends to do a photo shoot and filmed their kids enjoying Ocean City offerings — walks on the Boardwalk, drawing in the sand at Sunset Park near the inlet, perusing the exhibits in the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum on the Boardwalk and enjoying the view of the water from hotel balconies. “We really tried to give visitors an idea of how they could enjoy either working or learning at the beach,” Waters said.
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Maryland enters Stage Three of coronavirus recovery plan By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Maryland will enter Stage Three of the state recovery plan, meaning all businesses can reopen, on Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a press conference on Tuesday. “As we begin to Susan Jones move into Stage Three, the law still empowers individual counties to make decisions that are more restrictive, regarding the timing of Stage Three reopenings in their own individual jurisN. Schwendeman dictions,” the governor said. Ocean City is moving forward with strong enforcement of social distancing guidelines. Mayor Rick Meehan said the county can have input on restrictions as well. With Labor Day approaching, Meehan has extended the mandate for face coverings on the Boardwalk. “We are so happy to enter Stage Three of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,” said Nancy Schwendeman, the publications manager and interim executive director of the Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce. “Although we still have a long way to go for full recovery, this is a big step for our local businesses and economy.” Movie theaters and live entertainment venues are allowed to reopen with 50 percent capacity, or up to 100 people at indoor venues and up to 250 people at outdoor venues, with appropriate health and safety guidelines in effect. “I do see a rise in live entertainment in the fall and winter,” Schwendeman said. “Several businesses have been waiting for this and [are] happy to be able to have this part of their operation.” Sun & Surf Cinema off 143rd Street, Fox Gold Coast Theater on 113 Street and Flagship Cinemas off Route 50 announced that they are reopening their indoor auditoriums on Friday. Retail stores and religious facilities may also expand capacity from 50 percent to 75 percent with strong enforcement of physical distancing, face coverings and other safety protocols. “We are very pleased to see that these venues are now able to open, even at the limited capacity,” Schwendeman said. “Having these businesses
open and generating revenue is a benefit to the economy, especially since they tend to be year-round.” Although the governor’s announcement brings hope for many, Stage Three does not change any restrictions on restaurants and bars, said Susan Jones, the executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. Patrons must be seated at a table and cannot stand at bars within restaurants at this time. In addition, the capacity restriction is still 50 percent for indoor dining. “So, with colder weather coming we are quite concerned for a couple of reasons. One, if we have busy fall weekends, the wait times to get food will be rather long; we’ve seen that during the summer,” Jones said. “This caused not so happy customers, and we are in the hospitality business to provide positive, enjoyable experiences.” Jones added that restaurants, bars and hotels that have adapted and changed methods of operation, including offering online ordering and outside seating have fared well during these difficult times. “I hope everybody has a little bit of patience,” Meehan said in advance of the holiday. Many of the local businesses have been shorthanded during the pandemic with the absence of J-1 students. Meehan asks visitors and residents to be vigilant about the safety protocols at venues in town and to wear face coverings. “Unlike many states across the country, we were able to keep more than 70 percent of our economy open throughout the entire crisis, and we have had more than 98 percent of our economy open since we completed all Stage Two reopenings 74 days ago on June 19,” the governor said. Kelly Schulz, secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce, provided an update on the state economy during the press conference. “Through our covid-19 emergency relief programs, we have awarded nearly $175 million in grant and loans to thousands of small businesses in Maryland,” Schulz said. “We’ve helped them keep their doors open, pay their bills and keep employees on the payroll.” She added that the state has gained more than 156,000 jobs during its recovery. “Our unemployment rate is below the national average at 7.6 percent and falling, and all Maryland businesses now can safely reopen,” Schulz said.
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County offers aid to Ocean City for pop-up car event By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) In preparation for the pop-up car event, colloquially known as “H2Oi,” the Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill will aid the Ocean City Police Department. The jail will lend three transportation vans and an officer for each van for eight-hour shifts each evening from Thursday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 26, the dates for the unsanctioned event, according to a Facebook page. The event is known for its participants’ desire to cause traffic congestion and noise along Coastal Highway. Warden Donna Bounds said the correctional officers would assist transporting arrestees to the Ocean City department. “There would be a sworn law enforcement officer in the van with us, whether it be a member of the sheriff’s office or Ocean City [police department],” Bounds said. The police department has said it will strictly enforce the exhibition driving law, which was passed earlier this year to build on the 2018 special event zone restrictions. It prohibits exhibition driving and increases the
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WCPS kick-off event goes virtual By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) “Better together” was the message delivered repeatedly by speakers Tuesday morning at the Worcester County Public Schools system’s virtual #WeAreWorcester Opening Kick-Off event. “I am excited for the fact that we will be back in school — hopefully, sooner than later,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said. Worcester County schools will begin distance learning on Sept. 8 for three weeks. “This pandemic can’t define us, and today I encourage you to not let this pandemic define who you are, what you are and what you do every day,” Taylor said.
He urged teachers in the 14 local public schools to be present for their students who have been disadvantaged by a lack of face-to-face instruction. “I ask that you embrace them on day one when you turn that computer on,” Taylor said. “They need us more than ever before. They want to be with us.” He recounted a letter he received from a female student, who asked him to bring students back to school. She told Taylor how much she missed being with her teachers and friends, who make her feel supported and loved. “Embrace our kids,” he said. “Find out where they’re hurting. Find out where you as an adult can help them to become a better individual. Find out where you can support them. Find out where you can show them love. Find
maximum fines and imprisonable actions. It defines exhibition driving as “the transportation of a passenger on (or in) an area of a motor vehicle that is not designed (or intended) for passenger transport such as the hood or roof.” This also means excessive, abrupt acceleration or declaration of a vehicle; skidding, squealing, burning or smoking of the tires; the swerving or swaying of the vehicle from side to
side while skidding; excessive engine noises; grinding of the gears or the backfiring of the engine of the motor vehicle or any of the wheels of the vehicle losing contact with the ground. Violators could be fined up to $500. The penalty for negligent driving, racing and racing participation as a timekeeper is up to $1,000. Violators of these acts can also be jailed for up to 60 days. Police may also use speed bumps, increased towing and riot charges.
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ern University, and a doctorate from Columbia University’s Teachers College in Educational Leadership. McDonald said the Mallard Strong Task Force has been meeting weekly since the spring “to develop protocols that we have published and sent out to all our families in terms of maintaining social distancing and wearing facial coverings.” According to a recent press release from the school, “The Task Force carefully formulated policies and procedures revolving around safety, including protocols for scheduling, physical distancing, health screening, daily cleaning/sanitizing, protective equipment, transportation and the appropriate use of common areas.” Throughout the year, the Task Force will continue to coordinate with national and regional independent school associations while reviewing information and recommendations from the Governor’s Office, Worcester County Health Department and CDC, the release said. The release also stated that following successful pre-season workouts, all fall athletics—cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, and volleyball— will begin and compete on a modified basis in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC). “Our Mallard Strong Task Force has worked tirelessly for months to create a safe environment for our Worcester Prep families,” McDonald said. “The energy in our hallways was palpable as teachers returned to setup their new physically-distanced classrooms. I, too, am excited to welcome everyone back to campus in order to provide an exceptional educational experience with as much normalcy as possible.” Diane Brown, the marketing and
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Manny Scott gives keynote speech Continued from Page 8 hot and something that generates enough force to power a machine. You all are the extra degree.” Following Russell’s remarks, a video was presented with Fred Hertrich IV, president of Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships, giving the 2020 Teacher of the Year, Christina McQuaid from Pocomoke Middle School, a 2020 Ford Escape to use during the school year. “We know that educators are the leaders in making our community strong for the future,” Hertrich said. “We thank you for your continuous commitment to our children. I have the privilege of being married to an educator, so I know the passion and extra work it takes to be teacher of the year.” McQuaid then introduced the event’s keynote speaker, Manuel (Manny) Scott, whose story partly inspired the 2007 movie “Freedom Writers.” Scott began his address by singing “If I Can Help Somebody” by Mahalia Jackson. He said the lyrics describe his narrative and the efforts of Worcester County teachers. “I know you’re tired. I know some of you are discouraged,” he said. The purpose of his speech was to give educators one reason to not give up in the face of unimaginable chal-
lenges. According to Scott’s website, he missed 60 to 90 days of school annually from fourth to ninth grade and dropped out of school at age 14. By the age of 16, Scott said he lived in 26 places, which equates to two or three different schools each year. In every school he attended, Scott realized he was different than his peers. “Why does everybody seem so happy, and I don’t smile anymore?” was the question he asked himself at the time. “What’s so funny? I want to laugh.” There were times during his childhood when he was so hungry, he would forage in dumpsters, he said. Scott spoke about growing up in a broken family with an incarcerated father and a stepfather who was addicted to drugs and physically abused his mother. Without help from his parents, he fell behind in school. Educators identified him as an ESL (English as a second language) student, although his first and primary language was English. In high school, Scott’s best friend, Alex, was murdered on his way over to visit. His best friend’s death greatly affected Scott and led to him dropping out of school. If his intelligent and talented friend could not make it out of
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health during the pandemic. According to Rowan, signs of mental health decline are: lack of motivation, mood swings, increased stress or worry, increased eating, drinking or sleeping, inability to sleep because of worry, increased somatic systems, increased burn-out or lack of passion in work and thoughts of injuring oneself. He invited educators to participate in an exercise where they wrote down their responsibilities on one side of a sheet of paper and what made them smile on the other side. Then, he asked educators to examine their lists. Did anything overlap? What about work makes them happy? Rowan advised teachers to find joy in the workplace by being present, having fun, making someone’s day and choosing a positive attitude. In addition, he encouraged educators to partake in self-care activities like yoga and utilize “go-to” techniques, involving breathing, meditation and the five senses. For the closing message, a video of administrators in the school system dancing to the theme song of “Friends” reminded educators that they are here for them. After the #WeAreWorcester Opening Kick-off, teachers spent the afternoon in professional learning sessions. For more information about Worcester County Public Schools, visit worcesterk12.org.
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Md. schools now allowed to open safely in some capacity By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Maryland school systems are allowed to reopen for some level of in-person instruction as a result of improved health metrics, Gov. Larry Hogan announced last Thursday. The statewide coronavirus positivity rate has decreased to 3.3 percent, Hogan said. As of Aug. 27, the positivity rate was below the recommended 5 percent to reopen for 63 consecutive days, and under 4 percent for 19 consecutive days. “In order for us to keep moving forward and to keep making progress, it is absolutely critical that Larry Hogan we begin the process of getting our children safely and gradually back into the classrooms,” the governor said. “I believe very strongly that every single child in Maryland deserves access to a worldclass education, regardless of what neighborhood they happen to grow up in.” To help students most affected by the pandemic, Hogan’s administration has committed $345 million more in educational funding through the federal CARES Act, resources for kindergarten through 12th grade technology, grants to address academic accessibility, targeted tutoring for at-risk students and expanded broadband access. “There is broad and overwhelming agreement among public health leaders, education experts and parents that finding a way to safely begin children returning to classrooms must be a top priority,” Hogan said. He added that there is no substitution for in-person instruction. All 24 county boards of education were to submit their final recovery plans to State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon and the State Board of Education for review by Aug. 14, but eight boards did not. “Some of the county school boards have not even attempted to develop any safe reopening plans, which would bring any kids back for any form of in-person instruction,” Hogan said. “This is simply not acceptable. It is essential that we all work together on flexible, hybrid plans to safely get some of our kids back into classrooms and into healthy and supportive learning environments.” Sixteen school systems in the state have developed plans to bring students back in the classrooms in some capacity during the fall, Salmon said. “The State Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Health believe that all county school
systems are able to begin safely reopening,” Hogan said. “Of course, the authority and decision making on those safe reopenings continues to rest with those county boards of education, but their decisions should and must be based on a new set of statewide metrics, guidelines and benchmarks that are being announced today.” Schools should establish safe and phased recovery plans to restore some aspect of normalcy, the governor added. “Across the state, we are at levels that we believe can allow all schools to move forward with some level of in-person learning,” said Dr. Jinlene Chan, the active deputy secretary for public health at the Maryland Department of Health. The statewide metrics implemented are test positivity rates and the cases per 100,000, or case rates, over a seven-day period. “What this metric shows is the level of community spread, but it’s adjusted for the population size of any particular jurisdiction,” Chan said. Jurisdictions with higher case rates should be able to develop a hybrid model with limited in-person instruction, Chan added. The CDC and Maryland Department of Health also advise the enforcement of physical distancing of six feet or greater, face coverings at all times in school buildings, on school grounds, on school transportation, staying at home when exhibiting covid-19 symptoms and cleaning and disinfection measures. “We know the impact of school closures on families and particularly on students’ educational needs and emotional well-being,” Chan said. “But we also recognize it’s imperative to protect kids and school staff to the greatest extent possible from the risk of covid-19 infection while in a school setting.” Salmon said the State Board of Education will be evaluating the implementation of each school system’s recovery plan in the coming weeks. “The State Board [of Education] will discuss my recommendation on the minimum number of hours of real time face-to-face instruction that systems must provide to students during this initial period of virtual learning,” Salmon said. She recommends six hours of work to be completed each school day with at least three and a half hours of synchronous learning. “Setting this standard is the only way to ensure an equitable education for all children across our state,” Salmon added. With the state’s approving numbers and new health metrics, Salmon See STATEWIDE Page 15
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Statewide guidelines to be met Continued from Page 14 strongly suggests local school systems reevaluate their instruction models by the end of the first quarter of the academic year, “especially if they have indicated that they are maintaining a virtual delivery system until January of 2021,” she said. The Worcester County public school system has set an example for other school systems by offering limited in-person instruction through summer school for at-risk students. According to Superintendent Lou Taylor, the goal for the schools is to
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By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The State Board of Education is requiring school systems that did not develop plans to bring back students for in-classroom instruction until 2021 to reevaluate their reopening plans by the end of the first quarter. “Last week, as a result of our dramatically improved health metrics, we announced that every county school system in Maryland was authorized to begin the process of safely reopening,” Gov. Larry Hogan said on Tuesday. “We made clear that the legal authority Karen Salmon and the final decisionmaking on these safe openings rests with the county boards of education.” Hogan said 16 of the 24 school systems in the state developed plans that involved students returning to campus in some capacity this fall. “Eight counties did not submit any reopening plans that even attempted to bring any kids into any classrooms for the entire year,” the governor said. On Aug. 27, Dr. Karen Salmon recommended the minimum number of hours of real-time, face-to-face during a press conference with the governor. She suggested five days per week and six hours per day of student engagement, with three and a half hours of synchronous instruction daily during distance learning. “After reviewing what had been submitted, we made a recommendation of what we thought would ensure an equitable program for all students across the state,” said Dr. Carol Williamson, the deputy state superintendent for teaching and learning in the Office of Teaching and Learning in the Maryland State Department of Education, during the Tuesday board meeting. “The board asked if we would pause the discussion and that you would like to come back and devote a separate
90-minute meeting to that topic. You asked that we reflect on our recommendation and consider if it actually would be possible for school systems to transition to additional hours since their calendars were already set.” Since the board meeting on Aug. 25, schools were reminded of the definitions of synchronous and asynchronous learning with examples, Williamson said. Mary Gable, the assistant state superintendent in the Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment and Educational Policy, shared those definitions with the board. Synchronous learning is remote learning that happens in real time with the interaction between the teacher and students and occurs in a virtual classroom setting. Synchronous learning can be with a targeted small group or the whole class. Examples of synchronous learning are assessment and checking for understanding, office hours that include meeting with students, guided instruction and teacher-led group discussions. Gable said asynchronous learning includes digital platform instruction, pre-recorded video lessons, resources, assigned readings, independent practice, paper/pencil learning activities, rotation/center activities and posted assignments. Maryland school systems are required to be open 180 days each year and provide at least six hours of instruction daily. All 24 school systems in the state presented student engagement projections for synchronous and asynchronous learning per day and week for all grade ranges. During the review of the submitted recovery plans and additional requests for specific hours of synchronous and asynchronous instruction, Williamson said only a few schools met the mandated days and hours across all grade levels. See SYNCRHONOUS Page 16
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Synchronous instruction required for half of day Continued from Page 15 Gable presented the Maryland Code that states students must be in attendance for at least 180 actual school days and a minimum of 1,080 school hours during a 10-month period in each academic year. The State Board of Education reviewed two recommendations. Option A requires schools to be open for students at least 180 school days and to include at least a total of six hours of student engagement per day. The first option also states, “a school day for each local system must include the recommended minim hours of synchronous instruction for each grade band per day, five days per week.” Half-day pre-kindergarten school days must consist of one and half hours of synchronous instruction per day, five days per week. The recommended minimum hours are to be implemented by Sept. 28. Furthermore, any school systems that indicated in their submitted recovery plans that students will not return in-person until second semester should reevaluate their plans by the end of the first quarter. “We ask that because we were hoping that as things get better out in our communities, that we’re going to be able to bring students back more quickly than we had perceived,” Williamson said. Option B also requires schools to be open for students at least 180 school days and to include at least a total of six hours of student engagement per day. In addition, schools must have an average of three and a half hours of synchronous instruction throughout the day. Half-day pre-kindergarten school
days must consist of one and a half hours of synchronous instruction throughout the halfday. “[The Maryland State Department of Education] will collaborate with local school superintendents and provide technical assistance as they work to implement the minimum hours of synchronous instruction and work with local PHOTO COURTESY MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school systems, in collaboration with their local health depart- The State Board of Education voted on Tuesday to require all Maryland school systems that have indicated ments, to consider strategies to that students are not returning for in-person instruction until 2021 to reevaluate their reopening plans by return to in-person instruction the end of the first quarter and submit them to the Maryland State Department of Education by the third week of November. by the end of the calendar year,” the second option states. at least 180 days and have an average “I want to thank the State Board of The main difference between the of three and half hours of synchronous Education for their vote … which calls two options is the amount of time for instruction for students in kinder- on those counties to at least go back school systems to develop their calen- garten through 12th grade of the min- and reevaluate their modes of instrucdars with technical assistance provided imum total of six hours of student tion before the end of the year,” Hogan by the Maryland State Department of engagement per day. said during his press conference on Education. The option was amended with an Tuesday. “So, if they picked Option A, the element of Option A to include school He added that local jurisdictions amount of time would be until the end systems that have indicated students have the flexibility to be more restricof September,” Salmon said. “Or, if the will not return for in-person instruc- tive but are encouraged to reassess the board picks Option B, they would have tion until second semester should guidelines for youth sports. The Maryuntil the end of the calendar year.” reevaluate their reopening plans by the land Department of Health issued an After long discussion, the State end of the first quarter and submit order on June 12, which allows youth Board of Education voted to adopt Op- them to the Maryland State Depart- sports to resume. tion B with clarification. ment of Education by the third week of For more information, visit marySchools are required to be open for November. landpublicschools.org.
