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Resort Task Force Offers Compromise Parking Rate Hike Plan For Council

City Officials Seek Patience, Not ‘Shotgun Approach’ To H20i Weekend Response

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Task Force Suggests Summer Parking Rate Increases

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The resort’s parking task force is recommending a plan to hike some rates during the peak season while offering free parking during the shoulder seasons, while expressing no desire to expand paid parking.

The parking task force, a panel made up of elected officials, business owners, residents and other stakeholders, met last Thursday to begin meting out some real recommendations to forward to the Mayor and Council. The task force met multiple times last spring to begin collecting data and forming conceptual ideas for altering the fee structure in existing paid parking areas to enhance revenue, while maintaining fair and palat-

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able rates for visitors and residents.

The task force then went on hiatus for the summer, during which more data was collected, concepts were molded into firm options and potential changes became clearer. The task force reconvened two weeks ago when options were presented, based on the recommendations of the consultant, City Engineer Terry McGean and his staff and the task force members themselves. At the close of that meeting, ballots were distributed instructing members to rate the various options and begin closing in on a preferred option to forward to the Mayor and Council.

Last Thursday, McGean presented the ballot results to the panel with the preferred Option C emerging as the favorite. By way of background, paid parking is currently in effect from April

1 through Oct. 31. The current flat rate is $2 per hour in the municipal lots and on the street and $3 per hour at the Inlet lot.

The preferred Option C, ultimately approved by the task force, would nudge those hourly rates slightly higher, but would give something back to the consumer through free parking at the Inlet lot, the municipal lots and on the street where paid parking already exists below 10th Street. In simplest terms, the goal of the task force’s undertaking is to explore ways to increase revenue from parking to help offset growing budget demands and shift some of the responsibility for maintaining the beach and Boardwalk to the day-trippers, all while keeping a paid parking fee schedule fair and palatable to all consumers.

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The preferred Option C appears to achieve those goals. Under Option C as presented, parking at the Inlet lot would be free during the week from Monday to Thursday in April and May and again in September and October.

The hourly rate at the Inlet lot in those shoulder months would be $3, while the hourly rate would go to $4 per hour in June, July and August.

At the municipal lots and existing on-street paid parking areas, the same formula would be applied. In those areas, parking would be free during the week in the shoulder seasons and $2 per hour on the weekends. The hourly rate would then jump to $3 per hour in June, July and August.

Again, Option C achieves the desired goals in terms of increasing revenue.

The combined increase in revenue from all of the elements comes in at around $1 million. At the same time the option extends an olive branch of sorts to the consumers in the form of free parking during the shoulder months. From the beginning, the task force’s goal has been looking at ways to increase revenue while not making any changes too onerous on visitors and residents and Option C appears to achieve those goals.

The task force appeared to be poised to send a favorable recommendation for Option C to the Mayor and Council. It’s important to note the task force is merely an advisory panel and the ultimate decision will be made by the Mayor and Council. Before a vote was taken on Option C, however, questions were raised if the $4 hourly rate at the Inlet lot during the peak summer months was too high.

“I’m not wild about the $4 rate,” said task force member G. Hale Harrison.

“I’m happy with a lot of things in here because it gives something back. I just think the $4 rate at the Inlet lot is going to be the headline. That’s what people are going to take away from this.”

Councilman and task force member John Gehrig agreed, pointing out the $4 peak season rate at the Inlet would be applied evenly throughout the week.

“I think $4 is too high,” he said. “I also think Thursday should be part of the weekend. I think $4 is pushing it.

Summer week days are not the same as summer weekends. The demand is not the same.”

Ocean City Police Department representative Glen McIntyre said in his experience from a customer relations perspective, the consumer is less concerned about the hourly rate and more concerned about where and when it is applied.

“We don’t get many questions about the cost,” he said. “The questions we hear the most are ‘do I have to pay?’ and “how do I do it?’ Once they figure that out, they find the kiosk, make their transaction and move on.”

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“We paid the consultant a lot of money and his findings showed $4 is acceptable for most people,” he said.

“The studies proved that. It’s not going to stop people from coming to Ocean City and it’s not going to stop anybody from buying an ice cream cone on the Boardwalk.”

Councilman and task force member Dennis Dare reminded his colleagues of the primary intent of the undertaking, which is finding a way to tweak the parking rate schedule to share the burden of maintaining the pristine beaches and Boardwalk with the day-trippers and ease the burden on the taxpayers.

“Most of what we’re talking about is parking for the beach and Boardwalk,” he said. “Around $2 million is spent on beach replenishment, the beach patrol costs around $2.4 million a year, public works maintenance of the Boardwalk is another $730,000 and cleaning the beach costs another $1 million per year. All that adds up to around $4.8 million per year. That’s about six cents on the property tax rate. I don’t have an exact number in mind, but my feeling is the visitors and day-trippers should help offset the cost of that $4.8 million.”

After considerable debate, Harrison offered a compromise he believes will meet the revenue goals while not alienating consumers. He made a motion to approve Option C, but reducing the hourly rate at the Inlet lot from the proposed $4 per hour to $3.50 per hour during the peak months of June, July and August.

He also suggested extending the $3.50 hourly rate at the Inlet lot into September. All of the other elements in Option C would remain the same, including free parking during the week in April, May and October. The task force ultimately approved the modified Option C. In summary, the task force’s recommendation for the Inlet lot is free parking during the week in April, May and October and $3 per hour on the weekends during those months. During the peak months of June, July, August and now September, the hourly rate at the Inlet lot would jump to $3.50. Currently, the Inlet lot is $3 per hour from April through October.

The 50-cent increase during the peak months would be offset by the free parking offered during the shoulder months. At the municipal lots and the existing on-street paid parking areas, a similar formula would be followed. Parking would be free during the week in April, May and October and $2 per hour on the weekends during those months. In June, July and August, the rate would be $3 per hour across the board. The net result of all of those proposed changes is an increase in revenue of around $1 million.

The task force voted to send that recommendation to the full Mayor and Council.

One Month Later, OC Mayor Asks Public For Time On H2Oi Actions

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – While a relative calm has pervaded the resort, it’s clear the community is still smarting over last month’s unruly, unsanctioned motorized special event guests.

During the first Mayor and Council regular session meeting after the unofficial H2O International (H2Oi) event wreaked havoc in Ocean City again in late September, several private citizens and some event participants spoke out about some of the problems with the traditional free-for-all gathering. The Mayor and Council heard the concerns and scheduled a closed session the following day to begin exploring possible remedies.

For the record, the official H2Oi event, featuring tricked-out Audis and Volkswagens, for example, has been held in Atlantic City for the last two years. Also, there was nothing nefarious about the closed session, which apparently included discussions of legal issues and personnel deployments, for example, which fall under the parameters of accepted closed session topics.

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Nonetheless, four weeks after the unofficial H2Oi event and two weeks after that rather contentious Mayor and Council regular session, it is clear the issue is still simmering. During the public comment period on Monday’s regular session, local resident Mike Collison asked the elected officials if they could divulge any of the possible solutions to come out of the Oct. 8 closed session.

“At the last council meeting, we talked at length about the H2Oi event and the following day you had a closed-door meeting to discuss some of the ways you planned to address that event,” he said. “I would just like to know if you are at liberty to discuss openly with the community what was discussed at that meeting and give us an update as to where we stand on that.”

Mayor Rick Meehan explained the general tenor of the closed session meeting and urged the public to give the elected officials and key staffers some time to work through some of the complicated issues.

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chief and our attorney, and there were a number of things that were brought up, a number of things we need to continue to seek legal advice on,” he said. “We don’t want to take a shotgun approach to this. What we would like to be able to do is ask you to give us a little bit of time. There will be a second meeting and maybe a third before we can come back before the community and say these are the initiatives we plan to implement.”

Meehan said the issue was complex and urged the public to be patient as town officials work through it.

“We ask for your support and patience going forward and give us an opportunity to formulate some of these ideas and figure out what we can and cannot do so we’re not taking a shotgun approach to this and really ad-

dressing it comprehensively,” he said.

“This is an issue we’ve never seen before. There are an awful lot of tentacles here and we have to figure out the best way to proceed.”

Collison said he understood the sensitive nature of some of the legal issues, but said he hoped there would soon be a time for the public to learn what the city is planning, and for the public to participate in the process.

“I understand that and appreciate that,” he said. “I would also ask, in addition to your closed-door meetings, that you allow the community not only to hear what your thoughts are but also present our own options.”

Meehan said there would be ample time for the community to weigh in.

“That’s the plan,” he said. “We’re going to come back to you and say

here are what some of our preliminary plans are, take public comment and try to move forward with this.”

Collison harkened back to elements of the public discussion two weeks ago when some unofficial H2Oi participants told the Mayor and Council they felt they were being disrespected by the city during the event.

“One of the gentlemen spoke the other evening about how offended they were with the approach of the town of Ocean City and its police department,” he said. “They felt as though they were being attacked. I think it is important that the city as well as the community express to them they are welcome in Ocean City just like everybody else is.”

Collison asserted everyone is welcome in the resort as long as they ar-

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rive with a modicum of respect.

“We, as a community, are very welcoming to all visitors and guests provided they respect our town, respect our residents, respect our councilmembers and respect our police department,” he said. “As long as they come into town and are willing to do that, we welcome them with open arms. However, if they are not going to do that, we prefer they go elsewhere.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight said it was clear from the messages she continues to receive the issue is still very much front and center for the community.

“In the last two weeks or so, every event I go to and everywhere I go, people are coming up and giving me suggestions,” she said. “It is still very, very primary on everyone’s mind. We are still getting emails and suggestions and we are open to that. If you see us or call us, we’re very open to that because there are some good ideas out there.”

Councilman Mark Paddack agreed the elected officials were still getting emails and messages from concerned citizens, but also less than polite messages from some event participants.

“Since that event, the emails keep coming in and we’re getting tons of suggestions,” he said. “We’re also getting a lot of nasty comments from some of the participants. When I have responded to them, the common theme is exactly what you just presented to this council. Everyone is welcome to the town of Ocean City, but when you come here, you’re expected to follow the rule of law and be respectful to the community.”

Paddack said beyond the series of planned closed and open sessions on the issue, it would likely be discussed at length when the Mayor and Council begin broader strategic planning sessions.

“In two weeks, we’re going to have strategic planning sessions that are going to be dealing with everything in general,” he said. “Each of the councilmembers supplied some of the topics they want to discuss. I supplied only one -- the unplanned flash mob of young adults acting like children. That was my one thing.”

Paddack issued a rather ominous warning the unofficial H2Oi event participants might change the dates next year.

“Next year, they are planning the event during Sunfest, and to me, strategically, that event needs to be protected,” he said. “This will be the 46th year for Sunfest. For me personally, my recommendation is to work really hard on this. We cannot stop people from coming to Ocean City.

One of the suggestions is to simply stop them from coming to town. We can’t do that. The Constitution allows people to move around freely. We can make it a little more difficult and I believe we are going to be looking at every option to do that.”

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Adding More Paid Parking Opposed By Task Force

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Shortly after the resort’s parking task force recommended a plan that would hike some rates during the peak season, the committee expressed no desire to expand paid on-street parking in areas where it no longer exists.

In its second meeting after the summer hiatus last week, the resort’s parking task force reconvened last Thursday with two major objectives on its agenda.

The first was to finalize recommenda-

tions on tweaking the hourly parking rate structure in areas where paid parking already exists including the Inlet lot, the various municipal lots in the downtown area and on the street south of 10th Street. The second, and likely most contentious, objective during last week’s meeting was to begin discussions on possibly expanding on-street paid parking.

The task force knocked out the first objective, agreeing to recommend to the Mayor and Council a modified rate and timing structure for the areas where paid parking already exists. The

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long and short of that plan is a modest hike in the hourly rates during peak season when demand is the highest.

The trade-off in that plan for residents and visitors is free parking during the week in the shoulder seasons.

Before going any further, it should be noted any action or votes taken by the task force are merely recommendations. The Mayor and Council will ultimately decide on the direction for the town’s paid parking structure. With the recommendations for the existing paid parking areas, or the low-hanging fruit, dispensed with, the task force under the direction of City Engineer Terry McGean was ready to start tackling the issue of expanded on-street paid parking.

“Now, we get to the hard part,” said McGean. “There are a handful of proposals for expanding on-street parking and I think that’s going to be much more contentious.”

Almost before that debate could begin, however, task force member and business owner G. Hale Harrison attempted to put an abrupt end to it.

Harrison pointed out the task force moments earlier had approved recommendations that would raise the hourly parking rates in areas where it already exists.

Harrison said the complicated proposals on the table, which included plans to expand paid parking from 11th Street to 146th Street, or even 33rd

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Street to the Delaware line were complicated and fraught with challenges.

“As a hotel operator with a career in hospitality in Ocean City, I know how hard this is going to be to explain and I know how many angry customers we’re going to have,” he said. “It’s not just about the money. It’s about fairness and it’s about the complicated way of paying.”

Harrison also pointed out the recommended pay structure in the areas where paid parking already exists would result in an estimated $1 million in additional revenue. He made a motion to not recommend any further expansion of on-street paid parking.

“We just raised the room tax rate this year and minutes ago we raised the parking rates in areas where paid parking already exists in the downtown area,” he said. “I’ll make a motion right now to recommend no more parking meters. It’s just a bad idea.

Enough is enough.”

Parking task force member Chris Mitchell agreed perhaps just adjusting the rates in the areas where paid parking already exists went far enough for now.

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FROM PAGE 10 spaces. It’s something we need to consider. We just approved raising the rates in the existing areas.”

Councilman and task force member Dennis Dare suggested it might be premature to simply dismiss the concept without going through the process of reviewing the options.

“The easiest thing to do is to do nothing,” he said. “The only place between Cape Charles, Va. and Cape Henlopen where you can go to the beach and park for free is right here in Ocean City.”

While proposals on the table included expanding paid parking from 11th Street to 33rd Street, and even 11th Street to the Delaware line, Dare suggested considering just an expansion to 27th Street.

“Maybe we don’t go to 33rd Street,”

he said. “Maybe we go to 27th Street, which is a logical end because it’s the end of the Boardwalk. I do agree maybe considering 34th Street to 146th Street is too extreme, but maybe 11th Street to 27th Street makes sense. The goal is to reduce the taxpayer burden, and this might be an opportunity to balance that out a little more.”

Dare dusted off an airplane analogy he evoked in earlier task force meetings. He compared parking in prime spaces immediately adjacent to the beach as flying first class, while parking further away was akin to flying coach.

He said there was a cost anticipated between the different options.

“If you go to the beach for four or five hours and you pay four or five dollars to park right next to the beach, I think that might be acceptable for most,” he said.

“I’m talking about the regular beach hours when the beach patrol is on duty.

I’m not talking about 24 hours a day.”

Ocean City Police Department representative Glen McIntyre said the OCPD is essentially the complaint department for the existing paid parking situation in the resort. He said expanding it would create enforcement challenges for the OCPD. “Our department received 134 phone calls in an eight-hour period from people who felt like it was an injustice,” he said.

“If we want to dip our toe in the pool and see how hot or cold it would be, maybe we should consider going to 27th Street.

If we started talking about going beyond 33rd Street to the Delaware line, that would be a huge pushup for our department from an enforcement standpoint.”

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He said he believed the business community members on the task force were of like mind in a lack of support for expanding it.

“We have been talking about this for months,” he said. “I think the business community members who are part of this task force have no will to expand paid parking.”

Harrison said he and others understood the objective of the task force was to maximize the revenue from parking in a fair and balanced way while keeping it palatable for the residents and visitors. He said he also understood the upcoming budget challenges the town faces.

“We all get the city needs revenue,” he said. “We all understand the implications of the minimum wage change and that the city needs more money.

This just seems like a hard and negative way to get it.”

Councilman and task force member John Gehrig questioned if the timing of the motion to simply put the kibosh on expanding paid parking was appropriate before all options were laid out.

“My point is, this seems like a premature vote,” he said. “It seems like there are a lot of unanswered questions. We’ll never get to any common ground if we just say this is it and we don’t want any expanded paid parking. It shouldn’t kill it down the road because we don’t want to deal with it today.”

Task force member Joe Groves reminded the committee a vote one way or the other last Thursday did not kill the concept, but was merely a recommendation to the Mayor and Council.

“We’re just voting today on if we do or don’t support additional paid parking,” he said. “This task force was formed to give recommendations to the City Council. If the council doesn’t like the recommendations, or wants to tweak those recommendations, that’s up to you seven.”

Council Secretary and task force member Mary Knight agreed the committee was merely making recommendations after months of debate and careful review of the data.

“There are a lot of options to consider,” she said. “It will be discussed at strategic planning later this month. It has to at least be discussed.”

Before a call for a vote on Harrison’s motion not to recommend any expansion of paid parking, Dare said he would abstain for the time being.

“I’m going to abstain on this vote today,” he said. “We’re not saying forever. We’re just saying not at this point in time.”

The vote was 4-2 in favor of recommending no expansion of paid on-street parking at this time. It’s important to note the vote was a relatively low sample size with few voting members of a much larger task force present last Thursday. However, it appears likely the vote would have followed the same general direction if the meeting had been heavily attended.

New Accord Assures Dialogue On Projects

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials agreed to consult with a local property owner before moving ahead with any stormwater projects impacting his land.

The Berlin Town Council approved an agreement with South Main Street resident Edward Hammond III to consult with him regarding any stormwater project that could impact his property.

“This will create a good neighbor relationship with the town and myself or my family,” Hammond said. “We’ll consult with one another on any activities that would impact the flow of Bottle Branch.”

According to Mayor Gee Williams, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a report regarding necessary stormwater improvements in Berlin several years ago. In 2013, the town created its stormwater utility to begin collecting fees and applying for grants to fund those improvements. While there are various phases of improvements planned, Williams said the last on the town’s list, Project 5, bordered Hammond’s property.

“I think his biggest concern was channelization, trying to change the flow of the water, which is not in our plans at all,” Williams said. “It’s just not part of what we’re looking to do.”

Nevertheless, Williams said he was presenting the council with a proposed agreement between the town and Hammond so that regardless of who the elected officials were they’d know to consult with Hammond when the time came for stormwater improvements near his property.

“When we get to that point everybody will know we will consult with him and make sure he understands what’s happening,” Williams said. “We won’t be doing anything drastic, but we will be working with nature to offset the stormwater flooding.”

Hammond said that in spite of what Williams had said regarding channelization, it had been under consideration by town officials in the past. He added that he appreciated the town’s willingness to work with him, particularly since he’d already identified a couple of issues he intended to address cooperatively with the town. He said there was a drainage ditch with no easement he’d like to create legal clarity around. Hammond also wanted to promote efforts to make the most of native vegetation.

“I’m a firm believer that the best way to preserve and encourage good drainage is to have mature native vegetation along waterways rather than mowing broad swaths,” Hammond said.

Williams agreed stormwater management concepts have evolved. He said the town was focused on doing its best to address its flooding problems in environmentally sound ways.

“We want to get to the same place,” he said.

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October 25, 2019

Park Residents Headed To Court

October 25, 2019

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The entrance to White Horse Park is pictured.

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County officials have rejected the applications made to the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals regarding White Horse Park.

On Wednesday, Ed Tudor, the county’s director of development review and permitting, returned the five applications made by attorney Hugh Cropper to the board of zoning appeals regarding enforcement actions at White Horse Park.

“The code has very specific requirements on what is appealable,” Tudor said.

Cropper, however, disagrees with Tudor’s interpretation of the code and believes he’s relying on technicalities.

“It is my position that Worcester County has left my clients with no choice but to seek protection from the courts,” Cropper said Wednesday.

Cropper, who represents the group of White Horse Park property owners fighting the community’s year-round residency restrictions, submitted the appeals after residents received letters from the Worcester County Commissioners outlining an enforcement plan to ensure they didn’t stay in the park year-round. The letters described how the county would begin issuing citations and fines to those who don’t obey the park’s seasonal residency restrictions, which state that between Sept. 30 and April 1 units shall not be occupied for more than 30 consecutive days or an aggregate of 60 days.

Fines would start at $100 and would escalate from there. The park’s security agency is now taking pictures of the license plates of each vehicle that enters the park to monitor who is there, according to Cropper.

He said he made the applications to the board of zoning appeals on the basis that the county’s plan to fine property owners who failed to abide by occupancy restrictions came too late, as county officials were aware people had been living in the community yearround for decades.

In returning the applications this week, Tudor said the primary issue with them was the fact that they ap-

File photo by Charlene Sharpe

pealed his department’s enforcement actions based on a letter from the commissioners. He said the subject letter took no enforcement action in and of itself and did not even come from his department.

“The letter was from the county commissioners, not from the department, therefore there are no actions of the department to appeal,” he said, adding that the letter itself was not a fine. “The letter was just a letter warning what could happen.”

Cropper says that’s an artificial distinction. He believes there’s no substantive difference in the fact that the letter came from the commissioners rather than the zoning department.

“The department exists because of the commissioners — it’s an arm of the county commissioners,” he said, adding that the fines would be coming from the department.

Regarding the fact that the fines haven’t actually been issued yet, Cropper said he felt the letter from the commissioners constituted an enforcement action.

