Charter Flights Will Be Offered At Airport
OCEAN CITY — On April 12, Ocean Aviation just awarded an FAA Air Carrier Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Air Carrier Certificate officially allows Ocean Aviation to offer charter flights and Air Taxi Services to the public.
Ocean Aviation, which was established at the Ocean City Airport in 2007, offers aviation services including aircraft maintenance, professional flight training, pilot shop and aircraft rental. The addition of Aircraft Charter Services will allow the operation of air taxi and charter flights from Ocean City to virtually any destination.
“Our goal since our inception almost nine years ago was to be able to offer an air taxi service,” said Ocean Aviation President Michael Freed. “We can now offer the public easy access to the major cities of the northeast such as Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia or virtually any destination. We have worked long and hard to earn this Air Carrier Certificate and we are very proud to finally bring this service to the residents and businesses here in Ocean City.”
Freed added, “While not as inexpensive as driving, we bring a very efficient means to access areas that would normally take hours to travel to. Think about jumping over the traffic of a typical summer day, to arrive at your destination in a fraction of the time. Whether it is to get to that Orioles game in Baltimore or to move your sales team into the field and back the same day, Ocean Aviation can deliver up to three passengers to their destination and bring them home in comfort and style. We can operate from large executive airports of smaller local airports. As most who live here know, our location on the Eastern shore is such that going anywhere from here means at least three hours of traffic and two lane roads. Ocean Aviation’s new charter flight department can offer an alternative to driving when there is a need to get there faster than your present mode of transportation can offer.”
Interim Director Named
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners announced the promotion of Laura Burns-Reinhart to the position of Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) Interim Director. She stepped into this new role with the DLC on April 1.
Laura Burns-Reinhart
Burns-Reinhart began her career with the former Liquor Control Board (LCB) on April 3, 2009, and in July 2011 joined Worcester County Government when the LCB was dissolved and the DLC opened as a county department. She was promoted to the position of Administrative Manager on April 2, 2013.
“During my years here, I’ve come to know many wonderful people throughout the community,” Burns-Reinhart said. “Being of service to the public and Worcester County’s licensees has been and continues to be an absolute privilege.”
Along with her professional accomplishments, Burns-Reinhart takes great pleasure preparing and providing home cooked meals to those in her area who are in need and has recently become involved in raising public awareness for those lives that are being affected by addiction.
Marketing Associate Added
FRUITLAND – Apple Discount Drugs has announced the addition of Danny Sherr to the team as a new marketing associate for Apple Infusion and Apple Discount Drugs.
Danny Sherr
Sherr is responsible for meeting with primary care physicians, cancer centers and hospital discharge planners to market home intravenous therapy and enteral therapy provided by Apple Infusion. Sherr will also promote the added value services offered by Apple’s compounding pharmacy.
Sherr graduated from Salisbury University in spring 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Communications. During his college career, Danny was an All American lacrosse player and two-time national champion for Salisbury University’s 10-Time NCAA Division III National Championship lacrosse team.
“I am excited to join the Apple team and be a part of a business that prides itself in customer service and fulfilling the needs of the community,” said Sherr. “In my new role, I will have the opportunity to talk to influential people in the community who have the power to make differences in people’s lives and help them understand why having Apple as a partner will benefit their patients and process. “
Apple Discount Drugs Owner Jeff Sherr is proud to welcome his son to the family business.
“The dedication and drive I have witnessed in my son with anything that he puts his mind to, is why he is the right person for this job,” said Sherr. “Between his contacts in the community, positive outlook and personal communication skills, Danny will take this marketing position to a whole new level.”
New Golf Venture Created
OCEAN CITY – Blue Water Development Corporation, a local leading commercial and hospitality real estate developer, announced 19th Hole Golf concierge as the latest addition to their growing catalogue of luxury recreational ventures.
Operated by Josh Esworthy, 19th Hole will transition to Blue Water Golf this month. Blue Water Development feels that the blending of Esworthy’s golf and concierge insight with Bluewater’s hospitality expertise creates an even more unique leisure experience for locals and vacationers alike. Esworthy, who has been involved in the golf business for over 20 years, agrees.
“I’m confident that I’ll be able to offer my golf concierge customers even higher quality professional golf packages now that we have joined forces with Blue Water,” Esworthy said.
Under the Blue Water Development Corporation umbrella, the golf concierge company will be able to offer more amenities with an even higher standard of service to clientele – including the addition of the Commander Hotel in Ocean City and Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, a new boutique hotel, to their list of preferred hotels. Blue Water Golf will also have access to book accommodations at the new Resort at Massey’s Landing RV Park and Campground as well as the newly remodeled Sunset Beach Resort in Cape Charles, Va.