Commissioners delay EDU deposits By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Some developers will get a reprieve, as the Worcester County Commissioners voted during their meeting on Tuesday to delay the annual deposits for equivalent dwelling units within the Mystic Har-
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Dare encourages investing in downtown OC buildings 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 its various booms and busts. In many of these instances, Ocean City adapted itself to respond to market circumstances, a growing residential population, and the problems that success often bring about. Coming out of a pandemic-hobbled summer, resort businesses and government want to bring back the kind of family crowds Ocean City has traditionally enjoyed. City Councilman Dennis Dare, who served a long tenure as city manager and city engineer here, believes he has some answers that will help restore the resort’s luster in the eyes of the quality clientele that businesses and residents desire. He has written a 25-part white paper on the steps he believes local government and the community should take. Ocean City Today is examining his proposals in the series of articles on Dare’s list of 25 Things Ocean City Needs to Do. By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) This week, Councilman Dennis Dare’s jigsaw puzzle looks more like a game of Monopoly, as he focuses on acquiring and ameliorating property to reinforce the downtown Ocean City area. “When we talk about investing in public buildings,” Dare said. “By the town investing in these buildings and that infrastructure, it gives the private sector confidence and, hopefully, they will do likewise and invest in their properties.” The city has invested in many buildings over the last several decades, including the relocation of public works and police facilities, renovations at City Hall and the fire department and much more. The city also has invested heavily in its infrastructure by replacing two old water plants, two water tanks and undertaking extensive work on the Boardwalk. One building that Dare expressed particular interest in, however, is the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, on the southern-most point of the Boardwalk. The museum was once located on the Boardwalk at Caroline Street, but the city bought the building in the 1970s and relocated it. While the building is owned, financed and maintained by the city, the museum society runs its day-today operations and creates and pays for exhibits. Dare said the museum is integral in preserving the history of Ocean
City, which is why the building needs to be renovated. “The current building doesn’t have good handicap accessibility,” Dare said. “You cannot get upstairs to the exhibits except for a steep, narrow stairway. Anybody, not just wheelchair [bound people], that don’t have the strength in their legs, they can’t even see the upstairs. The restroom facilities [also] are not handicap accessible.” In addition to making the space handicap accessible, and code compliant, Dare said the city needs to create office space for museum employees. He also mentioned the museum’s acquisition of the old Bank of Ocean City downtown branch, which also would need to be renovated to fit the museum’s needs. As for funding the renovations, this would require money from the museum’s revenue, Ocean City’s budget and grants — the latter of which could be tricky, as funding for such projects are extremely competitive, Dennis Dare Dare said. The next piece would be supporting the Ocean City Development Corporation’s (OCDC) efforts to purchase land bounded by Philadelphia Avenue, Somerset Street, Baltimore Avenue and Dorchester Street, or what he calls the “OCDC model block piece.” The reason for those specific boundary lines, Dare said, is because the city had already owned half of the properties within that area. The goal of the model block pursuit was to create something in addition to the Boardwalk that would draw people to the downtown area. Dare said to finance this goal, the corporation receives a portion of parking revenue from the inlet parking lot, as well as $100,000 grants from the City Council and the Worcester County Commissioners. The corporation has also created temporary permitted and public parking lots in the area, which also acts as a funding source. Dare said the investment in the corporation has been well worth it, as the corporation’s programs, such as its façade improvement program, have doubled the appraisal values of properties downtown. That translates into increases in the resort’s tax base. The corporation’s façade program offers grant money to downtown property and business owners to help them renovate a building’s exterior, including siding, porches and stairway repairs. “Both the city and the county have See RENOVATIONS Page 21
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aquarium [here], maybe they [won’t] stop by Baltimore and go to the National Aquarium.” Dare clarified that this had been an idea at one point, and he did not know whether the downtown corporation had any plans of pursuing such a project. Ocean City Today could not contact the corporation in time for publication. Nevertheless, such an addition, aquarium or not, would aid the city as an added amenity, and would play an important role in another theme to be explored in next week’s piece: the “walkability” of downtown Ocean City. Next week: the replacement of the Route 50 Bridge, sea level rise, bayside boardwalk, Somerset Plaza, Sunset Pier and the walkability of downtown Ocean City.
Gov. Hogan urges covid-19 caution for holiday weekend By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Gov. Larry Hogan praised Maryland’s coronavirus health metrics, but tempered them with words of caution for Labor Day weekend during a press conference on Tuesday. He said the statewide positivity rate is at 3.39 percent, a decline of more than 87 percent since the peak of the pandemic in April. Hospitalizations are down by more than 77 percent and intensive care units are down by 30 percent, according to Hogan. “We continue to be in better shape than the nation and most states across the country,” Hogan said. As for contact tracing, 41 percent of those who have been interviewed since mid-July have attended a family gathering and 19 percent attended a house party or outdoor event. “While we want everybody to enjoy the holiday weekend, we tend to feel safe when we’re around our family and friends,” Hogan said. “In fact, that’s when we let our guard down and we don’t do the things we do when we’re in stores and out in places where we’re actually being careful and following good advice.” He announced that Maryland will be one of the first states to launch Exposure Notifications Express, an app in collaboration with Apple and Google “that is designed to help public health officials more quickly provide notifications for residents about potential covid-19 exposure.” As for Worcester County, 48 new cases were confirmed between last Friday and this Wednesday, accord-
ing to the Worcester County Health Department. Numbers for Thursday were unavailable. Last week, 51 new cases were confirmed. This brings the county’s total cases since March to 842. 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. The Center for Disease Control recently stated that only six percent of coronavirus-related deaths have coronavirus listed as the sole cause of death, while the other 94 percent have other underlying health conditions also listed. There have been 24 coronavirusrelated deaths in Worcester, with at least 18 of them at the Berlin Nursing Home. Attempts to reach the nursing home for comment since March have not been successful. As of Thursday, the state had 110,112 cases. In this area, 316 cases have now been reported in the Berlin and Ocean Pines 21811 zip code area, 296 cases were listed for the Ocean City 21842 zip code, 69 in the Snow Hill 21863 zip code and 114 in the Pocomoke City 21851 zip code. A zip code must have at least eight cases to be listed. A total of 683 people have been released from public monitoring. Worcester has conducted 16,900 coronavirus tests. See CONTACT Page 22
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Contact tracing app to launch Continued from Page 21 As of Wednesday afternoon, there were three patients at Atlantic General Hospital with coronavirus, one in the med/surg unit and two in the intensive care unit, according to Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations. “So far, our caregivers have cared for six patients who came off a ventilator and are breathing on their own and we have discharged 51 patients with covid-19 who are on their way to recovery,” Keiser said. As of Thursday, next door Wicomico had 1,587 cases and Sussex County has 6,335 cases as of Wednesday. Last week, the Center for Disease and Control released a statement that who are displaying covid-19 symptoms do not need to get tested, but the center has since walked back on that. The center now states that those who have come within six feet of someone who has tested positive can get tested, but that not everyone needs to. 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
CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WORCESTER COUNTY AUG. 3 TO SEPT. 2 TIMELINE: 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.
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 tested positive for the virus and have been symptom-free for 28 days. Those who have been symptom-free for 14 days may also donate if they have tested negative. When a case is confirmed positive, the health department conducts contact tracing to inform individuals and businesses that may have come into contact with the positive case. If someone suspects they may have the virus, they should call their primary care provider or the health department. Do not show up unannounced to a medical facility. The Worcester County Health Department has a hotline Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine if a person should be tested. Call 410632-1100 and select option eight. For general information on the coronavirus call the health department 24/7 at 410-632-4321 or visit worcesterhealth.org. View updates from Atlantic General at atlanticgeneral.org/patients-visitors/covid-19updates/. 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.
**POSITIVITY RATE: According to the Maryland Department of Health, the positivity rate is a seven-day rolling average of positive results from all tests. 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 Continued on Page 24
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Seasonal flu and covid-19 collide By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The coronavirus pandemic will collide with another virus as September marks the beginning of the seasonal flu. Nikki Morris, infectious disease supervisor at Atlantic General Hospital, said although flu season used run through April, it’s been extending as far as June in the past couple years. She added that the public flu clinics, which will begin at the end of this month, will look different this year. “If you’re in for an appointment, we’re going to try to get you while we have you there because with covid, you don’t always come to the doctor as much as you did before,” Morris said. “If you’re there and we have a vaccine, we’re going to give it to you.” She said the trickiest part about managing both the flu season and coronavirus pandemic will be differentiating between the two. “There’s really only one difference that stands out, and that’s the loss of taste or smell,” Morris said. “As for fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headaches, and sometimes even vomiting or diarrhea, that all can be symptoms of the flu. Every one of those are symptoms of covid.” She said one advantage is that there
is point-of-care testing for the flu, meaning that it can be determined almost immediately if a patient has the flu. Another important difference between the flu and the coronavirus is the incubation period. “Covid — you can usually have symptoms anywhere from day two to 14 once you’ve come into contact with the virus,” Morris said. “The flu is a little bit quicker than that. Usually you have symptoms of the flu one to four days after Nikki Morris you’ve been in contact with the virus.” Both viruses are spread through droplets, but the coronavirus spreads more easily. To fight against this, Atlantic General Hospital staff will be in full personal protective equipment while giving flu vaccines. “In years past, we never had to wear eye protection to do the flu swab,” Morris said. “If we suspect a patient has the flu, everybody always gets a mask. This year, everyone’s coming in a mask.” The flu clinics will also be drive through. To prepare for the dual virus issue,
the United States developed more flu vaccines than usual - 190 million rather than 170 million, according to Morris. “We may see an increase of people coming out and getting vaccinated, which we’re hoping, because the flu vaccine is proven to work,” Morris said. According to the Center for Disease and Control, last season’s flu vaccine was about 45 percent effective. The good news, Morris said, is that the prevention strategies for the coronavirus are the same for the flu. “It’s the same thing: cover your nose and your mouth, wash your hands, don’t touch your face,” Morris said. “And of course, the six feet, it’s the same thing.” She suggests getting the flu vaccine by Oct. 31. Morris added that there is the high-dose vaccine for individuals 65 and older. Both the regular and high-dose vaccine are covered by Medicare. Vaccines are available at most commercial pharmacies now and will be available through Atlantic General Hospital systems by the end of this month. The public flu clinic dates and locations have not yet been released. “Atlantic General is trying to make them [flu clinics] friendly to the public and make them feel comfortable,” Morris said.
CORONAVIRUS CASES IN WORCESTER COUNTY AUG. 3 TO SEPT. 2 TIMELINE: Continued from Page 22 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. Aug. 31 - 14 more cases are confirmed; 25 more cases are released from public monitoring; two more people die for a total of 24 Sept. 1 - 27 cases are confirmed; 9 cases are released from recovery. Sept. 2 - Seven cases are confirmed for 842; six cases are released from recovery for a total of 683. *Worcester’s first case was confirmed on March 19
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Walk for Recovery fundraiser goes virtual this month By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Like numerous activities this year, the 11th annual Walk for Recovery has converted to a virtual event because of the coronavirus pandemic. Although it was supposed to take place Saturday, Sept. 12 from one end of the Ocean City Boardwalk to the other, participants can instead walk on their own or with a team anytime throughout September. Participants can register for $25 and the first 100 people to sign up by Sept. 12 will receive a goody bag. Heidi McNeeley, president of the Worcester County Warriors Against Opioid Addiction and a Walk for Recovery organizer, said that the advantage to a virtual walk is that it can reach a greater area. “Instead of there being one specific day that everybody walks, everybody can walk during the entire month of September, which is of course National Recovery Month,” McNeeley said. The proceeds will benefit operational costs for the Atlantic Club, scholarships and the Worcester County Warriors. Collen Wareing, a board member for the Atlantic Club and Worcester War-
Although it’s typically on the Boardwalk, the memory board for the Walk for Recovery, decorated with the names of those who have passed from addiction, will be at the Atlantic Club in West Ocean City this year.
riors, said that though the walk is much different this year, they are still encouraging businesses to form teams to walk together to raise awareness for recovery. “There is hope, and people can be happy and in recovery,” Wareing said. “There’s resources available. That’s our number one goal, so we really do want to have teams signed up so that we can get some pictures out there of the teams and some friendly competition.” Participants can post pictures of themselves or their team walking on the Walk for Recovery Facebook event page.
“They can also walk in memory of someone, or donate in memory of someone,” Wareing said. “People have donated in memory of a parent who died of the disease, or a child, or a friend.” Participants can also message the name of someone they are walking in memory of to the event page for that name to be added to the memory board at the Atlantic Club in West Ocean City. The Atlantic Club is a 12-step recovery house that offers peer support service 24/7. Wareing said that most importantly, the club offers social activities for those in recovery and their families.
“Imagine going through treatment. Now you’re sober,” Wareing said. “You’re not using drugs or alcohol, but your friends had and your family might still be doing that, but you don’t want to necessarily be around that now.” The Worcester Warriors, who have been a part of the walk for two years now, help those seeking recovery by providing financial assistance for treatment or rent at a recovery house. The $1,000 scholarships, awarded in the spring, go to one to three high school students in Worcester County who have See WALK Page 27
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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
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Bumper Tables. Waterfront restaurant with American pub eats and seafood, plus a dock bar and playground on the sand. Open 7 days a week. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining and carry out. Hooper’s Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, ultimate seafood feast, fried chicken and more for dine in and carryout.