“There’s no reasonable person that would read that letter and say that’s not an enforcement action,” he said. “It was very specific as to the fines.”

Nevertheless, Cropper said he wasn’t surprised by the county’s decision. He said he’d been obligated to try to go to the board of zoning appeals to show that he’d exhausted administrative remedies before going to court.

The county’s rejection of Cropper’s applications to the board of zoning appeals is the latest action in a situation dating back to 2018. It was then park property owners were advised its designation as a campground subdivision prohibited people from living there year-round. As a result, a group of about 50 permanent residents of the park, many of them elderly, spent months working with Cropper on a way to change the code to allow them to stay. Two weeks after their most recent attempt at a text amendment was rejected by the commissioners, they received the letters outlining the fines they’ll be facing if they try to remain in White Horse Park this winter.

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Assault Charge In Choking Incident

October 25, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Leonardtown, Md., man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly choking his fiancé during a domestic incident.

Around 8:50 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a condominium on 140th Street for a reported domestic assault that had occurred. OCPD officers met with the suspect, later identified as Christopher Ellsworth, 31, who reportedly told police he had been in an altercation involving his fiancé and her cousin.

According to police reports, Ellsworth told the officers he and his fiancé, along with her cousin, had come to his fiance’s Ocean City condo to do some interior remodeling projects. Ellsworth told police the trio went out drinking and returned to the condo, where an argument between he and his fiancé ensued. Ellsworth told police his fiancé punched him and her cousin intervened, punching him and tackling him to the floor before asking him to leave.

A witness told police the couple had been arguing in a bedroom while he was in the living room. The witness told police he intervened when it became apparent the argument had turned into a physical altercation. The witness told police he went into the room, which was somewhat dark because a lamp had been knocked over and broken. Nonetheless, the witness told police he could see Ellsworth allegedly choking the victim with at least one hand, which is when he tackled Ellsworth to the floor.

Finally, OCPD officers interviewed the female victim, who essentially corroborated her cousin’s version of the events. According to police reports, the victim was upset and crying and told officers she had been in a verbal argument with Ellsworth when he became irate and pushed her down on a bed. Each time the victim got up, Ellsworth would push her back down on the bed. According to police reports, when the victim tried to leave, Ellsworth choked her around the neck with both hands to the point she could no longer breathe.

The victim told police Ellsworth continued to choke her with both hands until her cousin entered the room and tackled Ellsworth to the ground. According to police reports, the victim told officers she did not know what would have happened if her cousin was not there. The victim reportedly had red marks on her neck and had difficulty breathing and complained of pain when she swallowed. Based on the evidence and testimony, Ellsworth was arrested and charged with firstand second-degree assault.

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“GHOSTS IN THE SURF”

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials this week confirmed a Wicomico County angler last weekend set a new state record with an 11-pound tripletail caught off the coast of Ocean City, the first ever for the species in the books.

Angler Don Whittington of Bivalve was fishing near the Baltimore Canyon off Ocean City last Saturday when he landed the unusually large tripletail.

The species can be found from Florida to southern New England during the summer months, but they are typically much smaller than the 11-pound, 25inch-plus fish landed by Whittington.

After about two hours fishing from his son’s boat, targeting tuna and dolphin in the Baltimore Canyon, Whittington said he saw something unusual in the water.

“We knew what it was,” he said this week. “We’ve seen small ones all summer, but after I pulled that one in, I was like ‘wow.’”

The new state record tripletail was taken to Bahia Marina where staff certified its weight and a DNR biologist certified the species. This week, for the first time ever, the tripletail was recognized by Maryland in its Atlantic Division for state records.

“While tripletails aren’t too unusual

A new state record for a tripletail was established last weekend by Don Whittington with his 11-pounder.

Photo courtesy of DNR

off the coast of Maryland, the size of this one really creates a great benchmark for a new record catch,” said DNR Recreational Fishing and Outreach Coordinator Erik Zlokovitz.

The DNR maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions including Atlantic, Chesapeake, nontidal and invasive and awards plaques to anglers who achieve record catches. Fish caught from privately-owned, fee-fishing waters are ineligible for consideration.

Anglers who think they have a potential record catch should download and fill out the state record application and call 443-569-1381 or 410-2608325. The DNR suggests fish be immersed in ice water to preserve weight until it can be checked, confirmed and certified.

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OC Restaurant Attack Investigated

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police this week continue to investigate an incident at a north-end restaurant when a group of patrons allegedly jumped two employees and assaulted a Good Samaritan who intervened on their behalf.

Around 9:45 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the Crabcake Factory restaurant at 120th Street for a reported fight in progress on the rest-aurant deck. According to the OCPD, a group of patrons jumped their male server and attempted to assault a female waitress.

A longtime local bartender who was on the premises intervened on behalf of the employees and confronted the group. The local man was struck in the head, allegedly with a bottle, and suffered head injuries. He was treated at Atlantic General Hospital for injuries sustained in the melee and was released.

OCPD officers responded to the scene, but the suspects, perhaps as many as eight, had left the scene

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before police arrived. However, the suspects left behind information that could be, and likely was, used to help identify them. For example, one suspect left a credit card and identification at the restaurant’s bar prior to the attack, according to sources.

In addition, at least some members of the group were staying at an adjacent hotel and left identification and credit card information behind.

OCPD officers reportedly went to the adjacent hotel in an attempt to locate the suspects to no avail.

When OCPD officers went back to the hotel the following day, the suspects were gone. However, at least 15 witnesses observed the altercation and there were numerous pictures obtained of the suspects. In addition, video surveillance cameras caught images of the suspects.

The OCPD late this week confirmed the suspects have been identified, but did not provide names or other information about the suspect, likely because there is lag time in obtaining the appropriate warrants.

As of midday Thursday, no formal charges had been filed in the incident and the investigation remained active, according to the OCPD.

Worcester To Form Census Committee

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed last week to set up a committee aimed at increasing participation in the 2020 Census.

The Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday agreed to establish a complete count committee to increase participation in the 2020 Census.

“It is apparently very important that we get a good count out of this census,” said Ed Tudor, the county’s director of development review and permitting. “A lot of money flows through to the state as well as down to the county based upon the counts that come out of the census.”

According to Tudor, the county had four areas that had high rates of nonparticipation during the last census. In March, representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau met with county officials to stress the importance of a full and accurate count.

Tudor said a big part of that was establishing a complete count committee. He said Kelly Henry, the county’s technical services division manager, would lead the committee effort.

“Kelly has provided you with a list of folks that she recommends for the committee,” Tudor said. “I certainly agree with her assessment on those members. I think it will also play out as we develop this there’ll be a need

to establish some additional members of that committee.”

The list of committee members presented by Henry includes a variety of county employees, including school system representatives, as well as individuals from the county’s municipalities.

Tudor encouraged the commissioners to establish the committee.

“Time is running out before the census starts,” he said.

Commissioner Chip Bertino said he didn’t see anyone from Ocean Pines on the committee list even though it was the largest community in the county. He also pointed out he didn’t see a media representative on the list.

Henry stressed that people would be added to the committee as she learned more from federal officials about its suggested makeup.

“It’s going to be evolving,” she said.

Henry added that she’d reached out to all of the county’s municipalities seeking their input on suggested committee members but had not heard back. She added that she had upcoming meetings with Census Bureau officials.

“That’s why I kind of want flexibility to add more people,” she said.

The commissioners agreed to form the committee and to give Henry the flexibility to add to its membership as the 2020 Census approaches.

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Man Wanted In Pa. Since July

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after a bizarre incident during which he allegedly broke into a truck, fought with the vehicle’s owner, fought with police and was ultimately tased.

Around 2:10 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of a hotel at 45th Street for a report of a suspicious individual. The complainant had called police to report he had left the beach and found the suspect, later identified as David Ackley, 30, of Lehighton, Pa., walking around his truck.

According to police reports, when the victim confronted Ackley about why he was walking around his vehicle parked on the public street, Ackley opened the truck door, locked it and then closed it again. An argument ensued between the Ack- DAVID ACKLEY ley and the victim, who asked hotel front desk staff to call the police.

The victim told police he had seen Ackley walking around his truck and believed the suspect had entered the vehicle. He also said he was unsure of the whereabouts of his wife’s purse and suspected Ackley may have taken it from his truck. The victim directed the officer’s attention to Ackley, who was standing across the street next to a different vehicle, according to police reports.

Ackley approached the officer and stood in the street. He reportedly told the officer he had been standing next to the victim’s truck, but denied entering the vehicle. Instead, Ackley reportedly told police he had been on the beach and that he was looking for his “bird friend.” Ackley was also holding a black box, which he told police contained the ashes of his father, according to police reports.

Ackley reportedly continued to talk about his “bird friend” and tried to hand the box containing his father’s ashes to the officer. He continued to argue with the victim until OCPD officers were able to calm him down. According to police reports, Ackley continued to insist he had done nothing wrong while being interviewed by police. One officer reportedly asked what the object was he was carrying in his pocket. Ackley reportedly told police it was a wrench and that he was carrying the wrench because he

worked on Harleys.

While the initial officer was obtaining Ackley’s identification information, the suspect took two steps back and faced the officer while reaching in his pocket. Because the officer had heard Ackley say he was carrying a wrench and because he refused to take his hand out of the same pocket, the officer believed Ackley was going to take the wrench out of his pocket and potentially assault one or more of the officers, according to police reports.

When OCPD officers attempted to take Ackley into custody, he reportedly battled with police for a full minute.

One officer deployed his conducted electrical weapon, or taser, on Ackley two times, with no effect on the suspect, according to police reports. He continued to struggle violently and resist arrest until he was ultimately subdued.

During the struggle, a large pair of metal vise-grip pliers fell onto the parking lot and OCPD officers determined that was the “wrench” to which the suspect referred just before he was taken into custody. A search of Ackley revealed another smaller open-ended wrench, two key rings that were partially straightened and a wedge made out of metal and black tape. The officer knew from experience the tools were improvised lock picks used to defeat locking mechanisms on homes and vehicles, according to police reports.

Ackley continued to scream at police, the victim who was still on the scene and his wife, who was across the street. According to police reports, Ackley screamed “get my [expletive deleted] father,” and “My [expletive deleted] father is laying over there,” referring to the black box containing ashes.

Ackley was taken to the Public Safety Building for further processing, during which OCPD officers learned he was wanted on a warrant from Pennsylvania for failing to return to confinement while on work release in July. While in the booking area, Ackley reportedly removed two screws from a bench and flushed the screws down the toilet in his holding cell, according to police reports. The holding cell had to be taken out of service until the screws could be replaced.

All in all, Ackley was charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, possession of a concealed deadly weapon, possession of burglary tools and malicious destruction of property. He had a bail review hearing on Monday and was ordered to be held without bond.

222nd Food Storage Table Now In Place October 25, 2019

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

ASSATEAGUE – The 222nd and likely final food storage table was installed at Assateague Island this month as part of the “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” program.

In 2017, the Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of the Assateague Island National Seashore that advocates on behalf of the island’s most famed residents, initiated the “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” program to begin addressing the problem of the wild horses gaining access to food and other supplies brought onto the island by residents, beachgoers and campers.

Over the years, Assateague’s wild horses have learned to associate humans with food and have figured out how and where to get their reward.

While the wild horses getting into human food on the barrier island had long been a problem, a particularly tragic incident in 2017 served as the catalyst for AIA’s “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” program. In the summer of 2017, the popular horse Chama Wingapo died after ingesting a large amount of dog food. The rich food caused an impaction which caused the horse’s intestines to rupture.

As a result, the AIA initiated the “Fed Horse” program with the help of a successful fundraising campaign and some grant funding through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

AIA’s multi-phase efforts began with distributing nylon cooler straps to beachgoers, campers and picnickers and thousands of the straps have been distributed in the two years since the program began.

The second phase has included the installation of safe food storage picnic tables in the areas around Assateague most frequented by human visitors.

The tables include closable storage areas under the dining surface allowing for food to be safely stored and kept away from the hungry and curious wild horses. Last Friday, the AIA and its partners installed the 222nd safe food storage picnic table on Assateague, which will likely be the last.

The distribution of cooler straps and the installation of safe food storage tables is only part of a larger goal for the program. The long-term goal of the “Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” education initiative is a positive behavior change in the wild horses and park visitors. By providing visitors with the information and tools they need to store food properly, horses will begin to disassociate humans with food.

Likewise, park visitors will have a safe experience and be able to easily store food properly during a trip to Assateague. The ambitious project hopes to prevent any more needless horse illnesses or deaths as a result of human food and to keep park visitors safe from bites and kicks.

Assateague Island officials celebrated the installation of the 222nd food storage table this month.

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Elder Shares Concerns About Solar On Local Ag Property

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October 25, 2019

By Charlene Sharpe

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – At least one of the Worcester County Commissioners is hoping to discuss the county’s growing number of solar farms and their impact on the landscape.

District 4 Commissioner Ted Elder brought up the issue of solar farms and their impact on the county’s agricultural land at last week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners. He’s hoping the topic can be discussed by the board in the near future.

“Before all our land is covered in solar panels we need to get some regulation on it,” Elder said in an interview.

As he’s watched more and more solar farms go up on what were once corn and soybean fields, Elder, who lives in Whaleyville, said he was starting to worry about what they meant for the county’s future. He said he passes three every morning as he heads out on his school bus route.

“They’re taking over a lot of our landscaping,” he said. “Twenty or 30 years down the road these panels are going to be going bad.”

He said he’s concerned there could be hazardous materials inside the panels. He’s worried that could be a major problem if they’re sitting derelict and abandoned in the fields in a few

A solar farm is pictured near the intersection of Whaleyville Road and Peerless Road.

decades.

“We might be creating some problems for future generations,” he said.

“We could end up with dead solar farms all over the county.”

Elder said he’s not proposing anything drastic but wants the commissioners to set aside some time to talk about solar farms and any concerns they might have regarding them.

“We need to put some controls on these things before we get to the point it’s too late,” he said.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, who like Elder represents a district with a lot of farmland, said he hadn’t heard from any constituents concerned about solar. Nevertheless, he said he’d certainly be interested in participating in a discussion on the topic.

“I’m in favor of solar farms and all sorts of renewable energy but I’m also in favor of farming,” he said. “We have to achieve a balance.”

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Knock Out On 6th Street OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges last weekend after allegedly punching a man and knocking him down on the sidewalk.

Around 3:10 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the downtown area when he observed a group of roughly 10 people gathered in the roadway at 6th Street and Baltimore Avenue. When the officer stopped his patrol vehicle and approached the group, he observed Charles Small, 32, of Spring Grove, Pa., throw a single punch at another man, striking him in the head. According to police reports, the victim immediately went limp and fell straight back, hitting his head on the sidewalk.

Small attempted to leave the area before the officer could stop him, but was apprehended a short time later.

Small was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Disorderly Conduct Charge For Screaming Obscenities OCEAN CITY – A Maryland woman was arrested on disorderly conduct charges last week after allegedly screaming at police as the car in which she was a passenger was being towed following an accident.

Around 6:50 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 73rd Street and Coastal Highway for a reported motor vehicle collision.

As a result of the collision, a tow truck had been called to remove one of the vehicles involved that had been deemed by police unsafe to drive.

According to police, the passenger of the vehicle, later identified as Katie Crook, 25, of Savage, Md., kept yelling at the driver.

According to police reports, Crook continued screaming obscenities despite warnings not to do so by police as a crowd began to gather around the scene. Crook’s conduct resulted in a standing ovation from groups of citizens on balconies of a nearby condo building.

Crook was advised numerous times to stop yelling, but told police she “did not give a [expletive deleted] about those people,” according to po-

lice reports. She was ultimately arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Resisting Arrest Charge OCEAN CITY – A Fort Washington, Md., man was arrested on disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and other charges last week after police pulled him over for traffic violations and determined his license was suspended.

Around 8:30 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling near 118th Street observed a Jeep Wrangler with certain irregularities including rear tires wider than the vehicle’s frame and green, glowing lights coming from the front and underneath the vehicle. The officer stopped the Jeep and made contact with the driver, identified as Kelvin Brown, 22, of Fort Washington. According to police reports, Brown told the officer he did not have a license because a different OCPD officer had confiscated it earlier in the day.

When asked why the license had been confiscated, Brown told police it had been suspended. When asked why he was driving if he knew his license was suspended, Brown reportedly told police his female passenger had been nervous about driving out of a crowded parking lot at 120th Street.

However, the officer noted Brown was found driving at 118th Street two blocks south of that location.

The officer did a background check and printed out the appropriate citations. According to police reports, Brown asked if the citation required him to appear in court in Ocean City, to which the officer replied the citations were “must appear” citations.

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Brown reportedly told the officer he knew his rights because his grandfather was a police officer and that he knew he did not have to appear for the suspended license violations.

According to police reports, the officer reminded Brown driving while suspended was an arrestable offense and that he could be taken into custody. Brown reportedly repeated to himself over and over he was not going to be arrested. When the officer attempted to hand Brown the paperwork, he reportedly put his hands in his pockets and refused to accept it, again saying over and over he was not going to be arrested.

Finally, the officer, believing Brown was going to disregard the citations, attempted to take the suspect into custody. According to police reports, Brown tensed up and refused to put his hands behind his back. OCPD officers were ultimately able to forcibly move Brown’s hands behind his back and apply handcuffs.

Even then, Brown continued to resist and launched into an expletivelaced tirade toward the officers, saying “why are you arresting me?” and “you just gave me a ticket,” according to police reports. Brown was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and various traffic citations related to the suspended license.

Drunken Spree Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Bishopville man was arrested on disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property charges last week after allegedly stumbling around and throwing rocks and other objects during a motorized special event.

Around 11:50 p.m. on Oct. 12, an

October 25, 2019 Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of 120th Street near a convenience store when he observed Jacob Travers, 23, of Bishopville, allegedly stumbling and staggering on the sidewalk along Coastal Highway.

According to police reports, the officer observed as Travers allegedly screamed obscenities at a group of 20 to 30 people gathered on nearby condominium balconies. The officer reportedly observed Travers pick up a handful of landscaping rocks and throw them in the area at a utility pole and at vehicles passing on the highway. The officer noted in the report traffic was heavy at the time during the fall cruising event.

According to police reports, Travers picked up a traffic cone and threw it in the air. He also reportedly picked up an A-frame barricade blocking a condo parking lot from event participants and threw it in the air, causing it to break in multiple pieces when it hit the ground.

OCPD officers attempted to detain Travers, but he fled the area on foot.

He was located a short time later and was charged with disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property.

According to police reports, Travers was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Restitution Ordered In Bottled Water Incident OCEAN CITY – A West Virginia man, arrested in September after swiping a case of bottled water from a north-end convenience store and throwing bottles around the parking lot, pleaded guilty last week to malicious destruction of property and was ordered to pay nearly $100 in restitution to the victim.

Around 2:45 a.m. on Sept. 20, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a convenience store at 94th Street for a reported theft and malicious destruction of property incident. Ocean City Communications advised a suspect had knocked over a large display of bottled water and thrown bottles around the parking lot.

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Arrest In Church’s Baby Jesus Theft

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OCEAN CITY – Following a 10month investigation, a Towson, Md., man has been charged with theft after allegedly swiping a baby Jesus statue from a downtown church’s nativity scene early New Year’s Eve morning last December.

Shortly after 6 a.m. last Dec. 31, a baby Jesus statue was stolen from a nativity scene at a church on 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue in the resort. Surveillance video captured images of a male and female suspect leaving the area in a vehicle.

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next door. The officer responded to the neighboring condo building and found two men in the parking lot including Micah Skubon, 25, of Charlestown, W.Va. The officer interviewed Skubon and the other man, who reportedly told police they had been in their condo and had just come down to the parking lot.

Meanwhile, other OCPD officers sent the responding officer pictures of the suspect from the convenience store incident caught on surveillance and it matched Skubon’s description. The video surveillance showed Skubon allegedly knocking over a stack of cases of bottled water. The video also showed Skubon allegedly taking a case from the stack and throwing some bottles from it into the parking lot.

Store staffers recovered the remains of the case along with the bottle thrown into the parking lot. The total value of bottled water that was deemed unsellable was around $100.

Skubon was arrested and charged with theft and malicious destruction of property. Last week, Skubon pleaded guilty to the latter and was ordered to pay $96.75 in restitution to the convenience store.

Probation For Egg Throwers OCEAN CITY – Two foreign student-workers, arrested earlier this month for throwing eggs at parked cars, each pleaded not guilty this week and were granted probation before judgment and placed on probation for 90 days.

On Oct. 3, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 43rd Street for a reported malicious destruction of property incident. The officer met with a witness who told police she was in her apartment when she heard a loud commotion in the street. The witness went to her balcony and observed a male wearing just shorts and no shirt and a woman in a black dress throw-

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lice Department (OCPD) urged the suspect or suspects to return the statue to the church or turn it into the department at the Public Safety Building.

For the last 10 months, OCPD detectives have been pursuing leads and investigating the theft.