“The addition of Josh and his golf concierge complement our business model well and takes us another step forward in our vision for Blue Water as a whole,” said Blue Water Development Corporation CEO Jack Burbage. “We look forward to growing and working together in this partnership.”
Habitat Recognized
BERLIN – Habitat for Humanity has been named “Brand of the Year” in the social services nonprofit category based on the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Equity Score.
This is the second consecutive year the global nonprofit has been recognized for its strength in brand equity. In addition, Habitat for Humanity earned the distinction of being named the “Most Loved” and “Most Trusted” brand within its category this year.
“Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County is honored to be part of such an inspiring organization and trusted brand that continues to spread goodwill through homeownership on a global scale,” said Habitat Executive Director Andrea Bowland. “For more than 20 years, our affiliate has partnered with families in our local community to build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable housing, in keeping with Habitat’s worldwide mission.”
The Harris Poll EquiTrend Study is an annual survey that measures the brand equity of for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the U.S., ranking them on three key factors: familiarity, quality and consideration.
“It is truly a blessing for Habitat to be honored by the public in this way for a second year in a row,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “Every donation and helping hand Habitat has received over the years made it possible for us to help millions of homeowners worldwide create a place to call home for themselves and their families.”
Habitat for Humanity received the highest numerical Equity Score and the highest numerical score relating to Trust and Love among social service nonprofit brands included in the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study, which is based on opinions of 97,120 U.S. consumers ages 15 and over surveyed online between Dec. 22, 2015 and Feb. 1, 2016. “Highest Ranked” was determined by a pure ranking of a sample of social service nonprofit brands.
Award Announcement
SALISBURY — Maryland Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) office, announced Delmarva Veteran Builders was honored with a Pro Patria Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
ESGR’s Pro Patria Award is presented annually by each ESGR State Committee to one small, one large and one public sector employer in their state or territory. Recipients have demonstrated the greatest support to Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and practices, including adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserve. This is the highest level award that may be bestowed by a state ESGR committee.
In addition, Delmarva Veteran Builders has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
“Delmarva Veteran Builders hires National Guard and Reserve members because they are trained to win, operate as a team, and will not fail,” Delmarva Veteran Builders President Chris Eccleston said. “They are the best trained workforce in America thanks to the United States military.”
Volunteer Services Change
SALISBURY — After more than 10 years on the job, Judy Hunt-Harris, manager of Coastal Hospice’s volunteer services, is resigning to move closer to family in North Carolina. Stepping into her shoes is Sally Rankin, current Coastal Hospice patient care volunteer and State of Maryland employee. The transition will take place the first week of May 2016.
Sally Rankin and Judy Hunt-Harris
The manager of volunteer services recruits, trains and coordinates the more than 280 volunteers who support the mission of Coastal Hospice. Volunteers fulfill the requests of Coastal Hospice patients and their families, perform support and office work, and staff the Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Medicare requires that 5% of all hospice services be delivered by volunteers, but Coastal Hospice’s rate is consistently 11% or higher.
“The volunteer force supports Coastal Hospice’s mission in the most kind and gentle way,” Hunt-Harris said. “They are not here for money or fame. They are non-judgmental and open their hearts and love to our patients and their families.”
The requests for help from Coastal Hospice patients and families are diverse and very personal.
“We go shopping, hold a patient’s hand, listen to life stories, take care of their dog, go to the bank, take them to the hairdresser,” she said. “Whatever their needs and wishes are, we try to do it.”
Hunt-Harris said her years at Coastal Hospice have been some of the most rewarding of her life.
“The hugs I get around town when I’m wearing my Coastal Hospice ID… that’s worth more than anything,” she said. “I know I made a difference in not only the patient’s life, but also in the family’s. End-of-life is not a daily occurrence. There are no do-overs.”
Rankin, who lives in Salisbury with her husband, was administrator for the State of Maryland’s 1st Judicial Circuit for eight years. Her background includes human resources experience with the state judiciary in Annapolis and in the healthcare, financial services and education fields. She has also been a Coastal Hospice patient care volunteer for three years.
“Patient care with hospice was something that really touched me,” Rankin said. “I’m at the time in life where mission and purpose are important to me.”
Rankin’s goal is so keep the volunteer standards high and preserve the reputation of Coastal Hospice.
“As volunteers, we feel honored to be part of a special time in someone’s life and the people who care for them,” she said. “I’m a person of faith, and hospice work has strengthened that. There’s nothing like the expression of joy on the face of a patient or caregiver; the people are so affected by a volunteer’s presence. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before.”