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29th to 90th streets ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | 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 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 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 $$ | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Outdor dining. Casual seasonal seafood stop for steamed crabs, with all-you-can-eat specials. Also take outs available. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900,
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91st to 146th streets ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT 94TH Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ / 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 Inside the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel at 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining at its finest; featuring fresh seafood, beef, daily specials, children’s menu and a full-service bar. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” for 15 years. Serving breakfast, 7 a.m.; lunch and lite fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and dinner, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. ■ LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Oceanfront at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel at 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch, lite fare, seafood steamer specials, daily specials and tropical drinks served in our Beach Bar & Grill on the ocean. Happy hour Sunday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. with reduced drinks and food specials. Enjoy entertainment afternoons to evenings mid-May to mid-September. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com
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 $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Orange Crush, frozen cocktails, steamed crabs and shrimp, full menu, appetizers, fresh seafood and more, Open everyday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dine-in - inside and outside, carryout and delivery.
OCEAN PINES ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 11019 Manklin Meadows Lane, Ocean Pines 410-208-1212, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Open everyday, noon to 8 p.m. for dining, pickup, carryout and delivery. Pizza and wings. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | 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.
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Walk proceeds to fund Atlantic Club, recovery resources Continued from Page 26 been affected by recovery. McNeeley said aside from the financial aspect, the walk helps dispel the stigma of addiction – it can happen to anyone. “It’s not a moral failing, it’s an illness,” McNeeley said. “I think people that do struggle with addiction will talk about how important it is to be a member of a community and so it’s so important for people to feel loved and accepted and supported.” Wareing added that another important piece of the walk is educating the public on recovery resources. “It typically takes somebody in addiction who has experienced this to truly be able to help somebody,” Wareing said. “But anybody can help somebody by referring them to the resources that already exist in the community if they just know about them.” McNeeley said that the pandemic has greatly affected recovery, especially since not all organizations can hold meetings or can only do so in a limited capacity. She advised those who know someone in recovery to check in on them and to hold space with them. “It means not giving advice, not judging, not trying to fix, but simply being there in that space with them,” McNeeley said.
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Recipe for eggplant caprice tower By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Food is a universal necessity and should never be taken for granted. That being said, it is up to the individual cook to look beyond the basic needs and explore one’s creativeness. A state of mind that promotes a journey of discovery introduces point of view and originality. In addition, appreciation for the intrinsic and diversified palates must be taken into consideration. One has to balance the array of flavors that influences a cook’s interpretation. Another factor is the plating. The plate is a blank canvas and it is up a cook to build his vision by evoking and stimulating one’s senses through the use of color, height and texture. Remember, beautification is Those who register in time for the goody bag can pick it up at the Atlantic Club on Sunday, Oct. 4. Register for the walk at atlanticclubocmd.org/walkrunfor-recovery/about/. For more information about the Atlantic Club, visit atlanticclubocmd.org. To learn more about Worcester County Warriors Against Opioid Addiction, go to wocowarriors.org.
just as important as the taste. Eggplant parmesan is a classic Italian meal. Simplicity at its finest echoes as I savor each bite of crispy eggplant, decadent sauce and luscious cheese. A trained chef knows easiness can be complexity in its final state. Let us review the small details that play a key role in the success of eggplant parmesan. Salt the slices of eggplant for 30 minutes. The abundance of salt draws out the bitterness and natural juices of the eggplant. Good quality canned tomatoes are a must. Crushed tomatoes will give one the consistency that is preferred for eggplant parmesan. Chicken stock and a touch of pureed anchovies will give your sauce depth of flavor, complexity and much needed sodium. I do not know where the idea of adding sugar to tomato sauce came from, but one should avoid it. Instead, add a small amount of baking soda. The baking soda will neutralize the acid in the tomatoes. Just a few pinches is all you need. If one adds too much, the sauce will turn bitter.
Do not overcook the sauce. The excessive heat will destroy the freshness of the tomatoes and also darken the color of the sauce which is not pleasing to the eye. The proper dredging station for frying eggplant consists of flour, an egg and water mixture, and a combination of flour and panko breadcrumbs. The plain flour is an important step because it acts as glue for the egg wash. After the eggplant is fried, place them on a cooling rack. There is nothing worse than to develop a crispy exterior and place this gorgeous crust on a plate lined with paper towels. The paper towels absorb the grease and ruin the crispiness. The order of the layers in eggplant parmesan are critical. Start with a thin layer of tomato sauce. When arranging the eggplant, slightly overlap the slices and cut pieces to fill any gaps. This will help create defined layers when the dish is served. Top eggplant with a third of the cheese mixture. This order is intentional, the cheese acts as a barrier between the sauce and eggplant. Spread another thin layer of sauce See LAYER Page 28
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Layer fried eggplant, basil, tomatoes and mozzarella Continued from Page 27 over the cheese. Repeat this process until you have three layers. Tomatoes are in their prime in the month of August. If time is of the essence, consider a crispy eggplant caprice tower with a balsamic reduction as opposed to the traditional eggplant parmesan. The fried eggplant stands out among the colorful slices of red and yellow tomatoes. Layers of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil add to the flavor profile and enhance the overall composition of the dish. A balsamic vinegar reduction enhances the individual ingredients. A balsamic reduction is balsamic vinegar that has been reduced. You can purchase it at your local supermarket, or you can reduce it yourself by allowing the vinegar to come to a boil, then reducing the heat to a simmer until it thickens. An eggplant caprice tower with a balsamic reduction is easy to make and will add a “wow” factor to any occasion. The element of surprise is what distinguishes one cook from another. Enjoy!
Eggplant Caprice Tower with Balsamic Reduction Ingredients 1 large eggplant, cut into ½-inch slices 3 cups plain panko breadcrumbs 2 ½ cups flour 2 eggs 2 teaspoons water canola oil for frying 2 yellow tomatoes, cut into ½-inch slices 2 red tomatoes, cut into ½-inch slices 1(1-pound) log of pre-sliced fresh mozzarella 1 cup of fresh basil leaves 2/3 cup of reduced balsamic vinegar kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Remove the ends of the eggplant and slice into ½-inch slices. Heavily salt slices and allow to rest for 30 minutes. Wash thoroughly in cold water. 2. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees. 3. Prepare the dredging station by placing 1 cup of flour on a large plate. The next step is to mix the eggs and water in
a small bowl. Then, combine the remaining flour and panko on another plate. 4. Press slices of eggplant in the flour and shake off any excess. Then dip the slices in the egg mixture, allowing excess egg mixture to drip off. Gently press the slices of eggplant in the panko mixture, making sure the slices are completely covered in the breading. 5. Fry the slices until the edges turn a golden-brown color, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn the slices over and cook until the second side is golden-brown. 6. When the eggplant slices are cooked, place them on a cooling rack and salt to taste. Allow slices to cool. 7. To assemble the tower – Place a slice of fried eggplant on the plate.
Top with a slice of mozzarella and fresh basil leaf. Repeat this process with a slice of red tomato. Repeat again with a slice of fried eggplant, and a slice of yellow tomato. Then, crown the tower with one last slice of fried eggplant. The balsamic reduction can be drizzled over the tower or presented as shown in the photograph. 8. Add kosher salt and freshly grounded pepper to taste. * The tower can be constructed to be an appetizer. Simply reduce the amount of layers of eggplant and tomatoes. Secret Ingredient – Distinction. “ The highest of distinctions is service to others.” – King George VI
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The Ocean Pines Pickleball Club stage a group photo during the Pickleball Pink Ribbon Classic in 2019.
Pickleball Pink Ribbon event set for Oct. 2 By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The third annual Pickleball Pink Ribbon Classic scheduled for Oct. 2 at the Manklin Meadows Sports Complex in Ocean Pines will take place as planned but without spectators. Pines Pickleball Club member Chris Shook said roughly two dozen slots remain open for the American Cancer Society fundraiser as the Sept.
28 registration deadline inches closer. “We’re asking players to bring their own chairs and obviously wear a mask,” she said. Each of the 70-plus registered players pays $35 to compete, with lunch and prize drawings also on the agenda. “There will be a lunch but this year they’ll be a box lunch, where in the past you walked around a buffet,” she
said. Shook said to this point lunch sponsors include Chick-fil-A, Southside Deli and Wockenfuss Candies. “So far that’s the line up but we’re still working on stuff,” she said. Pickleball, which was created in the late 1960s in Washington State, incorporates rules comparable to tennis and is played on a badmintonsized court. The pastime was introduced as a
drop-in sport in Ocean Pines in 2011 and has gained immense popularity since that time. Shook said while attendance this year is limited to players, interested parties are still encouraged to lend financial backing to help defeat breast cancer. “If people want to give a donation, obviously it is for the American Cancer Society,” she said. See PICKLEBALL Page 30
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Fall most challenging for lifeguards By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Every year, around this time, we ask, “Where did August go?” This summer is really one that will go down in the record books as not only being one of the quickest, but also one of the most unique due to the covid-19 situation. Ocean City has enjoyed some awesome weather just about every day. Everyone is trying to take in all that we can of what is left of the season and make it last as long as possible. The majority of lifeguards are students or educators and their life away from the beach is calling them back and in many cases, sooner than expected because of changes in school schedules due to covid-19 requirements. Ocean City Beach Patrol has a large number of surf rescue technicians in college and many others are educators at various levels in school systems throughout Maryland, the U.S. and even Canada. It is a lifestyle that allows them to have the summers free to pursue their work with the Beach Patrol. This is the time of the year when our surf rescue technicians numbers start shrinking. As the Beach Patrol strives to maintain the maximum number of guard stands on the beach, vacationers continue to choose Ocean City as a vacation destination. August seems to be the popular month this year and with several “promotions” to encourage people to make Ocean City their “Work from home” or “Virtual school” location this fall, and we are expecting larger than normal crowds. This situation becomes the greatest challenge for the patrol as we try to provide the same level of protection for each visitor as when we are at 100 percent staffing. To complicate matters, this is also the time of year that Ocean City experiences an increase in the volume and size of waves due to tropical activity in the Atlantic. August and September are traditionally our large surf months, producing larger waves, rip currents and shorebreak. As we move later into September, fewer guards are left to handle bigger rips and waves. This is when the training and skills they have been honing all summer will be put to use keeping all of our beach patrons safe during these busy final weeks of the season. Through the scheduling skills of Lt. Mike Stone, who has 36 years with the patrol and works as a local school
counselor, we have been able to realize our goal of keeping the maximum number of guard stands on the beach for the maximum number of days. As a result, we were able to keep all 91 stands (full deployment) on the beach through Sunday, Aug. 16. As the season continues, surf rescue technicians will have a more challenging situation with the greater distance between stands and a larger area of responsibility. When we remove stands from the beach, the remaining stands are spread out equally. Many of these personnel will choose to work without a day off until the end of the season so that we can provide additional coverage and the added safety to swimmers of more guards on duty. A large number of surf rescue technicians, who have left for other obligations away from the beach, will return on a part-time basis. The Town of Ocean City is providing a travel stipend to offset the cost of traveling back to Ocean City from areas over 100 miles away, to help encourage as many surf rescue technicians as possible to return once they have moved from the area. They return to help out on both weekdays and weekends, even scheduling classes to allow availability during several days each week. Imagine if one guard gets sick or injured and we don’t have someone to cover their stand, which is one less stand on the beach which again makes the distance between stands even further apart. OCBP is committed to provide surf rescue technicians along the entire 10 miles of beach for all visitors and residents, so rather than have unguarded areas, the number of available lifeguard towers is equally distributed along the beach front. As this redistribution occurs, the location and distance between stands changes (sometimes on a daily basis and the distance may increase to as much as 800 yards, or a half-mile, between stands, compared to the average 190 yards at maximum mid-season coverage). We will continue to provide coverage of all 10 miles of Ocean City beach until Sunday, Sept. 27. Thanks to the support of the Mayor and City Council we will continue to provide this level of coverage whereas nearby beaches have reduced their coverage throughout the season and will be closing down their entire operation earlier than in past seasons due to funding and personnel issues. Although Ocean City’s coverage will be done with fewer personnel and less lifeguard towers, we will supplement this coverage by increasing the number of mobile rescue units patrolling the beach.
These mobile units are first-aid, AED and PPE equipped with one surf rescue technician (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other surf rescue technician (driver) maintains radio communication and backup during an emergency. Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians, medical first responders and are quad (ATV) certified. Surf rescue technicians will be on duty daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To make sure we end our season and yours safely, vacationers and locals can help the guards and themselves by making the extra effort to swim in front of a lifeguard. We strongly encourage all beach patrons to restrict any beach or waterrelated activities to times when beach patrol personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay within the limits of their ability and never rely on a flotation device. Captain’s Note: Thanks to the professionalism and commitment of our surf rescue technicians who are willing to return for several years we have 31 percent of our 200 employees with five or more years’ experience with Ocean City. What makes this statistic even more amazing is that 88 percent of our employees must relocate to Ocean City each season from their full-time residences and obtain seasonal housing. If you or someone you know would like to rent seasonally to Beach Patrol employees, contact our office at 410289-7556.
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Pickleball Pink Ribbon Classic Oct. 2, with limits Continued from Page 29 Continuing the tradition from past events, a special guest speaker is on tap, Shook said. “We’re going to have a speaker, which is going to be different this year,” she said. The guest presenter will provide a unique take on the fight against breast cancer. “It will be a survivor with a different perspective,” she said. “We’re going to open some eyes.” Shook said the speaker is likely to give a fresh outlook on the cancer struggle even for those not previously affected. The pickleball event is one segment of the Pink Ribbon Classic, which began with the annual Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament started in 1996. Also taking place this year is the new Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Car Parade on Oct. 24 in Ocean City. The Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 30, depending on covid restrictions, at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. The month-long Pamper Yourself For Charity Raffle will wrap on Nov. 2 at A Perfect Face Day Spa in West Ocean City. To register for the pickleball competition, contact Shook at 443-6141504 or email cshook09 @yahoo.com. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-2272345.
PLEIN AIR PAINTING Rajendra KC of Falls Church, Virginia, won first place in the Art League of Ocean City’s Quick Draw competition on Aug. 16 for his watercolor of a Boardwalk scene. He created the painting in less than two hours in the rain. He is joined by Shanti KC.
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Delmarva Chorus stays in harmony virtually By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Looking to maintain their musical edge as covid-19 health restrictions limit social interactions, the Delmarva Chorus has adapted to a virtual format for weekly practice sessions. Delmarva Chorus director Carol Ludwig said the 20-some member volunteer ensemble has been holding Zoom meetings since April. “We had a retreat with a vocal coach scheduled on March 13 and that was the day everything got shut down,” she said. Since that time, the chorus received guidance from Sweet Adelines International, a nonprofit that sponsors
women’s choruses around the world. “Our international organization stepped up and we got all kinds of instructions on how to use Zoom,” she said. “It was unbelievable how the professional music educators … made YouTube videos and sent us links.” Ludwig said the switch to online sessions involved a learning curve for some members. “It probably took us three sessions before everybody could get on,” she said. “I had to do one-on-ones with some people to teach them.” Ludwig, who was instrumental in founding the Delmarva Chorus in 2003, said the initial challenge with conducting online meetings was assuring no one spoke out of turn.
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“On Zoom you can only have one voice at a time,” she said. “The loudest one is the one who wins.” In short order, Ludwig discovered, “The best thing for a host of a bunch of talented social-type women is the ‘mute all’ button.” Ludwig said online practice sessions typically open and close with a social element. “At the beginning and the end, I leave it open for everybody,” she said. “If somebody wants to tell a story, I mute myself so they can have their time.” In addition to convening online, chorus members have been given home assignments. “When you sing a cappella, every voice has to work with the other voices,” she said. In that vein, vocal baking tracks
have been provided to individual members. “There has to be one in each part so you have a minimum of four people in order to make barbershop music,” she said. “That’s why these tracks are so helpful to us, because it gives them somebody to sing along with.” Regardless of the altered approach, the Delmarva Chorus has maintained close contact. “We’re a very social group,” she said. “You have to like being around people in order to survive in an a cappella chorus.” Ludwig said the prolonged holding pattern the chorus has endured has not dampened members’ enthusiasm. “I sweat every week because you’re working your butt off trying to get everybody involved,” she said. “They really enjoy it and it’s good for me too.”