Last week, roughly 10 months after the incident, OCPD detectives identified the suspect as Cameron Coke, 43, of Towson. Coke has been charged with fourth-degree burglary and theft under $100. A preliminary hearing has been set for Nov. 19. OCPD officials said this week the baby Jesus statue has not been recovered.

ing eggs at vehicles in the street, according to police reports.

The witness told the officer she observed the two suspects then enter a nearby residence on 43rd Street.

OCPD officers were searching the area for suspects when they observed a male matching the description provided by the witness, later identified through his passport as Emir Kapetanovic, 20, of Ocean City, exit a residence on 43rd Street.

OCPD officers questioned Kapetanovic about what he had been up to that night the suspect reportedly told police he was just packing up and getting ready to leave in the morning. According to police reports, the officers questioned Kapetanovic why he had been throwing eggs at cars and he just shrugged and smirked. Kapetanovic also told police officers it was childish of him to throw eggs at cars and that he had been good all summer until this incident, according to police reports.

OCPD officers went to the residence from whence Kapetanovic had exited and located two females including Selma Halilbegovic, 22, of Ocean City. When asked why she had been throwing eggs at vehicles, Halilbegovic reportedly told police she did not know why. She did, however, tell police the other female in the unit was not involved in the incident.

OCPD officers identified at least 10 vehicles on 43rd Street that had visible egg damage. There were also visible signs of egg shells and yolks on the street near the vehicles. The estimated damage to each vehicle ranged from $500 to $999, according to police reports.

Kapetanovic and Halilbegovic were each arrested and charged with multiple counts of malicious destruction of property under $1,000. OCPD officers determined they were not eligible for release because they stated they were leaving the country the next day and would not return for trial. Because they were scheduled to leave the country, their court dates were expedited to this week and each pleaded not guilty.

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The crowds on Halloween from last year are pictured in front of the Atlantic Hotel and on Main Street.

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“It’s one of the funnest nights of the year in Berlin,” she said.

For the second year in a row, the town will close Main Street from its intersection with Jefferson Street to the Taylor Bank parking lot.

“We are closing Main Street to vehicular traffic for safety reasons,” Wells said.

Candy scanning will also take place at town hall, located at 10 William Street, starting at 5:30 p.m.

“Don’t eat any candy while you are out collecting during trick-or-treating,” said Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing. “Wait until you are home and an adult can check the candy, or come get your candy scanned.”

For dinner, Wells encouraged trickor-treaters to visit any of the downtown restaurants or food stands.

“I remember with my kids, it was always so hard to try and get them to eat anything and get ready,” Wells said. “So this year, we are going to have some food on the street.”

J&M Grille will have pulled pork located across from the Burbage Home Haunted House, and Sessas will have meatballs and Italian sausage subs, Kielbasa, hot sausages and hot dogs on Main Street.

Individuals are also invited to the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library, where Dr. Maddockter’s Mad Libratory – a haunted house experience – will take place from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Officials said the Libratory is suitable for all ages and will also be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2-5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 2-6:30 p.m.

“It will go on for three days surrounding Halloween …,” Branch Manager Alice Paterra said in a board meeting earlier this month. “We’re anticipating that they’ll either come while they are trick-or-treating or maybe just after.”

Downing encouraged motorists and trick-or-treaters to remain vigilant throughout the evening.

“Watch for vehicles,” he said. “And for people driving around, watch for trick-or-treaters walking around town.”

Wells agreed.

“Just because Main Street is closed, some people think all streets are closed,” she said. “Just make sure kids aren’t running out into the streets.”

Downing also asked parents and guardians to stay with children at all times.

“Let’s try and make this a family event,” he said.

For more information, visit the “Halloween in Berlin: Dia De Los Muertos” Facebook event page.

“Halloween has grown so much here,” Wells said. “People really look forward to it every year.”

One-Year Term For Knife Threat

October 25, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SNOW HILL – A Salisbury man, arrested last February after allegedly threatening a female victim with a knife and threatening to throw the victim and himself off a resort hotel balcony, was sentenced last week to five years in jail, all but one year of which was suspended.

Early in the morning last Feb. 4, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported domestic incident at a hotel on 21st Street.

Hotel guests had reported a woman running toward an elevator and screaming for help. Front desk staff went to the suspected unit on the 12th floor and heard a man and woman arguing, according to police.

OCPD officers arrived and interviewed the female victim. The victim said she and her alleged assailant, later identified as Shawn Flynn, 54, of Salisbury, had been consuming alcohol throughout the Super Bowl and began arguing around 11:30 p.m. By 2:30 a.m., the verbal argument escalated when Flynn allegedly produced a knife and began waving it around, almost striking the victim, according to police reports.

When the victim attempted to use the hotel phone to call for help, Flynn slapped the hotel phone from the victim’s grasp and cut the cord with the knife. When the victim grabbed her cellphone from the night stand, Flynn allegedly grabbed it from her and threw it on a table in the room. According to police reports, Flynn told the victim he would throw himself and her off the balcony, which is when the victim “started to fear for my life,” according to police reports.

When the victim attempted to leave the room, Flynn reportedly blocked the door and would not let her exit. The victim did eventually get out of the room and attempted to get to the elevators, but Flynn reportedly followed and grabbed the victim by the hair and arms and dragged her back into the hotel room.

According to police reports, the victim had bruises on her arm consistent with her story. Officers also located her damaged cellphone and the knife Flynn allegedly wielded during the altercation.

Officers also observed the hotel phone cord had been cut with a knife. Flynn was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property.

Last week, Flynn entered an Alford plea to second-degree assault. In an Alford plea, a defendant does not plead guilty, but acknowledges the state has enough evidence to prosecute the case.

Flynn was sentenced to five years with all but one suspended. He was also placed on probation for three years upon his release.

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Bruce Terry Bivens BERLIN – Bruce Terry Bivens, age 72, died on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

Born in Wingate, N.C., he was the son of the late Bruce and Ruby Edens Bivens. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Dava J. Bivens, and sons, Hunter Bivens and his wife Johanna of Santa Cruz, Calif. and Nick Bivens and his fiancée Kimberly of Philadelphia, Pa. There is one granddaughter, BRUCE TERRY Miranda Bivens. Also BIVENS surviving is his motherin-law, Ellene Fleishman, brother-inlaw, Richard Fleishman, and niece Gabrielle Fleishman. He also leaves his devoted dogs, J.P Morgan and Tinkie.

After serving four years in the United State Coast Guard, he graduated from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, then earned his Master’s degree in journalism from Penn State University, and his MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Terry loved both fields and was highly successful in both. He was a Pulitzer Prize nominee for the Philadelphia Inquirer and later, a highly ranked financial managing director at Bean, Stearns and J.P. Morgan in New York. But what he was most proud of were his two sons, not only for their achievements, but for the remarkable men they became. A devoted husband, he cherished his wife Dava and family. His love was boundless for all who were fortunate to be part of his life.

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A celebration of life for family and friends was held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at their home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com A donation in his memory may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 10626, Cockeysville, Md., 21030, Suite A. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Elmer Thomas Neisser Jr. OCEAN CITY – On Oct. 19, we lost our beloved husband, dad, pop pop, great-grandfather, uncle and cousin to many and dear friend to everyone.

Tom was born in Pigtown on Glyndon Avenue in February 1941 to Elmer Sr. and Mary Kimball Neisser. He was the last Neisser child to join his siblings Dorothy, Dukie and Cass in heaven. He was married to his beloved wife Juanita (nee Amey) for 56 years who survives him. They grew up together in Pigtown and married at St. Jerome’s. They made their homes in Belair-Edison, Pasadena and since 2002 in Caine Woods in Ocean City where they enjoyed many good times with family and friends at the Elks, American Legion and at St. Luke’s.

Tom is also survived by his children, Alyson (Steve Race), Jennifer (Chris Leimbach), Drew and Andrea.

His sons Eric and Scott pre-deceased him. He was grandfather to Joshua, Jeramie, Tabitha, Marissa, Mitchell, Emily, Sydney, Olivia and Desi and great-grandfather to Shiloh, Ella, Kaylee and Cyrus.

Tom loved dogs, football, playing cards and food. Dad made up silly languages and words to speak to all of his dogs and he sometimes used them on us kids.

He was a coach for the Pasadena Chargers football league in the 1970s. He loved to rant ELMER at the Colts and evenTHOMAS NEISSER JR. tually the Ravens. For many years he enjoyed playing pinochle and poker with his parents-inlaw Mac and Annie Amey and his sister- and brother-in-law Marlene and Ed Clay. Tom’s love language was food -- cooking and especially baking.

His cakes and pies are legendary and before he was finished making one meal, he was already planning the next. He also had a specialty of making a Lithuanian liqueur called Vititus, or Vittages. He had already made his 2019 batch to give out to his friends at the Elks – it will be the best vintage ever. Mom and dad had tickets for many upcoming Bull and Oyster roasts and other events in OC – they won’t be the same without him.

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October 25, 2019 He graduated from City College in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army reserves in the 1960s. Tom retired from the Social Security Administration after 37 years of service. He then went on to get his CDL license and drove school buses for Anne Arundel County before moving to Ocean City where he then drove the tram on the Boardwalk and the transit bus on Coastal Highway.

Dad and mom did everything together. They were a team through the best of times and the absolute worst.

They showed us all what commitment meant. He was a quiet man with his emotions, but we knew we were loved.

We are devastated to have lost him.

Dad has donated his body for medical education and research – still giving of himself. There will be no funeral, but a mass in celebration of his life will be forthcoming at St. Luke’s in Ocean City. Goodbye best dad ever.

Linda Susan Wood SELBYVILLE – Linda Susan Wood, age 59, of Selbyville, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at home.

She was born in Woodbury, N.J. and was the daughter of the late William R. and Dorothy A. (Dougan) Doughty.

Linda was employed at Old Pro Golf working alongside her husband for 41 years. She met a lot of amazing people during her time there.

She loved spending time with her family, shopping (especially at Nordstroms) and vacationing. Some of her fondest memories were when she was at Martha’s Vineyard, the Dutch Country and Disney World. She will LINDA SUSAN WOOD be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.

Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Kenneth R. Wood Jr; her loving son, Mason E. Wood; two brothers, William Doughty (Donna) and Glen Doughty (Wendi) both of Audubon, N.J.; a sister, Elizabeth Groome (Jerry) of Voorhees, N.J.; sister-in-law to Carrie Ellinwood (Carl) and Nancy Eaise all of Audubon, N.J. and Scott Barger of Selbyville; nieces and nephews, Kelly Arsenault, Melissa Baylor, Brittany Doughty, Caitlin Athans, Sarah Groome, Emily Doughty, Ryan Doughty, Howard McAteer, Florence McAteer, Kimi Coco, Carl Ellinwood, Nicole Sylvester, Lynn Marie Eaise and Allie Eaise; and great nieces and nephews, Joey Arsenault, Mya Baylor, Talia Baylor, Anthony SalazarPino, Mila Athans, Michael Graham, Johnny Coco, Randy Coco, Macey Coco, Natalie Sylvester, Addison Sylvester and Leo Eaise.

She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Florence Barger and a nephew, Donald Eaise III. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd, Salisbury, Md. 21804.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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Church Requests Exception For New Bishopville Location

October 25, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – A popular Salisbury church could be expanding to Worcester County.

The connections of Oak Ridge Baptist Church are hoping to convert what was once the office building for Chaney Concrete Factory in Bishopville into a church. As the first step in that process, Gary McCabe Jr., a pastor at Oak Ridge, is asking Worcester County officials to approve a text amendment that would allow churches, temples and mosques as special exception uses in the light industrial district.

“I have served as a pastor at Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Salisbury for nearly 10 years,” McCabe wrote to Worcester County Development Review and Permitting. “During that time, I have seen all the good that a healthy church can do for a community. I am so excited to be given the opportunity to bring a new church with the same strategy and purpose to Worcester County.”

According to McCabe, his search for a location for the new church had been unsuccessful until he found the old concrete company office building.

“Amazingly, the layout of the building and location are almost exactly what we are looking for,” he wrote.

Because the property is zoned I-1 light industrial, a church would not be a permitted use. To address that issue, McCabe submitted a text amendment application to the county. He’s proposed allowing churches, temples and mosques in the I-1 district as a special exception use. As such, the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals would review each situation individually.

Director of Development Review and Permitting Ed Tudor outlined the proposed amendment to the Worcester County Commissioners last week.

“The planning commission reviewed this application at their last meeting and gave it a favorable recommendation,” Tudor said. “I would point out that staff does have some concerns about the amendment as proposed but we’d be happy to discuss those, if it does get introduced, at the public hearing.”

The commissioners agreed to introduce the amendment and will host a public hearing on it Nov. 19.

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BERLIN – A model ship first given to Ocean Pines by community originator Boise Cascade in 1975 has been restored and installed as a display piece at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

The 50th Anniversary Committee, in one of its final acts, will host a dedication ceremony for the vessel on Nov. 7 at 4 p.m., at the Yacht Club.

Representatives from the committee and the Ocean Pines Board will attend, along with General Manager John Viola, Operations Director Colby Phillips and others.

Funds raised during the 50th anniversary celebration, last year, went towards the case that now houses the boat. Resident Joe Costello designed the case.

“It’s one of the few tangible artifacts that Ocean Pines has, given to us by Boise Cascade, and the 50th anniversary committee wanted to be certain it was preserved in a place where people can see it,” committee Chairwoman Jenny Cropper-Rines said.

The ceremony is open to the public and press.

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Life-Saving Station Events This Weekend OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will host its annual Paranormal Investigation from 7:30-10:30 p.m. this weekend, Oct. 25-26.

During this private event, small groups of guests will follow along with the Dead of Night Paranormal Investigation Team as they search for spiritualistic activity within the museum. The team will use equipment such as an Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) recorder and an Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) meter to detect and communicate with the supernatural. “This event takes guests along for a deeper look into the history of the station, and grants visitors the chance to see the museum during afterhours,” said Assistant Curator Christine Okerblom. “Although this is an untraditional presentation of the museum, it offers a different perspective into the history of the station.”

As guests walk through the museum,

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staff members will share stories about past paranormal encounters, and the tragic aftermath of shipwrecks that occurred when the station was in use.

Also taking place on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1.p.m., local author Hunter “Bunk” Mann will visit the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum for a meet-and-greet to introduce his new book, “Ghosts in the Surf.” This book, which is a companion to his first book, “Vanishing Ocean City,” provides an extensive photo-based history of Ocean City starting in the summer of 1945 up to the spring of 2019.

State Senator Plans Listening Sessions BERLIN – State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has scheduled three con-

stituent listening hours throughout District 38, which includes Worcester, Somerset and parts of Wicomico counties, over the next several weeks.

The sessions will allow individual constituents to share their views and voice their concerns on issues germane to the district along with larger statewide issues in advance of next year’s General Assembly session, which convenes on Jan. 8, 2020.

“Hearing directly from my constituents and listening to their concerns has always been my top priority,” said Carozza. “These local listening sessions just offer another way to visit with and hear from individuals and families from across the district.”

The first listening session is set for

October 25, 2019 next Monday, Oct. 28, at the Ocean Pines Community Center-East Room from 4-6 p.m. Other events throughout November and early December are slated for Pocomoke Nov. 4 from 5-6 p.m. at City Hall, Princess Anne Nov. 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Crisfield Nov. 13 at Bubby’s Wing Shack from 4-6 p.m., Fruitland Nov. 19 at City Hall from 4-6 p.m. and Delmar at the public library on Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m.

Elected Officials Host Chesapeake Bay Summit ANNAPOLIS – Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation, led by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny Hoyer, this week hosted senior officials from the EPA and the state of Maryland for a wide-ranging conversation about the Chesapeake Bay. The meeting focused on the need to increase authorization and appropriation levels for the Chesapeake Bay Program, hold Maryland and all the watershed jurisdictions accountable for their nutrient reduction commitments, and the partners’ progress toward addressing the Conowingo Dam infill issue.

“Every member of Team Maryland treasures the Chesapeake Bay and we have made protecting its health a high priority,” said Senator Ben Cardin. “We will continue to do all we can to increase resources available for the bay and we want to make sure all of our partners do their fair share, too.”

Hoyer echoed some of those sentiments.

“Protecting and improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries is critically important to the Maryland Congressional Delegation,” he said. “I appreciated the opportunity to join my colleagues today to receive an update on the work of the Chesapeake Bay Program.”

Region’s Blood Shortage Critical SALISBURY – The mid-Atlantic region’s blood supply has never been lower and the Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is urgently calling for donors.

There has been a significant decline in regular blood donors, and the region’s supply has reached critically low levels. In order to maintain a safe blood supply, a seven-day inventory of all blood types must be continually replenished. Right now, that minimum threshold is not being met.

BBD officials cited several factors, which have led to the current shortage including a decline in the overall donor base, a decline in first-time donors, a decline in repeat donations and an increased demand for blood products.

“Our friends and neighbors across the nation and the region need more blood products, and yet the number of donors has been declining,” said Richard Thomas, Senior Executive Director at the Blood Bank of Delmarva.

“We’re asking the community to come together so everyone in the region has access to the lifesaving blood they need.”

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Worcester Libraries To Remove Fines For Overdue Books

October 25, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The Worcester County Library will become a fine-free system starting next month.

In a board meeting earlier this month, Library Director Jennifer Ranck said the Worcester County Library will be the sixth system in Maryland and the fourth system in the Eastern Shore Library Consortium to adopt a fine-free policy.

“I’m very excited about this …,” she said. “We are anticipating a Nov. 1 start date, but that may change.”

As part of the fine-free policy, Ranck said library patrons will not be charged for overdue materials. She noted, however, that the policy will implement replacement charges for damaged items and items not returned three weeks after the due date.

“After three weeks of not returning the book, after the due date, they will get a bill for the item,” she said. “Of course, we don’t want people to have hundreds of dollars in overdue bills.

What we do want is the item back.

That bill is what’s going to block their account for checking things out. That’s going to be our check.”

Ranck said the policy is meant to ensure books are returned to the library.

“I think people will want to know ‘Why did you make this decision?

Does that mean I don’t have to return items anymore?’” she said. “Of course, that’s not the case.”

With increased usage of eBooks, library computers and internet access, as well as educational classes offered by the library, officials said overdue fines represent a unique deterrent on library patrons using paper books. By removing fines, the Worcester County Library furthers its mission to promote reading, thinking, learning, and the enjoyment of the arts.

Ranck added that the Worcester County Library is no stranger to finefree policies. Several years ago, the library eliminated fines on children’s items.

“This isn’t a huge leap for us, but I do think it’s a wonderful thing that we’re doing,” she said.

The library currently charges 10 cents a day for overdue library books, but fine receipts are less than 0.4% of the library’s annual budget. With the new policy, books checked out from the Worcester County Library will not have fines.

“The automatic renewals we have will still be in place unless that title is on hold for somebody else,” Ranck said. “So if it’s a popular James Patterson book it will definitely have a checkout period and they’ll need to give it back.”

Ranck said the library is hoping to notify patrons of overdue books using email and mailing addresses.

“As soon as that book is one day overdue, an overdue notice is going to

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“And then we’ll do it again at seven and 14 days. On that 21st day, you are

going to get an email with a bill for the book. It can be mailed if you don’t have an email.”

While the hope is to transition to the fine-free policy by Nov. 1, Ranck said the timeline could change.

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October 25, 2019

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BERLIN – Construction of a submerged gravel wetland is underway at town property on Old Ocean City Boulevard.

As part of the town’s ongoing efforts to address flooding and stormwater, a submerged gravel wetland is being constructed on town-owned property between Burley Oak Brewery and the Maryland Coast Dispatch.

“They started excavation yesterday,” said Jeff Fleetwood, the town’s acting town administrator, on Thursday. “It’s going smoothly.”

The submerged gravel wetland has long been on the town’s stormwater priority list but failed to get underway earlier this year when officials determined there was a funding shortfall. While the town had a $75,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust and $45,500 in town funds budgeted for the work, cost estimates came in at $175,000. The project was finally able to move forward in August, when the Maryland Coastal Bays Program offered to make up the funding shortfall with money it had left over from another project in the same watershed.

The town hired Goody Hill Groundwork, Inc. to handle the work, which is now underway. Fleetwood said crews were currently digging a large hole on the parcel.

“Earth is being removed and stockpiled at Heron Park,” he said. “They’ve not encountered any issues.”

He said there was still quite a bit of excavation to be done but that once the hole was complete, it would be backfilled with some stone and soil and then piping. Planting will be the last step in the construction process, and once that is done the old fencing around the perimeter of the property will be removed.

“The plan is to have it done within 90 days,” Fleetwood said, adding that most of the heavy work would be done within the first month.

Town officials encourage residents of the neighborhood to be aware of potential detours and delays during the construction process.

According to Mayor Gee Williams, once the submerged gravel wetland is built the property will provide habitat for local plants, insects and birds. Of course, it’s also meant to help with stormwater.

“This property will become an area for stormwater to collect from Graham Avenue and nearby streets and be filtered before continuing into the Hudson Branch waterway,” Williams said.

“This will help alleviate some of the flooding experienced in that neighborhood during significant rainfalls as well as contribute to the overall water quality of the Hudson Branch.”