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
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Join via Zoom, at 10:00 AM, for a combined group and yards of fun while knitting, crocheting and embroidering. All levels are welcome Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/eve nt/6940299
Featuring crafts and STEM. A new kit each week in September. Pick up your kit at any branch of the Worcester County Library, while supplies last. For youth.
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Fri., Sept. 4 VOTER REGISTRATION SIGN UP Tyree AME Church, 9004 Trappe Road, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. To be held outdoors on the church premises. Remember that in Maryland, if you have been convicted of a felony and have completed serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, you are eligible to vote, but must re-register. Absentee ballot information will also be available. Ivory Smith, 443944-6701
FIRST FRIDAY IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. September’s art shows will be a combination of online and in-person exhibits. The art league will premiere an online video with a preview of the gallery shows on their Facebook Live page on at www.ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org. In addition, the physical galleries will be open with extended hours to 7 p.m. There will be limited capacity and attendees must wear masks. Admission is free and open to the public. 410-524-9433
GREEN MARKET Fridays through Nov. 27 - Trimper Rides under the Ferris Wheel, 600 S. Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Local Farmers Market featuring fresh everything and more from our local farmers. The market is agriculture based only. There will be live music and weekly drawings. Sally Kneavel, Sally@Trimperrides.com, 410-2898617, http://TrimperRides.com
Sat., Sept. 5
tournament is great for kids. Participants may fish from their own boat or rent a skiff, skimmer or pontoon from the marina. 410-289-7438, http://www.bahiamarina.com
SUNDAES IN THE PARKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM. Featuring free music by Panama Rex (The Ultimate Jam Buffett 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 800-626-2326, https://ococean.com/events
ROCK AND RIDE ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC Trimper Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave. TrimperRides presents ROCK_N RIDE Original Live Music, 7-9 PM every Sunday. Jessica Bauer, Jessica@Trimperrides.com, 410-289-8617, http://TrimperRides.com
Mon., Sept. 7 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING 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
LABOR DAY FIREWORKS Talbot Street Beach, 10:30 PM. 410289-2800
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The sale is in the church’s parking lot. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
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WHEN APRIL DOESN’T BLOOM - A WORKSHOP WITH SISTA BIG Combining both poetry and art, Sista Big takes the group on an inner journey of expression and self-worth, 6:00 PM. For ages 16 and older. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/eve nt/6940128
Thurs., Sept. 10 DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION CLASSES The series of three, three-hour sessions will address diabetes self-management skills. A family member is invited to attend. Advance registration and a referral from a primary care provider (which the program can obtain) are required. This class is a Medicare benefit and also covered by most insurances. Classes will be held Sept. 10, 17 and 24 via Zoom, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Register: 410-2089761.
NEA BIG READ: CREATIVE WRITING WITH NANCY MITCHELL Offered via Zoom, these multi-course workshops focus on fear, survival and the human spirit. Held Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 2:00 PM. Register: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6934342
HOPE IN BLOOM! VIRTUAL EVENT Free virtual breast health event, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Discussion about early detection, treatment and survivorship with area experts via Video Call (Zoom). Free to the community. Registration required: Genie Blake, gblake2atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-9268 by Sept. 9.
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Now meeting via video call, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Kay Kinnikin, kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6414765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org
Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., 7:00 PM. Music provided by “Bayside Worship Team & Friends,” featuring gospel music. 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
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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.
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS 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.
KIWANIS 2021 LOTTERY RAFFLE The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean 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.
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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
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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE
OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE 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
SEPTEMBER 4, 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
SEPTEMBER 4, 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 in-
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices terest in the common elements 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 _________________________________
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: August 20, 2020 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
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 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 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill,
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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 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 General, 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 _________________________________
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 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 _________________________________ 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 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
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 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 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,
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 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 _________________________________
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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
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices 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) 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 _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18412 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS FREDERICK SANDUSKY Notice is given that James Sandusky, 24 Westwood Drive, Mantua, NJ 08051, was on August 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas Frederick Sandusky who died on August 2, 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 27th 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. James Sandusky 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: September 03, 2020 OCD-9/3/3t _________________________________
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: September 03, 2020 OCD-9/3/3t _________________________________
CHRISTOPHER F. DRUMMOND 119 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
Heavy Vehicle Stabilization Kit
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18411 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOSEPH BIRMINGHAM III Notice is given that Christina Auker, 12619 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Michael Joseph Birmingham IV, 30831 Pepper Creek Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939, were on August 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael Joseph Birmingham III who died on June 11, 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 (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th 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. Christina Auker Michael Joseph Birmingham IV Personal Representatives
Town of Ocean City
BID SOLICITATION The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors for a Heavy Vehicle Stabilization Kit and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for Heavy Vehicle Stabilization Kit may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Purchasing Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Friday, September 25, 2020 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud the same time. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation OCD-9/3/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18405 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLORIA BOHRER Notice is given that Patricia Neals, 508 Bay Street, Unit 5, Berlin, MD 21811, was on August 24, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Gloria Bohrer who died on June 11, 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 represen-
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tative 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 deliv-
ery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Patricia Neals 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: September 03, 2020 OCD-9/3/1t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18406 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUTH JANE MATTHEWS Notice is given that Sharon Lynn Worth, 8143 Courthouse Road,
Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on August 25, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ruth Jane Matthews who died on July 11, 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 25th 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. Sharon Lynn Worth 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: September 03, 2020 OCD-9/3/3t _________________________________
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 28th 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. Marylou Frances Semones 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: September 03, 2020 OCD-9/3/3t _________________________________
JOHN K. PHOEBUS 517 WEST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 70 CRISFIELD, MD 21817
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by James W. Latchum, P.O. Box 321, Bishopville, MD 21813 for judicial probate appointment of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 09/22/2020 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 09/03/2020 OCD-9/3/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18415 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JEROME E. PATRICK FORESTELL AKA: JEROME EDWARD PATRICK FORESTELL JR. Notice is given that Marylou Frances Semones, 103 Fern Bluff Way, Cary, NC 27518, was on August 28, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jerome E. Patrick Forestell who died on June 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
IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: SEAN PATRICK PALACIOS ESTATE NO. 18407
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PPP payroll should be kept as expense As if things weren’t hard enough for small businesses, news comes from the National Newspaper Association that the Trump administration plans to claw back a chunk of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds businesses have used as a lifeline to keep their employees on the payroll. When Congress passed PPP, the legislation made it clear that these loans would ultimately be forgiven if businesses used them for approved purposes, mostly payroll. And, the law ensured — in writing — that any forgiven amounts would not be taxable, meaning that businesses could use all those funds to keep folks employed. Thousands of businesses in Maryland, including many in the resort area, signed up in good faith, secure in the knowledge that if they used those funds as Congress intended, they would be forgiven and not taxed. This program saved hundreds of jobs along the coast. Well, Congress may have said one thing, but President Trump’s Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, has other ideas. According to the Treasury Department, forgiven funds may not be taxable, but the payroll businesses paid with those funds can no longer be considered a business expense. No matter how you look at it, disallowing businesses from claiming that payroll as an expense is the same thing as taxing the forgiven loan. Now some members of the U.S. Senate weren’t amused by this bait and switch. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have led a fight in the Senate to tell the Treasury Department that they meant what they said: the forgiven loans should not be taxable, including through the back door. Other senators are worried about the “optics” of standing up for small businesses, if you can imagine. Treasury cannot be allowed to override Congress’ promise to our small business community. Business operators need to make that clear to its representatives in Congress.
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Think you have it bad? Ha! If you think you have it bad, you don’t know what bad is. Think about this: By Stewart Dobson if you were an anEditor nual cicada, the treetop insect that delivers the reciprocating saw sound of summer, you would spend most of your life buried in dirt, emerge into the light at last, only to have sex one time and die. So much for a stimulating social life. If cicadas could talk, this is how the conversation would go: “Hey, Bob, guess what I did last night? I went out and got ... aaaaggggh!” But there’s worse. If you’re a guy, imagine being a spider — you hatch, eat some bugs, have sex one time, and then the female eats you. “Hey, Bob, guess what? Irene invited me over for dinner. Maybe I’ll get lucky. I’ll let you know how it went.” “Ummm, no you won’t.” Obviously, I’ve been spending some time observing the animal kingdom in my yard, for lack of anything else to do. Curiosity-driven person that I am, however, I have questions about the things I’ve seen. For instance, how is it butterflies can fly like they do without throwing up? Scientists say butterflies have that herky-jerky flight pattern to make it more difficult for birds to catch and eat them. That may be so, but all I know is that if you were flitting up, down and sideways as you traveled from point A to point B, you’d be barking on the begonias before you went two feet. Then, there is the ultimate nature ques-
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tion: can birds aim? To explain, we have a ton of bird feeders, because I enjoy — or used to enjoy — watching little birds like finches do what they do. But over time I have learned that these chirpy little flockers are not what they seem. They are, in reality, small thugs in feathered clothing. There are times when, seemingly without provocation, they attempt to beat the bird seed out of each other for no apparent reason. I made note of that, but then later came to wonder if they somehow, in their little bird brainstems, intuited that my opinion of them had changed. As it happened — and this is an unembellished true story — I was outside getting over a rough workday by applying the usual counter-measure on the rocks. We were looking at the sky, my marital associate and I, when a house finch flew overhead. At first, it appeared as a speck in the great blue expanse, but grew larger and larger as it descended some 50 feet toward the earth. And then, pa-lookup. This bird, flying at 30 mph, some 50 feet up in the air, managed to calculate the timing and the trajectory to hit a two-inch diameter target and poop dead center into my sipping whiskey. I say it was on purpose. Pa-lookup. So, just think, no matter how bad things might seem, they could be worse. You could live in the dirt, you could be a victim of cannibalism ... or a finch could poop in your sipping whiskey. Now, that, I submit, is a very bad day. What could be worse than that? Not noticing it at first.
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Thousands of poll workers sought for general election By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration is recruiting thousands of people to serve as election judges this fall to counter a statewide shortage. In a letter to David Garreis, the president of the Maryland Association of Election Officials, Hogan said last Wednesday that more than 11,000 Marylanders have expressed interest in becoming election judges for the Nov. 3 general election. “However, there are increasing reports that local boards of election have failed to contact, or even turned away, interested election judges,” Hogan wrote. “This is unacceptable, and it hurts our ability to safely conduct the November election.” Normally, Worcester County has 220 election judge positions. Currently, there are 200 positions filled. With the shift from 16 polling places to four voting centers, there is less need for election judges within the county. The following locations have been approved as voting centers by the Maryland State Board of Elections: Pocomoke Community Center, 1410 Market Street in Pocomoke City, Snow Hill Middle School, 522 Coulbourne Lane in Snow Hill, Stephen Decatur Middle School, 9815 Seahawk Road in
Berlin, and Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Worcester County voters can vote at any voting center on Nov. 3. A press release from the Worcester County Board of Elections states, “Specimen ballots will be mailed in October to voters along with a listing of the early voting center and vote center locations.” At this time, the local board of elections is still accepting applications for election judges. “We certainly do not turn anyone away,” said Patti Jackson, the director of the Worcester County Board of Elections. She added that a list of applicants is saved in a folder and if an election judge drops out or is sick the day of the election, the local board contacts those applicants to fill the absence. Many of the applicants are state employees because of the incentives, Jackson said. Hogan’s administration has urged nearly 65,000 state employees to sign up and serve as election judges. The state employees will receive 16 hours of administrative leave for each day of their service. In addition, 167,000 staff and students at colleges and universities in Maryland have been asked to serve.
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Letters to the editor Debate on mask wearing in U.S. Editor, I read the letter to the editor from Tony Christ with interest. It contains information from individuals from both sides of the debate regarding masks. While my science background would normally result in my looking at the data rather than individual stories, here is what I have concluded. During the early days of covid-19, it was unclear how the virus was spreading, so we got a load of advice regarding contact spreading. I don’t know whether the early advice regarding masks not needed was based on misinformation on spreading or the desire to prevent the public from buying up masks and other supplies needed by healthcare work“We continue to encourage all of our state agencies to regularly and actively promote the need for election judges on their homepages and social media platforms,” the governor wrote. He also told Garreis that it is imperative that local boards immediately train election judges to safely and effectively conduct the election amid the
ers. However, it is clear that the early recommendations not to bother with masks clouded the issue. But, here is what I see from a clearly non-scientific point of view. Taiwan, North Korea, Japan, France, Italy and Spain were all hit by the virus and have had much less of an impact than in the United States. The thing I see in common with all of the countries is when health experts said they needed to lock down and wear a mask when they ventured out, there was no discussion about whether a mask was beneficial. When we have 50 different plans to deal with the virus and when people are urging a move to the next phase too early, we end up with nearly 180,000 dead. Jim Thomas Ocean City coronavirus pandemic. With the CDC’s recommendation to offer voters a variety of choices, Hogan’s administration strongly encourages voting by mail, early voting, and voting on election day at off-peak times as safe and efficient options. For more information, visit elections.maryland.gov.
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County passes second round of covid-19 business grants a financial crunch,” Bertino said. By Elizabeth Bonin When County Commissioner Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Worcester County Joshua Nordstrom voiced a concern businesses will receive more economic about the applications coming from assistance as the Worcester County the south end of the county, Perlozzo Commissioners passed the second listed the applications from various round of Covid-19 zip codes — 29 total applications came Back to Business As- from Snow Hill and Pocomoke zip sistance Grant fund- codes. County Commissioner Jim ing during their Bunting pointed out that over half the meeting on Tuesday. applications came from Berlin and The county was Ocean City. granted $2.18 million “I’d like to say that I can’t make everyfor local businesses one apply, but I can assure you that we Tom Perlozzo from the federal Coro- have reached out to every city manager, navirus Aid, Relief every PR person, downtown coordinaand Economic Security Act. The com- tors, chambers of commerce and promissioners passed the first round of moted the opportunity,” Perlozzo said. funding for Worcester businesses in Bunting added that he was also July. concerned about the advertising For the first round of funding, $1.25 money. million will be disPerlozzo said that tributed to more money would be than 150 businesses, ‘Our idea was that Worcester equally distributed according to Tom to all jurisdictions in County tourism would Perlozzo, director of Worcester, includadminister the funds, work recreation and parks, ing Ocean Pines, to with each individual economic developdrive tourism and ment and tourism. jurisdiction and develop what small business deBusinesses will re- they need as far as advertising.’ velopment. ceive either $5,000, “Our idea was that Tom Perlozzo, $7,000 or $10,000 Worcester County director of recreation depending on busitourism would adand parks, economic ness type and numminister the funds, development and tourism work with each indiber of employees. As for the second vidual jurisdiction round, Perlozzo recand develop what ommended three categories – about they need as far as advertising,” Per$500,000 for businesses, $250,000 for lozzo said. workforce development and $250,000 He also said that the idea was for for advertising. He also suggested that the municipalities to have the option sole proprietors with zero employees be to match the funds. included in the first round to allow for Bertino asked that since Ocean agriculture producers. City and Berlin already have robust Perlozzo said the workforce invest- advertising, if the grant money could ment could develop a Skilled Trades, be weighted toward the southern end Agriculture and Tourism program. of the county. “The county is, as you know, not Perlozzo said that was the commisimmune to the pandemic and replac- sioner’s call. ing and finding talented workforce,” Harold Higgins, chief administraPerlozzo said. tive officer, added that the agriculture J-1 students, a major workforce for community was reluctant to particithe county, could not travel to the pate in the grant application. United States this year because of a Bertino suggested providing more temporary visa ban. Other workforce education to southern Worcester. investment suggestions were creating “Maybe the reason is there’s a misa county talent connect portal; devel- understanding or not a full appreciaoping specific programs at Worcester tion of how this could really help Technical High School, Wor-Wic them,” Bertino said. Community College, Salisbury UniCounty Commissioner Ted Elder versity and University of Maryland said it seemed as if the agriculture Eastern Shore; seeking out diverse community didn’t see how the grants candidates; and investing in retention and advertising would help them. programs. “Most of the farmers and people in For the advertising, Perlozzo said agriculture and extremely independthe department would focus on direct ent and don’t like to look to governmarketing such as email, postal, pro- ment for help,” Elder said. grammatic, mobile and print. The commissioners voted unaniCounty Commissioner Chip Bertino mously to continue with Perlozzo’s said he was uncomfortable with the recommendations, with the underadvertising amount. standing that the advertising money “I’m concerned about taking would be weighted toward the $250,000 for advertising, unrelated to southern end of the county, below helping the businesses who may be in Newark.
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Let’s talk about suicide more often Once taboo, discussions of mental health and healing grows in Worcester County By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) As the nation heads into National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 6-12, those who do suicide prevention and education work have one thing to say: let’s talk about suicide openly and compassionately. “If you suspect someone is suicidal or is thinking about suicide, you use the word,” said Ron Pilling, secretary/treasurer of The Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program. “Don’t say, ‘Are you thinking about hurting yourself?’ say, ‘Are you thinking about suicide?’” The United State’s suicide rate has increased by 33 percent from 1999 through 2017, from 10.5 to 14 suicides per 100,000 people, per a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) study. Since 2008, suicide has been the 10th leading cause of death for all age groups, and by 2016 suicide became the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34. Pilling said one of the major obstacles in suicide prevention work is stigma that trivializes mental illness as compared to physical ailments. “If you break your arm, you go to see your doctor about it, but if you have a major depressive disorder, PTSD, anxiety issues, long-term anger issues — people are just not willing to equate a mental illness with a physical illness, or else they’d seek care,” Pilling said. In addition to openly talking about suicide, Pilling said there are risk factors and warning signs people could learn to identify when a loved one may be contemplating suicide. “What we teach is what we call suicide prevention first aid,” Pilling said. “We liken it to CPR. You don’t have to be a cardiologist to keep someone alive who’s having cardiac emergency until an ambulance gets there. It’s the same thing with suicide prevention.” Risk factors, Pilling said, include a history of mental illness in the family, dramatic life events, such as a divorce, ownership of a gun, which is one of the most common tools for suicide, being a male and living in a rural area. As for warning signs, Pilling said people should look for self-deprecating language, breaks in routine, gifting of valuables, a change in demeanor and frequent mention of death or self-isolation. When these signs are identified, the next step is to approach the person and directly, but compassionately, address the situation with three words in mind — listen, ask and stay. “It’s not your job to solve all of this person’s problems,” Pilling said. “It is your job to listen carefully, don’t put
yourselves in their shoes unless you legitimately and honestly can, and ask, ‘Have you talked to anybody about this?’ … and then stay with that person and help them find the access to the care. Take them to a counselor … take them to meet their pastor … walk with them to the guidance counselor … to get them started on the road to finding help.” Suicide is not an individual decision, but Ron Pilling often involves family and friends. Jesse Klump program President Kim Klump is a licensed environmental health specialist for the Worcester County government, a certified Kim Klump grief counselor and a certified mentor for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She conducts individual and monthly suicide grievers’ group support sessions. “The biggest question that most of them [survivors] have, especially right after a suicide, is the why — why did my loved one do this?” Klump said. “Answering that ‘why’ is always the hardest part of dealing with a suicide loss, because you never truly get an answer.” In conjunction with the why, Klump said guilt overwhelms grievers who question their culpability in the death of their loved one. “They always feel that there was probably something they could have done or recognized to prevent the suicide,” Klump said. “Even if there isn’t, they feel that way.” Klump said a big part of her work is centering the individual and not generalizing their experiences. Similarly to Pilling, Klump said the best tool to help a griever is dialogue. “I always encourage them to talk about it as much as possible,” she said. “The more you tell the story, the more you talk about it, each time you go through that [experience] again helps you lessen that trauma.” Another tool Klump likes to recommend is journaling, although she recognizes it doesn’t work for everyone. “[You try] to keep a record of your thoughts and feelings and where you’re at in your journey,” she said. “Maybe not every day, but you try to touch base with your journal once a week even. You can start looking back and see what progress you made.” By journaling, grievers have told Klump that they could better handle their emotions, when previously they could not go through a single day without feeling despondent. Her work has faced challenges because of the pandemic, as she has had to move much of it online. “A big problem here is that many do not have high-speed internet, so it was
difficult” Klump said. Klump moved her grieving sessions to a local park where participants must social-distance and wear masks, which has helped she said. And despite grim national suicide trends, Klump and Pilling said they have seen great progress in Worcester County in terms of awareness. “I’ve seen a tremendous increase in resources, involvement and people just talking about the subject over the 12 years or so I’ve been doing this,” Klump said. When she first began her work, Klump said merely uttering the word suicide had caused people to shut down and shy away from the conversation. “I think it’s basically the way people have been brought up and brainwashed throughout the years,” Klump said. “It was thought that suicide was an evil thing almost like an evil spirit had taken over the body. It wasn’t a natural thing for somebody to take their own life, so even the church was not looking at suicide the same way… saying that somebody who died that way will go to hell versus heaven.” All of these things helped to paint it in a negative light, Klump said, rather than looking at the underlying causes, such as mental health. “It’s [suicidal ideation] a treatable thing that just like any other physical ailment could be,” Klump said. “That’s a whole change of mindset that had to occur through education and getting the word out there.” Typically, the Jesse Klump program, as well as other health agencies, hosts a variety of events during National Suicide Prevention Week. Many of those events have been canceled, although Pilling highlighted the Worcester County Health Fair to take place on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Rd. Pilling also promoted the annual Ocean City Out of the Darkness Walk, which will take place virtually this year. The event is scheduled for Sept. 2627, 2020, and focuses on self-care. Participants may walk, run, cook or read in support of suicide prevention. If participants go on a walk or run, they are encouraged to wear an American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or Out of the Darkness shirt, take a picture and share it on social media using #MDTogetherToFightSuicide and tagging @asfpmaryland. Pictures may also be shared on the “My Out of the Darkness Experience” virtual wall. “We are going through a very difficult time for everybody with the pandemic,” Klump said. “It makes our lives different in so many ways and I encourage everybody … to notice [a loved one’s] body language, notice what they say, if you’re concerned about them reach out. Sometimes all it takes is picking up the phone and saying ‘Hey, I’m just checking in See REACH Page 45
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Reach out to loved ones and Annual OP health fair canceled ask — ‘How are you today?’ Continued from Page 44 with you, how are you today?’ because so many people are suffering.” The Jesse Klump program’s website acts as a liaison for the public to get access to local, state and national resources, such as suicide warning signs, suicide first aid, health department’s and crisis lines, juvenile mental health education, post-suicide attempt first aid, survivor grief counseling and more. Visit the website at http://www.jessespaddle.org/ineedhelp.html . To regis-
ter for the Ocean City Out of the Darkness Walk visit https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donor Drive.event&eventID=7068 or the event’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/64 0416380053740/?acontext=%7B%22e vent_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22 mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22 search%22%7D]%7D . If you are contemplating suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
(Sept. 4, 2020) The annual Ocean Pines Health Fair will not be held this year, because of concerns related to the covid-19 pandemic, the Ocean Pines Association announced this week. The health fair is traditionally held each October in the Ocean Pines Community Center, with free health educationx and screenings from Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Re-
800-273-8255, the Maryland Crisis Hotline at 1-800-422-0009, or the Worcester County Health Department at 410-641-4598.
gional Medical Center. Indoor event restrictions and social distancing concerns were a factor in the cancelation. “After much thought and discussion on how we can make this possible, it just doesn’t seem as though we will be able to facilitate the Health Fair this year,” Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said. “We just would not be able to offer the same type of event that people are used to, and I would hate to cut back on things and it not be the same as we have always produced. “I look forward to having this event in 2021,” she said.
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The Ocean City Council voted on Tuesday to move to public hearing a land swap between the city and the Wenzlaff LLLP, owners of Advanced Marina on 66th Street. The swap will also require the passage of three ordinances.
Property swap between city, Wenzlaff family progresses By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) A property swap between Ocean City officials and the Wenzlaff Family LLLP, owners of Advanced Marina on 66th Street, will move to a public hearing and ordinance readings after the council approved it Tuesday afternoon. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the city began acquiring parcels of land around the 65th Street public works facility in 2017 in preparation for the construction of a water treatment plant. The land acquisition began with the purchase of the old Veteran of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) building, then the 67th Street Gym and then finally the Sandpiper Energy Tank site. In March 2019, city officials met in closed session and voted unanimously to swap property with the Wenzlaff family, Adkins said. “At a later date, with the assistance of the planning department, we had rezoning done on behalf of the Wenzlaffs to put a zoning known over [the property] called BMUD, Bayside
Mixed-Use District, that was passed by the council in ordinance 2019-5,” Adkins said. Adkins and staff then checked off a side yard setback approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals, followed by re-subdivision/boundary line adjustment approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The last steps, Adkins said, would be the public hearing and three ordinance readings. The public hearing is necessary because part of the land swap involved the closure and conveyance of two alleys, as well as the sale of land to the Wenzlaff Family company. “One of the ordinances is acknowledging the alley closure, one of the ordinances is acknowledging the transfer of property from the mayor and council to the Wenzlaff Family LLLP and the third ordinance is the transfer of property from the Wenzlaff Family to the mayor and city council,” Adkins said. The council approved to schedule the public hearing and ordinance readings, which will take place on Sept. 21.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Water service in Ocean Pines took a momentary lapse on Monday after contractors installing Comcast service lines inadvertently stuck a 10-inch main, with Worcester County Public Works crews able to remedy the emergency in a matter of hours. Assistant Public Works Director John Ross said on Tuesday the temporary loss of John Ross service lasted from roughly 3-7 p.m. “One of their contractors drilled through a 10-inch water line yesterday,” he said. “That caused us lots of problems because they picked one of the largest water mains in Ocean Pines.” Ross said the contractors followed procedure by contacting Miss Utility prior to digging. “If they install anything below ground they have to call and we have to go out and mark where our water and sewer lines are,” he said. “It was marked where it was suppose to be and they thought it was deeper than what it actually was.” Ross said the ongoing Comcast installation in Ocean Pines involves an extensive amount of underground installation that can be problematic. “Occasionally they’re going to hit something but I just really wish they wouldn’t have hit something like that,” he said. “It was carelessness on the part of the contractor there’s no two ways about it.” The situation this week mirrors what was a larger issue several months ago. “Two or three months ago we were really having major problems and they were hitting our lines all over the place,” he said. “We called them in and had a come to Jesus meeting.” The number of miscues improved significantly after that point, Ross said. “Since then they have been doing a lot better,” he said. “We’ve really had a
big improvement but then this happened yesterday.” What made the incident on Monday more challenging was the location of the breach. “Previously we were up in the north part of Ocean Pines, which is pretty much where all the water supply is and the wells are located,” he said. “Most of the south side wasn’t disturbed when that happened because we were able to cut it off and leave it on the north side.” As work has progressed southward the challenges are different. “They hit water lines occasionally but it’s usually not as big of a problem and we get them repaired,” he said. “Being a 10-inch water line caused a lot of problems.” The volume of water involved made repair work take longer than usual. “We had a struggle cutting the water off because some of these valves are old,” he said. “The bottom line is they shouldn’t have hit it in the first place.” Ross said after putting yesterday’s mishap in the rear view mirror, the hope is that further mistakes are avoided. “I don’t want to hop back where we were three months ago because that was horrible and it was two or three times a week,” he said. “Now they weren’t 10 inch lines, they might have been 8, 6 or 4 inches, but they were far more frequent then they should have been.” Ross said after being alerted to the water main break about 3 p.m. county crews had the matter resolved by roughly 7 p.m. “They drilled a nice round hole in it, which was good because they could have cracked the entire pipe,” he said. Addressing the fumble was less complicated due to the nature of the damage. “It was easy for us to out clamp overtop of it and seal it up,” he said. Prior to that step the real challenge was reducing the flow of water contained in the pipe. “There’s just an awful lot of water in a 10-inch line,” he said. “When our guys are in the hole trying to patch it and water is shooting out it’s not a pleasant place to be.” Ross said the county is also required to contact Miss Utility prior to breaking ground. “Anytime we have to go out and dig we call Miss Utility,” he said. “In an emergency hopefully they put us high up on the priority list but we still have to abide by the law as well.” Ross said Comcast contractors should have been more diligent in their preparation prior to digging. “There’s a lot more they could have done and technically were required to do,” he said. “I thought we had the problem corrected and now we have to have a refresher course again.”
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Maryland residents get two extra months to pay utilities By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Maryland residents will have an extra two months to pay off their utility bills, following a decision by the Maryland Public Service Commission to prohibit utility companies from terminating services through Nov. 15. The commission’s decision, which was declared an emergency action, extends Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order prohibiting terminations and late fees that expired Tuesday. The ruling does not extend the governor’s orders for services outside of the commission’s purview, such as internet and state water and sewer services. “The commission’s goal is to help those customers struggling with household expenses during this difficult time and to ensure that their utility services remain connected,” said Jason M. Stanek, Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission, in a statement. “It is important that customers behind on their utility bills not wait for a turn-off notice or, when they receive one, to contact their utility right away and work with them to discuss payment plans and bill assistance programs that are available to help them.” The commission held three days of hearings, last Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, to hear from electric and gas utilities in the state on their responses to a series of questions posed by the commission. “The questions seek to probe the impacts that stay-at-home orders and the prohibition on shutoffs have had on energy usage, utility operations, reliability, and revenue,” a commission press release said. “Of particular interest to the commission are the policies and procedures the utilities have developed to handle increasing numbers of customers who are unable to pay utility bills and who may face disconnection of service when the moratorium is lifted.” Tamla Olivier, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) senior vice president of Customer Operations and chief customer officer, testified last Tuesday that customers were sinking further into debt and that the company was concerned of their
ability to make a comeback. From mid-March to July, the number of customers with arrearages, or debt, increased by roughly 20 percent. The dollar amount of debt has nearly doubled, Olivier said, from a total of $41.2 million to $78.3 million. Olivier said this discrepancy in total number of customers and total amount of debt is concerning because it means the debt was not spread out, but is accumulating per customer. From July 20 to Dec. 20, the number of residents with debt is projected to increase by another 37 percent, while the total amount of debt would increase by 151 percent, from $78.6 million to $197.3 million. BGE had taken several pre-moratorium and post-moratorium steps to reduce the burden on its customers, Olivier said, such as reduced payment plans. The issue, however, was that customers were not seeking assistance, despite outreach efforts by the company. “We did 200,000 target communications to those who we believe to be eligible for OHEP (Office of Home Energy Programs), and of those 200,000 customers only 1,000 have applied for and received grants,” Olivier said. Communications to customers have been ongoing since June, she said, so customers were aware of where they stood with the company. She said one trend that might explain why so few have sought help is because many are waiting on Hogan to either extend or end the moratorium, with call volumes topping at the end of each month. She did say, however, that 80 percent of customers paid after receiving a turn off notice from the company. “We are in a tough spot and we want to be able to partner with our customers [and] come up with solutions that allow them to come up with effective solutions to their arrearages,” Olivier said. “And we understand that once the moratorium ends, we are not going back to normal business. That is just not feasible, it does not make sense and it certainly does not allow us to effectively support our customers.” See EXTENSION Page 49
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The Ocean City Council voted on Tuesday to initiate the sales process of public property located on Judlee Avenue, which will begin with a public hearing. The interested buyer, Del. Wayne Hartman, owns property adjacent to the city’s parcels.
Property sale on Judlee Ave. moves on to public hearing By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The Ocean City Council on Tuesday agreed to hold a public hearing for the potential sale of city property on Judlee Avenue to adjacent property owner Del. Wayne Hartman. “I was approached by the owner of 2600 Judlee Ave., Wayne Hartman, about the possibility of acquiring the city parcel that is immediately adjacent to his lot,” City Engineer Terry McGean said. McGean said once such a request is made, he and other departments, such as public works and recreation and parks, evaluate the land and see if it is needed for any present or future projects. “Neither myself, public works or recreation and parks have such a need for the parcel, so the next step
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then is to come to you all and ask you if you want to consider selling the parcel,” McGean said. If a sale was desired, the council would have to hold a public hearing to declare the property as surplus and initiate the sale process. Hartman would then be required to pay for an appraiser, chosen by city officials, to estimate the value of the property, which he would then present to the council for negotiations. After seconding a motion to get the process going, Councilman Mark Paddack asked McGean and Public Works Director Hal Adkins to provide the mayor and council a list of similar unused properties for future sales. “Councilman, I have already had a conversation with Mr. Adkins and we will provide that list,” City Manager Doug Miller said. The council approved the request.