Berlin On Search For Perfect Tree

October 25, 2019

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Berlin officials are on the hunt for the perfect holiday tree.

Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, announced this week the town is in need of a tree to set up in front of the Atlantic Hotel. Berlin is scheduled to host a tree lighting ceremony Nov. 22.

“We still have some time, but we wanted to put it out there,” Wells said.

She announced that she was searching for a tree at last week’s meeting of the town council and again this week on the town’s Facebook page. Wells has yet to find a suitable candidate though.

She says the town needs a full tree, ideally a spruce, that is at least 14 feet tall.

When asked whether the town had considered an artificial tree, Wells said officials preferred a live tree.

“Keeping with the authentic way we treat Christmas in Berlin, we try to bring it back to the way Christmas used to be,” Wells said.

In years past, area resident Mike Pennington donated a tree to the town each year. As his supply of large trees dwindled, however, the town began purchasing trees from a farm in Denton. Wells said they had one reserved there this year but that it wasn’t really what they were seeking.

“We’ve got it on hold just in case,” she said.

As Wells searches for the perfect tree, the town continues to sell the personalized ornaments that will decorate it at the end of November. The sale of the $20 ornaments helps the town fund its holiday décor and full slate of Christmas events. Wells said the ornaments were a fun way to support the town.

“We personalize it and hang it up for you,” Wells said. “It’s a community tree and people love to come and look for their ornament.”

To order an ornament, pick up a design form at Berlin Town Hall or the Berlin Welcome Center. To contact Wells about a potential town tree, email iwells@berlinmd.gov or call 410-6291722.

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OCEAN CITY – When the first pet expo opens at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center this weekend, the event will fittingly feature a pair of competitions operated and emceed by a former major league pitcher who won a World Series game in 1984.

The pet expo, set for the convention center this Saturday and Sunday and a new addition to the annual Autumn Home & Condo Show, will feature various competitions, vendors demonstrating and selling all manner of pet-related products, talent and costume contests for pets and even adoption opportunities from the local humane societies. However, featured prominently during the weekend festivities will be the Ultimate Air Dogs and Ultimate Luring competitions produced and operated by former major league pitcher Milt Wilcox and his family and staff.

Since 2005, Wilcox and his family and staff have been touring the country with the Ultimate Air Dogs and Ultimate Luring competitions and the tour includes a stop in Ocean City this week, fittingly in the midst of the 2019 World Series. Wilcox pitched in the big leagues from 1970 to 1986 and among his many accomplishments is winning game three of the 1984 World Series as the starting pitcher.

As the name suggests, Ultimate Air Dogs is a competition featuring dogs of all breeds and sizes jumping off a dock and chasing and catching a target before landing in a pool. Wilcox said this week the concept started years ago as a friendly competition between hunters and farmers and their dogs.

“Back in the day, a bunch of guys would go to these fairs out in Minnesota or wherever and that’s kind of where it started,” he said. “We’d have a bunch of farmers with hunting dogs and the next thing you know, somebody says I’ll bet you a dollar my dog can jump higher and farther than your dog.”

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Former major league baseball pitcher Milt Wilcox is pictured on his baseball card, above right, and at a recent Ultimate Air Dogs competition.

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borne Ultimate Air Dogs started by Wilcox and son Brian in 2005. The friendly competition really got jump started and gained national interest when Wilcox partnered with the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, a nationally televised event whose winners have been guests on the Late Show with David Letterman, for example.

“We would go to fairs and other events like the event in Ocean City this weekend and set up the dock and the pond and it really generated a lot of interest,” he said. “It really got going when we partnered with Purina and some of their events were on national television.”

The affable Wilcox emcees most of the competitions, which include around 120 events each year, and his running commentary and dry wit are as popular as the jumping dogs themselves. Ultimate Air Dogs is a competitive circuit featuring dogs from all over the country, but Wilcox said there will be plenty of opportunity for local dogs to get on the dock and compete and

show off their skills.

“We’ll have competitive dogs coming from four or five states this weekend, but we’ll also draw in some local dogs,” he said. “I just love that area and I know once you get away from the resort it’s big hunting and fishing country, so we’ll have some local dogs out there competing.”

Ultimate Luring is a separate, but equally entertaining competition. It features dogs chasing a simulated target through an obstacle course and Wilcox will emcee those events throughout this weekend in Ocean City.

“Everybody who has ever had a dog knows if it sees a squirrel, he’s gone,” he said. “This is a way to kind of simulate that. They’re setting the course up now. It’s an obstacle course where the target is pulled through the course with a series of pullies and the dogs chase it through the course. It’s great training and exercise for the dogs, but the spectators really enjoy it.”

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Wilcox’s major league baseball career spanned 16 years from 1970 to 1986. In 1970, Wilcox was a young pitcher on the Cincinnati Reds team that lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. Wilcox was the losing pitcher in game three against the Orioles that year. In 1983, Wilcox was one out away from a perfect game. In 1984, he won game three of the World Series as a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, who went on to beat the San Diego Padres that year.

“I was just telling my wife that was only 35 years ago,” he said. “It doesn’t seem that long ago, but it was 35 years. I guess I’m getting ancient. I was lucky enough to have a nice long career and pitched in two World Series and two playoffs and won games in both, so I was pretty fortunate.”

While Ultimate Air Dogs and Ultimate Luring consume much of his time these days, Wilcox remains close to the game of baseball.

“I love baseball,” he said. “I love to play, but I don’t necessarily like to watch. I get caught up in it again when the playoffs start, and I definitely watched last night [Tuesday]. It was a great game and it should be a great series.”

As a former pitcher and World Series game-winner, Wilcox said he will focus on the action on the mound as the 2019 World Series unfolds.

“When I watch football, I like to watch the quarterbacks and it’s the same with baseball,” he said. “I like to watch great pitchers and great pitching matchups and this series should have plenty of that. I played most of my career in the American League, so I guess I’m leaning toward the Astros.”

The pet expo is set for this Saturday and Sunday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is family-friendly and pet-friendly and well-behaved pets are welcome as long as they are leashed. There are some other requirements for pets to attend. For more information, visit the event’s website at www.oceanpromotions.info.

MOU Details Del. Park Proposal

October 25, 2019

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

FENWICK ISLAND – A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the developer of an offshore wind farm and a Delaware agency inked in July obtained this week provides more details about the proposed land swap in Fenwick Island State Park in exchange for millions of dollars in new amenities.

Earlier this month, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and its Division of Parks and Recreation announced a proposal that, if approved, would allow the Danish company Orsted to construct an onshore power transmission station in the Fenwick Island State Park in exchange for millions of dollars in new amenities at the state park.

The announcement, which rankled some in the community concerned with the potential impact in the state park, came in early October, months after a confidential MOU outlining each parties’ responsibilities in the proposed project was inked in July. A source filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain the confidential MOU and provided it to The Dispatch this week. The lengthy document spells out the proposal to develop a power transmission station in the state park along with the associated submerged cables and other elements in exchange for considerable improvements at the facility.

“Skipjack is currently evaluating the technical, environmental and economic viability of interconnecting the wind farm to the bulk transmission system in the state of Delaware,” the MOU reads.

“Such interconnection will require, for both phase I and phase II, the installation of certain electrical transmission facilities within the state of Delaware which will include, but are not limited to, one or more cable landfalls, splicing vaults, buried electrical transmission lines, new onshore substations and associated interconnection facilities.”

In exchange for the approving the transmission station in the state park, the Skipjack project would make significant upgrades at the facility, according to the MOU. “Skipjack proposed cooperate with the division to develop a plan and to obtain the DNREC approvals for the Skip-

jack project that will allow for the construction of the onshore transmission facilities with a certain area of Fenwick Island State Park,” the MOU reads. “Skipjack will design, engineer, procure and construct, on behalf of the division, a new multi-level parking structure in the existing parking lot and certain other improvements with the park for the benefit of the division at Skipjack’s sole cost and expense.”

The MOU goes on to list some of the proposed park improvements included in the agreement. For example, the multi-level parking structure will be constructed on an area of the existing parkSEE PAGE 40

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Flannel Formal Benefit Announced

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October 25, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

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BERLIN – A fundraiser to benefit Lower Shore Land Trust will return to Berlin next month.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Lower Shore Land Trust will host its third annual Flannel Formal at the new Manor at Brooklyn Meadows, located in Berlin.

“We don’t do these events very often, so fundraisers like this are critical to our organization …,” Executive Director Kate Patton said. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year.”

Unlike traditional formals, Patton said the Flannel Formal encourages participants to wear less-formal attire such as plaid and flannel. But she noted the goal of the event is to celebrate recent accomplishments at Lower Shore Land Trust and highlight new programs that promote conservation.

“It’s all about coming together for an important cause,” she said.

Patton noted the event will feature a pig roast, shucked oysters, heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, craft beer and signature cocktails, and live music

by The Resto Tribe, to name a few.

The fundraiser will also include a special silent auction featuring unique experiences, as well as an opportunity to preserve vital acreage on the Lower Shore.

“We will have pictures of important properties with public access,” Patton said, “and you can help us to keep these areas preserved.”

Patton explained that proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support and expand the organization’s Operation Outdoors programs.

“The idea is to have more unstructured programs for kids to play in the outdoors …,” she said. “It’s about health, wellbeing and understanding what we have on the shore and why we want to protect it.”

Patton said this year’s formal will be held at the Manor at Brooklyn Meadows. She said guests will have access to both the house and the grounds.

“We’re excited to have an opportunity and a venue that brings a lot of people together for a great time,” she said.

The Lower Shore Land Trust Flannel Formal will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $75 and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

“We’re really grateful that so many people are interested in working with us,” Patton added.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit lowershorelandtrust.org or the “Lower Shore Land Trust’s 2019 Flannel Formal” Facebook event page, or call 443-234-5587.

“There’s something for everybody,” Patton said.

Woman Convicted Of Theft Scheme At Pines Fire Benefit

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October 25, 2019

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SNOW HILL – A West Ocean City woman, arrested last April on theft and other charges after rigging a fundraising event on behalf of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) in her son’s favor, was convicted this week and now awaits her fate pending a sentencing hearing.

Last Friday, Jennifer Zadnik, also known as Jennifer Snider, 45, of West Ocean City, was convicted of theft from $100 to under $1,500 in District Court in Snow Hill for allegedly defrauding a fundraiser she was contracted by the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department to conduct last April.

Sentencing in the case was deferred until Dec. 20 to allow Zadnik time to pay $530 in restitution to the victim, in this case the fire department. Zadnik faces six months in jail at sentencing in December.

The charges stem from Zadnik’s involvement in a fundraiser for the Ocean Pines Fire Department last April. The fire department contracted Zudnik to

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During last Sunday’s torrential downpours around 3:45 p.m., the Ocean City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 72nd Street. Arriving crews found fire showing from a third-floor unit. Crews contained the fire to the unit and no injuries were reported.

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host a “quarter auction” during the event at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

During the auction, guests and fire department officials became suspicious of fraud when they realized certain numbers were being drawn more frequently than others.

Suspicions grew when it was learned the frequently drawn numbers were

held by Zadnik’s son. Ocean Pines Fire Department officials contacted the Ocean Pines Police Department and the investigation revealed Zadnik had duplicated her son’s numbers on multiple chips in order to make it more likely he would win. The total value of the auction items stolen by Zadnik as a result of the rigged bidding scheme came to

$530.

Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser thanked the OPVFD and the Ocean Pines Police Department for their diligence in helping to expose this type of fraud and cautioned nonprofit and charitable organizations to closely monitor fundraising efforts to prevent similar occurrences.

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FROM PAGE 37 ing lot and include a number of spaces not less than 30% of the existing parking area. The improvements at Fenwick Island State Park also include a new or renovated park office, a new comfort station, a nature center and public pavilion.

Also among the improvements spelled out on the MOU are additional walking paths and sidewalks along the roadway, a snack bar, outdoor amphitheater, a handicap-accessible playground, a rentable pavilion on the oceanside, new lifeguard housing, a small bathhouse on the bayside near

the existing kayak rental, athletic courts on both the oceanside and bayside of the complex and a new pedestrian bridge connecting the parking lot on the east side of the highway to the parking lot on the west side of the highway.

The MOU also spells out Skipjack’s commitment to providing an initial endowment of $740,000 with the Delaware Community Foundation to support the maintenance, operations and programming at Fenwick Island State Park. The endowment would be provided in an installment of $370,000 when all of the requisite permits of phase I are approved, and other $370,000 installment

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In addition, the MOU states that for both the phase I and phase II projects, Skipjack will make reasonable efforts to refrain from construction between May 15 and Sept. 15 in order to permit a fullyfunctioning park during the heavy-use season, provided ongoing construction materials may remain on site if safely secured.

For all of those improvements, estimated at around $18 million, all DNREC and the state of Delaware has to do is allow the Skipjack project to develop onshore transmission stations in the state park including cable landfalls and buried transmission lines. However, some in the community remain opposed to the concept of developing a high-voltage transmission connection in the otherwise quiet and pristine state park. Earlier this month, a coalition of Fenwick Island Society of Homeowners (FISH) fired off a letter to DNREC voicing its concerns with the project in general, and the process by which it is proceeding.

“We are writing because we are very concerned about the proposal by your division of parks to site an electric transmission station in the Fenwick Island State Beach Park on a fragile barrier island on one of the few remaining slivers of natural shoreline in lower Sussex County,” the letter reads. “This is in no sense a compatible use for a beach park and we ask you to cancel this project.”

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However, Orsted Development Manager Joy Weber this week said in a statement the proposal to develop the transmission station in the state park in exchange for the promised improvements represented a win-win for all parties.

“Orsted pioneered the world’s first offshore wind farm in 1991,” she said. “For decades, we have worked with local communities to make offshore wind a source of pride in those regions. We are committed to a constructive dialogue with local communities to ensure the Skipjack wind farm is a project the Delmarva peninsula can be proud of.”

Weber’s statement points out the Skipjack project will be sited at least 19 miles from the Maryland-Delaware line and 26 miles from the pier in Ocean City.

She said the project will generate enough clean energy to power 35,000 homes and create nearly 1,500 jobs while significantly reducing carbon emissions on the Eastern Shore. Weber said the company’s lengthy analysis revealed the state park was the logical place for the transmission lines to come ashore.

“Orsted has spent more than a year analyzing potential interconnection sites across the Delmarva peninsula,” she said. “In our view, Fenwick Island State Park is not only the ideal location for interconnection, but also presents an exciting new model that would both improve a popular state park and advance renewable energy in the region.”

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For now, increasing the hourly parking rates in Ocean City slightly, which will bring in an estimated $1 million in new revenue, is the right move to make this off-season.

Ocean City has been studying parking availability, current and potential higher hourly rates and the possibility of adding more paid parking for the last couple years. After a few unproductive meetings, the task force is ready to issue its recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

The task force was essentially united on suggesting the council increase the hourly parking rate in existing paid parking areas south of 10th Street by 50 cents. As a compromise measure, free parking would be offered during the week in April, May and October and $2 an hour on the weekends in those shoulder months.

For the months of June, July and August, the rate would be $3-an-hour across the board including the Inlet parking lot. This proposal is expected to raise about $1 million in new dollars for the city’s budget. The council will ultimately decide to increase the rate.

Additionally, the parking task force voted to send on unfavorable recommendation to the council on expanding paid parking on ocean blocks beyond 10th Street. An argument could be made and a conversation should be held at the council level about growing paid parking. We like the concept of 10 to 12 parking spaces closest to the Boardwalk from 11th to 27 streets being converted into paid parking spaces. The task force ultimately decided “enough is enough” in the words of Ocean City hotelier G. Hale Harrison. The task

force agreed it was important to limit further major changes in one year, referring to the earlier hourly parking rate increase recommendation and the room tax increase looming on Jan. 1, 2020.

We agree the timing is not right to add more paid parking in the same year as hourly rates are adjusted.

However, we think the task force and the city should revisit this discussion after next summer. Incremental expansions of paid parking in Ocean City along the Boardwalk would be justified.

The $1 million increase in parking revenue for the city from the hourly hikes should be enough to accomplish the goal of raising new dollars for the budget on the backs of the day trippers. Going beyond that in a single year would be extreme.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lower Assumed Growth Rate Needed With Funds Editor: The “Tallest Midget in the Forest,” a metaphor, will be used to describe the Worcester County Public Education System and to unconditionally support any opposition Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor may feel is appropriate to Maryland state’s intrusion into our county’s public education system with the Kirwan Commission. One should not be fooled by its Orwellian, doublethink name, the Commission of Innovation and Excellence in Education. This intrusion should be opposed even if it means refusing state funding.

The same metaphor, “The Tallest Midget in the Forest,” will also be used to describe the Ocean City pension funds’ recent lack of performance and to support Councilmen John Gehrig and Mark Paddock who have brought up why concerns over shortfalls in present fund performances should be a concern for future underfunding.

On a recent Saturday, I was at Food Lion, North Ocean City, waiting to be checked out. The young lady cashier, a product of public education in the county, was standing there perplexed unable to ring out my four items. She had just sold a pack of cigarettes to another young lady in front of me in line. Anxious to get rung out, I asked what the problem was. “Sir”, she said, “I am not sure she was 21, she was born in 1997,” referring to the prior customer and the change in the legal age to buy cigarettes. “Even if she was born the last day of 1997 she would be 21,” I said. The young lady looked relieved and wrung me out.

Today, in Mathematics, scores on the International PIA Test, given to 15-

year-olds, show the United States performance has declined. We now rank 34th in the world. When I graduated in 1967, we were number one, peerless in public school world rankings.

Worcester public schools today rank among the highest in the state. Any attempt to change county public education by a state committee should be opposed. Although there is always room for improvement, Lou Taylor and his staff are doing a better job than any jurisdiction in the state and should be emulated not changed. The Board of Education should support our present system, recognizing our relative superiority and not buckle under to pressures from a state commission, particularly when that commission is solely composed of individuals from inferior education systems, even if it means refusing state funding.

Ocean City as the largest payer for public education in the county and should also support our present county education system in opposition to any state intervention.

Just because Ocean City pension funds are purportedly better funded than other funds is not a good reason to not be concerned. Our employees fund is estimated to be 86% funded and our public safety fund is estimated to be 82% funded compared to the national average of 73% funded. They too are “The Tallest Midget in the Forest.” The problem is these numbers of 86% and 82% are estimated from assumed growth rates a year of 7%.

When you look at actual past growth rates, you can cherry pick time frames to measure the funds’ annual performance, for example 10-year averages or 15-year averages, when fund annual performance was higher. However, if

we base our future estimates for fund growth on the long-term past performance, it would be significantly lower.

Five years ago, I had numerous arguments with former Finance Administrator Martha Bennett in her office and in public on this very problem of overestimating fund growth. It is a national problem and the main reason analysts predict shortfalls in the future but politicians across the nation seem not to care. The council at that time voted to reduce the future estimated growth rate of the two funds from 7.5% to 7% annually.

I went back and calculated the average annual growth rate for our funds over 30 years and found it was 3.6%, not 7%, significantly less than we are currently assuming. If we lowered our assumed annual growth rate to 3.6% the long-term average two things would immediately happen. The estimated funded amounts currently at 86% and 82% would drop to below 50% and the annual obligation of the city to the funds would double, placing political strains on other spending. Yes, the lower the future annual estimated the higher the annual contribution. Politicians across the country have resisted putting more money in to their pension funds choosing instead to stay with unrealistic performance projections.

If we end up in ten or twenty years severely underfunded it would be due to our failure today to have a more realistic, more conservative annual growth rate today, closer to our longterm experience of 3.6%. Being the “Tallest Midget in the Forest” should not give us false comfort regarding the Town’s retirement funds. Mr. Gehrig and Mr. Paddock are right to be conSEE NEXT PAGE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR cerned and the Council should listen.

Promptly lowering the assumed growth rate to 5% would cost the city about 60% more a year but could shore up this future potential insolvency.

I have written on this and advocated for a lower assumed growth rate in the funds for years. Now with Mr. Gehrig and Mr. Paddock supporting it maybe it will get some traction. The rub is it would require frugality in other areas.

Tony Christ

Collection Has High Hopes Editor: In an effort to help fulfill the final wishes of the late Anna Foultz, volunteers from Star Charities and many community organizations are planning to make this the biggest collection of Holiday Gifts for Soldiers, a project started by Carl and Anna Foultz.

Some containers are already available and more will be placed around our area and at the meetings of community organizations, along with Ocean Pines Administration Building and Community Center. Containers will have a poster identifying them as the place for your donations. Gifts will be collected until Oct. 31. Volunteers will collect the containers and gifts, taking them to a central location organized by Barb Peletier of Star Charities. The National Guard will pick up your donations from the central point which they hope is bulging with gifts by the end of this drive which is also the final activity of Star Charities All Volunteers.

A list of the most requested items will be posted on each container and includes baby powder, foot powder, chewing gum, powdered Crystal lite ice tea or Gatorade, Slim Jims, nuts, games like checkers, backgammon, chess, dominos, tooth paste and brushes, feminine products, white or black cotton socks, feminine products, small paperbacks, sealed and non-perishable snacks, etc. No perishable items, glass, hotel samples (as they are not marked with ingredients that might cause allergies) and no pork products should be placed in the containers.