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Extension doesn’t include internet, water or sewer Continued from Page 48 The commission spent the next three days listening and questioning utility companies, ultimately opting to extend the prohibition. “The commission is holding utilities responsible for proactive outreach to their customers to let them know about utility, state and community resources that are available to assist customers who are unable to pay their bills due to ongoing covid-19 pandemic and to keep customers ins service if they enter into a payment arrangement,” Stanek said in a statement. Under the ruling, utilities may not begin sending termination notices until Oct. 1, a 45-day notice compared to the previous 14-day notice; customers in debt would have 45 days to work out a payment plan with their utility company or apply for energy assistance programs. Customers who take either action would not have service disconnected. Utilities must offer a minimum payment plan of 12 months, unless customers are receiving energy assistance from the Office of Home Energy Programs. In addition, utilities cannot require a down payment or deposit as a condition of beginning a payment plan for any residential customer, both new or current. Commissioner Obi Linton urged other
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Coastal bays budget tightens By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is no exception to budget tightening during the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin Smith, director of Maryland Coastal Bays Program, briefed the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday on a virtual policy meeting that will take place on Oct. 15. The goal of the policy committee meeting is to discuss recent accomplishments, activities, priorities and goals. “Our main purpose is really water quality and environmental health in the coastal bays,” Smith said. “We know that the environmental health of the coastal bays is really a cornerstone, the foundation, of the economic engine that is Worcester County.” Smith told commissioners that Coastal Bay’s water quality monitoring program will be one of the main issues. It has been primarily funded by the state Department of the Environment utility companies to establish similar transition plans. “I encourage those utility-related companies, such as Xfinity and Verizon, and our state water and sewer agencies to consider announcing and establishing similar transition plans for their customers if they had not done so already,” Linton said.
and the Department of Natural Resources. “As we go into our 25th year and budgets begin to tighten, and I expect that they’re going to tighten even further, we’re going to see some reduction in our monitoring efforts, which is going to affect us in the sense that we’re not going to know necessarily how clean our waterways are,” Smith said. He added that the United States Geological Survey recently shut down its stream gauge on Birch Branch in the St. Martin’s area. It was the only stream gauge in the coastal bay area of Worcester County. “Stream gauges are really important in the sense that they tell us how much water we have, how much flow is going to have through the system during different storms and things like that,” Smith said. He emphasized that the job of the coastal bays program is to protect, preserve and enhance natural resources, as well as to educate the public. “We have a great staff of about 10 folks who do that through environmental education, through enhancement projects and restoration projects and other ways of getting out to the public and making sure they understand what the health of the coastal bay means to them,” Smith said. The policy committee meeting is open to the public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
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Romania’s leader Ion V. Antonescu By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, Romanian general, Ion Victor Antonescu, became prime minister of the Kingdom of Romania. Not bad considering that only a few weeks prior, the general had been an involuntary guest of the king, Carol II. Within a day of naming the general prime minister, King Carol II had abdicated in favor of his 18-year-old son, Mihai (Michael) I, who, on Sept.14, 1940, declared the general the “Conducător” of the State. This is a Romanian word for “Leader,” or “National Leader.” With that he joined Italy’s Duce, Germany’s Führer, Greece’s Arkhigos, Spain’s Caudillo, and Turkey’s Milli Şef. They would be joined by Slovakia’s Vodca, Croatia’s Poglavnik, Norway’s Fører, Hungary’s Nemzetvezetō, Burma’s Naingandaw Adipadi, and India’s Netaji, as the Axis ship was sinking. The ascension of Gen. Antonescu to the position of prime minister came because of his alliance with the Romanian fascist party, “Iron Guard,” which united with the military. The Guard then became the only legal party in Romania and its leader, Horia Sima, deputy prime minister. Other Guard members were also named to high government posts, such as Prince Michel Sturdza as foreign affairs minister and Gen. Constantin Petrovicescu as interior minister. The Iron Guard was characterized by virulent anti-Semitism, fascism and nationalism. The way was paved for this alliance by the king’s plummeting popularity, caused by the kingdom’s loss of immense territory to the USSR., Hungary and Bulgaria. First was the grab by the Soviet Union, in June, of Bessarabia, Northern Bukovina and the Hertza region, which contained more than 20,000 square miles and 4 million residents. Next came the loss of Northern Transylvania to Hungary, pursuant to the Second Vienna Diktat in August, with another 16,643 square miles and 2.5 millon residents. Finally, was the loss of Southern Dobruja, and another 2,703 square miles, to Bulgaria formalized in early September by the Treaty of Craiova. The king had never really enjoyed much popularity since his marriage to a commoner, Johanna “Zizi” Lambrino (which was annulled within a year by a Romanian court), subsequent marriage to Princess Helen of Greece and Denmark (Mihai’s mother), and an affair during that marriage with Elena “Magda” Lupescu. As a result of the last affair, he renounced his right to the throne in favor of his infant son and left the country with Magda. A regency was established to govern the country until 1930, when, dissatisfied with the Re-
gency, Parliament recalled Carol and proclaimed him, again, King. The new government, formed by the alliance between Gen. Antonescu and the Iron Guard, in September 1940, was called the “National Legionary State.” The title was derived from the group known as “The Legion of Archangel Michael,” of which the Iron Guard was the political party and paramilitary arm. “The National Legionary State” lasted until Jan. 21,1941, when the Iron Guard attempted to seize complete control and was instead outmaneuvered and defeated, leaving Gen. Antonescu as truly the Conducător of the Kingdom of Romania. A week earlier, the Romanian Conducător had met with the German Führer and, in exchange for the Conducător’s promise of Romanian assistance in a war against the USSR, secured der Führer’s support for his attempt to eliminate the Iron Guard from the Romanian government. In the meantime, the Wehrmacht had been invited to help protect the oil fields in Ploieşti and to give training to the Armata Româna. In late November 1940, the Conducător traveled to Berlin to sign the Tri-Partite Pact which joined it with Germany, Italy, Japan and Hungary. He executed the pact, on Romania’s behalf on Nov. 23. Slovakia, Bulgaria and Croatia would join later. In response, Great Britain declared a blockade of Romanian ships. After executing the pact on his country’s behalf, the Romanian Conducător met with the German Führer, who informed him of the German plans for the invasion of Greece, and the role expected of Romania. The next day, Gen. Antonescu met with Wehrmacht chief Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel. When, on June 6, 1941, in Munich, the Conducător was asked if the Kingdom of Romania wished to join Germany and Slovakia in the invasion of the USSR,the Conducător replied, “When it’s a question of action against the Slavs, you can always count on Romania!” Although this was not enough time for the Armata Româna to prepare for such an undertaking, the Conducător was not going to pass up this opportunity to recover Bessarabia, Northern Bukovina and the Hertza region! In addition, the Conducător saw this as an opportunity to further ingratiate his country with the German Reich with an eye to receiving the Reich’s aid in recovering Northern Transylvania from Hungary and Southern Dobruja from Bulgaria. Although the Aeronautica Regalä Românä participated in Operation Barbarossa from the beginning, the Armata Româna was not ready to advance until July 4, 1941. At that time,
the Romanian Third and Fourth Armies commanded by Gens. Petre Dumitrescu and Nicolae Ciuperca, respectively, were joined with the German Eleventh Army, commanded by Gen. Baron Eugene von Schobert, to form “Army Group Antonescu,” under the titular command of the Conducător. About a week after war began, the Conducător ordered the first Romanian pogrom. On June 27, 1941, he telephoned Col. Constantin Lupu, Commander of the Romanian garrison for the city of Iaşi, which was a city of about 100,000 near the Romanian/Bessarabian border and ordered him to, “...cleanse Iaşi of its Jewish population.” The killing, which began the following night, resulted in 8,000 deaths. More than 5,000 were shoved into overcrowded boxcars and sent on a seven-day trek, without food or water, to a camp in Southern Romania. Little more than 1,000 survived the journey to Călăraşi. On July 5, 1941, Gen. Ciuperca’s Third Army drove the Soviets out of Northern Bukovina. Before Romanian soldiers attacked Bessarabia, the Conducător addressed them, saying, “Sugary and incorporeal humanism is inappropriate in this situation. “I think that the Jews should be forced to leave Bessarabia and Bukovina. And Ukranian people must leave the country also....I am not disturbed if the world should consider us barbarians. You can use machine guns if it is necessary. “And I tell you that the law does not exist....so let us give up all the formalities and use this complete freedom. I assume all the responsibility and claim that the law does not exist. “Soldiers, I order you to cross the River Prut!” The river was the border between Bessarabia and Romania. The Conducător became the first Romanian to receive the Knight’s Cross when it was presented to him by the German Führer on Aug. 6, 1941 in the Ukranian city of Berdychiv. On Aug. 22, King Mihai named him Marshal of Romania. Meanwhile, on July 17, Romanian troops had crossed the Dneister River, into Ukrainian territory. Many Romanians, although overjoyed to recover those areas grabbed by the USSR a year earlier, were not supportive of advancing further into the Soviet Union. However, Marshal Antonescu understood that, unless the Soviet Union was defeated, these gains were transitory. He agreed to assist the German ally and administer the area between the Dneister and Bug Rivers. Romanian troops made significant contributions to the battles for Odessa, Sevastopol, Kerch, Stalingrad and Novorossiysk, all of which became Soviet Hero Cities.
Prince Mihai and King Carol II in 1940
Ultimately, in August 1944, with the Red Army at the gates of Bucharest, King Mihai I had the Conducător arrested. The Kingdom then switched sides and joined the Red Army in the invasion of Hungary. After the war, it again lost Bessarabia, Northern Bukovina and the Hertza Region to the Soviet Union, but it regained Northern Transylvania from Hungary. After the war, Marshal Antonescu was tried and convicted of war crimes, crimes against peace and treason, and sentenced to death. The court’s sentence was executed by firing squad on June 1, 1946 outside Jiliva Penitentiary in the village of Jiliva, near Bucharest. He and three others were marched along a dirt road, unrestrained, to the place of execution, where they faced their executioners without blindfolds. The Conducător raised his right arm, saluting his country, when the order to fire was given, all of which was captured on film. The cost of the war against the Soviet Union was more than 625,000 casualties, of which almost 400,000 were deaths. Then there were another 170,000 casualties (of which 45,000 were deaths) suffered, in the remaining 10 months of the war, fighting against its former allies, Hungary, Germany and Slovakia. The Soviet NKVD was responsible for, at least, another 75,000 deaths upon the “liberation” of Romania by the Red Army. This is in addition to the 250,000 Jews and 25,000 Gypsies murdered in Romania and Romanian administered territories. The Romanian government admitted, in a report issued in 2004, that “Of all the allies of Nazi Germany, Romania bears responsibility for the deaths of more Jews than any country other than Germany itself. The murders committed in Iaşi, Odessa, Bogdanovka, Domanovka, and Peciora, for example, were among the most hideous murders committed against Jews anywhere during the Holocaust. Romania committed genocide against the Jews. The survival of Jews in some parts of the country does not alter this reality.” Next week: Italians invade Egypt Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OC COUNCIL BRIEFS By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) The following took place on Tuesday during the Ocean City Council work session:
Bids The council voted to remand to staff five bids for a wastewater treatment plant secondary clarifier improvements: M2 Construction bid bond of $877,115; Bearing Construction bid bond of $3.6 million; Michael F. Ronca & Sons Contractors bid bond of $4.4 million; American Contracting and Environmental Services bid bond of $3.8 million; and Johnston Construction Corporation bid bond of $4.8 million.
Nuisance flood plan The nuisance flood plan work group, composed of Councilman Tony DeLuca, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville, City Engineer Terry McGean, Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer and Assateague Coastal Trust Executive Director Kathy Phillips, met on Aug. 12 via Zoom. Neville said the final steps in the flood plan had been presented and a final draft will be presented to the mayor and council, before the state’s submissions deadline of Oct. 1. Neville said that Ocean City already was taking many of the steps recom-
mended by the state, and future steps will be based on four conditions: 1. Nuisance flooding exceeds 10 to 12 times a year. 2. Flood depths reach 2 feet deep. 3. Flooding lasts more than one tide cycle. 4. Area flooded doubles or exceeds 10 percent of the community buildable area. If one of more of these conditions are exceeded, the flood plan group will meet to evaluate data and community concerns, which will then be presented to the mayor and council. Final edits will be made during the Sept. 9Ocean City Green Team meeting.
Robert Johnson has joined the Art League of Ocean City staff as the new pottery studio manager.
Fund transfer The council approved a fund transfer request made by Blazer. She explained that the city collects mitigation fees and fee-in-lieu for stormwater and critical area mitigation programs. Programs include tree rebates, rain barrels, rain gardens, beach and bay plants, retrofit grants, as well as cleanup projects and the city’s dune patrol. To access these funds, however, the council must approve it. Blazer asked to transfer $25,000 — $10,000 each from storm water mitigation and critical area mitigation and $5,000 afforestation mitigation.
Johnson pottery studio manager (Sept. 4, 2020) Robert Johnson has joined the Art League of Ocean City staff as the new pottery studio manager. Johnson is a Salisbury native where he operates a home-based pottery business, Amused Studios.
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Johnson teaches classes at center Continued from Page 51 worked with many world-renown ceramic artists. He is the current acting president of the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore. Johnson was already active in teaching pottery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, including pottery wheel classes and workshops. He also co-organizes the annual Clay-a-palooza pottery show in conjunction with the Clay Guild. “My goals for the pottery studio at the OC arts center are simple: offer more unique classes and workshops intended to attract both novice and skilled pottery enthusiasts,” Johnson said. “I want to help students build on creativity, craftsmanship and artistic expression.” 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. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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AIMING FOR PRIZES Visitors to Jolly Roger Amusement Park at the Pier prepare to shoot water guns at targets to win stuffed animal prizes.
Art shows online and in-person (Sept. 4, 2020) September’s art shows at the Ocean City Center for the Arts will be a combination of online and in-person exhibits. On First Friday, Sept. 4, the Art League of Ocean City will premiere an online video with a preview of the gallery shows on its Facebook Live page and at www.ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org. In addition, the physical galleries at the Arts Center on 94th Street will be open with extended hours to 7 p.m. The Arts Center will limit in-person access to the galleries to social distancing capacity, and attendees must wear face coverings to enter. Admission is free and open to the public. “While this is not going to be our normal First Friday party reception with food and drink, we are hoping a small gathering of art lovers will inspire creativity and be a bit of fun, something we all could use a dose of right now,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. The Thaler Gallery hosts a group show entitled “Patterns,” an allmedia exhibit with works in 2D and 3D created by local and regional artists. Christopher Harrington, chair of the Department of Fine Arts at UMES, will judge the show and award cash prizes. The best work from the “Artists Paint OC” plein air event will continue to be on display in the Galleria through September. “This is one more opportunity to see the wonderful paintings created by our plein air artists in August, and also to take home a masterpiece for your own home or business,” Thaler said.
Carol Rydel of Fenwick Island, exhibits her mosaic work in Studio E in September. For her featured “52 Leaves” series, she created a leaf-themed mosaic every week for a year, using a unique color palette and materials for each season, and was inspired by the shape, colors and textures of different leaves. Studio E will showcase all 52 works that will be sold individually. Helen Smith of Berlin, occupies the Spotlight Gallery with her “Pattern in Art and Nature” work, connecting to the Patterns show in the Thaler Gallery. Her paintings and photographs repeat and communicate a sense of balance, harmony, contrast, rhythm and movement. She uses pattern to organize her artwork and stimulate an emotional response from the viewer. Nancy Jarvis of Ocean Pines, is the artisan for September. She creates visual pictures in 2D and 3D collage using vintage costume jewelry, and also makes seascapes under glass domes, mah jongg necklaces, and items from seashells. The exhibits will be on display in the galleries of the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street through Sept. 26. 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.