To quote Anna, “Do your part to help the Heroes who keep America free and God Bless all of you.” For more information about Holiday Gifts for Soldiers, contact Barbara Peletier at 443-896-4914.

Carol Ludwig Ocean Pines

Purple Effort A Success Editor: As the Events Coordinator for Worcester Goes Purple, I would like to personally thank the Worcester County government, town governments, businesses, the recovery community and every Worcester County Citizen who has participated in Worcester Goes Purple for September 2019, National Recovery Month.

For me this has been a truly amazing and emotional journey. I have met so many wonderful people that I now

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call my friends. There have been many highs and lows. Holding the hand of a mother who lost her son during a candlelight vigil, having a sister tell you that she lost her brother three weeks ago to a drug overdose, listening to a parent in the depths of despair describe the havoc that their child in active addiction is making in their family, hearing stories of shame from family members that think it is somehow their fault and then having a guy in recovery tell you with the biggest smile that he has been clean for 113 days.

Worcester Goes Purple will only become bigger and stronger in the months to come. We need your help.

Each one of us can make a difference by keeping the conversation going.

No one agency or person can solve this epidemic themselves. It does truly take a community. Thank you again for making Worcester County a place that we can be proud to call home and share hope and recovery from addiction with everyone.

Debbie Smullen Berlin

Supporters Appreciated Editor: On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and most importantly, the children we serve, The Cricket Center would like to publicly thank the following supporters.

Bike Week: Kathy Michael, Chase Michael and Lisa Layfield (Ocean City Chamber of Commerce) Wine on the Beach: Christina Stokes extended her support again this year Bliss Salon Cut-a-Thon: Gina Shaffer and Cassandra Pike generously donated their time, talent and salon to help us As a result of their generosity, $28,500 was raised and donated to The Cricket Center.

The CRICKET (Child Resource Intervention Center Kids Empowerment Team) Center is a child-friendly, safe and neutral location in which local law enforcement and Child Protective Services investigators may conduct and observe forensic interviews with children who are alleged victims of crimes. The Cricket Center provides child and nonoffending family members support, crisis intervention, trauma-based therapy and medical intervention.

The Cricket Center is Worcester County’s only Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and fully accredited by the National Children’s Alliance.

Without the support of our local community it would be incredibly difficult to fulfil our mission to create a community response in which abusers are held accountable and children and families experience hope and healing.

Thank you to all who came out to support us and we look forward to your attendance at our 4th Annual Evening at The Hobbit on Oct. 27.

Wendy Myers Berlin (The writer is the executive director of The Cricket Center.)

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The public’s persistent requests in Ocean City for information on how the Mayor and Council is going to respond to last month’s H20i weekend disaster are understandable. It’s rooted in distrust of the decision makers to a degree. They’ve lived through these horrible weekends for too long with empty, albeit well-intentioned, promises to do something about them for years.

Over the last month, I’ve had dozens of conversations with long-time resort residents and business owners about the last weekend in September when Ocean City was taken over by these vehicle enthusiasts. The feeling among many is the actions seen over the weekend – public urination, violence, burnouts, public destruction of property, robust littering, assaults, blatant disrespect of police officers, accidents, street racing and disorderly conduct – were expected in Ocean City. What was seen was exactly what has been happening for years, but there is no disputing the volume of people was elevated.

The tough talk following the weekend was generally viewed as silly and assurances it would never happen described as baseless and political. It was déjà vu for many as similar comments followed motorized event weekends in 2017 and 2015 with elected officials pledging, “To do whatever we can to eliminate that particular event. That’s the goal,” referencing H20i. This kind of baseless trash talk with no plan to enforce the promises has no place in the conversation moving forward.

The assumption is the hooligans will return again next year on the last weekend of September as they traditionally do. Based on the city’s calendar for 2020, the unsanctioned event will fall on Sunfest weekend, raising a number of understandable concerns about the conflict. Some people are asking what the city can do to prevent that conflict from occurring. I’m not sure anything that can be done about that. It’s a point Councilman Mark Paddack broached at this week’s council meeting.

“Next year, they are planning the event during Sunfest, and to me, strategically, that event needs to be protected,” he said. “This will be the 46th year for Sunfest. For me personally, my recommendation is to work really hard on this. We cannot stop people from coming to Ocean City. One of the suggestions is to simply stop them from coming to town. We can’t do that. The Constitution allows people to move around freely. We can make it a little more difficult and I believe we are going to be looking at every option to do that.”

Parking in Ocean City has always been a divisive issue. In recent history, the issue became most heated in 2013 when the city added paid parking areas on selected high-volume streets in midtown, such as 49th Street oceanside, and north Ocean City, such as 146th Street oceanside. The ordinance authorizing these additional streets for paid parking was eventually repealed after a successful petition to referendum against it. At that time, revealing the impact the controversy had on him, Mayor Rick Meehan made a bold statement, promising to oppose any efforts to add more paid parking on city streets.

“As long as I am the mayor of Ocean City, I am going to object to any more parking meters on city streets,” said Meehan. “Unless there are six votes to override a mayoral veto, I don’t think you are going to see parking meters on the streets. ...”

That quote was on my mind this week with the city’s task force voting to send an unfavorable recommendation to expand paid parking in the resort, specifically on the ocean blocks from 11th to 27th streets or 11th to 33rd streets or even 11th Street to the state line. I think the only realistic option for the city to consider is adding some parking meters on the prime ocean blocks along the Boardwalk or potentially further north until Baltimore Avenue ends at 33rd Street. I think there’s some legitimate basis for making motorists pay for the best parking spots near the boards.

I agree next year is not the time with the hourly rates heading up already.

Though it’s unclear how the majority of the council feels on the matter, my guess is the votes are not there to add more parking meters north of 10th Street. It’s evident from last week’s meeting that Councilmembers John Gehrig and Mary Knight – both members of the task force -- are not anxious to expand paid parking on city streets at this time. Even if the rest of the council supported more paid parking, the council would not likely be able to overcome Meehan’s veto without the votes of Gehrig and Knight because six council members would need to support it. It’s important to note here the task force vote to oppose paid parking expansion was 4-2-1 with Councilman Dennis Dare abstaining at this point and appearing to support some sort of modest expansion, Gehrig voting for not recommending more paid street parking and Knight voting against slamming the door shut on the matter at that point in time.

Though the task force is merely advisory and the vote is basically a straw poll with no binding authority, my sense is the council will be content with generating an additional $1 million in new revenue from the hourly rate increase. I don’t expect the council will have the six votes required to overcome Meehan’s promised veto from six years ago. While the will does not even appear to be there at this time, I also don’t anticipate this council will want to put the mayor in the unenviable position of having to exercise his veto authority.

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Three Businesses Featured On Show

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – A food show featuring three resort businesses aired on national television for the first of several showings this week.

In June, the cast and crew of “Man v.

Food” visited Ocean City to film segments for an episode featuring local businesses, including Fish Tales, Dolle’s Candyland and Justine’s Ice Cream Parlour.

And throughout the months of October and November, viewers will have an opportunity to see the resort and its eateries on national television.

“Man v. Food,” hosted by Casey Webb, travels the country in search of America’s most delicious dishes and ultimate eating challenges.

A synopsis for the Ocean City episode reads, “Casey Webb heads to Ocean City, Maryland, to dive into a massive jumbo lump crab cake sandwich, make some of the area's iconic salt water taffy candies and fight to stay afloat in the Titanic Sundae Challenge.”

In an interview this summer, Kostadin Petrov, partner and general manager at Justine’s, said the filming was a once-ina-lifetime experience. He noted the film crew and show host shot the “Titanic” food challenge at his ice cream shop.

“The only experience I’ve had with TV shows is watching them,” he joked.

“But it was nice experience.”

Andrew Dolle, co-owner of Dolle’s Candyland, agreed.

“When they were here, it was a lot of fun,” he said. “We had a blast.”

The show has aired twice on the Cooking Channel, but will be aired again on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at 12:30 a.m. and Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.

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BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association will stop live streaming Board meetings, effective immediately.

Instead, the Association will record the meetings and post each one online, on the website, YouTube and Facebook, within 24 hours. Ocean Pines will also rebroadcast the meetings on Channel 78 on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday after each meeting, at noon and again at 7 p.m.

The association made the operational change for several reasons. Discontinuing the live stream should help improve the audio and video quality of the broadcasts as well as save money.

The estimated annual cost to stream board meetings is $17,000.

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Mallards, Sabres Battle To 2-2 Tie In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team tied old rival Saints Peter and Paul last Friday to close out the regular season with a 61-1 record heading into the conference playoffs.

It’s always special when Worcester Prep plays Saints Peter and Paul in any sport and girls’ varsity soccer has produced its share of drama over the years. The Worcester girls were outstanding all season, but it figures the Sabres provided the only blemishes on an otherwise near-perfect season.

Saints Peter and Paul handed Worcester is only loss of the season way back on September 18. After

that, the Mallards ran off four straight impressive wins before meeting the Sabres at home last Friday. Prior to that game, the Worcester girls beat Gunston, 4-1, on Senior Day the day before. The Gunston game was tied at 1-1 at the half before Worcester scored three second-half goals to pull away.

That set up the rematch with Saints Peter and Paul at home last Friday.

Given the history between the two familiar rivals, it was no surprise the game ended in a 2-2 tie. With the tie, the Mallards finished with a 6-1-1 record and earned the top seed in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) playoffs and will stay home through the championship game.

Decatur Girls Wrap Regular Season With Win

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team closed out the regular season with a resounding 9-0 win at home last Thursday.

It was an up-and-down regular season for the Seahawks, who lost more games than they won, but they had more than a few bright spots along the way. One of those bright spots came last Thursday with a 9-0 rout of Wicomico at home.

The Decatur girls beat Wicomico,

11-0, back on September 16. Other wins for the Seahawks came against Mardela and county rival Snow Hill.

With the win over Wicomico in the regular season finale, the Decatur girls finished with a 4-8 record.

When the state playoff brackets were released on Monday, the Decatur girls were seeded sixth in the 2A-South Section II bracket and will face Chesapeake of Anne Arundel County in the opener. Looming on the opposite side of the Section II bracket is Bayside South rival Bennett. Decatur lost to Bennett, 1-0, back on October 4.

Worcester Golfers Strong In ESIAC

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s varsity golf team wrapped up a highly successful 2019 season this week with a solid second-place finish in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship tournament.

All season long, the Mallards battled ESIAC rivals and won more than their fair share of tournaments, finishing with an 18-5 record. The ESIAC tournament championship was held at Glen Riddle on Tuesday in drizzly, damp conditions, but the Mallards put together solid rounds and finished second overall among the conference

teams competing.

Salisbury Christian finished first with a tournament-low team score of 182. Worcester finished a close second, just seven strokes behind with a team score of 189. Gunston finished third with a team score of 209, while Salisbury School finished fourth with a team score of 233.

Following the conference championship match on Tuesday, the ESIAC post-season awards were doled out and Worcester was well represented.

Senior Devin Wallace and junior T.J. Bescak were each named First TeamAll Conference, while Kaden Mault received an All-Conference honorable mention.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – It was good news all around this week for Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team, which beat Bennett, 2-1, in overtime last Thursday and learned they are the top seed in the state 2A-South sectional when the brackets were released on Monday.

The Seahawks dominated all season for the most part, their only loss coming to eventual Bayside Conference champion Parkside, 1-0. For the record, Parkside beat Kent Island in the conference championship game on Monday.

Decatur compiled an 11-1 record during the regular season, allowing just seven goals in 12 games. Last Thursday, the Seahawks beat rival Bennett in overtime at home. Decatur scored in the first half, while the Clippers tied it in the second half. The Seahawks closed out the overtime game, and the regular season on a high note, with a goal in the extra pe-

riod.

On Monday, the state 2A-South brackets were released and the Seahawks earned the top seed in Section II. In a reconfiguration of the state bracket system this year, Decatur dropped to 2A, largely because of enrollment numbers and switched to the south region. The Seahawks in recent years competed in the 3A-East region.

Nonetheless, there are some familiar schools in the new 2A-South and Decatur could see Bayside South rival Bennett again. The Seahawks are the top seed in Section II and earned a first-round bye. Decatur will face the winner of the game between fourth-seeded Chesapeake and fifthseeded Easton at home on Saturday.

Bennett, meanwhile, is the second seed in the bracket and also earned a first-round bye. If both teams win their second-round games at home this weekend, they would face each other yet again for the sectional championship next week.

Mallards Tie Royals In Season Finale

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – It was a busy week for Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team with a 2-1 win over Gunston on the road last Thursday, followed by a 2-2 tie with Delmarva Christian on the road on Monday.

In what has been an up-and-down season for the Worcester boys, the Mallards have been strong down the stretch heading into the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) tournament. The season has featured a three-game losing streak, a three-game winning streak and now three ties.

Last Thursday, the Mallards beat Gunston on the road, 2-1. Pearson Schul scored a first-half goal for

Worcester off an assist from Vishnu Mohan. Max Taylor scored a second-half goal as the Mallards hung on for the 2-1 win. Last Thursday’s win over Gunston was the third straight for the Mallards.

Back in action on Monday, Worcester battled Delmarva Christian to a 2-2 tie on the road. Alec Burbage scored a first-half goal for the Mallards, while Ryan Cronin added a goal in the second half. Neither team managed to score in the overtime period and the game ended in a tie. With the tie, the Mallards finished the regular season with a 6-5-3 record. Worcester lost to Delmarva Christian, 2-0, back on September 9 and tied the Royals on Monday. The two teams will face each other for a third time in the ESIAC semifinals.

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BERLIN – The afterglow of the Stephen Decatur varsity football team’s resounding win over Bennett two weeks ago burned out quickly last week with a 57-7 loss to Wicomico on the road.

The Seahawks beat Bennett, 38-10, on October 11 as every facet of their game came together on at least one shining night. Decatur had just come off a four-game losing skid against tough Bayside North teams, and the

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Any hope of sustaining a late-season run ended quickly last Thursday on the road against Wicomico, however. The Tribe scored early and often on its way to a 57-7 rout of the Seahawks. Next up for Decatur is a tough home game against Parkside on Friday, followed by a road game with county rival Snow Hill in the traditional regular season finale next Friday. The Seahawks’ record now stands at 2-5 on the season.

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OCEAN CITY – With another successful summer in the books, the Ocean City Marlin Club last week handed out its seasonal awards to the winners in several categories.

During the 2019 summer season, Ocean City Marlin Club members released a combined 1,638 white marlin, along with 197 blue marlin releases, 18 swordfish releases, 12 sailfish releases and five spearfish releases.

The award for the very first white marlin caught and released of the season by a club member went to angler Steve Selander on the Hot Rod back on June 2. The award for the last billfish release of the season went to angler Brent Lounge on the Roncito.

In between, club members caught and released hundreds and hundreds of billfish and boated very few, save for a few top fish in tournaments. The club’s members are very conservation oriented and the release numbers for the season reflect that. The award for the most billfish releases by a charter boat went to the Billfisher with 165.

The Gret’s Three J’s was second in terms of billfish releases by a private boat with 107, while the D.A. Sea was third in that category with 98.

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the most billfish releases by a charter boat with 126. The Buckshot was second in that category with 93 releases, while the Roll Groove was third with 89 billfish releases. The award for the most blue marlin caught by a private boat went to the Billfisher with 10, while the award for the most blue marlin caught by a charter boat went to the No Quarter with 14.

The award for the most billfish caught in a single day by a private boat went to the Billfisher with 21, while the award for the most billfish caught in a single day by a charter boat went to the Fish On with 11. Billfish releases were only part of the outstanding summer season for club members, who also enjoyed an excellent tuna season.

The award for the most tuna caught by a charter boat went to the Marli with 273, while the Wrecker was second with 182 and the Talkin Trash was third with 151. The award for the most tuna caught by a private boat went to the Killin Time with 97, while the Reel Tight was second with 75 and the Lucky Duck II was third with 66.

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ids get a case of the Mondays as well.

After a big weekend featuring a middle school dance and Busch Gardens, Beckett, 11, and Carson, 9, were both exhausted come Monday morning.

After dragging all morning, Carson had a better day than I expected in school, but then reverted back to his younger years during his speech session after school. For our special needs guy, even on a normal day, he’s wiped out after school. It’s tough for him. He often falls asleep on the way home from school, though it’s happening less and less this year.

On the way to his speech session in Salisbury, in hindsight, I should have seen the warning signs trouble was ahead. He’s an anxiety animal so when he gets uneasy or simply away from the center behaviors occur.

During this particular session, he just wanted nothing to do with working on his speech. Honestly, it’s amazing we don’t have more challenging behaviors during these sessions. It’s tough work for him to use his voice due to his diagnosis of Apraxia, which is a motor speech disorder involving the brain not being able to send the messages needed for the mouth to make the complex, although easy for so many of us, oral movements.

Though Carson is also shy and displays numerous examples daily of selective mutism, he does have about 50 to 70 words he can say through sounding out the words. He’s come incredibly far on this journey and recently received a gift card from his speech pathologist at his school for speaking at school to her, teachers and classmates. He had a jar he had to fill with coins, which were given when he spoke at school. The words might be simple “hi,” “bye,” “no” and

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“yes” in many instances, but that’s okay because it shows growth.

Back to Monday’s speech session, there was hitting, eloping, ignoring, throwing and crying. It was about as bad as Carson gets these days.

These behaviors were expected years ago. It was better to prepare for the worst and hope for the best back then. As his behaviors have normalized in recent years, we forget how far he has come.

As we were driving home Monday night after speech, I was cooling down after getting frustrated trying to help his speech therapist get Carson on track.

I admit to doing something I never do – feeling sorry for myself at how difficult life can be at times. I regret these unproductive emotions. I had a long day at work and myself was feeling tired from the weekend. Though Carson never truly got back in good shape for speech on this day, he did end up completing his session. When I looked back in the car to see Carson, pondering what sort of consequence to impose for his bad decisions, he was fast asleep. It was 5:05 p.m.

As Carson was having meltdowns in speech, I learned things were not much better for Pam with Beckett after school. Our “typical” child forgot to bring home any of the right books for his homework, of which he had a lot on this particular day. Pam said he was teary when he had to go back to school and get all his materials he needed for a poster to create and write an essay on the Mayflower.

In fairness, if it was a normal weekend, we would not have let all this work and projects pile up to the last minute. We reminded him Sunday night we will have a lot to do on Monday night. The problem was he, too, was exhausted from his first middle school dance and a long night at Busch Gardens over the weekend.

He was mentally and physically spent.

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Nonetheless, he had work to do. He didn’t like it one bit.

To his credit, he did a nice job on his poster for earth science, though it took a long time because he was pouting a lot through it, according to Pam’s account.

By the time I got home with an exhausted Carson, he needed to write a 600- to 700-word creative essay on the Mayflower expedition to Plymouth in 1620. It seemed he had gotten all his emotions out of the way by the time I got home. He was focused on what he wanted to write based on a rough outline he had already sketched out. He sat down at the computer without any argument and got it done in about two hours.

Though he kept checking the word count option a bit too much for my liking, it was nice to watch my sixth grader have this free flow of ideas on the same computer I work on every day.

Later, when he was done and had taken a shower, I joked with him it was time to practice the trumpet. He’s supposed to commit to 15 minutes each day on his instrument for music class. I could see his reaction was trending toward the negative. I told him I was joking and that he could double down tomorrow. He said, “I will quadruple down if you let me skip tonight.”

One thing I have learned about parenting is sometimes things are simple. We tend to overthink. They were both exhausted from a busy weekend of physical activity and irregular bedtimes. Their mom and I were as well. Everyone was in bed before 9 Monday night.

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District Governor Bill Ferguson recently installed Kelley Wallace as a new member of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured, from left, are sponsor Sonia Baker, District Governor Bill Ferguson and Wallace. The club meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Hunter “Bunk” Mann has been named the winner of the 2019 OC History Spirit Award. Mann won the award based on a nomination by Joanne K. Guifoil, who wrote “his products are historically rich, entertaining, full of color and so alive, just like the beloved places and events he has attempted to portray. Just like him, full of spirit, full of Ocean City.” There will be a book signing of Mann’s latest book “Ghosts in the Surf” at the museum on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mann is pictured above with OC Museum Society President Nancy Howard.

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Wor-Wic Community College Director of Development and Foundation Executive Director Jessica Hales received a check for $1,000 from Amanda Brumfield, board member of the Rotary Club of Salisbury. The club provides scholarship funds to Wor-Wic each year for a student from Wicomico County who exemplifies the principles of the organization.

The Delmarva Hand Dance Club donated $4,000 to the Home of the Brave Foundation. The donation will be split between the Home of the Brave for Women and children and the Home of the Brave for Men. Pictured, from left, are club officers Howard Simons, Joan McHale, Barbara McArdle, Clarence Emmons, Judy Martin and Home of the Brave representatives Beth McGinn and Tony Bergfelder and club officer Mac Smith.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #166 member Jessie Parsons, who volunteered more than 200 hours this past year, was chosen as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #166 2018-2019 Member of the Year. She is pictured here receiving Photo by Jeanette Deskiewicz her award from President Emily Nock.

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BERLIN – Town officials recognized Berlin Electric’s commitment to safety with a commendation.

Mayor Gee Williams last week presented the American Municipal Power Transmission/Distribution Safety Commendation to Berlin Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence.

“That really is something for all of us to be proud of because staying safe means being vigilant and taking care of details every day,” Williams said. “I think that’s the attitude our electric department and all of our electric utility employees bring to the table.”

Williams said the town had joined American Municipal Power (AMP), a nonprofit made up of 135 municipal power providers from throughout the

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country, about three years ago. Membership in the organization gives the town the chance to pool resources and participate in special trainings.

The nonprofit also monitors Berlin Electric’s statistics.

Williams said this was the second time in the three years since joining AMP that the town had received a safety commendation.

“It’s a two-year commendation that we get,” Lawrence said. “The last one we got was in 2017. Basically, it’s a safety award that’s presented to utilities.

It’s based on the amount of lost hours due to accidents and that type of thing.”

He added that his department was tasked with following a variety of state and federal guidelines related to dealing with high voltage electricity.

“We pay a lot of attention to detail to make sure we do it safely and cor-

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rectly,” he said.

Jeff Fleetwood, Berlin’s acting town administrator, pointed out that AMP had looked at lost time related to workplace accidents, equipment failures

and vehicles incidents.

“Tim’s run for the last calendar year was 0,” Fleetwood said. “You take 10 employees, 2,000 hours a year, that’s something to be very proud of. The challenge is to keep it up.”

Fleetwood also announced that the town had signed a new purchase power agreement that would run from January 2021 to the end of 2023. The agreement will mean slight decreases in costs to Berlin’s electric customers.

Residential customers are expected to see a savings of roughly $1.72 a month while general service electric customers will see savings of roughly $14.10 a month. Large customers will see savings of about $147 per month.

“That’s what we’re projecting,” Fleetwood said. “That’s good news.”

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The Samoa was open from 11 a.m.-4 a.m. and offered exotic Chinese Polynesian cuisine.

At Mario’s on 22nd Street, an ad slogan read, “Where gracious dining joins with a gay Neopolitan atmosphere to make any meal an adventure.”

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faGeR’s island 410-524-5500 • 60TH sT. in THe bay Friday, Oct. 25: DJ Greg, DJ Hook Saturday, Oct. 26: DJ RobCee, DJ Groove, Groovalicious

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GReene TuRTle noRTH 410-723-2120 • 11601 coasTal HWy. Friday, Oct. 25: Rita Pearl, 3 p.m., DJ BJ, 10 p.m.

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HaRboRside 410-213-1846 souTH HaRboR Road, WesT oc Fridays: DJ Billy T Saturday, Oct. 26: Chris Button/Side Project, DJ Jeremy Sunday, Oct. 27: Opposite Directions,2 p.m., Chuck D, 7 p.m.

Thursdays: Opposite Directions HaRpoon Hanna’s 302-539-3095 • RT. 54 & THe bay, fenWick island, de Friday, Oct. 25: Dave Hawkins, Identity Crisis Saturday, Oct. 26: Dave Sherman Thursday, Oct. 31: Kevin Poole

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Randy lee asHcRafT & sWc Johnny’s pizza & pub: Wednesdays smitty McGee’s: Thursdays & fridays beaTs by Wax buxy’s salty dog: friday, oct. 25 & Thursday oct,. 31 127th st. pit & pub: Wednesdays pickles pub: saturday, oct. 26 & Thursdays

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Who’s Where When HOOTERS 410-213-1841 12513 OCEAN GATEWAY, RTE. 50, WEST OC Friday, Oct. 25: DJ BK Saturday, Oct. 26: Classic Vibe

ON THE EDGE Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Oct. 25 & 26

GROOVALICIOUS Fager’s Island: Saturday, Oct. 26

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 410-723-5600 RT. 54 FENWICK ISLAND, DE Friday, Oct. 25: Harry O Saturday, Oct. 26: Rockaholics Wednesdays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys M.R. DUCKS 410-289-9125 • 311 TALBOT ST. Friday, Oct. 25: DJ Batman Saturday, Oct. 26: Poole & The Gang PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8TH ST. & PHILADELPHIA AVE. Friday, Oct. 25: Beats By Jeremy Saturday, Oct. 26: Beats By Wax Mondays: Karaoke W/ Jeremy Tuesdays: Beats By Adam Dutch Thursdays: Beats By Wax

POOLE & THE GANG M.R. Ducks: Saturday, Oct. 26

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Harborside: Sundays & Thursdays

FULL CIRCLE Seacrets: Saturday, Oct. 26 & Thursday, Oct. 31 (duo)

JPARIS Purple Moose: Friday & Saturday, Oct. 25 & 26

POOLE BROTHERS Crabcake Factory Bayside: Friday, Oct. 25

ROGUE CITIZENS Greene Turtle West: Thursday, Oct. 31

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Friday, Nov. 29, Old-Fashioned Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Main Street following the Tree Lighting

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BERLIN – On Oct. 27, Bikes and Boo’s will take place on the Boardwalk to help raise money for Atlantic General Hospital’s ongoing capital campaign.

Participants will be able to ghoul around while biking the Boardwalk in costume for a good cause. Attendees can bring their own bikes or stop by Bike World and rent one with 50% of proceeds donated to the AGH campaign by owner John Barrett.

Each participant or team will receive a number to assist with the judging process. Trophies for best dressed costumes and bikes will be presented in the best team, best decorated bike, best costume and best costume categories.

The bike crawl starts on Wicomico Street at 12:30 p.m. with an awards ceremony taking place at the Bearded Clam at 2 p.m. To register, call 410-6419690 or text BIKESANDBOOS to 41444.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Atlantic General’s Campaign for the Future. To date, the foundation has already secured more than $8,130,000.00 of the $10 million goal in pledges, commitments and grants.

Wild Film Festival tour announced

BERLIN – The Assateague Coastal Trust will host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival at three venues this year, with a premier kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Seacrets Morley Hall.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) focuses on films that both celebrate the splendor of the planet and speak to environmental concerns Earth faces. The festival aims to inspire environmental activism and a love for nature through film. The film festival shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet.

Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) Communications Director Billy Weiland said this year’s lineup stresses the importance of community engagement.

“Each autumn, ACT and our board members convene to review a lineup of films,” he said. “When we’re building our program, we are carefully choosing films that are relevant to the Eastern Shore and which convey a message that we feel will resonate with our community. Many of the films in this year’s festival spoke to the importance of community engagement in the face of challenging environmental issues.”

ACT will also bring the WSFF to the Island Theatre in Chincoteague Island, Va. on Saturday, Nov. 16. The tour will wrap up in Lewes, Del. at the Cinema Art Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 19 with a matinee showing on Sunday, Nov. 24.

You can purchase tickets at www.actforbays.org/wsff-2019 or by calling 410629-1538.

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Each year during Fire Prevention Week, the Ocean City Fire Department sponsors a poster contest for grades Pre-K to three and an essay contest for fourth grade students. This year's theme was "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!" Pictured with members of the fire department are this year's contest winners from Ocean City Elementary School.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Worcester Prep girls’ sports teams donned pink shirts, ribbons and/or socks during their games in October. Members of the girls soccer team, pictured front from left, are Anna Williams, Brooke Emeigh, Hanna Zajdel, Lily Baeurle, Ava Nally and Thalia Vasilikos; middle, Coach Allison Bescak, Waverly Choy, Grace Baeurle, Charlotte Catapano, Mesa Cammack, Anna Carpenter, Hannah Brasure, AnnaMarie Buas, Morgan Schoch, Megan Waller and Coach Carol Hartnett; and, back, Ava Wilsey, Aly Matha, Emily Copeland, Saylar McGuiness, Olivia Mattingly, Annie Carter, Morgan White, Madison Van Orden and Natalie Brushmiller.

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City sponsors Student Leadership Programs in all but one of the local northern Worcester County public schools. Faculty advisor Tanya Jones, Ocean Pines-Ocean City Kiwanis club advisors Wilma Chinn and Ralph Chinn and faculty advisor Marie Fontello are pictured with 11 members of the Buckingham Elementary Kiwanis K-Kids Club.

The Worcester Prep volleyball team hosted a cancer fundraiser on Oct 9, during their match against Chincoteague. Wearing pink ribbons and T-shirts for breast cancer awareness and orange ribbons to honor Woodbridge High quarterback Troy Haynes who passed away from cancer, players and families hosted a bake sale and halftime games, sponsored by Malibu’s Surf Shop, which raised more than $200 for the American Cancer Society. Pictured, front from left, are Grace Hopkins, Chelsea VanVonno, Summer Walker, Haris Gjikuria, Nikki Telo, Faith Sens, Sophia Spadaro, Lorelei Campbell and Grace Timmons; back, Coach Mike Kelley, C.C. Lizas, Abby Reynolds, Sami Repass, Jenna Elrick, Maddy Warren, Kat Marini, Sophia Ludt, Ava Gerachis, Bryn Elliott and Coach Cheryl Brown.

Stephen Decatur High School seniors Jaclyn Gallagher (volleyball) and Devin Waters (football) were named Premier Driving School Athletes of the Month after leading statistics in their respective sports. Also pictured are Assistant Principal Dr. Curtis Bunting and Premier Driving School representative Geri Riden.

The WPS field hockey team sported pink socks to raise money for Women Supporting Women in its game against Holly Grove on Oct. 4. Pictured, from left, are Carly Young, Maggie McCabe, Madi Nechay, Elaina Elrick, Claire Williams, Caroline Anderson, Hana Miller, Abbi Nechay, Coach Katie Oxenreider, Rylie Carey, Caitlin Williams, Evelyn Westman and Sara Miller.

Ocean City Elementary students from Monica Piern’s third grade class pictured on the playground Buddy Bench with their work for the Third Grade #ChooseKind Showcase are, seated, Issac Vazquez, Opal Hambury and Reese Rogerson, and, standing, Timmy Schlender, Elianna Fiori and Derek Ye.

Autumn Show Adds First OC Pet Expo

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OCEAN CITY – This weekend’s 9th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show will welcome a new attraction this year with the first-ever OC Pet Expo.

Both shows, side-by-side partners, will happen at the same place, dates and times at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

At the home and condo show, attendees will find everything you need to make your home the home of your dreams with interior and outdoor displays, showcasing new products and ideas onremodeling, decorating, accessorizing, and renovating.

Build a deck or build a new home starting from the ground up. There will be plenty of professionals on hand, all putting their best-foot-forward for you, just ask for expert advice and their show specials.

A new addition to this year fall event is the O.C. Pet Expo, which brings together pet owners, lovers and enthusiasts with vendors that represent many aspects of the pet world. Shop, play, learn and adopt as you check out exhibitors with the latest and greatest in pet products and services, along with clubs, animal rescue organizations and everything in between. Your pet can participate too in the event by enjoying fun doggie “Dress up” and “Best In” contests and join in the excitement with the ultimate air dogs and ultimate luring.

Admission is $8 for adults, seniors 62 and up $7, kids (5-12 years old) $5 and children 4 and under free.

Second Halloween Weekend Events Set

OCEAN CITY – Free family fun returns to Ocean City this weekend with the 8th Annual O.C.Toberfest.

Experience all the thrills of the giant Halloween Beach Maze in downtown Ocean City on Saturday and Sunday.

Wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, creepy clowns, zombies and more will add to the excitement.

“The Great Pumpkin Race” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. on the Boardwalk near North Division Street. Build your own pumpkin race car to bring and compete in this wacky and zany side-by-side downhill race. Prizes will be awarded in each division as well as for creativity.

While you’re waiting for the pumpkin races to start, make sure to check out the Big Toys on the Boardwalk where you can see, touch and climb on giant trucks, ATVs, police cruisers and more from noon to 3 p.m. around the Wicomico Street Pier.

For more information on any of these events please call 800-OC-OCEAN or visit www.octoberfestmd.com.

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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.

Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library.

Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.

Second Tuesday of Month: Eastern Shore Stamp Club Meeting 6 p.m. Salisbury branch, Wicomico County Library. Meetings held in basement.

Third Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Free caregivers group.

410-629-6123.

Every Wednesday: Community Bible Study (Women and Children) September 2019 through May 2020.

Harvest Baptist Church, 29945 Dixon Rd., Salisbury. Pre-registration now open. $35 for adults, $10 for children.

Thirty-week study of Revelation, Galatians and Colossians. Women of all ages and Bible knowledge welcome.

Coordinator Linda Frey, 410-4228773. Register and pay online at Salisbury.CBSclass.org.

Every Wednesday: Delmarva Hand Dance Club Dance To Sounds of ’50s And ’60s Music 5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region.

Members and guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com.

410-208-1151.

Every Wednesday: Every Wednesday: Rotary Club The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club meets Wednesdays on a weekly basis at the Residence Inn in Ocean City at 6 p.m.

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Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting 2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome.

No meetings June, July, August. 410723-2639 or 410-250-2548.

Every Thursday: Beach Singles 45 Plus, happy hour 4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City.

302-436-9577, 410-524-0649, beachsingles.org.

Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club 10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome.

Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City.

Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994.

Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry 6:30-8:30 p.m. FORGE Center, 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Designed for kids ages 5-65, the program provides a meal, music, games, activities and a life lesson that can be of use to anyone. Christian-based program but does not require the practice of faith to attend. 443-366-2813.

Every Saturday: Goat and Sheep Seminars 10 a.m. Tractor Supply Co., Berlin and Farmers & Planters Too, Salisbury.

Free programs focusing on small ruminant health, fencing and pasture management and feeding. Programs

by University of Maryland Extension.

For full schedule and registration, contact Maegan Perdue, mperdue@umd.edu or 410-632-1972.

First Saturday Of Month: Writers Group 10 a.m.-noon. Berlin branch, Worcester County Library. Anyone interested in writing is invited to join the group and share a story, poem or essay or just come and enjoy listening to others. This is a free activity. New members are always welcome. The group is comprised of amateur as well as professional, published writers willing to share their knowledge and offer tips on being creative with words.

October 24-27: Plein Air Workshop This four-day workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., led by fine artist, Karen McLain, en-

compasses the complete process of field study, anatomy, photo reference and to complete a studio painting with the life and energy of paintings in the field. Registration at AssateagueIslandAlliance.org/shop.

October 26: Fall Bazaar Ladies Auxiliary of Swann Keys is hosting our annual Fall Bazaar at the community clubhouse. Crafters, food, baked goods, 50/50 drawing, giveaways and more.

October 26: Oyster Fritter The American Legion Post 123 in Berlin will offer oyster fritter sandwiches from 2 p.m. till for $9.

October 26: Chicken, Dumpling Dinner Remson United Methodist Church in Pocomoke will be holding an all-youcan-eat chicken and dumpling dinner from 4-7 p.m. Adults, $13; children 6 12, $6; and children under 6, free.

Carry-outs available. 410-957-1351.

October 26: Breakfast Buffett AUCE breakfast buffet at the Whaleyville United Methodist Church, from 7-10 a.m.. Cost is $8/adult and $4/child. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages.

October 26: Great Pumpkin Race On the Boardwalk at North Division, registration starts at noon, races start at 1 p.m.

October 26: Beef, Dumplings Berlin Lions Club will hold a Beef and Dumpling fundraiser at the club house off Route 113. Pick-up times 1 and 3 p.m. $13/dinner and $5 per quarter extra dumplings.

October 26: Season’s Last BBQ St. Paul United Methodist Church on Flower Street will host its last BBQ of the season offering half BBQ chicken platters and sandwiches, 11 a.m.-until.

Costs, $10 per platter, $8 per sandwich.

October 26-27: Home Show, Pet Expo The 9th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show and the new OC Pet Expo will be held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Hours Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday,

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October 27: Homecoming Powellville United Methodist Church will celebrate Homecoming with special music and a message. A fellowship meal will be served after the 10 a.m. event.

October 27: Bigs Toys On The Boardwalk Around the Wicomico Street Pier, noon-3 p.m.

November 1-2: Basket Auction, Bake Sale St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church in Lewes will host a Basket Auction and Bake Sale on Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free fun kids corner, Nov. 2, only 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

November 2: Book Signing The Children’s Book Garden will host author Cynthia W. Hammer for a signing of her third novel, The Seven Rivers. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

November 2: Spaghetti Dinner, Gospel Sing Powellville United Methodist Church’s Methodist Men group will hold from 45:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out available.

Irv Brumbley and Friends will sing gospel favorites.

November 2: Christmas Bazaar The Community Church at Ocean Pines will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Family Life Center of the church. The bazaar will feature Christmas decorations and trees, linens and things, new and gently used clothing, gifts and potpourri, children’s books and toys, a bake sale, a food concession stand and photo ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds to support the Shepherd’s Nook outreach ministry.

November 2: Fall Bazaar Friendship Church will hold its fall bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with breakfast sandwiches, bake table, lunch, jewelry, books, second time around table and more.

November 2: Church Rummage Sale Ocean City Presbyterian Church will hold a church rummage sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

November 2: Fried Chicken Buffet Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Willards will host an all-you-can-eat fried chicken buffet from 11 a.m.-until.

Adults, $14; children, $7; under 6 eat free. Bake table and carryouts

November 6: Grace Parker Breakfast The Grace Parker Breakfast returns to First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City (13th Street) from 7 a.m.-noon.

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Eggs to order, ham, sausage, bacon, biscuits, pancakes both plain and buckwheat. All you can eat, $9.

November 8-9: Italian Dinner, Christmas Bazaar The weekend will feature the 41st Annual Christmas Bazaar from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The bazaar will feature Christmas trees, wreaths, décor, gifts, bakery, vintage jewelry and a silent auction. From 3-7 p.m., Nov. 8, Atlantic United Methodist Church will hold an Italian Dinner with carryouts available for $10. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The church’s thrift shop will be open throughout.

November 8-9: Annual Christmas Bazaar St. Matthew’s By-The-Sea UMC will hold Friday, Nov. 8, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday features lunch and bazaar includes silent auction, baked goods, jewelry, White Elephant sale, attic treasures and more.

November 9: Sausage Sale Pre-Order Bishopville Volunteer Fire Ladies Auxiliary will hold a sausage sale Dec. 7, but pre-orders will only be accepted until Nov. 9. $4/pound in five-pound packages. Pick-up time is 9-11 a.m.

Call or email Wanda 443-735-7473 or email wandagray294@yahoo.com November 10: Anniversary Celebration The Polish Club of Delmarva’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Veterans Day Memorial will be held 1-5 p.m. at the Ocean City Elks Lodge on 137th Street. Tickets $25. Fred, 410-2508625.

November 14: AARP Meeting The local AARP chapter will meet Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center. Please arrive early at 9:30 for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will be Mayor Rick Meehan and an optional luncheon will follow the meeting at a local restaurant. New members are welcome. Call Bob McCluskey at 410-250-0980 with questions.

November 30: Oyster Fritters Powellville United Methodist Church will sell oyster fritters, homemade soups and BBQ sandwiches from 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Eat-in or carryout available.

Desserts offered.

Things To Do activities are printed free of charge. To ensure that an event is listed in a timely manner, please submit information as early as possible, since all items will be listed in advance as space permits. Be sure to include the date, name of event, time, location, address and a contact number. Email to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com; fax to 410-641-0966; or mail to The Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811.

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Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above, a woman is pictured admiring the southern exposure view from the Wicomico Street Pier. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

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Page 62 WEST OCEAN CITY-BERLIN-OCEAN PINES ASSATEAGUE DINER Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West Ocean City 443-664-8158 www.assateaguedinerandbar.com Inspired by a classic diner culture, this new hotspot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu here features classic comfort foods prepared and executed with a modern coastal trust. Be sure to check out the exceptional coffee program and the Westside Bar within features delicious craft cocktails throughout the day.

BLACKSMITH RESTAURANT AND BAR 104 Pitts St., Berlin • 410-973-2102 Located in the heart of America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin, Md., Blacksmith has established itself as one the area’s most loved dining and drinking destinations for foodies and wine, spirt and craft beer enthusiasts. Chef owned and locally sourced, Blacksmith keeps the main focus on Eastern Shore tradition. Everything here is homemade and handmade. Cakes and baked goods are delivered daily from down the street.

Cozy and modern, traditional and on trend; Blacksmith has risen to the ranks of the area’s finest casual eating and drinking establishments. Visit and see why folks from Baltimore, D.C., Chincoteague and locals alike think Blacksmith is worth the trip. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, dinner and bar snacks. Closed Sunday.

BREAKFAST CAFE OF OCEAN CITY 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmosphere makes a meal. I like to think we have many “House Specialties” which include our Crab Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese and mushrooms, our Sunfest Omelet, Swiss cheese, ham and mushrooms; Cafe or French Sampler, pancakes or French toast, with eggs, bacon and sausage. Homemade creamed chipped beef on toast and sausage gravy on biscuits with browned potato home fries, with onion, excellent cheesesteak subs and fries and more! We use Rapa Scrapple fried on the grill the way you like it for all our breakfasts, sandwiches and sides. Summer hours, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy!