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OC area remains in higher demand with low inventory
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OC Chopsticks Asian Bistro owner Jack Chen and hostess Ashley Lin will welcome patrons inside to savor Eastern food and modern decor following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10. Carryout service began this week at the Outlets Ocean City’s newest food offering.
OC Chopsticks Asian Bistro opens in Outlets Ocean City By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Dining options in West Ocean City diversified this week with the introduction of OC Chopsticks Asian Bistro in the Outlets Ocean City. Owner Jack Chen said after opening for carryout service on Monday, a grand-opening celebration is planned for Thursday, Sept. 10. “This restaurant features sushi, Chinese and Thai food,” he said. Chen opted to limit the restaurant to carryout-only service this week so crew members could become acclimated with operations. Located in the Outlets Ocean City next to the Under Armour Factory House, OC Chopsticks is the latest of-
fering from Chen, who also operates three other Eastern Shore eateries. “We have a restaurant in Salisbury, East Moon Japanese Steakhouse; the Lucky Star Restaurant in Fruitland; and the Peking House Restaurant in Cambridge,” he said. OC Chopsticks grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration will take place next Thursday beginning at 10:45 a.m. Doors will open at noon for the general public to dine inside, along with already active carryout service. OC Chopsticks is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours are noon to 11 p.m. For more information, call 410801-1111 or visit occhopsticks.com.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) At the beginning of the summer, we reported that demand has been very strong in the Ocean City market and surrounding areas since the end of April. Demand in the Ocean City area has remained robust. We are experiencing increased buyer demand, historically low interest rates and a real estate market with very little inventory—making for a true sellers’ market. Pending or Under Contract properties have been outpacing new listings week over week since late April. Over the past seven days in Worcester County, we have had 38 new listings come on the market, but 88 have gone under contract, more than a 2-to-1 ratio of new listing inventory being outpaced by properties going under contract. Currently we have 311 residential properties for sale in Ocean City. Back in the beginning of June, we had 474 residential properties. Inventory is down to around a two-month supply, much lower than the standard of six months of supply. And, in Ocean City, which is mainly a second-home destination, the typical supply is nine months of inventory. Maryland Realtors July figures show that the months of inventory state-wide is sitting at 1.6, whereas in 2019 they were 3.5. In the 21811 zip code that encompasses Berlin and Ocean Pines, there are only 102 current active listings, whereas back in June’s report there were 173. And, at the current time there are 151 properties currently under contract in the 21811 zip code and 317 under contract in the 21842 zip code. Over the past 90 days, there have been 250 sold properties in the 21811 zip code and 612 sold properties in the 21842 zip code. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
OC Chopsticks Asian Bistro in the Outlets Ocean City opened for carryout service earlier this week, with indoor dining starting on Sept. 10. GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Worcester County sheriff appoints two lieutenants By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Lt. Bethany Ramey was appointed as the Administrative Services Division Commander on the command staff at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 24. “Lt. Ramey really brings a lot of knowledge and leadership to the rank of lieutenant on our command team,” said Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli. Ramey has been with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office for 19 years. Since 2001, she has worked her way up the ranks from deputy to deputy first class to corporal and then to sergeant until her appointment to the command staff last week. “I’m honored to be appointed to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff,” said Lt. Ramey, who is originally from Bishopville. Ramey graduated from Stephen Decatur in 1997, then obtained a bachelor of arts from Salisbury University in 2002. In 2008, she obtained her master of science degree in administration of Justice-Leadership and Administration from Wilmington University. Ramey also went to FBI-LEEDA for training, education and networking among police professionals. Crisafulli added that she has been a K-9 supervisor for years. Ramey is stationed at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in Snow Hill. “She’s going to be commanding my Administrative Services Division, which oversees court security, our civil paper service, our administrative assistance, prisoner transportation and booking,” Crisafulli said. “So, under the Maryland Constitution for
PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli has appointed two lieutenants, Bethany Ramey, left, and Katie Edgar, to his command staff at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this summer.
the office of the sheriff, the primary responsibility in a sheriff’s office is court security … She is going to be commanding a very important division that keeps our courts flowing smoothly.” Ramey will also oversee the security of transporting prisoners to and from court and to other counties. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has four other divisions: Investigative Services, Animal Control, Professional Standards and Field Services. Ramey will be working closely with the other two lieutenants on the command staff, Lt. Brian Cardamone and Lt. Katie Edgar. On June 15, Edgar was appointed as the Field Services Division Commander. Edgar began her career with the
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in the Patrol Division in July 2003 and has worked each of the patrol shifts during her 17-years and many of them with one of her three K-9 partners. “Lt. Edgar is also a phenomenal leader that has garnered the respect of our Field Services Division during her 17-year career with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office,” Crisafulli said. Field Services consists of road patrol, special operations, school safety, D.A.R.E. and community policing. “These appointments are critical for the growth and forward movement of a law enforcement agency because management is a constantly changing philosophy, and we’re always looking for new innovative and fresh perspectives,” Crisafulli said.
County offices to close for holiday (Sept. 4, 2020) Worcester County Government offices, including the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. The Shore Spirits Retail Liquor Store in Pocomoke will be open during standard hours of operation. Worcester County Government offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. www.oceancitytoday.com
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Applications for mail-in ballots sent to voters (Sept. 4, 2020) The Maryland State Board of Elections announced this week that applications for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election were mailed to eligible voters in each of the state’s counties as well as Baltimore City. The applications come with a postagepaid return envelope to make it easy and free for voters to request ballots. While there are multiple ways to participate in the 2020 Presidential Election, due to the covid-19 pandemic the Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging all eligible Marylanders to cast mail-in ballots. Voting by mail is a safe and secure way of voting. To cast mail-in ballots, Maryland residents must request a mail-in ballot from the State Board of Elections or their local board of elections. The Maryland State Board of Elections has mailed eligible voters an application for a mail-in ballot by first-class U.S. Mail. Some voters who requested a ballot prior to Aug. 6 may still receive a ballot application in the mail. This may happen if a voter’s request was not processed before Aug. 6. These voters should go online to verify their application has been processed. It is not necessary to send in two ballot requests. Mail-in ballot applications began shipping by first-class U.S. Mail on Aug.
24 and Aug. 25 to eligible voters in all counties and Baltimore City. Eligible voters in every Maryland jurisdiction should begin receiving ballot applications in coming days, if they haven’t already. Any eligible voter who does not automatically receive a ballot application by mail may request a ballot online or by printing and returning by mail or fax the request form on the State Board of Elections’ website. All requests for a mail-in ballot must be received by Oct. 20. When requesting a ballot by mail, voters should leave at least five business days for the United States Postal Service to deliver the application to the local board of elections. Mail-in ballots will be sent via firstclass mail to the address the voter provides on the ballot request. The Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible residents who have not yet registered to vote in the Nov. 3 general election to do so online. The board is also urging those who have already registered to go online to confirm that their mailing address and other registration information is up to date. The deadline to register to vote in the general election and to verify voter registration information online is Oct. 13. Voters wishing to register to vote or to check their registration status should visit
https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1. “It is essential that all eligible Maryland residents have the opportunity to participate in the general election being held Nov. 3,” said Maryland State Board of Elections Administrator Linda
Lamone. “For those who have not yet registered to vote, we strongly encourage you to do so. If you have already registered, please take this opportunity to review your voter registration information online and make any necessary updates. This will help ensure you have a seamless voting experience.”
River Rally 2020 to be held virtually; track miles on app (Sept. 4, 2020) Join Lower Shore Land Trust as it celebrate 30 years for the first-ever VIRTUAL 30 miles on the water and on the trails for River Rally 2020. Together, the group hopes to raise funds to conserve and restore wildlife habitat, protect working lands and build a resilient lower shore today and for the next generation. Register to participate in River Rally 2020 not only to support land conservation work, but to also explore some of the most pristine creeks and verdant trails on the shore. Join as an individual or as a family and help Lower Shore Land Trust meet its goal to raise $10,000 to continue key conservation programs to benefit pollinators, coastal migratory birds and to maintain water quality.
Registration is $30 per person or $45 for families. Participants can kayak, paddleboard, canoe, hike, bike, or a combination of all of the above. This event can be completed on a river, creek, bay, trail, or even biking the Viewtrail 100. Log miles anytime between Friday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 27. All ages, abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Registrants will receive a T-shirt and interactive map loaded with places to paddle, hike and bike. Participants can use one of the many apps available to track their miles or enter their experiences in a downloadable form. For more information about the event, to register, or to become a sponsor, visit www.lowershorelandtrust.org or find the organization on Facebook.
REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE CLOSE TO521NORTHSIDE PARK NAUTICAL LANE
SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH 13323 ATLANTIC BLVD
Immaculate North O.C. ranch style stick home built in 2007 with 3 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms. Home features an open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living room all close together. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a kitchen island for more prep area or eating. There is also a Sunroom towards the front of the home for extra space and enjoyment. The living room, Kitchen and dining room also have Cathedral Ceilings and there is a separate laundry room with a utility tub. Finishes on home are above par which include brick skirting, 30 year shingles on roof and vinyl siding. Crawl space is completely insulated. Community amenities include 2 inground swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffle board and 9 hole mini-golf course. There is a wildlife sanctuary with a large pond and walking/jogging paved trails, bayfront boardwalk and 3 fishing/crabbing piers, HOA is only $299 a year. Terrific location near bus stop, restaurants, shops and close to Northside Park which is a 58 acre Park in Ocean City, Md. Sold Furnished for $429,900!! The Original Montego Bay Specialist Since 1971!
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©
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
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY Located in the front of the Montego Bay community in North Ocean City and situated within steps of the beach, bus line, shopping, numerous restaurants/pubs, community pool/tennis complex and beautiful 58-acre Northside Park. Corner lot goes street to street with common areas along the side and rear of property. Features 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths including master, 1392 sq ft of living area, split bedroom/bath floorplan, drywall interior with crown & baseboard moldings, cathedral ceilings, tile flooring, new flooring in kitchen and baths and heat pump system for heating & cooling. Outside there is 2-car parking pad, deck and cement walkway. The community features 3 pools (including a wading pool for the little ones), 2 tennis courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, shuffleboard court, bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing piers, a canal front fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with 1/2 mile paved walking path, 5-acre open park and street lighting with lamppost at every residence.Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and trash collection. The HOA fees are just $299 a year! Short term owner financing available to a qualified buyer. $305,000
Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes
800-745-5988 • 410-251-6821
12905 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD
108 S. OCEAN DRIVE
Montego Bay Realty Montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com
3BR/2BA rancher located on one of the few lots backing to 8 acre wildlife sanctuary/park area. Very relaxing setting w/wide open views of the community pond which features 2 large fountains & 1/2 mile walking/jogging trail around the perimeter. Being sold fully furnished & features split BR/BA floor plan, enclosed porch w/impact resistant windows, newer roof, HVAC system, hot water heater, washer & dryer , new interior paint & waterproof vinyl plank flooring. Outside there is a large storage shed, an outside shower & completely hardscaped lot to cut down on maintenance. Community ammenites: 2 inground swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, 9 hole mini-golf course, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers & of course the wildlife sanctuary/park area w/pond & blacktop walking/jogging trail mentioned above. HOA dues are only $299.00/year. $360,000
Call Bill Rothstein
800-745-5988 • 443-280-2530
12905 Coastal Hwy • Ocean City, MD
801 GULF STREAM DRIVE
Montego Bay Realty montegobayrealty@aol.com www.montegobayrealty.com
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Sun & Surf Cinema opens doors with safety program (Sept. 4, 2020) Sun & Surf Cinema on 143rd Street is participating in the CinemaSafe program, developed by the National Association of Theatre Owners for movie theaters across the country. Sun & Surf had been operating as a drive-in, but it is scheduled to open its door on Friday, Sept. 4. “Our commitment to CinemaSafe protocols assures the public that we are doing everything possible to ensure a healthy return to the movies,” according to a press release. As movie theaters continue to reopen in the United States, the National Association of Theatre Owners launched a voluntary nationwide set of health and safety protocols adapted to the covid-19 pandemic. CinemaSafe, a set of health and safety protocols based on Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines, was developed over several months by a team of industry experts in consultation with leading epidemiologists. “In this new pandemic world, moviegoers need to know that there
is a consistent, science and experience-based set of health and safety protocols in place no matter what theater they visit,” John Fithian, president and CEO of NATO, said. As of earlier this week, more than 300 companies, comprising more than 2,600 locations and more than 30,000 screens across the United States have signed on to the protocols, with more joining every day. Participating theaters commit to meet or exceed the voluntary protocols. The protocols, and the way they were developed, demonstrate a serious, comprehensive effort by movie theater owners to examine every aspect of their operations, identify potential risks and reduce them. The CinemaSafe protocols include physical distancing, limited capacity in auditoriums, mandatory mask wearing, frequent disinfection of surfaces, specific safety training for employees and optimization of HVAC systems, as well as a offering a touchless experience. For more information and the full CinemaSafe protocols, visit www.CinemaSafe.org.
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BRAIDS AND MASKS Ray Wankmiller, of Ray’s Wraps, braids hair for Lily Vogt, 7, from Mount Airy, Maryland, during Sundaes in the Park at Northside Park on 125th Street, Sunday.
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TO THE RESCUE Ocean City Beach Patrol Surf Rescue Technician John Stout tends to a beach patron who cut her foot on a shell last week on 61st Street.
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Art League seeks recipes for book (Sept. 4, 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 deadline is Sept. 12. 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 happen.� 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.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
New students James Madison University welcomes the class of 2024 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents a diverse group of individuals who hail from 36 states, the District of Columbia and 10 countries around the world. Joining the group is Alexa Upperman of Berlin and Bridget Buxbaum of Ocean City. Both plan to major in biology.
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NEW SIGN The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street is getting new blue signs as part of a rebranding effort, General Manager Mark Elman said.
Laraine Buck new emergency mgmt. planner for county (Sept. 4, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Laraine Buck as the new emergency management planner within Worcester County Emergency Services. She joined Worcester County Emergency Service on May 18. Buck brings 17 years of experience in emergency services to this position. Prior to joining Laraine Buck Worcester County Government, she served as deputy director, emergency management safety coordinator and risk manager within Wicomico County Emergency Services. She was a member of the Salisbury Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and a fire police officer, while serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and secretary for Station 1 with the Salisbury Fire Department and Station 9 with the Mardela Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Buck earned her Maryland Professional Emergency Management Program certification, along with numerous key program certifications through both the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System. In her role with Worcester County Government, Buck will take the lead in planning, developing and maintaining the Worcester County Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and other emergency management and Homeland Security related plans, policies, procedures, guidelines and documents. She will also oversee emergency instructional materials and public programs, including Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). Buck and her husband, Robert, have been married for 24 years and have three children who share Buck’s love of public service: Andrew, an Army Ranger; Lindsey, an aerospace engineer with NASA; and Douglas, an Eagle Scout and firefighter.
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SUMMER FUN Selling sand art, hair wraps and temporary tattoos at Sundaes in the Park at Northside Park on 125th Street, Sunday, are Shelley Oceans, Michael Wankmiller and Sandy Mallette of Ray’s Wraps.
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.
DAVID LEE HILL, SR. Deal Island David Lee Hill, Sr., age 72, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at his home. Born in Millsboro, Delaware, he was the son of the late Dallas and Helen Hill. He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Wanda Hill; and children, Mary David Hill, Sr. Ann Leager, Crystal Lewis and David Lee Hill, Jr.; step-daughters, Sue Ann Rodden and her husband, Phillip, and D.H. Lewis; step-sons, James E. Lewis, Jr. and his wife, Kim, Holland William Lewis, and companion, Debbie; and step-son, Jim Brian Lewis. There are 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and greats. Also surviving are his nine siblings, Billy Hill (Robin), June Passwater (Denny), Grace Robinson, Belinda Wright, Raymond Hill (Becky) Roland Hill (Mabel), Glen Hill (Janet), Paul Hill (Cindy) and Dallas Hill, Jr. Mr. Hill, a decorated veteran, had served in the United States Army (Germany) and continued his service in the reserves for several years. Gifted mechanically, he enjoyed working on small motors. He also was a mate on the charter boat “Three K’s” owned by Dick Webster. His love for fishing made baiting hooks and untangling fishing lines all the more fun. Socializing was a natural thing for him, whether it was going to play bingo, or dressing up for Halloween, he loved being with his family and friends. Cremation followed his death. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. A donation in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. THOMAS BRITTON GOFF Snow Hill Thomas Britton Goff, “Britt,” age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Raised in Goldsboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John Thomas Goff and Gladys P. Vail Goff. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 Thomas Goff years, Teresa White Goff; and children, Thomas B. Goff and Stacey Brittney Goff and fiancé, Rodney Derrickson, all of Snow Hill. Also surviving are his sisters, Jackie Pate (Denny), Lanell Morene and Annette LaVie; mother-in-law,
Joanne F. White; and brother-in-law, Darell Jenkins. There are six grandchildren, Crystal Taylor (John), Tina Littleton (Darell), Eddie Marvel, Cole Goff, Shayley Goff and Rowen Derrickson, and five great-grands, Jaylin, Landon, Carlton, Waylon and Carla. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Goff Marvel; fatherin-law, Paul E. White, Jr.; sisters, Edith Baker and Betty Jenkins; and brothers-in-law, Ralph Baker and Tony Morene. Britt found his first love of the grocery business when he started working at Acme as a bag boy and delivering groceries on his bicycle. In the years to come, he owned, and was president of eight Goff’s IGA grocery stores. He also served his community and was always around to lend a helping hand. He served in the Army for three years, and attended business school for two years. He was a member of the American Legion, Worcester Post #67, Elks Lodge, hunting club and was a retired fireman. An avid NASCAR fan he also raced go-carts in Newark, and stock cars in Delmar. He enjoyed baseball, football and watching westerns. An outdoorsman, he loved to garden, bird watch and work on his fish pond. He was the most loving Dad, and coolest Pop-pop, best advice giver, and friend to all. He never stopped dating his wife and soulmate of 40 years – their love was true love. He will be missed beyond measure and loved forever. A visitation was held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. A funeral service followed. Rev. Danny Bradford officiated. Interment followed in Snow Hill Christian Cemetery. A donation in his memory may be made to: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. PATRICIA EBEL Ocean Pines Patricia Ebel, age 85, of Ocean Pines, Maryland (formerly of Adelphi, Maryland), passed away at Atlantic General Hospital on Aug, 28, 2020. Born in 1935, she was a proud native Washingtonian and was a graduate of Patricia Ebel Buchanan Elementary & Eastern High School. In the 1950’s she was a draftswoman and engineering assistant for the telephone company before leaving to devote herself to raising her family.
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OBITUARIES She greatly encouraged her children’s every athletic, artistic and musical endeavors. With her husband she travelled the world until they retired to Ocean Pines where she enjoyed all Delmarva had to offer. She was a member of The Garden Club, The Women’s Club and The Republican Women’s Club. She greatly enjoyed her art, her crafts, her garden, mahjong, antiques and her friends. She is survived by sons, Daniel of Ocean Pines and Timothy (Christine) of Ellicott City; beloved grandchildren, Colleen Ebel-Ecker, Victoria Ebel, Julia Sayre-Rebellon and Amanda Sayre; brother, Ken Miller; nieces, nephews and her two beloved dogs. She is preceded in death by her husband, William; sons, Michael and Patrick; parents, Harold and Corinne Miller; and brothers, Fred and Robert Miller. Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 from 4-5 p.m. Services will begin at 5 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Mask are required. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, time and date yet to be announced. THOMAS TAYLOR LYNCH, SR. Berlin Thomas Taylor Lynch, Sr., age 77, died on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Mary Louise Taylor Lynch. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julia Smith Lynch; and children, Thomas T. Lynch, Sr. T. Lynch, Jr., Michael Lynch and Anthony Lynch, all of Berlin, Patti Caudill and her husband, Barry, of Timonium, Maryland, and Nanci Savage and her husband, John, of Bishopville. There are five grandchildren, Brian and Adam Savage, Caitlin, Bailey, Kristin Bailey Lyman and Nicholas Bailey, and two great-grandchildren, Kinley and Willa Lyman. Also surviving, is his brother, Jessie Lee Lynch of Longneck, Delaware, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles H. Lynch, Jr. Mr. Lynch had worked as a construction contractor for 40 years. He was a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church, a retired Berlin volunteer fireman, and member of the Berlin Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his uncle, Tom Taylor, and spending time with his family. He leaves behind his special friends, dogs Baron and Chase. Cremation followed his death. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at the Lynch home.
A donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JAMES ANDERSON BROWN Ocean City James Anderson Brown, “Andy,” passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at his home. Born at a U.S. Army base in Germany, he was the son of the late Paul and Joyce Brown, and Louise and Charles King. He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Sharon ”Nikki” Brown; and children, Ryan Brown and his wife, Vicki, Meghan Harp and her husband, Jake, and Elizabeth Cimetta; and his stepchildren, Nichole Divine, Charlie Hill and Nick Hill. Andy has five grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Doug Brown and his wife, Barrie, as well as his stepsiblings, Kathryn, Charles and James. He was preceded in death by a brother Glen Brown, as well as his stepsiblings, Mardi and Shane. Andy, a carpenter by trade, had been owner/operator of a construction business for over 30 years. He also worked as a commercial fisherman, and at one time, managed the Sea Spray Motel.
He enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing and surfing. Andy will be remembered for his generosity and gregarious nature. He became a meaningful part of the lives of anyone that he met, and he will be missed. Cremation followed his death. Details for the celebration of life will be announced at a later date. A donation in his memory may be made to: SonRise Church (Addiction and Recovery) 10026 Main St. Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. ETHEL BUNTING HAMBLIN Salisbury Ethel B. Hamblin, 96, of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William E. Bunting and Margaret K. Jarvis, and the widow of the late Herbert I. Hamblin. Ethel is survived by her son, Ronald H. Hamblin and wife, Josephine B. Hamblin; grandchildren, Dylan Hamblin and Jessica Matesic and husband, Simun; great-grandchild, Max Matesic; as well as brother-in-law, Frank Disharoon. Ethel Hamblin She was preceded
in death by her sister, Sylvia Disharoon. Ethel’s greatest achievement was her family. Nothing made her happier than to have her family gathered around her dining table sharing a meal she had lovingly prepared. For years she grew a vegetable garden large enough to feed a neighborhood and later in life her mission was to put a smile on everyone’s face. Ethel was also a past member of the Ocean City Fire Company Women’s Auxiliary. Services are private at this time and are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Condolences may be shared with the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ethel’s name to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.
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Armed robbery on OC Boardwalk By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) Four suspects, three of whom are minors, face a slew of charges after being accused of committing an armed robbery last Wednesday. Early that morning, an officer on bicycle patrol went to 12th Street and Atlantic Avenue for a reported assault with a shotgun. As the officer rode to the area, he or she received a description of the suspect and then saw a male matching the description walking west toward Baltimore Avenue from a hotel. The officer stopped the youth, later identified as 17-year-old James F. Watson III, of Alexandria, Virginia, and reported that Watson seemed out of breath and sweaty, with tears on his shirtsleeve. He was not in possession of the gun, the officer reported. While speaking with Watson, other officers were able to identify several witnesses who confirmed that Watson was the person with a shotgun. Police said part of the incident had been captured on the city’s camera surveillance system, which showed
Watson carrying the weapon down the Boardwalk. An alleged victim told police that Watson had robbed her and her 10year-old niece at gunpoint, attempting to grab the juvenile’s cellphone. The woman grabbed the phone and told her niece to run away, and she began to call police. However, she told police that before she could make the call another suspect, 17-year-old Joshua V. Benitez, of Lorton, Virginia, allegedly assaulted her and took the phone away. Watson apparently handed the gun to another friend, later identified as 17-year-old Alexis Cabrera, of Montgomery Village, before attempting to steal the woman’s wallet. The alleged victim managed to get away, police reported. Reviewing the surveillance footage, police saw Watson with the shotgun physically assault a man and then hand the gun to Cabrera before continuing to argue with the victim. Police then reported seeing Benitez fleeing with the woman’s phone, and being chased down by another man. Watson sprinted after the male and allegedly kicked him in the head and shoulder.
Carbrera was still holding the gun at this point, police said. One witness told police that he or she saw Watson pump the gun several times while walking with it. He then gave the shotgun to another male after threatening multiple victims, before separating from the group. Three of the teens, Benitez, Cabrera and the other male, left in a silver Honda with the gun. Maryland State Police eventually located the vehicle in West Ocean City, and identified four males — Cabrera, Benitez and Micah Jay Younger. The other male had not been involved in the matter. Watson, Benitez, Cabrera and Younger were arrested and charged with armed robbery and three counts of first- and second-degree assault. The four attended a bail/bond hearing at the Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill last Thursday, where a judge found probable cause for each charge. A judge ordered Watson, Cabrera and Benitez to be held without bond, while Younger was released on recognizance.
West OC man accused of stabbing By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Sept. 4, 2020) West Ocean City resident, 32-year-old Said Jehovany Espinal-Duenas, faces an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a man on Sunday. Police were notified around 2 p.m. of an assault that took place near Harbor Road, West Ocean City. Maryland State Police troopers, Natural Resources Police and deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s office responded to the call and found a man with multiple stab wounds on the road.
The victim was flown via Maryland State Police Aviation Trooper 4 to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma, where he remains in critical, but stable condition, according to a press release. Investigators found the suspect, Espinal-Deunas, shortly after. “Investigators from the Worcester Bureau of Investigation were contacted to respond to the scene and assume the investigation,” the press release said. “The Maryland State Police Forensics Science Division responded to process the scene for evidence.” Multiple witnesses told police that
the victim and Espinal-Duenas lived together and that the incident had occurred inside their residence nearby. Investigators arrested Espinal-Duenas and he was charged with first- and second-degree assault, as well first-degree attempted murder. He attended a bail/bond hearing on Tuesday at the Worcester County District Courthouse in Snow Hill, where a judge found probable cause for each charge and ordered him to be held without bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 29, at the Snow Hill district courthouse.
AGH to offer diabetes care classes (Sept. 4, 2020) The Atlantic General Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering diabetes self-management education classes in September. The series of three, three-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills to help individuals better manage their diabetes.
A family member is invited to attend. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality education, and program staff includes a registered nurse (who has diabetes) and a registered dietitian, both of whom are certified diabetes care and education specialists. Advance registration and a referral from participant’s primary care
provider (which the program can obtain) are required. Diabetes self-management education is a Medicare benefit and the cost of the classes is covered by most insurances. Classes will be held on the following Thursdays, from 1-4 p.m.: Sept. 10, 17 and 24, via Zoom. Call 410-2089761 for more information and to register.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, someone from your past may come back into your life this week in a good way. Don’t be nervous about what he or she has to say. Everything will work out with the relationship.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have various options to consider at this time. Delay an important decision for a little while longer until you can narrow things down with a level head.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 An unexpected opportunity arrives this week, Gemini. It may be some good news you have been waiting for or it could be something you didn’t see coming. Embrace it.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, enjoy how your mood changes when you enjoy some different scenery this week. A change in your perspective is sparked by a visit to an idyllic place.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Once you make a decision this week you have to stick with it and see it through, Leo. It can be challenging waiting for results, but be patient. The outcome will be known soon.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 A few things will be beyond your control this week, Virgo. However, you have many things that you can grab ahold of and make your own. Try a new creative project.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, even though you may be dishing out advice, others may not be inclined to take it. Don’t be offended by this. Not everyone is ready to make changes.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, sometimes you have to relinquish control and let others steer the boat. This may be a welcome relief because it lifts some pressure off of your shoulders.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, just when you thought it was a straight road ahead, life throws you a curveball. You’re good at adapting, so you shouldn’t have difficulties overcoming this challenge.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, once you establish your objective, you can plot out your plan. This approach can be applied to both big life changes or even smaller decisions.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will attract more flies with honey than you will with vinegar. Consider your tone and delivery when speaking, tweaking things a bit if need be.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, every day may not be an adventure, but you have a knack for making daily life exciting. Find ways to share your joy.
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 61 grab her hair, police reported. She told police she defended herself, but could not remember how because she apparently blacked out. Police reported that Payne exhibited signs of intoxication, and she told police that she had consumed five beers earlier. Her brother, however, told police that everything Payne said he had done to her, she had done to him. He told police that after the two began arguing, she began to attack him, slapping him and kicking him in the face. Ocean City EMS personnel transported the brother to the hospital for further treatment. Witnesses told police that Payne had been the aggressor, one claiming that Payne had kicked her too. Police arrested Payne and charged her with second-degree assault.
Domestic abuse Patrick B. Stambaugh, 35, of York, Pennsylvania, was arrested last Saturday after he allegedly choked his wife in their midtown hotel room. On site, police reported hearing a man yelling outside of the room and knocking on the door. Stambaugh eventually opened the door and police reported seeing a woman and two juveniles out on the balcony of the hotel. Police reported that there were bleeding scratch marks on Stambaugh’s neck and forearms. Stambaugh told police that he had been trying to sleep and his continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine was malfunctioning, causing it make a lot of noise, which irritated his girlfriend who then attacked him. Police questioned why his girlfriend had gone to the balcony to call police, but he did not respond. His girlfriend told police that she had asked to open the door to listen to the ocean, but Stambaugh said no. She said his machine was very loud, so she had opened the door to try to drown out some of the noise, which allegedly angered Stambaugh. The two got into an argument, she said, and one of the juveniles attempted to separate them. Police reported that she claimed Stambaugh tackled her and the juvenile and she scratched his neck and arm in self-defense. At one point, Stambaugh allegedly slapped her, she told police. She said that she was able to get Stambaugh off her and she grabbed
the two children, ran to the balcony and attempted to separate them from Stambaugh. Stambaugh was able to open the door and allegedly grabbed her by the throat and began choking her, the police report said. Police arrested Stambaugh and charged him with second-degree assault.
Family arrest Police arrested Demarcus A. Meritt, 31, and Christopher B. Thompson, 31, of Sterling, Virginia, and Ranson, West Virginia, respectively, after the former allegedly hit his girlfriend and the latter for protesting his arrest last Sunday. Police went to an uptown hotel early Sunday morning for a domestic assault call. There, police met with the complainant and the hotel night security guard, who said Meritt had fled. Police spoke with Meritt’s girlfriend, who said the two had come to Ocean City to celebrate Meritt’s birthday. She became upset, however, after a woman Meritt had cheated on her with wished him happy birthday and posted a photo of the two on social media. This led to an argument and Meritt allegedly pushed her several times into a wall, a door and the corner of a table, police reported. Police eventually found Meritt along with two men, one being Thompson, on the hotel’s rear deck and placed him under arrest. The two men followed police and Thompson began to yell loudly, police reported. An officer asked him to stop, but he continued to yell so police arrested him. Meritt was charged with second-degree assault and Thompson with disorderly conduct.
tion on the ground with their fists raised. Police said one of the males had blood all over his face and a bleeding cut on his elbow, while the other one had some blood on his head, on his shirt and a cut on his elbow. Nwankwo and Collins were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of second-degree assault.
Protective order Police arrested Lewis Bristole, Jr., 56, of New York, New York, after he allegedly violated a protective order and
attacked a woman last Sunday. That evening, police reported going to a midtown hotel for a domestic assault. The alleged victim said Bristole had punched her neck and dragged her across the hotel floor. Bristole told police the two had argued, but denied hitting her. The alleged victim told police she had a protection order against Bristole, which police communications confirmed. Police arrested and charged Bristole with second-degree assault and violation of an out-of-state protection order.
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Friends arrested Nicholas P. Nwankwo, 23, and Robert L. Collins, 26, of Eagleville and Norristown, Pennsylvania, were arrested after allegedly fighting two other men and causing injuries last Sunday. Around 2 a.m. police reported going to do a business check in the downtown area. An officer reported hearing shouting toward the end of a parking lot and saw Nwankwo and Collins, standing above two males in the fetal posi-
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