CARIBBEAN JOE’S BAR AND GRILLE 12614 Ocean Gateway Next To Alamo Hotel 443-664-8509 Completely renovated and under new ownership, we are proudly located at the first ever motel in Ocean City, “The Alamo.” You truly will not believe what we’ve done! Thursday we have fresh 1/2-lb. burgers served on a delicious Hawaiian Roll for only $5. Wash it down with a natural light for only $1. We also have tender pulled-pork sandwiches and unique chicken salad to die for. We’re open 7 days a week when the season kicks in. Come see our Caribbean atmosphere, 7 flat-screen TVs and the coolest pool bar in Ocean City.

CRAB ALLEY Golf Course Rd., West Ocean City Head Of Commercial Fishing Harbor 410-213-7800 • www.craballey.com Just close enough to be out of the way-located at the head of the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City, Crab Alley has it all! Spectacular view, casual and fun atmosphere, super service and mouth-watering food combine to make “The Alley” a true locals’ favorite.

Enjoy our light fare and full menu of unbelievably fresh seafood, chicken and steaks indoors or on our upper deck. We offer appetizers, sandwiches and a children’s menu too. Our name says it all -”crack’em and attack ‘em”. Big Fat Crabs both by the dozen and all you can enjoy specials. Check out our website for our fantastic happy hour food and drink specials or find us on Facebook. Having a special affair? We can handle your group, large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley your first stop!

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THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 410-213-7655 S. Division St. & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501 3rd St. & Boardwalk 410-289-2599 41st St. & Coastal Hwy • 410-524-9254 70th St. & Coastal Hwy • 410-524-7981 Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for 40 years! Open 8 a.m. breakfast, lunch and dinner, great kid’s menu. Breakfast and lunch specials offered during the week at WOC, 41st Street and 70th Street locations. At same locations, Tuesdays are half-price pizza nights; Wednesdays are Dollar Days with special offers for breakfast and dinner. Thursdays are half-price Italian dinner nights. Order online DoughRollerRestaurants.com DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40sstyle décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. You’ll find an impressive array of kid-favorites, along with fried chicken and seafood options, wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and mac-and-cheese wedges.

FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room.

Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials and awesome drink specials. Enjoy incredible weekly chef specials along with our extensive regular menu. Check out foxspizzamd.com for a list of our regular menu items

FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge Rd., West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups. Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events.

GREENE TURTLE-WEST Rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables.

With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out. Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL South Harbor Rd. • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily

food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as sandwiches or entrees. It’s the home of the original fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs.

Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

LIGHTHOUSE SOUND St. Martin’s Neck Rd. • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended.

RUTH’S CHRIS Within the GlenRiddle Community 410-213-9444 • www.ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris specializes in the finest customaged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

THE SHARK ON THE HARBOR 12924 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City 410-213-0924 • ocshark.com We make real food from scratch. We believe that great food and healthful ingredients are not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring local organic produce and seafood. All natural products – clear of preservatives and antibiotics. Whole grains and whole foods are used in the preparation of our menu – which our chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh, available and delicious. Fresh. Local. Organic.

Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round, Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.

Reservations suggested.

INLET TO 94TH STREET 28TH ST. PIT & PUB 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment.

32 PALM 32nd St. Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 • www.32palm.com

October 25, 2019 Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 45th St. & The Bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse, the best views of bayside Ocean City, MD are the backdrop where craft beer meets Maryland cuisine. This is vacation done right, all year long. Wash down a Crabby Pretzel or homemade crabcakes with one of our 35+ craft beers on tap, all made right here in the USA. Not feeling crabby? Pair your craft brew with our awardwinning wings or even our brand new breakfast menu. Anyway it’s served, come get tapped with us.

BONFIRE 71st St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7171 • www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet. A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It’s all here.

The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more!

Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Open MondayFriday at 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at 3 p.m.

Plenty of free parking.

BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th St. • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, piero-gis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials.

COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th St. Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections.

Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly.

Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking.

DRY 85 OC 12 48th St. • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head.

Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails.

Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate.

DRY DOCK 28 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews. Outdoor seating is available.

Carry out available and beer and wine to go.

Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment.

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October 25, 2019 EMBERS RESTAURANT 24th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-289-3322 • www.embers.com The Embers is stepping it up again with their Famous All-You-Can-Eat Seafood and Prime Rib Buffet. New buffet selections from our Executive Chef and Sous Chef paired expertly with all the old favorites! Massive crab legs, large shrimp, crab cakes, and over 100 additional items including our Raw Bar, Steamed Clams, various fish selections and a continuous array of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The Embers also offers an excellent happy hour with some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar! Open Friday-Saturday at 4 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th St. On The Bay 410-524-5500 • www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bay-front restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable. Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, Friday-Saturday, off-season. Open every day, year-round. A Fun Place!

GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-723-0477 Join us at our new bigger and better location.

Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries).

This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.

HARRISON'S HARBOR WATCH RESTAURANT & RAWBAR 1 Boardwalk South, Overlooking the Inlet 410-289-5121 www.harborwatchrestaurant.com Harrison's Harbor Watch Restaurant and RawBar has been bringing Ocean City, MD the Freshest Seafood, an award winning RawBar, Certified Angus Beef Steaks, unlimited sides and a view you have to see to believe for the past 35 years. Please come join us at the end of the Boardwalk where the Inlet meets the Atlantic Ocean. Open for lunch and dinner everyday. Banquet and wedding space available.

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have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer.

MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd St. in the DoubleTree Ocean City Oceanfront 410-289-1201 • www.marlinmoonocmd.com Eat where the locals eat. Marlin Moon is back in town with the talented Executive Chef, Gary Beach, creating his legendary food magic. Marlin Moon combines an eclectic atmosphere of ocean views and a fresh vibe with creative seafood and steak dishes you won’t forget.

Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the original classics, such as Mom’s Shrimp and Freddy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood.

Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILLE Talbot St. & The Bay • 410-289-9125 www.talbotstreetpier.com A world-famous, open-air gazebo bar on the bay. Deck seating available for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. No cover and plenty of parking. Wings, crab dip, burger, steamed shrimp, crab cakes and much more. Kid-friendly menu.

Great sunsets and cool drinks. One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th St. • 443-664-6801 redredwinebar.com Steps from the beach. Fresh coastal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced seafood and hand tossed pizzas. Artisanal cheeseboards.

35+ Wines By the Glass. Full bar. Craft beer.

Late night bar. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Casual atmosphere. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named Best Wine and Beverage Program in Maryland by the Restaurant Association.

can build your own using our signature ‘Build A Burger’ checklist, or simply choose one of the tested and proven classics and leave it to the chef. A wide selection of local, domestic, and imported beers and micro-brews as well as an expansive bar are featured. Also offered are adult and children’s arcade games as well as a children’s play area.

CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th St. & the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus.

Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials.

Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! THE CRAB BAG 130th St., Bayside • 410-250-3337 Now serving lunch and dinner, trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The crabs are fat and never disappoint and are available eat-in or carryout. The BBQ ribs are also worth a try as well as any of the chargrilled specialties. Remember “Super Happy Hour” offered seven days a week, all day. Plenty of bargains available on drinks and food.

THE CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th St./Beachside (Serene Hotel) 410-250-4900 Voted “Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and Virginia” by The Washington Post. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar.

Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. The Crabcake Factory started out as a breakfast house in 1996 and still serves one of the best and most creative breakfast menus in Ocean City. Try Eastern Shore favorites prepared daily by Chef-Owner John Brooks including a chipped beef, skillets, omelettes and their famous lump crab creations. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast. Try Sue’s Spicy Bloody Marys to start the day with a kick. Full breakfast menu available for carry-out. Online at: www.CrabcakeFactory-USA.com. See other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-round.

HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st St. & Coastal Hwy. 128th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-289-2581 There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs.

In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees.

Open Monday-Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon.

PICKLES PUB 8th St., Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th St. & The Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-2690 • www.hootersofoc.com Mouthwatering traditional and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls.

SEACRETS On The Bay At 49th St. 410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices everyday until 7 p.m.and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere. Please check our website www.seacrets.com for a complete list of live bands and daily food and drink specials or call 410-524-4900. Find us and get lost!

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining.

Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactory-online.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

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FENWICK CRAB HOUSE 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, DE 302-539-2500 Along with all-you-can-eat crabs every day, the full menu is available daily for eating in or eating out. Daily dinner specials are offered along with favorites such as fried chicken and baby back ribs. Check out the new lunch menu, which is available until 3 p.m. daily. A fun and popular happy hour is also offered daily until 6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB 56th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-723-5600 • www.johnnyspizzapub.com The Official Pizza of OC, Johnny's Pizza & Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City and its surrounding communities 365 days a year. Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your doorstep. Our comfortable dining room features ample seating for small groups or large parties and our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot, delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo for your added convenience. From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we

ABBEY BURGER BISTRO • 410-250-2333 12601 Coastal Hiwy.

An enticing selection of flavors are offered for any burger palate, from rotating exotic meats like antelope to locally raised Dry Aged Black Angus to Delicious Handmade Vegetarians and even Vegan options. All are hand-pattied and made to order. If you’re feeling creative, you

Page 63 GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-723-2120 www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City Tradition, since 1976! A fun and friendly Sports Bar & Grille, where every seat is a great spot to watch sports with 50+ High Def. TVs up & downstairs! Menu favorites include homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Join them for weekday lunch specials 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and happy hour 3-7 p.m. Popular features are game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, nightly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Powerball and DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone! Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round.

HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com 302-539-3095 No reservations required. Harpoon Hanna’s features a children’s menu & full bar. We are a casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch & dinner including fesh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Located Inside The Clarion Resort 101st St., Ocean City • 410-524-3535 Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have Chef Rob Sosnovich creating beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. Our new all day menu, available 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites and some exciting new creations with a local flare – from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is open yearround and our “famous” all-you-can-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer. We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!” Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites!

NANTUCKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty. There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few.

SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting.

Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities available. Open seven days a week. We never close!

SURF’S EDGE DELI & PIZZERIA 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island 302-537-5565 Best Salads award by Coastal Style 4 years in a row. Healthy, casual dining featuring homemade salads, fresh salads, subs, paninis, sandwiches and pizza. Open for lunch and dinner.

Children’s menu, take-out and delivery available.

TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island 302-436-2305 www.twiningshanty.com “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England Fare, Lobsters, Steaks & Burgers, Children’s menu. Bird watching, magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner.

Reservations are suggested.

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And Real Estate News

Pictured at the grand opening of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean View, Del. office are, from left, Max Hutsell, president-elect, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce; Heather DeMarie, chamber board member; Duff Rubin, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Mid-Atlantic region (CBRB); Greg Goldman, branch vice president of the Coastal Delaware office; Shawn Guzzo, regional vice president of the Greater Baltimore Region, CBRB; Lauren Weaver, chamber executive director; and, Kris Medfrod, chamber board member. Submitted Photo

New Real Estate Opens OCEAN VIEW – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic Region has announced the company has opened a new office at 89 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean View, Del. Company leadership and local BethanyFenwick Area Chamber of Commerce members were in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony this month.

The coastal Delaware office brings together approximately 40 affiliated agents into a modern, high-tech facility that will increase collaboration and ensure a focus on growing the agents’ business. The office space offers stateof-the-art technology, dedicated support and ample meeting space to meet the needs of agents and clients. The affiliated agents previously served the community at an office located in Bethany Beach.

“The core of real estate is about people and relationships. This central location in Ocean View ensures that Coldwell Banker agents can gather and collaborate for the benefit of their clients in southern Delaware coastal communities,” noted Greg Goldman, branch vice president of the Coastal Delaware office.

ber, as the tri-county area saw a 25% decrease in active listings and a 3.6% decrease in new listings compared to the same time last year. Individually, active listings were down by 22.1% in Worcester, by 32.4% in Wicomico, and by 20.3% in Somerset. New listings were down by 11.8% in Worcester and were up by 8% and 48% in Wicomico and Somerset, respectively.

The average list price for the shore was $229,940, which is 9.4% higher than this time last year. The average sale price was $199,254, which is 5.6% higher than this time last year.

The average Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) for September was 129, or 36% higher than the same time last year. Individually, CDOM increased by 111.5% in Wicomico and by 45% in Somerset, and decreased by 12% in Worcester.

“Our market continues to benefit from low interest rates and the improving economy,” said Coastal President Bernie Flax. “Anyone interested in buying should act quickly to take advantage of these favorable conditions.”

Real Estate Market Update BERLIN – Residential housing sales continued their upward trend throughout September, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal).

In all three counties throughout September, new settlements were up 15.5% compared to the same time last year and Year to Date (YTD) settlements were up 2.5%. Individually, new settlements throughout September were up by 22.5% in Worcester and by 8% in Wicomico, and were down by 10% in Somerset. YTD settlements were up by 7% in Worcester and by 0.5% in Somerset, but were down by 5.2% in Wicomico.

Inventory remained down in Septem-

The graphic pictured details real estate activity in September. Submitted Image

Foundation Awards $90K In Grants To Shore Charities

October 25, 2019

SALISBURY – A total of $90,879 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 19 local nonprofits.

The awards are made possible through the Community Needs Grants program, which makes grants twice a year to nonprofits serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties for programs covering a wide range of needs on the lower Eastern Shore.

This fall’s grants will support veterans, shelter animals and pets, underserved youth, the performing arts, health, and more.

“Our Community Needs Grants allow us to reach a diverse range of causes, each important to the Lower Eastern Shore,” said Community Foundation President Erica Joseph. “As new community challenges emerge over time, the Foundation is able to adapt and respond, creating endless grant making possibilities.”

The following nonprofits received program funding: •American Red Cross Delmarva Chapter Greater Chesapeake Region, to provide Eastern Shore residents with emergency financial assistance for disaster response and door-to-door smoke alarm installation.

•Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, to pilot a telemedicine network with Pocomoke High School which will

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provide interactive video conferencing to medically underserved students.

•Bay Area Center for Independent Living, to provide individuals with disabilities and their families complimentary memberships to Bay Area CIL's therapeutic heated swimming pool.

•Chesapeake Housing Mission, to purchase materials for critical home repairs for local veterans.

•City of Salisbury, to expand the City of Salisbury Youth Civics Council which provides meaningful opportunities for youth grades 7-12 to engage in civic leadership and service learning.

•Del-Mar-Va Boy Scouts Council, to start new “Outreach Packs” in Somerset County elementary schools, providing opportunities for underserved students to participate in Boy Scouts.

•Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre, Inc., for the 2019 production of the Nutcracker and the 2020 Spring production.

•Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc., to support STEM outreach programs for girls at Pocomoke Elementary and Middle

Schools.

•He Himself Ministries, for an aviation and aerospace technology program for youth ages 8-21, in partnership with UMES. •Humane Society of Wicomico County, to provide vaccines and microchips to shelter animals and pets of low-income families, as well as lowcost spay/neuter services.

•M4Reactor/Tri-County Council Foundation, Inc., to buildout classrooms for M4Reactor’s new Makerspace in Salisbury, where anyone can come and learn or experiment with 3D Printing, robotics, laser cutting and more.

•Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation, Inc., for the “Protect Our Sand and Seas Be Waste Free” campaign in Ocean City which aims to reduce plastics and promote responsible disposal of cigarette butts.

•Maryland Food Bank Inc., to provide food for pantry programs in schools in the tri-county area.

•Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, to support the annual Holiday Joy Concert in Ocean City.

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•Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Inc., to provide a wide range of pro-bono legal services to low-income residents of the Lower Eastern Shore.

•Telamon Corporation, to help disconnected youth obtain documentation (e.g. identification, birth certificates, diplomas) necessary for entering the workforce.

•The Lower Shore Land Trust, to facilitate a new five-year strategic plan for the organization.

•United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, for the Imagination Library program which delivers monthly books to children ages birth to 5 years old.

•Women Supporting Women Inc., to support the "Your Healthiest You" conference, which will provide education and resources for breast cancer survivors and their families/friends.

The semi-annual Community Needs Grant (CNG) Program benefits organizations serving the Lower Shore of Maryland with a $5,000 maximum award per nonprofit. Applicants must be 501c3 nonprofit organizations, faithbased organizations providing nonsectarian programs, or eligible programs within government agencies serving citizens on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. The next deadline for CNG grant applications is Feb. 1, 2020. For additional information, visit CFES.org or call 410-742-9911

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BERLIN – For nearly a decade, Ocean Pines Operations Director Colby Phillips has partnered with the North Pole to help send letters from Santa Claus to local children.

Eight years ago, Phillips said she went online to look for a service that would deliver a holiday letter to her two daughters, then 10 and 5 years old.

“There were plenty out there, but they cost upwards of $15. That seemed high for a letter I could probably

write myself, with Santa’s help,” Phillips said. “So, Santa and I came up with a fun letter and offered the same service to a few friends, and it’s just grown over the years.”

Each year, Phillips sends letters from Santa to 400-500 children in the Ocean Pines area and beyond. She starts in October to keep up with the high demand, and said she’s used enough glitter over the years to fill several large warehouses.

“My house glistens for a few months,

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and my dogs sparkle for sure,” she said.

Community donations over the years have helped cover the cost of sending the letters, and neither the North Pole nor Phillips has ever charged for the service.

To receive a letter from Santa, simply email santaphillips@yahoo.com by Dec. 1 and include the child’s name and address.

“If children write a letter to Santa (he loves those) they can drop them

off at the Ocean Pines post office, as I also receive those,” Phillips said. “A personalized letter will be sent back to the children at one address. Santa mentions a bunch of stuff he has been doing and adds some fun details in the letter too. And, don’t worry, Santa does not promise anything, especially puppies or iPhones, even when asked.”

For Phillips, continuing the tradition is a wonderful way to stay in touch with an old friend, who just so happens to be made of pure Christmas magic. It also warms her heart to help share good tidings each year with hundreds of area kids.

“I love the innocence of children,” Phillips said. “Children really teach us about faith, believing in something they don’t actually see with their own eyes, like Santa coming into their house at night. I feel that, in this day and age, if we can keep them believing in the miracle of Christmas and bring a smile to their face, then I have accomplished what I set out to do.”

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Open Space Grants To Help Two Wicomico Facilities

October 25, 2019

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – More than $560,000 in Program Open Space funding is expected to benefit two recreation facilities in Wicomico County.

Last Friday, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced the county had received funding through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space for projects at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and Schumaker Park.

The Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex, located on Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury, received a $495,000 grant for projects at the facility.

Approximately $300,000 will be used for the development of Field 7.5, designed to provide individuals with physical or mental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball.

The project includes the construction of sidewalks, dugouts, fencing, parking, bleachers and other amenities.

The remaining funds will be used to continue rehabilitation efforts at fields one through four at the complex, including the expansion of dugouts and the replacement of field dirt to improve drainage and playability. New bleachers will also be installed on field one.

At Schumaker Park, located on South Schumaker Drive in Salisbury, $67,950 in Program Open Space funding will be used for Phase II repairs to the parking lot, which has

been damaged by erosion and tree roots. Car stops and curbing will also be restored in the lot. The overall project will increase handicapped access to and from the parking areas.

Officials expect the initial buildout of Field 7.5 and the Schumaker parking lot project to be completed in the spring of 2020. Additional rehabilitation efforts at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex will be phased in over the next two years.

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with Scott Lenox It’s almost Halloween and it’s exciting to still have a legitimate fishing report so far into the fall, but fishing days are certainly getting further between.

Mother Nature has thrown us some nasty weather over the past week. We lucked into a couple of fishable days toward the end of last week, but this week is starting off with more wind and rain so hopefully we can squeak out a few days on the water soon. Water temperatures both inshore and offshore are a little warmer than normal for this time of year which is allowing an elongated fishing season that no

anglers are complaining about.

Offshore fishermen are still enjoying decent meat fishing with tuna, mahi, swordfish and wahoo being caught, but I’m pretty certain that white and blue marlin have left the building. We could still see a straggler white marlin, but most anglers headed to the canyons are daytime sword fishing or trolling for tuna and wahoo. The ocean going party boat fleet is still enjoying great sea bass fishing when the weather permits getting out of the Inlet and there are a few more flounder in the mix now as well. The bottom fish

Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters poses with the lucky angler that reeled in this beautiful wahoo on an offshore trip last week.

Submitted Photos

Don Whittington caught what a Maryland State Record triple tail when he landed this 11pounder while fishing the Baltimore Canyon.

Captain Andrew Dotterweich and the crew of Fish On landed a couple of mahi and a nice 128-pound swordfish

I don’t usually put myself in the fishing report, but this 21-inch sheepshead was one of the better fish of the week.

are falling for the usual baits like squid, clams or Gulp, and the sea bass are averaging over the 12 ½-inch keeper size limit. There are some tasty triggerfish being landed over ocean structure right now too so a trip on a local party boat could allow you to fill your freezer with some very good eating fillets.

Back bay fishing for flounder has been okay, but water clarity has been an issue thanks to the wind and rain we’ve been experiencing. When the water cleans up, we should see a good bite for flounder around the Route 50 Bridge and the Inlet area as flatties stage in the deeper channels preparing for their long migration out to the canyons. My wife Kristen and I had one of our better flounder fishing trips

ever during this same week last year on Oct. 25. We were testing our new Deadly Double rigs with Gulp baits in the East Channel and we caught over 45 flounder putting four nice keepers in the box. Flounder may be leaving soon, but more rockfish and tautog will take their place in the back bays as water temps cool. Some of the best tautog and rockfish fishing of the season is still on the horizon as fishing should get good into November.

Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

Motown Party Set To Celebrate AGH Campaign

October 25, 2019

BERLIN – In August 2016, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation announced the start of the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future, the philanthropic community support that will allow the hospital system to complete $35 million in capital projects to expand healthcare services for our community.

As the three-year campaign comes to an end, the Campaign for the Future committee is planning its final event, the Motown After Party. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Leading up to the event, the community can purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win amazing trips and more.

Hosted at the Aloft Hotel, located at 4501 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, the theme and attire for the evening will focus on “The Glory Years, 1960s – early 1970s.” Additional details including attire descriptions can be found on the website at www.agh.care/motown.

Features of the event include an abundance of sophisticated hors d'oeuvres catered by Sunset Grille, cocktails, and live entertainment by Jimi Smooth and the HitTime Band.

The foundation has raised more than $8.23 million of the $10 million philanthropic community support goal.

To become a LIFE Donor or purchase tickets to the event visit www.agh.care/motown or text AGHMOTOWN to 41444 or contact Tammy at tpatrick@atlanticgeneral.org or 410641-9690 Raffle prizes include Caribbean Club, Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Green Turtle Club Resort and Marina in the Bahamas, including airfare; Casa De Los Tres Soles, a pool-side apartment in the heart of Puntas, Rincon; Swab The Duck in Duck, N.C.; Waterfowl Hunting Trip with guide at Timberneck Farms in Easton; Wilmington, Del. Getaway; Key West Experience; Med Spa Package; Annapolis Getaway; New York City Getaway; Ocean City Sunset Cruise; and a $500 Gift Certificate, Bethany Travel.

For raffle ticket details or to purchase visit www.agh.care/motown or text AGHMOTOWN to 41444.

The foundation wishes to thank party committee co-chairs Virginia Pappas, Dawne Pappas and Patricia Falck along with the team Pamela Adkins, Kari Berger, Aaron Finney, Jennifer Hershey, Laura Kaufman, Dawn McGee, Laura Mathabel, Megan Nichols and Jodie Noonan for their tremendous leadership and unwavering commitment to coordinating what will be an unforgettable event.

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HYGIENIST:Patient-centered family dental practice in Berlin is seeking a RDH. We are looking for a people oriented hygienist with a gentle touch. Please email your resume and any questions to: dentistryinthepines@gmail.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOUTHSIDE GRILL WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious, willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy. 410-2131572.

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POSEIDON PLUMBING & HOME SERVICES

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Please apply in person at 11935 Hammer Rd, Bishopville, MD, or apply online: http://allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

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

Experience Preferred. Tools, transportation & a valid driver’s license are a plus.Competitive benefit package available.

VARSITY ASSISTANT GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking an assistant coach for Girls Basketball. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required.

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LACROSSE COACHES Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Varsity and Head Coach for Boys Middle School. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required.

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Please send resume to: Royal Plus Electric, Inc. 9939 Jerry Mack Rd. Ste. 400 Ocean City, MD 21842 or email to elec.office@elec-co.com 410-213-2658.

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Must be hard-working, road conscious, able to receive a medical card, able to lift 90 pounds or more. Must be willing to do other duties such as restocking, setting up equipment in the field, and must be able to work 40 hours a week. Valid driver’s license is a must. Competitive benefit package available.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST OCEAN CITY: Off season rental. 2BR. $750 per month. Text 443-497-9177.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR, HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR, 2BA. Beautiful home. Unfurn. Oyster Harbor. $1,600 per mo. + util.’s. Available Nov. 1st. 443-880-5323.

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WINTER RENTAL: Bayside, 28th St. 1BR, Queen + full. W/D. no smoking/pets. Mid. Sept.-May. $700 per mo. + util.’s. $500 sec. dep. 443-510-2557.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YEAR ROUND RENTALS: 94th St: 3BR, 3.5BA ($1,800/mo). 12th St: 2 BR, 2BA ($1,450/mo) w/ Pool. Both Units Close to Beach & Bay, Newly Remodeled, Furn or Unfurn, Available Oct. 1. Will Consider Multiple Year Lease for the Right Tenant. Call 410251-2892 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YEAR ROUND TOWNHOUSE: 3BR 2.5 BA, Furn. Modern appl’s, W/D, 117th ST. Bayside on canal. $1500. per mo. No pets, call 410-848-1767. dougherty35@aol.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEEKLY RENTAL:4BR, 2 1/2BA. Fully furnished. W/D, Pool, Tennis court. Quiet community. 7 miles from the beach. $2,500 per wk.

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ROOMMATES ROOM FOR RENT: Ocean Pines, single occupancy. 1 mi. from North gate. NON SMOKER. $600 per mo. + $500 sec. dep. 267-7842588.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ROOMMATE: Reponsible, reliable roommate wanted to share Apt. in Midtown OC. $450 per mo. + shared elec. 410-251-6678.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR OR SEASONAL ROOMMATES: North OC. Looking for female roommates to share 3BR, 2BA Condo. Call Tricia 443-6104665.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ROOM FOR RENT: I n c l .’s everything but food & phone. $600 per mo. + 1 mo. sec. dep. Prefer 50+ persons.Must live mellow lifestyle. Own entrance, shared kitchen and bath. Must like small pets. Smoking house. Vehicle req.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES AVAILABLE: 3 Offices/Retail and 2 Warehouses.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HANDYMAN SPECIALIST: General maintenance of all types, All powerwashing. Build/Stain/PWash Decks. Drywall repair. Painting.

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YARD SALES YARD SALE: Sat. Oct. 26, 8am-’til.

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10340 Sussex Rd, OCMD. NO EARLY BIRDS! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INDOOR YARD SALE: MOVING! Sat. 10/26, 8am-1pm. Huge variety, too much to name! 10513 Keiser Point Rd, West OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GARAGE SALE: Sat. 10/26, 6am‘til. Landscape tools from machines to weedwhackers. Lots more! 616 William St. Berlin, MD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FOR SALE VINTAGE MAGAZINES: 50’s & 60’s magazines. Great/good condition. Most kept in sleeves. Life, Look, Womans Day, Good Housekeeping, Playboy and many more.

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LEGAL RATES: Legal advertising rate is $7 per

column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or THIRD INSERTION COATES, COATES & COATES RAYMOND D. COATES, JR. ESQ. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18018 Notice is given that the SURROGATE COURT of SUSSEX, NJ, appointed NICOLE C. SOLVIBILE, 49 SANDSTONE ROAD, EAST WINDSOR, NJ 08520, as the EXECUTOR of the Estate of RUSSELL M. HARTMAN, AKA: RUSSELL M. HARTMAN, JR., who died on MARCH 09, 2019, domiciled in NEW JERSEY, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is RAYMOND D COATES JR., whose address is 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 11, 2019 NICOLE C. SOLVIBILE Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 10-11, 10-18, 10-25

FIRST INSERTION ABANDONED VESSEL Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has been abandoned.

The vessel is described as: 24’ Wellcraft, white in color.

MD boat #6457, Hull Identification : #WELHCA56J697.

Located at: 9401 Fooks Rd, Bishopville, MD, 21813. Contact is: Mark Nicolle, 443366-5143.

Application for Title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Res-oures Article, if this vessel is not claimed and removed from the above property within 30 days of notice.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JUNE 27, 2014 1x 10-25

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18026 To all persons interested in the estate of TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ADAM LOTZ, JR. Notice is given that ADAM LOTZ, 1634 CANDELERO DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598, was on OCTOBER 17, 2019 APPOINTED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SMALL ESTATE OF ADAM LOTZ, JR. , who died on APRIL 30, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this No-

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tice. 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.

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 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:

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 16th day of APRIL, 2020.

(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 claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 25, 2019 ADAM LOTZ Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1X 10-25

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18027 To all persons interested in the estate of TERESE G. LAMARRE, ESTATE NO. 18027. Notice is given that MICHELLE M. O’BRIEN, 5521 CAROLINA PLACE NW, WASHINGTON DC 20016, was on OCTOBER 16, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of TERESE G. LAMARRE, who died on JUNE 17, 2019, with

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 25, 2019 MICHELLE M. O’BRIEN Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 10-25, 11-01, 11-08

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MICHAEL B. MATHERS, ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 218030910 NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18040 To all persons interested in the estate of JAMES V. GESLOIS, ESTATE NO. 18040.

Notice is given that HELEN T. GESLOIS, 13906 BARGE ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on OCTOBER 21, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of JAMES V. GESLOIS, who died on AUGUST 31, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21ST day of APRIL, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 25, 2019 HELEN T. GESLOIS Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House

October 25, 2019 One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 10-25, 11-01, 11-08

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THOMAS K. COATES, ESQ COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18033 To all persons interested in the estate of KATHLEEN A. HARMAN, ESTATE NO. 18033. Notice is given that M. STACY HARMAN, 2304 BALTIMORE AVE., OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on OCTOBER 18, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of KATHLEEN A. HARMAN, who died on july 23, 2019, 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 APRIL, 2020.

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

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 25, 2019 M. STACY HARMAN Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 10-25, 11-01, 11-08

Wicomico Encouraged To Support Ban On Balloon Releases

October 25, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County are considering legislation banning the release of helium balloons.

Introduced by County Executive Bob Culver in September, the proposed legislation would prohibit the release of non-biodegradable or nonphotodegradable balloons into the atmosphere.

The legislative bill, submitted to the Wicomico County Council last month, would amend the county code to prohibit the intentional release of balloons and make any intentional release subject to a civil infraction.

Culver’s announcement followed on the heels of a new law passed in Queen Anne’s County prohibiting the intentional release of Mylar and plastic balloons filled with helium.

It has become the first county in Maryland and one of only a handful across the country to implement such a ban.

But in a work session with the county council last Tuesday, Kerrie Bunting – who is leading efforts to pass legislation on the Lower Shore – said she was eager to see Wicomico follow suit.

“There’s a lot of issues well beyond litter,” she said. “I hope the council can see it.”

Bunting said both Mylar and latex balloons – as well as the strings attached to them – pose significant risks to the environment, wildlife, health and safety.

“It’s not just the balloon,” she said.

“It’s the string. That string is not nylon, is not biodegradable. The vast majority of animals that are killed are killed with that string.”

Falstad – whose organization pushed for legislation in Queen Anne’s County – said efforts to ban the release of balloons began a few years ago, when he found a cluster of balloons with a phone number attached.

“I called that number and it turned out that they were released from Dayton, Ohio, four days earlier and had traveled some 500 miles,” he said.

In speaking with community members, watermen, and offshore fishermen and sailors, Falstad said he learned just how severe the issue was. In one example, Falstad said his neighbor found balloons from the Indianapolis 500.

“If you can imagine balloons being launched from the Midwest landing here, the balloons that are being launched from the east coast are landing out at sea and causing a problem,” he said.

If Wicomico passes legislation banning the release of balloons, Falstad said the county would be the second in Maryland.

“We hope you all will consider doing

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the same thing,” he said. “I think between Wicomico County and Queen Anne’s County, we can lead the state in doing the right thing.”

Bunting said plans are already underway to introduce a similar legislative bill in the upcoming General Assembly session. She explained the county’s support was crucial to efforts taking shape in Annapolis.

“The more counties that prove this is an issue to the counties and municipalities and citizens, that would be more evidence for the state to want to pass it as well,” she said.

In Wicomico County, the proposed

legislation would not apply to any balloons released by or on behalf of any state or federal agency for scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons that are recovered after launch, or the negligent or unintentional release of any balloons. Those found guilty of violating the law could be fined no more than $250.

“This does not seek to prosecute the six-year-old kid who let’s go of a balloon at a birthday party,” Falstad said. “This is meant more for larger releases.”

While he agreed the law could be difficult to enforce, Falstad said the in-

tent is to bring visibility to the issue of balloon releases.

“It’s a nationwide problem, but the only way to tackle it is to start locally.”

Bill Chambers, president and CEO of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, also came before the Wicomico County Council on Tuesday to speak on behalf of the proposed legislation.

“We support it, our business members support it, it will not have an adverse effect on the business community,” he said. “I think our business members are environmentally sensitive and this is a long time coming.”

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It was a fun last weekend of the season at Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill. I also stopped by The Shark and Harborside after checking out Harbor Day at the Docks, and sent best wishes to Sahara Café’s Jay Whitmeyer on his retirement.

Sahara Cafe’s Crew: Jack Johnson, Joyce Duffy, Neela & Steve Robbins, Tisha Olo, Jay Whitmeyer and Caroline Turaviciene

By Terri French

Faces

SPOTLIGHT ON THE REGIONAL RESTAURANT AND BAR SCENE

Harborside’s Barkeeps: Logan Hill, Phil Lewis and Josh Emm

In Places

Harborside Bartenders: Anthony Policelli, Summer Mattie and Greg “Grimmy” Grim

The Shark Servers: Emily Waltman, Ashley Beck and Edwin Blanco

The Shark: Andrea Matthews and Regina Klepper

Harborside: Kristi Long, Manager-Lisa Fink-Martin and Nicki Achenne

The Shark: Victoria Sperry and Liz Elliott

Coconuts Beach Bar: Mila Orozova and Kathi Grasham

Coconuts Beach Bar: Manager Joe Koziol, Garrett Neville and Damien Eibl

Coconuts Beach Bar: Carol Hannon and Mary Ellen Vodzack

Folk Festival’s Economic Impact Estimated At $45M

October 25, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – A study of this year’s National Folk Festival revealed the event had a total economic impact of more than $45 million.

In an overview with the Wicomico County Council last week, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day reported the 79th annual National Folk Festival attracted more than 153,000 attendees to the downtown area and generated more than $45 million in total economic impact.

“That’s a good weekend in our community,” he said.

The study – conducted by the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business – is still being finalized, but Day told the council last week that attendance, donations and the estimated economic impact more than doubled from last year’s inaugural event.

“I’m not anticipating that we are going to become Ocean City and be a tourist-driven economy, that’s not us …,” he said. “But I’m proud that we can create something that’s good for our community, good for our economy and will be for a long time to come.”

The 79th Annual National Folk Festival returned for the second year of a three-year residency in downtown Salisbury from Sept. 6-8. The festival – a free, outdoor event produced by the National Council for the Traditional Arts – celebrates arts, culture and heritage through live performances, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities and more.

While the first year of the festival attracted roughly 60,000 people and generated $20 million in total economic impact, local manager Caroline O’Hare said nice weather and awareness had contributed to a larger turnout this year.

“As we all know, we had much better weather and the crowds were considerably larger …,” she said. “As you can see, all three days had a substantial amount of people. Again, we believe this will grow in the third year even more.”

Officials noted the size of the crowd also contributed to larger donations.

This year, the Bucket Brigade – which seeks contributions from the crowd to ensure the festival remains free for all attendees – collected more than $40,000.

“There’s no barrier to entry,” Day said. “Anyone from our community and any visitor can attend and chooses to give back to make sure this festival continues, remains free and stays alive.”

Day told the council it cost $1.1 million to produce the National Folk Festival. Roughly two-thirds of the funding came from state grants and sponsorships, while the remaining funds came from local municipalities and revenues generated from beer and wine sales, merchandise sales, vendor fees and donations.

Officials also recognized the volun-

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teers and partnerships for making the National Folk Festival possible.

“This is truly a team effort because it has to be,” Day said. “It’s a sizable effort to pull off.”

O’Hare noted that National Folk Festival content reached nearly 20 million people on Facebook between Aug. 28 and Sept. 24. Day added that marketing also benefitted local businesses.

“Angello’s, which was open for its first weekend, sold 2,200 ice cream cones and 2,200 bowls of ice cream … ,” he said. “Mayabella’s had a great weekend and Roadie Joe’s had a record weekend and a single-day sales

record on Saturday.”

Councilman Bill McCain noted the National Folk Festival attracted a diverse group of performers and attendees.

“It’s a great event for our community,” he said, “and kudos to you all for pulling it off for another year.”

Council President John Cannon said the National Folk Festival was a great example of local activities available to the public.

“That’s what the corporations want to see,” he said. “When they bring families here, when they make a decision to bring a company here, their

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first question, outside of schools, is ‘What is there to do?’ And you just answered that question …”

O’Hare agreed.

“Our community is coming out and saying ‘We want visitors here, we want people here,’” she said, “and it’s an exciting time to be a part of this community.”

Organizers are already busy preparing for the city’s third National Folk Festival, which is scheduled to take place downtown from Sept. 11-13 of next year.

When the three-year run is over, the National Folk Festival moves on to its next city, but a local legacy festival featuring the same types of events and activities remains in place.

“As long as the community wants it, this will keep going,” Day said.

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During the OC Fire Department open house, the OCVFC Ladies Auxiliary (Denise Donovan, Sylvia Rittweger, Patsy Adkins, Beverly Steinour, Maria Leibig, Nancy Smith, Joanne Wagner) sold chances for their gift card raffle being drawn Dec. 2.

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By Jeanette Deskiewicz

FEATURING THOSE HELPING CAUSES IN THE RESORT AREA

Local students Kareem Snell and Delaney Williams helped Sparky the Fire Dog, wave in visitors to the Ocean City Fire Department Open House.

In Society

October 25, 2019

Stephen Decatur High School Key Club members Sawyer Hudson, Piper Bandorick, Leslie Zamora, and Ella Peter served beverages at the Kiwanis Fall Pancake Breakfast.

Kiwanians Carolyn Dryzga, Dave Landis and event co-chair Tom Southwell were on clean up duty for the Fall Pancake Breakfast fundraiser.

Ticket sellers for the 50/50 raffle at the 15th Annual OC Chamber Crab Feast included Ed Colbert and Karen Lynn of the Visitor Center Staff.

Ocean Pines Fire Police Ralph Decker and Steve Ready welcomed people into the South Gate Fire Station Open House during National Fire Prevention Week.

At the Kiwanis Club Annual Fall Pancake Breakfast, Ralph Chinn and Joe Beall were flipping the huge, fluffy pancakes as fast as they could.

The 15th Annual OC Chamber Crab Feast was once again a success with the help of Jake Stearman and Jaime Wilkins of the venue host, Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar.

Kicking off National Fire Prevention Week with a community open house were Captain Douglas Scott and Fire Marshall Tim Price of the Ocean City Fire Department.

Ready to pull the winning number for their truck raffle during the Ocean Pines Fire Department Open House were fundraising chair Dan Healy and Charlie Judd.

Horoscopes

October 25, 2019

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It might not be wise to pursue goals involving others, unless you can stop impulsively rejecting new ideas. Either open your mind or wait until next week, when this "ornery" mood passes.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It's a good time for the Bovine to be creative and practical for yourself and your surroundings. Shop wisely, not impulsively, and keep your Bull's eye focused on quality, not quantity.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You should feel more confident about moving ahead with plans that had to be delayed by an unexpected turn of events. Also, family matters might need more time than first anticipated.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Be considerate of others as you move into a new area in your professional life. Take time to meet people and discuss mutual goals. The more you get to know each other, the better.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Creating a fuss could get your ideas noticed quickly. But it would be best to present your case, and then wait for a reaction to follow in due course, rather than try to force it to happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Unkept promises might cause plans to go awry this week. You can either grumble about people "letting you down" or find a way to make the best of it and move on. The choice is yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Putting off making a commitment early in the week could be a good move. It's best to act when you know you're making an informed decision. Expect more facts to emerge by the week's end.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A recent act of kindness on your part could take on special meaning this week. Also, look for signs of upcoming changes in both your personal and professional relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Many of the tougher communication barriers between you and others in the workplace or at home could begin breaking down this week. Expect some surprises to emerge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Your "tough love" attitude toward someone you care for could be misunderstood. Try to be less judgmental and show more consideration in the way you relate to that person.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): An unexpected workplace challenge could be daunting. But take what you know (and you know more than you realize) and apply it to the problem, and you should see positive results.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Recent relationship changes for both single and paired Pisces continue to influence much of your week. Keep your focus on developing the positive aspects as you move along.

BORN THIS WEEK: You set your goals with assurance and influence others to follow suit. You would be an excellent philosopher and teacher. Š 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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OCEAN CITY vanishing

WITH BUNK MANN

“Motel Row” developed in the mid-1950s and early 1960s in part because of the post-World War II “baby boom” and the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Easier travel to the beach and the desire of young families for casual accommodations with easy parking spurred the development of the vacant land between 15 and 33rd streets. Within a decade, over 25 new motels would be built.

This circa 1960 view looks north from 15th Street. Harrison Hall (the white building in the left foreground) was the last hotel on the Boardwalk when built in 1951. Above, it shares 15th Street with the Santa Maria Motel (1956), which is bordered to the north by the Seascape (1954).

Further north between the vacant lots, the Ocean Park (1955) and the Sandy Hill (1959) share the block between the 17th and 18th streets. The Santa Maria, Ocean Park and Sandy Hill motels have all been replaced since this photo was taken.

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